Worcestershire Bird Sightings 2007

Sightings - 2007

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December 31st

2 Caspian Gulls at Throckmorton Tip this afternoon; adult again on main tipping area viewed from footpath on north side and third-winter on outer lagoon until 3.35pm (Rob Prudden & Steve Whitehouse). Also Short-eared Owl again around outer lagoon 7.40-8am, plus 40 Siskin and 10 Redpoll.

2+ Firecrests still 3/4 mile WSW of West Hagley near Brake Mill Cottage showing well on+off this morning in holly along bridleway east of Brake Mill Plantation at SO.892.801 (Andy Shaw).

Little Egret at Grimley new workings at north end this afternoon but no sign of Water Pipit (Brian Stretch).50 Brambling at Summerfield with mixed finch flock (Terry Hinett).

Jack Snipe again at Clifton GP, plus Green Sandpiper and Redshank (Adam Holliday).150 Siskin at Croome Park and 3 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).4 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult 4w 3w 2w) at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening and 16 Great Black-backed Gulls (8 adults/4w/2 2w/5 1w) (Terry Hinett).

December 30th

Juvenile Glaucous Gull (new bird) in the Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon area this afternoon viewed from public footpath on north side of main tipping area (Gavin Peplow) and Short-eared Owl in hedge near outer lagoon late afternoon.

3 Firecrests 3/4 mile WSW of West Hagley near Brake Mill Cottage this morning in holly along bridleway east of Brake Mill Plantation at SO.892.801 (Simon Edwards & Dave Collins).

Water Pipit still at Grimley new workings at north-west end in damp field on west side of main channel but elusive, plus female Goldeneye, Green Sandpiper and 2 Stonechat (Brian Stretch). Please note there is no general access to field on north-west side - view from field on east side of channel. Also 100+ Siskin in alders along River Severn upstream of Bevere Lock (Roger Blackmore).Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Bartley Reservoir in roost at 4pm (Andrew Curran).2 Egyptian Geese again at Bredon's Hardwick in wet meadows behind main pit and 3 Pintail still on main pit (Andy Warr).Male Merlin at Ryall GP, plus Jack Snipe and 2 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).3 Brambling still at Clifton GP, plus 2 Green Sandpiper and Redshank (Adam Holliday).4 Lesser Redpoll at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool and 15+ Siskin, plus Lesser Redpoll at the Flashes, 39 Siskin, Peregrine and Stonechat. Also 5+ Cetti's Warblers on the reserve (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson). Also male Brambling at the Flashes feeding station (per Phil Andrews).

December 29th

Adult Caspian Gull again at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon briefly early afternoon. Please keep to public rights of way.

2 Woodlarks at Crossway Green at Pepwell flushed by Sparrowhawk at midday but no sign since. Also female Brambling still at Norchard at Wells Cottage in garden (Michael Southall).2 Firecrests 3/4 mile WSW of West Hagley near Brake Mill Cottage late morning to midday at least in holly along bridleway east of Brake Mill Plantation at SO.892.801 (Ken Ball, Shane Pagett & Len Jones).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool.

Male Merlin near Churchill at Whitehouse Farm chasing Skylarks (Steve Davis).16 Goosander at Trimpley Reservoir on lower pool and 4 Mandarin (Shaun Micklewright).7 Pintail (4 drakes) at Westwood Pool (Wayne Dutton) and 35 Siskin (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

7 Pintail at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit (Andy Warr).20 Brambling at Summerfield with mixed finch flock (Terry Hinett).2 Brambling still at Clifton GP, plus Green Sandpiper, Redshank and Peregrine (Adam Holliday).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings, plus 2 Stonechat, Lesser Redpoll and Redshank but no sign of Water Pipit. Please note there is no general access to field on north-west side - view from field on east side of channel.

Woodcock in Shrawley Wood and several Siskin over (Brian Stretch).3 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult & 2 4w) at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening and 4 adult Great Black-backed Gulls (Terry Hinett).

December 28th

Adult Caspian Gull again in the Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon area from 11.45am viewed from public footpath on north side of main tipping area, plus 5+ Yellow-legged Gulls (2 2w 4w & 2+ adults) and 4 Great Black-backed Gulls (Brian Stretch & Rob Prudden). Please keep to public rights of way.

Adult Caspian Gull (the Throckmorton bird) at Westwood Pool in roost from 4pm and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Firecrest still 3/4 mile WSW of West Hagley at end of Brake Mill Lane in garden of Brake Mill Cottage in holly this morning (Andy Shaw).Drake Red-crested Pochard still at Lower Moor sailing lake (Rob Prudden).Drake Goldeneye in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 8.10am (Dave Jackson).15 Brambling at Summerfield with mixed finch flock (Terry Hinett).15+ Siskin near Redditch at Old Yarr at 9.20am (Dave Jackson).

Barn Owl still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes at 8am (Clive Lee & Brian Richardson).2 female Goldeneye still at Grimley new workings and Lesser Redpoll (Brian Stretch).

December 27th

Adult Caspian Gull at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon late afternoon, plus 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & adult) and 3+ Great Black-backed Gulls (Brian Stretch). Also 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls this morning, plus Green Sandpiper and 7 Lesser Redpolls (Rob Prudden).

Water Pipit still at Grimley new workings at north-west end in damp field on west side of main channel but elusive, plus 2 female Goldeneye, Green Sandpiper, and 2 Redshank (Brian Stretch & Roger Blackmore).

Firecrest still 3/4 mile WSW of West Hagley near Brake Mill Cottage in holly along bridleway east of Brake Mill Plantation at SO.892.801 but mobile.

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool (Mike Wakeman). Also Barn Owl still and 3 Lesser Redpoll (Des Jennings).

Pink-footed Goose still at Lower Moor near river flash this morning (Mark Islip), plus drake Red-crested Pochard still on sailing lake. Also 170 Golden Plover in area and 2 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).4 Goosander (2 drakes) at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn and drake Mandarin still on lower pool (Andy Shaw).9 Jack Snipe in wet field on west side of Kemerton (Rob Prudden).5 Jack Snipe at Castlemorton Common (Mick Woodward).Female Brambling at Norchard at Wells Cottage in garden and 2 Lesser Redpoll (Michael Southall).30+ Siskin at Westwood Pool (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

December 26th

Juvenile Glaucous Gull in the Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon area this afternoon, plus 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & adult), 29 Great Black-backed Gulls and 2 Redpoll over (Rob Prudden). Also 2 Lesser Redpoll early morning, plus Siskin and 2 Stonechat (Dave Jackson).

Firecrest 3/4 mile WSW of West Hagley at end of Brake Mill Lane in garden of Brake Mill Cottage in holly early afternoon but mobile.

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool flew in to reeds at north end at 4.15pm and 3 Cetti's Warblers calling (John Bescoby) and Woodcock flushed from woodland by the North Moors Pool (Gert Corfield). Also unconfirmed report of 2 Brent Geese on sailing pool (per Des Jennings).18 Goosander at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn and drake Mandarin on lower pool (Gary Palmer & Shaun Micklewright).50+ Brambling in the Wyre Forest viewable from disused railway line south of Wimperhill Wood area (Glenn Hunt).3 Brambling still at Clifton GP, plus Jack Snipe, Green Sandpiper and 4 Lesser Redpoll (Adam Holliday).4 Yellow-legged Gulls at Westwood Pool in roost and 5 Great Black-backed Gulls (Wayne Dutton). Also drake Pintail still and 20+ Siskin (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Peregrine at Kemerton Lake NR at 11am and 20+ Siskin (Dave Jackson).

Siskin at Gwen Finch NR at 10am (Dave Jackson).

December 25th

2 drake Goosander just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm on pools briefly at 10.45am (Mike Wakeman).

Peregrine in Worcester flew north-east over Warndon Villages at 8.15am (Adam Holliday).6 Lesser Redpoll in a Malvern Link garden on feeders and 3 Siskin (Mick Woodward).40+ Siskin still in Kidderminster at Captains Pool (Tony Smith).4 Yellow-legged Gulls at Westwood Pool in roost - Permit only.

December 24th

Second-winter Caspian Gull at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon this afternoon then flew towards tip, plus 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (1w & 2 adults) and Barn Owl (Rob Prudden).

Water Pipit still at Grimley new workings at north-west end in damp field on west side of main channel early afternoon but elusive and Jack Snipe (Dave Walker & Oliver Wadsworth). Also 2 female Goldeneye, 3 Lesser Redpoll, Siskin, Redshank and 2 Stonechat (Brian Stretch & Terry Norledge).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool from West Hide and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in trees on causeway.

Pink-footed Goose still at Lower Moor but mobile, plus 80 Golden Plover (Rob Prudden) and Stonechat (Ed Lea).Adult Yellow-legged Gull in Worcester on south side of New Road on The King's School playing fields with Lesser Black-backed Gulls early afternoon (Brian Stretch).4 Goosander at Lower Bittell Reservoir at midday, plus drake Pintail and Siskin (Dave Jackson).2 Tree Sparrows still at Clifton GP, plus 5 Brambling (2 male & 3 female) in 200 mixed finch flock, drake Pintail, Jack Snipe, 1+ Green Sandpiper and 80+ Skylark (Adam Holliday).Female Merlin near Summerfield at Torton Farm on wires over ploughed field (Jason Kernohan).15 Golden Plover just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm and 2 Stonechat (Mike Wakeman).18 Siskin near Redditch at Old Yarr at 9.30am (Dave Jackson).

Siskin in Redditch in an Oakenshaw garden at 1.10pm (Dave Jackson).20 Siskin in Barnt Green at Barnt Green Cricket Club (Steve Whitehouse).Second-winter Great Black-backed Gull at Wildmoor Tip (Steve Whitehouse). Please view only from public rights of way.

Juvenile/immature female Peregrine again at Westwood Pool and 4 Siskin by dam (Steve Whitehouse). Permit only.

Stonechat at Shenstone along Heath Lane in set-a-side opposite Islamic School (Jason Kernohan).

December 23rd

Firecrest still in Barnt Green on Cherry Hill Road by Barnt Green Cricket Club entrance.Juvenile Iceland Gull at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening, plus 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & adult), 2 Stonechat and 45 Great Crested Grebes - site record count (Steve Roberts).Male Brambling in Kidderminster in a Comberton Avenue garden (Gary Palmer).

Jack Snipe still at Grimley new workings flushed at north end (Brian Stretch & Dave Walker).2 Peregrines at Upper Bittell Reservoir on the point shore (Chris Thomson).5 Lesser Redpoll at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool, plus 12 Siskin and 3 Cetti's Warblers singing. Also Lesser Redpoll at the flashes (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).4 Lesser Redpoll in a Malvern Link garden on feeders (Mick Woodward).2 Siskin in a Rednal garden (Gill Clayton).Several Siskin in Droitwich flew over Wharfdale Cresent this morning (Dave Walker).

December 22nd

Water Pipit still at Grimley new workings at north-west end in damp field but mobile and elusive, plus 2 female Goldeneye, Green Sandpiper, Oystercatcher briefly, Redpoll over and 2 Stonechat (Tony Smith, Ed Lea & Brian Stretch). Also female Brambling still at the old workings in Christmas tree plantation by Island Pool Hide with 200+ mixed finch flock and 15 Siskin in Heronry Wood (Brian Stretch).

Firecrest still in Barnt Green on Cherry Hill Road at Barnt Green Cricket Club car park late morning but elusive.2 Brambling (male & female) at Clifton GP, plus drake Pintail, Green Sandpiper and 2 adult Peregrines (Adam Holliday).

Barn Owl still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes and Peregrine. Also Lesser Redpoll at the Moors Pool, plus 25 Siskin and Stonechat (Phil Andrews).4 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Westwood Pool in roost, plus Great Black-backed Gull and drake Pintail (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Brambling still at Tardebigge at Brockhill Farm at 11.15am (Dave Jackson).80+ Siskin near Stone in alders along track to Dunclent Farm (Jason Kernohan).3 Lesser Redpoll in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 9am and Siskin (Dave Jackson).14 Siskin in Redditch at Ipsley Alders NR at 10.20am (Dave Jackson).40+ Siskin in Redditch at Norgrove Court at 11.50am (Dave Jackson).60+ Siskin still in Kidderminster at Captains Pool (Tony Smith).Adult Peregrine (prob. female) at M5 junction 6 on pylon (Adam Holliday).

Barn Owl at Stoulton at Millenium Wood (Paul Rhodes).

December 21st

Second-winter Caspian Gull at Westwood Pool stood on ice from 3.33pm - different individual to the Wildmoor Tip bird (Steve Whitehouse). Permit only.

Firecrest still in Barnt Green on Cherry Hill Road in holly opposite Barnt Green Cricket Club entrance (Mike Inskip & Chris Thomson).

Water Pipit still at Grimley new workings at north-west end in damp field but mobile and elusive, plus 2 female Goldeneye, Green Sandpiper and 2 Stonechat. Also female Brambling still at the old workings in Christmas tree plantation by Island Pool Hide with 300+ mixed finch flock (Brian Stretch).

Pink-footed Goose still at Lower Moor but mobile and drake Red-crested Pochard still on sailing lake (Rob Prudden).2 Egyptian Geese at Bredon's Hardwick in wet meadows behind main pit and 7 Dunlin. Also 8 Pintail still on main pit (Rob Prudden).Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w 4w & adult) (Terry Hinett).60+ Siskin in Kidderminster at Captains Pool (Tony Smith).

Siskin still in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 8.10am (Dave Jackson).Second-winter Yellow-legged Gull at Wildmoor Tip. Please view only from public rights of way.

December 20th

2 Firecrests in Barnt Green on Cherry Hill Road near Barnt Green Cricket Club entrance this morning and showing well (Andrew Curran).Drake Pintail still at Westwood Pool and 13 Goldeneye (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Drake Pintail at Lower Bittell Reservoir.

Up to 30 Siskin still in Kidderminster at Captains Pool this morning (Tony Smith).

December 19th

Second-winter Caspian Gull at Wildmoor Tip this afternoon (Steve Whitehouse). Please view only from public rights of way.

Firecrest still in Barnt Green on Cherry Hill Road in holly opposite Barnt Green Cricket Club entrance.

Water Pipit still at Grimley new workings at north-west end in damp field but mobile and elusive, plus 2 female Goldeneye, Green Sandpiper and 4+ Stonechat (Oliver Wadsworth).

Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (incl. second-winter).

Pink-footed Goose still at Lower Moor but mobile (Rob Prudden).2 Yellow-legged Gulls (1w & adult) at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon and 5 Great Black-backed Gulls (Rob Prudden).

Male Brambling in Astwood Bank on Western Hill Close in back garden.

4 Lesser Redpoll at Upton Warren NR, plus 12 Siskin and Stonechat (Des Jennings).

December 18th

Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening (Terry Hinett).31 Goosander at Upper Bittell Reservoir and c.20 Siskin (Chris Thomson).

28 Pintail at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit (Rob Prudden).3 Pintail at Kemerton Lake NR and 20 Siskin (Rob Prudden).

Pair of Peregrines at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

c.20 Siskin still in Kidderminster at Captains Pool feeding in small alder tree by north corner of dam at 11.30am (Tony Smith).2 third-winter Yellow-legged Gulls at Westwood Pool in roost - Permit only.

December 17th

Pink-footed Goose at Lower Moor with 150 Canada Geese and drake Red-crested Pochard still on sailing lake. Also 15 Golden Plover in area, plus 10 Corn Buntings and 7 Stonechat (Rob Prudden).Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening (Terry Hinett).

Goosander in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 8am and Siskin (Dave Jackson).20 Golden Plover just west of Stoulton in fields off Froggery Lane and Corn Bunting (Paul Rhodes).2 female Goldeneye still at Grimley new workings, plus 2 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Redshank and 4 Stonechat but no sign of Water Pipit or any Jack Snipe (Oliver Wadsworth).2 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & 3w) at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon.2 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & adult) at Westwood Pool in roost - Permit only.

December 16th

Firecrest in Barnt Green on Cherry Hill Road 300 yards up hill from Barnt Green Cricket Club entrance in Holly trees (Mike Wakeman) and still present early afternoon.

Water Pipit still at Grimley new workings on west side of main channel near north end this morning showing on and off (Brian Stretch) and at south end of south pool this afternoon and showing well and 2 Lesser Redpoll (Jason Kernohan). Also 12 Jack Snipe flushed from field on north-west side this morning, plus 2 female Goldeneye, Dunlin and 2 Stonechat. Also 2 Brambling still at the old workings in Christmas tree plantation by Island Pool Hide with 300+ mixed finch flock (Brian Stretch) and Dunlin on flood water at end of Wagon Wheel Lane and 2 Green Sandpipers (Terry Norledge).

Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening.

Hawfinch in the Wyre Forest near Lodge Hill Farm in trees by bridge briefly (Martin Flack).Male Merlin at Clifton GP perched late afternoon, plus female Brambling, 2 Tree Sparrows, 10 Pintail and 3 Stonechat (Dave Walker & Adam Holliday).

Willow Tit at Upton Warren NR calling from silver birches east of North Moors Pool (Phil Andrews) and Barn Owl still at the Flashes this morning, plus Lesser Redpoll, 3 Siskin and 2 Peregrines. Also 13 Siskin at the Moors Pool (Dave Walker, Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).130 Golden Plover just north of Redditch in field north of B4101 west of Dagnell End Farm (Steven Payne).5 Jack Snipe at Castlemorton Common, plus Woodcock and 4 Stonechat (Mick Woodward).2 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & 3w) at Westwood Pool in roost - Permit only.

December 15th

Water Pipit still at Grimley new workings on west side of main channel at north end at 8.45am (Clive Lee & Brian Richardson) but no sign late morning, plus Jack Snipe at north end at c.1.30pm, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Stonechat (Oliver Wadsworth) and 2 female Goldeneye still (Jason Kernohan). Also 2 Brambling at the old workings in Christmas tree plantation by Island Pool Hide with 300+ mixed finch flock, plus Lesser Redpoll and several Siskin over (Brian Stretch & Jason Kernohan).

Immature Iceland Gull at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening, plus 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w 4w & 2 adults) and 5 Great Black-backed Gulls (2 1w & 3 adults) (Terry Hinett & Andrew Curran).20+ Brambling at Wadborough at New Farm with 200+ Chaffinch (Andy Warr).7 Pintail (5 drakes) at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit (Andy Warr).26 Golden Plover just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm at 10.30am (Dave Jackson) and 2 Stonechat (Mike Wakeman).

Barn Owl still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes and showing well and 2 Lesser Redpoll by sailing lake (Dave Walker).50+ Siskin still in Kidderminster at Captains Pool feeding in alder trees on north side at 11.30am but mobile (Tony Smith).9 Siskin in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 9am (Dave Jackson).2 Siskin in Redditch in an Oakenshaw garden at 2.20pm (Dave Jackson).

December 14th

Water Pipit again at Grimley new workings on west side of main channel at north end late morning, plus 2 female Goldeneye and 2 Stonechat.

2 Hawfinch still on the Malvern Hills at Chase End Hill on east side. Also Woodcock flushed at Castlemorton Common.

11+ Brambling at Tardebigge at Brockhill Farm at 1pm with 300+ mixed finch flock incl. 60+ Linnet (Dave Jackson).

Woodcock at Crossway Green flushed while flailing old asparagus fern (Michael Southall).50+ Siskin in Kidderminster at Captains Pool feeding in alder trees on north side at 10.40am (Tony Smith).

Lesser Redpoll in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 8am and Siskin (Dave Jackson).

December 13th

Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Bartley Reservoir at midday (Jim Brindle).11 Goldeneye at Westwood Pool and Siskin flew over dam (Steve Whitehouse).2 Siskin in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 8am (Dave Jackson).

December 12th

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool and 2 Stonechat (Des Jennings).2 Hawfinch still on the Malvern Hills at Chase End Hill on east side at 10am and 5 Siskin on Raggedstone Hill. Also Wheatear between Worcestershire Beacon and Sugarloaf Hill at 3pm and Peregrine over. No sign of Wheatear on British Camp (John Hickman).Drake Red-crested Pochard again at Lower Moor sailing lake, plus 170 Golden Plover in area, Woodcock, 11 Corn Bunting and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).5 Jack Snipe at Kemerton Lake NR, plus 50 Siskin and 2 Barn Owls (Rob Prudden).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings at north end and 2 Stonechat. Also 2+ Brambling still in weedy field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane and several Redpoll and Siskin over (Oliver Wadsworth).

30+ Siskin still in Kidderminster at Captains Pool feeding in alder trees 8 - 8.30am but mobile (Tony Smith).

Siskin in Worcester City Centre flew east over Copenhagen Street car park at 8.52am (Brian Stretch).

