Epney This morning the CASPIAN TERN from 7:30am and was in the area for most of the morning until midday. It was in the gull roost from Zeiss hide at WWT Slimbridge between 2:45-4pm. (Martyn Leighton). No further reports this evening. This morning the TURTLE DOVE for its 10th day in gardens around the Anchor Inn again on and off throughout the day. Please park sensibly by the entrance opposite the seawall or on the road without blocking access and not in the pub unless you are using it. Also do not park in the private residents car park at Longney Crib. Thank you. Also a Red Kite flew downstream at 8:30am. (Martin Vaisey).

Caspian Tern by Alan McIlquham
WWT Slimbridge From Zeiss hide a CURLEW SANDPIPER with 12 Dunlins, an eclipse drake GARGANEY and two Spoonbills at Mid Point. (Slimbridge Sightings).
Coombe Hill Meadows A Snipe and a Green Sandpiper also five Whinchats (2 ads, 3 juvs). (Ian Hull).
Maisemore Ham This morning an adult Whinchat, three Redstarts, two Yellow Wagtails, ten Sand Martins, a Sparrowhawk and a Kestrel. (Andy Jayne).
Gloucester At Coney Hill today three Peregrines, an adult and two juveniles circling overhead. (Josh Adamms).
Forest of Dean 21 Swifts over Ellwood this morning and four Swallows over the football pitch. At Cannop Ponds a pair of Grey Wagtails by the sluice. (Christine Mora).
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