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![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling12.jpg)
Sanderling flock, ©Dave Grant, 2024
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese16.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Dave Grant, 2024
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dipper9.jpg)
Dipper, ©Dave Grant, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatcher_flock2.jpg)
Flock of Oystercatchers, ©Dave Grant, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snow_bunting15.jpg)
Snow Bunting, ©Bruce Kerr, 2024
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret13.jpg)
Little Egret, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2024
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot17.jpg)
Black Guillemot, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2024
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_swans8.jpg)
Whooper Swan family, ©Dave Grant, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper12.jpg)
Purple Sandpiper, Saltcoats, ©David Lynn, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mute_swan5.jpg)
Mute Swan, ©Dave Grant, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron20.jpg)
Grey Heron, Maidens, ©Dave Grant, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_female2.jpg)
Female Eider, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/bar-tailed_godwit2.jpg)
Bar-tailed Godwit, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron18.jpg)
Grey Heron, Dumfries House, ©Dave Grant, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron19.jpg)
Grey Heron, Dumfries House, ©Dave Grant, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whimbrel10.jpg)
Whimbrel, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank10.jpg)
Redshank flock, ©Dave Grant, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gadwall7.jpg)
Gadwall, Doonfoot, ©Hayden Fripp, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/jack_snipe3.jpg)
Jack Snipe, Doonfoot, ©Hayden Fripp, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_duck10.jpg)
Long-tailed Duck, Dipple, ©Hayden Fripp, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_duck9.jpg)
Long-tailed Ducks, Dipple, ©Hayden Fripp, 2023
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_duck8.jpg)
Long-tailed Duck, Stevenston Point, ©David Lynn, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_duck7.jpg)
Long-tailed Duck, Stevenston Point, ©David Lynn, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_gull9.jpg)
Little Gull, Stevenston Point, ©David Lynn, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/rock_pipit8.jpg)
Rock Pipit, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot16.jpg)
Black Guillemot, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling11.jpg)
Sanderling, Meikle Craigs, ©Bruce Kerr, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher10.jpg)
Kingfisher, Ayr, ©Dave Grant, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_male8.jpg)
Male Eider, Largs, ©Bob Ross, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great_northern_diver2.jpg)
Great Northern Diver, Loch Ryan, ©Bob Ross, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/common_sandpiper6.jpg)
Common Sandpiper, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whimbrel9.jpg)
Whimbrel, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruff9.jpg)
Ruff, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling10.jpg)
Sanderlings, Stevenston Point, ©Angus Hogg, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_redshank3.jpg)
Spotted Redshank, Dunure, ©Hayden Fripp, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little-ringed-plover3.jpg)
Little Ringed Plover, Martnaham, ©Hayden Fripp, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/green_sandpiper4.jpg)
Green Sandpiper, Martnaham, ©Hayden Fripp, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great-white_egret3.jpg)
Great White Egret, Loch Doon, ©Hayden Fripp, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great_crested_grebe4.jpg)
Pair of Great Crested Grebe, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank9.jpg)
Redshank, Powburn, ©Bruce Kerr, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/garganey5.jpg)
Garganey, Capringstone, ©David Lynn, 2022
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wood_duck2.jpg)
Wood Duck, Rozelle, ©Angus Hogg, early 2000s
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ross_goose_5.jpg)
Ross's Goose, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pochard3.jpg)
Pochard, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/coot3.jpg)
Coot, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/barnacle_geese4.jpg)
Barnacle Geese, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/barnacle_geese3.jpg)
Barnacle Geese, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-necked_grebe.jpg)
Black-necked Grebe, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant10.jpg)
Cormorant, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher9.jpg)
Kingfisher, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/moorhen4.jpg)
Moorhen, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling9.jpg)
Sanderling, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling8.jpg)
Sanderling, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_swans7.jpg)
Whooper Swans, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wood_sandpiper7.jpg)
Wood Sandpiper, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shelduck7.jpg)
Shelduck with juvenile, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper11.jpg)
Purple Sandpiper, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whimbrel8.jpg)
Whimbrel, Lendalfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/tufted_duck_male2.jpg)
Drake Tufted Duck, Culzean, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper12.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper10.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper9.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shelduck6.jpg)
Shelduck, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/rock_pipit7.jpg)
Rock Pipit, Croy, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover13.jpg)
Ringed Plovers, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_duck6.jpg)
Female Long-taile Duck, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/green-winged-teal6.jpg)
Green-winged Teal, Blairbowie, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye14.jpg)
Goldeneye, Culzean, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye13.jpg)
Goldeneye, Culzean, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gadwall6.jpg)
Gadwall, Culzean, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_goose_dark3.jpg)
Dark-bellied Brent Goose, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whimbrel7.jpg)
Whimbrel, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper8.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper7.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper6.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatchers9.jpg)
Oystercatchers, Maidens, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye12.jpg)
Goldeneyes on ice, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew_flock2.jpg)
Curlew flock, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot15.jpg)
Black Guillemot, ©Dave Grant, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant9.jpg)
Cormorant, Irvine, ©David Lynn, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron16.jpg)
Grey Heron, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greenshank9.jpg)
Greenshank, Barassie, ©Bruce Kerr, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/golden_plover8.jpg)
Golden Plover, Barassie, ©Bruce Kerr, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew6.jpg)
Curlew, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2021
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper10.jpg)
Purple Sandpiper, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pink-footed-goose4.jpg)
Pink-footed Goose, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_duck5.jpg)
Long-tailed Duck, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/knot10.jpg)
Knot, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron16.jpg)
Grey Heron, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper5.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Angus Hogg, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper4.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Angus Hogg, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake12.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake11.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper3.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Bruce Kerr, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper2.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_sandpiper.jpg)
Spotted Sandpiper, Croy, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/white_wagtail5.jpg)
White Wagtail, Barassie, ©Bruce Kerr, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/storm_petrel4.jpg)
Storm Petrel, Troon, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret11.jpg)
Little Egret, Fairle, ©David Lynn, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher8.jpg)
Kingfisher, River Irvine, ©David Lynn, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_plover3.jpg)
Grey Plover, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron15.jpg)
Grey Heron, Bogton, ©Angus Hogg, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wood_sandpiper5.jpg)
Wood Sandpiper, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wood_sandpiper6.jpg)
Wood Sandpiper, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlin11.jpg)
Dunlin, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greylags_flying4.jpg)
Greylag Geese, Barassie, ©Bob Ross, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron14.jpg)
