The area around Overton House was very busy with people arriving for a cross-country race first thing this morning. However no-one was up on the Lang Craigs. Almost the first bird seen was a rather wet-looking Stonechat "chack"-ing quietly from a Bracken frond. Overhead, four Buzzards were soaring together. A little later, three Ravens were involved in a prolonged dog-fight with a female Sparrowhawk. Later still, a pair of Ravens flew along the cliffs croaking loudly.
Other birds on the hill included Meadow Pipit, Dunnock and Wren (but no Green Woodpecker). Lower down, the Mute Swan pair on Loch Bowie had eight large cygnets,
In Paisley this afternoon, a female Goosander was shepherding six juveniles on the Cart and two Grey Wagtails were nearby.