December 11th

Brambling at Wadborough in orchard opposite Crabbe Tree Farm (Paul Rhodes). Also Brambling (Russian ringed) trapped (Peter Holmes per John Hodson).

'Mealy type' Redpoll at Stoulton in Millenium Wood, plus 3 Lesser Redpoll and 30 Siskin (Paul Rhodes).

Woodcock at Drakes Broughton in Great Blaythorn Wood (Paul Rhodes).5 Siskin at Hawbridge (Paul Rhodes).6 Siskin in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 7.50am (Dave Jackson).2 Siskin in Redditch at Forge Mill at 12.50pm (Dave Jackson).Adult Peregrine at Kempsey Lower Ham (Steve Whitehouse).15+ Siskin still in Kidderminster at Captains Pool feeding in alder trees on north side 8 - 8.30am (Tony Smith).Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Westwood Pool in roost and 7 Great Black-backed Gulls (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

December 10th

2 Hawfinch still on the Malvern Hills at Chase End Hill on east side this afternoon and Wheatear still on British Camp on south side in valley above horseshoe path this morning.42 Siskin in Kidderminster at Captains Pool feeding in single alder tree 9 - 9.40am - first of the winter (Tony Smith).

Barn Owl still at Upton Warren NR hunting around the Moors Pool at 10.15am (Gary Palmer).

December 9th

2 Hawfinch still on the Malvern Hills at Chase End Hill on east side and Wheatear still on British Camp on south side in valley above horseshoe path (Gavin Peplow).40+ Brambling at Clevelode with 200+ Chaffinch (Mick Woodward).Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool and drake Pintail (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

c.200 Golden Plover just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning and female Stonechat (Mike Wakeman).52 Golden Plover still in the Lower Moor area, plus 2 Corn Bunting and 4 Stonechat (Rob Prudden).3 Pintail (2 drakes) at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit (Andy Warr).Female Goldeneye at Grimley new workings, plus Green Sandpiper, Lesser Redpoll (Brian Stretch) and 20 Siskin at south pool feeding in alders (Jason Kernohan).5 Lesser Redpoll at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool and 13 Siskin. Also Peregrine at the Flashes (Dave Jackson) and Barn Owl by sailing lake (Dave Walker).50+ Siskin near Upper Bittell Reservoir feeding in single tree opposite Barnt Green Sailing Club entrance (Martin Cox).

14 Siskin between Droitwich and Salwarpe along Droitwich Canal (Dave Walker).

Peregrine at Shenstone (Dave Walker).

December 8th

3 Goosander at Lower Bittell Reservoir (Dave Jackson).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon this afternoon and 2 Redpoll over (Andy Warr & Brian Stretch).

Green Sandpiper at Grimley new workings this morning (Ed Lea) & 2 Lesser Redpoll this afternoon (Brian Stretch).

December 7th

Water Pipit again at Grimley new workings at south end of south pool late afternoon before flying south to roost (Francis Peplow). Also Peregrine at 2pm and 4 Stonechat (Oliver Wadsworth).

Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool and drake Pintail (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Drake Red-crested Pochard still at Lower Moor sailing lake, plus adult male Merlin still in area, 3 Woodcock, 7 Lesser Redpoll and 79 Golden Plover (Rob Prudden).3 Brambling at Sheriff's Lench and 28 Golden Plover (Rob Prudden).2 Woodcock at Wood Norton (Rob Prudden).3+ Brambling at Tardebigge at Brockhill Farm at 1.10pm with 300+ mixed finch flock incl. 60+ Linnet (Dave Jackson).2 Siskin in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 7.40am (Dave Jackson).

December 6th

2 Bitterns still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this afternoon, plus 3 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Siskin and Stonechat (Phil Andrews).Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in roost - Permit only.

Drake Red-crested Pochard still at Lower Moor sailing lake (Francis Peplow).1+ Hawfinch on the Malvern Hills at Chase End Hill (Francis Peplow).Female Goosander at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit (Francis Peplow).

Merlin on Walton Hill flew across car park (Chris Sturges). Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Frankley Reservoir late afternoon. Also 5 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & 4 adults) at Bartley Reservoir in roost and 7 Great Black-backed Gulls (1w & 6 adults) (Terry Hinett & Eric Phillips).

December 5th

2 Bitterns still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool. Also 4 Goosander (1 drake), female Goldeneye, Barn Owl, 3 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Stonechat on the reserve (Des Jennings).Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool and drake Pintail (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Drake Red-crested Pochard again at Lower Moor sailing lake, plus adult male Merlin still in area, Woodcock and 8 Lesser Redpoll (Rob Prudden).Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Frankley Reservoir late afternoon and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Bartley Reservoir in roost.First-winter Wheatear reported still on the Malvern Hills on British Camp in valley above horseshoe path (per Andy Warr).

December 4th

Grey Plover through Upper Bittell Reservoir. Also 18 Goosander (9 drakes) at Bittell Reservoirs (Terry Hinett).

Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Redhead Goosander at Kemerton Lake NR, plus 24 Siskin and Barn Owl (Rob Prudden).

December 3rd

Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool and juvenile female Peregrine chasing gull roost (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

First-winter Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp in valley above horseshoe path this morning (Stuart Slack per SMW).11 Siskin in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 7.40am (Dave Jackson).

December 2nd

Waxwing again in Redditch in a Riverside garden this afternoon and may be viewable from Easemore Road - Forge Mill Road junction (Tony Kelly).Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool (Wayne Dutton). Also 3 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in roost - Permit only.

Female Brambling in the Wyre Forest by Lodge Hill Farm (Jason Kernohan).Male Brambling in Redditch in a Winyates Green garden (John Belsey).Female Goldeneye still at Grimley new workings, plus Green Sandpiper and Lesser Redpoll (Brian Stretch).

Lesser Redpoll at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool and Siskin (Dave Jackson). Also Jack Snipe at the Flashes flushed by work party, plus Green Sandpiper and Barn Owl again 9.30am and 1pm (Phil Andrews) and 4pm (Peter Joynes).

December 1st

Waxwing in Redditch in a Riverside garden this afternoon (Tony Kelly).Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Frankley Reservoir from 3.45pm, plus 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls and 4 Great Black-backed Gulls (2 first-winter & 2 adult) (Graham Fellows).Drake Red-crested Pochard still at Lower Moor sailing lake this morning only. Also adult male Merlin still in area, plus 3 Woodcock, 2 Brambling, 5 Redpoll, 15 Golden Plover and Stonechat (Rob Prudden).

Merlin flew over fields just south of Kempsey STW (Adam Holliday).

Tree Sparrow at Clifton GP, plus Brambling, 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Stonechat (Adam Holliday).2 Goldeneye (1 drake) still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus 4 Brambling still in weedy field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane and Lesser Redpoll (Brian Stretch).

2 Siskin still in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 8.50am (Dave Jackson).

Siskin near Redditch at Old Yarr at 11.30am (Dave Jackson).Near-adult Yellow-legged Gull at Kemerton Lake NR.

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Westwood Pool in roost - Permit only.

November 30th

Drake Red-crested Pochard in the Lower Moor area, plus male Merlin, 160 Golden Plover, 10 Redpoll and Stonechat (Rob Prudden).Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Frankley Reservoir from c.3.35pm, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull and 2 Great Black-backed Gulls (Graham Fellows).

Tree Sparrow still at Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm, plus Brambling still and 150+ Golden Plover flew over early morning (Steven Bloomfield).c.100 Siskin at the Knapp & Papermill NR in alders along Leigh Brook near Pivany Bridge late afternoon.

Lesser Redpoll in Redditch in an Oakenshaw garden at 7.40am (Dave Jackson).3 Siskin still in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 8am (Dave Jackson).Second-winter Yellow-legged Gull at Westwood Pool in roost - Permit only.

November 29th

Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool, plus 7 Goldeneye (2 drakes), drake Pintail still and 3,000 Starlings in pre-roost (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

3 adult Whooper or Bewick's Swans north-east of Worcester flew south-west over A4538 just north of Worcester Rugby Club at c.10.15am (Jan & Ivor Stretch).Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Frankley Reservoir late afternoon.

8 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone in ploughed field between Heath Lane and Butts Lane and 2 Stonechat behind Stone Manor (Jason Kernohan).7 Siskin in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 7.50am (Dave Jackson).3 Siskin near Kidderminster in Hurcott Wood late afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Barn Owl still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes (A Giles).Adult Peregrine in Bewdley flew south-west over fields at junction of Trimpley Lane and Hoarstone Lane (Martin Flack).

November 28th

2 Bitterns still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool and Barn Owl again at the Flashes. Also 2 Lesser Redpoll, 10 Siskin and 2 Stonechat on the reserve (Des Jennings).Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Frankley Reservoir this evening (Eric Phillips). Also first-winter Mediterranean Gull at Bartley Reservoir this evening, plus adult Yellow-legged Gull and first-winter Great Black-backed Gull (Terry Hinett).2 redhead Goosander at Kemerton Lake NR, plus drake Mandarin and 17 Siskin (Rob Prudden).4 Goldeneye (1 drake) still at Grimley new workings (Roger Blackmore).Female Brambling near Stourport at Heightington at Liveridge Farm with 150+ mixed finch flock (Geoff Laight).3 Lesser Redpoll at Shenstone (Terry Hinett).50+ Siskin at the Knapp & Papermill NR along Leigh Brook mid-morning.

5 Siskin in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 7.40am (Dave Jackson).2 Stonechat still at Woodrow and Peregrine (Terry Hinett).

November 27th

Bewick's Swan reported just north of Worcester at Northwick Marsh with Canada Geese (per Andy Warr).Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool at midday (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Second-winter Glaucous Gull again at Bartley Reservoir at 3pm then roosted at Frankley Reservoir this evening (Terry Hinett).10+ Brambling at Tardebigge at Brockhill Farm with 400+ mixed finch flock at 1pm (Dave Jackson).2 Brambling near Pershore at Wick in hedgerow beside sunflower field at SO.957.457 (Richard Stott).3 Goldeneye (1 drake) still at Grimley new workings this morning (Roger Blackmore).2 Siskin in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 7.50am (Dave Jackson).2 Stonechat still at Woodrow (Terry Hinett).

November 26th

2 Woodlarks still just east of Crossway Green at Norchard in old pumpkin field along Tugwood Lane. Please view only from public rights of way.

Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & adult) in roost - Permit only.

November 25th

2 Woodlarks just east of Crossway Green at Norchard in old pumpkin field along Tugwood Lane at midday (Michael Southall). Please view only from public rights of way.

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in north-west corner late afternoon (Dave Walker) and 2 Lesser Redpoll this morning, plus several Siskin and 2 Peregrines. Also Lesser Redpoll at the Flashes and Stonechat (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).Drake Scaup still at Westwood Pool - Permit only.

Hawfinch in the Wyre Forest at Lodge Hill Farm in hedge along disused railway line viewed from bridge and 3 Dipper on Dowles Brook (Andy Warr & Len Jones).5 Mandarin (4 drakes) at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn on west bank (Andy Warr & Len Jones).3 Goosander (2 drakes) at Lower Bittell Reservoir and Green Sandpiper at Upper Bittell Reservoir (David Scott). Also 2 Stonechat (Gary Hitchman). Please view only from public rights of way.

Drake Goosander still at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit.Drake Pintail at Clifton GP, plus Green Sandpiper and Stonechat (Adam Holliday).13 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone on Heath Lane in field opposite Islamic School (Andy Warr & Len Jones).

Golden Plover still near Redditch at Lower Park and Stonechat (Mike Wakeman).4 Goldeneye (1 drake) still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Green Sandpiper and 2 Stonechat. Also 2+ Brambling still in weedy field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane and 2 Brambling still at the old workings in christmas tree plantation and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

Green Sandpiper at Holt in flooded field north of lane to church (Brian Stretch).

November 24th

Juvenile Glaucous Gull near Frankley Reservoir on Worcestershire side of county boundary in fields behind farmhouse at 3.10pm before returning to Bartley Reservoir 3.30-3.40pm (Terry Hinett) (also there at 3pm and Stonechat (Alan Hambury)). 2 Glaucous Gulls (juvenile & 2w) again at Frankley Reservoir at 4pm and showing well (Andy Shaw &Terry Hinett).Drake Scaup at Westwood Pool this afternoon (Steve Whitehouse). Also 2 Golden Plover flew over this morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reeds on east side viewable from West Hide late afternoon (Mike Wakeman, Graham LaBouchardiere & Brian Stretch).3 Goosander (1 drake) at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit.22 Golden Plover near Redditch at Lower Park this morning (Mike Wakeman).4 Goldeneye (1 drake) still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Green Sandpiper and 2 Stonechat. Also 6+ Brambling in weedy field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane (Ed Lea,Terry Norledge & Brian Stretch).2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon. 8+ Siskin at Holt in alders along lane to church (Terry Norledge & Brian Stretch).

November 23rd

8 Whooper Swans (3 adults & 5 juveniles) still west of Worcester in field just north-east of Bransford Bridge viewable from lay-by on A4103 at midday (Terry Hinett).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in north-west corner.Juvenile Glaucous Gull again at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (4w & 3 adults). Also second-winter Glaucous Gull at Frankley Reservoir again this evening (Terry Hinett & Steve Roberts).

Female Merlin at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).Female Goshawk in the Wyre Forest at Lodge Hill glided in to Dowles Brook (Simon Walker).

Siskin in Redditch in Oakenshaw this morning (Dave Jackson).

Siskin in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake (Dave Jackson).

November 22nd

8 Whooper Swans (3 adults & 5 juveniles) still west of Worcester in field just north-east of Bransford Bridge viewable from lay-by on A4103.Juvenile Glaucous Gull again at Frankley Reservoir early morning then flew north-west and 2 Glaucous Gulls (juvenile & 2w) again this evening and still present at 4.40pm (they now appear to be roosting here) (Chris Thomson & Terry Hinett).No sign of any Woodlarks in field at end of Cofton Church Lane at SP.014.755 this morning. Green Sandpiper at Upper Bittell Reservoir and Woodcock. Please view only from public rights of way.

250+ Golden Plover north-east of Worcester at Smite with 300+ Lapwing in fields opposite the Pear Tree Inn and adjoining M5 (Paul Rhodes).Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Westwood Pool in evening roost - Permit only.

2 Stonechat still at Woodrow and Peregrine on pylon (Terry Hinett).

November 21st

4 Woodlarks near Upper Bittell Reservoir in field at end of Cofton Church Lane at SP.014.755 at 1.45pm (Gill Clayton). Please view only from public rights of way.

Short-eared Owl just north of Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon at Throckmorton Drome at 8.20am and 30 Siskin (Rob Prudden).8 Whooper Swans (3 adults & 5 juveniles) still west of Worcester in field just north-east of Bransford Bridge viewable from lay-by on A4103 at 3.30pm (Tony Smith).2 Glaucous Gulls (juvenile & 2w) again at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening (earlier at Frankley Reservoir) and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & adult).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool and 2 drake Pintail (Des Jennings).3 Yellow-legged Gulls (near-adult & 2 adults) at Wildmoor Sand and Gravel Quarry.3 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult & 2 third-winter) at Westwood Pool in evening roost - Permit only.

4 Goldeneye (1 drake) at Grimley new workings (Roger Blackmore & Terry Norledge) and 2 drake Pintail early morning (Clive Albrighton).

November 20th

8 Whooper Swans (3 adults & 5 juveniles) still west of Worcester in field just north-east of Bransford Bridge viewable from lay-by on A4103 this morning (Martin Smith, Dave Walker & Brian Stretch).

Snow Bunting on the Malvern Hills on Worcestershire Beacon this morning but elusive.

2 Glaucous Gulls (juvenile & 2w) again at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening and 6 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & 5 adults) (Terry Hinett, Eric Phillips & Geoff Wardle).2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Wildmoor Sand and Gravel Quarry (Terry Hinett).5 Goosander at Bittell Reservoirs (2 drakes) and 2 Stonechat (Terry Hinett).2 female Goldeneye still at Grimley new workings and Green Sandpiper (Roger Blackmore).Several Brambling just west of Leigh Sinton along entrance road to garden centre with finch flock (Terry Norledge).

November 19th

8 Whooper Swans (3 adults & 5 juveniles) west of Worcester in field just north-east of Bransford Bridge viewable from lay-by on A4103 this morning (Martin Smith per Andy Warr) and still present this afternoon.

2 Glaucous Gulls (juvenile & 2w) at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening (Terry Hinett).

Knot at Bredon's Hardwick main pit on crescent shaped island late morning (Rob Prudden).First-winter Mediterranean Gull at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon, plus 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (2 adults & 4w) and 7 Great Black-backed Gulls (Rob Prudden).

Brambling at Shenstone on Stanklyn Lane, plus 5 Corn Buntings on Barrs Lane and 2 Stonechat (Terry Hinett).Adult male Brambling in a Kidderminster garden (Martin Lewis).

November 18th

8 Whooper Swans (3 adults & 5 juveniles) at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes from 8.52am then flew south at 9.27am, plus Jack Snipe on the Moors Pool at 7.50am and Lesser Redpoll (Dave Jackson & Gert Corfield). Also House Martin flew over the Moors Pool this afternoon (Mike Wakeman).Juvenile Glaucous Gull again at Bartley Reservoir in roost from 4pm (Terry Hinett).2 Goosander at Lower Bittell Reservoir (Dave Jackson). Please view from public rights of way.

7 Goldeneye (2 drakes) at Westwood Pool this morning, plus drake Pintail and 7 Redpoll in trees (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Brambling in Redditch in an Oakenshaw garden (Dave Jackson). 9 Golden Plover near Redditch at Lower Park with Lapwings this morning (Mike Wakeman).

Woodcock at Hartlebury (Michael Southall).6 Siskin at Larford Pool (Steve Whitehouse).

November 17th

3 Crossbills in the Wyre Forest at the Arboretum at 11am: first-winter male in larches and 2 flew south calling, plus 50+ Brambling over, 20 Siskin and several Lesser Redpolls. Also 500+ Brambling in conservation area north-east of Arboretum mid morning feeding on large beechmast crop: 200+ at SO.749.761 and 300+ at SO.750.756 but mobile, plus 2,000+ Woodpigeons early morning and 2 Dippers on Dowles Brook (Brian Stretch).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reedbed on north shore early afternoon and redhead Goosander. Also Lesser Redpoll at the Flashes (Dave Walker).2 redhead Goosander at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit and Stonechat (Andy Warr).2 female Goldeneye still at Grimley new workings and 2 Brambling (male & female) in field near Top Barn Farm Shop briefly early afternoon (Brian Stretch). Also 1+ Brambling with Chaffinches in bean field off Wagon Wheel Lane (Oliver Wadsworth) and Green Sandpiper at old workings this morning (Ed Lea).13-14 Woodcock near Hartlebury flushed by Waresley Shoot (per Michael Southall).

Woodcock near Tardebigge Reservoir along towpath on Worcester-Birmingham Canal (Chris Lane).20 Golden Plover at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Chris Thomson). Please view from public rights of way.

10 Brambling at Wadborough at New Farm in game crop (Andy Warr).4+ Brambling still at Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm with mixed finch flock in bird cover crop, plus Stonechat and Peregrine over (Steven Bloomfield).4 Brambling at Clifton GP, plus 7 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr), drake Pintail, Stonechat and 2 adult Peregrines again (Adam Holliday).3 Lesser Redpoll in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake and 4 Siskin (Dave Jackson).4 Siskin near Redditch at Norgrove Court late morning (Dave Jackson).2 Siskin near Redditch at Old Yarr early afternoon (Dave Jackson).

November 16th

Juvenile Glaucous Gull at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening (Terry Hinett).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reedbed on west side late morning (Humphrey Miller).2 female Goldeneye still at Grimley new workings, plus several Redpoll over and 2 Stonechat. Also 2 Stonechat along fence line between Camp Lane and Retreat Farm Pool (Oliver Wadsworth & Ian Butler).

Tree Sparrow at Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm with mixed finch flock in bird cover crop and 4+ Brambling (Steven Bloomfield).

November 15th

Short-eared Owl on Bredon Hill on south side disturbed by sheep and mobbed by corvids for 10 minutes before flying off to the north-east at 1.50pm and several Siskin (Peter Lewis). Also 80 Brambling, Woodcock and 2 Stonechat (Francis Peplow).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool. Also Barn Owl at the Flashes (Rob Williams).80 Brambling on Bredon Hill, plus Woodcock and 2 Stonechat (Francis Peplow).Drake Goosander at Upper Bittell Reservoir and Green Sandpiper. Also Lesser Spotted Woodpecker along ash path (Chris Thomson). Please view from public rights of way.

