A chilly afternoon around Castle Semple Loch was more notable for what wasn't seen than what was, with Goldeneye, normally so evident, now completely absent. Highlight at RSPB Lochwinnoch was a male Reed Bunting visiting the centre feeders. Over at the country park visitor centre, the calling Chiffchaff was absent. No sign, either, of any Sand Martins. On a plus note, the Marsh Marigolds are now in flower.