Newnham-on-Severn     An adult RING-BILLED GULL this afternoon on the sands on the River Severn at low tide at SO 69512 12251 near the car park. (John & Viv Phillips/Lewis Thomson). Pic by Lewis.

Symonds Yat     A White Stork in the Symonds Yat area this afternoon at 4pm, at SO565172. It circled for at least 30 mins before it flew south over woodland towards Yat Rock. This is just in Herefordshire. Presumably yesterday’s bird. (Toby Fountain). Also today the resident Peregrine pair, the Great Doward Hill Peregrine pair and an intruding Peregrine, two Goshawks, a Kestrel, two Sparrowhawks, a Red Kite, eight Buzzards, six Ravens, a Green Woodpecker, four Stock Doves, six Goosanders (2m, 4f), a pair of Kingfishers, a pair of Mandarins, a Mistle Thrush, a Goldcrest, two Chiffchaffs, two Long-tailed Tits and a Tawny Owl calling. Also six Fallow Deer and a Bank Vole. (Chris & Phil Andrews).

Frampton    At Splatt flashes three GARGANEYS still (2m, 1f), 120 departing White-fronted Geese NW at 11:35am, 14 Redshanks, six Curlews, a Dunlin, three Black-tailed Godwits, a Cattle Egret, a Little Egret, a Cetti’s Warbler ticked on call in the south reedbed, the GREAT SKUA flew S along the edge of the flashes at 1:26pm and a pair of Mandarins on the canal. (James Robinson/MK). Pic by Mike.

Forest of Dean   In the Woorgreens/Crabtree Hill area 20-30 Lesser Redpolls, three Siskins, six Snipe and a male Reed Bunting calling. From New Fancy View three Goshawks over the ridge towards Cinderford and a Peregrine. (Jonny Gentle).

Coombe Hill Meadows     Three GARGANEYS still, five Oystercatchers and 22 Black-tailed Godwits. (Graham Watson). Along the canal to the Grundon Hide two singing Chiffchaffs and a Grey Heron. From the hide two Oystercatchers, a Redshank, a Ruff, several Lapwings and a Swallow with many ducks, Wigeon, Teal, Mallard, Gadwall, Shelduck Shoveler, Pintail and a few Greylags. (Keith White).

Tewkesbury    On Severn Ham this afternoon four Mute Swans, 1 or 2 Skylarks singing and six Pied Wagtails. A male Peregrine sitting on the Abbey tower again. (Mike Smart).

Churchdown    Male and female Siskin on feeders today. (Ingrid & Colin Twissell).

Lydney     From Lydney docks to New Grounds late morning four Red-legged Partridges, a Kestrel, a Pied Wagtail and several Pheasants. (Martin Russell). Pic by Martin.

WWT Slimbridge     A WHITE STORK flew over the Rushy at 2pm and continued towards Splatt Bridge at Frampton where it seemed to land the other side of the river at 2:40pm. (Kane Brides/Sam Walker/James Robinson/Louise Bailey). Also today the GREAT SKUA on the river again and a female MARSH HARRIER. (Ian Hull). A LITTLE RINGED PLOVER on the Tack Piece then flew towards the Rushy. (Slimbridge Sightings). Pic by David Hanks.

Frampton     At the Sailing Lake this morning 30 Sand Martins, a male Goldeneye, two Curlews over and a pair of Sparrowhawks displaying. (Nick Goatman). This afternoon a male Mandarin on Court Lake and two SWALLOWS flying N. (Martyn Leighton). Three GARGANEYS (2m, 1f) on Splatt flashes just N of Splatt Bridge viewed from the canal towpath again today at 3:20pm. Also 30 Curlews, four Redshanks, two Oystercatchers and two Grey Herons. (MK).

Ashleworth Ham     At 6pm male and female GARGANEY and two Fieldfares. (Richard Humphrey/Maggie Mitra). A male GARGANEY still at 11:15am today. (Duncan Dine).

Coombe Hill Meadows      Still two GARGANEYS this evening and a hunting Peregrine. (Jonathan Angliss).

