December 31st

Merlin at Clifton flew east over A38 at midday (Adam Holliday).

Drake Red-crested Pochard still at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) and still present late afternoon and adult Yellow-legged Gull in roost - Permit only.

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose still in Lower Moor area but mobile (Rob Prudden).

2 Brambling (male & female) still at Grimley in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane with Chaffinch flock early afternoon (Steve Avery).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker east of Tenbury Wells at Upper Rochford at Birchfield.

Drake Common Scoter still at Lower Bittell Reservoir viewable from road on north side this morning and 21 Goosander (11 drakes) (Terry Hinett, Ed Lea & Stuart Andrews).

Drake Red-crested Pochard at Westwood Pool this morning and Pintail (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose still in Lower Moor area but mobile (Rob Prudden).

3 Crossbills (2 males) still at Eymore Wood by first car park this afternoon (Ed Lea).

2 Pintail at Gwen Finch NR and 6 Stonechat (Rob Prudden).

Barn Owl at Defford (Rob Prudden).

2 Green Sandpipers at Grimley new workings this morning, plus female Goldeneye and male Stonechat (Ed Lea & Roger Blackmore).

No sign of Snow Bunting on the Malvern Hills on North Hill or Worcestershire Beacon this morning but several Redpoll over (Brian Stretch).

2 Mediterranean Gulls (adult & 1w) at Westwood Pool in roost this evening (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

4 adult Pink-footed Geese at Clifton Pits on main pit late morning, plus Pink-footed Goose-type hybrid, 3 Pintail, Stonechat and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck (Mike Inskip).

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose still in Lower Moor area but mobile (Rob Prudden).

Drake Common Scoter still at Lower Bittell Reservoir viewable from road on north side this afternoon and 10 Goosander (2 drakes) (Terry Hinett).

Bittern at Upton Warren NR flew across Moors Pool and landed in reedbed below pylon at c8.40am (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only.

Male Stonechat still at Grimley new workings along Camp Lane and Redshank still (Jason Kernohan).

2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Wildmoor Sand & Gravel Quarry (Terry Hinett).

4 Jack Snipe still at Castlemorton Common and 2 Stonechat.

2 Mediterranean Gulls (1w & 2w) at Westwood Pool in roost this evening (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose still in Lower Moor area but mobile (Rob Prudden).

1+ Brambling (female) still at Grimley in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane with Chaffinch flock and Redpoll. Also c60 Siskin at Top Barn Farm (Steve Avery).

5 Goosander (1 drake) at Lower Bittell Reservoir this morning, plus 2 Goldeneye (Terry Hinett) and drake Common Scoter reported still.

2 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone along Heath Lane with mixed finch/bunting flock and female Stonechat along Butts Lane on fence (Jason Kernohan).

Adult Caspian Gull at Westwood Pool in roost this evening and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls (c3000 gulls in roost) (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 adult Whooper Swans at Longdon Marsh at 4.15pm (Rob Prudden).

2 Dark-bellied Brent Geese at Grimley new workings in stubble field on west side c2.50pm - 3.10pm then flew south (Mike Inskip). Also 3+ Brambling still in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane with Chaffinch flock this morning (Brian Stretch).

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose still in Lower Moor area but mobile (Rob Prudden).

6 grey geese sp. (White-fronted or Bean) at Bredon's Hardwick flew high south from main pit this morning, plus drake Mandarin and Stonechat (Andy Warr).

First-winter male Snow Bunting still on the Malvern Hills on summit of North Hill early morning (Steve Avery) but no further sign. Also 2 Stonechat and 2 Peregrines (Gert Corfield).

Drake Common Scoter still at Lower Bittell Reservoir viewable from road on north side this morning and Goosander (Gavin Peplow).

5 Yellow-legged Gulls (1w, 2w & 3 adults) at Throckmorton Lagoons (Rob Prudden).

5 Jack Snipe at Castlemorton Common this afternoon and Woodcock (Mick Woodward).

2 Stonechat (1 male) still just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm (Mike Wakeman).

Green Sandpiper at Clifton Pits at dusk (Brian Stretch).

