A morning walk to Hawkhead via Hurlethill produced lots of birds displaced by the weather. It is all very interesting, but not so good for the wildlife. A Snipe and a drake Teal were in the drain which runs from under the Hurlet, while a Raven and three Buzzards were nearby. A Reed Bunting was feeding on sedge seeds and back at Leverndale, a Great spotted Woodpecker was first calling, then drumming. Along the river just west of the rocky bend were four Tufted Ducks and four Goldeneye. Nearby was a Goosander, with four more Goldeneye round at Leverndale. Another six Goldeneye (including the only male) were under Rosshall Bridge and three Goosander were along the Moulin stretch. Grey Herons were at the Hurlet and under Rosshall Bridge, a Little Grebe was under Howford Bridge and a Cormorant was high over Hurlethill. Finally, two Roe Deer were out in the open in the field behind Cairn Hill.

Pictures above show (from bottom) Hurlethill, Rosshall Farm, first bridge and suicidal graffiti on the river ice nearby.