Grey Heron, Rozelle, ©Angus Hogg, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_female4.jpg)
Scaup, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal13.jpg)
Teal, ©Angus Hogg, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_female4.jpg)
Scaup, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/knot9.jpg)
Knot, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/knot8.jpg)
Knot, Troon, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher6.jpg)
Kingfisher, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher7.jpg)
Kingfisher, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/green-winged-teal5.jpg)
Green-winged Teal, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/green-winged-teal4.jpg)
Green-winged Teal, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye11.jpg)
Goldeneye, ©Dave Grant, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese15.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2020
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dipper8.jpg)
Dipper, Glen Afton, ©Angus Hogg, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/knot7.jpg)
Knot, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_swan7.jpg)
Whooper Swan, ©Dave Grant, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/lesser_yellowlegs.jpg)
Lesser Yellowlegs, Capringstone, ©David Lynn, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruddy_shelduck2.jpg)
Ruddy Shelduck, Fail, ©Dave Grant, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruddy_shelduck3.jpg)
Ruddy Shelduck, Fail, ©Dave Grant, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot14.jpg)
Black Guillemot, ©Bruce Kerr, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-breasted_merganser9.jpg)
Red-breasted Mergansers, Barassie, ©Bob Ross, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron13.jpg)
Grey Heron, Barassie, ©Bob Ross, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron12.jpg)
Grey Heron, Gypsy Pool, ©Bruce Kerr, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/manx_shearwater9.jpg)
Manx Shearwaters from Arran ferry, ©Dave Grant, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher5.jpg)
Kingfisher, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_male4.jpg)
Male Scaup, Auchenharvie, ©Angus Hogg, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pink-footed-goose3.jpg)
Pink-footed Goose, ©Dave Grant, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mallard4.jpg)
Female Mallard, ©Dave Grant, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great-egret2.jpg)
Great Egret, Loch Doon, ©Angus Hogg, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great-egret.jpg)
Great Egret, Loch Doon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great_crested_grebe3.jpg)
Great Crested Grebe, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/fulmar6.jpg)
Fulmars, Bennane Head, ©Angus Hogg, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_male7.jpg)
Male Eider, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/egyptian_geese.jpg)
Egyptian Geese, Blairbowie, ©Angus Hogg, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dipper7.jpg)
Dipper, Glen Afton, ©Dave Grant, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit10.jpg)
Water Pipit, Seamill, ©Angus Hogg, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper9.jpg)
Purple Sandpiper, Ayr, ©Angus Hogg, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlins3.jpg)
Dunlin flock, Maidens, ©Dave Grant, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlin10.jpg)
Dunlin, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal12.jpg)
Teal, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/moorhen3.jpg)
Moorhen, Trabboch, ©Dave Grant, 2019
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_female3.jpg)
Female Scaup, Auchenharvie, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_male3.jpg)
Male Scaup, Auchenharvie, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese14.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant8.jpg)
Cormorant, Maidens, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew5.jpg)
Curlew, Maidens, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dabchick7.jpg)
Dabchick, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlin9.jpg)
Dunlin, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher4.jpg)
Kingfisher, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/meadow_pipit3.jpg)
Meadow Pipit, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/rock_pipit6.jpg)
Rock Pipit, Troon, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit7.jpg)
Water Pipit, Troon, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit8.jpg)
Water Pipit, Troon, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit9.jpg)
Water Pipit, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling7.jpg)
Sanderling, Troon, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snipe4.jpg)
Snipe, Maidens, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone11.jpg)
Turnstone, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wood_sandpiper4.jpg)
Wood Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Iain H Leach, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wood_sandpiper3.jpg)
Wood Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Iain H Leach, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wood_sandpiper2.jpg)
Wood Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whimbrel6.jpg)
Whimbrel flock, Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_rail4.jpg)
Water Rail, Trabboch, ©Angus Hogg, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/northern_bald_ibis.jpg)
Northern Bald Ibis, Dalrymple, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover12.jpg)
"Injured" Ringed Plover, Maidens, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/knot6.jpg)
Knot, Barassie, ©Bruce Kerr, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlin8.jpg)
Dunlin, Barassie, ©Bruce Kerr, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greenshank8.jpg)
Greenshank, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew4.jpg)
Curlew, Troon, ©Jamie McPike, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant8.jpg)
Cormorant in breeding plumage, Lady Isle, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_wigeon6.jpg)
American Wigeon, Balkenna, ©Angus Hogg, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank8.jpg)
Redshank, Greenan, ©Angus Hogg, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/jack_snipe2.jpg)
Jack Snipe, Greenan, ©Angus Hogg, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_wagtail7.jpg)
Grey Wagtail, Dipple, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_male6.jpg)
Eider fighting Storm Dylan, Troon, ©Dave Grant, 2018
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/littleauk3.jpg)
Little Auk fighting Storm Dylan, Troon, ©Dave Grant, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake10.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Dave Lynn, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret10.jpg)
Little Egret, Pow Burn, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-necked_phalarope3.jpg)
Red-necked Phalarope, Tarbolton, ©Dave Grant, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dipper6.jpg)
Dipper, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron11.jpg)
Grey Heron, Troon, ©Bruce Kerr, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant7.jpg)
Cormorant, Barassie, ©Bob Ross, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_wigeon5.jpg)
American Wigeon, Balkenna, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_wigeon4.jpg)
American Wigeon, Balkenna, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/lapwing4.jpg)
Lapwing, ©Cathy Cochrane, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake8.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Cathy Cochrane, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake7.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake6.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake5.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Iain Leach, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake4.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Iain Leach, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake3.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Iain Leach, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake9.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake2.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_crake.jpg)
Spotted Crake, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling6.jpg)
Sanderlings, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/glossy_ibis8.jpg)
Glossy Ibis, Beith, ©David Lynn, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whimbrel5.jpg)
Whimbrels, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_male2.jpg)
Male Scaup, Auchenharvie, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great-white_egret.jpg)
Great White Egret, Hunterston, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great-white_egret2.jpg)
Great White Egret, Hunterston, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret9.jpg)
Little Egret, Fairlie, ©Dave Grant, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot13.jpg)
Black Guillemot, Troon Harbour, ©Bob Ross, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_female.jpg)
Female Eider, Lady Isle, ©Dave Grant, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shag4.jpg)
Shag, Lady Isle, ©Dave Grant, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wigeon7.jpg)
Drake Wigeon, Pow Burn, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/white-fronted_goose2.jpg)
Greenland White-fronted Geese, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit6.jpg)
Water Pipit, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit and meadow_pipit.jpg)
Water Pipit and Meadow Pipit, Pow Burn, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/velvet_scoter2.jpg)
