Author Archives: The Gloster Birder

Far Oakridge     Two WAXWINGS calling then flew into a tree on the crossroads at SO923036 at midday. Also 30 Redwings and two Fieldfares. (Phil Williams). WWT Slimbridge     A BITTERN showed well from Zeiss hide today. (John Tilby). A Spotted Redshank on the Tack … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The LAPLAND BUNTING again on the Dumbles amongst Skylarks and Meadow Pipits viewed from the Holden Tower. Also the Little Stint from the Rushy and 100 White-fronted Geese on the Dumbles. (Slimbridge Sightings). Frampton pools     The GREAT WHITE EGRET … Continue reading →

Painswick     Three WAXWINGS  in the top of the tall tree next to the tennis courts at 8:45am this morning. (Abigail Smith). Frampton pools     Three CATTLE EGRETS, two GREAT WHITE EGRETS, eight Little Egrets, 253 Tufted Ducks, 57 Gadwalls and 12 Pochards this … Continue reading →

Bussage     12 WAXWINGS this morning at 9am in the small berry tree next to the bus stop opposite the primary school for at least half an hour. (Martine Fenn). Bourton-on-the-Water     Still three WAXWINGS trying to visit the berry tree at 3:15pm outside … Continue reading →

Forest of Dean     Belated news of two MEALY REDPOLLS (Common Redpolls) in the mixed flock of Siskins and Lesser Redpolls on Birch trees near Woorgreens lake on Tuesday 7th, identified from photos. (Martin Russell). Painswick     32 WAXWINGS still feeding in the garden … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     A Water Rail at Knott Pool Hide and a BITTERN at both Kingfisher and Van de Bovenkamp hides. Both birds showing very well. (Rod Goodman). Pic by Rod. Painswick     c16 WAXWINGS late afternoon at Painswick playground feeding on … Continue reading →

Coombe Hill Meadows     A LESSER YELLOWLEGS from Grundon hide at 9:10am until 1:40pm when it took off with Lapwings and not relocated today. The first County record since April 1998, presumably the Worcs bird relocating. Wear wellies or get wet … Continue reading →

Bourton-on-the-Water    Two WAXWINGS still today feeding on rowan berries and rosehips in the gardens at the start of Moors Lane. (Ben Hilder). WWT Slimbridge     The LAPLAND BUNTING again on the Dumbles this afternoon viewed from Holden Tower but distant. (Ian Hayes). Stow-on-the-Wold     The BLUE ROCK … Continue reading →

Bourton-on-the-Water    Two WAXWINGS still today feeding on rowan berries and rosehips in the gardens at the start of Moors Lane. (Richard Tyler). Pics by Richard. WWT Slimbridge     The LAPLAND BUNTING showed late morning on the Dumbles associating with Meadow Pipits but was … Continue reading →

Bourton-on-the-Water    Four WAXWINGS still today feeding on rowan berries and rosehips in the gardens at the start of Moors Lane. (Tony Coatsworth/Ewan Urquhart/Les Waring). 1st pic by Ewan, 2nd by Les. Walmore Common     This morning five Bewick’s Swans (1 juv) were joined by … Continue reading →