Glasgow - Broomhill, Jordanhill Claythorn and Bingham's Pond
Coot (Fulica atra) with chick on nest at Bingham's Pond, Glasgow
20 July 2005
Nuthatch, Dalzell Woods
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Nuthatch perching above nest hole, Dalzell Woods
19 April 2008
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.