A delayed report of sightings (from Tues.12th Feb) but if anyone in the north of the county wishes to try their luck these birds are likely still to be there: Hirsel Lake: 22 Goldeneye, 32 Goosander (1 Kingfisher) amongst others. South bank of the River Tweed, between Cornhill & Wark: a herd of c150 Whooper Swans.