Glasgow - Broomhill, Jordanhill Claythorn and Bingham's Pond
Coot (Fulica atra) with chick on nest at Bingham's Pond, Glasgow
20 July 2005
Lesser Black-backed Gull, Bingham's Pond
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Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus), taken by Rebecca Dickson. The age record from ringing recoveries so far for this species is 34 years 10 months and 27 days.
Glasgow - Broomhill, Jordanhill Claythorn and Bingham's Pond
An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) attempting to predate Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) ducklings, taken by Rebecca Dickson. The gull was unsuccessful on this occasion.
30 April 2024
Tufted Ducks, Bingham's Pond
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A pair of Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula), taken by Rebecca Dickson. Although both birds were resting, the female was still keeping watch for potential threats.
30 April 2024
Mallard, Bingham's Pond
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Male Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), taken by Rebecca Dickson. This bird had an old injury to its eye, indicating it is partially blind. However this individual had no issues finding food. Please note that it is not the nictitating membrane shown in the image.
30 April 2024
Tufted Duck, Bingham's Pond
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Male Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula), taken by Rebecca Dickson. Results from the British Trust for Ornithology's ringing records show that the oldest bird recorded was 24 years 3 months and 13 days old.
30 April 2024
Coot, Bingham's Pond
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Coot (Fulica atra), taken by Rebecca Dickson at Binghams Pond. The oldest Coot recorded by bird ringing was 15 years 3 months and 13 days old.
30 April 2024
Moorhen on Bingham's Pond, Glasgow
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Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) on Bingham's Pond, Glasgow
15 February 2024
Male Goosander, Bingham's Pond
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Male Goosander (Mergus merganser), at Bingham's Pond taken by David Palmar. These are the largest of the mergansers with a large head and thick neck.
