WWT Slimbridge     An adult BITTERN was making regular trips this morning between reeds by the Estuary Tower and, presumably, Purton. (Mark Dowie).

Bittern by Mark Dowie

Sharpness     A Knot briefly on the pier this afternoon. (Paul Rich).

Knot by Paul Rich

Saul Warth     Early morning, no tide, 50 Shelducks including 15 ducklings, 12 Curlews, six Oystercatchers, a Little Egret, a pair of Grey Wagtails feeding a juvenile and gathering nest materials, a surprise juvenile Stonechat absent since 6th March, 30 Swallows, a Sand Martin, a Reed Warbler and the first Fox this year. (MK).

Stonechat by Mike King

Kingswood     Birds today included a Lesser Whitethroat in the field at end of Ash Path, a Firecrest seen in gardens near Duck Bridge. Other birds seen around village included Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Dipper, Kingfisher, Whitethroat, Blackcap and Goldcrest. (Tom McCarthy).

Ashleworth Ham     A ringing session caught 81 birds, including six Redstarts, a Reed Warbler, seven Sedge Warblers, four Blackcaps, 15 Whitethroats, four Chiffchaffs, a female Great Spotted Woodpecker and 11 Reed Buntings. Other species around the reserve included a pair of Greylags with three goslings, a pair of Shelduck with five ducklings, a Grey Heron, a Red Kite, a Peregrine, two Lapwings, two Curlews and a QUAIL called very briefly, just once. (Mike Smart).

Great Spotted Woodpecker by Mike Smart

Gloucester    Around Gloucester this evening the male BLACK REDSTART singing from Kings Walk car-park, but still no sign of a female. A pair of Stonechats on territory at Port Ham, but no juveniles seen. A Kingfisher by the Castle Meads footbridge. (Andy Jayne).