Author Archives: The Gloster Birder

Frampton    The first-winter BONAPARTE’S GULL on the Sailing Lake on and off throughout the day until early evening at least. Also today a first-winter MEDITERRANEAN GULL, six Yellow Wagtails, 32 Chiffchaffs, 22 Blackcaps, two Willow Warblers, 200+ Sand Martins, two … Continue reading →

Frampton    The first-winter BONAPARTE’S GULL on the Sailing Lake on and off throughout the day until early evening at least. Also today 1000+ Sand Martins, four Swallows, four Willow Warblers, 31 Chiffchaffs, 18 Blackcaps, six Siskins, 24 Meadow Pipits, two … Continue reading →

Frampton    The first-winter BONAPARTE’S GULL returned to the Sailing Lake at 11:15am until early evening at least. (Neil Smart). Earlier it was at WWT. Also a YELLOW WAGTAIL over N, 100+ Sand Martins and two Swallows. (Nick Goatman). If you … Continue reading →

Frampton    The first-winter BONAPARTE’S GULL returned to the Sailing Lake at 1:45pm. (Mark Coller).   If you are coming tomorrow please do not view from the Sailing Club. Please park sensibly in the village and leave exits clear. Cleeve Hill  … Continue reading →

Frampton    The first-winter BONAPARTE’S GULL was on the Sailing Lake between 12:30-12:45pm at least, but wasn’t there this evening. This evening seven Little Grebes together on Court Lake also a Kingfisher, two Cetti’s Warblers, 23 Gadwalls, 13 Chiffchaffs, nine Blackcaps … Continue reading →

Frampton    The first-winter BONAPARTE’S GULL reappeared on the Sailing Lake at 2:45pm. (Paul Taylor). It remained until 6:45pm when it flew towards the Severn with ten Black-headed Gulls. (Nick Goatman). If you are coming tomorrow please do not view from … Continue reading →

Frampton    The first-winter BONAPARTE’S GULL on the Sailing Lake all day until 4pm at least, favouring the far end of the lake again, but at times elusive. Also two very brief SANDWICH TERNS, a first-winter MEDITERRANEAN GULL and a … Continue reading →

Frampton     The first-winter BONAPARTE’S GULL on the Sailing Lake all day, favouring the far end of the lake. (Nick Goatman/Paul Masters). Also a second-summer MEDITERRANEAN GULL. (MK). This afternoon 400+ Sand Martins, a Swallow and a House Martin. (Jeremy … Continue reading →

Frampton     A first-winter BONAPARTE’S GULL on the Sailing Lake from 4:30pm until 6:35pm at least, favouring the far end of the lake. The first record for the Pools. (Nick Goatman). Ashleworth Ham     A SANDWICH TERN flew southwards in … Continue reading →

Nailsworth     An OSPREY flew N along the Nailsworth valley at 6pm, circled high over over Amberley and eventually headed north again. (Terry Grant & Roy Bircher). Rodley    Two RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS and a Great Crested Grebe on the river … Continue reading →