Brambling at Old Storridge Common flew west at 7.30am and 15 Lesser Redpolls trapped (the 2nd of 2 birds re-trapped - both birds trapped on 25/10/08) (Fergus Henderson).

6 Crossbills (2 males) at Eymore Wood in larches in first car park this afternoon (Andy Warr). Also 7 Crossbills flew west at 3.15pm (Phil Andrews).

Crossbill at Upton Warren NR flew south calling over sailing lake at c1.30pm (Dave Walker) and drake Goosander on the Moors Pool at 8.45am but no further sign (Steve Avery) - Permit only.

First-winter male Snow Bunting again on the Malvern Hills on summit of North Hill this morning (Mick Woodward).

Drake Common Scoter still at Lower Bittell Reservoir viewable from road on north side this morning and still present early afternoon, plus female Goldeneye and 4 Goosander (Andy Warr, Dave Jackson & Mike Wakeman). Also adult Yellow-legged Gull at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus 3 Goosander flew over, Peregrine and 20+ Siskin (Dave Jackson).

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose still in Lower Moor but mobile (Rob Prudden).

8 Jack Snipe at Clifton Pits, plus 6 Pintail (4 drakes) and Stonechat (Adam Holliday).

Brambling at Holt north of church in spent courgette field on east side of concrete lane with mixed finch flock early afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Male Stonechat still just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

Jack Snipe at Castlemorton Common this morning.

First-winter male Snow Bunting on the Malvern Hills on summit of North Hill 7.25am to 8.15am at least (Brian Stretch) but no sign late morning or early afternoon.

Drake Common Scoter still at Lower Bittell Reservoir viewable from road on north side this afternoon and 5 Goosander (Mike Inskip).

Red Kite over M5 Strensham Services at 2pm (Matt Williams & Ross Lawford).

2 Black-tailed Godwits at Longdon Marsh and 65 Pintail (Rob Prudden).

5 Pintail at Bredon's Hardwick (Rob Prudden).

3 Jack Snipe at Kemerton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

3+ Brambling still at Grimley in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane with Chaffinch flock (Brian Stretch).

Third-winter Caspian Gull at Wildmoor Sand & Gravel Quarry viewable from snack bar in layby on south side of A491 and adult Yellow-legged Gull (Terry Hinett).

Drake Common Scoter again at Lower Bittell Reservoir showing well from road on north side at 3.30pm (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose again between Lower Moor and Fladbury on flooded river meadows, plus Egyptian Goose, 2 Pintail and 220 Golden Plover (Rob Prudden).

Goshawk at Churchill perched in tree by A451 (per Paul Anthony).

5 Redshank at Pershore Meadows Wetland (Jurjen Annen).

3+ Brambling still at Grimley in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane with Chaffinch flock this morning (Brian Stretch).

2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Westwood Pool in roost this evening - Permit only.

Drake Common Scoter at Lower Bittell Reservoir at 3.30pm only, plus 5 Goosander and third-winter Yellow-legged Gull at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose between Lower Moor and Fladbury on flooded river meadows mid-morning, plus Egyptian Goose, 2 Pintail, 70 Golden Plover and 6 Lesser Redpoll (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose at Throckmorton Lagoons at 1pm then flew south (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose at Lower Moor on sailing lake with Greylag Geese briefly at 1.20pm and 100 Golden Plover over (Ed Lea).

Male Merlin just SW of Kempsey in last muddy field on west side of road at 9am.

2 Egyptian Geese still at Bredon's Hardwick, plus drake Goldeneye and 2 Stonechat (Ed Lea).

3 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone along Heath Lane with mixed finch/bunting flock (Jason Kernohan).

Green Sandpiper at Grimley new workings at north end this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Brambling at Abberley in garden.

1,200 Golden Plover at Fladbury on flooded river meadows (Rob Prudden).

2 Egyptian Geese at Bredon's Hardwick late afternoon (Andy Warr).

5 redhead Goosander at Lower Bittell on Mill Shrub Pool (Terry Hinett).

Drake Goosander at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes briefly (Terry Norledge). Also Bittern still on the North Moors Pool this morning - Permit only.

