Left the house in darkness this morning, with only a local Fox and a singing Robin for company, but enjoyed the sunrise on the journey over to Linlithgow. Started the visit with a walk around the loch. Viewing conditions were excellent with Cormorants, Little Grebes, Goosander and Goldeneye showing very well. Best birds on the loch were a drake Pochard at the west end and a pair of Shoveler just east of the palace. A walk inland produced a Woodcock exploding from undergrowth in Friarswell Park, then Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Linnet Yellowhammer, Redwing, Fieldfare, Kestrel and Buzzrd on farmland. Other birds showing well included Goldcrest, Moorhen and Tree Sparrow. Returned home after sunset, having spent nearly the whole day out of doors.
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