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Grey Phalarope
 
All photos of Grey Phalarope at Salthouse (Norfolk) All photos of Grey Phalarope Upload a photo of the Grey Phalarope at Salthouse (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Grey Phalarope at Salthouse (Norfolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Tue, 20 Sep 2022
  Salthouse (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sun, 02 Oct 2022
 
Photo: Glyn Sellors
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Long-billed Dowitcher
 
Previous Records of Long-billed Dowitcher - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Long-billed Dowitcher at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Long-billed Dowitcher Upload a photo of the Long-billed Dowitcher at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Long-billed Dowitcher at Hayle (Cornwall) 
    Taken: Sun, 02 Oct 2022
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sun, 02 Oct 2022
  On Hayle Estuary
Photo: Mike Spicer
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Rustic Bunting
 
Previous Records of Rustic Bunting - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Rustic Bunting at Horsey (Norfolk) All photos of Rustic Bunting Upload a photo of the Rustic Bunting at Horsey (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Rustic Bunting at Horsey (Norfolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  Horsey (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sun, 02 Oct 2022
 
Photo: James Lowen
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Swainson's Thrush
 
Previous Records of Swainson's Thrush - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Swainson's Thrush at yell (Shetland) All photos of Swainson's Thrush Upload a photo of the Swainson's Thrush at yell (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Swainson's Thrush at yell (Shetland) 
    Taken: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  yell (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
 
Photo: Jim Hutchins
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Swainson's Thrush
 
Previous Records of Swainson's Thrush - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Swainson's Thrush at yell (Shetland) All photos of Swainson's Thrush Upload a photo of the Swainson's Thrush at yell (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Swainson's Thrush at yell (Shetland) 
    Taken: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  yell (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
 
Photo: Jim Hutchins
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Swainson's Thrush
 
Previous Records of Swainson's Thrush - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Swainson's Thrush at yell (Shetland) All photos of Swainson's Thrush Upload a photo of the Swainson's Thrush at yell (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Swainson's Thrush at yell (Shetland) 
    Taken: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  yell (Shetland) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
 
Photo: Jim Hutchins
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Barred Warbler
 
All photos of Barred Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) All photos of Barred Warbler Upload a photo of the Barred Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Barred Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  Spurn (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
 
Photo: Brian Needham
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Pallid Harrier
 
Previous Records of Pallid Harrier - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pallid Harrier at Monreith (Dumfries and Galloway) All photos of Pallid Harrier Upload a photo of the Pallid Harrier at Monreith (Dumfries and Galloway) All the RBA news reports of the Pallid Harrier at Monreith (Dumfries and Galloway) 
    Taken: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  Monreith (Dumfries and Galloway) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  St Medans. Poor record shot.
Photo: Brian Henderson
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Barred Warbler
 
All photos of Barred Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) All photos of Barred Warbler Upload a photo of the Barred Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Barred Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  Spurn (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
 
Photo: Brian Needham
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Barred Warbler
 
All photos of Barred Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) All photos of Barred Warbler Upload a photo of the Barred Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Barred Warbler at Spurn (Yorkshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  Spurn (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  Lucky to have this youngster showing well. Note deformed beak.
Photo: Brian Needham
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Pallid Harrier
 
Previous Records of Pallid Harrier - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pallid Harrier at Monreith (Dumfries and Galloway) All photos of Pallid Harrier Upload a photo of the Pallid Harrier at Monreith (Dumfries and Galloway) All the RBA news reports of the Pallid Harrier at Monreith (Dumfries and Galloway) 
    Taken: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  Monreith (Dumfries and Galloway) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  St Medans. Poor record shot.
Photo: Brian Henderson
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Red-necked Phalarope
 
All photos of Red-necked Phalarope at The Lizard (Cornwall) All photos of Red-necked Phalarope Upload a photo of the Red-necked Phalarope at The Lizard (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Red-necked Phalarope at The Lizard (Cornwall) 
    Taken: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  The Lizard (Cornwall) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
  Off Lizard Point
Photo: Mike Spicer
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Blue-winged Teal
 
Previous Records of Blue-winged Teal - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) All photos of Blue-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) All the RBA news reports of the Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) 
  juvenile, male Taken: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Fairlop Country Park (London) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
 
Photo: Steven Connor
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Blue-winged Teal
 
Previous Records of Blue-winged Teal - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) All photos of Blue-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) All the RBA news reports of the Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) 
  juvenile, male Taken: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Fairlop Country Park (London) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
 
Photo: Steven Connor
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Blue-winged Teal
 
Previous Records of Blue-winged Teal - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) All photos of Blue-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) All the RBA news reports of the Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) 
  juvenile, male Taken: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Fairlop Country Park (London) Uploaded: Sat, 01 Oct 2022
 
Photo: Steven Connor
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Swainson's Thrush
 
Previous Records of Swainson's Thrush - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Swainson's Thrush at West Yell (Shetland) All photos of Swainson's Thrush Upload a photo of the Swainson's Thrush at West Yell (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Swainson's Thrush at West Yell (Shetland) 
    Taken: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  West Yell (Shetland) Uploaded: Fri, 30 Sep 2022
 