Hawling     A female MERLIN late afternoon. (Richard Tyler).

Forest of Dean     In the Woorgreens/Crabtree Hill area a pair of FIRECRESTS, two male Stonechats, 4+ Siskins, three Lesser Redpolls and a Raven. Also today ten Fallow Deer, three Commas, a Peacock butterfly and three Adders. (MK). Also at Woorgreens a Buzzard, a Snipe, ten Canada Geese, six Greylags and two Coots. At Nagshead a Siskin, a male Blackcap, a Nuthatch, a Pheasant, a Redwing, two Coal Tits and a Buzzard. Also two Brimstones and a Peacock butterfly. (Martin Russell). Pics by Mike.

Cheltenham     A Chiffchaff calling at Wyevale Garden Centre on the Evesham Road at midday today. (Stuart Galey).

Churchdown    Male and female Siskin on feeders today. (Ingrid & Colin Twissell).

Maisemore     This afternoon a Red Kite, a male Sparrowhawk, a Peregrine, two Buzzards, 11 Canada Geese, seven Mallards, two Mute Swans, four Chiffchaffs, five Greenfinches, nine Goldfinches, a Song Thrush, two Green Woodpeckers, a Skylark, three Red-legged Partridges and two Grey Partridges. (John Fletcher).

Coombe Hill Meadows      At least eight GARGANEYS today, also a Ruff, three Black-tailed Godwits, two Oystercatchers, an Egyptian Goose and a Sand Martin. (Andy Lodge/Ian Hull/Tom Mabbett/Edward Betteridge/Richard Tyler). Pics by Richard.

Ashleworth Ham     A pair of GARGANEYS this afternoon. Also two Little Grebes, 22 Tufted Ducks (12m, 10f), 18 pairs of Mallard Ducks, ten pairs of Shovelers, ten Pintail, 60 Teal, six Gadwalls, five Shelducks, 40 Wigeon, six Canada Geese, four Greylags, a Barnacle Goose, a Blackcap and two Reed Buntings. (Paddy Doyle).

Frampton     Three GARGANEYS (2m, 1f) Splatt flashes just N of Splatt Bridge viewed from the canal towpath again today. Also a Cattle Egret, 450 Black-headed Gulls, a MEDITERRANEAN GULL, two Mandarins, 95 Curlews, 17 Redshanks, 122 Black-tailed Godwits, a Knot and a Peregrine. (Gordon Hodgson/Eric Palmer). The GREAT SKUA seen at WWT, Frampton, where it killed a Common Gull, and from Saul Warth today. (Gordon Hodgson/Les Ditchburn/Martin Greenish/Michelle Davies/Roberta Goodall).

WWT Slimbridge     Two male GARGANEYS on the Holden scrape. (Slimbridge Sightings). A Goshawk flew through the Tack Piece today. (Stefan Hawley).

Walmore Common     A pair of GARGANEYS late morning. (Andy Jayne).

Gloucester     The YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER at Alney Island again this evening, around the leafless trees near the Lock House at SO823183. (Francis Steuck).

Berkeley shore     Two WATER PIPITS this morning, also a Ringed Plover, a female Wheatear and a pair of Shovelers. (Paul Taylor).

Berkeley    A Red Kite at 11:30am today. (Kane Brides/Scott Petrek).

Saul Warth     The WATER PIPIT again today S of Hock Ditch at 10am. (Geoff Moyser).

Cleeve Hill     A male Wheatear in the field next to the car park at 8am this morning. (Roy Shilham).

Forest of Dean     At Nagshead a FIRECREST amongst Goldcrests, a LESSER SPOTTED WOODPECKER, a singing Blackcap and c20 Redwings still. (Tim Young). A Blackcap singing intermittently at Forge Hill, Lydbrook, and a Brimstone butterfly. (Chris Sullivan).

Babdown Airfield     A singing Corn Bunting this morning at ST848941 and another one nearby S of the Calcot crossroads at ST833941. (Vic Polley).

Cranham Common     A Chiffchaff singing today. (Ingrid & Colin Twissell).

