Headed over to a well-known Stirlingshire Black Grouse lek just before dawn. In spite of the drizzle, fourteen Blackcock were present and sparring enthusiastically. At one point, a displaying Curlew landed in the midst of the lekking birds.
A drive along the low road in Glen Fruin took place in worsening weather with sleet falling, and snow lying on nearby hills. The only birds on show were a Hooded Crow half way along the glen and a flock of Redpolls at the Fasslane end.
Ardmore Point was very challenging with driving rain and few birds on show. Highlight was a flock of pipits in a flooded field near the car park.
This afternoon, a walk around Mugdock Park at least took place in sunny eather, but birds were fairly thin on the ground. A drumming Great spotted Woodpecker and a passing Pied Wagtail were the highlights.