Spent a pleasant day in the southern uplands that shouldn't have been possible, given the weather forecast. In the event, the heavy rain did arrive but was sufficiently broken by sunny spells to make it just about bearable. Birds were hard to find beacuse of the weather, and the main target (Ring Ouzel) stayed out of sight. However highlights included three raptors (Buzzard, Osprey and Kestrel) and a good range of aquatic species (Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Common Sandpiper). The Grey Mare's Tail had interesting plants in profusion with Roseroot and Globeflower particularly prominent. Feral Goats added to the interest but were possibly not good news for the scarce plants. Joining the motorway, a Pheasant walked across in front of the traffic near a huge patch of "Fox and Cubs" and a Pied Wagtail was on the hard shoulder.