MID-ARGYLL: an adult Glaucous Gull showing well at the head of Loch Gilp mid-morning (Jim Dickson).
NORTH ARGYLL: a report from Andy Dale of a single Waxwing in Achinreir, Barcaldine on 1st January, followed by a flock of 10 on 6th January. This flock was battling with a very aggressive mistle thrush over the last rowan tree with berries.
COWAL: three Black Grouse at Craigendive today (Alistair McGregor).
TIREE: a Jackdaw at Loch an Eilein – the first of the winter here (John Bowler).