I walked to Snuffmill Bridge and back today, hoping to check if any Sand Martins were nesting at Cathcart Railway Station. The weather was against me (persistent, heavy rain) but there were six birds (including three flying in close formation - juveniles?) feeding over the river at Spean Street.

Marsh Orchids were flowering in their hundreds in "the orchard" in Queen's Park. Eight Stock Doves included a juvenile. 

A Pied Wagtail was carrying food next to my apartment block today. Late evening, two Oystercatchers called repeatedly (but unseen) and a Lesser Black-backed Gull flushed fifteen Feral Pigeons from the Primary School and chased them for over a minute. 

Walk to Pollok Park.

The Little Grebes on Queen's Park Boating Pond continue to visit their nest", coming in mostly underwater.

Highlight of a long walk from Thornliebank to Malletsheugh was a couple of fresh Broad-leaved Helleborines just coming into flower.  

Strong winds meant most birds were keeping a low profile today. I notice that more work is being done to cut back the scrub vegetation along the riverside path adjacent to "The Pitches" in Pollokshaws. Its a pity as the Giant Hogweed and Bramble being removed are both good sources of pollen and provide cover for nesting birds.