Sunday 4th July 2021
	An Elegant Tern appeared in the tern colony at Cemlyn Bay, Anglesey. The RV Celtic Explorer picked up a Wilson's Petrel in Co.Galway waters. Continuing rarities comprised the Short-billed Dowitcher in Co.Cork, Black-browed Albatross in East Yorkshire, Western Rufous Turtle Dove in East Yorkshire, Pacific Golden Plover in Norfolk (relocating from Hickling Broad to Cley), Great Reed Warbler in Nottinghamshire, King Eider and Bonaparte's Gull in Shetland, two Black-winged Stilts in Norfolk and Red-footed Falcon on Scilly. At least nine Bee-eaters were in Norfolk. Scarcities included Purple Heron (Isle of Wight), Red-backed Shrike (Norfolk), six Rose-coloured Starlings and Long-tailed Skua (Shetland).
-  David Campbell, RBA