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  • Rose-coloured StarlingRose-coloured StarlingHappisburgh
  • Melodious WarblerMelodious WarblerBlakeney Point
  • Long-tailed ShrikeLong-tailed ShrikeEastleach Martin
  • Caspian TernCaspian TernHickling
  • Western Reef HeronWestern Reef HeronCaernarfon
  • Western Reef HeronWestern Reef HeronCaernarfon
  • Hume's WarblerHume's WarblerLowestoft
  • Hume's WarblerHume's WarblerHolkham
  • Eastern Black RedstartEastern Black RedstartSheringham
  • Red-flanked BluetailRed-flanked BluetailWells Woods
  • Lesser Grey ShrikeLesser Grey ShrikeWinterton-on-Sea
  • Booted EagleBooted EagleKelling
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Rose-coloured Starling
 
All photos of Rose-coloured Starling at Happisburgh (Norfolk) All photos of Rose-coloured Starling Upload a photo of the Rose-coloured Starling at Happisburgh (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Rose-coloured Starling at Happisburgh (Norfolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 19 Oct 2026
  Happisburgh (Norfolk) Uploaded: Mon, 19 Oct 2026
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Melodious Warbler
 
All photos of Melodious Warbler at Blakeney Point (Norfolk) All photos of Melodious Warbler Upload a photo of the Melodious Warbler at Blakeney Point (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Melodious Warbler at Blakeney Point (Norfolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Wed, 26 Aug 2026
  Blakeney Point (Norfolk) Uploaded: Thu, 27 Aug 2026
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Long-tailed Shrike
 
Previous Records of Long-tailed Shrike - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Long-tailed Shrike at Eastleach Martin (Gloucestershire) All photos of Long-tailed Shrike Upload a photo of the Long-tailed Shrike at Eastleach Martin (Gloucestershire) All the RBA news reports of the Long-tailed Shrike at Eastleach Martin (Gloucestershire) 
  first-summer, male Taken: Mon, 10 Aug 2026
  Eastleach Martin (Gloucestershire) Uploaded: Tue, 11 Aug 2026
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Caspian Tern
 
Previous Records of Caspian Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Caspian Tern at Hickling (Norfolk) All photos of Caspian Tern Upload a photo of the Caspian Tern at Hickling (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Caspian Tern at Hickling (Norfolk) 
  adult Taken: Sun, 14 Jun 2026
  Hickling (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sun, 14 Jun 2026
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Western Reef Heron
 
All photos of Western Reef Heron at Caernarfon (Gwynedd) All photos of Western Reef Heron Upload a photo of the Western Reef Heron at Caernarfon (Gwynedd) All the RBA news reports of the Western Reef Heron at Caernarfon (Gwynedd) 
  adult Taken: Sun, 07 Jun 2026
  Caernarfon (Gwynedd) Uploaded: Mon, 08 Jun 2026
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Western Reef Heron
 
All photos of Western Reef Heron at Caernarfon (Gwynedd) All photos of Western Reef Heron Upload a photo of the Western Reef Heron at Caernarfon (Gwynedd) All the RBA news reports of the Western Reef Heron at Caernarfon (Gwynedd) 
  adult Taken: Sun, 07 Jun 2026
  Caernarfon (Gwynedd) Uploaded: Mon, 08 Jun 2026
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Hume's Warbler
 
Previous Records of Hume's Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Hume's Warbler at Lowestoft (Suffolk) All photos of Hume's Warbler Upload a photo of the Hume's Warbler at Lowestoft (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Hume's Warbler at Lowestoft (Suffolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 01 Mar 2026
  Lowestoft (Suffolk) Uploaded: Sun, 01 Mar 2026
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Hume's Warbler
 
Previous Records of Hume's Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Hume's Warbler at Holkham (Norfolk) All photos of Hume's Warbler Upload a photo of the Hume's Warbler at Holkham (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Hume's Warbler at Holkham (Norfolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Fri, 02 Jan 2026
  Holkham (Norfolk) Uploaded: Fri, 02 Jan 2026
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Eastern Black Redstart
 