First-winter Velvet Scoters, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank7.jpg)
Redshank, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret8.jpg)
Little Egret, Powburn, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greenshank7.jpg)
Greenshanks, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_male5.jpg)
Drake Goosander, River Ayr, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye9.jpg)
Drake Goldeneye, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye10.jpg)
Drake Goldeneye displaying, Culzean, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gadwall5.jpg)
Gadwall, Rozelle, ©Angus Hogg, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gadwall4.jpg)
Gadwall, Rozelle, ©Jamie McPike, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dabchick6.jpg)
Little Grebes, Rozelle, ©Jamie McPike, 2017
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/puffins6.jpg)
Puffins, Ailsa Craig, ©Dave Grant, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/guillemot-bridled.jpg)
Bridled Guillemot, Ailsa Craig, ©Dave Grant, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/guillemot6.jpg)
Guillemot, Ailsa Craig, ©Dave Grant, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/godwits.jpg)
Black-tailed and Bar-tailed Godwits, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dabchick5.jpg)
Little Grebe, Powburn, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/green_sandpiper.jpg)
Green Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/green_sandpiper2.jpg)
Green Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_female7.jpg)
Female Goosander, Knockshinnoch Lagoons, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_female6.jpg)
Female Goosander, Knockshinnoch Lagoons, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover11.jpg)
Ringed Plover, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gadwall3.jpg)
Gadwall, Knockshinnoch Lagoons, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gadwall2.jpg)
Gadwall, Knockshinnoch Lagoons, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-tailed_godwit9.jpg)
Black-tailed Godwit, Pow Burn, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot12.jpg)
Black Guillemot, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatchers8.jpg)
Oystercatchers, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot10.jpg)
Black Guillemot, Troon, ©Bob Ross, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot11.jpg)
Black Guillemot, Troon, ©Bob Ross, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/smew.jpg)
Smew, Barnshean Loch, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_male5.jpg)
Displaying male Eider, Troon, ©Dave Grant, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck8.jpg)
Ring-necked Duck, Trabboch, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck7.jpg)
Ring-necked Duck, Trabboch, ©Dave Grant, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-breasted_merganser8.jpg)
Red-breasted Merganser, Powburn, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dabchick4.jpg)
Little Grebe, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/barnacle_geese2.jpg)
Barnacle Geese, Blairbowie, ©Angus Hogg, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/slavonian_grebe.jpg)
Slavonian Grebe, Martnaham Loch, ©Dave Grant, 2016
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper8.jpg)
Purple Sandpiper, Ayr Harbour, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/guillemot5.jpg)
Guillemot, Troon Harbour, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_phalarope7.jpg)
Grey Phalarope, Stevenston Point, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_phalarope6.jpg)
Grey Phalarope, Stevenston Point, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wood_sandpiper.jpg)
Wood Sandpiper, Ardeer, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/knot5.jpg)
Knot, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/knot4.jpg)
Knot, Barassie, ©Jamie McPike, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew_sandpiper5.jpg)
Curlew Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew_sandpiper4.jpg)
Curlew Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/glossy_ibis7.jpg)
Glossy Ibis, Kilwinning, ©Liz Leyden, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/glossy_ibis6.jpg)
Glossy Ibis, Kilwinning, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/glossy_ibis5.jpg)
Glossy Ibis, Kilwinning, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/glossy_ibis4.jpg)
Glossy Ibis, Kilwinning, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot9.jpg)
Black Guillemot, Ayr, ©Dave Grant, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot8.jpg)
Black Guillemot, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mute_swan3.jpg)
Mute Swan family, Belston Loch, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mute_swan4.jpg)
Mute Swan family, Belston Loch, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant6.jpg)
Cormorant with chicks, South Ayrshire coast, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover10.jpg)
Ringed Plover, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-necked_phalarope.jpg)
Red-necked Phalarope, Dalmaca, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-necked_phalarope2.jpg)
Red-necked Phalarope, Dalmaca, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/blue-headed_wagtail.jpg)
Blue-headed Wagtail, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/white_wagtail3.jpg)
White Wagtail, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/lesser_scaup5.jpg)
Lesser Scaup, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dabchick3.jpg)
Little Grebe, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal11.jpg)
Teal, Pow Burn, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye8.jpg)
Drake Goldeneye, Pow Burn, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dipper5.jpg)
Dipper, Fairlie Burn, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese13.jpg)
Brent Geese, Pow Burn, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wigeon6.jpg)
Wigeon flighting, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2015
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/lesser_scaup4.jpg)
First-winter drake Lesser Scaup, Trabboch, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/lesser_scaup3.jpg)
First-winter drake Lesser Scaup, Trabboch, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/lesser_scaup2.jpg)
First-winter drake Lesser Scaup, Trabboch, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_golden_plover2.jpg)
American Golden Plover, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_golden_plover3.jpg)
American Golden Plover, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_golden_plover4.jpg)
American and European Golden Plovers, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_golden_plover5.jpg)
American Golden Plover, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_golden_plover6.jpg)
American and European Golden Plovers, and Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Dave Grant, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snow_bunting5.jpg)
Female Snow Bunting, Doonfoot, ©Dave Grant, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_swan3.jpg)
Black Swan, Irvine Harbourside, ©Kevin Waite, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_stint2.jpg)
Little Stint, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_stint.jpg)
Little Stint, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_stint3.jpg)
Little Stints, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_stint-dunlin.jpg)
Little Stint and Dunlin, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-tailed_godwit8.jpg)
Black-tailed Godwit, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-tailed_godwit7.jpg)
Black-tailed Godwit, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruff7.jpg)
Ruff, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruff6.jpg)
Ruff, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruff5.jpg)
Ruff, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruff4.jpg)
Ruff, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/common_sandpiper5.jpg)
Juvenile Common Sandpiper, Doonfoot, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/manx_shearwater8.jpg)
Manx Shearwater, Aisla Craig, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/puffins5.jpg)
Puffin, Aisla Craig, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/common_sandpiper4.jpg)
Common Sandpiper, Loch Riecawr, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant5.jpg)
Cormorant, Doonfoot, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal9.jpg)
Teal, Doonfoot, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal10.jpg)
Teal, Doonfoot, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shelduck5.jpg)
Shelduck, Doonfoot, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whimbrel4.jpg)
Whimbrel, Lendalfoot, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-tailed_godwit6.jpg)
Black-tailed Godwits, Blairbowie, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-throated_diver2.jpg)
Black-throated Divers, Turnberry Bay, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-throated_diver3.jpg)
Black-throated Diver, Ballantrae, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great_northern_diver.jpg)
Great Northern Diver, Ballantrae, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/garganey3.jpg)
Drake Garganey, Blairbowie, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/garganey4.jpg)
Drake Garganey, Blairbowie, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling5.jpg)
Sanderling, Doonfoot, © Jamie Pike, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little-ringed-plover2.jpg)
Little Ringed Plover, Doonfoot, © Jamie Pike, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover9.jpg)
