Tuesday 16th November 2010
	The highlight of the day was breaking news of a Desert Wheatear in Northumberland at Seahouses. Having first been noted there on Sunday, the bird showed well into the afternoon. Lingering rarities confirmed as still present today comprised both the American Coot and American Buff-bellied Pipit in County Mayo, American Robin and two Glossy Ibises in Devon, Pied-billed Grebe in Greater Manchester, Squacco Heron and Ross's Goose in Northumberland, King Eider in Suffolk, Long-billed Dowitcher in Dorset, and American Golden Plovers in both Cornwall and the Western Isles (2). Scarcities included five Rough-legged Buzzards, four Ring-necked Ducks, three Great Grey Shrikes, two each of Snow Goose, Yellow-browed Warbler and Green-winged Teal, a Great White Egret in Suffolk and a Black Brant in Kent. Waxwings were recorded across 33 counties.
-  Chris Batty, RBA