Berkeley A singing male BLACK REDSTART at Berkeley Power Station at 1:52pm today. It was on the southern area on the “huts” and the power house corner itself (the south-east) part. (Ken Heron).
WWT Slimbridge A BITTERN again from Zeiss hide at 10:50am, also a female Marsh Harrier. (Phil Pope). c120 White-fronted Geese and eight Pink-footed Geese feeding on the Bottom New Piece at 9:45am. (Slimbridge Sightings).
Cotswold Water Park West The LESSER WHITETHROAT possibly of the Eastern race blythi still at Shorncote reedbed along the stream beside the footpath, usually by the last bramble covered hawthorn just before the deepest flood on the path. Park at South Cerney playing field car park at Upper Up at SU043969 and walk W along the footpath to SU03669682. This bird is secretive and requires patience. Wellies are a must, the footpath is underwater from sewage farm run off in places. (Andy Jordan).
Frampton A Little Owl behind the church at 7:25am. (MK). The roosting Tawny Owl again at Court Field today. (Ken Heron).
Quedgeley Garden birds in Shelduck Road today included, six Goldfinches, four Greenfinches, two Chaffinches, two Blackcaps (1m ,1f), a Goldcrest and a Chiffchaff. (Steve Pullen).
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