WWT Slimbridge A drake GREATER SCAUP on South Lake early morning soon relocated to the Big Pen and present until 2pm at least. (Gordon Youdale et al).

Greater Scaup by Mike King

Greater Scaup by Mike King
From Zeiss hide this afternoon, a BITTERN in the channel behind the reed bed, a Marsh Harrier showing well, a Great White Egret, a Little Egret, a Water Rail, a male Stonechat, a Reed Bunting and two Cetti’s Warblers. (Chris Newton).

Marsh Harrier by Mike King
Frampton At the sailing lake early morning four Wigeon, a Black Swan, 20 Cormorants, a Little Egret, three Lapwings, 30 Fieldfares, 40 Redwings, two Chiffchaffs, a female Blackcap, 12 Goldfinches and two Reed Buntings. (MK).
Forest of Dean A ringing session this morning at Kensley, east of Woorgreens, caught 93 Redpolls mainly Lessers, two Common Redpolls (Mealy) amongst them and 13 Redwings, also flocks of Fieldfares and Redwings passing over. (Rob Husbands).

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