WWT Slimbridge     Two BEARDED TITS in the reeds in front of the Shepherd’s Hut at 8:30am. (John Budd). The male WHITE-SPOTTED BLUETHROAT still in the reedbeds but elusive and generally quiet. Also from Middle Point the SPOONBILL, a Little Egret, a Bar-tailed Godwit, the leucistic Lapwing, a Common Tern and two Lesser Whitethroats. Five Ruff, a Spotted Redshank, a Green Sandpiper and a Black Swan on South Lake. Two Green Sandpipers from Robbie Garnett hide. A Great White Egret from Knott hide. (Martin McGill/MK/Ken Hurcombe/Tim McGrath/Oliver Paisey).

Ruff by Mike King

Great White Egret by Mike King

Barnsley Warren SSSI     On the Welsh Way spur, three Redstarts (3m, 1f) seen and others heard, two male Yellowhammers, two Whitethroats, a Bullfinch, two Green Woodpeckers, a Great Spotted Woodpecker and 4/5 Stock Doves. A minimum of 6 each of Red Kites and Buzzards very vocal in the air together. Also a Fox. (Steve Brown).

Hinchwick     This afternoon, near Hinchwick two Spotted Flycatchers on the edge of a conifer plantation at SP12553070 and a QUAIL calling from a nearby field at SP12003033 and at least two Corn Buntings in the hedgerow around the same field. (Martine & Pete Fenn).

Spotted Flycatcher by Pete Fenn

Cheltenham     A Peregrine over the Sunday afternoon musical entertainment in Montpellier Gardens. (Steve Brown).

Snowshill    At least one pair of Corn Buntings with Yellowhammers. (Kirsty Attrell).