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Red-footed Falcon
 
Previous Records of Red-footed Falcon - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Red-footed Falcon at Thorpe Marshes, Haddiscoe (Norfolk) All photos of Red-footed Falcon Upload a photo of the Red-footed Falcon at Thorpe Marshes, Haddiscoe (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Red-footed Falcon at Thorpe Marshes, Haddiscoe (Norfolk) 
  first-summer, female Taken: Thu, 28 May 2026
  Thorpe Marshes, Haddiscoe (Norfolk) Uploaded: Fri, 29 May 2026
 
Photo: Chris and Alison Allen
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Red-backed Shrike
 
All photos of Red-backed Shrike at Wiveton (Norfolk) All photos of Red-backed Shrike Upload a photo of the Red-backed Shrike at Wiveton (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Red-backed Shrike at Wiveton (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Thu, 28 May 2026
  Wiveton (Norfolk) Uploaded: Fri, 29 May 2026
 
Photo: Caroline Callaghan
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Black-winged Stilt
 
Previous Records of Black-winged Stilt - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Black-winged Stilt at Welney WWT (Norfolk) All photos of Black-winged Stilt Upload a photo of the Black-winged Stilt at Welney WWT (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Black-winged Stilt at Welney WWT (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Sun, 24 May 2026
  Welney WWT (Norfolk) Uploaded: Thu, 28 May 2026
 
Photo: Caroline Callaghan
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) 
  near-adult, male Taken: Wed, 27 May 2026
  Kirkcaldy (Fife) Uploaded: Wed, 27 May 2026
  Showing well in the harbour late afternoon
Photo: John Nadin
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Northern Parula
 
Previous Records of Northern Parula - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Northern Parula at Fair Isle (Shetland) All photos of Northern Parula Upload a photo of the Northern Parula at Fair Isle (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Northern Parula at Fair Isle (Shetland) 
    Taken: Tue, 26 May 2026
  Fair Isle (Shetland) Uploaded: Tue, 26 May 2026
  OM SYSTEM OM-1MKII with 50-200mm lens.
Photo: Rebecca Nason
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Purple Heron
 
All photos of Purple Heron at Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) All photos of Purple Heron Upload a photo of the Purple Heron at Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) All the RBA news reports of the Purple Heron at Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 26 May 2026
  Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) Uploaded: Tue, 26 May 2026
 
Photo: David Carr
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Purple Heron
 
All photos of Purple Heron at Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) All photos of Purple Heron Upload a photo of the Purple Heron at Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) All the RBA news reports of the Purple Heron at Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 26 May 2026
  Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) Uploaded: Tue, 26 May 2026
 
Photo: David Carr
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Purple Heron
 
All photos of Purple Heron at Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) All photos of Purple Heron Upload a photo of the Purple Heron at Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) All the RBA news reports of the Purple Heron at Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 26 May 2026
  Holme Pierrepont (Nottinghamshire) Uploaded: Tue, 26 May 2026
 
Photo: David Carr
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White-billed Diver
 
Previous Records of White-billed Diver - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-billed Diver at Houton (Orkney) All photos of White-billed Diver Upload a photo of the White-billed Diver at Houton (Orkney) All the RBA news reports of the White-billed Diver at Houton (Orkney) 
    Taken: Fri, 22 May 2026
  Houton (Orkney) Uploaded: Tue, 26 May 2026
 
Photo: Mark Wilkinson
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Red-necked Phalarope
 
All photos of Red-necked Phalarope at North Cave (Yorkshire) All photos of Red-necked Phalarope Upload a photo of the Red-necked Phalarope at North Cave (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red-necked Phalarope at North Cave (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Mon, 25 May 2026
  North Cave (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 25 May 2026
 
Photo: Dave Ward
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Red-necked Phalarope
 
All photos of Red-necked Phalarope at North Cave (Yorkshire) All photos of Red-necked Phalarope Upload a photo of the Red-necked Phalarope at North Cave (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red-necked Phalarope at North Cave (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Mon, 25 May 2026
  North Cave (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 25 May 2026
 
Photo: Dave Ward
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Woodchat Shrike
 
All photos of Woodchat Shrike at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All photos of Woodchat Shrike Upload a photo of the Woodchat Shrike at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Woodchat Shrike at Flamborough (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 23 May 2026
  Flamborough (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 25 May 2026
  At Flamborough Head. Taken at distance and heat haze using a Nikon P950 camera.
Photo: Tony Dixon
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Woodchat Shrike
 
All photos of Woodchat Shrike at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All photos of Woodchat Shrike Upload a photo of the Woodchat Shrike at Flamborough (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Woodchat Shrike at Flamborough (Yorkshire) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 23 May 2026
  Flamborough (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Sat, 23 May 2026
  Distant shot
Photo: Joshua Barrett
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Whiskered Tern
 