6 Goldeneye (1 drake) at Westwood Pool, plus drake Pintail and a few Siskin over (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

3 Goldeneye (male & 2 female) at Grimley new workings and 2 Stonechat (Jason Kernohan & Roger Blackmore). Also 3 Jack Snipe still north of causeway this morning.

Peregrine at Longdon Marsh (Francis Peplow).2 Stonechat still at Shenstone on Back Lane (Terry Hinett).

November 14th

Adult Caspian Gull at Westwood Pool in roost this evening (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Snow Bunting still on the Malvern Hills on Worcestershire Beacon at dawn until 8.15am when flushed by dogs and flew north and also heard calling over Sugarloaf Hill at 8.50am (Steve Whitehouse).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool, plus Jack Snipe, 2 Dunlin and 3 Lesser Redpoll (Des Jennings). 2 Egyptian Geese again at Bredon’s Hardwick on main pit (Rob Prudden).Female Goldeneye at Kemerton NR, plus 2 Jack Snipe, 3 Woodcock and 10 Siskin (Rob Prudden).

2 Goldeneye (male & female) still at Grimley new workings, plus Green Sandpiper and Stonechat but no sign of Water Pipit at south end of south pool between 11am and midday (Jason Kernohan).

November 13th

Water Pipit still at Grimley new workings along north-west shoreline and showing well, plus 2 Goldeneye (male & female) still, Dunlin, Brambling, Redpoll and 2 Siskin (Steve Whitehouse).

Snow Bunting on the Malvern Hills on Worcestershire Beacon this morning.

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool showing well high in reeds from West Hide to right of far pylon from 1.25pm onwards (Jeff Preston).

November 12th

Adult drake LESSER SCAUP in Stourport-on-Severn at Stourport Basin with Tufted Ducks and showing well (per Rich Andrews & Andy Warr). For photo and more details: Click Here.

Water Pipit again at Grimley new workings at south end of south pool feeding in juncus but elusive then flushed by Sparrowhawk at 12.45pm and flew high west (Oliver Wadsworth) and again at c.4pm showing well for 15 minutes before walking into juncus - Please do not deliberately flush this bird. Also 2 Goldeneye (male & female) still and 2 Stonechat (Roger Blackmore).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool, plus drake Goldeneye, Jack Snipe, Dunlin and Stonechat (Terry Hinett).

Woodcock at Kemerton NR and Jack Snipe (Rob Prudden).Female Goldeneye reported in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake this morning and 2 escaped Fulvous Whistling Ducks (per Mike Wakeman).Female Stonechat near Redditch at Lower Park Pools (Mike Wakeman).

Corn Bunting still at Shenstone at junction of Heath Lane and Stanklyn Lane, plus 2 Stonechat in set-a-side on Heath Lane and 2 Stonechat on Back Lane (Jason Kernohan).2 Stonechat still at Woodrow (Terry Hinett).

November 11th

Drake Red-crested Pochard at Bredon's Hardwick on fishing pit late afternoon and redhead Goosander on main pit (Andy Warr).2 Bitterns still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool, plus Jack Snipe and Siskin. Also Jack Snipe on the Flashes, plus Dunlin, 2 Stonechat and Great Black-backed Gull over at 9.40am but no sign of Grey Phalarope on the reserve (Dave Walker, Dave Jackson, Tony Jackson & Gordon Greaves).Female/immature Merlin at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon flew north at 1.45pm (Steve Whitehouse). Also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult & 2w), 15 Great Black-backed Gulls and 3 Siskin (Rob Prudden).7 Goosander at Bittell Reservoirs and Green Sandpiper (Richard Harbird).Female Goosander at Clifton GP, plus drake Pintail, Jack Snipe and 5 Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).Female Goosander at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn and 3 Mandarin (2 drakes) (Gary Palmer).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in the Wyre Forest in the Dowles Brook area and 40 Redpolls (Geoff Laight).2+ first-winter Great Black-backed Gulls at Westwood Pool in roost this evening (Steve Whitehouse & Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 Goldeneye (male & female) still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Green Sandpiper and Jack Snipe at south end of south pool but no sign of Water Pipit (Brian Stretch).

November 10th

Adult Caspian Gull at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon 3.35-3.45pm then flew towards tip and 5 Yellow-legged Gulls (4 adults & 4w) - (3,500 large gulls on lagoon late afternoon) (Rob Prudden).First-winter Grey Phalarope again at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this afternoon but mobile and last seen flying towards the masts.

Water Pipit still at Grimley new workings this morning but very mobile and only seen in flight twice: flew north at 8.20am from south end (Brian Stretch) and flew north over sheepfield at 9.35am (Dave Walker). Also 2 Goldeneye (male & female), 2 Stonechat, Lesser Redpoll over and several Siskin over.2 Egyptian Geese at Bredon’s Hardwick in fields south of main pit (Gavin Peplow per SMW).2 drake Goosander at Lower Bittell Reservoir (Terry Hinett).Female Goosander through Westwood Pool this morning and Pintail still (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

4 Jack Snipe at Ryall GP, plus Peregrine and 200+ Golden Plover (Andy Warr).4+ Green Sandpipers at Clifton GP, plus 2 adult Peregrines and Stonechat (Adam Holliday).62+ Siskin near Redditch at Norgrove Court at 9.10am (Dave Jackson).2 Siskin near Redditch at Old Yarr at 10.30am (Dave Jackson).2 Stonechat at Shenstone on Back Lane (Jason Kernohan).2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Bartley Reservoir this evening, plus first-winter Great Black-backed Gull and 3 Goldeneye (Terry Hinett).

November 9th

First-winter Grey Phalarope still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes early morning on 2nd flash viewable from main hide (Dave Walker & Phil Andrews) and still present at 9am but no further sign since 9.20am (Andy Warr) plus 2-3 Water Rail from 1st flash hide at dawn (Mike Wakeman). Also Bittern still on the Moors Pool this afternoon showing well in reedbed on west side viewed from East Hide and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in dead willow opposite East Hide (Jason Kernohan).

Water Pipit at Grimley new workings this afternoon flew in from the north calling and landed at south end of south pool and showed well until c.4pm but no further sign until it appeared to fly north-west at dusk - first locality record for c.22 years. Also 2 Goldeneye (male & female), Green Sandpiper, Stonechat, Golden Plover flew south calling, 3 Lesser Redpoll in alders at south end and several Siskin over (Brian Stretch).Adult Kittiwake at Bartley Reservoir this afternoon then flew south in to Worcestershire at 3.15pm (Terry Hinett).9 Jack Snipe west of Kemerton village in wet field (Rob Prudden).2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon and 3 adult Great Black-backed Gulls this evening (Rob Prudden).

November 8th

First-winter Grey Phalarope at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes late afternoon and still present at dusk but mobile (per Andy Pitt & Terry Hinett) and Jack Snipe still in south-west corner of 2nd flash at dusk. Also 1+ Bittern still on the Moors Pool this afternoon (Gordon Greaves).Drake Goosander at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Terry Hinett).2 Goldeneye (male & female) at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Lesser Redpoll and 12 Siskin over (Andy Pitt & Brian Stretch).186 Golden Plover in Fladbury/Lower Moor area, plus Brambling, 7 Corn Buntings, 6 Stonechat and 3 Chiffchaff (Rob Prudden).2 Stonechat still at Woodrow (Terry Hinett).

November 7th

2 Bitterns at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool late afternoon: 1 from East Hide; 1 from West Hide. Also Dunlin and 3 Stonechat on the reserve (Des Jennings).Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Westwood Pool in roost this evening and first-winter Great Black-backed Gull (Terry Hinett & Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Woodcock at Stoulton in Millenium Wood this morning (Paul Rhodes).2 Green Sandpipers between Ladywood and Porter's Mill along Droitwich Canal on drained pond (Phil Bottom).2 Stonechat at Woodrow (Terry Hinett).2 Stonechat at Shenstone on Barrs Lane (Terry Hinett).

November 6th

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reedbed on west side late afternoon (Jan & Ivor Stretch) and 2 Lesser Redpoll. Also Dunlin at the Flashes, plus 6 Siskin and 2 Stonechat (Dave Jackson).Drake Red-crested Pochard at Grimley new workings north of causeway this morning, plus drake Goldeneye, Green Sandpiper, Peregrine and 4 Stonechat (Roger Blackmore & Dave Jackson).

Pintail still at Westwood Pool (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Green Sandpiper at Clifton GP, plus 2 Stonechat and Siskin (Dave Jackson).

Stonechat at Gwen Finch NR at 3.40pm (Dave Jackson).

November 5th

c.20 Barnacle Geese circled Bartley/Frankley area then flew south at 7.30am (Jim Brindle).Drake Goldeneye still at Grimley new workings at 3pm (Matt Williams & Terry Norledge).12 Siskin at Old Yarr at 11am (Dave Jackson).

November 4th

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reedbed on west side and Stonechat. Also 3 Stonechat at the Flashes (Mike Hearn & Phil Andrews).Drake Goldeneye at Grimley new workings at north end of main pool this afternoon but no sign of probable female Scaup (Brian Stretch & Matt Williams).

Brambling on the Malvern Hills over Westminster Bank this morning, plus 3 Brambling over Happy Valley and 3 Lesser Redpoll in bracken (Brian Stretch).8 Redpoll at Chaddesley Woods (Gert Corfield).3 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone along Heath Lane, plus 2 Stonechat in set-a-side field and 3 Grey Partridge (Jason Kernohan).

November 3rd

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reedbed on west side and Stonechat. Also Golden Plover on the Flashes early morning only, plus Dunlin, Green Sandpiper and 2 Stonechat (Phil Andrews).Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool, plus 6 Goldeneye and Pintail (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Probable female Scaup at Grimley new workings at dusk (hybrid not fully eliminated & not the Westwood bird), plus Brambling flew west, several Siskin and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).Juvenile drake Pintail at Clifton GP, plus Stonechat and 3+ Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).12 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone along Heath Lane and 2 Stonechat. Also 2 Stonechat on Back Lane (Terry Hinett).

Brambling on the Malvern Hills at Chase End Hill, plus several Redpoll and Siskin over (Brian Stretch). No sign of female Snow Bunting on North Hill mid-morning (Dave Walker).

November 2nd

Female Snow Bunting still on the Malvern Hills on North Hill in grass on south side just below summit (John Cox & Brian Stretch). Also Brambling and Lesser Redpoll west over Happy Valley and 3+ Brambling north over Tank Quarry (Brian Stretch).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reedbed on west side late afternoon.160 Golden Plover in Fladbury/Lower Moor area, plus 6 Stonechat and Chiffchaff (Rob Prudden).6 Redpoll at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon at 8.30am, plus Siskin and 2 Stonechat (Dave Jackson).2 Willow Tits on Bredon Hill at 11am and several Siskin (Dave Jackson).2 Stonechat at Gwen Finch NR at 12.30pm (Dave Jackson).

Redpoll at Kemerton NR at 3pm and Siskin (Dave Jackson).3 Green Sandpipers still at Grimley new workings, plus 5 Siskin and 3 Stonechat (Brian Stretch).3 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w 4w & adult) at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening (Terry Hinett).

November 1st

Female Snow Bunting still on the Malvern Hills on North Hill in grass on south side just below summit.

13 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone along Heath Lane and 2 Stonechat. Also 2 Stonechat on Back Lane (Terry Hinett).

2 Siskin in Worcester flew west over Bromwich Road at 8.45am (Brian Stretch). 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w 4w & 2 adults) at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening (Terry Hinett).

October 31st

Female Snow Bunting still on the Malvern Hills on North Hill this afternoon in grass on south side just below summit.

Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool and drake Pintail (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Woodcock in Redditch flushed from trees by River Arrow this morning and 2 Siskin (Steven Payne).Female Goldeneye still at Grimley new workings, plus 2 Stonechat and 3 Green Sandpipers (Roger Blackmore).

October 30th

Snow Bunting on the Malvern Hills on North Hill this afternoon.

Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool and adult Yellow-legged Gull in roost (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Female Goldeneye at Grimley new workings (Roger Blackmore).4 Siskin still near Redditch at Old Yarr at 9am and 2 Redpoll (Dave Jackson).2 redhead Goosanders at Bartley Reservoir 3.45-4.10pm and 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (4w & 3w) in roost this evening (Terry Hinett).

October 29th

First-winter Ring Ouzel on Bredon Hill in northern escarpment area (Rob Prudden).

Ring Ouzel on the Malvern Hills at top of Happy Valley early afternoon in rowan with Redwings and Fieldfares (T. Wilkins).9 Golden Plover at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Andy Warr). Please view from public rights of way.

October 28th

115 Golden Plover at Upper Bittell Reservoir on north shore (Chris Thomson). Please view from public rights of way.

Jack Snipe at Castlemorton Common and 5 Stonechat (Mick Woodward).3 Pintail at Clifton GP, plus 4 Green Sandpipers and 3+ Stonechat (Adam Holliday).

Corn Bunting still at Shenstone on Heath Lane and 2 Stonechat (Andy Shaw).3 Green Sandpipers still at Grimley new workings at north end this morning (Brian Stretch).

October 27th

Short-eared Owl at Clifton GP, plus drake Pintail, 3 Green Sandpipers and Stonechat (Adam Holliday).

Brambling flew west over Holt this morning (Brian Stretch).

4 Stonechat still at Grimley new workings and 3 Green Sandpipers (Andy Pitt & Brian Stretch).2 Stonechat near Redditch at Lower Park Fishery (Mike Wakeman).

October 26th

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reedbed on west side late afternoon.Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool, plus drake Pintail and Goldeneye (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2+ Ring Ouzels still on Bredon Hill in northern escarpment area.Female Wheatear at Shenstone in ploughed field behind set-a-side field on Heath Lane, plus 2 Stonechat in set-a-side field, 10 Corn Buntings still on telegraph wires and 2 Corn Buntings behind Stone Manor grounds (Jason Kernohan).4 Siskin near Redditch at Old Yarr at 4.30pm (Dave Jackson).

October 25th

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reedbed on west side early afternoon (Terry Hinett).Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool - Permit only.

3+ Ring Ouzels still on the Malvern Hills in rowans at top of Happy Valley this morning.2 Swallows just south-east of Alvechurch at Rowney Green flew west over fields at 1pm (Steven Payne).

October 24th

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool showing well in north-west corner from East Hide this morning (Terry Norledge). Also Jack Snipe from East Hide on left side of large island (Tony Smith).5 Ring Ouzels on Bredon Hill in northern escarpment area (Rob Prudden).

5+ Ring Ouzels on the Malvern Hills in rowans at top of Happy Valley this morning.

Jack Snipe still at Grimley new workings and 2 Stonechat (per Roger Blackmore). Also 2 Stonechat at Grimley old workings (Simon Walker).3 Yellow-legged Gulls (2 adults & 2w) at Bartley Reservoir this evening (Terry Hinett).

October 23rd

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool from East Hide mid-morning.

Male Merlin at Shenstone along Heath Lane opposite Islamic School this morning, plus female Wheatear in ploughed field and 12 Corn Buntings in set-a-side field (Clive Lee & Brian Richardson).

Juvenile Hobby at Lower Moor and Redshank (Rob Prudden).

218 Golden Plover on west side of Fladbury on arable land (Rob Prudden).

5 Stonechat still at Grimley new workings and 3 Green Sandpipers (Roger Blackmore).

October 22nd

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in north-west corner and showing very well early afternoon (Dave Walker) and still showing 2.55-3.40pm (Terry Hinett). Also Jack Snipe on the Flashes this morning (Clive Lee & Brian Richardson).

Female Scaup again at Westwood Pool (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

3+ Ring Ouzels still on the Malvern Hills in rowans at top of Happy Valley this morning (Andy Pitt per SMW).

October 21st

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool showing well in north-west corner from 8.20am, plus Redpoll and Siskin. Also Green Sandpiper on the Flashes and 2 Stonechat (incl. 1st-winter female - metal-ring on left leg) (Dave Jackson,Tony Jackson & Phil Andrews).

Mealy Redpoll at Shenstone in set-a-side field on Heath Lane opposite Islamic School mid-afternoon, plus 3 Grey Partridge, 12 Corn Buntings on wires and 2 Stonechat still behind Stone Manor grounds (Jason Kernohan).5+ Ring Ouzels on the Malvern Hills in rowans at bottom of Happy Valley, plus 10 Brambling west, several Redpoll and Siskin (Steve Whitehouse). Also juvenile Wheatear just south of British Camp on Broad Down late afternoon (Jacquie Whittle & Brian Stretch).

Jack Snipe at Grimley new workings early afternoon showing well on east shore then flew to west shore, plus 3 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch), 4 Stonechat (Roger Blackmore) and Barn Owl again this evening and showing well from causeway (Chris Jackson & Oliver Wadsworth).Female Goldeneye at Clifton GP, plus male Pintail, 3 Green Sandpipers and 2 Stonechat (Adam Holliday).

October 20th

Female Hen Harrier at Hanbury Hall over grounds to rear of property viewed from public rights of way and showing well 3.30-4.30pm (John Hickman).Ringtail Hen Harrier at Upton Warren NR flew low over the North Moors Pool at 11.45am (Aaron Yorke).

Rock Pipit at Grimley new workings late evening at north end in north-east corner (heard only), plus 2 Swallows flew north (Brian Stretch) and Barn Owl again at dusk. Also 6 Jack Snipe this morning flushed from field on north-west side, plus 5 Stonechat and 3 Green Sandpipers (Ed Lea & Brian Stretch).2 possible Lapland Buntings on the Malvern Hills flushed from Worcestershire Beacon this morning then flew north but no further sign (Mick Woodward per Andy Warr). Also 2 Ring Ouzels in Happy Valley early morning (per Andy Warr).

Ring Ouzel still on Bredon Hill on northern escarpment NNE of Banbury Stone and 6+ Brambling over.

4 Stonechat at Shenstone: 2 on Heath Lane; 2 on Back Lane and 2 Grey Partridge along Stanklyn Lane (Terry Hinett).

Stonechat near Redditch at Lower Park Farm Pools (Dave Jackson).6 Siskin near Redditch at Norgrove Court (Dave Jackson).

Stonechat at Holt in set-a-side field (Brian Stretch).

October 19th

Presumed Short-eared Owl at Grimley new workings flew in from north at dusk and appeared to land in long grass on north-west side and 2 Barn Owls (Gavin Peplow). No sign of female Scaup or Little Stint this afternoon.

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool. Also drake Mandarin (Terry Hinett & Humphrey Miller).Female/immature Black Redstart still near Kempsey at end of Bestmans Lane at The Gurkha Knight Restaurant.

Male Ruff at Ryall GP in ploughed field between southern pit and Saxon's Lode Farm. Also Green Sandpiper and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Andy Warr). 1+ Ring Ouzel still on the Malvern Hills at top of Happy Valley this morning.4 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone on telegraph wires along Heath Lane early evening and 2 Stonechat in adjacent set-a-side (Jason Kernohan).2 Stonechat at Bittell at end of Cofton Church Road (Gill Clayton).2 Stonechat at Wassell Grove (Andy Payne).

October 18th

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning (per Terry Norledge). Also Jack Snipe (Terry Hinett).Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool then flushed mid-morning - Permit only.

Female Scaup again at Grimley new workings this afternoon, plus juvenile Little Stint still at north end but elusive, 2 Jack Snipe on north shore of main pool, 2 Green Sandpipers and Stonechat (Brian Stretch).Female/immature Black Redstart still near Kempsey at end of Bestmans Lane at The Gurkha Knight Restaurant.

2+ Ring Ouzels still on the Malvern Hills at top of Happy Valley this morning, plus 2 Brambling west, c.10 Redpoll and c.25 Siskin (Brian Stretch).

Wheatear in ploughed field on south side of Defford Airfield this morning and Green Sandpiper but again no sign of Great Grey Shrike (Andy Warr). Site is strictly private but may be viewed from surrounding public rights of way.

2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult & 2w) at Bartley Reservoir this evening (Terry Hinett).

October 17th

Female/immature Black Redstart still near Kempsey at end of Bestmans Lane at The Gurkha Knight Restaurant at 7.30am (Clive Lee & Brian Richards) and still present late morning (Brian Stretch).Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool and 3 Goldeneye (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Juvenile Little Stint still at Grimley new workings at north end this morning along west bank of main channel but elusive, plus Green Sandpiper, 4 Stonechat, 2 Redpoll over and several Siskin over (Brian Stretch) and female Merlin at c.2pm chasing Little Stint (Steve Whitehouse). Also drake Red-crested Pochard still between Grimley and Holt at Top Barn Farm Activity Lake viewable from entrance gate (Brian Stretch).

