There's an article here about it.

http://www.scottishgrocer.co.uk/2016/02 ... ext-level/

michaelm wrote:Condolences to a threetowners member and friend, ebbe_skovdahl - who's dad (Frank Torney) has passed away recently.

Thanks Michael, anyone who knew my dad is of course welcome to attend on Wednesday.

Where are they nesting?

The male has a metal ring on it's right leg. It would be great if someone with a decent lens could get a photo and be able to read it.

There was a little gull in the water yesterday, no sign of it today though.

The male swan at the quarry died a couple of weeks ago and since then 3 adults have moved in and are trying to force the resident female (11 year old) who was born there out. I would expect her to leave shortly along with the 3 remaining cygnets from last year. The 3 new swans are unribged so I dont...

meekan wrote:Yes Ebbe,
they are massive like a floating city tower block, and in the theatre for example it is hard to realise you are inside a ship.
What ship were you on?

It was Liberty of the Seas.

Great pics Mick, I love boats but anything smaller than the Arran ferry and it's a no no for me. The swell of the sea and a rocking boat is the stuff of bad dreams for me. :shock: We went on a cruise in 2013 and on the first night the wind was storm force 9 and over 50mph for hours but it never felt...

Found this one on my other half's camera.

I think it's a White Ibis.

Took some bird photos in Florida late last year.

I believe they are,

1. Anhinga
2. Willet
3. White Ibis
4. Double-crested Cormorant
5. Laughing Gull
6. Brown Pelican?
7. Great White Egret?

I have one in my garden in McGregor Avenue, never been in it though.

Iain, Has the snow bunting been spotted again?

I'm thinking about going for a look tomorrow.

That owl box is the one I mentioned to you on here a few months back but I don't think you were aware of it.

If it's the same one as i've seen it's about 20-30 yards south of Gav's wee pond.

I went a walk through the ICI area earlier this month, nothing unusual to report except a very nice looking female tuftie. I'll visit again this week if the weather improves. I spent last week in Florida, was fantastic swimming in the Gulf of Mexico while surrounded by Grey Pelicans. I'll post some ...