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Short-billed Dowitcher
 
Previous Records of Short-billed Dowitcher - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Short-billed Dowitcher at Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) All photos of Short-billed Dowitcher Upload a photo of the Short-billed Dowitcher at Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Short-billed Dowitcher at Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
  Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 15 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Mike Spicer
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Short-billed Dowitcher
 
Previous Records of Short-billed Dowitcher - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Short-billed Dowitcher at Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) All photos of Short-billed Dowitcher Upload a photo of the Short-billed Dowitcher at Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Short-billed Dowitcher at Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) 
  adult Taken: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
  Drift Reservoir (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 15 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Mike Spicer
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Lesser Scaup
 
Previous Records of Lesser Scaup - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Scaup at Swillington (Yorkshire) All photos of Lesser Scaup Upload a photo of the Lesser Scaup at Swillington (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Scaup at Swillington (Yorkshire) 
  male Taken: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
  Swillington (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Dave Ward
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Lesser Yellowlegs
 
Previous Records of Lesser Yellowlegs - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Yellowlegs at Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) All photos of Lesser Yellowlegs Upload a photo of the Lesser Yellowlegs at Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Yellowlegs at Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
  Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) Uploaded: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Michael Trew
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Lesser Yellowlegs
 
Previous Records of Lesser Yellowlegs - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Yellowlegs at Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) All photos of Lesser Yellowlegs Upload a photo of the Lesser Yellowlegs at Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Yellowlegs at Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
  Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) Uploaded: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Michael Trew
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Lesser Yellowlegs
 
Previous Records of Lesser Yellowlegs - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Yellowlegs at Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) All photos of Lesser Yellowlegs Upload a photo of the Lesser Yellowlegs at Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Yellowlegs at Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
  Chew Valley Lake (Somerset and Bristol) Uploaded: Mon, 14 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Michael Trew
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Ring-necked Duck
 
All photos of Ring-necked Duck at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) All photos of Ring-necked Duck Upload a photo of the Ring-necked Duck at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) All the RBA news reports of the Ring-necked Duck at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) 
  female Taken: Sat, 12 Sep 2026
  Abberton Reservoir (Essex) Uploaded: Sat, 12 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Sean Nixon
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Wryneck
 
All photos of Wryneck at Blackgang (Isle of Wight) All photos of Wryneck Upload a photo of the Wryneck at Blackgang (Isle of Wight) All the RBA news reports of the Wryneck at Blackgang (Isle of Wight) 
    Taken: Sat, 12 Sep 2026
  Blackgang (Isle of Wight) Uploaded: Sat, 12 Sep 2026
  Gore Cliff
Photo: Alan Brown
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Solitary Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Solitary Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) All photos of Solitary Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) All the RBA news reports of the Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) 
  juvenile Taken: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Tresco (Isles of Scilly) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Seen on the Abbey Pool.
Photo: James Sellen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Solitary Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Solitary Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) All photos of Solitary Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) All the RBA news reports of the Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) 
  juvenile Taken: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Tresco (Isles of Scilly) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Seen on the Abbey Pool.
Photo: James Sellen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Solitary Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Solitary Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) All photos of Solitary Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) All the RBA news reports of the Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) 
  juvenile Taken: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Tresco (Isles of Scilly) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Seen on the Abbey Pool.
Photo: James Sellen
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Solitary Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Solitary Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) All photos of Solitary Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) All the RBA news reports of the Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) 
  juvenile Taken: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Tresco (Isles of Scilly) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Seen on the Abbey Pool with one Curlew Sandpiper and two Dunlin.
Photo: James Sellen
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Solitary Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Solitary Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) All photos of Solitary Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) All the RBA news reports of the Solitary Sandpiper at Tresco (Isles of Scilly) 
  juvenile Taken: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Tresco (Isles of Scilly) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Seen on the Abbey Pool.
Photo: James Sellen
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Western Bonelli's Warbler
 
