This morning was spent walking the Avon Gorge from the Motherwell Road to Millheugh. The weather was variable but a good bird list was eventually built up. Highlights were Nuthatch (lots), Treecreeper (two birds interacting), Sparrowhawk, Jay, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Redwing, Dipper and Grey Wagtail. The only mammal sighted was a single Grey Squirrel. A tatty Red Admiral was the only butterfly. Plant highlights consisted of Sweet Woodruff and Dog's Mercury, both growing in profusion in a few places. Fungi were surprisingly scarce (no Amethyst Deceivers in spite of lots of Beech Trees) with Stalked Puffball and Candlesnuff being the main species encountered.