Glossy Ibis, Kinross 24/3/2014

My second attempt to find the Glossy Ibis at Loch Leven was a success and according to Olive it was her presence that made it happen. After only 10 minutes on site the Ibis flew in showing the glossy plumage in the bright sunlight, the photo doesn't show that as it settled quite far away!

Also below one of two Chiffchaffs and a Wren Olive found at Morton Lochs on the way back.

Snow Goose and Twite - Wigeon Hide, Montrose Basin

I was happy enough just to see the Snow Goose and chuffed that I got a few record photos from a distance of around 600 metres and even some acceptable video despite the poor light. Despite a warmer winter some Twite remain on the way to the hide but numbers this winter are lower and some birds have already left.

The Snow Goose is the centre bird and not in the white phase but blue morph. One of the Twite is a Yellowhammer!