Washbrook     Below the Edgemoor Inn along the Cotswold way mid afternoon at SO856094 four Marsh Tits, six Long-tailed Tits, 23 Goldfinches, a male Sparrowhawk and four Buzzards. (John Fletcher). Pic by John.

Leckhampton     Along Daisybank Road this afternoon a drumming Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Green Woodpecker. (Keith White).

Churchdown    A male Siskin on feeders today. (Colin Twissell).

Frampton     Three GARGANEYS (2m, 1f) on the northernmost of Splatt flashes just S of Saul Warth viewed from the canal towpath until 9:45am at least. (Gordon Hodgson/MK).

WWT Slimbridge     Two male GARGANEYS on Holden scrape and three Red Kites over. (Dave Paynter).

Coombe Hill Meadows     Three GARGANEYS (2m, 1f), a Greenshank, four Redshanks and two Oystercatchers. (Chris Downward). Also today six Mute Swans, seven Greylags, 48 Canada Geese, 30 Mallards, 205 Wigeon, 81 Shovelers, 99 Teal, 21 Tufted Ducks, a Shelduck, 11 Gadwalls, two Black-tailed Godwits and seven Lapwings. (David Anderson).

Kingscote     A MERLIN over fields just before Hunters Hall coming from Dursley direction early morning. Also a SWALLOW. (Richard Hearn).

Sharpness     The GREAT SKUA seen at several points between Berkeley Pill, Sharpness and Purton today. (Andy Jordan/Paul Taylor et al). Pic by Andy.

Tresham     A Wheatear along the road to the A46 at the entrance to the track going S at ST796908. (Vic Polley).

Saul Warth     At high tide this morning 12+ Meadow Pipits, 8+ Skylarks, five Sand Martins flew N (MK only), the GREAT SKUA in view for an hour off of Purton, 12 Redshanks and a male Mandarin flew E. (Ian Hull/Paul Masters/Andy Chapman/MK). The WATER PIPIT still but very briefly. (Paul Masters/Andy Chapman).

Berkeley shore     A WATER PIPIT opposite Severn House Farm copse this morning. (Paul Taylor).

Frampton pools     Two Rock Pipits briefly by the Sailing Club, two COMMON SANDPIPERS, two Yellow-legged Gulls, 18 Chiffchaffs, three Blackcaps, a male Goldeneye, 30+ Redwings, a Water Rail, two Little Grebes and a Raven. (Nick Goatman). Two Siskins at Frampton church and a Red Kite over the village. (Paul Masters/Andy Chapman).

Brand Green     In Collinpark Wood this afternoon at SO749279 birds included eight Great Spotted Woodpeckers, a Green Woodpecker heard, four Nuthatches, three Jays, six Chiffchaffs, three Treecreepers, two Song Thrushes, two Buzzards and a Sparrowhawk. (John Fletcher).

Ashleworth Ham     Five Mute Swans, ten Greylags, 20 Canada Geese, 45 Wigeon, two Gadwalls, 110 Teal, 20 Mallards, 11 Pintails, 30 Shovelers, 17 Tufted Ducks, three Grey Herons, a Cormorant, a Little Grebe, two Oystercatchers, eight Lapwings, two Great Spotted Woodpeckers, two Skylarks, eight Meadow Pipits, 15 Fieldfares, a Blackcap, six Chiffchaffs, a Treecreeper and six Reed Buntings. (Mike Smart).

Cobney Meadows     Six Mute Swans, five Canada Geese, an Egyptian Goose, three Shelducks, 32 Wigeon, four Gadwalls, 15 Mallards, two Pintails, four Shovelers, three Tufted Ducks, a Grey Heron, three Cormorants, an Oystercatcher, three Snipe, two Black-tailed Godwits, two Redshanks, 700 Common Gulls, 425 Black-headed Gulls, a Red Kite over, a Chiffchaff and two Reed Buntings. (Mike Smart).