Previous Records of Whiskered Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Whiskered Tern at Woolhampton (Berkshire) All photos of Whiskered Tern Upload a photo of the Whiskered Tern at Woolhampton (Berkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Whiskered Tern at Woolhampton (Berkshire) 
  adult Taken: Fri, 22 May 2026
  Woolhampton (Berkshire) Uploaded: Sat, 23 May 2026
  2nd County record and only available for a couple of hours ... 21 years after the first
Photo: Dave Rimes
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Red-spotted Bluethroat
 
All photos of Red-spotted Bluethroat at Sumburgh (Shetland) All photos of Red-spotted Bluethroat Upload a photo of the Red-spotted Bluethroat at Sumburgh (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Red-spotted Bluethroat at Sumburgh (Shetland) 
    Taken: Thu, 21 May 2026
  Sumburgh (Shetland) Uploaded: Fri, 22 May 2026
  Spent a hour in the rain with this stunning bluethroat feeding in a ditch near the Sumburgh Hotel and being harrassed by a Wheatear every now and again. Found by Roger Riddington on Tuesday 19th May.
Photo: Penny Clarke
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Red-spotted Bluethroat
 
All photos of Red-spotted Bluethroat at Sumburgh (Shetland) All photos of Red-spotted Bluethroat Upload a photo of the Red-spotted Bluethroat at Sumburgh (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Red-spotted Bluethroat at Sumburgh (Shetland) 
    Taken: Thu, 21 May 2026
  Sumburgh (Shetland) Uploaded: Fri, 22 May 2026
  Spent a hour in the rain with this stunning bluethroat feeding in a ditch near the Sumburgh Hotel and being harrassed by a Wheatear every now and again. Found by Roger Riddington on Tuesday 19th May.
Photo: Penny Clarke
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White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) 
  third-summer, male Taken: Thu, 21 May 2026
  Kirkcaldy (Fife) Uploaded: Thu, 21 May 2026
  On beach just south of the harbour today.
Photo: John Nadin
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) 
  third-summer, male Taken: Wed, 20 May 2026
  Kirkcaldy (Fife) Uploaded: Thu, 21 May 2026
  In Kirkcaldy Harbour with Eider
Photo: John Nadin
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) 
  third-summer, male Taken: Wed, 20 May 2026
  Kirkcaldy (Fife) Uploaded: Thu, 21 May 2026
  Seen in Kirkcaldy Harbour
Photo: John Nadin
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) 
  third-summer, male Taken: Wed, 20 May 2026
  Kirkcaldy (Fife) Uploaded: Thu, 21 May 2026
  See from Pathead, just north of the harbour
Photo: John Nadin
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Grey Phalarope
 
All photos of Grey Phalarope at Wombwell (Yorkshire) All photos of Grey Phalarope Upload a photo of the Grey Phalarope at Wombwell (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Grey Phalarope at Wombwell (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Wed, 20 May 2026
  Wombwell (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Thu, 21 May 2026
 
Photo: David Carr
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Grey Phalarope
 
All photos of Grey Phalarope at Wombwell (Yorkshire) All photos of Grey Phalarope Upload a photo of the Grey Phalarope at Wombwell (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Grey Phalarope at Wombwell (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Wed, 20 May 2026
  Wombwell (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Thu, 21 May 2026
 
Photo: David Carr
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Grey Phalarope
 
All photos of Grey Phalarope at Wombwell (Yorkshire) All photos of Grey Phalarope Upload a photo of the Grey Phalarope at Wombwell (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Grey Phalarope at Wombwell (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Wed, 20 May 2026
  Wombwell (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Thu, 21 May 2026
 
Photo: David Carr
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Pomarine Skua
 
All photos of Pomarine Skua at Balranald RSPB, North Uist (Western Isles) All photos of Pomarine Skua Upload a photo of the Pomarine Skua at Balranald RSPB, North Uist (Western Isles) All the RBA news reports of the Pomarine Skua at Balranald RSPB, North Uist (Western Isles) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 20 May 2026
  Balranald RSPB, North Uist (Western Isles) Uploaded: Wed, 20 May 2026
 
Photo: Stephen Duffield
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website/blog
 
White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) 
  third-summer, male Taken: Mon, 18 May 2026
  Kirkcaldy (Fife) Uploaded: Wed, 20 May 2026
  Surf Up
Photo: John Nadin
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) 
  third-summer, male Taken: Mon, 18 May 2026
  Kirkcaldy (Fife) Uploaded: Wed, 20 May 2026
  On the beach at Kirkcaldy Prom.
Photo: John Nadin
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Pectoral Sandpiper
 