Little Stint still at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus Black-tailed Godwit, Green Sandpiper and 14 Golden Plover briefly (Chris Thomson & Chris Lane). Please view only from public rights of way.

Little Egret flew south-east over Lower Moor at 10am (Rob Prudden).6+ Ring Ouzels (4 males/female/1+ first-winter) on the Malvern Hills at top of Happy Valley this morning, plus 5 Redpoll and 12 Siskin (Steve Whitehouse).

3 Stonechat at Shenstone: 1 on Heath Lane in set-a-side field opposite Islamic School; 2 still behind Stone Manor grounds (Jason Kernohan).

October 16th

Great Grey Shrike at Defford Airfield 3-3.30pm when flushed by a Buzzard and no further sign by dusk (per Andy Warr). Site is strictly private but may be viewed from surrounding public rights of way.

Female/immature Black Redstart near Kempsey at end of Bestmans Lane at The Gurkha Knight Restaurant (Mike Stephens per Andy Warr) and still present early afternoon (Steve Whitehouse).Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) and Wheatear still (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

2 male Ring Ouzels still on the Malvern Hills at top of Happy Valley this morning and 4 Brambling.

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings and 4 Stonechat (Roger Blackmore).

October 15th

LAPLAND BUNTING on the Malvern Hills flew north calling over Sugarloaf Hill at 10.25am, plus 5+ Ring Ouzels at top of Happy Valley, 25 Redpoll over and 100+ Siskin over (Steve Whitehouse).2 Dark-bellied Brent Geese at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes from 10.15am - mid-afternoon but no sign late afternoon (Arthur Jacobs per Terry Hinett).5 Crossbill (2 males & 3 females) on Bredon Hill but very mobile in the Fox Hill Wood/Doctors Wood area and last seen flying into Far Wood and male Ring Ouzel (new bird) on northern escarpment west of summit tower (Rob Prudden). Also Whinchat and 7 Brambling with flock of 50+ Chaffinch (Iain Close).Juvenile Little Stint still at Grimley new workings at north end this evening and 2 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr). Also Rock Pipit on pools near cliff this morning (Terry Norledge, Clive Lee & Brian Richards).

Little Stint still at Upper Bittell Reservoir and Black-tailed Godwit still (Terry Hinett). Please view only from public rights of way.

Little Egret at Kinsham NR (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR, plus Pintail and 2 Lesser Redpoll (Rob Prudden).Male Merlin between Stoulton and Drakes Broughton at Windmill Hill pursuing Meadow Pipits over cut maize field then flew south-west (Paul Rhodes).1+ Brambling on the Clent Hills at Nimmings Wood with Chaffinch flock feeding beneath bushes 30 metres from Hagley Wood Lane gate near fence line which follows ridge but elusive (Paul Bateman).

Wheatear still at Westwood Pool this afternoon (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

2 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone along Heath Lane near Granary Restaurant (Tony Smith).

October 14th

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning (per Dave Jackson). Also Jack Snipe from East Hide, 2 Pintail, Redpoll and Siskin and Green Sandpiper at the Flashes (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).Juvenile Little Stint at Grimley new workings at north end early afternoon only (Andy Shaw), plus Rock Pipit flew north-west at c.1.30pm (Brian Stretch), drake Red-crested Pochard on causeway (Roger Blackmore) (earlier at Top Barn Farm Activity Lake), 2 Green Sandpipers, 3 Stonechat, Redpoll over and 30+ Siskin over by early afternoon. Also Lesser Spotted Woodpecker calling in Heronry Wood this morning (Brian Stretch).

Little Stint still at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus Black-tailed Godwit and Green Sandpiper. Also Stonechat at Lower Bittell Reservoir (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson). Please view only from public rights of way.

Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool this morning, plus 2 Goldeneye, 2 Pintail, and 50 Wigeon (Wayne Dutton). Also Wheatear this afternoon (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

6 Ring Ouzels (female/3 males/2 first-winter) on the Malvern Hills at top of Happy Valley this morning, plus c.40 Lesser Redpolls and 3+ Brambling (Mick Woodward).

Ring Ouzel at Caunsall this morning and Brambling.

Brambling at Shenstone flew from hedge on Heath Lane and 3 Corn Buntings. Also 2 Stonechat along hedge/scrub towards Stone Manor grounds (Jason Kernohan).

Jack Snipe at Clifton GP, plus female Pintail and 2 Stonechat (Adam Holliday). Also 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Steve Whitehouse).

30 Pochard at Bartley Reservoir until 7.55am when flew south-east (Jim Brindle).

October 13th

Juvenile SABINE'S GULL at Upper Bittell Reservoir flew through to the west at c.11.45am, plus female Common Scoter this afternoon, Black-tailed Godwit and Dunlin. Please view only from public rights of way.

2 female Common Scoter at Westwood Pool this morning (1 still this afternoon), plus female Scaup still and Goldeneye (Wayne Dutton). Also juvenile Arctic Tern this afternoon (Andy Warr) - Permit only.

Drake Red-crested Pochard still between Grimley and Holt at Top Barn Farm Activity Lake viewable from entrance gate. 2 Green Sandpipers still at Grimley new workings at north end, 3 Stonechat (Ed Lea, Andy Pitt & John Bescoby) and Dunlin this afternoon (Brian Stretch).

Merlin (probably immature) flew over Clifton GP at 4.40pm (Andy Warr), plus 2 Pintail, Green Sandpiper and 2 Stonechat (Adam Holliday & Andy Warr).

4 Ring Ouzels on the Malvern Hills in rowan at top of Happy Valley this morning (per Andy Warr).3+ Ring Ouzels still on Bredon Hill on northern escarpment NNE of Banbury Stone and Brambling.

95 Golden Plover on west side of Fladbury on arable land (Rob Prudden).

October 12th

Bittern at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning.

Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool, plus Goldeneye and 2 Wheatear (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Drake Red-crested Pochard still between Grimley and Holt at Top Barn Farm Activity Lake viewable from entrance gate (Brian Stretch).

Rock Pipit still at Grimley new workings at north end this morning but very elusive and along east shore again late afternoon (Mike Bourne), plus 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Stonechat and several Redpoll and Siskin over (Brian Stretch).

6 Ring Ouzels on Bredon Hill on northern escarpment and 7 Brambling (Rob Prudden).16+ Mandarin (11 drakes) at Trimpley Reservoir on River Severn (Simon Edwards & Ken Ball).15 Corn Buntings at Shenstone on telegraph wires along Heath Lane at 5.30pm (Jason Kernohan).2 Pintail at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes but no sign of Mediterranean Gull by 6.35pm (Steve Whitehouse).2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult & 4w) at Bartley Reservoir this evening, plus adult Great Black-backed Gull and Goldeneye (Terry Hinett).

October 11th

Short-eared Owl on Bredon Hill over northern escarpment this morning, plus 3 Ring Ouzels still in hawthorns north-east of Banbury Stone, Wheatear and Brambling over (Gavin Peplow).3+ Rock Pipits at Grimley new workings; 1 at north end 2.40-2.43pm then flew high south; 1 south over causeway at 3.30pm; 1 feeding along east shore from 4.20pm (Brian Stretch) and 2 at north end this evening then appeared to roost in field on east side at dusk (Gavin Peplow). Also 3 Green Sandpipers, 2 Stonechat and Redpoll over.

Drake Red-crested Pochard still between Grimley and Holt at Top Barn Farm Activity Lake viewable from entrance gate (per Roger Blackmore).Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool and Goldeneye (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

4 Ring Ouzels on the Malvern Hills in Happy Valley this morning, plus 4 Brambling west, 40+ Redpoll west, 60+ Siskin west and 650+ Chaffinch west by late morning (Brian Stretch & Steve Whitehouse).First-winter Mediterranean Gull again at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening (Terry Norledge).4 Corn Buntings at Shenstone on telegraph wires along Heath Lane (Jason Kernohan).

October 10th

Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool this morning and 3 Wheatear (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Drake Red-crested Pochard still between Grimley and Holt at Top Barn Farm Activity Lake viewable from entrance gate late afternoon (Terry Norledge).Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper still at Upper Bittell Reservoir plus 2 juvenile Little Stints and 2 Black-tailed Godwits (Chris Thomson). Please view only from public rights of way.

First-winter Mediterranean Gull again at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes from 6.35pm (John Ridley).6 Ring Ouzels on Bredon Hill on northern escarpment (Rob Prudden).Juvenile male Ruff at Gwen Finch NR, plus Pintail and 4 Stonechat (Rob Prudden).

October 9th

Drake Red-crested Pochard between Grimley and Holt on windsurfing pit this afternoon (Terry Hinett) and still present at 7pm. Also juvenile male Ruff still at Grimley new workings and 2 Green Sandpipers (Terry Hinett & Roger Blackmore).

Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper still at Upper Bittell Reservoir plus 2 juvenile Little Stints, Black-tailed Godwit and Ringed Plover (Chris Thomson & Eric Phillips). Please view only from public rights of way.

Jack Snipe at Gwen Finch NR, plus 9 Golden Plover, 4 Stonechat and 20 Fieldfare (Rob Prudden).

October 8th

LAPLAND BUNTING again at Grimley new workings flew south calling with Meadow Pipits at 7.35am but no further sign by 8.20am and no sign of Richard's Pipit (Brian Stretch). Also Pintail this evening, plus Wheatear (Edward Lea), juvenile male Ruff still (Steve Whitehouse), Barn Owl at dawn (Des Jennings), 2 Green Sandpipers and Dunlin.

Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

First-winter Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening (Gordon Greaves per SMW).3 Raven in Redditch circling high over Beoley (T.Wilkins).

October 7th

RICHARD'S PIPIT at Grimley new workings flew in from north-east calling at 6.10pm and joined c.450 Meadow Pipits but no further sign after c.6.30pm. Also LAPLAND BUNTING calling in flight at dusk with Meadow Pipits - first county record (Brian Stretch). Birds will be looked for at dawn - please meet at black barn on Camp Lane.

Female/immature Black Redstart still on the Malvern Hills on south side of British Camp in hawthorns near main dyke.

Red Kite flew west over Abberley at 11am.

First-winter Little Gull at Grimley new workings briefly this afternoon (Mike Inskip), 2 juvenile Little Stints briefly (Steve Whitehouse) and juvenile male Ruff still (Terry Hinett).Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool this morning and 2 Pintail (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper still at Upper Bittell Reservoir plus 2 juvenile Little Stints and Green Sandpiper (Chris Thomson). Please view only from public rights of way.

2 Ring Ouzels still on Bredon Hill on northern escarpment.2 Pintail at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes at 8am, plus Green Sandpiper, Siskin and 2 Stonechat (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).

Immature Hobby still at Clifton GP, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Adam Holliday).

82 Golden Plover on west side of Fladbury on arable land, plus 2 Wheatear and 2 Stonechat (Rob Prudden).

October 6th

Female/immature Marsh Harrier at Upton Warren NR over the Moors Pool at 2.30pm then flew east (Simon Cull per SMW).

Rock Pipit at Grimley new workings at north end late afternoon but very elusive, plus juvenile male Ruff, Jack Snipe flushed and 2 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).Female Scaup still at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

3 Ring Ouzels (male & 2 females) on Bredon Hill on northern escarpment (Rob Prudden).First-winter female Ring Ouzel on the Malvern Hills in Happy Valley this morning, plus 4 Brambling west, 2 Redpoll west and 20+ Siskin west. Also juvenile Wheatear on Worcestershire Beacon (Brian Stretch).

Redpoll in Redditch at Ipsley Alders NR at 9am, plus 4 Siskin and 6 Sand Martins over (Dave Jackson).

4 Siskin near Redditch at Old Yarr at 11am (Dave Jackson).

Female Pintail at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon (Rob Prudden).

October 5th

Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper still at Upper Bittell Reservoir plus 2 juvenile Little Stints, Dunlin, Green Sandpiper and Wheatear. Also 3 Stonechat at Lower Bittell Reservoir (Terry Hinett & Chris Thomson). Please view only from public rights of way.

Hobby at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon, plus 3 Redpoll and 2 Stonechat (Rob Prudden).3 Pintail at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

Wheatear at Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm in bird food crop and 2 Stonechat (for 2nd day) (Steven Bloomfield).2 Green Sandpipers at Grimley new workings and 3 Stonechat (Oliver Wadsworth).Female Pintail at Bartley Reservoir (Terry Hinett).

October 4th

Female/immature Black Redstart on the Malvern Hills on south side of British Camp in hawthorns near main dyke (Andy Pitt).Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper still at Upper Bittell Reservoir plus 2 juvenile Little Stints, 3 Dunlin and Green Sandpiper (Chris Thomson). Please view only from public rights of way.

October 3rd

Rock Pipit at Upper Bittell Reservoir flew south, plus juvenile Curlew Sandpiper, Little Stint, 2 Black Terns, 3 Dunlin and Green Sandpiper (Richard Harbird). Please view only from public rights of way.

Female Scaup again at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Female Ring Ouzel still on Bredon Hill in northern escarpment/summit tower area (Rob Prudden).2 juvenile Ruff (male & female) at Grimley new workings (Andy Pitt).Juvenile Ruff at Longdon Marsh (John Hodson).

Jack Snipe at Gwen Finch NR and Barn Owl (Rob Prudden).2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult & 2w) at Wildmoor Sand Quarry (Terry Hinett).

Pintail at Upton Warren NR, plus 6 Siskin, Common Tern and Green Sandpiper. Also Otter again on the Moors Pool (Des Jennings).

October 2nd

Female Scaup at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool briefly this morning then flew south and Pintail (Gordon Greaves per Terry Norledge).Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper still at Upper Bittell Reservoir plus Little Stint still, 2 Dunlin and Green Sandpiper (Chris Thomson & Andy Warr). Please view only from public rights of way.

Juvenile Arctic Tern at Grimley old workings flew through this afternoon (Eric Phillips).

Jack Snipe at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon and 7 Golden Plovers (Rob Prudden).4 Mandarin (3 drakes) at Trimpley Reservoir on River Severn (Geoff Laight).

October 1st

GREAT WHITE EGRET at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes 2.35-2.55pm then on the Moors Pool at 3.20pm but no sign since (Arthur Jacobs per Terry Hinett).6 Pink-footed Geese flew low south-east over Malvern Link late morning (Mick Woodward).Female Scaup still at Grimley new workings this morning and 2 Green Sandpipers. Also 5 Whinchat in field on north side of lane opposite cliff (Mike Bourne).Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus Little Stint, 2 Dunlin (Andy Warr) and Green Sandpiper (Steven Payne). Please view only from public rights of way.

Juvenile Arctic Tern still at Westwood Pool - Permit only.

Female Ring Ouzel on Bredon Hill in northern escarpment/summit tower area and 2 Wheatear (Rob Prudden).22 Golden Plover at Gwen Finch NR, plus 2 Dunlin and Reed Warbler (Rob Prudden).Eclipse drake Pintail at Kinsham NR (Rob Prudden).

September 30th

Female Scaup at Westwood Pool this morning and Dunlin through (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Female Scaup again at Grimley new workings on main pool north of causeway this afternoon and still present at dusk and 2 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch) and Barn Owl early morning (Dave Walker). Also female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Grimley old workings in willows by track to Island Pool briefly then flew south and Sand Martin (Brian Stretch).

Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus juvenile Little Stint, 2 Ringed Plover, Dunlin and 2 Green Sandpipers (Chris Thomson).3 Ring Ouzels on the Malvern Hills in Happy Valley this morning and 3 Brambling.

Juvenile Ruff at Ryall GP, plus Greenshank and Green Sandpiper (Andy Warr).Juvenile Ruff still at Holt in flooded field this morning (Brian Stretch).4 Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon, plus 2 Dunlin and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).Drake Pintail at Clifton GP, plus Greenshank, 4 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper, Wheatear and immature Hobby still (Dave Walker & Andy Warr).7 Siskin over Upton Warren NR and 2 juvenile Common Terns on sailing pool (Dave Walker).

250 Greenfinch (single flock) at Inkberrow (Geoff Laight).Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening (Terry Hinett).

September 29th

Juvenile SABINE'S GULL at Upper Bittell Reservoir very briefly this morning then flew north-west (Rob Wardle) and Grey Phalarope but no further sign by mid-morning (Chris Thomson). Also juvenile Little Stint briefly, juvenile Arctic Tern still, Dunlin, Ringed Plover and presumed second-winter Yellow-legged Gull. Please view only from public rights of way.

Drake Common Scoter at Grimley new workings on main pool north of causeway, plus female Scaup still and Ferruginous Duck x Pochard hybrid - superficially resembles the first species but shows a grey wing bar (Brian Stretch). Also juvenile Arctic Tern showing well this afternoon (Oliver Wadsworth), drake Pintail (Mike Bourne), Yellow Wagtail over (Jason Kernohan), 3 Stonechat (Terry Hinett), Hobby, juvenile Whinchat, 2 Green Sandpipers, Redpoll over and juvenile Common Tern early morning. 2 Redpoll over Grimley old workings, plus Siskin and juvenile Common Tern (Dave Walker).

Juvenile Ruff at Holt in flooded field late morning (Brian Stretch) and still present late afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Greenshank at Clifton GP, plus Wheatear, 2 Green Sandpipers and immature Hobby (Adam Holliday).Female Redstart at Upton Warren NR along footpath to the Flashes this morning (Dave Walker).

September 28th

Female Scaup still at Grimley new workings on main pool north of causeway this morning (Terry Norledge) and still present at dusk. Also probable hybrid Ferruginous Duck at dusk (Brian Stretch). Juvenile Common Tern arrived at dusk (Gavin & Francis Peplow), plus 3 Stonechat at north end at 11am and 5 Redwing over (Dave Jackson).

Juvenile Arctic Tern still at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from dam, plus juvenile Common Tern and Green Sandpiper (Andy Warr) and probable second-winter Yellow-legged Gull (Adam Holliday & Chris Thomson). Please view only from public rights of way.

Juvenile Arctic Tern still at Westwood Pool this morning - Permit only.

8 Siskin at Stoulton flew over Millenium Wood this morning and 2 Redpoll. Also 15 Redwing over village (Paul Rhodes).

September 27th

Juvenile Gannet at Upton Warren NR over the Moors Pool at 1.35pm heading towards sailing pool (Andy Warr) but no further sign since. Also no sign of first-winter Wilson's Phalarope on the Flashes.

Female Scaup at Grimley new workings with Tufted Ducks on main pool north of causeway 6.40pm-dark (Brian Stretch). Also juvenile Curlew Sandpiper still this morning, plus 2 Green Sandpipers (Mike Bourne & Terry Norledge) and 3 Stonechat (Oliver Wadsworth).

2 juvenile Arctic Terns still at Westwood Pool this afternoon, plus 9 Pintail and Stonechat (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Juvenile Arctic Tern still at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from dam and Green Sandpiper (Chris Lane). Please view only from public rights of way.

Wheatear on Bredon Hill and several small flocks of Redwing along northern escarpment (Rob Prudden).5 Fieldfare just west of Worcester in field along Otherton gated road (Terry Norledge).

September 26th

First-winter WILSON'S PHALAROPE still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes.

2 Little Stints at Longdon Marsh (Rob Prudden).Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper at Grimley new workings at north end 2.15-2.45pm but no sign since, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and Stonechat (new bird) (Terry Hinett).2 juvenile Arctic Terns still at Upper Bittell Reservoir and showing well from dam (Peter Walkden). Please view only from public rights of way.

2 juvenile Arctic Terns still at Westwood Pool this afternoon and Green Sandpiper (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Wheatear on Bredon Hill, plus Redstart, 24 Siskin and 2 Redpoll (Dave Jackson).Second-winter Mediterranean Gull at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening (Terry Hinett).

September 25th

First-winter WILSON'S PHALAROPE still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus Green Sandpiper and Stonechat (Dave Jackson).

3 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus 3 Black Terns still, 2 juvenile Arctic Terns, Dunlin, Ringed Plover and Wheatear (Andy Warr). Please view only from public rights of way.

2 juvenile Arctic Terns at Westwood Pool this afternoon and Wheatear (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Juvenile Ruff again at Grimley new workings this afternoon, plus 2 Whinchat, Stonechat and Green Sandpiper (Terry Hinett, John Ridley & Mike Inskip).

September 24th

First-winter WILSON'S PHALAROPE still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes late afternoon and showing well at times, plus 2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers, adult Ruff and 2 Dunlin (Steven Bloomfield).

Osprey at Gwen Finch NR over River Avon 4.15-4.45pm (photograhed by a fisherman per Rob Prudden).2 juvenile Spotted Redshanks at Longdon Marsh this afternoon (Rob Prudden) and Wheatear (Andy Warr).4 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus 3 Black Terns and juvenile Arctic Tern still (Chris Thomson per TMH). Also Hobby at c1.15pm (David Scott). Please view only from public rights of way.

