Cleeve Hill     The first WHEATEAR of the year on the common this morning. Also in the Washpool valley, three Peregrines circling overhead with a Buzzard. Also a Yellowhammer, a Song Thrush, a Meadow Pipit and a Stonechat. (Greg Lee).

Ashleworth Ham     A GREAT WHITE EGRET which flew off at 3pm towards the river. (Martin Ineson).

Stroud     Along the River Frome at lunchtime a Dipper., a Kingfisher, two Grey Wagtails and a Water Rail. (Simon Ashley).

Robinswood Hill     Mid afternoon seven Chiffchaffs, two Goldcrests, two Buzzards, four Song Thrushes, 11 Jackdaw and a Jay. Also two Small Tortoiseshells. (John Fletcher).