Tuesday 12th June 2018
	Rarities today comprised the Bonaparte's Gull still in Kent, long-staying Black Duck in Highland and in Cornwall a Black Kite overflew Marazion. Scarcities included Woodchat Shrike and Montagu's Harrier (Cleveland), Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Cornwall), Purple Heron (Cambridgeshire), American Wigeon and Glossy Ibis (Northumberland), two each of both Golden Oriole and Cattle Egret, and a total of seven Rose-coloured Starlings.
-  Chris Batty, RBA