Ringed Plover, Barassie, © Bob Ross, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-throated_diver3.jpg)
Red-throated Diver, Newton shore, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-throated_diver2.jpg)
Red-throated Diver, Newton shore, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling4.jpg)
Sanderling, Girvan, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlin7.jpg)
Dunlin, Girvan, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pink-footed-geese2.jpg)
Pink-footed Geese, Trabboch, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese12.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese11.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, © Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_swans6.jpg)
Whooper Swans, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_female2.jpg)
Female Scaup, Auchenharvie, ©Jamie McPike, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/moorhen2.jpg)
Moorhen, Trabboch, ©Dave Grant, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck6.jpg)
Ring-necked Duck, Trabboch, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck5.jpg)
Ring-necked Duck, Trabboch, ©Dave Grant, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck4.jpg)
Ring-necked Duck, Trabboch, ©Dave Grant, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper7.jpg)
Purple Sandpiper, Dipple, ©Jamie McPike, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret7.jpg)
Little Egret, Capringstone, ©Angus Hogg, 2014
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-breasted_merganser7.jpg)
Red-breasted Merganser, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dabchick2.jpg)
Dabchick, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck3.jpg)
Ring-necked Duck, New Cumnock, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/bean_geese-taiga.jpg)
Taiga Bean Geese, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greylag-leucistic.jpg)
Leucistic Greylag Geese, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/golden_plover6.jpg)
Golden Plover, Barassie, ©Jamie McPike, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_plover2.jpg)
Grey Plover, Barassie, ©Jamie McPike, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/puffins4.jpg)
Puffins, Ailsa Craig, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/manx_shearwater7.jpg)
Manx Shearwater, Ailsa Craig, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/manx_shearwater6.jpg)
Manx Shearwater, Ailsa Craig, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/guillemot4.jpg)
Guillemot, Ailsa Craig, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shag3.jpg)
Shag juveniles, Lady Isle, ©Dave Grant, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant4.jpg)
Cormorants, Lady Isle, ©Dave Grant, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/razorbill6.jpg)
Razorbill, south Ayrshire, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/razorbill7.jpg)
Razorbills, south Ayrshire, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/coot2.jpg)
Coot, Kay Park, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_skua.jpg)
Long-tailed Skua, Saltcoats, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/garganey2.jpg)
Garganey, Kay Park, ©Jamie McPike, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlin6.jpg)
Dunlin, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese9.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, © Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese10.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, © Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron9.jpg)
Grey Heron, Pow Burn, © Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greylags_flying3.jpg)
Greylag Geese, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosanders_and_smew.jpg)
Goosanders and Smew, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlin5.jpg)
Dunlin, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone10.jpg)
Turnstone, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mute_swans_displaying.jpg)
Mute Swans displaying, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-breasted_merganser5.jpg)
Red-breasted Merganser, Girvan, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-breasted_merganser6.jpg)
Red-breasted Merganser, Girvan, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover8.jpg)
Ringed Plover, Girvan, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whoopers_flying6.jpg)
Whooper Swans, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2013
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese8.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/heron5.jpg)
Juvenile Heron, ©Bob Ross, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatchers7.jpg)
Oystercatchers, ©Bob Ross, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot7.jpg)
Black Guillemot winter plumage, ©Bob Ross, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot-collage.jpg)
Black Guillemot collage, Troon, ©Steven Seal, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/common_sandpiper3.jpg)
Common Sandpiper, Loch Riecawr, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/razorbill5.jpg)
Razorbill, Ailsa Craig, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gannet-flying-5.jpg)
Gannet, Ailsa Craig, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-tailed_godwit5.jpg)
Black-tailed Godwits, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling3.jpg)
Sanderling, Doonfoot, ©Jamie McPike, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_duck4.jpg)
Juvenile Long-tailed Duck, Dean Castle, Kilmarnock, ©Alan Mathewson, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/glossy_ibis3.jpg)
Glossy Ibis, Dundonald Camp, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/glossy_ibis2.jpg)
Glossy Ibis, Dundonald Camp, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/glossy_ibis.jpg)
Glossy Ibis, Dundonald Camp, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck+friends3.jpg)
Ring-necked Duck and friends, Trabboch, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck+friends2.jpg)
Ring-necked Duck and friends, Trabboch, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese7.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/barnacle_and_greylag_geese.jpg)
Barnacle and Greylag Geese, Bogton Loch, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wilson_phalarope2.jpg)
Wilsons Phalarope, Knockshinnoch, ©Angus Hogg, 1978
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-throated_diver.jpg)
Black-throated Diver, Turnberry, ©Gordon McCall, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/common_sandpiper2.jpg)
Common Sandpiper, Stair, ©Fred Westcott, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_wagtail5.jpg)
Grey Wagtail, Stair, ©Fred Westcott, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pectoral_sandpiper6.jpg)
Pectoral Sandpiper, Dundonald Camp, ©Kevin Beck, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wigeon_drake4.jpg)
Wigeon, Irvine, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal7.jpg)
Teal, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_female4.jpg)
Female Goosander, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_male3.jpg)
Male Goosander, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron7.jpg)
Grey Heron with nesting material, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye6.jpg)
Goldeneye, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mallard3.jpg)
Female Mallard, Culzean, ©Bob Ross, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mallard2.jpg)
Male Mallard, Culzean, ©Bob Ross, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye5.jpg)
Goldeneye male, Maidens, ©Bob Ross, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye4.jpg)
Goldeneye pair, Maidens, ©Bob Ross, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shag2.jpg)
Shag, Maidens, ©Bob Ross, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck2.jpg)
Ring-necked Duck, Trabboch, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eurasian_white-front_goose2.jpg)
Eurasian White-front Goose, Loans, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eurasian_white-front_goose.jpg)
Eurasian White-front Goose, Blairbowie, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank6.jpg)
Redshank, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal6.jpg)
Teal flock, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlins2.jpg)
Dunlin flock, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pectoral_sandpiper5.jpg)
Pectoral Sandpiper, Dundonald Camp, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pectoral_sandpiper4.jpg)
Pectoral Sandpiper, Dundonald Camp, ©Angus Hogg, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pectoral_sandpiper3.jpg)
Pectoral Sandpiper, Dundonald Camp, ©Dave Grant, 2012
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatcher6.jpg)
Oystercatcher, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greenshank6.jpg)
Greenshank, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal4.jpg)
Teal, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal5.jpg)
Teal, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank5.jpg)
Redshank, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/tundra_bean_goose.jpg)
Tundra Bean Goose, New Cumnock, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/tundra_bean_and_greyalg_geese.jpg)
Tundra Bean Goose and Greylag Geese, New Cumnock, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/tundra_bean_and_greyalg_geese.jpg)
Tundra Bean Goose and Greylag Geese, New Cumnock, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese6.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eurasian_white-front_and_greylag_geese.jpg)
Eurasian White-fronted and Greylag Geese, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/bean_and_pink-feet_geese.jpg)
Bean and Pink-footed Geese, near Galston, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/taiga_bean_goose_and_greylag.jpg)
