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Wigtown

A GWE and a couple of Greenshank in the murk at Wigtown harbour this afternoon. No sign of Cetti's. Nigel Willits. 

RSPB Mersehead

Small flocks of Fieldfare this morning. Gorging on the berries in the avenues. Single Redwing spotted among them though probably more about. Robbie Purdie. 

Mein Water

A single Green Sandpiper this morning. Also a Common Sandpiper, (looks like it's going to winter out here, probably the same bird as last year), lots of Redwing and Fieldfares about now. Bill Jamieson. Ed. Another informative report from Bill. Very welcome they are too! Thanks Bill ☺️๐Ÿ‘. 

Black Redstart

2 reported at the Mull of Galloway today. 

WWT Caerlaverock

"At least" 3 GWE from the Saltcot Observatory Tower hide. Also ♂️ & ♀️ Hen Harrier. 

Greenland White-fronted Geese

25 reported overflying Fountainbleau Ladypark NR. 

Cetti's Warbler - Wigtown Wetlands LNR

A bird singing from the reedbed to the right of the road to car park. Possibly the bird from the Crook of Baldoon last week. Ivan Lang. 

GWE

GWE from Wigtown LNR hide. Ivan Lang. 

RSPB Crook of Baldoon

A good selection on the reserve today with a mixed flock of Fieldfare, Redwing & Chaffinch with a lone Brambling. Over 30 Little Egret across the merse and lagoon, were joined by a Great White Egret showing well briefly. A single White-front with a small group of Pinks. A male Hen Harrier hunting the Marsh with a flock of 40 Twite. Ivan Lang. 

GWE

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A walking against the tide bird just now in Carse Gut, Carsethorn. Also 1 Greenshank, 9 Black-tailed & 15 Bar-tailed Godwit, I think! Fading light. PJ. 

GWE

1 seen again today from the Saltcot Observatory Tower hide, WWT Caerlaverock. 

Hawfinch

An uncharitable bird flew west at the Isle of Whithorn this morning. 

WWT Caerlaverock

31st. 2 Great White Egrets. Also 2 Peregrine Falcon resting and preening on two separate fence posts on the merse about 1km apart. All seen from Saltcot Observatory Tower hide midday. Robbie Purdie. 

YBW

1 still in Auchie Glen, located in southernmost alder plantation. 

Hawfinch

3 reported briefly from the car park at Logan Botanical Gardens. Ed.How many more are there in D&G given the significant influx? 

GWE

2 reported at WWT Caerlaverock. 1 on the merse & 1 towards Ruthwell. 

Red-necked Grebe

One mid-morning off Lefnoll Point, Loch Ryan. 

RSPB Crook of Baldoon

11 Greenland White-fronts over the Crook this afternoon as well as a GWE. Ivan Lang. 

YBW & Snow Goose

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2 YBW reported midway along east side of Auchie Glen, where there's also a ringtail HH. Snow Goose in field between Meida & Bruaich hides at RSPB Mersehead. Pics courtesy Rob Wadsworth. 

YBW

1 reported in the southernmost alder plantation of Auchie Glen, southern Rhins. 

Fleet Valley

26th. 45 whoopers heading south, new arrivals I suspect. Redwings in flocks of 10-30. Ian Bainbridge. 

Black Tern

Surprised to learn that the bird is still present a WWT Caerlaverock, seen from the Saltcot Observatory Tower hide. Also 2 GWE & ♂️ Hen Harrier. 

Garlieston

A couple of Swallow and a single House Martin flying around the harbour this afternoon. A few Brent Geese in the bay. Gavin Chambers.

WWT Caerlaverock

25th. Hen Harrier (male), Great White Egret and Peregrine Falcon all viewed from the Saltcot Observatory Tower hide this afternoon. Bill Jamieson.

Moffat

GWE reported still at Station Park yesterday (24th) afternoon. 

Snow Goose

It would appear 2 Snow Geese are still hanging around RSPB Mersehead, both photographed together yesterday (24th Oct). Gavin Chambers.

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