Previous Records of Western Bonelli's Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Western Bonelli's Warbler at Flamborough  (Yorkshire) All photos of Western Bonelli's Warbler Upload a photo of the Western Bonelli's Warbler at Flamborough  (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Western Bonelli's Warbler at Flamborough  (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Flamborough  (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  In Old Fall Plantation this evening. Identified from sound recording
Photo: Andy Hood
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Baird's Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Baird's Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Baird's Sandpiper at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) All photos of Baird's Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Baird's Sandpiper at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Baird's Sandpiper at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) 
    Taken: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
  Pool of Virkie (Shetland) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife
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American Black Tern
 
Previous Records of American Black Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Black Tern at Tingwall (Shetland) All photos of American Black Tern Upload a photo of the American Black Tern at Tingwall (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the American Black Tern at Tingwall (Shetland) 
  juvenile Taken: Thu, 10 Sep 2026
  Tingwall (Shetland) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife
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American Black Tern
 
Previous Records of American Black Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Black Tern at Tingwall (Shetland) All photos of American Black Tern Upload a photo of the American Black Tern at Tingwall (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the American Black Tern at Tingwall (Shetland) 
  juvenile Taken: Thu, 10 Sep 2026
  Tingwall (Shetland) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife
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American Black Tern
 
Previous Records of American Black Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Black Tern at Tingwall (Shetland) All photos of American Black Tern Upload a photo of the American Black Tern at Tingwall (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the American Black Tern at Tingwall (Shetland) 
  juvenile Taken: Thu, 10 Sep 2026
  Tingwall (Shetland) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife
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Greenish Warbler
 
Previous Records of Greenish Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Greenish Warbler at Grutness (Shetland) All photos of Greenish Warbler Upload a photo of the Greenish Warbler at Grutness (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Greenish Warbler at Grutness (Shetland) 
    Taken: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
  Grutness (Shetland) Uploaded: Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  Taken in the evening after work in the Grutness garden.
Photo: Penny Clarke
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Red-backed Shrike
 
All photos of Red-backed Shrike at Priory Country Park (Bedfordshire) All photos of Red-backed Shrike Upload a photo of the Red-backed Shrike at Priory Country Park (Bedfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red-backed Shrike at Priory Country Park (Bedfordshire) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
  Priory Country Park (Bedfordshire) Uploaded: Thu, 10 Sep 2026
 
Photo: John Lindsell
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Red-backed Shrike
 
All photos of Red-backed Shrike at Priory Country Park (Bedfordshire) All photos of Red-backed Shrike Upload a photo of the Red-backed Shrike at Priory Country Park (Bedfordshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red-backed Shrike at Priory Country Park (Bedfordshire) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
  Priory Country Park (Bedfordshire) Uploaded: Thu, 10 Sep 2026
 
Photo: John Lindsell
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
 
All photos of Buff-breasted Sandpiper at St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) All photos of Buff-breasted Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper at St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) All the RBA news reports of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper at St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
  St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) Uploaded: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
  Seen on the cricket pitch.
Photo: James Sellen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
 
All photos of Buff-breasted Sandpiper at St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) All photos of Buff-breasted Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper at St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) All the RBA news reports of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper at St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
  St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) Uploaded: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
  Seen on the cricket pitch.
Photo: James Sellen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
 
All photos of Buff-breasted Sandpiper at St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) All photos of Buff-breasted Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper at St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) All the RBA news reports of the Buff-breasted Sandpiper at St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
  St Martin's (Isles of Scilly) Uploaded: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
  Seen on the cricket pitch.
Photo: James Sellen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Egyptian Nightjar
 
Previous Records of Egyptian Nightjar - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) All photos of Egyptian Nightjar Upload a photo of the Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) 
    Taken: Sat, 05 Sep 2026
  Pool of Virkie (Shetland) Uploaded: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife
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Egyptian Nightjar
 
Previous Records of Egyptian Nightjar - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) All photos of Egyptian Nightjar Upload a photo of the Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) 
    Taken: Sat, 05 Sep 2026
  Pool of Virkie (Shetland) Uploaded: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife
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Egyptian Nightjar
 
Previous Records of Egyptian Nightjar - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) All photos of Egyptian Nightjar Upload a photo of the Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) 
    Taken: Sat, 05 Sep 2026
  Pool of Virkie (Shetland) Uploaded: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife
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website/blog
 
