WWT Slimbridge     The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT singing at Middle Point again today. (Oliver Paisey). An adult summer islandica race Black-tailed Godwit on South Lake this morning. (Duncan Dine). The summer-plumaged Spotted Redshank showing well on South Lake again today. (Slimbridge Sightings).

Saul Warth     At high tide early afternoon 50+ Avocets, 40+ Curlews, two Lapwings, a Redshank, two Dunlins, 100+ Shelducks, seven Oystercatchers, six Grey Herons, a Little Egret and a Mandarin flew S down the canal. (MK).

Frampton     A Kittiwake through the sailing lake heading towards the river at lunchtime. Also a Great White Egret, a Kingfisher, a Buzzard, a Great Crested Grebe with young, a Hobby, 80+ Swifts, 20+ Sand Martins, 20+ House Martins, 10+ Swallows and five Common Terns.  (Nick Goatman). A Cuckoo at Court Lake at 6:30pm. (Steve Money).

Cuckoo by Steve Money

Forest of Dean     From Yew Tree Brake Inclosure to Staple Edge Wood, include three Buzzards, two Swifts, two Garden Warblers, two Firecrests, eight Spotted Flycatchers, a pair of Stonechats, a Grey Wagtail, eight Tree Pipits, five Crossbills and ten Siskins. (Andy Jayne).

Cambridge/Coaley     A Little Owl calling along Elmcote Lane between Cambridge and Coaley. Also two Red Kites and two Buzzards. (Katharine Goatman).

Hardwicke     A Red Kite made three low passes over this afternoon. (Nigel Young).

Red Kite by Nigel Young