3 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers at Grimley new workings this afternoon, plus juvenile Ruff and Greenshank (John Ridley & Terry Hinett) but all flushed late afternoon. Also juvenile Arctic Tern late afternoon only (Oliver Wadsworth) plus 3 Little Egrets and 2 Green Sandpipers this morning (Roger Blackmore).

2 juvenile Little Stints still at Clifton GP in flooded field between main pit and new northern pit and 2 Greenshank (Andy Warr).3 juvenile Arctic Terns at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon this evening (Rob Prudden).Juvenile Arctic Tern still at Westwood Pool and 2 Hobbies (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

5 juvenile Ruff at Kinsham NR briefly this afternoon (Rob Prudden).

Hobby in Redditch over Abbey Golf Course (Steven Payne).2 Wheatear on Bredon Hill (Iain Close).

September 23rd

First-winter WILSON'S PHALAROPE at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes from 8.50am and still present at dusk (Philip Goacher). Also 2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still, plus adult Ruff and 2 Dunlin (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson). Also Hobby on the Moors Pool.

2 juvenile Little Stints at Clifton GP in flooded field between main pit and new northern pit, plus Greenshank, Whinchat, 4 Wheatear, 4 Green Sandpipers and immature Hobby (Adam Holliday).Male Cetti's Warbler at Grimley old workings in song briefly c.11am in an area with no general access (Simon Walker) but no sign early afternoon.

Juvenile Arctic Tern still at Westwood Pool (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Juvenile Ruff still at Grimley new workings, plus 3 Little Egrets, Green Sandpiper and Stonechat (Brian Stretch).

Juvenile female Ruff still at Holt in flooded field (Brian Stretch).

Siskin on the Malvern Hills flew west over Happy Valley early morning (Brian Stretch).

September 22nd

3 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus juvenile Arctic Tern still and 2 Dunlin. Please view only from public rights of way.

2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes at 8.40am and 2 Dunlin (Dave Jackson).

Juvenile Arctic Tern at Westwood Pool (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

3 Brambling on the Malvern Hills in Happy Valley this morning, plus 3 Wheatear on Worcestershire Beacon and Redstart in Chat Valley (Mick Woodward).

Juvenile Ruff still at Grimley new workings at 10.30am and 3 Little Egrets (Dave Jackson) and female Wheatear in nearby field (Kay Donaghy & Maqsood Ahmed).

Greenshank at Clifton GP, plus Whinchat, 3 Wheatear, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Green Sandpipers and immature Hobby (Adam Holliday).17 Siskin in Droitwich flew over Wharfdale Crescent this morning (Dave Walker).

Whinchat at Gwen Finch NR and Stonechat (Rob Prudden).5 Wheatear on Bredon Hill and 2 Redstart (Rob Prudden).

September 21st

3 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus juvenile Arctic Tern still and 2 Dunlin (Phil Andrews). Please view only from public rights of way.

2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus Hobby, 2 Dunlin and Stonechat. Also Sand Martin at the Moors Pool (Phil Andrews).

Juvenile Ruff at Grimley new workings this evening, plus 3 Little Egrets, juvenile Ringed Plover and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch). Also Hobby this afternoon (Phil Andrews).

Juvenile female Ruff still at Holt in flooded field this afternoon (Phil Andrews).

September 20th

Juvenile Little Stint at Longdon Marsh in an area with no general access and 5 Dunlin (John Hodson & Jurjen Annen).3 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus 2 Dunlin and Ringed Plover. Also Willow Tit at Cofton Richard's Farm (Andy Warr). Please view only from public rights of way.

2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 2 Dunlin and Spotted Flycatcher (Phil Andrews).

Juvenile Arctic Tern at Bredon's Hardwick main pit 4.30-5pm at least (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Arctic Tern at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon. Please view only from public rights of way.

Juvenile female Ruff still at Holt in flooded field (Oliver Wadsworth).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings early afternoon, plus Hobby and Green Sandpiper (Oliver Wadsworth).

September 19th

Grey Phalarope at Bartley Reservoir briefly this evening then flew south into Worcestershire (Terry Hinett).

2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus Greenshank, 2 Dunlin, Hobby, Spotted Flycatcher and Yellow Wagtail over (Phil Andrews & Des Jennings).

Juvenile Knot still at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus Dunlin and Ringed Plover (Terry Hinett) and 2 juvenile Arctic Terns lingering this afternoon. Please view only from public rights of way.

Adult Arctic Tern at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon 11-11.23am then flew east, plus Hobby and 2 Turtle Doves (Rob Prudden).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at dusk and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

September 18th

2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning, plus 2 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper (Phil Andrews & Rob Prudden) and 2 Greenshank late evening (per PMA). Also 3+ Arctic Terns briefly: juvenile on the Moors Pool 12.20-12.25pm then flew south-west (Phil Andrews); 2 adults through the Moors Pool at 2.55pm (per TMH); adult through the Flashes at 2.57pm (Rob Prudden).

Adult Great Black-backed Gull at Grimley new workings briefly at 9.45am then flew north (fourth site record), plus Little Egret and Green Sandpiper. Also 2 Wheatear by church (Ed Lea).

First-winter Mediterranean Gull at Bartley Reservoir in roost this evening (Terry Hinett).

September 17th

2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning and 2 Dunlin (Phil Andrews) and still present this evening (Jason Kernohan). Also juvenile 'commic tern' on Sailing Pool early morning then flew south-west (Gordon Greaves per PMA). Also Yellow Wagtail at the Moors Pool (David Fry).

Juvenile Knot (new bird) at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon, plus 2 Dunlin and 2 Ringed Plovers (Andy Warr) and still present this evening (Ed Lea). Please view only from public rights of way.

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Greenshank then flew south, juvenile Ringed Plover and Green Sandpiper (Ed Lea). Also Swift this morning (Mike Bourne).

Juvenile female Ruff still at Holt in flooded field this morning, plus Yellow Wagtail and juvenile Ringed Plover (Ed Lea).

No sign of Wryneck near Bromsgrove at Stoke Wharf in front gardens along Foley Gardens early morning (Wayne Dutton). Please park on Hanbury Road and respects residents privacy.

September 16th

Wryneck still near Bromsgrove at Stoke Wharf in front gardens along Foley Gardens early morning (Andy Warr) but mobile and elusive and no sign between 8am and 1pm. Please park on Hanbury Road and respects residents privacy.

Juvenile Gannet in Redditch picked up and taken into care (Simon Dix per Andy Warr).

2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus Little Egret early morning then flew towards the Moors Pool, 2 Dunlin and 2 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden) and Stonechat. Also juvenile Hobby at the Moors Pool this morning (Dave Jackson) and 2 Hobbies this afternoon (Dave Walker).

2 juvenile Knot at Upper Bittell Reservoir this morning (for second day) (Mike Inskip per Richard Harbird). Please view only from public rights of way.

Juvenile female Ruff still at Holt in flooded field this morning and juvenile Ringed Plover (Terry Norledge).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings, plus juvenile Ringed Plover and 2 Green Sandpipers (Terry Norledge).

4 Greenshank at Clifton GP, plus 2 Ringed Plover, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Green Sandpipers, Hobby and 2 Wheatear (Andy Warr & Adam Holliday).

2 Pintail at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit (Andy Warr).

September 15th

Wryneck near Bromsgrove in private garden this morning for third day (no access) (per Andy Warr).

2 juvenile Curlew Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this afternoon (per Andy Warr) plus Dunlin and Green Sandpiper. Also Hobby at the Moors Pool and Reed Warbler (Dan Sollis).

Male Ring Ouzel on the Malvern Hills on Table Hill showing well in hawthorns 8.20-8.25am then in North Valley 9.25-9.35am, plus juvenile Wheatear on North Hill and Redstart (Brian Stretch).

2 Ruff at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus Ringed Plover and 2 Dunlin (Chris Thomson). Please view only from public rights of way.

Juvenile female Ruff still at Holt in flooded field this morning, plus Golden Plover then flew off high, juvenile Ringed Plover and Yellow Wagtail (Ed Lea).

Willow Tit at Grimley old workings heard calling this morning (Ed Lea) and 3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings, plus juvenile Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail (Oliver Wadsworth) and 2 Stonechat (Steve Davis).

2 Greenshank at Clifton GP, plus 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Green Sandpipers, 3 Whinchat and Wheatear (Adam Holliday).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in the Wyre Forest at Lodge Hill Farm in orchard and Dipper on Dowles Brook (Steven Payne).

September 14th

Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper still at Holt in flooded field at 8am but distant (Mike Bourne) and again briefly late afternoon (Rob Prudden) and again late evening (Francis Peplow). Also 3+ White Wagtails (Steve Whitehouse) and juvenile Ringed Plover (Jason Kernohan).

Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper at Grimley new workings at north end this afternoon before returning to Holt and Hobby (Ed Lea & Andy Pitt). Also 3 Little Egrets, juvenile Ringed Plover and Yellow Wagtail (Jason Kernohan) and 3 Green Sandpipers this evening.

Juvenile Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR, plus Whinchat and 2 Hobbies (Rob Prudden).

6 Turtle Doves at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon (Rob Prudden).

Green Sandpiper at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and Stonechat (David Fry).

September 13th

Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper at Holt in flooded field this evening but distant and elusive (Brian Stretch) and juvenile Ringed Plover (Oliver Wadsworth).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at dusk, plus juvenile Ringed Plover and 3 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

Green Sandpiper at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and Dunlin (David Fry).

September 12th

2 adult Spotted Redshanks at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool late afternoon (Mike Inskip) and on the Flashes this evening, plus 3 Green Sandpipers, 3 Common Sandpipers and Stonechat (Des Jennings).

Juvenile Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR.

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings late afternoon, plus juvenile Ringed Plover, Whinchat and 2 Green Sandpipers (Mike Bourne).

Tree Pipit on Bredon Hill in the summit tower area and 4 Wheatear (Rob Prudden).

Redstart at Hartlebury on Walton Lane (Mike Southall).

2 Yellow Wagtails at Holt this evening (Mike Bourne).

September 11th

Juvenile female Ruff still at Holt in flooded field this afternoon (Oliver Wadsworth), plus Green Sandpiper and juvenile Stonechat on fence (Terry Hinett).

Black-tailed Godwit at Upper Bittell Reservoir on north shore and Dunlin (Chris Thomson). Please view only from public rights of way.

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings roosted at dusk and Golden Plover flew over calling (Brian Stretch). Also 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Green Sandpipers (Terry Hinett) and 2 Hobbies hawking dragonflies early afternoon (Oliver Wadsworth).

2 Dunlin at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers (Steve Whitehouse).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Bartley Reservoir in roost and Stonechat on surrounding fence (Terry Hinett).

September 10th

Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper at Grimley new workings this evening at north end viewable only from east bank near large ash tree and still present at dusk - the first site record for 6 years (Brian Stretch). Also 5+ Little Egrets roosted, 3 Green Sandpipers and Hobby over at dusk (Oliver Wadsworth).

Juvenile female Ruff at Holt in flooded field late evening (Philip Parsons). Juvenile Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR and Whinchat (Rob Prudden).

2 Hobbies at Westwood Pool (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Redstart still near Redditch at Old Yarr at 5.50pm (Dave Jackson).

September 9th

Juvenile male Ruff at Holt circled flooded field at c.10.45am then flew south and 2 Green Sandpipers still (Brian Stretch). Also Yellow Wagtail late afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Juvenile male Ruff at Grimley new workings late morning but no further sign this afternoon and 5+ Little Egrets still (Brian Stretch). Also Yellow Wagtail over this afternoon and Green Sandpiper (Dave Walker & Roger Blackmore).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Westwood Pool in small gull roost this evening (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 Hobbies still near Redditch at Old Yarr late afternoon and 3 Redstarts (Dave Jackson).

2 Whinchat at Throckmorton Drome and 3 Turtle Doves (Rob Prudden).

Whinchat at Clifton GP, plus Wheatear, 3 Yellow Wagtails and 2 Green Sandpipers (Dave Walker & Adam Holliday).

Whinchat at Frankley on fence posts opposite Newbrook Farm and Stonechat (Terry Hinett).

2 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes (Dave Jackson).

September 8th

GREAT WHITE EGRET at Grimley new workings until c.11.20am when flew high north-west (Edward Lea) and no further sign by this evening. Also 7 Little Egrets still and again roosted at dusk in willows along east shore and Green Sandpiper.

Juvenile Whinchat at Holt in large set-a-side field and 2 Green Sandpipers still in flooded field (Brian Stretch).

2 Hobbies still near Redditch at Old Yarr at 11am (Dave Jackson).

Hobby in Worcester over Warndon Villages this afternoon (Adam Holliday).

Hobby at Clifton GP and 2 Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday & Andy Warr).

4 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this afternoon and Stonechat (Phil Andrews & Dave Walker).

September 7th

Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR, plus Whinchat, Yellow Wagtail and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

First-winter Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning.

5 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings early evening and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

3 Green Sandpipers still at Holt in flooded field and Yellow Wagtail over (Brian Stretch).

2 Hobbies near Redditch at Old Yarr early evening, plus Redstart and Wheatear (Dave Jackson).

September 6th

7 Little Egrets again at Grimley new workings this evening, plus first-summer Hobby and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

Juvenile Ringed Plover at Lower Moor, plus juvenile Dunlin and 2 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

2 male Redstarts west of Worcester along Otherton gated road (Terry Norledge).

15 Barnacle Geese at Bredon's Hardwick.

September 5th

7 Little Egrets roosted at Grimley new workings at dusk (Brian Stretch), plus Whinchat (Oliver Wadsworth) and Green Sandpiper (Keith Corbett).

Ringed Plover still at Holt in flooded field, plus Yellow Wagtail (Keith Corbett) and 4 Green Sandpipers (Oliver Wadsworth).

3 Hobbies near Defford over River Avon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

2 Hobbies at Upton Warren NR over the Moors Pool (Keith Corbett) and Greenshank. Also 3 Hobbies this evening (Des Jennings).

2 Hobbies at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

4 Golden Plovers on Bredon Hill at east end, plus 2 Whinchat and Redstart (Rob Prudden).

September 4th

Juvenile Garganey at Gwen Finch NR, plus 2 Whinchat and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

4 Greenshank still at Clifton GP this evening, plus Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 12 Yellow Wagtails and 3 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

Greenshank at Upton Warren NR commuting between the Moors Pool and the Flashes this morning (Roger Blackmore). Also Hobby over the Moors Pool at dusk (Peter Walkden).

Hobby still near Redditch at Old Yarr at 5.50pm (Dave Jackson).

Whinchat still at Grimley new workings this evening, plus adult Dunlin and Green Sandpiper (Roger Blackmore).

Ringed Plover still at Holt in flooded field (Andy Pitt per Roger Blackmore). Also 4 Green Sandpipers at 4pm and Yellow Wagtail (Terry Hinett).

3 Yellow-legged Gulls at Bartley Reservoir (Terry Hinett). For details on the status of Bartley Reservoir Click Here.

September 3rd

2 juvenile Mediterranean Gulls (incl. bird with alloy ring on right leg) again at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening (same birds that roosted on Friday) and 5 Green Sandpipers (Steve Whitehouse).

5 Little Egrets roosted at Grimley new workings this evening and adult Dunlin (Brian Stretch). Also Hobby and Green Sandpiper (Roger Blackmore).

4 Ringed Plovers still at Holt in flooded field, plus Dunlin and 2 Green Sandpipers (Roger Blackmore).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Bartley Reservoir and juvenile Great Black-backed Gull (Terry Hinett).

September 2nd

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning, plus Hobby, Stonechat (Phil Andrews), 3 Dunlin and 5 Green Sandpipers (Jason Kernohan, Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).

Little Egret flew south-west over at Clifton GP at 5pm (Adam Holliday). Also juvenile male Ruff, plus 5 Greenshank, Dunlin, 3 Green Sandpipers, 10 Common Sandpipers, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, 8 Yellow Wagtails and Barnacle Goose (Andy Warr).

3+ Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings and Whinchat. Also Hobby over Grimley old workings and Yellow Wagtail over (Brian Stretch).

Spotted Flycatcher still at Holt along lane to church this morning and 4 Ringed Plovers still in flooded field, plus Dunlin and 6 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

Greenshank at Bury End Flash (Andy Warr).

Ringed Plover at Ryall GP, plus 2 Green Sandpipers, Little Ringed Plover and Wheatear (Andy Warr).

Hobby at Bittell Reservoirs this morning (Mike Wakeman).

2 Hobbies still near Redditch at Old Yarr at 11am (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).

Turtle Dove at Throckmorton Drome, plus 2 Hobbies and 2 Wheatear (Rob Prudden).

September 1st

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning, plus Pintail and Green Sandpiper (Phil Andrews). Also 2 juvenile Mediterranean Gulls again in roost this evening (Andy Warr) and 2 Hobbies at the Moors Pool this afternoon (Gert Corfield) and Otter still (Phil Quiney).

6 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings this morning (Ed Lea), plus Whinchat and 5 Swifts (Brian Stretch). Also Green Sandpiper at Grimley old workings (Ed Lea).

Ruff at Clifton GP, plus Greenshank, Dunlin, 3 Green Sandpipers, 12 Common Sandpipers, 4 Little Ringed Plovers, Yellow Wagtail and Barnacle Goose (Adam Holliday).

3 Hobbies near Redditch at Old Yarr this morning and Redstart (Dave Jackson).

3 Spotted Flycatchers at Holt along lane to church this morning. Also 4 Ringed Plovers still in flooded field, plus 2 Dunlin, 5 Green Sandpipers (Terry Norledge) and Yellow Wagtail (Ed Lea).

Female Redstart on the Malvern Hills on British Camp at Broad Down (over looking pink cottage) (Mark Bennett).

August 31st

2 juvenile Mediterranean Gulls at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening (Gordon Greaves per Francis Peplow).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end and Whinchat.

3 Pintail (eclipse drake & 2 females) at Holt in flooded field this evening, plus Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin and 6 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

2 Hobbies at Pensham over River Avon this afternoon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

August 30th

2 juvenile Garganey at Gwen Finch NR on second lagoon viewable from carpark above Nafford Lock but very elusive and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Lower Moor (more advanced bird than yesterdays individual) (Rob Prudden).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end (Roger Blackmore).

2 Greenshank still at Holt in flooded field, plus 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin and Yellow Wagtail (Roger Blackmore). Also White Wagtail this evening but very mobile and Hobby flew north (Brian Stretch).

2 Hobbies near Redditch at Old Yarr at 11am (Dave Jackson).

August 29th

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Lower Moor, plus 2 Greenshank and 2 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening with c.1400 Black-headed Gulls, plus Greenshank, 4 Dunlin and 6 Green Sandpipers (Des Jennings).

Little Egret at Grimley old workings flew south at 7.37pm and 3 Green Sandpipers. 7 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings at dusk (Brian Stretch), plus 2 Hobbies, Wheatear and Green Sandpiper (Dave Jackson & Terry Norledge).

5 Greenshank at Clifton GP at 12.30pm (Dave Jackson).

3 Greenshank at Holt in flooded field, plus 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Yellow Wagtail and 9 Green Sandpipers (Des Jennings & Terry Norledge).

Wheatear at Westwood Pool and Hobby - Permit only (Wayne Dutton).

August 28th

2 Sandwich Terns (adult & juvenile) at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool until c3.15pm then flew off - earlier on the Flashes and sailing pool. Also 4 Dunlin at the Flashes and 2 Green Sandpipers (Phil Andrews & Terry Norledge).

2 Sandwich Terns (adult & juvenile) at Upper Bittell Reservoir on buoys at 4.35pm (Terry Hinett). Please keep to public rights of way.

Juvenile Turnstone at Grimley new workings at north end late evening and Hobby over (Oliver Wadsworth). Also 6 Little Egrets still and Green Sandpiper (Terry Hinett).

Red Kite over Kemerton for 30 minutes then drifted towards Bredon Hill (per Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR and 2 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

3 Little Egrets at Westwood Pool until 7.30am then flew off and juvenile Yellow-legged Gull - Permit only (Wayne Dutton).

Little Egret at Lower Moor and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank still at Holt in flooded field this evening, plus 3 Yellow Wagtails, 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin and 10 Green Sandpipers (Oliver Wadsworth & Brian Stretch).

3 Turtle Doves (1 juvenile) at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon (Rob Prudden).

Whinchat at Shenstone (Terry Hinett).

5 Spotted Flycatchers at Sheriff's Lench (Rob Prudden).

Wheatear at Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm (Steven Bloomfield).

