Eastleach Downs     The first-summer LONG-TAILED SHRIKE was present all day again 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).

Long-tailed Shrike by Steve Pullen

Saul Warth     This morning 91 Avocets, four Oystercatchers, 50 Curlews, a Mediterranean Gull, 30 Shelducks, a Little Egret, a Yellow Wagtail over and a Green Woodpecker. (MK).

Mediterranean Gull by Mike King

WWT Slimbridge     Three Little Ringed Plovers, one adult, on the Top New Piece from Zeiss hide. An eclipse Pochard on the Rushy and three Common Gulls from Middle Point. (Warren Gill). A Ruff, at least eight Green Sandpipers and a Common Sandpiper. 6 or 7 Ruff on the Rushy, three Spotted Redshanks, two Redshanks and an adult Avocet with three well grown youngsters. (Roberta Goodall).

Ruff by Roberta Goodall

Gloucester     On the canal stub at Over this morning a Kingfisher, a Green Woodpecker, family of three Great Spotted Woodpeckers and a Jay. Also 6+ Banded Demoiselles and 10+ Emperor dragonflies. (Paul Clark).

Tewkesbury     32 Swifts over the High Street and a Common Tern on the River Avon. (Paul Whitehead).