Stonefaction
Dundee Birding....(target 150 in 2024).
Slightly belated report from Monday 13th. Popped in after work for 45 mins or so. Path at Invergowrie end was exceedingly muddy with the grass along the path edges being the chosen route for increasing numbers of visitors it appears. Also an increase in unbagged, but left lying around, dog crap especially along towards the lochan. A couple of litter bins have been added at the car park too, which hopefully will be used if required.
Birdwise, almost no small birds around - Blackbird heard and a single Pied wagtail flew east (probably towards the roost near Discovery Point). Lots of gulls out in the bay but too far away and against the light to pick out anything other than the usual three of Herring, Common and Black Headed. Shelduck starting to appear again in reasonable numbers. Mallard and plenty of Teal also. Only Waders seen were Redshank, Curlew and Oystercatcher. A single Buzzard flew over the bay spooking most of the birds there. Both Feral and Wood Pigeon flew over, and there were a small group of Carrion Crows sitting around on the fenceposts. Hopefully more around next visit.
Birdwise, almost no small birds around - Blackbird heard and a single Pied wagtail flew east (probably towards the roost near Discovery Point). Lots of gulls out in the bay but too far away and against the light to pick out anything other than the usual three of Herring, Common and Black Headed. Shelduck starting to appear again in reasonable numbers. Mallard and plenty of Teal also. Only Waders seen were Redshank, Curlew and Oystercatcher. A single Buzzard flew over the bay spooking most of the birds there. Both Feral and Wood Pigeon flew over, and there were a small group of Carrion Crows sitting around on the fenceposts. Hopefully more around next visit.