August 27th

Juvenile Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR and eclipse drake Pintail (Rob Prudden).

Eclipse drake Garganey at Holt in flooded field viewable from concrete lane north of church, plus Greenshank, 2 juvenile Dunlin and 5 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

3 Ruff still at Clifton GP, plus 5 Greenshank arrived at 6.15pm, eclipse drake Pintail, 2 Ringed Plover, 20+ Yellow Wagtails, 10 Green Sandpipers and 6 Common Sandpipers (Andy Warr). Also 2 escaped Whistling Duck sp. flew south at 7.36pm (Steve Whitehouse).

6 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings and 2 Whinchat (adult & juvenile) along fence in set-a-side (Brian Stretch). Also Hobby (Roger Blackmore).

2 Little Egrets at Upton Warren NR flew north over the Moors Pool at 7.45am (Glenn Hunt).

4-5 Willow Tits in Worcester in a Warndon Villages garden at 7.45am (incl. one showing well on feeder briefly) (Steve Acton).

Tree Pipit just north of Stoulton on wires and juvenile Hobby (Paul Rhodes).

3 Hobbies still near Redditch at Old Yarr at 4.10pm (Dave Jackson).

Hobby at Hewell Grange over lake (Steven Payne).

3 Wheatear near Redditch at Lower Park Farm Pools (Mike Wakeman).

2 Wheatear on Bredon Hill in summit tower area, plus 6 Redstarts and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

Wheatear at Blakedown in ploughed field (Terry Hinett).

Redstart at Shenstone (Terry Hinett).

August 26th

Juvenile Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR on second lagoon viewable from carpark above Nafford Lock but elusive (Steve Whitehouse).

3 Ruff still at Clifton GP, plus 4 Greenshank, Ringed Plover, 5 Yellow Wagtail, 9 Green Sandpipers and 11 Common Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings.

2 Greenshank at Holt in flooded field, plus juvenile Dunlin (Brian Stretch), Hobby and Garden Warbler along lane to church (Geoff Laight).

Whinchat near Redditch at Lower Park Farm Pools and 2 Wheatear (Mike Wakeman).

Wheatear at Ryall GP and Hobby (Andy Warr).

Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on Sugar Loaf Hill and 29 Raven (12 North Hill & 17 Worcestershire Beacon) (Mick Woodward).

August 25th

Eclipse drake Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR on first lagoon viewable from carpark above Nafford Lock.

3 Ruff at Clifton GP, plus Greenshank, Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 11 Yellow Wagtail, 4 Green Sandpipers and 11 Common Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Ruff still at Holt in flooded field, plus juvenile Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin and Yellow Wagtail (Oliver Wadsworth & Ed Lea).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings and 3 Green Sandpipers (Oliver Wadsworth, Ed Lea & John Bescoby). Also Wheatear at end of Wagon Wheel Lane (Ed Lea).

Black-tailed Godwit at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus juvenile Greenshank and 3 Dunlin (Gert Corfield). Also Otter still on the Moors Pool (Rob Fisher).

3 Hobbies in Redditch at Old Yarr (Dave Jackson).

Hobby in Redditch over a Winyates Green garden (John Belsey).

Juvenile male Redstart at Stourport in Lincomb off Lincomb Lane (Geoff Laight).

Male Redstart at Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm (Steven Bloomfield).

August 24th

2 Garganey (eclipse drake & juvenile) at Gwen Finch NR on first lagoon viewable from carpark above Nafford Lock and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).

Female Garganey still at Holt in flooded field in north-east corner this evening viewable only from concrete lane north of church and 2 Yellow Wagtails (adult female & juvenile) (Terry Norledge & Brian Stretch). Also juvenile Ruff still, plus 2 juvenile Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover and 2 Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

2 Dunlin near Redditch at Lower Park Farm Pools this evening and female Wheatear (Mike Wakeman).

August 23rd

Juvenile Marsh Harrier at Lower Moor flew south-east along River Avon at 4.27pm. Also Greenshank early morning, plus 7 Dunlin and 4 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Female Marsh Harrier at Upton Warren NR at 4pm (Arthur Jacobs per MW). Also juvenile Mediterranean Gull at the Flashes this evening, plus juvenile Greenshank and juvenile Dunlin (Mike Wakeman).

2 Garganey (incl. female) again at Holt in flooded field in north-east corner this evening viewable only from concrete lane north of church (Ed Lea & Brian Stretch). Also juvenile Ruff, Greenshank, juvenile Ringed Plover, 4 Green Sandpipers (Terry Hinett) and 4 juvenile Dunlin (Jason Kernohan).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings, plus Wheatear and 6 Green Sandpipers (Terry Hinett & Jason Kernohan).

August 22nd

Eclipse drake Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR, plus Hobby and Whinchat (Rob Prudden).

Female Garganey at Holt in flooded field in north-east corner this evening viewable only from concrete lane north of church and showing well, plus juvenile Ringed Plover, 2 juvenile Dunlin, Yellow Wagtail and 5 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings, plus 2 Whinchat and 3 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch). Also Hobby at north end at 12.30pm (Humphrey Millet).

2 Greenshank at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 3 Dunlin, 9 Green Sandpipers and Hobby (Des Jennings & John Bescoby).

Greenshank still at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Chris Thomson). Please keep to public rights of way.

Turtle Dove at Lower Moor and 3 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

3 Turtle Doves (1 juvenile) at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon, plus Hobby and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (Rob Prudden & Chris Lane).

August 21st

2 Garganey (incl. eclipse drake) again at Holt in flooded field in north-east corner this evening viewable only from concrete lane north of church but elusive (Brian Stretch). Also 5 Greenshank, 2 adult Ringed Plover, juvenile Dunlin and 5 Green Sandpipers (Oliver Wadsworth & Terry Hinett).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings, plus 3 Whinchat and Green Sandpiper (Terry Hinett).

Greenshank at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 3 Dunlin, 6 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

Greenshank at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Andy Warr) and 2 Ringed Plover (David Scott). Please keep to public rights of way.

August 20th

Adult Sandwich Tern at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool at 10am (Gordon Greaves per TMH) but no sign at 11am.

Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR and 5 Spotted Flycatchers (Rob Prudden).Eclipse drake Garganey at Grimley new workings at south end this evening under willows on west bank just north of causeway and 4 Little Egrets roosted in willows on east bank at dusk (Brian Stretch). Also juvenile Hobby and 4 Green Sandpipers (Andy Pitt & Roger Blackmore).2 juvenile Ruff at Holt in flooded field this afternoon (Andy Pitt) and still present this evening, plus Little Egret, Greenshank, 2 adult Ringed Plover, Dunlin and 5 Green Sandpipers (Terry Hinett & Roger Blackmore).

Male Ruff at Longdon Marsh, plus Little Egret, Yellow Wagtail and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank at Upper Bittell Reservoir and Common Sandpiper (Chris Thomson). Please keep to public rights of way.

August 19th

Juvenile Wood Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings at north-east end favouring area near dead Mute Swan this morning but no sign this afternoon, plus 4 Little Egrets, 2 Whinchat and 4 Green Sandpipers (Geoff Laight & Terry Norledge). Also 4 Greenshank briefly at 2.40pm (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Ruff still at Holt in flooded field, plus 3 Greenshank, 12 Ringed Plover (1 juvenile), 2 juvenile Dunlin, Yellow Wagtail and 2 Green Sandpipers but no sign of any Garganey (Geoff Laight & Brian Stretch).

Juvenile Yellow-legged Gull at Bredon's Hardwick (Andy Warr).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Kinsham NR (Adam Holliday).

3 Greenshank at Bury End Flash (Andy Warr).

Greenshank at Clifton GP and 5 Ringed Plover (Adam Holliday). Also 2 juvenile Pintail, 6 Yellow Wagtail, 9 Green Sandpipers and 11 Common Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

5 Wheatear at Ryall GP (Andy Warr).

2 Wheatear near Redditch at Lower Park Farm Pools (Mike Wakeman).

2 Hobbies still near Defford by River Avon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

6 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and 2 Dunlin (juvenile & adult) late afternoon (Mike Wakeman). Also Hobby at the Moors Pool and Otter 8 - 8.20am and again at 8.50am (Dave Jackson & Phil Andrews).

August 18th

Juvenile Wood Sandpiper at Grimley new workings at north-east end, plus 2 Little Egrets, Whinchat and 3 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

2+ Garganey (incl. juvenile) still at Holt in flooded field but elusive, plus juvenile Ruff still, Little Egret, 9 Ringed Plover (1 juvenile), 2 juvenile Dunlin and 2 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

Black-tailed Godwit at Bredon's Hardwick but no sign of any Ruddy Shelducks (Lee Evans per SMW).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Bredon's Hardwick main pit at 11am (Dave Jackson).

Hobby at Throckmorton tip outer lagoons and Turtle Dove (Dave Jackson).

August 17th

6 juvenile Ruddy Shelducks at Bredon's Hardwick main pit this afternoon (Gordon Ireson).

3 Garganey (incl. eclipse drake) at Holt in flooded field in north-east corner late afternoon viewable from concrete lane north of church but elusive, plus juvenile Ruff still, Greenshank, 9 Ringed Plover (1 juvenile), 2 juvenile Dunlin and 2 Green Sandpipers (Eric Phillips & Brian Stretch).

Garganey at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and partially albino Common Swift (mottled white belly) (Brian Stretch).

Greenshank at Lower Moor, plus Hobby and Turtle Dove (Rob Prudden).

2 Whinchat at Throckmorton Drome, plus Wheatear and Turtle Dove (Rob Prudden).

Dunlin still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and 6 Green Sandpipers but no sign of Little Stint (Phil Andrews).

August 16th

5 juvenile Ruddy Shelducks at Bredon's Hardwick main pit this afternoon.

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoons, plus Egyptian Goose, 3 Turtle Doves (2 juveniles) and Wheatear (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Ruff at Holt in flooded field north of lane to church this afternoon and 2 Greenshank (Terry Hinett). Also 2 Garganey (incl. eclipse drake) still in north-east corner this evening, plus 4 Ringed Plover, 2 juvenile Dunlin and 2 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch & Terry Smith).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings, plus Dunlin and 4 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch). Also 2 Whinchat along fence in set-a-side field (Terry Hinett) and 2 juvenile Hobbies (Roger Blackmore & Terry Norledge).

Adult male Redstart still in Redditch at Old Yarr (Dave Jackson).

August 15th

Turnstone again at Holt in flooded field north of lane to church with Ringed Plovers then flew south, plus 2 Greenshank and 2 juvenile Hobbies (Mike Bourne).

3 Black-tailed Godwits at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes (Terry Smith).

Greenshank at Lower Moor river meadows, plus 15 Yellow Wagtails, juvenile Dunlin and 3 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

8 Ringed Plover at Grimley on floodwater at end of Wagon Wheel Lane (Terry Norledge).

3 Ringed Plover at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoons and 4 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Ringed Plover at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus Dunlin and Hobby (Chris Thomson). Please keep to public rights of way.

August 14th

Turnstone at Holt in flooded field north of lane to church but elusive, plus Garganey still, 3 Ringed Plovers and 3 Green Sandpipers (Terry Hinett).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings and 7 Green Sandpipers (Jason Kernohan). Also 3 Ringed Plover still on floodwater at end of Wagon Wheel Lane (Terry Hinett).

Little Egret at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

7 Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton Tip lagoons (Rob Prudden).

August 13th

5 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings, plus 2 Whinchat and 3 Green Sandpipers. Also 3 Ringed Plover on floodwater at end of Wagon Wheel Lane (Terry Hinett).

6 Greenshank at Holt in flooded field north of lane to church and Green Sandpiper (Terry Hinett).

Adult male Redstart still in Redditch at Old Yarr (Dave Jackson).

3 Spotted Flycatchers at Nafford Lock (Rob Prudden).

August 12th

6 juvenile Ruddy Shelducks at Kinsham NR and Hobby (Adam Holliday).

10 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings this evening - new county record (Terry Smith).

Juvenile Yellow-legged Gull at Throckmorton Drome, plus Wheatear and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

5 Little Egrets still at Bredon's Hardwick in field behind main pit (Andy Warr).

3 Greenshank at Bury End Flash and 2 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

2 Wheatear at Ryall GP and 7 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

10 Yellow Wagtails at Lower Mooor river meadows, plus Hobby and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).

2 Spotted Flycatchers at Strensham Lock (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

Spotted Flycatcher at Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm (Steven Bloomfield).

August 11th

Wood Sandpiper at Grimley new workings at north end early afternoon but elusive, plus 5 Little Egrets, 3 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden) and Wheatear (Edward Lea). Also adult Yellow-legged Gull on floodwater at end of Wagon Wheel Lane and Greenshank (Rob Prudden), plus 2 Ringed Plovers and 3 Green Sandpipers and Whinchat in rough field behind church (Edward Lea).

Juvenile Dunlin at Lower Moor, plus 3 Yellow Wagtails, 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

Adult male Redstart still in Redditch at Old Yarr and 3 Spotted Flycatchers (Dave Jackson).

August 10th

Pied Flycatcher at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoons (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus Dunlin and Green Sandpiper (Dan Sollis).

2 Greenshank at Holt in flooded field north of lane to church.

Adult male Redstart still in Redditch at Old Yarr (Dave Jackson).

Adult male Whinchat at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

2 Wheatear near Redditch at Lower Park Farm Pools (Mike Wakeman).

August 9th

Juvenile Marsh Harrier again at Upton Warren NR over the Moors Pool at 9.15am, plus juvenile Mediterranean Gull again at the Flashes in roost and Black-tailed Godwit.

5 Little Egrets at Bredon's Hardwick in field behind main pit (Andy Warr).

Greenshank at Bury End Flash and 2 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

5 Green Sandpipers at Ryall GP and 4 Yellow Wagtails (3 juveniles) (Andy Warr).

Adult male Redstart in Redditch at Old Yarr and juvenile Spotted Flycatcher (Dave Jackson).

6 Green Sandpipers at Harvington Trout Lakes and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

August 8th

Juvenile Marsh Harrier at Upton Warren NR over the Flashes at 6.45pm (Terry Norledge). Also juvenile Mediterranean Gull in roost, plus 2 Black-tailed Godwits, Greenshank, Dunlin and 8 Green Sandpipers (Des Jennings).

7 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings at north end this evening - new county record (Jason Kernohan) and Green Sandpiper (David Benton).

Whinchat at Castlemorton Common (Mick Woodward).

August 7th

2 Garganey still at Holt in flooded field north of lane to church but no sign of juvenile Yellow-legged Gull (Terry Hinett & Roger Blackmore).

2 juvenile Mediterranean Gulls (both unringed incl. new bird) at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening, plus 2 Black-tailed Godwits and 10 Green Sandpipers (Dave Walker).

5 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end, plus Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers (Terry Hinett & Roger Blackmore).

Turtle Dove at Lower Moor river meadows, plus Hobby, juvenile Redstart and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).

3+ Spotted Flycatchers (2 juveniles) in Redditch at Old Yarr (Dave Jackson).

Spotted Flycatcher at Wilden Marsh (Tony Smith).

3 Redpolls in Redditch flew over a Winyates Green garden (John Belsey).

August 6th

2 Garganey at Holt in flooded field north of lane to church this evening but distant and elusive, plus juvenile Yellow-legged Gull still then flew high south and juvenile Wheatear (Brian Stretch & Terry Norledge).

6 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings at north end this evening - new county record (Brian Stretch & Terry Norledge).

3 juvenile Mediterranean Gulls (1 white ringed on left leg: 35V8) at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening and 2 Black-tailed Godwits (Dave Walker). Also Little Egret till 8.45am then flew off.

Adult male Redstart in Redditch at Old Yarr at 5.50pm (Dave Jackson).

2 Hobbies near Defford over River Avon this afternoon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

4 Willow Tits at Lower Bittell Reservoir and 2 Common Sandpipers and Yellow Wagtail at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Steven Payne). Please keep to public rights of way.

August 5th

Eclipse drake Garganey at Holt in flooded field north of lane to church briefly late afternoon and juvenile Yellow-legged Gull still showing well (Brian Stretch).

5 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end, plus juvenile Whinchat still and Green Sandpiper. Also adult male Redstart in hawthorns along footpath just north of Retreat Farm Pool briefly at 7.45pm (Brian Stretch & Peter Walkden).

2 juvenile Turtle Doves at Lower Moor river meadows, plus 10 Yellow Wagtails, male Redstart and 4 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

10 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and 2 Common Sandpipers (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).

August 4th

Juvenile Marsh Harrier at Upton Warren NR this afternoon flew north over the Flashes. Also 6 Green Sandpipers on the Flashes and Common Sandpiper (Rob Fisher).

Juvenile Yellow-legged Gull at Holt in flooded field north of lane to church late afternoon (Brian Stretch). Also 4 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper and 2+ Spotted Flycatchers still by pig-sty south of lane (Terry Norledge).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings and 5 Green Sandpipers on pool in cattle field south of Wagon Wheel Lane (Ed Lea). No sign of eclipse drake Garganey at the new workings this morning (Terry Norledge).

August 3rd

Eclipse drake Garganey at Grimley new workings at north end briefly this evening then swam in to cover and no further sign by dusk, plus 5 Little Egrets still and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

Grasshopper Warbler at Castlemorton Common this morning, plus 2 Spotted Flycatchers and 2 Stonechat (Mick Woodward).

Grasshopper Warbler reeling at Rous Lench Marsh (Steve Whitehouse).

August 2nd

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull (unringed) at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening, plus Black-tailed Godwit, Dunlin, 11 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Mike Wakeman & Andy Warr).

2 Black-tailed Godwits at Lower Moor, plus 3 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

2 Greenshanks at Bredon's Hardwick main pit (Rob Prudden).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings and 3 Green Sandpipers at 6.30pm, plus 8 Green Sandpipers still in flooded field at end of Wagon Wheel Lane and Common Sandpiper (Jason Kernohan & Oliver Wadsworth). Also adult Ringed Plover still late evening (Brian Stretch).

August 1st

4+ Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this evening and 2 Common Sandpipers. Also adult Ringed Plover in flooded field at end of Wagon Wheel Lane, plus 8 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

Hobby in Redditch flew south-east over Winyates Green at 2.05pm (John Belsey).

4+ Spotted Flycatchers at Hanbury Hall between cupola right of entrance gate and lime trees in avenue (Sue Jenkins).

11 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR and Common Sandpiper (Des Jennings).

July 31st

Adult Mediterranean Gull at Bredon's Hardwick in flooded fields south of main pit and 2 Black-tailed Godwits (Rob Pudden).

5 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath this evening, plus Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers (Jason Kernohan & Brian Stretch).

2 Spotted Flycatchers in Redditch at Old Yarr at 5.30pm (Dave Jackson).

4 Green Sandpipers at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Pudden).

Corn Bunting still at Shenstone singing from wires along Heath Lane this evening and 2 Grey Partridge (Jason Kernohan).

July 30th

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull (unringed) at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes late afternoon then flew south (Oliver Wadsworth) and again this evening.

5 Little Egrets at Grimley commuting between new workings and Retreat Farm flood pools this afternoon (Andy Pitt) - all 5 roosted at the new workings at dusk. Also 2 Whinchats (adult & juvenile) on fence below horse paddocks (Terry Norledge), plus 2 Green Sandpipers, 4 Common Sandpipers and adult male Redstart still c.1/4 mile south of Wagon Wheel Lane in riverside hawthorns but very elusive (Roger Blackmore).

3+ Spotted Flycatchers still at Holt south of lane between A443 and church by pig-sty (Andy Pitt).

Hobby in Redditch at Old Yarr at 6pm (Dave Jackson).

Male Redstart just west of Worcester along Otherton gated road in sheepfield this morning (Terry Norledge).

Male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in the Wyre Forest at Lodge Hill Farm in orchard, plus Wood Warbler in Knowles Coppice and 2 Redstarts (male & juvenile) (Steven Payne).

July 29th

Male Ruff at Ryall GP on main pit, plus juvenile Redstart and 2 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull (green ring on left leg) at Holt in flooded field north of lane between A443 and church early afternoon only (Brian Stretch).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath and Green Sandpiper. Also Little Egret still on River Severn c.1/4 mile south of Wagon Wheel Lane, plus adult male Redstart still and 2 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch & Terry Norledge).

7 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and Common Sandpiper, plus Common Sandpiper on the Moors Pool (Dave Jackson).

July 28th

3 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings again at north end viewable from public footpath, plus Green Sandpiper and 3 Common Sandpipers (Andy Pitt, Jason Kernohan & Steve Acton). Also Little Egret on River Severn c.1/4 mile south of Wagon Wheel Lane this morning, plus adult male Redstart briefly and 2 Common Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

3+ Spotted Flycatchers (2 juveniles) still at Holt south of lane between A443 and church and showing well by pig-sty, plus Spotted Flycatcher in hawthorns along concrete lane north of church and Corn Bunting. Also adult Dunlin in flooded field and Common Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).4 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and adult Dunlin (Alan Hambury).