Taiga Bean Goose and Greylag Geese, near Galston, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/bean_greylag_and_pink-feet_geese.jpg)
Bean, Greylag and Pink-footed Geese, near Galston, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruff3.jpg)
Ruff, Tarbolton Fail Loch ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruff2.jpg)
Ruff, Tarbolton Fail Loch ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew_sandpiper3.jpg)
Curlew Sandpiper, Doonfoot ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew_sandpiper2.jpg)
Curlew Sandpiper, Doonfoot ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-billed_dowitcher.jpg)
Long-billed Dowitcher, Lochlea ©Dave Grant, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron6.jpg)
Grey Herons, Barassie ©Bob Ross, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron5.jpg)
Grey Herons, Barassie ©Bob Ross, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron4.jpg)
Grey Herons, Barassie ©Bob Ross, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_wigeon3.jpg)
American Wigeon, Martnaham ©Chris Baines, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot6.jpg)
Black Guillemot, Saltcoats ©Bruce McInroy, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/manx_shearwater5.jpg)
Manx Shearwater ©Bruce McInroy, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/manx_shearwater4.jpg)
Manx Shearwaters ©Bruce McInroy, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/manx_shearwater3.jpg)
Manx Shearwater off PS Waverley ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/razorbill4.jpg)
Razorbill, South Ayrshire ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great_crested_grebe2.jpg)
Great Crested Grebe, Martnaham, ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover7.jpg)
Ringed Plover, Doonfoot, ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shelduck4.jpg)
Shelduck, Turnberry, ©Gordon McCall, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mallard_up-ending.jpg)
Mallard up-ending, Doonfoot, ©Chris Dooks, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mallard_chat.jpg)
Mallard chatting, Doonfoot, ©Chris Dooks, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/swan_close-up2.jpg)
Swan, Doonfoot, ©Chris Dooks, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_male4.jpg)
Male Eider, Troon, ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank4.jpg)
Redshank, Doonfoot, ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shelduck-fighting.jpg)
Shelduck, Maidens, ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover6.jpg)
Ringed Plover, Maidens, ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shelduck-fighting2.jpg)
Shelduck, Maidens, ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shelduck-fighting3.jpg)
Shelduck, Maidens, ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-tailed_godwit4.jpg)
Black-tailed Godwit, Doonfoot, ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-tailed_godwit3.jpg)
Black-tailed Godwit, Doonfoot, ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shelduck3.jpg)
Shelduck, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/barnacle_geese.jpg)
Barnacle Geese, Blairbowie, ©Angus Hogg, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone9.jpg)
Turnstone, Maidens ©Mark Medcalf, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_duck3.jpg)
Long-tailed Duck, Maidens ©Mark Medcalf, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/med_gull9.jpg)
Mediterranean Gull, Maidens ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eiders_mating.jpg)
Eiders mating, Troon ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshanks4.jpg)
Redshanks, Doonfoot ©Chas Moonie, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/Shag_with_fish.jpg)
Shag with fish, Girvan harbour, ©Mark Medcalf, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye3.jpg)
Male Goldeneye, Irvine harbour, ©Bob Ross, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank3.jpg)
Redshank, Barassie, ©Bob Ross, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatchers5.jpg)
Oystercatchers, Barassie, ©Bob Ross, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/herring_gull_and_eiders.jpg)
Juvenile Herring Gull and Eiders, Troon harbour, ©Bob Ross, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_male3.jpg)
Male Eider, Troon harbour, ©Bob Ross, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/golden_plover_and_dunlin.jpg)
Golden Plover and Dunlin, Barassie, ©Bob Ross, 2011
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_rail3.jpg)
Water Rail, Knockshinnoch SWT, ©James MacDonald, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_rail2.jpg)
Water Rail, Knockshinnoch SWT, ©Kevin Waite, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_rail.jpg)
Water Rail, Knockshinnoch SWT, ©Kevin Waite, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_swans5.jpg)
Whooper Swans, Girvan, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew3.jpg)
Curlew, Pow Burn, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese5.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/jack_snipe.jpg)
Jack Snipe, Seamill, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shorelark.jpg)
Shore Lark, Seamill, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shorelark2.jpg)
Shore Lark, Seamill, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shorelark3.jpg)
Shore Lark, Seamill, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shorelark4.jpg)
Shore Lark, Seamill, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shorelark5.jpg)
Shore Lark, Seamill, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit5.jpg)
Water Pipit, Seamill, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone8.jpg)
Turnstone, Seamill, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mallard_mating.jpg)
Mallard mating, Culzean, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal3.jpg)
Teal, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_duck2.jpg)
Long-tailed Duck, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pectoral_sandpiper2.jpg)
Pectoral Sandpiper, Tarbolton, ©Brian Orr, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pectoral_sandpiper.jpg)
Pectoral Sandpiper, Tarbolton, ©Brian Orr, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew_sandpiper.jpg)
Curlew Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Dave, Julie and Emma Grant, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret6.jpg)
Little Egret, Doonfoot, ©Chas Moonie, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greenshank5.jpg)
Greenshank, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/heron_flying2.jpg)
Heron in flight, Auchincruive, ©John Happs, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gannet-flying-4.jpg)
Gannet, Turnberry, ©Phyllis McCall, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whimbrel3.jpg)
Whimbrel, Turnberry, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shags.jpg)
Shags flying, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone7.jpg)
Turnstone, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper6.jpg)
Purple Sandpipers, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatcher4.jpg)
Oystercatcher, Gailes, ©Bob Ross, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gannet_diving.jpg)
Gannet diving, Troon, ©Bob Ross, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whimbrel.jpg)
Whimbrel, Turnberry, ©Phyllis McCall, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whimbrel2.jpg)
Whimbrel, Turnberry, ©Phyllis McCall, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone6.jpg)
Turnstone, ©Stewart Handling, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shelduck2.jpg)
Pair of Shelduck, Pow Burn, ©John Brown, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/rock_pipit5.jpg)
Rock Pipit in flight, Culzean, ©John Brown, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover_and_knot.jpg)
Ringed Plover and Knot, Prestwick beach, ©John Brown, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank_and_greenshank.jpg)
Redshank and Greenshank, Pow Burn, ©John Brown, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/knots3.jpg)
Knot, Prestwick beach, ©John Brown, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher3.jpg)
Kingfisher, Stevenston Beach, ©Neil Middleton, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher3.jpg)
Kingfisher, Stevenston Beach, ©Neil Middleton, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gadwall.jpg)
Gadwall, Powburn, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/heron4.jpg)
Grey Heron, Powburn, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snipe2.jpg)
Common Snipe, Greenan, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snipe3.jpg)
Common Snipe, Greenan, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/woodcock.jpg)
Woodcock, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/woodcock2.jpg)
Woodcock, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2010
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_goose_dark2.jpg)
Dark-bellied Brent Goose, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_goose_dark.jpg)
Dark-bellied Brent Goose, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_goose_pale.jpg)
Pale-bellied Brent Goose, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit4.jpg)
Water Pipit, Girvan Harbour, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_swans4.jpg)
Whooper Swans, Mochrum Loch, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck+friends.jpg)
Female Ring-necked Duck and friends, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring-necked_duck.jpg)
Female Ring-necked Duck, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/razorbills3.jpg)
Razorbills, South Ayrshire, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew_oystercatcher.jpg)
