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Sunday 7th June 2015  
  New discoveries today comprised a Collared Pratincole at Lakenheath Fen RSPB, Suffolk, a Black-headed Bunting on Skomer, Pembrokeshire, a Black Stork over Marazion and Constantine, Cornwall, an Alpine Swift over Spurn, Yorkshire, a Red-footed Falcon over the River Nene mouth, Lincolnshire, a Red-rumped Swallow at Landguard NR, Suffolk, a Black Kite over Ford End, Essex and a King Eider on Unst, Shetland. Bee-eaters included seven on St Agnes, Isles of Scilly and singles over Saltford (Somerset), Hauxley (Northumberland), Ballyrobin (County Antrim) and Marazion (Cornwall).

Lingering rarities included the Swainson's Thrush in Pembrokeshire, Greater Yellowlegs in Hampshire, Squacco Heron in Cornwall, Little Bittern in Suffolk, Bee-eater in Yorkshire, King Eider in Aberdeenshire and Black-winged Stilt in Sussex.

Scarcity highlights comprised a Marsh Warbler, an Icterine Warbler, a Pectoral Sandpiper, two Red-backed Shrikes, two Red-necked Phalaropes, two Ring-necked Ducks, two American Wigeon and four Common Rosefinches.
Will Soar, RBA
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