July 27th

Ringed Plover at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon, plus 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (3 adults & second-summer) and 2 Common Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Hobby in the Lower Moor area, plus 3 Yellow Wagtails, Redstart and 3 Corn Buntings (Rob Prudden).

3 Spotted Flycatchers (1 juvenile) still at Holt this evening south of lane between A443 and church and showing well by pig-sty (Terry Hinett & Terry Norledge).

July 26th

Wood Sandpiper at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon again briefly at 6am then flew south (Rob Prudden).

2 Spotted Flycatchers (1 juvenile) still at Holt this evening south of lane between A443 and church on fence posts by pig-sty (Oliver Wadsworth).

6 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes.

July 25th

Wood Sandpiper at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon until 6.10pm then flew east, plus Hobby and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (2 adults and 2 fourth-winters) (Rob Prudden).

Whimbrel flew south calling over Monk Wood at 1.23am (Steve Whitehouse & Oliver Wadsworth).

Great Black-backed Gull at Upton Warren NR, plus Hobby and 6 Green Sandpipers (Des Jennings).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath and Hobby over (Andy Pitt).

3 Spotted Flycatchers (1 juvenile) at Holt this evening south of lane between A443 and church and showing well on fence posts by pig-sty (Brian Stretch).

July 24th

Osprey reported near Barnt Green between M42 junctions 1 and 2 flew towards Lower Bittell Reservoir at 7.15pm.

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath and 2 Green Sandpipers (Oliver Wadsworth & Jason Kernohan).

Hobby at Upper Bittell Reservoir at 6.30pm (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).

July 23rd

13 Black-tailed Godwits at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes 11.20 - 11.45am (per Andy Warr).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath and 3 Green Sandpipers (Terry Norledge). Also Hobby flew east at 9pm (Tony Smith).

July 22nd

Mediterranean Gull (worn second-summer) at Holt late afternoon in flooded field north of lane between A443 and church (Brian Stretch). Also Hobby flew east (Steve Whitehouse), plus Corn Bunting still singing along concrete lane north of church and Green Sandpiper nearby (Andy Warr).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath, plus juvenile Dunlin still and 4+ Green Sandpipers but no sign of Black Tern (Brian Stretch). Also Barn Owl again from 9pm showing very well and caught a vole (Dave Walker).

July 21st

Juvenile Wood Sandpiper at Grimley new workings at north end until early afternoon only and adult Black Tern over main pool from 10am and showing very well this evening, plus male Ruff 4.30 to 4.40pm then flew north, 3 Little Egrets, 2 Dunlin (adult & juvenile) and 6 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch). Also Greenshank circled at 4pm then flew south (Mike Bourne), adult Hobby flew east (Tony Smith) and Yellow Wagtail over this evening (Simon Edwards).8 redhead Goosander at Lower Moor on floods (Rob Prudden).

Whinchat at Ryall GP in set-a-side between southern scrape and main pit, plus 5 Green Sandpipers and 2 Turtle Doves on wires between Saxon's Lode Farm and southern pit (Andy Warr).

2 Siskin flew over Westwood Pool (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

July 20th

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings on causeway this evening but no sign of any Little Egrets (Brian Stretch).

July 19th

2 Ruff (male & female) at Bury End river flash and 2 Green Sandpipers (Steve Whitehouse).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath this evening and 6 Green Sandpipers roosted (Oliver Wadsworth, Mike Wakeman & Brian Stretch).

2 Corn Buntings still at Holt on fence posts viewable from concrete lane north of church this morning (Terry Norledge).

9 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes at 7.10pm and Hobby at the Moors Pool at 6pm (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).

5 Green Sandpipers at Ryall GP on southern pit (Steve Whitehouse).

July 18th

Red Kite on the Malvern Hills flew south along the east side of Black Hill at 11am (David Cuncliffe per SMW).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath, plus 4 Green Sandpipers, 4 Common Sandpipers, female Whinchat in set-a-side field on north-west side and Spotted Flycatcher along adjacent hedge. Also Greenshank still in field at end of Wagon Wheel Lane and 2 Green Sandpipers (Roger Blackmore, Mike Bourne & Oliver Wadsworth).

8 Black-tailed Godwits at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes at 8.35pm (per SMW) and 12 Green Sandpipers this afternoon (Andy Pitt).

Corn Bunting still at Holt singing from fence posts viewable from concrete lane north of church this evening (Brian Stretch).

2 Tree Pipits at Kinver Edge/Kingswood CP and 2 Woodcocks roding this evening (Geoff Laight).

July 17th

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath (Terry Hinett) and Greenshank still in field at end of Wagon Wheel Lane.

Dunlin at Upper Bittell Reservoir at 6pm and Common Sandpiper (Dave Jackson). Please keep to public rights of way.

8 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and 2 Common Sandpipers (Rob Prudden & Phil Andrews).

July 16th

Adult Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes late afternoon, plus Little Egret, 3 Greenshank, 6 Green Sandpipers and Dunlin (Phil Quiney per Phil Andrews).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath and Hobby (Terry Norledge). Also Greenshank still in flooded field at end of Wagon Wheel Lane and 3 Green Sandpipers but no sign of Little Gull (Roger Blackmore).

Hobby still near Defford over River Avon this afternoon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

July 15th

Adult Little Gull at Grimley in flooded field at end of Wagon Wheel Lane late afternoon, plus Greenshank, Dunlin and 3 Green Sandpipers. Also 3 Little Egrets (adult & 2 juveniles) still at the new workings at north end viewable from public footpath this evening, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and Whinchat on fence near small horse paddock (Brian Stretch).

2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls in the Throckmorton Tip area (Rob Prudden).

Black-tailed Godwit flew north calling over Hartlebury Common at 2.30am (Steve Whitehouse).

5 Green Sandpipers at Ryall GP, plus 15 Little Ringed Plover and Stonechat (Andy Warr).

3 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and Dunlin (Dave Jackson & Dave Walker).

2 Common Sandpipers at Bredon's Hardwick (Andy Warr).

July 14th

3 Little Egrets (adult & 2 juveniles) still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath this evening, plus Greenshank commuting to flooded field at end of Wagon Wheel Lane and up to 6 Green Sandpipers in the area (Brian Stretch). Also Hobby over the new workings at 9am (Dave Jackson).

Juvenile Wheatear at Ryall GP at southern end, plus Hobby, Turtle Dove, pair of Redstarts and 4 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

4 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and Hobby over the Moors Pool (Simon Edwards & John Bescoby).

Yellow Wagtail at Clifton GP at 10am and Common Sandpiper (Dave Jackson).

July 13th

5 Little Egrets (adult & 4 juveniles) at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath this evening and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

July 12th

4 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath mid-evening (Jason Kernohan).

22 Yellow Wagtails in bean fields south of Honeybourne and 4 Corn Buntings (Rob Prudden).

6 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR (Mike Wakeman).

Hobby near Defford over River Avon this afternoon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

July 11th

2 juvenile Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this evening and Green Sandpiper. Also Hobby this afternoon.

Yellow-legged Gull (3rd-summer type) between Defford and Woodmancote on north side of A4104 with Lesser Blacked-backed Gulls in freshly cut hay field (Tim Dixon).

4 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and 2 Common Sandpipers (Steve Whitehouse).

July 10th

3 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath at 8.30am (Roger Blackmore), plus Green Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail and Barn Owl again at 9.45pm (Edward Lea). Also of interest: all 5 juvenile Common Terns that hatched in June have now fledged. Green Sandpiper at Grimley old workings this evening.

Little Egret at Gwen Finch NR and juvenile Whinchat still (Rob Prudden).

6 Black-tailed Godwits at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes at 7pm and 3 Green Sandpipers (Dave Jackson).

3 Mandarin just south of Pershore on the River Avon near Tiddesley Wood this afternoon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

2 male Corn Buntings at Bricklehampton singing at either end of telegraph wires in cereal field along side road outside village just before turn to Stricklands (Craig Wright).

July 9th

Juvenile Little Egret still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath (Terry Hinett) and Barn Owl again from 9.30pm hunting around barn (Brian Stretch).

2 Black-tailed Godwits at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes (per SMW).

Juvenile Whinchat at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

Pair of Spotted Flycatchers near Bromsgrove along Grafton Lane (Terry Hinett).

July 8th

2 juvenile Little Egrets again at Grimley new workings late afternoon: 1 at north end viewable from public footpath and 1 roosting in willow on causeway, plus Hobby, Green Sandpiper, juvenile Stonechat and Yellow Wagtail (Roger Blackmore & Jason Kernohan) but no sign of Quail 6am - 9.15pm. Icelandic Black-tailed Godwit (adult summer) still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and 6 Green Sandpipers (Dave Jackson).

Hobby in Redditch over golf course at Arrow Valley North made a pass at a Swift (Steven Payne).

3 Green Sandpipers at Longdon Marsh (Mick Woodward).

July 7th

Quail at Grimley new workings singing from set-a-side field on north-west side c.8.45am - 9am and audible from public footpath at north end (Brian Stretch) and sang again briefly 10.45am - 10.50am (Jason Kernohan) but no further sign by this evening. Also juvenile Little Egret still, plus Greenshank briefly (Chris Gray), Turtle Dove, 3 Green Sandpipers (Terry Norledge) and Yellow Wagtail over. Siskin flew over fields north of Wagon Wheel Lane at midday (Steve Whitehouse).

Little Egret at Bredon's Hardwick main pit early afternoon (Andy Warr).

Icelandic Black-tailed Godwit (adult summer) at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and 6 Green Sandpipers (Dave Walker).2 Corn Buntings still at Holt viewable from concrete lane north of church (Brian Stretch).

Hobby in Hallow over field behind Ladygo Stores catching bees (David Benton).

July 6th

9 Icelandic Black-tailed Godwits still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes (per Phil Andrews).

July 5th

Juvenile Little Egret still at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath and Green Sandpiper. Also juvenile Little Egret at Grimley old workings just east of Island Pool in flooded field (Roger Blackmore).

Little Egret at Beckford flew south over Vale Wildlife Centre at 4pm (Simon Dix per Andy Warr).Male Whinchat at Lower Moor and 3 Redstarts (male & 2 juveniles) (Rob Prudden).

July 4th

2 juvenile Little Egrets at Grimley new workings this evening but mobile and Green Sandpiper still (Brian Stretch).20 Icelandic Black-tailed Godwits (incl. a colour-ringed bird) at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes showing well late afternoon and 6 Green Sandpipers (Terry Norledge).

Hobby over Eymore Wood (Chris Jackson).

July 3rd

Little Egret at Lower Moor mid-afternoon, plus 2 Redstarts and 3 Turtle Doves (Rob Prudden).5 Wheatear (2 adults & 3 juveniles) on Bredon Hill and 6 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).2 Spotted Flycatchers at Kemerton near church (Rob Prudden).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings at north end (Oliver Wadsworth).

July 2nd

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings at north end (Chris Bratent).

July 1st

3 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes (Dave Jackson).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings at north end (Chris Bratent).

Corn Bunting at Shenstone singing from telegraph wires along Heath Lane mid-afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

June 30th

2 Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings at north end (Chris Bratent).

June 29th

20+ Yellow Wagtails south of Honeybourne in bean fields (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Upper Bittell Reservoir at 8.40am (Dave Jackson).

Green Sandpiper at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes at 9.30am and Common Sandpiper (Dave Jackson).1 - 2 Turtle Doves at Hollybed Common and Turtle Dove at Coombgreen Common (Mick Woodward).

June 28th

Barn Owl at Grimley new workings over south pool at 9.45pm (Roger Blackmore).

June 27th

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings at north end and male Yellow Wagtail (Oliver Wadsworth).

June 26th

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings at north end (Roger Blackmore).

June 25th

SQUACCO HERON again c.1 mile south of Hanley Swan at Broadoak Trout Lakes (Charlotte Morgan per Andy Warr).2 Common Sandpipers at Grimley new workings on island near causeway (Roger Blackmore).

June 24th

4 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR. Also Cuckoo on telegraph wires by 1st flash 4pm - 5pm regularly feeding on large caterpillars (Chris Thomson).

Turtle Dove near Nafford south of Woolas Hall on wires (Steven Bloomfield & John Hodson).

Green Sandpiper at Ryall GP and Yellow Wagtail (Steven Bloomfield & John Hodson).

June 23rd

8 Avocets (4 juveniles) still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 4 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers (Phil Andrews & Dave Walker).

Black-tailed Godwit flew over Abberton (Gavin Peplow per SMW).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings and Common Sandpiper this morning (Edward Lea) and Turtle Dove at north end this afternoon (Dave Walker).

June 22nd

2 Turtle Doves at Grimley new workings in dead trees along hedgerow near west end of causeway this evening and Green Sandpiper still at north end (Brian Stretch).

June 21st

8 Avocets (4 juveniles) still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and 3 Green Sandpipers (Roger Blackmore).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings this morning but no sign of any Garganey (Terry Norledge).

June 20th

Cetti's Warbler south-east of Bromsgrove near Tardebigge Reservoir this morning (Gert Corfield).2 Garganey (male & female) at Grimley new workings at north end this evening on flooded pools but elusive in vegetation, plus 2 Turtle Doves and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

Hobby in Hallow over field behind Ladygo Stores (David Benton).

June 19th

Green Sandpiper at Grimley new workings at north end mid-afternoon and Hobby over but no sign of Wood Sandpiper (Jason Kernohan & Terry Norledge).

June 18th

Wood Sandpiper at Grimley new workings this evening on island viewable from causeway and showing well (Roger Blackmore).

Hobby in Bromsgrove over Birmingham Road chasing a Swallow (Gary Palmer).

Hobby flew over A449 near Offerton Land NR at 7.22pm (Steve Whitehouse).

Hobby at Lower Moor and 3 Turtle Doves (Rob Prudden).

June 17th

2 Green Sandpipers at Longdon Marsh (Mick Woodward).Male Corn Bunting at Grimley singing in set-a-side just west of village and Yellow Wagtail over, plus Turtle Dove still at Grimley new workings on north-west side singing from row of trees and Green Sandpiper at Grimley old workings (Brian Stretch).2 Turtle Doves still at Westwood Pool (Terry Hinett & Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

June 16th

Red Kite at Upton Warren NR over the Flashes at c1.40pm, plus 14 Avocets, 3 Green Sandpipers and Hobby but no sign of female Red-necked Phalarope. Also Hobby at the Moors Pool.3 Turtle Doves at Westwood Pool showed well at 7.30am (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Turtle Dove at Grimley new workings on north-west side in row of trees (Brian Stretch).Male Corn Bunting still at Holt viewable from concrete lane north of church and Turtle Dove flew east (Brian Stretch).

Spotted Flycatcher on the Clent Hills at Walton Hill opposite carpark (Andy Payne).

June 15th

SQUACCO HERON c.1 mile south of Hanley Swan at Broadoak Trout Lakes (Charlotte Morgan per Andy Warr).

Female Red-necked Phalarope at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes from 8.15am (Chris Thomson) and still present this evening viewable from 3rd hide but mobile - appears to be the bird present at Back Saltholme Pools, Cleveland yesterday. Also Osprey circling at 1.05pm and showing very well then flew south, plus 14 Avocets, Hobby and 3 Green Sandpipers (Terry Norledge & Kinver Jim).

Turtle Dove at Grimley new workings at north end on scrubby bank left of cliff face below telegraph wires at 12.40pm (Jason Kernohan).

June 14th

2 Little Terns at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes c.11.45am to midday at least (Steve Vernalls per SMW) but no sign later, plus 14 Avocets and 2 Green Sandpipers.

2 Black Terns at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon (Terry Hinett). Please view only from public rights of way.

Black-tailed Godwit flew south over Lower Moor mid-morning (Rob Prudden).

June 13th

Black-tailed Godwit calling over Monk Wood NR at 1.40am then flew south-east (Steve Whitehouse & Oliver Wadsworth).2 Green Sandpipers at Grimley new workings at north end this evening (Brian Stretch).

June 12th

4 Pied Flycatchers in the Wyre Forest in the Dowles Brook/Knowles Coppice area mid-afternoon, plus Wood Warbler, male Redstart and Dipper (Jason Kernohan).

June 11th

12 Avocets still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and Hobby.

Male Yellow Wagtail at Grimley new workings at north end this evening (Brian Stretch).

June 10th

9 Avocets still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper and Nuthatch - uncommon on the reserve (Dave Jackson).

Corn Bunting still at Holt viewable from concrete lane north of church (Terry Norledge).

June 9th

2 Green Sandpipers at Gwen Finch NR and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

Wheatear on Bredon Hill and 7 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

June 8th

5 Spotted Flycatchers in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook, plus male Pied Flycatcher, 3 Wood Warblers, 4 Dippers and Tree Pipit (Iain Close).

June 7th

Green Sandpiper at Grimley new workings at north end (Mike Bourne), plus Yellow Wagtail this afternoon (Jason Kernohan) and 2 Ringed Plover this evening (Brian Stretch).

Corn Bunting still at Holt viewable from concrete lane north of church (Terry Hinett).5 Corn Buntings at Bricklehampton (Rob Prudden).4 Turtle Doves at Sheriff's Lench (Rob Prudden).

June 6th

Pair of Mandarin flew over A443 towards Grimley new workings (Tim Dixon).

June 5th

2 Quail still singing at Longdon Marsh audible from small bridge on lane midway across marsh (Rob Prudden).2 Wood Warblers singing in the Wyre Forest at New Parks and singing Tree Pipit (Steve Davies).2 Corn Buntings at Caunsall including singing male on wires adjacent to dual-carriageway (Steve Davies).2 Corn Buntings still at Holt viewable from concrete lane north of church (Roger Blackmore).

June 4th

14 Avocets still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes (Dave Jackson).

Turtle Dove at Grimley new workings (Dave Jackson).

June 3rd

Male Corn Bunting still at Holt singing from fence posts viewable from concrete lane north of church (Terry Norledge).

June 2nd

Red Kite on Bredon Hill over summit tower at c.1.30pm (Mike Inskip per TMH).2 Turtle Doves singing at Hollybed Common/Coombegreen Common (Mick Woodward).

Spotted Flycatcher at Holt on roof of old vicarage this morning (Mike Wakeman). Also 4 Corn Buntings this evening including singing male on fence posts viewable from concrete lane north of church (Brian Stretch).

Redstart on the Malvern Hills on Midsummer Hill at 9.45am (Matt Williams).

June 1st

Quail still singing at Longdon Marsh this evening audible from small bridge on lane midway across marsh.

2 drake Red-crested Pochards still at Grimley new workings this evening and showing well.

15 Avocets still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes (Phil Andrews).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Tanwood and Spotted Flycatcher (Terry Hinett).

2 Spotted Flycatchers in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook late morning, plus 2 Pied Flycatchers and Tree Pipit (Jason Kernohan).Male Spotted Flycatcher at Pershore Abbey (per SMW).Male Spotted Flycatcher at Sheriff's Lench Manor (per SMW).

May 31st

2 Quail at Longdon Marsh singing this evening audible from bridge on lane midway across marsh.

2 drake Red-breasted Mergansers at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool briefly late-afternoon then flew north.

2 drake Red-crested Pochards still at Grimley commuting between the Retreat Farm Pool and the new workings and Ringed Plover.

2 Spotted Flycatchers in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook, plus male Pied Flycatcher, 4 Wood Warblers and Tree Pipit (Iain Close).

Turtle Dove at Lower Moor and 2 Hobbies (Rob Prudden).

May 30th

Quail at Longdon Marsh singing late evening audible from bridge on lane midway across marsh.

2 drake Red-crested Pochards still at Grimley just east of Camp Lane on Retreat Farm Pool. Also 2 Sanderling at Grimley new workings at north end viewed from public footpath and still present this evening, plus 4 Dunlin and 4 Ringed Plover (Roger Blackmore). Also Whimbrel for 10 minutes mid-afternoon and Yellow Wagtail (Jason Kernohan).

Wood Warbler on the Malvern Hills on east side of Jubilee Hill early morning.

Spotted Flycatcher in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook at Knowles Mill Cottage (Clive Lee).

