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Tuesday 29th March 2016  
  New discoveries today included an adult Bonaparte's Gull at Thurso, Highland and a White-billed Diver off Barra, Western Isles.

Long staying rarities included the Gyr in the Western Isles, Long-billed Dowitchers in Leicestershire and Northumberland and another White-billed Diver in Moray.

Scarcity highlights involved a Hoopoe, a Pallas's Warbler, a Glossy Ibis, two Surf Scoters, two Ring-necked Ducks, two Cattle Egrets, three American Wigeons, three Lapland Buntings, four Great Grey Shrikes and five Green-winged Teals.
-  Will Soar, RBA