Saul Warth Between 7-9am no tide, 170 Avocets, 25 Curlews, 21 Shelducks, 28 Teal, three Stock Doves, a Little Egret, five Grey Herons, two Buzzards, two Chiffchaffs, ten Chaffinches and ten Linnets. (MK).
WWT Slimbridge The TEMMINCK’S STINT still today from Robbie Garnett hide. (Slimbridge Sightings).
Chavenage Lane 74 Fieldfares flew west and, nearby 14 Blackbirds, 11 Mistle Thrushes and a Redwing all feeding on a large Hawthorn bush. (Terry Grant).
WWT Slimbridge The TEMMINCK’S STINT still on the Rushy today. Also a Turnstone, a Common Gull, a Grey Wagtail and a Grey Heron caught a large fish. A Marsh Harrier from Van de Bovencamp hide. (Ian Ralphs/Roy Kinchin/Peter Rodgers).
Saul Warth Between 6:30-9am no tide, increase to 135 Avocets, 96 Curlews, three Grey Plovers, 166 Shelducks, 20 Teal, ten Common Cranes, a Little Egret, six Grey Herons, a Mistle Thrush, two Chiffchaffs, ten Skylarks, three Ravens, a Siskin over, 45 Linnets and a Reed Bunting. (MK).
Cleeve Hill Between 8:15-11:15am 40+ Fieldfares, 15+ Redwings, 5+ Blackbirds, three Goldcrests, a Coal Tit, a Red Kite, a Buzzard, two Yellowhammers, 10+ Meadow Pipits, 6+ Linnets, six Skylarks and a Stock Dove. (Paul Masters/Andy Chapman).
Frampton From Splatt Bridge at first light today, a Brambling over heading E, two Kingfishers on the canal, a Stonechat, four Chiffchaffs, five Mistle Thrushes by the church, ten Pied Wagtails over, 300+ Starlings departed the reedbeds, 12 Curlews over and several Common Cranes calling nearby. (Steve Pullen).
Coombe Hill Meadows This morning 13 Teal, 20 Mallards, four Moorhens, a Green Sandpiper on Long Pool, 15 Skylarks over, ten Meadow Pipits, a Pied Wagtail, 50 Jackdaws, ten Linnets, 20 Goldfinches, a Bullfinch and two Reed Buntings. (Mike Smart).
Chavenage Lane area Eight Red Kites, four Stonechats and a male Merlin today. (Terry Grant).
Prestbury A Hawfinch flew over the lower paddock area at Noverton Farm today. (Ken Heron).
Forest of Dean Five female Goosanders on Woorgreens Lake this morning. (Steve Young).
Cleeve Hill Two RING OUZELS (1 male) in the valley above the Sheep Wash still today. (Andy Wiggins/Duncan Dine/Les Ditchburn/Dave Pearce).
WWT Slimbridge The TEMMINCK’S STINT still on the Rushy today, but missing for most of the morning. The YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER still in the hedges along the Estuary Walkway but not calling much hence very elusive. Presumably the same back at Kingfisher hide at 3:10pm but still elusive. (Ian Hull). A BITTERN showed well this morning from Van de Bovenkamp hide between 9:50-10am. Also a Peregrine flew through very close to the hide. Two Red Kites circled over the 100-Acre N of the Estuary Tower at 10:50am. Also a drake Mandarin in the Decoy and a Lesser Redpoll flew over. (MK).
Sharpness The YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER still today. The bird is mobile along Oldminster Road. (Oliver Paisey).
Coombe Hill Meadows Early this afternoon a Buzzard, a Red Kite, a Raven, 3+ Stonechats, 60+ Linnets, 200+ Jackdaws and three Grey Herons. (Paul Clark).
Prestbury The male Stonechat has moved to Noverton Farm in the lower paddock area today. (Ken Heron).
Cleeve Hill Two RING OUZELS (1 male) in the valley above the Sheep Wash at 11:30am. (Ali Clifton Barnard).
WWT Slimbridge The TEMMINCK’S STINT still on the Rushy today. The YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER still in the hedges by Kingfisher hide today. A BITTERN showed well this morning from Van de Bovenkamp hide. Two GLOSSY IBISES on the Rushy early then moved to Stephen Kirk hide. (Paul Masters/Roberta Goodall/Ken Hurcombe/David Hughes).
Sharpness The YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER still today. The bird is mobile along Oldminster Road. (Oliver Paisey).
Cirencester Three WHOOPER SWANS flew NW over the Whiteway near Cirencester at 8:45am. (Jon Mercer).
Chedworth c20 Golden Plovers flew W over Chedworth at 9:30am. (Jon Mercer).
Saul Warth Between 7-10am 70 Avocets, 69 Curlews, three Knot, 14 Grey Plovers, six Redshanks, 110 Dunlins, 108 Shelducks, 125 Teal, a Wigeon, a Cattle Egret, five Little Egrets, seven Grey Herons, a Peregrine, a Mistle Thrush, a Chiffchaff, 185 Woodpigeons, 21 Skylarks, two Ravens and a pair of Roe Deer. (MK).
