Monthly Archives: October 2025

WWT Slimbridge     This morning a BITTERN in the reeds just in front of Zeiss hide. Two GLOSSY IBISES still present in front of the Martin Smith hide along with a Green Sandpiper. (Jeff Wheeler). Ashleworth Ham     A ringing session … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     A Peregrine took a LEACH’S PETREL off of Middle Point at 10:30am. A MERLIN from Zeiss hide at 1:35pm. An adult Mediterranean Gull on South Lake. (Andy Jayne). Two BITTERNS from Zeiss hide today at 4pm. Also … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     From Middle Point a Little Stint, a Curlew Sandpiper, 120 Avocets, 18 Grey Plovers, 12 Bar-tailed Godwits, 350 Golden Plovers, seven Ruff, 300 Dunlins, 70 Ringed Plovers, a juvenile Marsh Harrier and a SPOONBILL. (Ian Ralphs). 8-9 … Continue reading →

Cleeve Hill    Four RING OUZELS (2 m, 2 fem/juvs) in Hawthorns immediately S of the Sheep Wash. (Dave Pearce/Greg Mabbett/Ian Ralphs). A MERLIN, two Swallows, three Corn Buntings, 30+ Yellowhammers and 100+ Skylarks on West Down. (Andy Jayne). Frampton  … Continue reading →

Frampton Mansell     The WRYNECK again late morning today remaining to late afternoon at least. (Paul Rich). Wryneck by Paul Rich Wryneck by Paul Masters WWT Slimbridge     A SHAG from Kingfisher hide sat on the dead tree straight out … Continue reading →

Frampton Mansell     A WRYNECK showed well at midday but was not relocated later. (Francis Steuck). Walmore Common    A RICHARD’S PIPIT late afternoon for 20 minutes until it flew off NE at 5:58pm. (Andy Jayne). Shepherd’s Patch     40+ … Continue reading →

Frampton     A first-winter male RED-BREASTED MERGANSER on the sailing lake today until late afternoon at least. Also the Yellow-legged Gull, a Green Sandpiper, two Swallows and a Great White Egret. (Nick Goatman). Red-breasted Merganser by Nick Goatman Red-breasted Merganser … Continue reading →

Shepherd’s Patch     38 Cattle Egrets in the field opposite the car park. (Paul Masters/Andy Chapman). WWT Slimbridge     A Wheatear, a Peregrine and 19 Common Cranes on the Dumbles. Two Mediterranean Gulls from Hogarth hide. (Paul Masters/Andy Chapman). Cotswold … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     From Middle Point two Little Stints, ten Avocets, a Spotted Redshank, seven Bar-tailed Godwits, ten Grey Plovers, 41 Golden Plovers, a Sanderling, ten Ringed Plovers, 200+ Dunlins, two SPOONBILLS, 13 Common Cranes, c500 Teal and four Stonechats. … Continue reading →

Gloucester     An immature male Goldeneye on Price’s Pool at Sandhurst this morning. Also a Water Rail calling. (Andy Jayne). Avening     Five Fieldfare on the golf course 9th Fairway at 10:50am today. (Mil Petkovic). WWT Slimbridge     From Middle … Continue reading →