Greenish Warbler
 
Previous Records of Greenish Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Greenish Warbler at Grutness (Shetland) All photos of Greenish Warbler Upload a photo of the Greenish Warbler at Grutness (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Greenish Warbler at Grutness (Shetland) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
  Grutness (Shetland) Uploaded: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife
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Greenish Warbler
 
Previous Records of Greenish Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Greenish Warbler at Grutness (Shetland) All photos of Greenish Warbler Upload a photo of the Greenish Warbler at Grutness (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Greenish Warbler at Grutness (Shetland) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
  Grutness (Shetland) Uploaded: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Pallid Harrier
 
Previous Records of Pallid Harrier - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pallid Harrier at Loch of Spiggie (Shetland) All photos of Pallid Harrier Upload a photo of the Pallid Harrier at Loch of Spiggie (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Pallid Harrier at Loch of Spiggie (Shetland) 
  juvenile Taken: Sat, 05 Sep 2026
  Loch of Spiggie (Shetland) Uploaded: Wed, 09 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Hugh Harrop / Shetland Wildlife
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Spotted Crake
 
All photos of Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) All photos of Spotted Crake Upload a photo of the Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
  Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) Uploaded: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Derek Scarrow
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Spotted Crake
 
All photos of Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) All photos of Spotted Crake Upload a photo of the Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
  Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) Uploaded: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Derek Scarrow
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Spotted Crake
 
All photos of Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) All photos of Spotted Crake Upload a photo of the Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
  Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) Uploaded: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Derek Scarrow
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Spotted Crake
 
All photos of Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) All photos of Spotted Crake Upload a photo of the Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) 
  juvenile Taken: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
  Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) Uploaded: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
  Juvenile on bund to the north of Island Hide
Photo: David Bryant
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Spotted Crake
 
All photos of Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) All photos of Spotted Crake Upload a photo of the Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Crake at Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) 
  adult Taken: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
  Titchwell RSPB (Norfolk) Uploaded: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
  Adult to the north-west of Island Hide
Photo: David Bryant
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Egyptian Nightjar
 
Previous Records of Egyptian Nightjar - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) All photos of Egyptian Nightjar Upload a photo of the Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Egyptian Nightjar at Pool of Virkie (Shetland) 
    Taken: Sun, 06 Sep 2026
  Pool of Virkie (Shetland) Uploaded: Tue, 08 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Mike Edgecombe
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Wryneck
 
All photos of Wryneck at St Mary's (Isles of Scilly) All photos of Wryneck Upload a photo of the Wryneck at St Mary's (Isles of Scilly) All the RBA news reports of the Wryneck at St Mary's (Isles of Scilly) 
    Taken: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
  St Mary's (Isles of Scilly) Uploaded: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
  Seen in Buzza quarry.
Photo: James Sellen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Red-backed Shrike
 
All photos of Red-backed Shrike at St Mary's (Isles of Scilly) All photos of Red-backed Shrike Upload a photo of the Red-backed Shrike at St Mary's (Isles of Scilly) All the RBA news reports of the Red-backed Shrike at St Mary's (Isles of Scilly) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
  St Mary's (Isles of Scilly) Uploaded: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
  Seen near Porth Hellick.
Photo: James Sellen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Wryneck
 
All photos of Wryneck at Freiston Shore RSPB (Lincolnshire) All photos of Wryneck Upload a photo of the Wryneck at Freiston Shore RSPB (Lincolnshire) All the RBA news reports of the Wryneck at Freiston Shore RSPB (Lincolnshire) 
    Taken: Thu, 03 Sep 2026
  Freiston Shore RSPB (Lincolnshire) Uploaded: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Mark Joy
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Wryneck
 
All photos of Wryneck at Freiston Shore RSPB (Lincolnshire) All photos of Wryneck Upload a photo of the Wryneck at Freiston Shore RSPB (Lincolnshire) All the RBA news reports of the Wryneck at Freiston Shore RSPB (Lincolnshire) 
    Taken: Thu, 03 Sep 2026
  Freiston Shore RSPB (Lincolnshire) Uploaded: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
 
Photo: Mark Joy
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