Shepherd’s Patch, Slimbridge      39 Little Egrets and 12 Cattle Egrets in the field on the left before the pub as you approach WWT. (Paul Masters/Andy Chapman/Mike Davis/Ian Sherriffs).

WWT Slimbridge     A MEDITERRANEAN GULL (2cy) on South Lake at midday. (Paul Masters/Andy Chapman). A WHOOPER SWAN on the Rushy again today. (Tom Mabbett).

Mediterranean Gull by Paul Masters

Forest of Dean     Five Hawfinches, 15+ Crossbills and 25+ Bramblings with Chaffinches at Nagshead. (Tim McGrath).

Tirley     A male Stonechat in the garden this morning at Josend Crescent. (Robin Lewis).

Cheltenham     A Red Kite at midday over All Saints Church. (Mike Barwick).

Leigh Meadows     Two Mute Swans, eight Mallards, 15 Little Egrets, a Song Thrush singing, also two OTTERS seen playing on the flooded bank of the Chelt. (Mike Smart).

Ashleworth Ham     Ham Road still deeply flooded, wall to wall flooding again, area approached from high ground overlooking reserve by Meerend Thicket and Colways Farm two Mute Swans, six Greylags, two Egyptian Geese, 12 Wigeon, 17 Mallards, five Tufted Ducks, three Coots and a Skylark singing. (Mike Smart).