Managed to fit in an early morning trip to south Lanarkshire to do my two late-winter, timed-tetrad visits. The first count, in the tetrad around Waterside Bridge, was notable for numerous Chaffinches and Great Tits (but absolutely no Blackbirds or Wrens) as well as single Common Buzzard, Pheasant and Dipper. The second count, along the River Nethan, produced very few birds, despite good viewing conditions. Perhaps the spot chosen was a little too exposed at this time of year. Whatever the reason, only around a dozen species were detected. I suspect another, longer visit (if I can squeeze one in before the end of the month) may be required to achieve a respectable winter species total for the tetrad.