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 (Paul Taylor et al). 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 £5 for charity. The car park will be open 5am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday. Arrangements for next week to be advised if the bird is still present. (MK).

Long-tailed Shrike by Paul Taylor

WWT Slimbridge    A SPOONBILL on the Rushy, also a Spotted Redshank, four Ruff, 40 Black-tailed Godwits, a Common Tern, a Snipe and a Kingfisher. A WOOD SANDPIPER, a Common Sandpiper and seven Green Sandpipers on the Tack Piece. Three Yellow Wagtails and a Stonechat along the Summer Walkway. From Zeiss hide a BITTERN, a female Goshawk, a Red Kite, a Buzzard, two Kestrels, a male Marsh Harrier, a Cetti’s Warbler and 14 Common Cranes. (Oliver Paisey/MK).

Wood Sandpiper by Heather England

Spoonbill by Mike King

Common Tern by Mike King

Elmore Court     In the rewilding area early morning, birds included a Grasshopper Warbler heard, a Green Sandpiper and two families of Green Woodpeckers. (Steve Pullen).