Had my first yesterday too (Horrocksfold). Checked last year's dates and found my first was in first week of March, but they stayed to breed in next door's garden.

Indeed. Usually expect to see them at Moses gate but havent seen any at all anywhere this winter. Always get them in my garden in the spring so will be interesting to see if they appear.

1st Siskin I have seen this winter in my garden yesterday. Seem to be a bit thin on the ground this year compared to last year.