May 29th

Osprey over Grimley old workings at 4.25pm then flew north-east. Also 2 drake Red-crested Pochards just east of Camp Lane on Retreat Farm Pool late afternoon (Terry Hinett). 17 Ringed Plover still at Grimley new workings this evening: 2 in flooded field and 15 flew off north at c.8.15pm and Yellow Wagtail.15 Avocets (7 adults & 8 young) still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck (Phil Andrews).Female Goshawk in the Wyre Forest over disused railway track along Dowles Brook, plus female Redstart, singing Wood Warbler and Dipper on Dowles Brook by Knowles Mill (Jason Kernohan).2 Wood Warblers on the Malvern Hills: 1 at Malvern Wells east of Holywell Ridge above Wood Hotel; 1 between Worcestershire Beacon and Sugarloaf Hill at the Dingle.

May 28th

BEE-EATER at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool in dead tree in north-east corner c.9.30 - 10.15am then flew east (Bernard Smith). The third county record following two in Kidderminster on September 2nd 1955 and one in Redditch from September 22nd to 27th 1970. Also a Bee-eater sp. was over Malvern Link on August 4th 2002.

15 Avocets (7 adults & 8 young) still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and Ringed Plover (Phil Andrews).17 Ringed Plover at Grimley new workings this evening and Yellow Wagtail (Brian Stretch). Also Hobby flew over at c.7pm (Oliver Wadsworth).2 Spotted Flycatchers near Bromsgove along Grafton Lane on garden wall of Grafton Manor (Terry Hinett).

May 27th

Turnstone flew through Westwood Pool this morning (2nd locality record, the 1st being in December 1995) (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Black Tern at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon this evening.

15 Avocets (7 adults & 8 young) still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and Ringed Plover (Dave Jackson).14 Ringed Plover at Grimley new workings mid-afternoon and 2 Dunlin (Rob Prudden). Please view only from public footpath at north end.

May 26th

Egyptian Goose at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon (per Steve Whitehouse).15 Avocets (7 adults & 8 young) still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and Ringed Plover. Also 8 Ringed Plovers through (Phil Andrews).17 Ringed Plover at Grimley new workings this evening, plus 5 Dunlin and Yellow Wagtail (Brian Stretch). Please view only from public footpath at north end.

4 Tundra Ringed Plover at Lower Moor and 4 Dunlin (per Steve Whitehouse).

Turtle Dove at Holt on wires at 6am (Edward Lea).

Spotted Flycatcher in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook and Wood Warbler (Matt Williams).

Spotted Flycatcher in Worcester in a Hanbury Park garden (Oliver Wadsworth).

May 25th

Sanderling still at Grimley new workings this evening, plus 6 Ringed Plover, 6 Dunlin and Yellow Wagtail (Brian Stretch). Please view only from public footpath at north end.

15 Avocets (7 adults & 8 young) still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and Dunlin (Dave Jackson).

Turtle Dove at Throckmorton Tip outer lagoon and Hobby (Dave Jackson).

Turtle Dove at Birlingham (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR (Dave Jackson).

May 24th

2 Sanderling at Grimley new workings this evening: 1 at north end and showing well; 1 in flooded field, plus 6 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin and 2 Yellow Wagtails (Terry Norledge & Brian Stretch). Also Turnstone reported late morning only. Please view only from public footpath at north end.

Whimbrel flew north over Lower Moor at 9.35am and Dunlin (Rob Prudden).

May 23rd

Turnstone at Kinsham NR (Rob Prudden).

Turnstone at Grimley new workings at north end viewable from public footpath late afternoon and this evening, plus 2 Ringed Plovers and 2 Dunlin (Roger Blackmore).

2 Turtle Doves at Throckmorton tip outer lagoons (Rob Prudden).Female Whinchat at Walton Hill along fence line bordering Walton Hill Farm and in surrounding gorse, plus Wheatear around farm buildings and 3 Redstarts singing (Paul Bateman).3 Wheatear (male & 2 females) at Frankley at Newbrook Farm on stonewall & driveway (Terry Hinett).

Oystercatcher in Worcester flew north along River Severn over central road bridge at 5.38pm (Brian Stretch).

May 22nd

2 Turtle Doves again at Grimley new workings at north end at 5.30pm, plus 2 Dunlin and Yellow Wagtail (Oliver Wadsworth).

Pair of Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers at Habberley Valley LNR (Mick Cooper).

May 21st

15 Avocets (7 adults & 8 young) at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening, plus Ringed Plover, 6 Dunlin and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck (Phil Andrews).2 Pied Flycatchers (male & female) on the Malvern Hills on Midsummer Hill (Stef Jones).

Spotted Flycatcher at Hewell Grange Prison - access by permit (or conviction) (Steven Payne).2 female Wheatear still at Frankley at Newbrook Farm on stonewall & driveway (Iain Close).4 Dunlin still at Grimley new workings at north end, plus 3 Ringed Plover and Yellow Wagtail (Brian Stretch).

May 20th

Cetti's Warbler at Kemerton (Rob Prudden).

Grasshopper Warbler at Lower Moor, plus Hobby and Wheatear (Rob Prudden).10 Wood Warblers (8 singing males) still in the Wyre Forest in the Dowles Brook/Knowles Coppice area, plus 4 Pied Flycatchers, Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Redstarts, Tree Pipit and 2 Dippers along Dowles Brook (Brian Stretch). Also 2 Hawfinch near kennels this morning (per Alan Northern). Parking available at Callow Hill Visitor Centre. If parking elsewhere please park sensibly allowing for essential vehicular access.

3 Hobbies at Clifton GP and 2 Ringed Plovers (Adam Holliday).4 Dunlin still at Grimley new workings at north end, plus 4 Ringed Plover and Yellow Wagtail (Brian Stretch & Roger Blackmore). Also 3 Hobbies over Grimley old workings and female Wheatear still in ploughed field (Kinver Jim).3 female Wheatear still at Frankley at Newbrook Farm on stonewall & driveway (Terry Hinett).

May 19th

Cetti's Warbler at Tardebigge Reservoir (Dave Jackson).

Nightingale still at Castlemorton Common at south end near stream by sheepfield (Edward Lea).2 Turtle Doves at Grimley new workings at north end mid-morning but elusive, plus 5 Dunlin this evening, 4 Ringed Plover, Wheatear and Yellow Wagtail (Edward Lea & Brian Stretch). Also Dunlin at Grimley old workings and female Wheatear still in ploughed field (Brian Stretch).2 Dunlin at Kinsham NR (Edward Lea).

May 18th

Whimbrel at Kinsham NR and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

Wood Warbler still singing on the Malvern Hills between British Camp carpark and reservoir in wood and 2 Spotted Flycatchers.

Several Wood Warblers still in the Wyre Forest at Dowles Brook/Knowles Coppice, plus Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts and Tree Pipits (Paul Bateman). Parking available at Callow Hill Visitor Centre. If parking elsewhere please park sensibly allowing for essential vehicular access.

Spotted Flycatcher on the Clent Hills at Sling Pool (Paul Bateman).

3 female Wheatear still at Frankley at Newbrook Farm on stonewall & driveway (Terry Hinett).Male Wheatear at Shenstone on plough (Terry Hinett).Male Wheatear at Westwood Pool (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

May 17th

Juvenile Iceland Gull at Kinsham NR briefly mid-afternoon (Francis Peplow).

Corn Bunting still at Holt singing from fence posts viewable from concrete road north of church (Terry Norledge & Brian Stretch).3 female Wheatear at Frankley at Newbrook Farm (Terry Hinett).2 Wheatear (male & female) at Wassell Grove in crop field opposite Hagley Golf Club (Terry Hinett).2 male Wheatear at Caunsall in horse paddock (Terry Hinett).Female Wheatear at Grimley old workings in ploughed field (Brian Stretch).

May 16th

Jack Snipe still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening and 2 Dunlin (Oliver Wadsworth & Des Jennings).3 Turtle Doves in the Throckmorton tip lagoon area and 2 Hobbies (Rob Prudden).

Corn Bunting still at Holt singing from fence posts viewable from concrete road north of church (Terry Hinett & Oliver Wadsworth).2 female Wheatear at Frankley at Newbrook Farm (Terry Hinett).2 Grey Partridge near Lineholt at Lincomb (Terry Hinett).

May 15th

No sign of Temminck's Stint at Grimley new workings by mid-afternoon, but male Goosander flew over and 8 Dunlin (Jason Kernohan). Also 2 Yellow Wagtails this evening but no further sign of any Dunlin (Brian Stretch).2 male Wheatear at Wassell Grove in crop field opposite Hagley Golf Club (Terry Hinett).2 Wheatear (male & female) at Caunsall in horse paddock (Terry Hinett).Female Wheatear at Churchill in horse paddock (Terry Hinett).Male Wheatear at Shenstone in ploughed field (Terry Hinett).

May 14th

Temminck's Stint at Grimley new workings this evening and still present at 9pm and showing well, plus 24 Dunlin and Ringed Plover (Oliver Wadsworth & Brian Stretch). Please view only from public footpath at north end. Also female Marsh Harrier at c.9am hunting over fields on west side then flew west (Mike Bourne) and 4 Ringed Plovers at Top Barn Farm in ploughed field (Terry Hinett).

Snow Bunting on the Malvern Hills on the summit of Worcestershire Beacon 20 yards north of toposcope (Mick George per SMW).5 Whimbrel at Shenstone this morning and again this afternoon, plus Whinchat and 5 Wheatear (Terry Hinett).15 Dunlin through Westwood Pool: 14 at 6am; 1 at 6.15am (Wayne Dutton). Also 3 Wheatear (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Whinchat at Holt and Corn Bunting (Terry Hinett).

Spotted Flycatcher at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes (Geoff Williams). Also 30+ Dunlin through this morning.

May 13th

Short-eared Owl in the Wyre Forest flew from Knowles Coppice and across Dowles Brook, plus 4 Wood Warblers and Pied Flycatcher (Andy Payne). Access from Bewdley via Dry Mill Lane - Carpark.

Jack Snipe still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 9 Dunlin and 100+ Swallows incl. bird resembling ssp. transitiva (Phil Andrews & Dave Jackson).1+ Wood Warbler still on the Malvern Hills singing between Jubilee Hill and Perseverance Hill.

5 Dunlin through Westwood Pool this evening and 2 Hobbies (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

3 Dunlin still at Grimley new workings and 2 Yellow Wagtails (Geoff Laight & Brian Stretch).

May 12th

Grasshopper Warbler still at Castlemorton Common in central marshy area and showing well mid-morning.

Wood Warbler still singing on the Malvern Hills between British Camp carpark and reservoir in wood.

11 Dunlin still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and Barn Owl through at 6.58pm (Phil Andrews).5 Dunlin still at Grimley new workings and 2 Yellow Wagtails (Brian Stretch).

May 11th

Osprey over the Malvern Hills flew north between Millenium Hill and British Camp at 10.30am (Ian Butler per SMW). Also 2 Wood Warblers between British Camp carpark and reservoir in wood.

Nightingale still in Malvern Link at Enigma Business Park near Whiteacres Medical Centre at junction of Sandys Road and Betony Road and singing well at 8am (Mick Woodward).

2 Grasshopper Warblers reeling at Castlemorton Common but no sign of Nightingale (Edward Lea).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Grimley new workings at 2.45pm (Terry Hinett) plus 2 Yellow Wagtails this morning (Edward Lea) and 5 Dunlin this evening (Brian Stretch).

Corn Bunting at Holt (Terry Hinett).2 Hobbies at Lower Moor and 3 Dunlin (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR and Dunlin (Rob Prudden).2 Wheatear on Bredon Hill in the northern escarpment/summit tower area and c.12 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).14 Dunlin at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening and Ringed Plover (Steve Whitehouse).

May 10th

Marsh Harrier flew over Hollywood at 11am.

Red Kite in Redditch flew west over Crabbs Cross at 11.40am.

Jack Snipe at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening (Steve Whitehouse) and 5 Whimbrel briefly at 1.30pm (Gordon Grieves).Male Ring Ouzel still on the Malvern Hills on British Camp in valley above horseshoe path. Also Wood Warbler singing between Jubilee Hill and Perseverance Hill.

Yellow Wagtail over Grimley new workings this evening (Brian Stretch).

May 9th

Whimbrel at Grimley new workings briefly at 6.10pm then flew north-west, plus Ringed Plover and Dunlin through and Yellow Wagtail (Brian Stretch).9 Dunlin at Upton Warren NR plus 2 Ringed Plovers and Hobby (Des Jennings).

May 8th

Hobby over Grimley new workings at 9am, plus 2 Dunlin (Mike Bourne) and 2+ Yellow Wagtails this evening (Steve Whitehouse).

May 7th

White Wagtail at Grimley new workings at north end, plus 4 Dunlin, 2 Wheatear and 2 Yellow Wagtails (Brian Stretch, Andy Shaw & Paul Legge).

Nightingale still at Castlemorton Common showing well at south end near stream by sheepfield and 2 Grasshopper Warblers reeling (Mick Woodward, Edward Lea & Phil Parsons).

2 Hobbies at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool and Ringed Plover at the Flashes (Edward Lea).

2 Wheatear north of Redditch at Lower Park Pools (Mike Wakeman).Upto 6 Wood Warblers still in the Wyre Forest at Dowles Brook/Knowles Coppice, plus Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts, Tree Pipits and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Keith Corbett & Edward Lea). Access from Bewdley via Dry Mill Lane - Carpark.

May 6th

Drake Garganey still at Grimley new workings on small pool at north end but elusive and Dunlin (Brian Stretch).

Whimbrel at Upton Warren NR roosted on the Flashes, plus Whinchat and Ringed Plover (Andy Warr, Dave Walker, Mike Wakeman & Des Jennings - Bird Race Team).

2 female Ring Ouzels on Bredon Hill in the northern escarpment/summit tower area, plus 12 Redstarts and 3 Wheatear (Rob Prudden).Male Ring Ouzel still on the Malvern Hills at south end of British Camp and Wheatear in valley above horseshoe path. Also Wood Warbler still between carpark and reservoir in wood this morning, plus Spotted Flycatcher near reservoir and 8+ Tree Pipits between British Camp and Midsummer Hill (Mick Woodward).

2 Nightingales near Strensham (Rob Prudden).

Nightingale on east side of Harvington near Warwickshire border (Brian Prudden).

Nightingale singing at Castlemorton Common and Grasshopper Warbler reeling (Bird Race Team).

Nightingale still in Malvern Link at Enigma Business Park on Betony Road singing just north of Whiteacres Medical Centre by entrance to Automated Packaging this morning (Bird Race Team).

Whinchat at Gwen Finch NR and Wheatear (Rob Prudden).12 Corn Buntings at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).Several Wood Warblers still in the Wyre Forest at Dowles Brook/Knowles Coppice, plus Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts, Tree Pipits and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker calling. Also Dipper along Dowles Brook (Bird Race Team). Access from Bewdley via Dry Mill Lane - Carpark.

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Trimpley Reservoir and Mandarin (Bird Race Team).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Hunthouse Wood NR (Nick Button per John Hodson).

Willow Tit near Upper Bittell Reservoir (Bird Race Team). Please keep to public rights of way.

May 5th

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus Ringed Plover and Yellow Wagtail. Also Grasshopper Warbler at the Moors Pool reeling south of East Hide and escaped Fulvous Whistling-Duck (Phil Andrews & Dave Walker).

Arctic Tern at Grimley new workings at 8.30am (Andy Payne) and 2 drake Garganey still in north-west corner of main pool and on small pool at north end but elusive, plus Hobby over, Wheatear and 2 Yellow Wagtails. Please view only from causeway or raised bank that runs parallel to Camp Lane. Also female Wheatear near Grimley Church (Edward Lea & Brian Stretch) and 3 Turtle Doves flew over (Mike Inskip).3 Ring Ouzels (2 males) on the Clent Hills on Walton Hill in valley 300 yards south-east of Walton Hill Farm, plus Wheatear and 2 Redstarts (Paul Bateman).2 Ring Ouzels on the Malvern Hills on British Camp in valley above horseshoe path and Wood Warbler between carpark and reservoir in wood this morning. Also 3 Redstarts (2 males) on Midsummer Hill (Matt Williams).

Nightingale at M5 Strensham Services (northbound) singing at north end of carpark in thicket/hedgrow at 4am (John Belsey).

Nightingale at Astley Burf (Dave Scott per John Hodson).

Nightingale near Earls Croome at Smithmoor Common (Dave Scott per John Hodson).3 Wood Warblers still in the Wyre Forest at Dowles Brook/Knowles Coppice, plus Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts and Tree Pipits. Also 2 Dippers along Dowles Brook (Mike Inskip). Access from Bewdley via Dry Mill Lane - Carpark.

3 Hobbies at Ryall GP and Wheatear (Andy Warr).

Greenshank north of Redditch at Lower Park Pools (Mike Wakeman).

May 4th

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes (Paul Legge).

Arctic Tern at Grimley over Retreat Farm Pools c.6.20pm - 6.25pm but chased off by Common Terns and lost to view. Also 2 drake Garganey at the new workings in north-west corner of main pool but elusive, plus Wheatear and Yellow Wagtail (Brian Stretch). Please view only from causeway or raised bank that runs parallel to Camp Lane.

5 Ring Ouzels (2 males) still on Bredon Hill in the northern escarpment/summit tower area.

May 3rd

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus Greenshank, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Whinchat and escaped Fulvous Whistling-Duck (Andy Warr).Drake Garganey at Grimley new workings at north end but elusive, plus 2 Ringed Plover and Yellow Wagtail (Brian Stretch). Also female Wheatear this evening (Oliver Wadsworth).6+ Ring Ouzels (2 males) on Bredon Hill in the northern escarpment/summit tower area, plus 9 Redstarts and 3 Wheatear (Rob Prudden & Warren Gill).3 Wheatear still at Shenstone along Heath Lane in paddock next to Islamic School (Jason Kernohan).

May 2nd

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and 3 Bar-tailed Godwits (Dave Walker) and still present mid-afternoon, plus 2 Whimbrel (Steven Bloomfield & John Hodson) but no sign of Hoopoe in the sailing lake area.

4 Ringed Plover at Grimley new workings this evening, plus Yellow Wagtail and Wheatear (Brian Stretch).3 Wheatear at Shenstone along Heath Lane in paddock next to Islamic School (Terry Hinett). Also White Wagtail along Stanklyn Lane (Jason Kernohan).

May 1st

Hoopoe at Upton Warren NR flew from the Education Reserve towards the mast field at 4.20pm (Andy Warr) and again very briefly at 6.45pm. The bird has also been reported calling earlier this afternoon. Also Wood Sandpiper on the Flashes, plus 3 Bar-tailed Godwits still, 3 Whimbrel (2 roosted), 2 Whinchat and Yellow Wagtail briefly.Female Marsh Harrier lingering over Grimley new workings at c.2.50pm then flew west (Mike Stephens per Andy Warr), plus Ringed Plover, Dunlin and escaped Fulvous Whistling-Duck (Brian Stretch) and 2 Wheatear (Paul Legge).

Black Tern at Westwood Pool (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Whimbrel at Lower Moor, plus Grasshopper Warbler and White Wagtail (Rob Prudden).

Grasshopper Warbler still at Ipsley Alders NR reeling at 1.30pm (Dave Jackson).3 Wheatear at Shenstone along Heath Lane in paddock next to Islamic School (Jason Kernohan).

April 30th

3 Bar-tailed Godwits still at Upton Warren on the Flashes (Edward Lea) and 3 Whimbrel from 3.40pm (Steven Bloomfield).7 female Ring Ouzels on Bredon Hill on northern escarpment near summit tower, plus 2 Wheatear and 8 male Redstarts (Rob Prudden).Male Ring Ouzel still at Shenstone in field near junction of Heath Lane and Stanklyn Lane at 6.30pm and showing well. Also male Wheatear in paddock by Islamic School (Terry Hinett).Male Whinchat at Grimley new workings this evening, plus Ringed Plover, Dunlin, male Yellow Wagtail and Wheatear (Brian Stretch).2 Yellow Wagtails at Wilden Marsh (Terry Jones).2 Wheatear (male & female) at Caunsall in paddocks (Terry Hinett).

April 29th

3 Bar-tailed Godwits at Upton Warren on the Flashes (per Dave Walker) and still present 1pm at least (Oliver Wadsworth) and 6 Common Sandpipers. Also Hobby at the Moors Pool (Phil Andrews).2 Ring Ouzels still on the Clent Hills on Walton Hill in valley 300 yards south-east of Walton Hill Farm and 2 Fieldfare (Jean Bacon per Paul Bateman).Male Ring Ouzel still at Shenstone in field near junction of Heath Lane and Stanklyn Lane.

Nightingale still in Malvern Link at Enigma Business Park on Betony Road singing just north of Whiteacres Medical Centre by entrance to Automated Packaging this morning (Mark Islip) and still singing mid-afternoon (Da