All photos of Pectoral Sandpiper at Sandwick, Mainland (Shetland) All photos of Pectoral Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Sandwick, Mainland (Shetland) All the RBA news reports of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Sandwick, Mainland (Shetland) 
    Taken: Mon, 18 May 2026
  Sandwick, Mainland (Shetland) Uploaded: Wed, 20 May 2026
  Taken by Sandsayre Pier, Leebitten, Sandwick.
Photo: Penny Clarke
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Temminck's Stint
 
All photos of Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Temminck's Stint Upload a photo of the Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) 
  adult Taken: Tue, 19 May 2026
  Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Tue, 19 May 2026
  Bird 2 of 2 - stunning summery adult.
Photo: Mark Golley
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Temminck's Stint
 
All photos of Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Temminck's Stint Upload a photo of the Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) 
  adult Taken: Tue, 19 May 2026
  Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Tue, 19 May 2026
  Bird one of two out on Watling Water this afternoon, both giving superb views.
Photo: Mark Golley
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) 
  third-summer, male Taken: Mon, 18 May 2026
  Kirkcaldy (Fife) Uploaded: Tue, 19 May 2026
  On Kirkcaldy beach last night
Photo: John Nadin
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All photos of White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Scoter at Kirkcaldy (Fife) 
  third-summer, male Taken: Mon, 18 May 2026
  Kirkcaldy (Fife) Uploaded: Tue, 19 May 2026
  Came out & onto the sand at Kirkcaldy beach briefly before being flushed by folk on beach.
Photo: John Nadin
Photographer'sRBA gallery
 
Temminck's Stint
 
All photos of Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Temminck's Stint Upload a photo of the Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Tue, 19 May 2026
  Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Tue, 19 May 2026
  One of a pair, in front of Babcock Hide at 09.40
Photo: David Bryant
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Temminck's Stint
 
All photos of Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Temminck's Stint Upload a photo of the Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Tue, 19 May 2026
  Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Tue, 19 May 2026
  An apparent pair, in front of Babcock Hide at 09.40
Photo: David Bryant
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Temminck's Stint
 
All photos of Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Temminck's Stint Upload a photo of the Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Temminck's Stint at Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Tue, 19 May 2026
  Cley next the Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Tue, 19 May 2026
  An apparent pair, in front of Babcock Hide at 09.40
Photo: David Bryant
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White-winged Black Tern
 
Previous Records of White-winged Black Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Black Tern at Marton Mere (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of White-winged Black Tern Upload a photo of the White-winged Black Tern at Marton Mere (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Black Tern at Marton Mere (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
  adult Taken: Tue, 19 May 2026
  Marton Mere (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Tue, 19 May 2026
 
Photo: Neil Fox
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White-winged Black Tern
 
Previous Records of White-winged Black Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Black Tern at Marton Mere (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of White-winged Black Tern Upload a photo of the White-winged Black Tern at Marton Mere (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Black Tern at Marton Mere (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
  adult Taken: Tue, 19 May 2026
  Marton Mere (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Tue, 19 May 2026
 
Photo: Neil Fox
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White-winged Black Tern
 
Previous Records of White-winged Black Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Black Tern at Nosterfield (Yorkshire) All photos of White-winged Black Tern Upload a photo of the White-winged Black Tern at Nosterfield (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Black Tern at Nosterfield (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 16 May 2026
  Nosterfield (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 18 May 2026
 
Photo: Dave Ward
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White-winged Black Tern
 
Previous Records of White-winged Black Tern - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of White-winged Black Tern at Nosterfield (Yorkshire) All photos of White-winged Black Tern Upload a photo of the White-winged Black Tern at Nosterfield (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the White-winged Black Tern at Nosterfield (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Sat, 16 May 2026
  Nosterfield (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 18 May 2026
 
Photo: Dave Ward
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Lesser Yellowlegs
 
Previous Records of Lesser Yellowlegs - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Yellowlegs at Tacumshin (County Wexford) All photos of Lesser Yellowlegs Upload a photo of the Lesser Yellowlegs at Tacumshin (County Wexford) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Yellowlegs at Tacumshin (County Wexford) 
  adult Taken: Fri, 15 May 2026
  Tacumshin (County Wexford) Uploaded: Fri, 15 May 2026
  Ad summer photographed and sound recorded.
Photo: Paul Kelly
Photographer'sRBA gallery
website/blog
 
Lesser Yellowlegs
 
Previous Records of Lesser Yellowlegs - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Yellowlegs at Tacumshin (County Wexford) All photos of Lesser Yellowlegs Upload a photo of the Lesser Yellowlegs at Tacumshin (County Wexford) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Yellowlegs at Tacumshin (County Wexford) 
  adult Taken: Fri, 15 May 2026
  Tacumshin (County Wexford) Uploaded: Fri, 15 May 2026
  Ad summer photographed and sound recorded.
Photo: Paul Kelly
Photographer'sRBA gallery
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