Elmore Court In the rewilding area this morning, a juvenile Goshawk over heading towards the scrape area, a Redwing, three Ravens and five Jays. (Steve Pullen).
Haresfield Near the garden centre early afternoon, nine Yellowhammers, four Skylarks and six Red-legged Partridges. (Steve Pullen).
Prestbury A male Stonechat at 11:25am feeding at the bund just E of the cemetery. (Ken Heron).
WWT Slimbridge The TEMMINCK’S STINT still on the Rushy today. Also three Spotted Redshanks. The YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER still in the hedges by Kingfisher hide. A Marsh Harrier, two or three BITTERNS and two GLOSSY IBISES from Van de Bovenkamp hide. (Dot Jones/Heather England/Paul Masters/Paul Clark).
Sharpness A YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER heard well late morning but no sign or sound since. (Andy Jordan).
Bishops Cleeve Two late RING OUZELS on Nottingham Hill this afternoon. (Neil Pryce-Jones).
Saul Warth Between 7:30-10am 80 Avocets, 106 Curlews, 15 Grey Plovers, two Bar-tailed Godwits, 50 Lapwings, two Redshanks, 66 Shelducks, 85 Teal, a Great White Egret, two Little Egrets, seven Grey Herons, a Mistle Thrush, two Stonechats and a Reed Bunting. (MK).
Dowdeswell Reservoir 8:15-9:30am an eclipse drake Wigeon, rare here. Also a Water Rail, 15 Moorhens, a Snipe, two Grey Herons, a Cormorant, two Mallards, a Marsh Tit, two Reed Buntings, a Crossbill, a Greenfinch, a Chaffinch, three Grey Wagtails and a Chiffchaff. (Tom Mabbett).
Halmore In the woods today a Red Kite, a Kestrel, two Siskins, two Goldcrests, a Cetti’s Warbler, several Greenfinches, five Redwings, two Grey Wagtails and a female Kingfisher. (Chris Newton).
Eastleach The escaped Scarlet Ibis on the river Leach between Eastleach and Southrop today. It’s been around since August 2024 at least. (Steve Biggs).
WWT Slimbridge The TEMMINCK’S STINT still on the Rushy today. Also c20 Snipe, a Spotted Redshank and a Dunlin. The YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER still in the hedges by Kingfisher hide until 2:15pm at least. From Van de Bovenkamp hide a Marsh Harrier and two GLOSSY IBISES, later back at Martin Smith hide. A Green Sandpiper from Knott hide. 30 Grey Plovers off of Middle Point. The leucistic Jackdaw still around the grounds. (Duncan Dine/Graham Bullivant/Alan McIlquham/Ian Hull/Dot Jones/Tim Jukes/Paul Rich).
Saul Warth From 7:30-10am a big clear out overnight just 70 Avocets left, 87 Curlews, 12 Grey Plovers, two Lapwings N, 100 Dunlins, nine Redshanks, 56 Shelducks, 85 Teal, six Little Egrets, four Common Cranes on the Awre bank, a Chiffchaff, three Stonechats, 11 Skylarks, a Grey Wagtail and 15 Linnets. (MK).
Chavenage Lane area A male and female Merlin, 11 Stonechats, four Corn Buntings and three Red Kites. (Terry Grant).
Stonehouse In the Ocean area this morning a Little Grebe, a Grey Heron, a female Kingfisher, a Cormorant over and a Jay. (Paul Sutton).
Saul Warth Between 7:30-10am, a patch record 220 Avocets, 95 Curlews, five Grey Plovers, 158 Shelducks, two Wigeon, 140 Teal, three Little Egrets, 80 Woodpigeons, two Chiffchaffs, a Raven, two Mistle Thrushes, two Skylarks, ten Meadow Pipits and a Reed Bunting. (MK).
Fretherne Four Cattle Egrets and eight Little Egrets in a field beside the Arlingham Road at SO 74181 08879 at 10am. This is a dangerous road, there is no close parking to this field, either park at Fretherne Bridge or on the verge just before the nurseries and walk. (MK).
Frampton At Court Lake just before dark 30+Cattle Egrets, a Great White Egret, eight Little Egrets, four Grey Herons, 46 Cormorants, 24 Shovelers, 76 Wigeon, 19 Gadwalls, ten Tufted Ducks, 45 Mallards, 14 Teal, 48 Mute Swans, a Great Crested Grebe and a Grey Wagtail. (Nick Goatman).
WWT Slimbridge The TEMMINCK’S STINT still on the Rushy today. Also three Spotted Redshanks here. Two BITTERNS showing well from Zeiss hide at lunchtime. A Greenshank and a Water Rail from Robbie Garnett hide. Two Mediterranean Gulls on South Lake. From Middle Point two Peregrines, seven Bar-tailed Godwits, 14 Grey Plovers and at least three Sanderlings in with the Dunlins. (Andy Jordan/Roberta Goodall/Steve Pullen).
Chavenage Lane A male MERLIN swooped on a flock of Starlings then shifted attention to a Skylark which escaped. Also four Red Kites seen. (Terry Grant).
