A quick stop off at Hogganfield Loch at 1230 hrs resulted in me spending most of my time trying to catch a Greylag !!!
The darvic ring on it's leg had slipped down on to it's foot, the bird couldn't walk or swim properly so I decided to try and catch it. After a a couple of failed attempts I had the assistance of a kind soul and his daughter who threw bread to it while I crept up behind it. After a brief struggle I managed to hold it securely and release the ring, the birds foot didn't look too bad so hopefully I got to it before any real damage was done. After release it looked much more comfortable swimming so I left for work feeling pleased with myself that I had saved the bird from any further distress.
Left: An image showing the ring over the Greylags foot.
Left: A rather scruffy looking immature Goosander looking more reminiscent of it's more marine relative, the Red-breasted Merganser.
Left: A male Goldeneye feeding close in at the car park.
Left: The gentle looking Whooper Swans are always a favourite of mine, I always look forward to their arrival each year .
