WWT Slimbridge     The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT still in the reedbeds at Middle Point from the Shepherds Hut. Also the SPOONBILL at Middle Point. A female Goshawk being harassed by corvids on the Tack Piece and the Severn Ground hedges. On the Top New Piece two Spotted Redshanks, seven Little Ringed Plovers and two Garganeys. (Slimbridge Sightings).

Ashleworth Ham     A Constant Effort Site ringing session this morning caught 85 birds including six Redstarts (4 juvs), four Sedge Warblers (2 juvs), 24 Whitethroats (19 juvs), six juvenile Lesser Whitethroats, six juvenile Blackcaps, seven Chiffchaffs (6 juvs), a Willow Warbler, two Great Spotted Woodpeckers and six Reed Buntings (4 juvs). On the reserve 20 Mallards and a Grey Heron. (Mervyn Greening/Mike Smart).

Frampton    Around the church this morning, families of five Great Spotted Woodpeckers, four Mistle Thrushes, four Pied Wagtails, six Goldcrests and four Stock Doves. Also three Curlews over and 11 Swifts screaming overhead. (Steve Pullen).

Forest of Dean    At Forge Hill, Lydbrook this evening, a Green Woodpecker calling and flying around the garden. Also Hummingbird Hawk Moth. (Chris Sullivan).

Up Hatherley     A Red Kite over the housing estate opposite Morrison’s at 10:30am. (Andrew Courtman).