Waxwing are back
Waxwings are again feeding behind the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the SECC. They are feeding on the Rowan berries at the car park.
Recent numbers present on the site;
Thursday 18 Nov - 130+ Waxwings at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Finnieston, Glasgow at 1215 hrs.
Wednesday 17 Nov - 90+ Waxwings at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Finnieston, Glasgow at 1500 hrs.
Tuesday 16 Nov- 82 Waxwings feeding on rowans and flycatching at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Congress Road, Glasgow, were scared by a Sparrowhawk and flew towards Yorkhill Hospital at 1245 hrs.
Friday 12 Nov- Eight Waxwings on rowans at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Finnieston, Glasgow at 1100 hrs.
7-OCT-2010
Some Recent Sightings
7 October
3 Grey Wagtails in the compound at 1700hrs.
Thursday 23 September
A Guillemot on the River Clyde in Glasgow city centre between the Millennium Bridge and Bell's Bridge.
Thursday 16 September
Still a Guillemot on the River Clyde beside the Science Centre.
Wednesday 15 September
Two Guillemots flew upstream past Bell's Bridge at 0920 hrs, later two Guillemots on the River Clyde in front of the Science Centre at 1750 hrs.
Friday 3 September
A Peregrine perched on Stobcross Crane at 1000 hrs.
AUG-2010
Site update
The Blue Tit's at the east entrance have fledged 6 young, they left the nest box yesterday. The Kestrel's on the Finnieston Crane have also fledged two young which can often be heard calling as they practice their flying skills around the crane.
08-MAR-2010
Recent bird movements
A pair of Goldeneye have been feeding on the River Clyde at the Squinty Bridge over the last few weeks, these birds are more often seen flying along the river past the centre, a Coot was also feeding in the river after the last cold snap in February.
3 Chiffchaffs were heard singing along the Kelvin Walkway at Kelvingrove Park this morning so the summer visitors are arriving in earnest.
3-02-2010
Peregrine on Finnieston Crane
The juvenile male Peregrine was sitting on the Finnieston Crane for most of the afternoon.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
The Peregrine has been seen almost daily on the Finnieston Crane for the last 2 weeks.
13-NOV-2009
Fox in compound
This incredibly approachable male Fox has been roaming around the compound for two days now, it has also been seen sleeping on the drapes in the halls workshop.
30-OCT-2009
Recent sightings
Over the last 3 weeks, Redwings have been heard calling as they fly over at night, they are arriving in the area for the winter, some birds will continue on further south.
Goldcrests have also been seen along the Clyde Walkway and the Greenfinch's continue to use the feeders at the east entrance. I am predicting more birds using them in the next few weeks as it gets colder.
22-SEP-2009
Northern Bottlenose Whale at SECC
Last week a rare bird, this week a rare mammal.
A Northern Bottlenose Whale was present at the SECC side of the Squinty Bridge for it's second day.
They are normaly found in waters over 1000 metres deep from the polar ice of the North Atlantic to Long Island Sound and to the Cape Verde Islands.
They feed mainly on squid, sea cucumbers, herring, cuttlefish and sea stars. Their feeding behavior is similar to the Sperm Whale in that they make long, deep dives for up to 70 minutes from 80 - 800 metres on average after which they surface to breathe for about 10 minutes.
Calves are born from April to June following a year long gestation period. Newborn calves measure about 3.5 m in length and are usually chocolate brown in color and nursed by the female for about a year.
UPDATE - Wednesday 23 September 2009, 1330hrs.
The marine life rescue unit has The Marine Life Rescue Unit have got the whale moving downriver (at the moment 1330hrs, just going past Braehead) so going in the right direction. On the negative side, the marine vet doesn't give good odds for the animal surviving and reaching the open sea.... Will keep you posted if I receive any further news.
Honey Buzzards at SECC!
The image is not of the birds at SEC, one bird was very similar to this bird though.
Yesterday (16 September 2009) I had the thrill of seeing two juvenile Honey Buzzards gliding slowly south over the Armadillo, they are rare birds in Scotland with only a few pairs nesting each year. These are the first Honey Buzzards I've ever seen, I've searched for them in Southern Spain, Cyprus, the Greek Island of Lesvos and also at their breeding areas in Norfolk to no avail. In typical Glasgow bus style, after waiting so long; two come along at once :)
Description's have been submitted to the local rarities committee, because they are so rare the record has to be accepted by the committee. Will post an update on their decission.
18-AUG-2009
Oystercatcher over SECC
An adult Oystercatcher flew west over the main building at 1100hrs on 18 August 2009.
02-AUG-2009
Young gulls fly the nest!
This is one of 5 young Lesser Black-backed Gulls to have fledged from 4 nests on the hall 1/2 roof.
Other birds on site today;
4 Greenfinch at the nut feeders and a Willow Warbler was singing from the clyde walkway at Car Park 7.
