A pleasantly warm if blustery day spent in the Lammermuir hills, E Lothian, with the local RSPB bird group. Among bird highlights were a flock of 40+ Golden Plover, mostly in summer plumage, 3 pairs of Ring Ouzel, several Wheatear, Dippers, Common Sandpiper and a single pair of Grey Wagtail. Willow Warblers and Sand Martins present in quite large numbers. Occasional Swallow and House Martin too. No sign of the White Tailed Eagle that has been reported here lately, though we spoke to a local keeper who had seen it more than once. One of our party found the pictured adder skin by a trackside, still showing the beautiful markings very clearly.
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