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All images © Peter Garrity - note image quality is affected by blogger - originals have significantly better resolution and sharpness

GOLDENEYE

25-04-2018 Stranraer

On the coastal pond near the Cafe in the town centre park























OYSTERCATCHER

25-04-2018 Loch Ryan

A nice flight shot


ROCK PIPIT

23 to 25-04-2018 Port William

A few shots in the harbour























BLACK GUILLEMOT

22-04-2018 Portpatrick


Adults very active in breeding mode in the harbour. Used my 1DX to video in 4K for the first time.



























OSPREY

22-04-2018 Near Wigtown Bay, Dumfries and Galloway

Another visit to the site in the afternoon and although the weather was poor, in between rain showers the birds were occasionally flying around being pestered by the Carrion Crows.

The pale yellow EP ring can clearly be seen in the first shot.





 Un-ringed female