Spent much of the day walking around the western half of Glasgow, attempting (in vain) to fill in some of the gaps in the new atlas winter list. Crossbill was a particular target, but in spite of searching what seemed like suitable areas, none were forthcoming. The day wasn't without its highlights (with Redwings, Fieldfares and Mistle Thrushes in Cardonald Cemetery, Grey Wagtails on the Kelvin and at Braehead, two Pied Wagtails at Tarfside Oval, Collared Doves at Cardonald and Renfrew, Reed Bunting at Ferry Meadows, Redpoll in Bellahouston Park and 5 Great black backed Gulls on the pontoon next to the Science Centre. Particularly notable were good numbers of singing Wrens, after the species seemed so scarce all winter. Finches were also well represented with Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Siskin and Redpoll all seen.
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