Walmore Common     Six adult Whooper Swans today, no doubt the birds seen previously in the Highnam area. (Andy Jayne).

Forest of Dean     At Blaize Bailey birds seen from the house this afternoon in the hedgerow of the field beyond the garden three Redwings, three Bramblings, numerous Goldfinches, several Siskins and a male Hawfinch. (Peter Boorman & Lynne Mayers).

Ebley     Around Ebley Meadows, along the River Frome and canal this morning birds included a Kingfisher, a Green Woodpecker, a Grey Heron, eight Long-tailed Tits, 14 Mallards, two Mute Swans and a Pied Wagtail. (Malcolm Balster).

Cirencester     A Kingfisher on the River Churn by the bridge and a Ring-necked Parakeet in Tesco’s car park. (Felicity Cobb). Pics by Felicity.

Hailey Wood     A huge mixed Chaffinch and Brambling flock next to the entrance to Hailey Wood sawmill visible from the road. At least 500 birds – appeared to be roughly equal numbers of Chaffinches and Bramblings. (Peter Chapell).