Beachley Point     On Chapel Rock at high tide this morning were two wintering WHIMBRELS, ten Oystercatchers, three Redshanks, 25 Dunlins and a Turnstone. On the saltmarsh a WATER PIPIT and female Stonechat. (John Sanders).

WWT Slimbridge     The LAPLAND BUNTING again on the Dumbles at lunchtime viewed from Holden Tower. (R Mundy). Two BITTERNS in flight from Zeiss Hide at 9:30am. (Slimbridge Sightings).

Stow-on-the-Wold     The BLUE ROCK THRUSH of unknown origin still present today in the area around Fisher Close but no longer roosting there. Strictly no parking in Fisher 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. (Keith Jennings).

Ashley     A Tawny Owl calling at 2:30am. (Mark Grieve).