Photo: Christian Melgar
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Barred Warbler
 
All photos of Barred Warbler at Kilnsea (Yorkshire) All photos of Barred Warbler Upload a photo of the Barred Warbler at Kilnsea (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Barred Warbler at Kilnsea (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Fri, 30 Sep 2022
  Kilnsea (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Fri, 30 Sep 2022
  Elusive as expected so pleased to actually get a photo. Near the Listening Dish
Photo: David Williamson
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Baird's Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Baird's Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Baird's Sandpiper at Meikle Loch (Aberdeenshire) All photos of Baird's Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Baird's Sandpiper at Meikle Loch (Aberdeenshire) All the RBA news reports of the Baird's Sandpiper at Meikle Loch (Aberdeenshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 28 Sep 2022
  Meikle Loch (Aberdeenshire) Uploaded: Fri, 30 Sep 2022
 
Photo: Andrew Russell
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Baird's Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Baird's Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Baird's Sandpiper at Meikle Loch (Aberdeenshire) All photos of Baird's Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Baird's Sandpiper at Meikle Loch (Aberdeenshire) All the RBA news reports of the Baird's Sandpiper at Meikle Loch (Aberdeenshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 28 Sep 2022
  Meikle Loch (Aberdeenshire) Uploaded: Fri, 30 Sep 2022
 
Photo: Andrew Russell
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Grey Phalarope
 
All photos of Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Grey Phalarope Upload a photo of the Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Viewed from the causeway this evening.
Photo: Christopher Teague
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Grey Phalarope
 
All photos of Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Grey Phalarope Upload a photo of the Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Viewed from the causeway this evening.
Photo: Christopher Teague
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Grey Phalarope
 
All photos of Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Grey Phalarope Upload a photo of the Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Viewed from the causeway this evening.
Photo: Christopher Teague
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Grey Phalarope
 
All photos of Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) All photos of Grey Phalarope Upload a photo of the Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Grey Phalarope at Hayle (Cornwall) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Hayle (Cornwall) Uploaded: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Viewed from the causeway this evening.
Photo: Christopher Teague
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Blue-winged Teal
 
Previous Records of Blue-winged Teal - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) All photos of Blue-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) All the RBA news reports of the Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) 
    Taken: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Fairlop Country Park (London) Uploaded: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Blue-winged Teal in flight
Photo: Manda Simmons
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Blue-winged Teal
 
Previous Records of Blue-winged Teal - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) All photos of Blue-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) All the RBA news reports of the Blue-winged Teal at Fairlop Country Park (London) 
    Taken: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Fairlop Country Park (London) Uploaded: Thu, 29 Sep 2022
  Seen on opposite bank, in flight and close up
Photo: Manda Simmons
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Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Wed, 28 Sep 2022
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Tue, 27 Sep 2022
  Just a few more. Nice forked tail.
Photo: David Mattocks
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Tue, 27 Sep 2022
 
Photo: David Mattocks
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Tue, 27 Sep 2022
 
Photo: David Mattocks
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
    Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Tue, 27 Sep 2022
 
Photo: David Carr
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Tue, 27 Sep 2022
  Fantastic views, final photo I took before it flew off, hawked over our heads & flew high south at 6.55pm. Phonescoped - Zeiss Harpia 85 & S20 FE
Photo: Toby Carter
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
    Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
 
Photo: David Carr
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
    Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
 
Photo: David Carr
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
    Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
 
Photo: David Carr
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
 
Photo: David Mattocks
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
 
Photo: David Mattocks
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Common Nighthawk
 
Previous Records of Common Nighthawk - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All photos of Common Nighthawk Upload a photo of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Common Nighthawk at Wantage (Oxfordshire) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wantage (Oxfordshire) Uploaded: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
 
Photo: David Mattocks
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Pectoral Sandpiper
 
All photos of Pectoral Sandpiper at Wadebridge (Cornwall) All photos of Pectoral Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Wadebridge (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Wadebridge (Cornwall) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wadebridge (Cornwall) Uploaded: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Treraven Meadows. Showed very well at a distant, until it was taken by a Sparrowhawk late afternoon. A sad end to this vagrant.
Photo: Christopher Teague
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Icterine Warbler
 
All photos of Icterine Warbler at Blakeney Point (Norfolk) All photos of Icterine Warbler Upload a photo of the Icterine Warbler at Blakeney Point (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Icterine Warbler at Blakeney Point (Norfolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Sat, 24 Sep 2022
  Blakeney Point (Norfolk) Uploaded: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
 
Photo: Rob Holmes
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Pectoral Sandpiper
 
All photos of Pectoral Sandpiper at Wadebridge (Cornwall) All photos of Pectoral Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Wadebridge (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Wadebridge (Cornwall) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Wadebridge (Cornwall) Uploaded: Mon, 26 Sep 2022
  Treraven Meadows. Showed very well at a distant, until it was taken by a Sparrowhawk late afternoon. A sad end to this vagrant.
Photo: Christopher Teague
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
 
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