WWT Slimbridge     Two PECTORAL SANDPIPERS from Zeiss hide again today but elusive and prone to flying off for long periods. (Paul Masters/Andy Jayne). The Wood Sandpiper on South Lake today. (Mark Coller). From Estuary Tower 15 Common Cranes, a female Marsh Harrier, three Peregrines, a Ross’s Goose, a Pink-footed Goose of unknown origin, a small race Canada Goose, 23 Bar-tailed Godwits and a Knot flew by and 15 each Cattle and Little Egrets. On the Rushy a Great White Egret, three Greenshanks, three Spotted Redshanks and a Green Sandpiper. Another Green Sandpiper from Martin Smith hide and a Water Rail. (MK/Mark Dowie/Ian Hull/Andy Jayne/Steve Rickard).

Great White Egret by Mike King

Rodley     A TURTLE DOVE, apparently unringed, in a private garden this afternoon until chased off by a Magpie. (Rachel Thomas).

Turtle Dove by Rachel Thomas

Turtle Dove by Rachel Thomas

Coombe Hill Meadows     This afternoon 3+ Buzzards, three Red Kites, two Kestrels, two Ravens, two Snipe, a Bullfinch, four Greenfinches, two Skylarks, 30+ Common Darters, 10+ Migrant Hawkers, 20+ Willow Emerald damselflies, 12+ Hornets and 25+ Clouded Yellow butterflies (including 2 helice form). (Paul Clark).

Cheltenham     A Kingfisher on Pittville boating lake today. (Roy Shilham).