Whooper Swan

Seen nesting on the banks of the Clyde just across from Clydebank College.

The whooper swan is a large white swan, bigger than a Bewick's swan. It has a long thin neck, which it usually holds erect, and black legs. Its black bill has a large triangular patch of yellow on it. It is mainly a winter visitor to the UK from Iceland, although a couple of pairs nest in the north. The estuaries and wetlands it visits on migration and for winter roosts need protection. Its winter population and small breeding numbers make it an Amber List species.

Thanks to the RSPB for information.

Ferry Green

On an open space of ground beside the Renfrew ferry is the preserved engine made in Robert Napiers Lancefield works for the paddle tug Clyde which was built for the Clyde Navigation Trust by AJ Inglis at Pointhouse in 1851.

CMS Buster

CMS Buster at work at Clydebank.

Svitzer Milford

Seen at Diesel Wharf in the upper Clyde,in the background is the BAE shipyard at Govan.

HMS Biter

HMS Biter a coastal training craft,seen here passing Kilcreggan.

Dunglass Oil Jetty

The Coaster Mornes passing the remains of Dunglass Oil Jetty which was used for bunkering ships.

Heading back from Arran I would say!