Author Archives: The Gloster Birder

Elmore Court     A Wood Warbler in oaks by the duck pond at Elmore Court at 5:30pm. A Spotted Flycatcher was in the same tree and a male Redstart nearby. (Andy Jayne). Walmore Common     A female Gadwall with three … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     On the Rushy this morning an immature SPOONBILL, a Cattle Egret, a Great White Egret and Little Egrets and a Hobby through. (James Robinson). A juvenile Mediterranean Gull on South Lake. (Martin McGill). Frampton pools     Ten … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge    Two Mediterranean Gulls this morning on South Lake. (Neil Smart). On the Rushy three Spotted Redshanks, three Ruffs and two Green Sandpipers. (Jeremy Squire/Sarah Townsend). A Bittern seen from Robbie Garnett hide in flight over the Tack … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge    A female COMMON SCOTER floated up on the tide past the New Grounds and Hock Ditch. (Martin McGill). An adult Mediterranean Gull on South Lake this morning. (Paul Masters). Quedgeley     A juvenile TURTLE DOVE feeding below … Continue reading →

Saul Warth     This afternoon at low tide three Yellow Wagtails, an adult and two juveniles, 86 Avocets, 20+ Curlews, five Black-tailed Godwits, two Oystercatchers and 20+ Shelducks. (MK). Yellow Wagtail by Mike King Epney     Three Little Egrets and … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     From Zeiss hide two SPOONBILLS, two Grey Herons, two Little Egrets, three Little Ringed Plovers, six Ruffs, two Green Sandpipers, c4 Garganeys and two Common Cranes. On South Lake an adult Mediterranean Gull, 25 Black-tailed Godwits, four … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The BLACK-WINGED STILT still around the grounds today. (Slimbridge Sightings). Tresham     This evening a Marsh Harrier, a patch tick, two Corn Buntings, two Stonechats, a Yellowhammer and a Red-legged Partridge. (Paul Rich). Nailsworth     70+ Black-headed … Continue reading →

Frampton pools     A SANDWICH TERN high over the pools heading towards river at 5:50pm. (Nick Goatman). This afternoon birds included the Yellow-legged Gull, seven Common Terns, the Ross’s Goose, an Oystercatcher, a Common Sandpiper, a Kingfisher, two Cetti’s Warblers … Continue reading →

Bishops Cleeve     A Hobby harassing Swifts over the old Rectory today. (Graham Baker). WWT Slimbridge     The BLACK-WINGED STILT on the Rushy again today. Also two Spotted Redshanks. At least four Garganeys on the Top New Piece from Zeiss … Continue reading →

Saul Warth     Between 6:30-9am over high tide, finally some small waders, a Turnstone with 65 Dunlins, also 125 Avocets, 31 Black-tailed Godwits, five Oystercatchers, 35 Curlews, two Common Terns, four Kestrels hunting the sea wall, a Swallow and a … Continue reading →