Eastleach Downs The first-summer LONG-TAILED SHRIKE was present all day again until 8:45pm at least along the minor road at https://maps.app.goo.gl/2DtRwdBHmTe3Wio89?g_st=iw Please do not park on verges, block gates or roads at this busy harvest time. Park in the car park at https://maps.app.goo.gl/iUUEaCKtkdimNaMRA?g_st=iw and make a donation to the charity Conservation Communication. (MK). Also an adult Whinchat this evening. (Rob Crofton/Keith Jennings).

Long-tailed Shrike by Andy Jordan

Long-tailed Shrike by Nick Goatman

Long-tailed Shrike by Jon Mercer
Guscar Rocks/Aylburton Warth WeBS count today birds included 75 Canada Geese, a Shelduck, three Grey Herons, a Cormorant, three Oystercatchers, 12 Knot, 510 Curlews, two Whimbrels, two Redshanks, 390 Black-headed Gulls, two Great Black-backed Gulls, 25 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 20 Herring Gulls. Also a Buzzard, a Kestrel, five Swallows, seven Yellow Wagtails, two juveniles, seven Pied Wagtails, four Reed Warblers, 30 Linnets and four Reed Buntings. (Barrie Mills & Mike Smart).
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