Willow Warbler and Wren at Keptie Pond, Arbroath. Surely it's spring now.

Current and longer term residents at Keptie Pond in Arbroath

I'm still wondering if this male Goosander has a female sitting on a nest somewhere on the island 

Hunting at the east end of the pond and quite tolerant of people, Grey Heron

Maybe common but never dull, this House Sparrow looking quizzically at me as I took it's photo 

Jackdaw, note the distinctive blue eye

Not the first this year, a Tortoise Shell on the school hill 

A male Tufted Duck having a stretch

Birds and Insects at Elliot

I've got a new lens so tried to get difficult shots of swallows in flight, it worked to a degree but this photo had to be flash filled and gamma adjusted to be able to see the detail.

As yet unidentified (by me) Hover Fly at Elliot

This Yellowhammer is on the roundabout at Elliot, I hope it learns quickly

A pair of Mute Swans which seem to be resident on the main pond at Elliot Reed Beds

This Pied Wagtail was sitting on the dyke at the Golf Clubhouse

Historic Train and Lighthouse

The Great Britain VI, "The Lancashire Fusilier" 45407 and the Old Red Light at Elliot near Arbroath.