Popped in for a wander round after a trip to the Tay reedbeds and got a bit of a surprise at the Lochan. A new park tick. Number 141 - a Coot. There was also a Moorhen in the trees to the north of the car park. 35 species seen and a few heard-onlys.
Species seen - Blackbird, Blackcap, Black Headed Gull, Blue Tit, Buzzard, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Coal Tit, Coot, Cormorant, Goldfinch, Grey Heron (with a Leech working its way up its neck), Herring Gull, House Sparrow, Jackdaw, Lesser Black Backed Gull, Long Tailed Tit, Magpie, Mallard, Moorhen, Mute Swan, Oystercatcher, Pied Wagtail, Robin, Feral Pigeon, Shelduck, Skylark, Song Thrush, Sparrowhawk, Starling, Swallow, Teal, Willow Warbler, Woodpigeon, Yellowhammer. Heard only - Chiffchaff & Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Signs appeared to be having some effect with most dogs seen on leads in the upper part of the park. However, one family with 2 dogs on leads walked down the slope where the Skylarks are to the path from the top of the hill. Feels like 1 step forward, 2 steps back. At least 2 Skylarks lifted from the hill earlier and sang above the top.
Leading a guided walk at the park this Saturday coming from 8:30-10:30(ish). Meet at the car park.