Male Stonechat still at Grimley along Camp Lane late afternoon (Roger Blackmore). Also 1+ Brambling still at Grimley in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane (Oliver Wadsworth).

Several Lesser Redpoll and Siskin at Holt in alders between fishing pools and pig fields (Oliver Wadsworth).

Red-breasted Merganser (eclipse drake) at Lower Moor sailing lake this afternoon (Rob Prudden).

4 Goosander still at Lower Bittell Reservoir this afternoon (Andy Warr).

3 Corn Buntings at Shenstone along Heath Lane in model aircraft field feeding with mixed finch/bunting flock (Jason Kernohan).

3 Goldeneye at Westwood Pool (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

c100 Siskin still at Holt SW of church in alders by fishing pools (Terry Hinett).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in NW corner - Permit only.

3 Lesser Redpoll on the Malvern Hills in Happy Valley early morning (Brian Stretch).

2 Green Sandpipers still at Grimley new workings this morning (Brian Stretch).

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose still at Clifton Pits on main pit with Greylag Geese at 10am (Steve Avery).

5 Yellow-legged Gulls (4 adults & 4w) in the Throckmorton area and 8 Great Black-backed Gulls (Rob Prudden).

4 Yellow-legged Gulls at Westwood Pool in roost late afternoon and 2 Great Black-backed Gulls amongst 8,000 gulls (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

20+ Siskin at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning, plus Redpoll over, Peregine and several thousand Woodpigeons flew over (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).

Male Ring-necked Parakeet again at Hunnington on garden feeder briefly early morning then flew NNE and again briefly early afternoon (Angela Hickman-Hale).

Third-winter Caspian Gull at Westwood Pool in roost late afternoon and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls but gull roost then flushed at 4.30pm (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Short-eared Owl at Sheriff's Lench late afternoon and 19 Golden Plover (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose at Clifton Pits flew on to main pit with Canada Geese and 18 Greylag Geese at 1.15pm, plus 4 Pintail (3 drakes), Stonechat, Green Sandpiper and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck still (Adam Holliday).

2 Brambling still at Grimley in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane this morning and 3 Green Sandpipers at Grimley new workings (Ed Lea).

Drake Mandarin still on SW side of Worcester at Lower Wick on River Teme with Mallards by old Powick Bridge this morning (Ed Lea).

Male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in Redditch at Lakeside along Broad Ground Road (Simon Roper).

Bittern at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes flew in from the north at 8.15am and landed in reedbed right of hide then flew north at c10.15am and appeared to land on the Hen Pool (Stuart Andrews & Peter Walkden). Also Tree Sparrow at the Moors Pool by feeders in front of West Hide briefly this morning (Peter Walkden) - Permit only.

Male Ring-necked Parakeet at Hunnington on garden feeder this morning (Angela Hickman-Hale).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Throckmorton Lagoons this morning, plus Egyptian Goose, 6 Lesser Redpoll and Peregrine (Rob Prudden).

3 Pintail (1 drake) at Westwood Pool this morning (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

7 redhead Goosander at Lower Bittell Reservoir this morning.

6+ Brambling still at Grimley in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane this morning, plus 2 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Siskin and 2 Stonechat (1 male). Also 2 Green Sandpipers still at Grimley new workings early morning and 2 Stonechat (1 male) (Brian Stretch).

Female Brambling still at Holt just north of church in field on east side of concrete lane with mixed finch flock this morningand 100+ Siskin still SW of church in alders by fishing pools, plus Brambling over and Lesser Redpoll over (Brian Stretch).

2 Stonechat (male & female) at Barnett Brook (Terry Hinett).

2 Stonechat (male & female) at Woodrow (Terry Hinett).

Female Brambling at Holt just north of church in field on east side of concrete lane with mixed finch flock late afternoon (Brian Stretch) and 100+ Siskin SW of church in alders by fishing pools mid-afternoon (Terry Norledge).

Jack Snipe at Grimley new workings at north end briefly mid-afternoon, plus Green Sandpiper and male Stonechat. Also 2 Stonechat (1 male) in field just north of church (Brian Stretch).

