Blizzards and a biting Arctic wind were a fitting stage for a magnificent flurry of '201' Snow Buntings, flashing white wings, as they flew low across the tundra-like landscape of Donna Nook. Meanwhile, the lovely American Robin, posing on the grass verge of an industrial estate in Grimsby, seemed quite incongruous. Other big hits included Smew, displaying Goldeneye, confiding Knot, and close encounters with 3 Barn Owls, which perched obligingly and even hunted to within 30 yards of our group! Pure magic.