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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 7th January 2018

Posted on January 7, 2018 by The Gloster Birder

Lydney     A GLOSSY IBIS at New Grounds between 10:30-11am but not there at midday. (Ed B). Pic by Ed. Arlingham     A RICHARD’S PIPIT E of Arlingham on a short pasture field by the Severn this afternoon. (Matt Hobbs). … Continue reading →

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Saturday 6th January 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018 by The Gloster Birder

Gloucester     The PENDULINE TIT at Plock Court, Longford still today at SO837204. Wellies essential currently. Please keep a reasonable distance from the bird to allow it to feed in the ponds. (per Nigel Pleass). WWT Slimbridge     87 Bewick’s Swans on the … Continue reading →

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Friday 5th January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by The Gloster Birder

Gloucester     The PENDULINE TIT at Plock Court, Longford still today at SO837204. Wellies essential currently. Please keep a reasonable distance from the bird to allow it to feed in the ponds. (Ian Ralphs/Liz Clipson/Jon Mercer/Malcolm Royal/ Claire Workman). At Over Park Avenue … Continue reading →

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Thursday 4th January 2018

Posted on January 4, 2018 by The Gloster Birder

Sharpness     The GREAT NORTHERN DIVER still on the SARA pool today. For birders visiting for the Diver, the bird is also being regularly seen in the ‘marina’ area. Please keep strictly to the towpath and/or footpath through this area. With patience … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 3rd January 2018

Posted on January 3, 2018 by The Gloster Birder

Gloucester     The PENDULINE TIT at Plock Court, Longford still today at SO837204. Also a Stonechat again. Wellies essential currently. Please keep a reasonable distance from the bird to allow it to feed in the ponds. (Bob Fryer). Sharpness     The GREAT NORTHERN … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 2nd January 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018 by The Gloster Birder

Gloucester     The PENDULINE TIT at Plock Court, Longford still today at SO837204. Wellies essential currently. Please keep a reasonable distance from the bird to allow it to feed in the ponds. (Rich Hearn/Les Ditchburn/Nigel Pleass/Terry Grant). Sharpness     The GREAT NORTHERN DIVER still … Continue reading →

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Monday 1st January 2018

Posted on January 1, 2018 by The Gloster Birder

Gloucester     The PENDULINE TIT at Plock Court, Longford still today at SO837204. Wellies essential currently. Please keep a reasonable distance from the bird to allow it to feed in the ponds. (Mark Coller/Darren Pearce/Jake King). Sharpness     The GREAT NORTHERN DIVER still on … Continue reading →

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Sunday 31st December 2017

Posted on December 31, 2017 by The Gloster Birder

Gloucester     The female PENDULINE TIT at Plock Court, Longford still today at SO837204. Wellies essential currently. Please keep a reasonable distance from the bird to allow it to feed in the ponds. Also a male Stonechat, two Long-tailed Tits, 13 Meadow Pipits … Continue reading →

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Saturday 30th December 2017

Posted on December 30, 2017 by The Gloster Birder

Gloucester     The female PENDULINE TIT at Plock Court, Longford still today at SO837204. Wellies essential currently. Please keep a reasonable distance from the bird to allow it to feed in the ponds. (John Tilby). Cotswold Water Park East     The GREAT … Continue reading →

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Friday 29th December 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by The Gloster Birder

Ashleworth Ham     A drake GREEN-WINGED TEAL in front of Meerend Thicket hide mid-afternoon. Recorded in the hide log book on 27/12 by RH, presumed returning bird. (Andy Jayne). Walmore Common     An adult and two immature Whooper Swans. Also … Continue reading →

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