Garlieston

9th a.m.; Drizzly, dull & rather windy walk along the path from Garlieston to Galloway House. Amongst the usual woodland birds: The flooded fields on the approach to Garlieston yielded several dozen Swallows along with several Sand Martin. Many Chiffchaff were seen as well as 4 Blackcap on the shore path. 57 Pale-bellied Brent were on the foreshore in the village & 1 red-throated diver further out. Also present, a large flock of Redshank along with 4 Greenshank. Rob Wadsworth.