Author Archives: The Gloster Birder

About The Gloster Birder

My name is Mike King and have lived all my life in Gloucestershire. I am happiest birding around Frampton but I especially love Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. I have birded all over Europe, in the U.S.A. and Canada, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Costa Rica, Belize, Madeira, Mexico, Grand Cayman, Dominican Republic, The Gambia, the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey and most recently Thailand.

Sunday 13th September 2026

Posted on September 13, 2026 by The Gloster Birder

WWT Slimbridge A MANX SHEARWATER flew upriver past Middle Point at 11am. It was not relocated and may have been taken by a Peregrine. (Paul Rich). Also four Garganeys on the Rushy and a Kingfisher from Martin Smith hide. … Continue reading →

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Saturday 12th September 2026

Posted on September 12, 2026 by The Gloster Birder

Saul Warth 6:15-10am very rough over high tide 70 Avocets, 162 Curlews, two Knots, four Curlew Sandpipers, a Little Stint, three Sanderlings, 250 Dunlins, 150 Ringed Plovers, a Turnstone, a Common Sandpiper, 194 Shelducks, a Peregrine, a Sparrowhawk, two … Continue reading →

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Friday 11th September 2026

Posted on September 11, 2026 by The Gloster Birder

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 Also a ringtail Harrier briefly, probably a Hen Harrier, three Wheatears, two Stonechats, 20+ Corn Buntings and three Grey Partridges. (Carl Cornish). Please do … Continue reading →

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Thursday 10th September 2026

Posted on September 10, 2026 by The Gloster Birder

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 (Martin Price). 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 … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 9th September 2026

Posted on September 9, 2026 by The Gloster Birder

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 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 8th September 2026

Posted on September 8, 2026 by The Gloster Birder

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 (Nigel Gardener). 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 … Continue reading →

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Monday 7th September 2026

Posted on September 7, 2026 by The Gloster Birder

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 (Tanya Allen). 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 … Continue reading →

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Sunday 6th September 2026

Posted on September 6, 2026 by The Gloster Birder

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 Also a Whinchat, three Stonechats and 14 Corn Buntings. (Ian Ralphs). Please do not park on verges, block gates or roads at this busy … Continue reading →

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Saturday 5th September 2026

Posted on September 5, 2026 by The Gloster Birder

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 … Continue reading →

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Friday 4th September 2026

Posted on September 4, 2026 by The Gloster Birder

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 … Continue reading →

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