​What a fantastic day of wildlife recording at Hogganfield Loch and Frankfield Loch! We logged over 21 species in the area, highlighting the rich biodiversity of this urban wetland.

The biggest surprise? A Western Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) spotted near Stepps—an unexpected but welcome find!
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Every record helps us better understand and protect the amazing wildlife of Glasgow’s green spaces.

​Birds:

1. Corvus corone (Carrion Crow)
2. Pica pica (Eurasian Magpie)
3. Aegithalos caudatus (Long-tailed Tit)
4. Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)
5. Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot)
6. Fringilla coelebs (Common Chaffinch)
7. Chroicocephalus ridibundus (Black-headed Gull)
8. Ardea cinerea (Grey Heron)
9. Larus argentatus (European Herring Gull)
10. Aythya fuligula (Tufted Duck)
11. Mergus merganser (Common Merganser)
12. Columba palumbus (Common Wood-Pigeon)
13. Cygnus olor (Mute Swan)
14. Bucephala clangula (Common Goldeneye)
15. Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
16. Erithacus rubecula (European Robin)
17. Coloeus monedula (Eurasian Jackdaw)

Mammals:

   18. Capreolus capreolus (Western Roe Deer)
   19. Sciurus carolinensis (Eastern Gray Squirrel)

Invertebrates:

   20. Family Lumbricidae (Lumbricid Earthworms)

Plants: 

   21. Crocus tommasinianus (Woodland Crocus)

A fantastic birdwatching session today at Lochend Loch in Drumpellier Country Park! Spotted over 18 species, with plenty of activity both on the water and around the woodland edges.

It’s always amazing to see how much birdlife thrives in this beautiful spot. From waterfowl to woodland birds, there was plenty to see and hear!

Birds we spotted:

• Emberiza schoeniclus (Reed Bunting)
• Columba palumbus (Common Wood-Pigeon)
• Mergus merganser (Common Merganser)
• Gallinula chloropus (Common Moorhen)
• Cygnus olor (Mute Swan)
• Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
• Chroicocephalus ridibundus (Black-headed Gull)
• Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot)
• Motacilla cinerea (Grey Wagtail)
• Erithacus rubecula (European Robin) 
• Corvus corone (Carrion Crow)
  
• Haematopus ostralegus (Eurasian Oystercatcher)
• Aythya fuligula (Tufted Duck)
• Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)
• Prunella modularis (Dunnock)
  
• Turdus viscivorus (Mistle Thrush)
• Carduelis carduelis (European Goldfinch)
• Sturnus vulgaris (European Starling)

​A great day of birdwatching along the Monkland Canal! Spotted 12 species, including some wonderful surprises.
The canal is full of life, even in late winter. Always a joy to see how much biodiversity thrives in urban green spaces!

Birds we spotted:

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• Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)
• Anas platyrhynchos var. domesticus (Domestic Mallard)
• Columba palumbus (Common Wood-Pigeon)
• Corvus corone (Carrion Crow)
• Chroicocephalus ridibundus (Black-headed Gull)
• Cygnus olor (Mute Swan)
• Gallinula chloropus (Common Moorhen)
• Mergus merganser (Common Merganser)
• Aythya fuligula (Tufted Duck)
• Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird)
• Pica pica (Eurasian Magpie)
• Parus major (Great Tit)

A great day out birdwatching in the center of Rotterdam! Despite the urban setting, we recorded 29 observations of 16 different species—a reminder that nature is always present, even in the city center.
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From common urban birds to a few surprises, every outing brings new insights into the wildlife around us. Looking forward to the next one!

Birds we spotted:

• Alopochen aegyptiaca (Egyptian Goose)
• Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)
• Pica pica (Eurasian Magpie)
• Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant)
• Netta rufina (Red-crested Pochard)
• Chroicocephalus ridibundus (Black-headed Gull)
• Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot)
• Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
• Psittacula krameri (Rose-ringed Parakeet)
• Columba palumbus (Common Wood-Pigeon)
• Larus canus (Common Gull)
• Columba livia var. domestica (Feral Pigeon)
• Larus argentatus (European Herring Gull)
• Gallinula chloropus (Common Moorhen)
• Coloeus monedula (Eurasian Jackdaw)
• Ardea cinerea (Grey Heron)