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This page gives you access to all of RBA's daily news summaries (since April 13, 2006), 10 days at a time. The most recent are shown, or you can select a specific date to show (along with the previous 10 days). Prior to April 13, 2006 you can find weekly reviews, located in articles. | |||
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| Tuesday 31st March 2009 | ||
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| The highlight of the day was an Alpine Swift lingering over St Just, Cornwall early in the afternoon. Elsewhere, single
Great White Egrets were discovered at Belvide Reservoir, Staffordshire and Leighton Moss, Lancashire. Lingering rarities comprised the Penduline Tit in Devon, Blue-winged Teal in County Clare, Black-winged Stilt in County Cork, two King Eiders in County Sligo, single Lesser Scaups in both Glamorgan and Nottinghamshire, Ferruginous Duck in Somerset and Great White Egret in Clyde. Cattle Egret reports totaled 33 birds in nine counties including 15 in Cornwall, eight in County Cork, four in County Waterford and singles in each of Cheshire, Devon, Dorset, Pembrokeshire, the Isles of Scilly and Warwickshire. |
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| - Chris Batty, RBA | ||
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| Monday 30th March 2009 | ||
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| The highlights of the day were the discovery of a Bonaparte's Gull on South Uist, Western Isles and the breaking news of a
Blue-winged Teal at Lough Atedaun, County Clare; the latter first being seen yesterday. Lingering rarities included Penduline Tits still in Devon and Suffolk (3), Bonaparte's Gull in Glamorgan, Black-winged Stilt in County Cork, two King Eiders in County Sligo, single Lesser Scaups in both Glamorgan and Nottinghamshire, Ferruginous Duck in Somerset and Great White Egret in Clyde. Cattle Egret reports totaled 32 birds in nine counties comprising 15 in Cornwall, seven in County Cork, four in County Waterford and singles in Cheshire, Devon, Dorset, Pembrokeshire, Isle of Man and Isles of Scilly. |
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| Sunday 29th March 2009 | ||
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| Two Penduline Tits reappeared at Rainham Marshes RSPB, London, with
the male still present at Youngs Waterpark, Devon. In County Cork, the
Black-winged Stilt was reported again, whilst other lingering rarities
included Bonaparte's Gull in Glamorgan, Ferruginous Duck in
Somerset and Lesser Scaup in Nottinghamshire.
The Great White Egret was again at Gilmourton Pools, Clyde, with Cattle Egrets in Cheshire, Cornwall, Dorset, County Cork, County Waterford, Pembrokeshire and on the Isles of Scilly. |
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| - Will Soar, RBA | ||
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| Friday 27th March 2009 | ||
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| In Suffolk, the drake Canvasback, or hybrid Canvasback x Pochard
returned to Lackford Lakes SWT, after its brief visit to Livermere Lake
yesterday. Nearby, in Norfolk, the Dark-breasted Barn Owl was seen again
at Welney WWT this evening.
Long staying rarities logged today include the Snowy Owl in Cornwall, Penduline Tit in Devon, Bonaparte's Gull and Lesser Scaup in Glamorgan, Great White Egret in Somerset and single Cattle Egrets in Pembrokeshire, Dorset, Cheshire and on the Isles of Scilly. |
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| - Will Soar, RBA | ||
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| Wednesday 25th March 2009 | ||
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| On Tiree, the white morph Gyr showed for its second day at Loch
Bhasapoll. The Black-winged Stilt remained in-situ on Lough Errul, Cape
Clear, County Cork, whilst other lingerers included Penduline Tit in
Devon, King Eider in Fife, Great White Egrets in Clyde and
Somerset and Cattle Egrets in Dorset, Cornwall, Gloucestershire,
Suffolk and on the Isles of Scilly and Isle of Man.
Other notable sightings included a Shorelark, 3 Great Grey Shrikes, 4 Spoonbills, an American Wigeon, 4 Green-winged Teals, 3 Ring-necked Ducks and 2 Surf Scoters. |
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| Monday 23rd March 2009 | ||
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| In Cornwall, the Great Spotted Cuckoo was reported briefly in the Cot
Valley, although extensive searching by a good number of other observer's failed
to relocate it. The Black-winged Stilt remained on Cape Clear Island,
County Cork.
Long staying rarities seen today included the Penduline Tit in Devon, Bonaparte's Gull and Lesser Scaup in Glamorgan and Ferruginous Duck in Somerset. A Great White Egret was in Somerset, while Cattle Egrets were in Cheshire, Cornwall, Devon, Suffolk, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. |
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| - Will Soar, RBA | ||
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| Sunday 22nd March 2009 | ||
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| Spring rarities included a Great Spotted Cuckoo in Cornwall, and a
Black-winged Stilt in County Cork. The former was in the St Just area this
afternoon, but proved very mobile. The latter was the first record for Cape
Clear Island. Less expected was the arrival of a first-winter Ross's Gull
at Lytham St Annes, Lancashire late afternoon.
Two Penduline Tits remained at Dingle Marshes RSPB, Suffolk, with the Ferruginous Duck still nearby at Trimley. Other wildfowl included King Eider in Fife, and single Lesser Scaups in Nottinghamshire and County Westmeath. The Snowy Owl was seen in Cornwall, the Bonaparte's Gull was at Cardiff, Glamorgan and the Forster's Tern made another appearance on Claddagh Beach, County Galway. |
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| - Will Soar, RBA | ||
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