Every year we visit Linlithgow Loch at this time of year, hoping to see Great Crested Grebes performing their courtship dance. Saturday was a beautiful day, though very cold, so we made the trip.
Linlithgow Palace dominates views across the Loch
The loch is beautiful and a great place for wildlife. We saw about three or four distant
Great Crested Grebes, but none seemed in the mood for dancing. However, we were delighted to get very good views of a pair of Slavonian Grebes, rare cousins of the Great Cresteds. Adorable looking birds that we spent a good few minutes watching, though the light wasn't entirely kind for photos, but here they are, in their winter plumage (so lacking their
distinctive breeding plumage).
We were also happy to see several Tufted Ducks, the males in their smartest breeding plumage
The Coots were clearly annoyed about something (though this could be part of a courtship display)
and the Grey Herons were generally happy to pose for photos
We saw lots of friendly Robins too, one of which sang to us.
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