Previous Records of Eastern Black Redstart - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Eastern Black Redstart at Sheringham (Norfolk) All photos of Eastern Black Redstart Upload a photo of the Eastern Black Redstart at Sheringham (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Eastern Black Redstart at Sheringham (Norfolk) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Wed, 24 Dec 2025
  Sheringham (Norfolk) Uploaded: Wed, 24 Dec 2025
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Red-flanked Bluetail
 
Previous Records of Red-flanked Bluetail - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Red-flanked Bluetail at Wells Woods (Norfolk) All photos of Red-flanked Bluetail Upload a photo of the Red-flanked Bluetail at Wells Woods (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Red-flanked Bluetail at Wells Woods (Norfolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Wed, 15 Oct 2025
  Wells Woods (Norfolk) Uploaded: Wed, 15 Oct 2025
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Lesser Grey Shrike
 
Previous Records of Lesser Grey Shrike - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Grey Shrike at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Lesser Grey Shrike Upload a photo of the Lesser Grey Shrike at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Grey Shrike at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 27 Sep 2025
  Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sat, 27 Sep 2025
  Winterton Dunes
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Booted Eagle
 
Previous Records of Booted Eagle - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Booted Eagle at Kelling (Norfolk) All photos of Booted Eagle Upload a photo of the Booted Eagle at Kelling (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Booted Eagle at Kelling (Norfolk) 
  first-summer Taken: Sun, 25 May 2025
  Kelling (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sun, 25 May 2025
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Red-footed Falcon
 
Previous Records of Red-footed Falcon - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Red-footed Falcon at Hickling (Norfolk) All photos of Red-footed Falcon Upload a photo of the Red-footed Falcon at Hickling (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Red-footed Falcon at Hickling (Norfolk) 
  adult, female Taken: Thu, 08 May 2025
  Hickling (Norfolk) Uploaded: Thu, 08 May 2025
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Spotted Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Spotted Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Spotted Sandpiper at Grafham Water (Cambridgeshire) All photos of Spotted Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Spotted Sandpiper at Grafham Water (Cambridgeshire) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Sandpiper at Grafham Water (Cambridgeshire) 
  adult Taken: Thu, 01 May 2025
  Grafham Water (Cambridgeshire) Uploaded: Fri, 02 May 2025
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Booted Eagle
 
Previous Records of Booted Eagle - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Booted Eagle at Marazion (Cornwall) All photos of Booted Eagle Upload a photo of the Booted Eagle at Marazion (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Booted Eagle at Marazion (Cornwall) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 13 Jan 2025
  Marazion (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 14 Jan 2025
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Booted Eagle
 
Previous Records of Booted Eagle - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Booted Eagle at Marazion (Cornwall) All photos of Booted Eagle Upload a photo of the Booted Eagle at Marazion (Cornwall) All the RBA news reports of the Booted Eagle at Marazion (Cornwall) 
  first-winter Taken: Mon, 13 Jan 2025
  Marazion (Cornwall) Uploaded: Tue, 14 Jan 2025
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Asian Desert Warbler
 
Previous Records of Asian Desert Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Asian Desert Warbler at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Asian Desert Warbler Upload a photo of the Asian Desert Warbler at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Asian Desert Warbler at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 06 Oct 2024
  Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sun, 06 Oct 2024
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Asian Desert Warbler
 
Previous Records of Asian Desert Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Asian Desert Warbler at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Asian Desert Warbler Upload a photo of the Asian Desert Warbler at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Asian Desert Warbler at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 06 Oct 2024
  Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sun, 06 Oct 2024
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Red-flanked Bluetail
 
