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Saturday 22nd June 2019  
  A Black-headed Bunting was discovered at Sandwick, Shetland today.

Lingering rarities included Marsh Sandpiper in Kent, Long-billed Dowitcher in County Antrim, Savi's Warbler in Anglesey, Great Reed Warbler in Yorkshire, Iberian Chiffchaffs in Yorkshire and Lancashire, Bee-eater in Scilly, Baikal Teal in Northumberland, Blue-winged Teal in Clyde, Black Duck and King Eider in Highland and Ferruginous Duck in Yorkshire.

Scarcity highlights included a Short-toed Lark, a Common Rosefinch, a Marsh Warbler, two Serins, three Rose-coloured Starlings, two Purple Herons, three Glossy Ibises, a Temminck's Stint, a Red-necked Phalarope, four Honey Buzzards, a Ring-necked Duck, an American Wigeon and two Green-winged Teals.
-  Will Soar, RBA