WWT Slimbridge A YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER in the hedges outside Kingfisher hide this afternoon. (Slimbridge Sightings). The TEMMINCK’S STINT still on the Rushy today. (Peter Rodgers). Three BITTERNS from Zeiss hide this afternoon. Also two GLOSSY IBISES, a Great White Egret, two Marsh Harriers, a Water Rail and seven Cattle Egrets flew towards the estuary at 4:45pm. Two Water Rails and a Kingfisher at Martin Smith hide. Three Spotted Redshanks and 25+ Snipe on the Rushy. Two Ruff and a Green Sandpiper from Robbie Garnett hide. Two Mediterranean Gulls on the South Lake causeway. c50 Meadow Pipits on the Dumbles. (Jon Mercer/Paul Sutton/Mark Dowie).
Chavenage Lane area The late WHINCHAT still present, also 11 Stonechats, 7+ Red Kites and 15+ Corn Buntings today. (Terry Grant).
Bishops Cleeve The female type BLACK REDSTART still today on roofs and back gardens in Bramley Close and Mirabelle Road until 3:45pm at least. (Steve Rickard).
Saul Warth Between 7:30-10am 185 Avocets, 68 Curlews, a Redshank heard, 67 Shelducks, 155 Teal, a Great White Egret, 17 Common Cranes flew towards Frampton, a Sparrowhawk, four Skylarks, a Chiffchaff, two Mistle Thrushes, nine Meadow Pipits and a Kingfisher and a male Stonechat in Hock Ditch. (MK).
Bishops Cleeve A female type BLACK REDSTART very mobile on roofs and back gardens in Bramley Close and Mirabelle Road from late morning until 4:30pm at least. A garden tick. (Steve Rickard).
WWT Slimbridge The TEMMINCK’S STINT on the Rushy again today. Also three Spotted Redshanks. A GLOSSY IBIS, a Curlew Sandpiper, a Little Stint and two BITTERNS from Zeiss hide. (Roy Kinchin/Martin Price/Dot Jones/Terry Stevenson).
Saul Warth Between 7:30-10am at high tide 192 Avocets, 89 Curlews, 82 Lapwings, a Common Sandpiper, a Redshank, 77 Shelducks, 120 Teal, four Little Egrets, two Chiffchaffs, a flock of 11 Magpies, a Raven, a Mistle Thrush, a male Stonechat, a small passage of ten Skylarks, 26 Meadow Pipits and 16 Linnets. (MK).
Chavenage Lane area A Whinchat again still this afternoon with six Stonechats. Also ten Red Kites and a flock of 21 Long-tailed Tits. (Terry Grant).
Halmore Around the woods today a Kestrel, a Buzzard, a Kingfisher, a Blackcap, a Nuthatch, two Greenfinches, a Great Spotted Woodpecker, a Song Thrush, eight Long-Tailed Tits, five Linnets, a flock of c25 Redwings at dusk and a male Muntjac. (Chris Newton).
Coombe Hill Meadows This morning a Kestrel, a Kingfisher, a Green Woodpecker, two Great Spotted Woodpeckers, a Fieldfare, 20+ Redwings, 50+ mixed flock of Linnets and Goldfinches, 32 Canada Geese over, 6+ Skylarks, three Meadow Pipits, two Reed Buntings, 6+ Long-tailed Tits and 4+ male Willow Emerald damselflies. (Paul Clark). Five Redwings in Tewkesbury this morning. (Les Ditchburn).
Newnham-on-Severn A Firecrest and two Swallows along the river this morning. (Dan Watson).
Dudbridge Four Swallows over heading SE at 12:30pm. (Steve Pullen).
Stonehouse to Ebley Along the Stroudwater Canal this morning five Cormorants and a Kingfisher at Ebley wharf. A Little Grebe at Ryeford double lock and a Jay. A Cetti’s Warbler between Skew bridge and Wycliffe old boat house. A Sparrowhawk over Upper Mills bridge. A Kingfisher along the canal between St Cyr’s to the Ocean and a Cormorant at the Ocean. Around the Ocean area late afternoon a Kingfisher, a Buzzard and a Kestrel. (Paul Sutton).
WWT Slimbridge A GREAT SKUA flew down the Severn, seen from Zeiss hide at 9:30am. The TEMMINCK’S STINT still on the Rushy today. From Zeiss hide two GLOSSY IBISES, a BITTERN and a Curlew Sandpiper. (Martin McGill). Two Water Rails showing well from Martin Smith today. (Nigel Young).
Saul Warth At 7:30 high tide, a Dark-bellied Brent Goose floated up on the tide, 185+ Avocets still all swimming, four Curlews, six Grey Plovers, 157 Lapwings, 56 Shelducks, 118 Teal, a Great White Egret, a Little Egret, a Red Kite, a Sparrowhawk, a Fieldfare and 12 Meadow Pipits. (MK).
Tewkesbury Two GLOSSY IBISES flew south over Ripple Pits (Worcs) south lake at 4:20pm and continued high south towards Tewkesbury. (Andy Warr).
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