Headed out early this morning and arrived at the legendery Luckenburn Farm on the Slamannan plateau just as dawn was breaking. Part of the Bean Goose [165] flock was already in place on fields to the north of the B803, with other birds arriving over the next half hour. Views were pretty poor due to the distance, mist and part of the flock being hidden by trees. However managed to count at least 160 birds. Other birds in the area included a Buzzard and a Bullfinch.
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Round at Palacerigg, four more Bullfinches were feeding on the golf course. Meanwhile, 12 Great black backed Gulls were on the pier at Wester Fannyside Loch. At least ten Shoveler were on Frankfield Loch and Hogganfield Loch was alive with birds. Highlights there included two Ruddy Ducks, over 40 Goosander, three Wigeon (my first for the site) and a male Gadwall unusually close to the car park.
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An afternoon walk along the Cart produced two more Bullfinches (possibly the bird of the day).
As an added bonus, two (more) soaring Sparrowhawks were seen today - one over the M8 at Berryknowes Road and one over Pollock Fire Station.