Friday 26th October 2018
	Today's best new discovery was an American Robin on Lundy (Devon), whilst lingering rarities comprised the Grey Catbird (Cornwall), Eastern Stonechats (Norfolk and Shetland), two Gull-billed Terns (Northumberland), Dusky Warbler and Rustic Bunting (Isles of Scilly), Blue-winged Teal (Shetland), Long-billed Dowitcher (Lincolnshire), Lesser Yellowlegs (Dorset and Highland), Baird's Sandpiper (Gwent), Spotted Sandpiper (Co Durham) and Lesser Scaup (Anglesey). A White-billed Diver flew past Fife Ness (Fife) and two White-rumped Sandpipers were logged at Tacumshin (Co Wexford). Seawatchers enjoyed an excellent Pomarine Skua passage, particularly off North Sea watchpoints - top counts included 166 past Holme (Norfolk), 156 past Flamborough Head (East Yorkshire), 146 past Spurn (East Yorkshire), 123 past Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk), 94 past Hartlepool Headland (Clevleand), 87 past Grimston (East Yorkshire) and 75 past Long Nab (North Yorkshire).
-  Stuart Piner, RBA