Symonds Yat     In the Yat Rock area today the resident Peregrine pair and a Peregrine pair on Great Doward Hill and an intruding female Peregrine, two Goshawks, a Sparrowhawk, eight Buzzards, Ravens, a Great Spotted Woodpecker, a Chiffchaff, a Green Woodpecker, a Mistle Thrush, Jays, two Goldcrests, a Grey Wagtail, a pair of Kingfishers, four Goosanders (2m, 2f) and a Tawny Owl calling. Also a Bank Vole. (Chris & Phil Andrews).

Cheltenham     At 4:50pm a Red Kite circled over Whaddon Road for couple of minutes. (David Norman).

WWT Slimbridge     A GREAT SKUA on the river off of the Dumbles this afternoon. (Roberta Goodall). Almost certainly this bird was drifting upstream on the tide past Beachley at 7:40m. (Frank Williams). Three GARGANEYS (2m, 1f) on South Lake early morning but flew off at 9:10am. Also two MEDITERRANEAN GULLS. (Ian Hull). Later a pair of GARGANEYS from Robbie Garnett hide. (Neil Smart). A MARSH HARRIER from Zeiss hide. (Dot Jones). Two Knot from Zeiss hide. (Phil Pope).

Frampton     Three GARGANEYS (2m, 1f) on the northernmost of Splatt flashes just S of Saul Warth viewed from the canal towpath from 10:05am until early afternoon at least, possibly the South Lake birds. (MK). Pic by Mike.

At the pools this morning a Red Kite over, a male Goldeneye, a male Pochard, two male Shovelers, a pair of Mistle Thrushes collecting nesting material and the Tawny Owl. (Nick Goatman). Later at the Sailing Lake four singing Chiffchaffs and 17 Sand Martins over. (Roy Bircher). Between 10:30-11am an OTTER swimming around near slipway. (David Poulton).

Coombe Hill Meadows     Four GARGANEYS (3m, 1f) this morning. Also seven Black-tailed Godwits. (Duncan Dine).

Saul Warth     The WATER PIPIT again today at 8am. (Richard Hearn).

Cheltenham     A male Red Crested Pochard by the island on the boating lake at Pittville Park this morning. (John Sanders). Pic by John.

Berkeley shore     26+ Turnstones seen just outside the Glos boundary downstream but 11 flew upstream into Glos. Also three Snipe, eight Oystercatchers, a Little Egret, five Curlews, 12 Shelducks, four Greylags, three Grey Herons, two Little Grebes, three Goldcrests, a male Blackcap, five Chiffchaffs, five Skylarks, two Meadow Pipits, a female Stonechat, four Reed Buntings, a Pied Wagtail and 12 Magpies together. (John Fletcher/Jake King). Pic by John.

Aylburton Warth    Six White-fronted Geese this morning, possibly Greenland, but flew off N just after 11am. (John Sanders). Pic by John.

Saul Warth     The WATER PIPIT again today, also a pair of Oystercatchers. Two late Fieldfares and a Mistle Thrush in mistletoe covered trees in the field next to the roadside parking. (MK). Pics by Mike.

Sharpness     Four Goosanders flew N upriver. Also a male Mandarin. Also three Wheatears between Sharpness and Berkeley Pill. Four JACK SNIPE and WATER PIPIT at the Pill over high tide and a Yellowhammer flew S. (Andy Jordan).

WWT Slimbridge    Six Knot in with the 580 Black-tailed Godwits, two second-summer MEDITERRANEAN GULLS and two adult Great Crested Grebes on South Lake. (Roberta Goodall/Ken Mihill).

Leckhampton Hill     In the top two fields next to Scarp Slope 200 Golden Plovers in one field and 100 Fieldfares in the other. (Duncan Dine/Tom Mabbett).

Forest of Dean     A Chiffchaff singing briefly this lunchtime at Forge Hill. (Chris Sullivan).

Newnham-on-Severn    An adult MEDITERRANEAN GULL in summer plumage on the sand banks at 2pm today. (Ian Draycott).

Selsley Common     This morning a Wheatear, two Ravens, seven Linnets, a Chiffchaff and at least nine singing Skylarks. (Hugh Manistre).

Leckhampton Hill     A Wheatear this morning. (Tom Mabbett).

