Stow-on-the-Wold The BLUE ROCK THRUSH of unknown origin still present today in Fishers Close and surrounding streets and showing well but not until 11:45am following a foggy start. Strictly no parking in Fishers Close, there is a public car park near the Bell pub 5 minutes walk away or find alternative parking in the town. Please show the residents respect and as much privacy as is possible. There will be a collection for Kate’s Home Nursing please give generously on site or on-line. Also a WAXWING in Union Street seen earlier and then again briefly at 11:45am when it was lost to sight when it flew into fog. (Mark Dowie).
Cheltenham A WAXWING at Prestbury church at 3:45pm. (Rare Bird Alert).
Frampton 12 CATTLE EGRETS flew in to roost at Court Lake at 4:25pm. (Nick Goatman). A male MERLIN at Splatt Bridge this afternoon, also a Little Egret, a Redshank, three Stonechats and a small flock of Fieldfares and Redwings. (Morag Hughes).
Damery Along the Little Avon Damery this afternoon two Dippers, two Grey Wagtails, a Redwing, two Goldcrests and a Song Thrush. (David Poulton).
May Hill A pair of Stonechats at the top of May Hill this morning. (Rob Guest).
Twyning A Fieldfare today, a garden tick, also recent visits from a male Blackcap and a ringed male Reed Bunting. (Chris & Phil Andrews).
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