Friday 5th June 2009
	New arrivals today included a Paddyfield Warbler on the Wirral, which was trapped and ringed on Hilbre Island before disappearing, a Greenish Warbler singing near Brixham, Devon and a Red-footed Falcon at Winterton, Norfolk. Late news concerned an adult Gull-billed Tern yesterday in Hampshire, and a White's Thrush on Tuesday in Fife. Lingering rarities included the Black-winged Pratincole in Norfolk, Black Duck in Cornwall, Pallid Swift in Merseyside, four Cattle Egrets in County Waterford and the Squacco Heron in Cambridgeshire.
-  Will Soar, RBA