Drake Mandarin still on SW side of Worcester at Lower Wick on River Teme with Mallards by old Powick Bridge (Bob Oakey per Andy Warr).

2 Jack Snipe at Kemerton Lake NR and 2 Stonechat(Rob Prudden).

2 female Brambling in Redditch in an Oakenshaw garden (Dave Jackson).

2 Lesser Redpoll at Tardebigge at Brockhill Farm (Dave Jackson).

Siskin in Redditch flew over Norgrove Court (Dave Jackson).

Female Stonechat stillat Shenstone along Heath Lane in model aircraft field on back fence (Jason Kernohan).

3 Pintail (2 drakes) at Clifton Pits late morning (Mike Inskip).

2 Green Sandpipers at Grimley new workings early morning and Brambling flew north. Also 6 Brambling still in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane and 2 Lesser Redpoll (Ed Lea & Roger Blackmore).

25+ Siskin at Holt in alders along lane to church this morning (Chris Davies).

2 Lesser Redpoll in NE Worcester in a Berkeley Pendesham garden (Steve Whitehouse).

No sign of Slavonian Grebe at Westwood Pool this morning and no sign of Bittern this morning or at dusk (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

Slavonian Grebe at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) and still present late afternoon, plus Bittern showing well in reedbed on west side at dusk and adult Yellow-legged Gull in roost (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

Drake Goldeneye at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool (Terry Norledge) and Redpoll over. Also drake Goldeneye on sailing pool then flew back towards the Moors Pool, Stonechat at the Flashes (Dave Jackson) and Bittern still on the Moors Pool at dusk - Permit only.

Female Brambling in Redditch in an Oakenshaw garden at 11am (Dave Jackson).

Female Stonechat at Shenstone along Heath Lane in model aircraft field early afternoon and 6 Grey Partridge. Also 2 Corn Bunting along Stanklyn Lane (Jason Kernohan).

12+ Brambling still at Grimley in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane late afternoon but mobile and Brambling flew NE over the new workings at 3pm (Brian Stretch). Also 50+ Siskin in alders along River Severn this morning (Mike Bourne).

2 Brambling near Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm in private area and Peregrine over (James Hitchcock).

Third-winter Caspian Gull at Throckmorton Lagoons this afternoon (Rob Prudden) and Golden Plover over (Dave Jackson).

Female/juvenile Common Scoter at Westwood Pool late afternoon and 4+ adult Yellow-legged Gulls roosted this evening (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

13 Golden Plover flewover Lower Moor and Siskin over (Dave Jackson).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning and several Siskin over (Chris Davies) - Permit only.

7+ Brambling still at Grimley in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane this morning (Chris Davies). Also 2 Dunlin at Grimley new workings on main pool late afternoon (Roger Blackmore).

Red-breasted Merganser (redhead) at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from public footpath across dam this afternoon and still present late afternoon (Mike Inskip).

Juvenile Pink-footed Goose at Grimley new workings on west side in stubble field with large Canada Goose flock this morning but flew off early afternoon, plus 2 Goldeneye (juvenile & adult female) on main pool, 12+ Brambling in stubble field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane late afternoon but mobile and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker calling at the old workings (Brian Stretch).

3 Yellow-legged Gulls in Throckmorton area, plus 3 Great Black-backed Gulls, Egyptian Goose, Dunlin and 120 Golden Plover over (Rob Prudden).

Male Ring-necked Parakeet at Fladbury in large trees around cricket ground (Rob Prudden).

Female Merlin at Shenstone along Heath Lane over field adjacent to paddock at 2pm and later on hedgrow by A450 and 7+ Corn Buntings in model aircraft field feeding with mixed finch flock this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Mealy Redpoll at Old Storridge Common trapped and ringed with 11 Lesser Redpoll this morning (Fergus Henderson).

50+ Siskin at The Knapp & Papermill NR around warden's cottage this morning (Fergus Henderson).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning, plus Dunlin and Redpoll and Siskin over (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson). Also 3+ Jack Snipe flushed at the Flashes this morning (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

First-winter Little Gull still at Westwood Pool early morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

3 drake Pintail still at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus Common Sandpiper, Stonechat and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck still (Adam Holliday).

