Frampton On the flashes N of Splatt Bridge this afternoon a Little Egret, 28 Teal (17m, 11f), five Shovelers (2prs & 1m), a Water Rail, 20+ Lapwings, nine Curlews, 20 Dunlins, a Sparrowhawk, two Buzzards, three Reed Buntings (2m, 1f) and six Roe Deer. (MK).
Water Rail by Mike King
Chavenage Lane area 500+ Chaffinches, 12+ Corn Buntings, 30+ Yellowhammers and three Red Legged Partridges today. At nearby Barton End 160+ Golden Plovers and a Red Kite. (Terry Grant).
Nailsworth 60+ Siskin mainly flying NW, and 20-30 on garden feeders may have been different birds. (Terry Grant).
WWT Slimbridge A female Kestrel with prey on a post near the Discovery Hide today and two Water Rails from Willow hide. (John Elley).
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