An unexpected Osprey flew over the Slunks today at Montrose Basin, a late bird but not unknown at this time.
Only minutes before the sighting I'd found the two reported Bearded Tits in the reedbeds, they appeared quite close to my viewpoint, sat on the reeds very briefly and flew off and disappeared into the reeds. Of course they did. I did see them another two times as they relocated, both around 50 meters away and just for a few seconds.
Osprey with a dark blue darvic ring on its left leg, 8H2 or BH2, seen at the Slunks on Montrose Basin. I'll post the birds history when I get the information from the ringer, probably the Roy Dennis Foundation
Whooper and Mute Swans at the Lurgies
The first of the seasons Goosanders at Keptie Pond, Arbroath
Heron sitting in front of this years successful nest which is sited only a few feet above the water
The first Wigeon has also arrived, photographed through a lot of vegetation
Mallard drake, some showing half-hearted courtship
The long-staying Pintail/Mallard drake hybrid