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Thursday 21st November 2019  
  Rarities today comprised the Hermit Thrush still on the Isles of Scilly, Isabelline Wheatear in Norfolk, Semipalmated Sandpiper in Hampshire, two Richardson's Cackling Geese together on the Western Isles, and in Devon both Blue-winged Teal and Long-billed Dowitcher.

Scarcities included Red-backed Shrike (Glamorgan), Serin (Sussex), American Wigeon (Northumberland), Green-winged Teal (Orkney), Lesser Snow Goose (Aberdeenshire), Rough-legged Buzzard and Glossy Ibis (Norfolk), two Ring-billed Gulls, three Surf Scoters and four Ring-necked Ducks.
-  Chris Batty, RBA