Curlew and Oystercatcher, Irvine, ©Jim Conway, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/puffins3.jpg)
Puffins, Ailsa Craig, ©James Towill, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/puffins2.jpg)
Puffins, Ailsa Craig, ©James Towill, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/puffin.jpg)
Puffin, Ailsa Craig, ©James Towill, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant3.jpg)
Juvenile Cormorant, Irvine, ©Jim Conway, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone5.jpg)
Turnstone in flight, Irvine, ©Jim Conway, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/rock_pipit4.jpg)
Rock Pipit, Maidens, ©Kirsty Ward, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover5.jpg)
Ringed Plover, Maidens, ©Kirsty Ward, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatcher3.jpg)
Oystercatcher flying, Maidens, ©Kirsty Ward, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/knots2.jpg)
Knot flock, Maidens, ©Kirsty Ward, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/golden_plover5.jpg)
Golden Plover flock, Maidens, ©Kirsty Ward, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlin4.jpg)
Dunlin, Ballantrae, ©Kirsty Ward, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant2.jpg)
Cormorant, Auld Brig, Ayr, ©Kirsty Ward, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese4.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Kirsty Ward, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whoopers_flying3.jpg)
Whooper Swans flying, ©Stewart Handling, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/arctic_skua_sandwich_tern.jpg)
Arctic Skua and Sandwich Tern, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sandwich_tern5.jpg)
Sandwich Tern, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper5.jpg)
Purple Sandpiper, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese3.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Bruce McInroy, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlin3.jpg)
Dunlin, Saltcoats Harbour, ©Bruce McInroy, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/golden_plover4.jpg)
Golden Plover, Turnberry, ©Bruce McInroy, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shoveler.jpg)
Shoveler, Auchenharvie Ponds, ©Bruce McInroy, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper4.jpg)
Purple Sandpipers, Saltcoats Harbour, ©Bruce McInroy, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/green-winged-teal2.jpg)
Green-winged Teal, Capringstone, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/green-winged-teal3.jpg)
Green-winged Teal, Capringstone, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greylags_flying2.jpg)
Greylag Geese flying, Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 2009
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_redshank2.jpg)
Spotted Redshank, Eglinton Country Park, ©Iain Hamlin, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spotted_redshank.jpg)
Spotted Redshank, Eglinton Country Park, ©Iain Hamlin, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher2.jpg)
Kingfisher, Upper Garnock Estuary, ©Iain Hamlin, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_female3.jpg)
Female Goosander, Upper Garnock Estuary, ©Iain Hamlin, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snow_goose.jpg)
Snow Goose, Martnaham, ©Brian Orr, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snow_goose,2.jpg)
Snow Goose, Martnaham, ©Brian Orr, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greenshank4.jpg)
Greenshank, Bogside, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greenshank3.jpg)
Greenshank, Bogside, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_male2.jpg)
Male Eider, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot5.jpg)
Black Guillemot taking off, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot4.jpg)
Black Guillemot in winter plumage, ©Stewart Handling, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruddy_shelduck.jpg)
Female Ruddy Shelduck, Galston Loch, ©Brian Orr, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whoopers_flying2.jpg)
Whooper Swans flying, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese2.jpg)
Brent Geese, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_phalarope3.jpg)
Grey Phalarope, Saltcoats, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_phalarope4.jpg)
Grey Phalarope, Saltcoats, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_phalarope2.jpg)
Grey Phalarope, Saltcoats, ©Brian Orr, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_phalarope5.jpg)
Grey Phalarope (with Black-headed Gull), Saltcoats, ©Brian Orr, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dipper4.jpg)
Dipper, Fairlie, ©Brian Orr, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruff.jpg)
Ruff, Troon, ©Brian Orr, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_plover.jpg)
Grey Plover and friends, Maidens, ©Kirsty Ward, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/golden_plover3.jpg)
Golden Plover, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/buff-breasted_sandpiper1.jpg)
Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Fraser Simpson, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/buff-breasted_sandpiper2.jpg)
Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Fraser Simpson, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/buff-breasted_sandpiper3.jpg)
Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Fraser Simpson, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/buff-breasted_sandpiper4.jpg)
Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/buff-breasted_sandpiper5.jpg)
Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/waders_flying.jpg)
Knot, Dunlin, Sanderling flying, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/waders_flying2.jpg)
Knot, Dunlin, Sanderling flying, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/manx_shearwater2.jpg)
Manx Shearwater, Ailsa Craig, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/guillemot3.jpg)
Guillemot with chick, South Ayrshire, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant_nests.jpg)
Cormorants on nest, South Ayrshire, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant_nest.jpg)
Cormorant on nest, South Ayrshire, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shag.jpg)
Shag, Barassie, ©Fraser Simpson, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/king_eider9.jpg)
King Eider, Woodland Bay, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/king_eider8.jpg)
King Eider, Woodland Bay, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/king_eider7.jpg)
King Eider, Woodland Bay, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great_crested_grebe.jpg)
Great Crested Grebe, Eglinton, ©Robert Mason, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron3.jpg)
Grey Heron flying, Eglinton, ©Stephen Manson, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/kingfisher.jpg)
Kingfisher, Eglinton, ©Stephen Manson, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant_flying2.jpg)
Cormorant flying, Eglinton, ©Stephen Manson, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wood_duck.jpg)
Wood Duck, Rozelle, ©Fred Westcott, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper3.jpg)
Purple Sandpiper, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper2.jpg)
Purple Sandpipers, Ballantrae, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye_displaying3.jpg)
Goldeneye displaying, Scaur o Doon, ©Gordon Fowley, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye_displaying2.jpg)
Goldeneye displaying, Scaur o Doon, ©Gordon Fowley, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye_displaying.jpg)
Goldeneye displaying, Scaur o Doon, ©Gordon Fowley, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye_diving.jpg)
Male Goldeneye diving, Scaur o Doon, ©Gordon Fowley, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/tufted_duck_male.jpg)
Male Tufted Duck, ©Gordon Fowley, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greylag_goose_landing.jpg)
Greylag Goose landing, Irvine, ©Gordon Fowley, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese_shouting.jpg)
Brent Geese shouting, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-breasted_merganser4.jpg)
Male Red-breasted Mergansers displaying, Girvan, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-breasted_merganser3.jpg)
Male Red-breasted Merganser, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-breasted_merganser2.jpg)
Red-breasted Merganser, diving, Troon, ©Angus Hogg, 2008
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone4.jpg)
Turnstone, Dipple, ©Fred Westcott, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling2.jpg)
Sanderling, Dipple, ©Fred Westcott, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover4.jpg)
Ringed Plover family, Lendalfoot, ©Fred Westcott, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/golden_plover2.jpg)
Golden Plover, Doonfoot, ©Fred Westcott, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/common_sandpiper.jpg)
Common Sandpiper, Loch Doon, ©Fred Westcott, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/avocets.jpg)
Avocets, Doonfoot, ©Fred Westcott, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/albino_oystercatcher3.jpg)
Albino Oystercatcher, Fairlie, ©Mark Hope, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/albino_oystercatcher2.jpg)
Albino Oystercatcher, Fairlie, ©Mark Hope, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wigeon_drake3.jpg)
Drake Wigeon, Doonfoot, ©Mark Hope, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone3.jpg)
Turnstone, Doonfoot, ©Mark Hope, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatcher_flock.jpg)
Oystercatcher flock, Barassie, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/heron_landing.jpg)
Heron, Barassie, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/heron3.jpg)
