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Wednesday 8th December 2010  
  In Glamorgan, a Glossy Ibis was found near Llantwit Major on a pool by the road at Monknash. The Little Bunting remained at Saxmundham, Suffolk, whilst the Long-billed Dowitcher in Dorset was relocated on The Fleet at Butterstreet Cove late afternoon. Long staying rarities seen today included the Forster's Tern in County Galway, Blue-winged Teal in Dumfries and Galloway and Glossy Ibis in Devon. The possible Eastern Yellow Wagtail remained at Colyford sewage works, Devon.

Scarcity highlights included a Hoopoe, a Surf Scoter, a Pomarine Skua, a Grey Phalarope, a Green-winged Teal, two Rough-legged Buzzards, three Ring-necked Ducks, three Ring-billed Gulls, three Great Grey Shrikes and at least three Great White Egrets.
-  Will Soar, RBA