On Tuesday morning, I managed to grab a session at the loch before I had to head north for a few days to attend a work related course. On my way to the loch, I decided to make a little detour to Pettycur harbour, as a Cory's Shearwater had been reported there. A small group of birders were on location, and with their help, they got me on to the Cory's. It was very distant and unsatisfying view, but a lifer all the same, and who would say no to starting the day with a lifer, even a distant lifer.
Making my way to the loch, I found it in full summer mode, with blooms, fruit, butterflies, birds and Blue Green Algae warning notices from the council. Highlights were a family of Grey Wagtail, a Comma butterfly (only my second in this area) and another Common Sandpiper.
This is the fourth Common Sandpiper recorded at the loch this year, to go with the two I have had at Seafield. A friend has also had seven between Easter Braes and Burntisland this week. In addition, the week before, I saw at least five at Letham Pools. All this indicates a very successful breeding year for this species.
Making my way to the loch, I found it in full summer mode, with blooms, fruit, butterflies, birds and Blue Green Algae warning notices from the council. Highlights were a family of Grey Wagtail, a Comma butterfly (only my second in this area) and another Common Sandpiper.
This is the fourth Common Sandpiper recorded at the loch this year, to go with the two I have had at Seafield. A friend has also had seven between Easter Braes and Burntisland this week. In addition, the week before, I saw at least five at Letham Pools. All this indicates a very successful breeding year for this species.