In reply to Bottom Clinger:
A member of RSPB staff at the Loch Leven reserve told me there was a wheatear seen this morning (in non public part of reserve) and they now have 8 known nests of lapwing so far though a lot more still to nest, and an Osprey was seen flying though recently. Also, one Swallow was seen at the centre buildings earlier in the week looking decidedly unhappy with the hail at the time; not seen since and they think it could have died if it hadn’t managed to get shelter or flown to a warmer area.
I saw what could have been several swifts feeding over the water earlier in week, but weather was awful, visibility poor and so could have been any similar bird. Seems a bit early for them.
New to me sightings today , several Gadwell ducks, and a Willow Warbler* (or I think it was!). Otherwise, a red squirrel - used to humans - was teasing me running closer than I could focus at. Even saw meadow pipits today.
*If I got a good enough photo of the willow warbler I’ll post up later to see if anyone can confirm (or not) ID.