Optimism

Brambling hunt around New Abbey to Loch Arthur was negative. LA virtually birdless apart from 2♂️ Goosander, half dozen Mallard & 4 Teal. Hawfinch hunt around Kirkconnell House grounds also negative. Couple of Red Kite circling over. Kirkconnell Flow pair of Stonechat, 1 Reed Bunting & lots of winter thrushes in the wider area. Southerness Point had c30 Knot, a few Dunlin, 2 Little Egret, Heron & usual others, inc tame Jackdaw climbing scope tripod but didn't find a Purple Sandpiper. Gillfoot Bay had several Bar-tailed Godwit, possibly up to 20, c500 Golden Plover, several Grey Plover & usual others. Grey Squirrel seen off back road from New Abbey to Kirkconnell House😱. PJ