Monthly Archives: July 2022

Thursday 21st July 2022

WWT Slimbridge     The CASPIAN TERN was elusive this morning and was seen on the canal between Slimbridge and Purton at 7:46am heading S (Dave Paynter). Then it was seen at Frampton heading N on the canal towards Epney. (John … Continue reading

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Wednesday 20th July 2022

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 … Continue reading

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Tuesday 19th July 2022

Epney    This morning the CASPIAN TERN flew in at 6:20am and was in the area for most of the day. This morning the TURTLE DOVE  for its 9th day in gardens around the Anchor Inn again from 5am on … Continue reading

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Monday 18th July 2022

WWT Slimbridge     An adult PECTORAL SANDPIPER showing along the muddy S/SW shore of the flood of the Top New Piece viewed from Zeiss hide. No sign later as the bird disappeared into vegetation but could well still be present. … Continue reading

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Sunday 17th July 2022

Epney     This afternoon the CASPIAN TERN flew in shortly before 4pm and was still there until 6pm at least. Also the TURTLE DOVE  for its 7th day on wires and in trees around the Anchor Inn again today. Please … Continue reading

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Saturday 16th July 2022

Epney     The CASPIAN TERN again opposite the Anchor occasionally today. First seen at 9:55am then flew NE at 10:35am. (Paul Masters/Roy Kinchin/Sam Walker). It returned at 3:45pm for a while. (Julian Long). Generally the best place to look for … Continue reading

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Friday 15th July 2022

Epney     The CASPIAN TERN showing well opposite the Anchor from 5:40am until 8:07am when it flew inland NE. (MK/Paul Taylor). It returned to Longney Crib at 9:05am. (Francis Steuck). It returned to its regular spot at Epney and remained … Continue reading

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Thursday 14th July 2022

Epney     The CASPIAN TERN on the mudbank of the River Severn S of the Anchor Inn from 8:13am until 8:52am when it flew inland. (Jeremy Holland). It was refound upstream flying towards Longney Crib at 10:10am and was there … Continue reading

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Wednesday 13th July 2022

Forest of Dean    The OSPREY is still around the Woorgreens area. It flew over from Woorgreens and headed towards Beechenhurst this morning at 7:45am. (Jonny Gentle). It seems to be quite wide-ranging. Epney    The TURTLE DOVE for its … Continue reading

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Tuesday 12th July 2022

Epney     A CASPIAN TERN on the mudbank of the River Severn S of the Anchor Inn from 7:15pm until 7:44pm when it was pushed off by the tide. It showed at Framilode for a short time before flying off … Continue reading

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