Awakened at 6am by the sunshine streaming into the room. The view of Loch Leven was even better than yesterday. A House Martin hopped about the shore, presumably picking up insects. Two Song Thrushes fed on the hotel lawn, with one carrying a beakful of worms. A Mallard flew past the window and out in the car park, a male House Sparrow was feeding a fledgling.
At the Glencoe Visitor Centre, a rasping call proved to be coming from a spotty, juvenile Spotted Flycatcher perched on a branch and being fed by its parents. Other birds there included Willow Warbler, Blackcap and a fledgling Robin acquiring its red breast.
A detour to Glen Etive on the way home produced four Buzzards (including a pair at an occupied nest) and the only Wheatear of the trip. The last birds of note were two Collared Doves in Crianlarich.
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