Cleeve Hill     A Wheatear this morning. Also a Weasel. (Tom & Greg Mabbett).

Saul Warth     Male and female Wheatear N of Hock Ditch today. Also the WATER PIPIT again. (Les Ditchburn/Martin Greenish/Michelle Davies).

WWT Slimbridge     An adult and a second-summer MEDITERRANEAN GULL on South Lake at 11am. (Jon Mercer).

Forest of Dean    At Nagshead mid afternoon six Redwings, four Bramblings, three Goldfinches, a Jay and a pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers. (Martin Russell).

Winchcombe     A male Tawny Owl calling, early evening in the cemetery. Garden birds today included, two female Siskins, six Goldfinches and a Song Thrush singing. (Gill Worthington).

Coombe Hill Meadows      Six Mute Swans, four Shelducks, c300 Wigeon, 12 Gadwalls, c150 Teal, a Pintail, 74 Shovelers, 15 Tufted Ducks, two Pochards, a Little Grebe, 20 Coots, a pair of Oystercatchers, c15 Lapwings, 31 Black-tailed Godwits, three Redshanks, a Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming, a Chiffchaff, 2 or 3 Reed Buntings and a Yellowhammer singing. (Mike Smart).

Cobney Meadows     Eight Mute Swans, four Shelducks, 20 Wigeon, four Gadwalls, ten Teal, three Pintails, four Shovelers, two Tufted Ducks, an Oystercatcher, a Black-tailed Godwit, a Snipe, a Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming, a Chiffchaff and two Reed Buntings. (Mike Smart).

Tewkesbury     On Severn Ham 26 Mute Swans, two Shelducks, 20 Mallards, two Great Crested Grebes, a Little Grebe, an Oystercatcher flew over and 200 Black-headed Gulls, 50 Common Gulls, 100 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and ten Herring Gulls. (Mike Smart).

Nailsworth     Garden birds included a male Goshawk over, eight Buzzards, a Chiffchaff singing, three Greenfinches and six Goldfinches over, a Raven, a Grey Wagtail still and four Stock Doves. (Jake King).

Stratton    20 Fieldfares on the Bathurst Estate farmland today. (Ken Cservenka).

Churchdown    A male and female Lesser Redpoll on feeders today. (Ingrid & Colin Twissell).

Cheltenham     At Naunton Park this morning a garden Chiffchaff. (Steve Brown).

Walton Cardiff     A WHEATEAR flew over the road and over a hedge early morning. (Andy Lodge).

Berkeley shore     A male WHEATEAR on the shore today. (Paul Taylor).

Saul Warth     A male WHEATEAR on the rocks to the right of Hock Ditch at midday calling constantly. Also the WATER PIPIT again today, seen yesterday too, a male Stonechat, a pair of Oystercatchers, 30+ Meadow Pipits, a male Kestrel and a Raven. (MK). Pics by Mike.

Aston Down   An OSPREY at altitude over Aston Down this morning at 8:20 heading NE viewed from the layby of the Glide-in Café. (Michael Cook).

WWT Slimbridge     A Red Kite over the car park this morning and a pair of second-summer MEDITERRANEAN GULLS on South Lake. (Andy Jordan).

Gloucester     A Tawny Owl flying and calling over and around Linden at 10pm. (James Barradine).

Symonds Yat     In the Yat Rock area today the Peregrine pair mating, eight Buzzards, a Red Kite, two Goshawks, Ravens, Jays, a Green Woodpecker, a Great Spotted Woodpecker, Stock Doves, a Treecreeper, two Long-tailed Tits, three Mandarins (2m, 1f) and a male Goosander. Also ten Fallow Deer. (Chris & Phil Andrews).

Leckhampton Hill    At least 400 Golden Plovers over very high in long lines and v shapes calling a lot and two very confiding birds grounded near the masts on Cleeve Hill. (Tom Mabbett).

Nailsworth     At Tiltup’s End two Red Kites, one partial leucistic bird with a white head and forewings, two Red-legged Partridges, 203 mixed corvids including 103 Carrion Crows, 300+ Stock Doves, two Linnets, eight Skylarks, 12 Yellowhammers and two Buzzards. (Jake King).

