I have just got round to writing up a days birding and photography in Aberdeenshire, from February.
Despite poor weather, I saw some reasonable birds, including plenty of Geese and a good flock of c. 30 Purple Sandpiper at Girdleness.
For a short illustrated report, have a look at http://www.stephenburch.com/trips/s.../scotland09.htm
Nice report Stephen. Shame you were unlucky with the weather - we don't really get that much rain here!
Good report.Try coming back on June 19th,I think we get sunshine on that day..!