like you bobby i have been stuck in house, dog and cat watching so very little birding, when i did go out tended to shy clear of north east fife due to open , will try and get up that way this coming week



have managed vane farm, north side of loch leven, rossie bog, clatto reservoir , kinghorn loch, aberdour , cullaloe and otterson loch nothing out of the ordinary seen other than at rossie bog a curlew sandpiper in summer plummage, little ringed plover, ringed plover, green shanks and common sandpiper.



at vane farm green sandpiper, water rail and snipe.



likely to be of for a bit having trouble with pc , new one on the way , but alas will have to wait until son returns from hols before i can get it up and running, never asks me to wait when a babysitter is required, always wonder why



glad to here the pig farm has gone and the crows as well

the eagle

I've not been out birdwatching for some months, - but managed out to Morton Lochs yesterday. I must say it was great to see the pig farm gone, taking with it the predonderance of crows. I know crows are birds too and have a right to a life, - but next door to a nature reserve?



I spotted kestral, Curlew, Lapwing and Yellowhammer on the access road, and a Roe deer in the fields, - Jay, Mallard, Little Grebe, Blackbird, Robin and Sedge Warbler at the small loch, - Blue tit, Great tit, Chaffinch and Wren on the paths, Mute swan, Moorhen, Swallow, Buzzard Woodpigeon, Sedge Warbler, Willow warbler, heron, & Tufted duck from the High (Fullerton) Hide, and also a pair (I think it was an adult and a Juvenile) of Common Sandpipers, which didn't appear in the hide log book.



Highlight of the day (and a first for me at this location) was a Kingfisher. best views ever! I was able to watch it for some 10 minutes or so, - flying from perch to perch, fishing, diving, - even hovering in full view at one point!

Not a bad tally for an hours walk?



regards, Bobby.

mike , glad you enjoyed your trip to Fife .



the eagle

My Sincere Thanks to the Members of Scots Birding



Really great meeting Graham at Vane Farm a great guy with loads of local knowledge just what is needed by a novice birder....learnt a lot sorry I missed Fife Birder too.



Visited Isle of May....Birnie Loch [ Just missed Graham there!! ] Vane Farm Loch Leven Twice



Loch Winnoch so got around and c ame home with 1500/1600 photographs



If every you guys come this way dont hestiate to contact me Graham as my E Mail address.



Again Manythanks for your kind help and information Hartelijk Bedankt met Vriendelijke groet



Many thanks with friendly greetings Mike Tot Zien