A quick update from Torry. Yesterday was still rather mild, although I didn't get out until the final hour of daylight. A Black Redstart was still around the MAREX building, perching up on the south side on Abbey Road at one stage. Otherwise, it was all about the Purple Sandpiper Totaliser. Would the record be broken?
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Nearly, but not quite.
Today was much colder and felt like the first day of winter. The wind had gone round a bit more to the west by the time I got out and the sun was actually quite pleasant. Three Snow Buntings flew south over Greyhope Bay, my first of the winter. Offshore things were pretty quiet, although a Long-tailed Duck went north. I didn't see the Black Redstart but didn't look for too long. It wouldn't surprise me if it's moved on though.