WWT Slimbridge A RED-RUMPED SWALLOW briefly over South Lake at 11:20am. (Graham Clarkson) then seen over the grounds briefly (Mark Roberts) but no further sign in an extensive search. A Whimbrel on the Tack Piece and another on the Dumbles. The Spotted Redshank showing well on the Tack Piece. A Sanderling with 50+ Ringed Plovers and 20+ Dunlins on the Dumbles. A Common Tern flying S on the river at 2pm. Two Mediterranean Gulls and a drake Goldeneye on South Lake. (Paul Rich/Les Ditchburn/MK).

Spotted Redshank by Mike King

Goldeneye by Mike King

Mediterranean Gull by Mike King
Coombe Hill Meadows Still three male GARGANEYS this morning. Also a male Redstart. (Duncan Dine/Jeremy Squire).
Sharpness An adult KITTIWAKE at midday. (Jeremy Squire).
Tewkesbury A Wheatear at Natton today. (Sarah Loaring).
Purton 66 House Martins flew NE and two White Wagtails feeding on the saltmarsh. (Francis Steuck).
Cleeve Hill 25+ Bramblings in the beech woodland on the approach road today. (Greg Mabbett).
Witcombe Reservoirs This afternoon 125+ Swallows, 75+ Sand Martins, 50+ House Martins, a Common Sandpiper and a Redshank, very scarce here. (Duncan Dine).
Tetbury A Raven and a Swallow over the town this afternoon. (Dan Fletcher).
Aylburton Common A Swallow seen at 9am and again at 2pm today. Also a pair of Greenfinches on feeders in the garden. (Martin Vaisey).
Cheltenham At Pittville Lawn a Magpie seeing off a pair of Jays just after first light. At Winchcombe Street a pair of Collared Doves on Sheldons Court. (Howard Taylor).
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