This sounds all very depressing but 2018 was full of good times as well. I finally managed to see Houbara Bustards and Cream Coloured Coursers and saw some great new birds in the UK, most of them classed as "megas". The Scillies finally delivered me some good birds and lifers in the shape of Red-eyed Vireo and Grey-cheeked Thrush. Warwick proved that it is not a total dead zone as far as birds are concerned and that you can see a good variety of birds if you put your mind to it by just staying put in one area.
Below are the highlights of the year in photo format:-