Gloucester A YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER at Alney Island mid-afternoon today. Presumably the same bird that was seen 2 months ago on 12th January, it was quite easy to follow as it moved around the leafless trees near the Lock House at SO823183 and was calling occasionally. (Andy Jayne). A BLACK REDSTART on Pearce Way this morning but not located later. (Mark Hobson).
Frampton pools At Court Lake this evening four Cattle Egrets, a Great White Egret, 12 Little Egrets, a male Shoveler and two Oystercatchers. (Nick Goatman).
Coombe Hill Meadows Early morning birds included two Mute Swans, 43 Canada Geese, two Shelducks, 350 Wigeon, 160 Teal, 15 Mallards, five Gadwalls, 53 Shovelers, four Pintails, 12 Tufted Ducks, a Cormorant, two Grey Herons, four Oystercatchers, five Lapwings, 17 Curlews, a Redshank, 40 Fieldfares and 2-3 Reed Buntings. (Mike Smart).
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