Sunday 4 April 2010

Nesting time


Those of you that spend a lot of time in and around the Torrs will know that this time of year is a hive of activity for our feathered friends.


Many birds and water fowl are now hunting for mates and for that perfect nesting site - many can be seen in and around Archie - dippers are nesting in the walls next to the weir (can be spotted from the stone bridge), blue and great tits are nesting in the stone walls underneath Union Road bridge.


The Mallards (above) haven't quite decided where their new homes will be but there are several pairs in and around the weir looking for that perfect spot !