9th to the 14th Feb

Small numbers of thrushes are still present on the island with the Mistle Thrush being seen again on the 9th. A Taiga Bean Goose was an addition to the goose flock from the 11th. Finch numbers are increasing again has spring draws closer with 20 Linnet on the 12th and 72 Twite counted in the remains of the obs crop fields on the 13th. 45 Snow Buntings at westness on the 12th beats the years previous highest total of 17. The female Ring-necked Duck as been on ancum loch throughout.