20 Golden Plover at Crowle along Bredicot Lane at 1pm (Phil Williams).

1,000+ Fieldfare and 400+ Redwing at Broughton Hackett flew NNE 9.30am - 10.30am but few afterwards (Phil Williams).

First-winter Ring-billed Gull at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit on shingle island with 4 Common Gulls 10.10am to 10.15am then flew high NE (Andy Warr).

First-winter Ring-billed Gull at Lower Moor river flash 11.30am to 11.35am but flushed by helicopter and no further sign (Rob Prudden).

First-winter Ring-billed Gull at Throckmorton Drome briefly at 1.05pm with c5,000 gulls. Also 5 adult Yellow-legged Gulls and 4 Great Black-backed Gulls (Rob Prudden).

Adult Glaucous Gull at Throckmorton Lagoons late afternoon (Gavin Peplow).

First-winter Little Gull at Westwood Pool late afternoon (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 Bitterns at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning flew to NW corner and then on North Moors Pool from 10.50am viewable from hide (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

3 drake Pintail at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus 3 Jack Snipe, 3 Green Sandpipers, adult male Peregrine, Stonechat, 15+ Siskin and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck still (Adam Holliday).

2 Brambling at Malvern in a Barnards Green garden.

150 Siskin at Holt fishing pits in alders and 5 Redpoll (Tony Maynard per SMW).

c15 Lesser Redpoll in the Wyre Forest this morning and Dipper (Ed Lea).

Drake Mandarin still at Caunsall by canal bridge with Mallards this morning (Terry Hinett).

2 Golden Plover just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm and 2 Stonechat (Mike Wakeman).

2 redhead Goosander at Kemerton Lake NR, plus 8 Lesser Redpoll, 20 Siskin and 2 Stonechat (Rob Prudden).

2 Pintail at Westwood Pool late afternoon (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Drake Mandarin at Caunsall by canal bridge with Mallards (Steve Davis).

2 Stonechat (male & female) near Chaddesley Corbett at Woodrow (Chris Sturges).

Peregrine at Shenstone flew over model aircraft field towards Summerfield (Chris Sturges).

Osprey in Bewdley flew SW over Trimpley Lane at 10.30am (Martin Flack).

Red Kite on south side of Bromsgrove flew south towards Upton Warren late morning (Stuart Andrews).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Westwood Pool in roost this evening, plus first-winter Great Black-backed Gull and 3 Shelduck (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

5 Pintail at Kemerton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

Dunlin at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this afternoon (Andy Warr) - Permit only.

7 Brambling on Bredon Hill in the Park Farm area (Rob Prudden).

250 Golden Plover flew SW over Stoulton at 7.30am (Paul Rhodes).

11 Redpoll at Stoulton flew north over Millenium Wood at midday and 20+ Siskin (Fergus Henderson).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reedbed below pylon this afternoon (Ed Lea) - Permit only.

Peregrine at Holt this afternoon (Ed Lea).

2 Stonechat (male & female) still at Grimley new workings (Terry Hinett).

2 Stonechat (male & female) still at Barnett Brook in horse paddocks (Terry Hinett).

Male Stonechat still at Woodrow (Terry Hinett).

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

Juvenile Goosander flew south over Grimley old workings this morning, plus 3 Lesser Redpoll and Water Rail. Also 25 Fieldfare and 300 Woodpigeons flew west in 1/2 hour (Geoff Laight).

2 Stonechat (male & female) at Grimley new workings this afternoon (Roger Blackmore).

2 Stonechat (male & female) at Woodrow (Terry Hinett).

2 Stonechat (male & female) at Barnett Brook in horse paddocks (Terry Hinett).

Female Goldeneye still at Westwood Pool (Andy Warr) - Permit only.

16 Siskin in Redditch flew over a Winyates Green garden this morning (John Belsey).

Gannet in Worcester flew east over Diglis at 8.20am (Marc Williams).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool in reedbed below right hand leg of pylon early afternoon (Stuart Andrews) and still showing well 3pm to 3.45pm (Ian Lavell) - Permit only.

Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on North Hill mid-morning and 3 Stonechat at top of Happy Valley (Rob Prudden). Also Redpoll over but no sign of Snow Bunting on Worcestershire Beacon this morning (Ed Lea).

4 Stonechat (2 male & 2 female) at Barnett Brook (Terry Hinett).

Green Sandpiper still at Holt in flooded field and 2 Stonechat (male & female) west of A443 opposite Tarmac main entrance along track to fishing pools (Terry Hinett).

Green Sandpiper at Ryall Pits (Ed Lea).

2 Green Sandpipers at Grimley new workings this afternoon, plus Siskin and male Stonechat (Roger Blackmore).

First-winter male Snow Bunting on the Malvern Hills on Worcestershire Beacon mid-morning (per RBA) and still present just south of summit early afternoon but mobile (Gavin Peplow).

Male Firecrest at Blakeshall in holly hedge (Brett Westwood).

Drake Mandarin on SW side of Worcester at Lower Wick on River Teme by Old Powick Bridge this afternoon (Andy Maybury).

Egyptian Goose at Throckmorton Lagoons (Francis Peplow).

2 Egyptian Geese at Bredon's Hardwick main pit this afternoon (Andy Warr).

3 Pintail at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus 2 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck still (Adam Holliday).

350 Golden Plover flew over Lower Moor and 5 Stonechat in area (Rob Prudden).

231 Golden Plover in fields on south side of Ryall Pits this afternoon (Andy Warr).

Brambling 1/2 mile east of Saxon's Lode along minor road with large finch flock early afternoon and 23+ Redpolls (Andy Warr).

Green Sandpiper at Holt in flooded field early afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

2 Lesser Redpoll at Grimley in willows along Wagon Wheel Lane this morning (Brian Stretch).

5 Crossbills flew over Bredon Hill early morning, plus 4 Brambling over, 6 Redpoll over and 2 Marsh Tits (Rob Prudden).

97 Golden Plover south of Ryall on ploughed field at junction of A38 and minor road to Ripple (SO.874.393). Also Green Sandpiper at Ryall Pits and 5 Redpoll (Andy Warr).

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

20+ Lesser Redpoll in the Wyre Forest near Lodge Hill Farm at 2.30pm (Paul Legge).

Adult Peregrine at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck still (Adam Holliday).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool and showing well but no sign of Shorelark at the Flashes (Peter Walkden) - Permit only.

Shorelark still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes on shingle island viewable from main hide mid-aftenoon but flushed by Sparrowhawk and no sign 4pm - 5pm. Also Bittern still on the Moors Pool showing well from 5pm south of West Hide near end of sluice channel until 6pm when flew north to reeds along causeway (Oliver Wadsworth) - Permit only.

Crossbill in Worcester at St Peters flew NW over Barbel Crescent at 9.37am (Brian Stretch).

3 Pintail at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus Green Sandpiper and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck still (Adam Holliday).

4 Pintail (1 drake) at Westwood Pool at 9am (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 Siskin in Kidderminster at Captains Pool on north side this morning (Tony Smith).

Juvenile Gannet in Bewdley flew south over Trimpley Lane at 12.40pm (Martin Flack).

Shorelark still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes on shingle island viewable from main hide this afternoon (Terry Norledge).

Osprey 10 miles NW of Worcester at Witley Court over main lake on+off this morning (for 2nd day) (per English Heritage). Opening times 10am to 5pm - £5.50 entrance fee, but maybe viewable from public rights of way.

Shorelark still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes on shingle island viewable from main hide this morning (Stuart Andrews & Iain Close) and still present this afternoon and showing well, plus Jack Snipe and Green Sandpiper. Also Jack Snipe at the Moors Pool and Siskin but no sign of Bittern (Graham La Bouchardiere & Paul Anthony) andPeregrine on radio mast eating prey late morning (Iain Close).

Female Goosander at Lower Moor on River Avon (Rob Prudden).

520 Golden Plover east of Pershore at Wick on farmland, plus Green Sandpiper and 2 Lesser Redpoll (Rob Prudden).

Green Sandpiper stillat Hartlebury at Baggeridge Brick Pits (Jason Kernohan).

