WWT Slimbridge A juvenile HEN HARRIER flew N toward Frampton, being mobbed by Marsh Harrier. Then it returned, hunting the Dumbles foreshore, before heading towards Purton. (Martin McGill). Three Wheatears, two Whinchats and a Stonechat along the fence line at Mid Point. Also a juvenile MERLIN later. (Neil Smart).
Frampton At the Sailing Lake two Common Sandpipers, four Green Sandpipers, a Yellow-legged Gull, 30+ Sand Martins, 50+ Swallows, a Yellow Wagtail, 16 Meadow Pipits, two Reed Warblers, a Lapwing, seven Tufted Ducks, 12 Shovelers and 14 Gadwalls today. (Nick Goatman).
Ashleworth Ham This afternoon birds included a Kingfisher, a Tawny Owl hooting, two Grey Herons, a Raven, a Chiffchaff, a male Reed Bunting, 11 Sand Martins, six House Martins, three Swallows, two Linnets, eight Goldfinches, a Stock Dove and five Buzzards. (John Fletcher).
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