Previous Records of Red-flanked Bluetail - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Red-flanked Bluetail at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All photos of Red-flanked Bluetail Upload a photo of the Red-flanked Bluetail at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red-flanked Bluetail at Flamborough (Yorkshire) 
  first-winter Taken: Sat, 28 Sep 2024
  Flamborough (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sat, 05 Oct 2024
  Booted Gully individual.
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Siberian Stonechat
 
Previous Records of Siberian Stonechat - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Siberian Stonechat at Cromer (Norfolk) All photos of Siberian Stonechat Upload a photo of the Siberian Stonechat at Cromer (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Siberian Stonechat at Cromer (Norfolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Sat, 05 Oct 2024
  Cromer (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sat, 05 Oct 2024
  Faecal sample collected to hopefully confirm field ID of maurus.
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Northern Waterthrush
 
Previous Records of Northern Waterthrush - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Northern Waterthrush at Heybridge (Essex) All photos of Northern Waterthrush Upload a photo of the Northern Waterthrush at Heybridge (Essex) All the RBA news reports of the Northern Waterthrush at Heybridge (Essex) 
    Taken: Thu, 04 Jan 2024
  Heybridge (Essex) Uploaded: Thu, 04 Jan 2024
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Ferruginous Duck
 
Previous Records of Ferruginous Duck - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Ferruginous Duck at Filby Broad (Norfolk) All photos of Ferruginous Duck Upload a photo of the Ferruginous Duck at Filby Broad (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Ferruginous Duck at Filby Broad (Norfolk) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 25 Nov 2023
  Filby Broad (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sun, 26 Nov 2023
  Returning bird. Also a female-type present.
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Canvasback
 
Previous Records of Canvasback - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Canvasback at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) All photos of Canvasback Upload a photo of the Canvasback at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) All the RBA news reports of the Canvasback at Abberton Reservoir (Essex) 
  adult, male Taken: Wed, 15 Nov 2023
  Abberton Reservoir (Essex) Uploaded: Wed, 15 Nov 2023
  Whatever its origin, a fun bird to track through the Pochard flock.
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Turkestan Lesser Whitethroat
 
Previous Records of Turkestan Lesser Whitethroat - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Turkestan Lesser Whitethroat at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All photos of Turkestan Lesser Whitethroat Upload a photo of the Turkestan Lesser Whitethroat at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Turkestan Lesser Whitethroat at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) 
  first-winter Taken: Wed, 15 Nov 2023
  Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) Uploaded: Wed, 15 Nov 2023
  candidate ssp. halimodendri. Looked the part called like a Blue Tit too.
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Pallid Swift
 
Previous Records of Pallid Swift - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pallid Swift at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Pallid Swift Upload a photo of the Pallid Swift at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Pallid Swift at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) 
  juvenile Taken: Sat, 11 Nov 2023
  Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Mon, 13 Nov 2023
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Pallid Swift
 
Previous Records of Pallid Swift - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pallid Swift at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Pallid Swift Upload a photo of the Pallid Swift at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Pallid Swift at Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) 
  juvenile Taken: Sat, 11 Nov 2023
  Winterton-on-Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sat, 11 Nov 2023
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Red-headed Bunting
 
Previous Records of Red-headed Bunting - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Red-headed Bunting at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All photos of Red-headed Bunting Upload a photo of the Red-headed Bunting at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red-headed Bunting at Flamborough (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sun, 22 Oct 2023
  Flamborough (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 23 Oct 2023
  Candidate or Black-headed.
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Red-headed Bunting
 
Previous Records of Red-headed Bunting - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Red-headed Bunting at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All photos of Red-headed Bunting Upload a photo of the Red-headed Bunting at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red-headed Bunting at Flamborough (Yorkshire) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 22 Oct 2023
  Flamborough (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 23 Oct 2023
  Candidate Red-headed Bunting
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Veery
 
Previous Records of Veery - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Veery at Lunna (Shetland) All photos of Veery Upload a photo of the Veery at Lunna (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Veery at Lunna (Shetland) 
    Taken: Tue, 03 Oct 2023
  Lunna (Shetland) Uploaded: Tue, 10 Oct 2023
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Siberian Stonechat
 
