26th January

Just as forecast, today was indeed a shocker and only the most conscientious ventured out into the continuous drizzle and freshening wind. A Redwing was at the Obs, a Black Redstart at Portland Castle and 160 Dunlin and 2 Bar-tailed Godwits at Ferrybridge.

Despite the miserable conditions the Black Redstart was showing nicely at Portland Castle © Pete Saunders: