The weather headlines consisted of a covering of snow at dawn, with frequent snow showers until mid-morning; winds were light but temperatures reached a mere one degree C, despite sunny skies. Presumably the Bittern last seen almost two weeks ago was relocated on Thornwick Pools late afternoon. Increased totals of 22 Lapwing and five Song Thrush were indicative of local cold weather movements. Less so, the Short-eared Owl that remained in the Lighthouse Grasslands area. A confiding Lapland Bunting showed on the cliff top path alongside the Golf Course; another frequented Oceanview, whilst 19 Yellowhammers fed in a village garden.
