A big birdwatching day started in the grounds of Old Scone where a single Hawfinch called from an exposed branch before two groups of seven birds flew over. Also in the area was a singing Nuthatch. Next stop was Loch of Kinnordy where four different raptor species were seen. Tree Sparrows there gave excellent views as did a single Red Squirrel. The East Neuk of Fife produced Corn Buntings at several sites including up to six in a village playing field. These birds were remarkably confiding with birds singing from the top of a small tree, from the ground and in a short, exaggerated song-flight. Alexander's was flowering all along the clifftop.