Birds at RSPB - Lochwinnoch

Went up to the RSPB centre near Lochwinnoch for a few hours this morning.

Let me play a bit with my recent lens purchase.

Also nice to meet up with a few of the regulars in the hide.

 Chaffinch

Great Spotted Woodpecker

 Whooper Swan

 Jackdaw

Robin

 Robin

Goldfinch

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Robin

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RSPB Lochwinnoch

A run up to the RSPB Nature Reserve at Lochwinnoch this morning.

Spent about an hour in the hide and rewarded with a few images.

I'm not a 'spotter' so may well have some of the names wrong - apologies in advance for any errors.

A walk round before heading home didn't offer much but pleased to get the Scarlet Elf Cup Funghi.

 Blue Tit

  Chaffinch

 Duck out of Water

 Chaffinch

 Chaffinch

 Goldfinch

 Chaffinch

 Chaffinch

Goldfinch


Scarlet Elf Cup Funghi 


Woodland Snowdrops

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Loch Lomond on an Early Morning Trip

An early morning trip to get some images of the famed Milarrochy tree on the shores of Loch Lomond.

Things didn't quite go to plan as we had some difficulty in the dark as we tried to locate the tree itself.

Eventually we abandoned the initial project and carried on down the loch and got some nice images as the light began to arrive.

Heading back we eventually found the location of the tree, and though not the light we had hoped for it seemed a good idea to get a few images in the bag.

I've had a few nice positive comments on the tree image and pleased with that, but will try and visit again when the light may be more favourable for better images.

 Dawn Breaks Over Loch Lomond

 A Stillness on the Loch

Nice Muted Colours Over Loch Lomond

 Sun Breaks Through

 Light Gets Harsher

Milarrochy Tree at Loch Lomond 

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Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

An early run up to the RSPB centre at the Lochwinnoch Nature reserve this morning.

Despite a bright sun, limited to the light outside the photo hide, and not much better on the path.

As always, a warm welcome by staff and visitors alike.

A few of my efforts are here, but would like to have had better images.

 Feeding

 Chaffinch

 Robin

Blackbird

Blackbird

 Blackbird

 Blue Tit at Feeder

  Chaffinch

 Brighter Light

 Well Fed

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RSPB - Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 A first time visit to the nature reserve at Lochwinnoch.

Something tells me it'll not be my last.

The whooping swan was great to see, but the sad story is that it stays here rather than migrate due to a broken wing three years ago.

 Active Swans - Castle Semple Visitor Centre

 Chaffinch - Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 Goldfinch - Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 Whooping Swan - Castle Semple Visitor Centre

 Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

 Canadian Goose - Castle Semple Visitor Centre

Whooping Swan - Castle Semple Visitor Centre

 Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

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Greenock Cut

Still feeling a bit under the weather - but had to get some fresh air about me.

A walk up the 'Cut' at Greenock let me push myself a bit, and get some exercise.

Greenock Reservoir & Hills

Fast Running Brook

Greenock Reservoir & Hills

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