Thursday 18th June 2020
	The highlight of the day was the discovery of a Paddyfield Warbler on the Shetland Isles at Pool of Virkie, whilst the Rustic Bunting remained on nearby Foula. Other rarities today were the continuing Asian Desert Warbler in Northumberland, Lesser Grey Shrike still in Lothian, territorial Blyth's Reed Warbler in Lincolnshire, Lesser Yellowlegs in North Yorkshire, Savi's Warblers singing in both Norfolk and Shetland, and Red-footed Falcons in North Yorkshire and Suffolk. Scarcities included Red-backed Shrike (Shetland), Hoopoe (Shropshire), Red-necked Phalarope and American Wigeon (together in Northumberland), Ring-billed Gull (Shetland Isles), Glossy Ibis (Worcestershire), two each of both Red-breasted Flycatcher and Golden Oriole, six Marsh Warblers, and a total of 10 Rose-coloured Starlings.
-  Chris Batty, RBA