Author Archives: The Gloster Birder

Awre     The RICHARD’S PIPIT again this morning around SO 71758 09020. (Paul Rich/Karle Burford). Also a Common Sandpiper. (Karle Burford). Park at St Andrew’s church and follow the public footpath out to the shoreline. Wellies essential currently. Please keep … Continue reading →

Awre     The RICHARD’S PIPIT again this afternoon around SO 71411 09153. Also a redhead Goosander on the river. (Paul Masters/Andy Chapman/Les Ditchburn). Park at St Andrew’s church and follow the public footpath out to the shoreline. Wellies essential currently. … Continue reading →

Awre     The RICHARD’S PIPIT a little NW of the obvious lone bush and the shoreline reedbed this afternoon around SO7192408893. (Simon Stuart). Park at St Andrew’s church and follow the public footpath out to the shoreline. Wellies essential currently. … Continue reading →

WWT Slimbridge     The DARK-BELLIED BRENT GOOSE on the Dumbles again, also two Ringed Plovers. The Spotted Redshank on the Tack Piece. Two WHOOPER SWANS in roadside fields but only viewable from Sloane Tower. (Paul Masters/Mark Hobson/Andy Chapman/MK). An adult … Continue reading →

Awre     A RICHARD’S PIPIT at SO7205908775 feeding in tractor tracks between the obvious lone bush and the shoreline reedbed. (Dan Watson). Park at St Andrew’s church and follow the public footpath out to the shoreline. Wellies essential currently. Please … Continue reading →

Cheltenham     Nine WAXWINGS by Naunton Park Primary School in the ornamental gardens today until 3pm at least. (Ian Ralphs et al). Waxwing by Steve Money Bussage    At midday eight WAXWINGS still on the open area of grassland at … Continue reading →

Cheltenham     Three WAXWINGS by Naunton Park Primary School in the ornamental gardens today until 3pm. (Dave Pearce et al). Also a Raven, a female Sparrowhawk, three Red Kites, 20+ Redwings and a male Blackcap. (Paul Sutton/Jon Mercer). Waxwing by … Continue reading →

Bussage     Eight WAXWINGS at the junction of Vatch Lane with The Ridgeway, on trees on the grass area at the entrance to The Ridge until 2pm at least. W3W: channel.fuzz.bumpy SO88770401. (Martine Fenn). Waxwing by Pete Fenn Waxwings by … Continue reading →

Tewkesbury    Five WAXWINGS in Elmvil Road again today remaining in the area until 2:50pm. (Les Ditchburn et al). At Mythe Hook 60 Canada Geese, 350 Wigeon, 60 Teal, two Gadwalls, 75 Mallards, 20 Pintails, 60 Shovelers, three Coots, 250 … Continue reading →

Tewkesbury    14 WAXWINGS in the garden at Elmvil Road at 11am. Remaining in the area until dusk. (Les Ditchburn). Waxwing by Mike King Waxwing by Mike King Waxwings by Mike King Cheltenham    16 Lesser Redpolls in a silver … Continue reading →