I decided late today to check the slow way from Bonnybridge to Kilsyth. As a result, it was 5pm by the time I started walking. Fortunately the weather had improved by then and it turned out to be a pleasant walk in cool, calm conditions. The most obvious species along the way was Yellowhammer with at least eight singing males heard. Two Buzzards and a Sparrowhawk were also notable.

 

Sunday, July 16, 2023

I visited a new location (for me) today Cobbinshaw Reservoir at the extreme southwest end of the Pentland Hills. The strong, blustery wind made bird watching quite challenging. However some good sightings included: nesting House Martins (in the village of Woolfords Cottages), potentially nesting Lawings at three sites, foraging Swifts at two sites, a large flock of post-breeding Greylag Geese and a singing Whitethroat.