Heron, Barassie, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/heron2.jpg)
Heron, Barassie, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew2.jpg)
Curlew, Barassie, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorants_drying.jpg)
Cormorants drying, Barassie, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret5.jpg)
Little Egret, Powburn, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret4.jpg)
Little Egret, Powburn, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret3.jpg)
Little Egret, Powburn, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_swan3.jpg)
Whooper Swan, Irvine Harbour, ©Mark Hope, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gannet3.jpg)
Gannet, Lendalfoot, ©Alan Mathewson, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gannet2.jpg)
Gannet, Lendalfoot, ©Alan Mathewson, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mandarin_duck3.jpg)
Mandarin Duck, Dean Castle Country Park, ©Mark Hope, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/carolina_wood_duck.jpg)
Carolina Wood Duck, Dean Castle Country Park, ©Mark Hope, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pintail_drake.jpg)
Drake Pintail, Dean Castle Country Park, ©Mark Hope, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eiders_taking_off.jpg)
Eiders taking off, Balkenna, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_wagtail4.jpg)
Grey Wagtail with Minnow, River Garnock, ©Mark Hope, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dotterel.jpg)
Dotterel, Blackcraig Hill, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-tailed_godwit2.jpg)
Black-tailed Godwits, Blairbowie, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit3.jpg)
Water Pipit, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/rock_pipit3.jpg)
Rock Pipit, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mandarin_duck2.jpg)
Mandarin duck at Culzean, ©Fred Westcott, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mandarin_duck.jpg)
Mandarin duck at Culzean, ©Fred Westcott, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_flying.jpg)
Male Scaup taking off, Ardeer, ©Vall Firminger, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mute_swan2.jpg)
Mute Swan, Doonfoot, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit2.jpg)
Water Pipit, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/water_pipit.jpg)
Water Pipit, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_pair.jpg)
Pair of Goosander, River Ayr, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_female2.jpg)
Female Goosander, River Ayr, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_male2.jpg)
Male Goosander, River Ayr, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_wagtail3.jpg)
Grey Wagtail, Maidens, ©Angus Hogg, 2007
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron2.jpg)
Heron, Ayr, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant.jpg)
Cormorant, ©Tom Cameron, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_swan_flying.jpg)
Whooper Swan, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone2.jpg)
Turnstone, Girvan, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_wigeon2.jpg)
American Wigeons, Lochlea, ©Jim Woods, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_flock.jpg)
Eider flock, Troon harbour, ©Kevin Waite, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese_grazing.jpg)
Brent Geese grazing, Troon beach, ©Kevin Waite, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_swan2.jpg)
Black Swan, Doonfoot, ©Ian Thomson, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper-swan.jpg)
Adult Whooper Swan, Irvine harbourside, ©Kevin Waite, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper-swan_spitting.jpg)
Adult Whooper Swan, Irvine harbourside, ©Kevin Waite, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider+crab.jpg)
Female Eider with crab, Irvine harbour, ©Fraser Simpson, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/storm_petrel2.jpg)
Storm Petrel near Ailsa Craig, ©John Martin, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover3.jpg)
Ringed Plover, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret2.jpg)
Little Egret, Loch o th Lowes, New Cumnock, ©Brian Orr, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gannet-flying-3.jpg)
Gannet taking off, ©Tom Cameron, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/razorbills2.jpg)
Razorbills, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/razorbill_flying.jpg)
Razorbill flying, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/razorbills.jpg)
Razorbills, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_tern2.jpg)
Little Tern, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/arctic_tern2.jpg)
Arctic Tern, ©Tom Cameron, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlins.jpg)
Dunlins, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover2.jpg)
Ringed Plover, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/crane_4.jpg)
Crane, Kilmarnock, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/crane_3.jpg)
Crane, Kilmarnock, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/crane_2.jpg)
Crane, Kilmarnock, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/crane_1.jpg)
Crane, Kilmarnock, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/guillemot2.jpg)
Guillemot in Girvan harbour, ©Tom Cameron, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wheatear_3.jpg)
Wheatear, ©Vall Firminger, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/king_eider_6.jpg)
Male King Eider with female Eider at Barassie, ©Brian Orr, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/king_eider_5.jpg)
Male King Eider at Barassie, ©Robert Kelly, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/king_eider_4.jpg)
Male King Eider at Barassie, ©John Molloy, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot_3.jpg)
Black Guillemots flying, Girvan, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_male_flapping.jpg)
Male Eider flapping, ©Angus Hogg, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/heron_flying.jpg)
Grey Heron flying, ©Tom Cameron, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatcher2.jpg)
Oystercatcher flying, ©Tom Cameron, 2006
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/golden_plover.jpg)
Golden Plovers, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/razorbill.jpg)
Winter Razorbill, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sanderling.jpg)
Sanderling flock, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/heron.jpg)
Heron, ©Alice Stevenson, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/manx_shearwater.jpg)
Manx Shearwater, ©Tom Cameron, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/knots.jpg)
Flock of Knots passing Turnberry, ©Tom Cameron, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal2.jpg)
Drake Teal, ©Tom Cameron, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dipper3.jpg)
Dipper, ©Brian Orr, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/lesser_scaup.jpg)
First winter, Lesser Scaup, ©Brian Orr, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank2.jpg)
Redshank, ©Alice Stevenson, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_swans2.jpg)
Adult and Juvenile Whooper Swans, ©Alice Stevenson, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whoopers_flying.jpg)
Whooper Swans flying, ©Alice Stevenson, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_landing.jpg)
Whooper Swan coming in to land, ©Alice Stevenson, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/rock_pipit2.jpg)
Rock Pipit, Maidens, ©Robert Kelly, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greenshank2.jpg)
Greenshank, Hunterston, ©Robert Kelly, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/garganey_drake.jpg)
Drake Garganey, Hunterston, ©Robert Kelly, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_family.jpg)
Whooper Swan family, Loans, ©Alice Stevenson, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatcher_albino.jpg)
Albino Oystercatcher, Girvan, ©Brian Orr, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greylags_flying.jpg)
Greylag Geese flying, ©Tom Cameron, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wigeon_drake2.jpg)
Drake Wigeon, ©Tom Cameron, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gannet_juvenile.jpg)
Juvenile Gannet, ©Tom Cameron, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/fulmar.jpg)
Fulmar, ©Tom Cameron, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant_flying.jpg)
Cormorant in flight, ©Tom Cameron, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/guillemot.jpg)
Guillemot, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/bar-tailed_godwit.jpg)
Bar-tailed Godwit, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/rock_pipit.jpg)
Rock Pipit, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dipper2.jpg)
Dipper, ©Vall Firminger, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/coot_family.jpg)
Coot family, ©Alice Stevenson, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black-tailed_godwit.jpg)
Black-tailed Godwit, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/coot.jpg)
Coot, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring_plover_nest.jpg)
Ringed Plover nest, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/king+common_eider.jpg)
King and Common Eider at Barassie, ©Brian Orr, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/king_eider_3.jpg)
Male King Eider at Barassie, ©Brian Orr, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider_male.jpg)
Male Eider, ©Vallerie Firminger, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye2.jpg)
Male Goldeneye, ©Vallerie Firminger, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mute_swan.jpg)
Mute Swan, ©Vallerie Firminger, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/curlew.jpg)
