Thursday 7th December 2017
	Rarity highlights included a Semipalmated Sandpiper in Co Cork and Stilt Sandpiper in Dorset, whilst late news from yesterday concerned a report of an American Robin in Dublin and the long-staying Pied-billed Grebe in Argyll. The best of the rest included Richard's Pipit (Suffolk), American Wigeons (Co Down and Worcestershire), Ring-necked Duck (Somerset), Glossy Ibis (Co Waterford), Barred Warbler (Hampshire), two Waxwings (Highland), American Golden Plover (Cornwall), Tundra Bean Goose (Lancashire), Green-winged Teal (Lancashire) and Parrot Crossbill flocks in Norfolk (42) and Derbyshire (2), whilst a two flew over Brandon (Suffolk).
-  Stuart Piner, RBA