Tewkesbury     On Severn Ham today 25 Mute Swans, 50 Carrion Crows and a Reed Bunting. Nearby a pair of Peregrines on the tower of Tewkesbury Abbey. (Mike Smart).

Cheltenham     At Naunton Park at 10pm, a Tawny Owl calling, second garden record in 34 years. (Steve Brown).

Cherington     At Cherington Lake and surrounding area birds included 35+ Linnets, two Nuthatches, two Green Woodpeckers calling, a Treecreeper, 40 Jackdaws, four Buzzards, 11 Mallards and 12+ Wrens. (John Fletcher).

Frampton     A Short-eared Owl hunting the shore this afternoon, viewed from Splatt Bridge. (Roy Widgery).

Cleeve Hill     A Short-eared Owl at 5:30pm today. (Duncan Dine). Pic by Duncan.

Lower Slaughter     A Barn Owl hunting late afternoon. (Richard Tyler). Pic by Rich.

Saul     A Cattle Egret in the second field on the right towards Arlingham after crossing Cadbury Bridge, with horses at 1:25pm. (MK). Pic by Mike.

Cheltenham    This afternoon at 12:30pm two Buzzards circling high above Lansdown Station, flew together three times in talon-locking courtship display. (David Norman).

Highnam Woods      This afternoon birds included three Marsh Tits, a Goldcrest, six Great Spotted Woodpeckers, two Redwings, three Song Thrushes, a Green Woodpecker calling, two Nuthatches, four Coal Tits, a Treecreeper and a Buzzard. (John Fletcher).

Rendcomb     A Grey Partridge off Whiteway near Rendcomb Airfield at SP 03104 09613. (Roger Gillespie).

Aylburton Warth     Four Canada Geese, four Shelducks, a Wigeon, 120 Teal, two Grey Herons, six Lapwings, 80 Golden Plovers, 170 Curlews, four Redshanks, four Skylarks, three Meadow Pipits, a Chiffchaff and a Reed Bunting today. (Mike Smart).

Gloucester     The YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER at Alney Island again today, around the leafless trees near the Lock House at SO823183. (Mark Hobson). Pic by Mark.

Cotswold Water Park West     The YELLOW-BROWED WARBLER still briefly at 9:30am by the stream junction at Pit 44 then flew across the road with a Chiffchaff. (Steve Brown). A Goosander still at Pit 65, also a Bullfinch. A Great Spotted Woodpecker sunbathing at Pit 57, a pair of Goldeneye on Pit 58 and three pairs of Red Crested Pochards on Pits 46/48. (Ken Burrows). Pics by Ken.

Wibdon Warth     The GREAT SKUA again at 12:20pm. (John Sanders).

May Hill     This morning a LESSER SPOTTED WOODPECKER high up on May Hill and a Meadow Pipit display flighting at the top of the Hill. (Rob & Gillian Guest).

Frampton     Three Mandarins (2m, 1f) on the canal at Splatt Bridge, also nine Redshanks, six Pintails and a Kingfisher. (Gordon Hodgson). At the pools this evening four Cattle Egrets, 21 Little Egrets, 20+ Sand Martins, five Chiffchaffs, a Goldeneye, ten Lapwings, five Mandarins, 18 Linnets and 30+ Meadow Pipits. (Nick Goatman).

WWT Slimbridge    A MEDITERRANEAN GULL on the causeway at South Lake again this morning. (Ken Mihill). Three Knot on South Lake amongst the 549 Black-tailed Godwits from Hogarth hide this morning. (Les Ditchburn/Paul Dunham). Pic by Paul.

Sharpness    Seven Knot flew S this morning. (Andy Jordan).

Coates     10+ Bramblings at 11:30am by the Tunnel House pub feeding on the Beech mast. (Duncan Dine).

Halmore    A Barn Owl hunting in the lane this evening. (Chris Newton).

Twyning     A Lesser Redpoll in the garden today. (Phil & Chris Andrews). Pic by Phil.