Friday 9th January 2009
	A male Pine Bunting was seen briefly in the Nanjizal Valley area of Cornwall today, which may prove popular if relocated, as the Snowy Owl remains nearby at Zennor. Five Cattle Egrets were also in the Nanjizal area, with at least one on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, and nine are in County Cork. Another Snowy Owl was seen this morning, on Westray, Orkney. Also in Scotland, a new Lesser Scaup was found on Islay, Argyll, although there was no sign of the female Canvasback on the same island. Lingering rarities included the Glaucous-winged Gull, three King Eiders, two Penduline Tits, Ferruginous Duck and Red-breasted Goose.
-  Will Soar, RBA