Friday 2nd February 2018
	In Orkney, the Northern Harrier reappeared on North Ronaldsay, before it headed towards Sanday, and the Thayer's Gull reappeared at Ibsley Water, Hampshire briefly late afternoon. Long staying rarities seen today included the Horned Lark in Surrey, Penduline Tit in Gloucestershire, Spotted Sandpiper in Nottinghamshire, Long-billed Dowitcher in Kent, Black Scoter in County Kerry, Ferruginous Duck in Somerset and Bonaparte's Gull in Devon. Scarcities included the Little Bunting, Richard's Pipit, a Yellow-browed Warbler, a Todd's Canada Goose, two Parrot Crossbills, five American Wigeon, eight Glossy Ibises, 11 Shorelarks and 13 Waxwings.
-  Will Soar, RBA