To Dalbeattie & back

A singing Chiffchaff north of Southwick Church (Caulkerbush). Sparrowhawk, Buzzards, 3 Red Kite along the B795. Jay, GSW & pair Goldeneye & another Chiffchaff I think at hidden Loch Fern. Kirkgunzeon Lane at Dalbeattie a raging white-water, white-knuckle ride for any Dipper but I found a bird in sanctuary, at the confluence of the "small" equally raging tributary adjoining the Lane, opposite the park, by the small footbridge. It retreated further up the tributary & I enjoyed good close views. Also an eye-popingly fresh pair of Bullfinch there👌. Between B793 & Sandyhills, 30+ Meadow Pipits alighted near the road & disappeared into the grass. PJ