Introduction

This evening I am reporting on an emergence of waterbird new life at a local pond. This entails a near synchronized hatching of ducklings, goslings and cygnets.

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Location of waterbird new life is the pond is Rouken Glen Country Park, Glasgow, Scotland. This is rich in bird life from Swans and Canada Geese through to Moorhens and Dabchicks.

Here is a family group of two parent Mute Swans with newly hatched cygnets.

This video shows a family of Canada Geese with no less than 10 goslings. The latter are voraciously eating grass to boost weight and thus deter predators. Note nearby Heron which is eying up a tasty snack.

This video shows a mother Mallard Duck with newly hatched family of ducklings.

Refer this web page for more information on bird watching in Scotland.

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For information on Scotland’s extensive history, wildlife, geology, sightseeing and much more please refer to the publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle.