Pastures New at Loch leven

 Even though we have been here nearly two years, there are parts of Loch Leven that we haven't explored yet. (It's a big loch!!) This time we parked at the far end of the Kirkgate car park, then walked away from the park and Kinross, past Kirkgate point. We were told there's another hide/screen that way. It was a delightful walk and within 10 minutes we had seen a Red Squirrel and two Roe Deer. Then 5 or so minutes further we found the hide. It's a screen with a roof, although the few across the Loch is hampered by a tree on the left hand side. We had great views of Pink-footed geese, 

Pochard,

a solitary Goldeneye,

as well as Great Crested Grebe, Buzzard, Lapwing, Nute Swan of course, there are hundreds all year round on the loch, another Red Squirrel and Tufted Duck.

In all we had four separate Red Squirrel sightings, but they were all a bit skittish and I couldn't get a photo... next time!

Finally on the way back we saw a Buzzard and a Sparrowhawk having a bit of a barny.

A great recce for a new walk, perhaps we might explore a bit further next time, we'll see.