Eastleach Downs The first-summer LONG-TAILED SHRIKE present again today again along the minor road near 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 The car park will be open 5am to 8pm tomorrow, £5 for charity in the collection box, which will be inside the car park on the left attached to a wooden post. (MK).

Long-tailed Shrike by Mike King
WWT Slimbridge On the Rushy his morning a SPOONBILL, three Common Terns, a Little Egret, a Ruff and a Spotted Redshank. Two WOOD SANDPIPERS, one on the Rushy and one on the Tack Piece and a Common Sandpiper and several Green Sandpipers. From Middle Point c100 Dunlins, three Knots, two Turnstones and at least one Sanderling. Two Little Ringed Plovers on South Lake today. A Great White Egret from Martin Smith hide. (Roberta Goodall/Heather England/Terry Stevenson).
Tresham Late evening a large flock of at least 150 Corn Buntings going to roost. Also a Little Owl. (Paul Rich).
Forest of Dean In the Woorgreens area 14+ Crossbills, two Tree Pipits, a Hobby, a Redstart and two Mandarins. Also an Emerald Damselfly. (Dan Watson).
Frampton pools A Marsh Tit today. (Nick Goatman).
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