26 November 2017 Update on Bean Goose flock

Winter weather at freezing temperatures are now prevalent on the Slamannan Plateau.

It is having no effect on the geese and they continue to feed away quite contented if left undisturbed.

Had a nice visit today to Slamannan and within a mile of the village I found two large flocks comprising 214 birds. Two european whitefronts are still around and an addition to the area are nine Canada Geese feeding near but separate from one of the bean goose flocks.

Another species that do not normally spend the winter in the area is a flock of Lapwing numbering c40 birds.

No signs this winter so far of any wintering Hen Harriers, Merlin or Peregrine.

Update 2 November 2017

The Bean Geese have moved their daytime feeding slightly north of recent sightings near Oakersdyke.

The flock size we have been seeing recently has been c150 birds but I am sure there are more out there to be found.

I enclose some pictures recently of the flock near Parkhead Farm.