Monthly Archives: January 2017

Frampton     The GREAT WHITE EGRET still on Court Lake this afternoon at 2pm in the NE arm, this morning it was on Splatt flashes. Also a female MARSH HARRIER hunting at Splatt Bridge at 3pm. (MK/Roberta Goodall). Two, possibly three WATER PIPITS on … Continue reading →

Stow-on-the-Wold     The BLUE ROCK THRUSH of unknown origin still present today but elusive in Fishers Close and surrounding streets. Strictly no parking in Fishers Close, there is a public car park near the Bell pub 5 minutes walk away or find alternative … Continue reading →

Sherborne Water Meadows     A ringtail HEN HARRIER flushed from a reedy ditch and a Marsh Tit in Picardy Copse today. (Ian Hull).  Arlingham     The RICHARD’S PIPIT at 11am in the field just NW of the rough field with the mistletoe-covered hawthorn, on … Continue reading →

Deerhurst     This afternoon a male BLACK REDSTART near Deerhurst in a meadow on the bank of the river. (Terry Sykes). Tuffley     Four WAXWINGS at Bodiam Avenue today opposite Althorpe Close . (Mark Hobson). Frampton     The GREAT WHITE EGRET still in the NE … Continue reading →

Arlingham     Three male and four female/immature COMMON SCOTERS arrived from the N and settled on the river between Arlingham Passage and Newnham church for a few minutes before flying off downriver at 10:08am. (Andy Jayne/Gemma Waters). The RICHARD’S PIPIT this … Continue reading →

Gloucester     Belated news of two Ring-necked Parakeets in a garden in Denmark Road at SO836193 on January 7th, but not since. (Tracey Bayle). Ashley     140+ Fieldfares, 135+ Redwings, two Great Spotted Woodpecker, 22+ Linnets, 20+ Chaffinches, three Yellowhammers, a Kestrel, 32 Skylarks, three Buzzards,  … Continue reading →

Cheltenham     c30 WAXWINGS in Swindon Road between Chosen View Road junction and Buildbase again today. (Tanya Allen). A small flock of WAXWINGS opposite Cotswold BMW garage on Tewkesbury Road. (Louise Bride). Quedgeley     A WAXWING in a garden on Curtis Hayward Drive today. (Paula … Continue reading →

Cheltenham     30+ WAXWINGS in Swindon Road between Chosen View Road junction and Buildbase again today. (Les Waring/Pete Long). Pics by Les. Bussage     13 WAXWINGS in the tree tops opposite Tanglewood Way this morning and another 20 WAXWINGS on cotoneaster off the Ridge. Also a … Continue reading →

Cheltenham     41 WAXWINGS in Swindon Road between Chosen View Road junction and Buildbase again today at 11:30am.  (Jon Mercer/Colin Greenfield). Gloucester     Two WAXWINGS at Cole Avenue lights until 3:30pm at least. (Fred Hobson per Mark Hobson). Frampton     Two GREAT WHITE EGRETS at the eastern … Continue reading →

Cheltenham     34 WAXWINGS in Swindon Road between Chosen View Road junction and Buildbase again today at 11:30am. (Dave Pearce). Frampton     The GREAT WHITE EGRET still at the eastern end of Court Lake today. (Roy Widgery). Saul     Four CATTLE EGRETS in horse paddocks beside the Arlingham … Continue reading →