Curlew, ©Tom Cameron, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/canada_goose.jpg)
Canada Goose, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/teal.jpg)
Teal, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/shelduck.jpg)
Shelduck, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-throated_diver.jpg)
Red-throated Diver, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/redshank.jpg)
Redshank, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/red-breasted_merganser.jpg)
Red-breasted Merganser, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pochard.jpg)
Pochard, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mute_swan_set.jpg)
Mute Swans, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/moorhen.jpg)
Moorhen, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greylag_geese.jpg)
Greylag Geese, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_heron.jpg)
Grey Heron, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye_set.jpg)
Goldeneye, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/eider.jpg)
Eider, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dunlin.jpg)
Dunlin, ©Kirsty Ward, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/bewicks+whoopers.jpg)
Bewicks Swan in with Whooper Swans, ©Don Smith, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ring_plover_lineup.jpg)
Ringed Plovers, ©Brian Orr, 2005
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mallard_flying.jpg)
Mallard flying at Culzean, ©Fred Westcott, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/mallard_flying2.jpg)
Mallard flying at Culzean, ©Fred Westcott, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gannet-flying-2.jpg)
Gannet Flying, ©Tom Cameron, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_female.jpg)
Female Goosander, ©Tom Cameron, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goosander_male.jpg)
Male Goosander, ©Tom Cameron, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/turnstone.jpg)
Turnstone, ©Brian Orr, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/green-winged-teal.jpg)
Green-winged Teal, ©Brian Orr, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little-ringed-plover.jpg)
Little Ringed Plover, ©Brian Orr, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/tufted_duck+chicks.jpg)
Female Tufted Duck and chicks, ©Brian Orr, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot_2.jpg)
Pair of Black Guillemots, ©Tom Cameron, 2004
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wigeon_drake.jpg)
Drake Wigeon, Fairlie, ©Brian Orr, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/goldeneye.jpg)
Drake Goldeneye, Irvine Harbour, ©Brian Orr, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/cormorant_shag.jpg)
Cormorant and Shag, Seamill, ©Hugh Addlesee, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/bt_diver.jpg)
Black-throated Diver, Lendlafoot, ©Hugh Addlesee, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/velvet_scoter.jpg)
Velvet Scoter and Eider, Largs, ©Hugh Addlesee, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaupm1.jpg)
Male Scaup, Auchenharvie, ©Hugh Addlesee, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaupm2.jpg)
Male Scaup, Auchenharvie, ©Hugh Addlesee, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scpxtuft1.jpg)
Scaup x Tufted Duck, Auchenharvie, ©Hugh Addlesee, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pink-footed-geese.jpg)
Pink-footed Geese, Blairbowie, ©Brian Orr, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/purple_sandpiper.jpg)
Purple Sandpiper at Saltcoats Harbour, ©Brian Orr, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/greenshank.jpg)
Greenshank, Doonfoot, ©Hugh Addlesee, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/oystercatcher.jpg)
Oystercatcher, Hunterston Clydeport, ©Brian Orr, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_guillemot.jpg)
Black Guillemots, Troon Harbour, ©Brian Orr, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/long-tailed_duck.jpg)
Immature/Female Long-tailed Duck, Shewalton, ©Brian Orr, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gannet-flying.jpg)
Gannet flying, ©Tony Barr, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/king_eider_1.jpg)
Male King Eider at Saltcoats, ©Brian Orr, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/king_eider_2.jpg)
Male King Eider at Saltcoats, ©Brian Orr, 2003
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_wigeon.jpg)
American Wigeon at Irvine Beach Park, ©Dave Hatton, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snowy_egret1.jpg)
Snowy Egret at Ardeer Golf Club, ©Angus Hogg, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup.jpg)
Flock of Scaup at Auchenharvie, ©Brian Orr, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/auchenharvie_scaup.jpg)
Scaup at Auchenharvie, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/maidens_brent.jpg)
Brent Geese at Maidens, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/martnaham_smew.jpg)
Male Smew at Martnaham with Goldeneye, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/brent_geese.jpg)
Brent Geese at Maidens, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ringed_plover.jpg)
Ringed Plover at Maidens, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/sandwich_terns.jpg)
Sandwich Terns at Maidens, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/adult_smew.jpg)
Adult Smew at Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/first_year_male_smew.jpg)
First-year male Smew at Martnaham, ©Dave Grant, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/black_swan.jpg)
Black Swan, Meickle Fosside Farm, Fenwick, ©Brian Orr, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/dabchick.jpg)
Little Grebe at Auchenharvie, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/albino_oystercatcher.jpg)
Partial albino Oystercatcher at Irvine Beach Park, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_female.jpg)
Female Scaup at Auchenharvie, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_male.jpg)
Male Scaup at Auchenharvie, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_hybird+females.jpg)
Scaup x Tufted Duck hybird and female Scaup at Auchenharvie, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/scaup_tufted_hybrid.jpg)
Scaup x Tufted Duck hybird at Auchenharvie, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/whooper_swans.jpg)
Whooper Swans at Garnock Floods, ©John Molloy, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snipe.jpg)
Snipe, ©Dave Grant, 2002
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ruddy_duck.jpg)
Ruddy Duck at Northcraig Reservoir, ©Kevin Waite, 2001
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ross_goose_1.jpg)
Ross Goose at Seamill, ©Kevin Waite, 2001
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ross_goose_2.jpg)
Ross Goose at Seamill, ©Kevin Waite, 2001
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ross_goose_4.jpg)
First-winter Ross Goose at Irvine Beach Park, ©Brian Orr, 2001
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snowy_egret2.jpg)
Snowy Egret at Ardrossan, ©Brian Orr, 2001
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snowy_egret3.jpg)
Snowy Egret at Ardrossan, ©Brian Orr, 2001
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snowy_egret4.jpg)
Snowy Egret at Ardrossan, ©Brian Orr, 2001
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snowy_egret5.jpg)
Snowy Egret at Ardrossan, ©Brian Orr, 2001
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/snowy_egret8.jpg)
Snowy Egret at Ardrossan, ©Brian Orr, 2001
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/ailsa_gannets.jpg)
Ailsa Craig gannetry, ©Bernie Zonfrillo, 2000
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/littleauk.jpg)
Little Auk, Seamill, ©John Burton, 1999
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/littleauk2.jpg)
Little Auk, Seamill, ©John Burton, 1999
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/little_egret.jpg)
Little Egret, Bogside Flats, Irvine, ©Brian Orr, 1997
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/harlequin_ducks.jpg)
Harlequin Ducks, 1st winter females Kennedys Pass, ©Mark Darling, 1996
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/harlequin_duck1.jpg)
Harlequin Duck at Kennedys Pass, ©Angus Hogg, 1996
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/harlequin_duck2.jpg)
Harlequin Duck at Kennedys Pass, ©Angus Hogg, 1996
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/night_heron.jpg)
Night Heron at Stair, ©Angus Hogg, 1995
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/american_golden_plover.jpg)
American Golden Plover, Juv at Maiden harbour, ©Mark Darling, 1995
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pom_skua_1.jpg)
Pomarine Skua, adult Irvine harbour, ©Brian Orr, 1990
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/pom_skua_2.jpg)
Pomarine Skua, adult Irvine harbour, ©Brian Orr, 1990
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/grey_phalarope.jpg)
Grey Phalarope at Martnaham, ©Angus Hogg, 1985
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/barrows_goldeneye.jpg)
Barrows Goldeneye, Irvine, ©Pete Wheeler, 1982
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/wilson_phalarope.jpg)
Wilsons Phalarope at Knockshinnoch Lagoons, ©Angus Hogg, 1978
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/spoonbill.jpg)
Spoonbill at Hunterston, ©Angus Hogg, 1978
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/great_shearwater.jpg)
Great Shearwater off Ailsa Craig, ©Fraser McConnell, 1973
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/gannet.jpg)
Gannet, ©Angus Hogg
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/storm_petrel.jpg)
Storm Petrel, ©Angus Hogg
![](https://www.ayrshire-birding.org.uk/images/birds/thumbs/leachs_petrel.jpg)
Leach's Petrel, ©Angus Hogg