Saturday 13th February 2010
	A Lesser Scaup at Eglwys Nunydd Reservoir, Glamorgan was a new discovery today, with the adult drake also remaining in the county at Cosmeston Lakes Country Park (and another still in Cornwall). In County Sligo, two Richardson's Canada Geese were seen at Ballintemple. Lingering rarities seen today included the female Black-throated Thrush at Newholm, Yorkshire, female Penduline Tit at Grove Ferry NNR, Kent, Long-billed Dowitcher at Maer Lake, Cornwall, Black Kite at Gigrin Farm, Powys, American Eider in County Donegal, Glossy Ibis in County Wexford, Forster's Tern in County Galway and Little Bunting in Highland. The small Waxwing influx continues, with at least 87 logged. Other quality scarcities included three Rough-legged Buzzards, six Great Grey Shrikes, a Rose-coloured Starling, five Cattle Egrets and four Great White Egrets.
-  Will Soar, RBA