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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USN Submarine Visits Faslane

One of our American cousins came to visit today in the shape of a US Navy Submarine.

She arrived at Faslane this afternoon and is a Virginia Class.

USN Submarine - Approaches Rhu Spit

 USN Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

USN Submarine - Off Rhu Spit

USN Submarine Supported by SD Dependable

 USN Submarine - Faslane Bound

USN Submarine - Faslane Bound

 USN Submarine Supported by SD Dependable - Off Rhu Spit

USN Submarine Supported by SD Dependable - Off Rhu Spit



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Newark Castle

My first visit to Newark Castle in many, many years.

The staff were both friendly and informative. I learned a lot and look forward to going back another day when time permits.

Time well spent, so go along and see for yourself.

Through the Window - Newark Castle

Newark Castle

Bedroom - Newark Castle

Bakery - Newark Castle

Through the Turret Window - Newark Castle

Newark Castle

Stairwell - Newark Castle

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Aarti Prem - Cargo Vessel

Aarti Prem, a large cargo ship was berthed very early this morning at Inchgreen fitting out quay.

I understand that she is in for repair work to be carried out.

 Aarti Prem - Inchgreen

Aarti Prem - Inchgreen

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Greenock Docks

Another wee wander around the docks today in the warm sunshine.

Incredibly warm for March, and some nice light and skies help the images along.

 Marina - James Watt Dock

 James Watt Dock

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward'  - James Watt Dock Marina

 Ocean Star - James Watt Dock

SD Mars - James Watt Dock

 Ocean Star - James Watt Dock

 SD Mars - James Watt Dock

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Around Greenock Docks

A quick turn around the docks at Greenock today after the golf.

We have the SD Waterman looking resplendent having just undergone a session in the Garvel dry dock.

Pilot cutter - 'Toward' - seems to be berthed at the James Watt Dock Marina - wonder if she will be sold with the arrival of the Gantock?

And finally we have a visitor in the East India Harbour in the shape of the Clansman from Leith.

 SD Waterman - Great Harbour

SD Waterman and SD Dependable - Great Harbour

 SD Waterman - Great Harbour

 River Buoy Top Section - James Watt Dock

 Pilot Cutter 'Toward' - James Watt Dock Marina

 Trawler 'Clansman' - East India Harbour

Trawler 'Clansman' - East India Harbour

Trawler 'Clansman' - East India Harbour

 
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Taio Frontier - Bulk Carrier

Taio Frontier, a Bulk Carrier, heads out past Port Glasgow after heading down from Glasgow.

A lovely warm evening helped make the images an easy shoot.

 Taio Frontier - Passing Port Glasgow

 Taio Frontier - Passing Port Glasgow

Taio Frontier - Passing Port Glasgow

 Taio Frontier - Passing Port Glasgow

 Taio Frontier - Heading to Sea

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Submarine on Exercise

Trafalgar Class submarine on exercise with other military forces in Loch Long today.

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine on Exercise

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine Surfaces

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine Surfaces

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine on Exercise

Trafalgar-Class Submarine on Exercise

 Hercules on Exercise with Submarine

Trafalgar-Class Submarine Submerges

Hercules on Exercise with Submarine

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine Fires Surface Flare

Trafalgar-Class Submarine at Periscope Depth

 Trafalgar-Class Submarine on Exercise

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