Twelve Eider (eight males and four females) were in the harbour at the east end of Greenock esplanade this lunchtime. Some adult Herring Gulls still had some of last year's young begging from them. The Black-headed Gulls, meantime had begun to pair off and were giving a particular call that I associate with breeding activity. Lots of Starlings were singing and calling House Sparrows were also particularly numerous