Previous Records of Siberian Stonechat - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Siberian Stonechat at Lunna (Shetland) All photos of Siberian Stonechat Upload a photo of the Siberian Stonechat at Lunna (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Siberian Stonechat at Lunna (Shetland) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Tue, 03 Oct 2023
  Lunna (Shetland) Uploaded: Tue, 10 Oct 2023
  at Hamnavoe
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Common Rosefinch
 
All photos of Common Rosefinch at Laxfirth (Shetland) All photos of Common Rosefinch Upload a photo of the Common Rosefinch at Laxfirth (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Common Rosefinch at Laxfirth (Shetland) 
  first-winter Taken: Thu, 05 Oct 2023
  Laxfirth (Shetland) Uploaded: Tue, 10 Oct 2023
  at Billister
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Blyth's Reed Warbler
 
Previous Records of Blyth's Reed Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Blyth's Reed Warbler at Ronas Voe (Shetland) All photos of Blyth's Reed Warbler Upload a photo of the Blyth's Reed Warbler at Ronas Voe (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Blyth's Reed Warbler at Ronas Voe (Shetland) 
    Taken: Wed, 04 Oct 2023
  Ronas Voe (Shetland) Uploaded: Tue, 10 Oct 2023
  at Voe, Urafirth, (Mainland)
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Bluethroat
 
All photos of Bluethroat at Esha Ness (Shetland) All photos of Bluethroat Upload a photo of the Bluethroat at Esha Ness (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Bluethroat at Esha Ness (Shetland) 
  first-winter, male Taken: Fri, 06 Oct 2023
  Esha Ness (Shetland) Uploaded: Tue, 10 Oct 2023
  at Stenness
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Aquatic Warbler
 
Previous Records of Aquatic Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Aquatic Warbler at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All photos of Aquatic Warbler Upload a photo of the Aquatic Warbler at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Aquatic Warbler at Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 30 Aug 2023
  Landguard Nature Reserve, Felixstowe (Suffolk) Uploaded: Wed, 30 Aug 2023
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Great Reed Warbler
 
Previous Records of Great Reed Warbler - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Great Reed Warbler at Cantley (Norfolk) All photos of Great Reed Warbler Upload a photo of the Great Reed Warbler at Cantley (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Great Reed Warbler at Cantley (Norfolk) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 14 May 2023
  Cantley (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sun, 14 May 2023
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Alpine Swift
 
Previous Records of Alpine Swift - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Alpine Swift at Cromer (Norfolk) All photos of Alpine Swift Upload a photo of the Alpine Swift at Cromer (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Alpine Swift at Cromer (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Thu, 23 Mar 2023
  Cromer (Norfolk) Uploaded: Thu, 23 Mar 2023
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Pallas's Warbler
 
All photos of Pallas's Warbler at Swalecliffe (Kent) All photos of Pallas's Warbler Upload a photo of the Pallas's Warbler at Swalecliffe (Kent) All the RBA news reports of the Pallas's Warbler at Swalecliffe (Kent) 
    Taken: Tue, 24 Jan 2023
  Swalecliffe (Kent) Uploaded: Sat, 28 Jan 2023
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Alpine Accentor
 
Previous Records of Alpine Accentor - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Alpine Accentor at Slaughden (Suffolk) All photos of Alpine Accentor Upload a photo of the Alpine Accentor at Slaughden (Suffolk) All the RBA news reports of the Alpine Accentor at Slaughden (Suffolk) 
  juvenile Taken: Fri, 28 Oct 2022
  Slaughden (Suffolk) Uploaded: Fri, 28 Oct 2022
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
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) 
  juvenile Taken: Wed, 12 Oct 2022
  Kilnsea (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Fri, 14 Oct 2022
 
Photo: James Lowen
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
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
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
 
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