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Friday 31st May 2019  
  A Myrtle Warbler was discovered on Ramsey Island, Pembrokeshire today, the second for both Wales and the island. A Greenish Warbler was nearby on Skokholm, whilst a Gull-billed Tern was at Fishtail Lagoon, Hampshire briefly and a Bonaparte's Gull was at Cross Lough, County Mayo.

Lingering rarities included the Great Knot in Shetland, Iberian Chiffchaffs in Suffolk, Pembrokeshire and Lancashire, Great Reed Warblers in Yorkshire and Cleveland, two Savi's Warblers in Suffolk and Black Duck and King Eider in Highland.

Scarcity highlights included a Hoopoe, a Great Grey Shrike, a Serin, a Golden Oriole, two Common Rosefinches, a Montagu's Harrier, a Purple Heron, a Glossy Ibis, a Spotted Crake, two Red-necked Phalaropes, two Temminck's Stints, four Honey Buzzards, a Ring-necked Duck and an Iceland Gull.
-  Will Soar, RBA