Whilst there is still plenty of time for some avian surprises before the year is out, today's brisk northwesterly had a distinctive wintery feel to it, with an unringed Blackcap, a Snipe and a late Swallow the only evidence of new arrivals from around the Bill. Elsewhere, a new Black Redstart was logged at Ferrybridge alongside a total of 3 Knot, 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese and a Bar-tailed Godwit whilst 2 Eider were present in the Harbour.