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BGBW 2026 D&G results

Interesting to see that Marsh Tit, Grey Partridge & Chiffchaff were recorded. I wonder where? Marsh Tit might be from the east, which was the focus of ID chat I recall.

GWE

Allegedly 2 birds on Blackpark Marsh, Threave NTS yesterday. Also a bird seen from the Meida Hide at RSPB Mersehead. Marsh Harrier performing there too. 

More Migrants

Common Sandpiper, Blackcap on the Dee Walk north of Kirkcudbright. Had a ♀️ Blackcap in the garden on the 9th.

Hoopoe

A bird seemingly in a garden at Stoneykirk, south of Stranraer on Tuesday 7th. Understandably a delayed report.

Quick Roundup

A Wheatear at the Mennock Pass. 2 Red-legged Partridge at Buckland Burn. 2 Swallow at Beattock. Chiffchaffs well distributed. Cuckoo at Corsock & 5 Pied Flycatcher at The Hills FLS. 

Recent Sightings

8th/9th. House Martin, 2 Blackcap & Willow Warbler on the Nith from Kingholm Quay. Willow Tit at Garroch Glen, West of Dalry. Swallow at Thornhill. Tree Pipits at Wood of Cree, Knockman Wood & Glenhoise. Sedge Warbler at High Moor, Barmeal, NW of Glasserton. Taiga Bean & 4 White-fronted Geese, West Freugh. Manx Shearwater off the Mull of Galloway.

Wigtown Harbour

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Highlights from a couple of hours this afternoon. Hooded Crow and male Wheatear. Report from & images © Kev & Sue Richardson.

The Crook

Finally had a WW and Wheatear at the Crook. The strangest thing a Muscovy Duck at the back of the lagoon south of car park. Ivan Lang. 

Yesterday 7th

Mull of Galloway,♀️Pied Flycatcher. Knockman Wood, 2 Tree Pipit. Caerlaverock NNR, Cetti's Warbler, 2 Jack Snipe, 3 Sedge Warbler. Kingholm Quay to Keltonbank, White Wagtail & Common Sandpiper. Monday 6th; Isle of Whithorn, Great Skua offshore. 

The Hills FLS

Pied Flycatcher spotted at The Hills plantation 1pm. Robbie Purdie.

Cetti's Warbler

A bird heard & seen flitting between bush & reed at Caerlaverock NNR, btwn Castle Corner & castle path.

Sunny Songsters

4 singing Willow Warbler at Barstobrick near Ringford. Willow tits seem very thin on the ground, I have been checking good habitat areas with little luck. Barry o'Dowd.

BTO D&G Spring 2026 Newsletter

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Birds in D&G need your help! Message from Andy Riches; Please find bulletin link to BTO surveys in D&G. Feel free to pass it on to anyone that you think might be interested.  BTO Surveys : SPRING 2026 If you have any questions about BTO surveys, then do not hesitate to get in touch. Long link ;  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DLpfy8ibbz1ADI79tEs57oB48-Lle8M4/view?usp=drivesdk

Dumfries

Swallow over the Nith at Whitesands & 31 Fieldfare overflying Maidenbower heading north. At Craigs Moss, a Willow Tit reported. 

Wood of Cree

Willow Warbler singing at Barclye and Pied Flycatcher singing at Wood of Cree this morning. Gavin. 

Richardson's Cackling Goose

Still at RSPB Crook of Baldoon. Ivan Lang.

Hooded Crow

A bird flew north past Stairhaven at lunchtime. Kev & Sue Richardson.

Recent Sightings

35 storm blown Manx Shearwater off Isle of Whithorn. Jack Snipe seen by a few observers + House Martin & Whimbrel at RSPB Crook of Baldoon. 16 Whimbrel on the Nith from Kingholm Quay. Ring-billed Gull 29th March & 2 Med Gull at The Wig, Loch Ryan. Kittiwakes off the Mull. Little Owl at the Motte of Mark, Rockcliffe. Willow Warbler now reported from Loch Troon. Willow Tit at Bennan (Mossdale) & Castle Corner still. 2 Cetti's Warbler reported from the closed WWT Caerlaverock. 

Cattle Egret

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3rd! Images courtesy Kev & Sue Richardson. 13.00hrs Good Friday.

RSPB Mersehead - GWE & GWT

Great White Egret showed well from Meida Hide this afternoon, though soon moved around and in and out of sight. Green-winged Teal reported in the morning also. Gavin

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