Green Sandpiper stillat Grimley new workings (Roger Blackmore).

Shorelark still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes on shingle island viewable from main hide this morning (Terry Norledge) and still present this afternoon and Green Sandpiper. Also Bittern still at the Moors Pool in reedbed below right hand leg of pylon this afternoon showing on+off (Jason Kernohan).

2 female Goosander at Lulsley on pool opposite Ravenshill Wood NR at 5.15pm (Fergus Henderson).

2 Stonechat (male & female) at Holt west of A443 opposite Tarmac main entrance along track to fishing pools late afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings and Stonechat (Oliver Wadsworth).

Wheatear on the Malvern Hills at top of Happy Valley and 2 Stonechat (Peter Nash).

Shorelark still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes on shingle island viewable from main hide this morning (Ed Lea) and still present 3.45pm at least and showing well (Graham La Bouchardiere) and Green Sandpiper (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Paul Anthony).

Stonechat at Grimley new workings on causeway (Jason Kernohan).

Shorelark still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes on shingle island viewable from main hide from 7.40am (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson), still present mid-afternoon (Jason Kernohan, Andy Shaw & Andy Warr) and still present late afternoon (Gavin Peplow), plus small movement of Redpoll, Siskin, Fieldfare and Redwing. Also Bittern still on the Moors Pool in reeds on east side viewed from West Hide (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson) and still showing on+off late afternoon (Andy Shaw) and Jack Snipe still at the Flashes late afternoon and Peregrine.

2 Red-breasted Mergansers at Upper Bittell Reservoir early morning only.

Male Firecrest just south of Caunsall in scrub at rear of Island Pool and Swallow (Brett Westwood).

4 Goosander at Knightwick on River Teme.

Egyptian Goose at Clifton Pits this morning, plus 2+ Pintail, 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Stonechat and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck still (Adam Holliday).

2 Jack Snipe at Ryall Pits this morning, plus 2 Green Sandpipers, 41 Golden Plover over, 5 Redpoll over and 2 Siskin over (Andy Warr).

First-winter drake Pintail at Grimley new workings on main pool this morning and Jack Snipe at north end then flew to Grimley Triangle Pit (Brian Stretch).

Near-adult Yellow-legged Gull at Westwood Pool in roost this evening - Permit only.

Shorelark at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes late afternoon viewable from main hide (per GG & TMH), plus Rock Pipit (Andy Warr), 2 Green Sandpipers still and Jack Snipe (Terry Hinett). Also Bittern still on the Moors Pool late morning, plus Black-tailed Godwit and Jack Snipe.

Mealy Redpoll at Castlemorton Common, plus 25 Lesser Redpoll and Siskin (all trapped and ringed).

200+ Golden Plover c2 miles north of Strensham Services circling fields on east side (Stuart Andrews).

10 Siskin at Larford by derelict cement works, plus 2 Fieldfare in meadows south of Larford Pool and Redwing (Steve Avery).

Male Stonechat at Barnett Brook in horse paddocks this morning (Terry Hinett).

Stonechat still at Grimley new workings on causeway (Oliver Wadsworth).

6 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone on Heath Lane in model aircraft field feeding with mixed bunting/finch flock (Jason Kernohan).

2 drake Pintail at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus 2 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck still (Mike Inskip & Andy Warr).

No sign of any Goosander at Lower Bittell on Mill Shrub Pool this morning but mixed flock of 20+ Lesser Redpoll and Siskin (Stuart Andrews).

2 Stonechat at Grimley new workings on causeway (Terry Norledge).

First-winter Great Grey Shrike east of Worcester and just east of A4538 along lane to Bredicot at midday (Phil Williams), showing again c3.35pm to 4pm on both sides of lane and again at 6.10pm then appeared to roost in hedgerow on north side of lane at 6.25pm.

Red Kite at Shenstone on Heath Lane perched on hay bales in field adjacent to model aircraft field 2pm - 2.25pm then flew towards Hartlebury (Jason Kernohan).

