Birds

The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird, specifically a chat, that was formerly classified as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae) but is now considered to be an Old World flycatcher. Quoted from Wikipedia .

Tarbert, Loch Fyne

The coal tit (or cole tit, Periparus ater) is a small passerine bird in the tit family, Paridae. It is a widespread and common resident breeder throughout temperate to subtropical Eurasia and northern Africa. Quoted from Wikipedia .

River Leven, Dumbarton

The greylag goose (Anser anser) is a species of large goose in the waterfowl family Anatidae and the type species of the genus Anser. It has mottled and barred grey and white plumage and an orange beak and pink legs. Quoted from Wikipedia .

The common reed bunting is a medium-sized bird, 13.5–15.5 cm long, with a small but sturdy seed-eater's bill. The male has a black head and throat, white neck collar and underparts, and a heavily streaked brown back. The female is much duller, with a streaked brown head, and is more streaked below. Quoted from Wikipedia .

The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is a long-legged predatory wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia and also parts of Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but some populations from the more northern parts migrate southwards in autumn. A bird of wetland areas, it can be seen around lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes and on the sea coast. It feeds mostly on aquatic creatures which it catches after standing stationary beside or in the water or stalking its prey through the shallows. Quoted from Wikipedia .

River Leven, Dumbarton The oystercatcher is a large, stocky, black and white wading bird. It has a long, orange-red bill and reddish-pink legs. In flight it shows a wide, white wing-stripe, a black tail and a white rump that extends as a 'V' between the wings. Quoted from the RSPB website .

The wigeon is a medium-sized duck with a round head and small bill. The head and neck of the male are chestnut, with a yellow forehead, pink breast and grey body. Wigeons breed in central and northern Scotland and also in northern England. Quoted from the RSPB website .

The European goldfinch or goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), is a small passerine bird in the finch family that is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It has been introduced to other areas including Australia, New Zealand and Uruguay. Quoted from Wikipedia.

Paisley Abbey Graveyard

With heart-shaped face, buff back and wings and pure white underparts, the barn owl is a distinctive and much-loved countryside bird. Quoted from the RSPB website .

Oystercatchers flying towards the River Leven, Dumbarton, Scotland

Duck, Dreel Burn, Anstruther, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Possible a Domestic Muscovy X Mallard hybrid? (Dave from www.wildfowl-photography.co.uk ).

Mute Swan, Forth and Clyde Canal, Clydebank

Mute swan on the River Leven, Dumbarton, with the former Hiram Walker's Mill Building reflecting in the water.

Red-Breasted Merganser, River Leven, Dumbarton