10 Wheatear on Bredon Hill, plus 18 Golden Plover, Redstart, 2 Redpoll, 50 Siskin, 14 Stonechat, 2 Marsh Tits and immature male Peregrine (Rob Prudden).

c20 Mandarin near Trimpley Reservoir on River Severn this morning (Terry Norledge).

Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm tonight (viewed in car headlights) (Mike Wakeman).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this afternoon and Green Sandpiper (Roger Blackmore).

Several Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp this morning.

Short-eared Owl on Bredon Hill flew along eastern escarpment this evening (Francis Peplow).

Osprey at Upper Bittell Reservoir.

Small flock of Crossbills in the Wyre Forest flew over New Parks (heard only) (Steve Bloomfield).

13 Golden Plover flew over Church Lench mid-afternoon (Francis Peplow).

2 Jack Snipe still at Ryall Pits this afternoon and juvenile Hobby (Andy Warr).

Golden Plover flew over Throckmorton Lagoons and 20 Raven in area (Gavin Peplow).

18 Lesser Redpoll at Old Storridge Common trapped & ringed early morning (Fergus Henderson).

Yellow Wagtail at Grimley new workings flew over north end this afternoon, plus 2 Little Egrets, 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Jason Kernohan).

2 Dunlin still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and 2 Green Sandpipers but no sign of any Little Stints (Steve Bloomfield). Also 2 Redpolls over Education Reserve (Dave Walker).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Crossway Green on Pepwell Lane in silver birch trees in garden of Wells Cottage for 15 minutes this morning (Michael Southall).

Wheatear at Norchard in old courgette field (Michael Southall).

Wheatear at Hollybed Common this afternoon and 3 Stonechat (Steve Avery).

2 Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this afternoon (Mike Wakeman).

Wheatear on the Malvern Hills this morning near summit of North Hill then flew to lower slopes and 3 Stonechat still in Chat Valley (Steve Avery), plus 3 Wheatear on Worcestershire Beacon, 2 Brambling flew west over Happy Valley, 5+ Stonechat, 4 Lesser Redpoll, 6+ Siskin (Mick Woodward) and Tree Pipit. Also Whinchat on British Camp by horsehoe bend, plus 2 Wheatear and 2 Stonechat (Steve & Sue Avery).

Wheatear at Shenstone on Heath Lane viewable from gate opposite college this morning and 2 female Stonechat in field off A456 (Terry Hinett).

Wheatear at Lineholt in ploughed field and female Stonechat in set-a-side field (Terry Hinett).

Wheatear in Droitwich at Wiseman's Dairy on rough ground (Terry Hinett).

Female Stonechat at Frankley (Terry Hinett).

Peregrine at Barnett Brook on pylon (Terry Hinett).

2 Spotted Flycatchers in Stoulton at St Edmunds Church in churchyard 3pm - 4.15pm (Paul Rhodes).

3 Jack Snipe at Ryall Pits this afternoon, plus juvenile Hobby and Green Sandpiper (Andy Warr).

Crossbill still just east of Kidderminster and north of A456 at Hurcott Wood flew over calling this morning (Wayne Dutton).

Crossbill flew over Bredon Hill summit this afternoon (per Rare Bird Alert).

2 juvenile Little Stints still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes late morning, plus 2 Dunlin, 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper. Also 2 Redpolls over sailing lake and Siskin (Dave Walker) and Woodcock on reserve (per Dave Walker).

Whinchat on the Malvern Hills on North Hill this morning, plus 9 Stonechat: 6 on North Hill on lower west slope and 3 in Chat Valley and 2 Peregrines in area (Steve Avery).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this afternoon, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Oliver Wadsworth).

6 Mandarin near Trimpley Reservoir on River Severn (per Rare Bird Alert).

No sign of juvenile Red-backed Shrike south of Stourport-on-Severn and just south of Larford Pool in field on west bank of River Severn by mid-morning, but Stonechat, 30 Siskin and 2 Redwing (Dave Walker).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker north of Larford Pool off Longmore Hill Lane behind old cement works in rotten elm then flew to line of lime trees and 7 Siskin (Steve Avery).

3 Whinchat at Longdon Marsh and 5 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

3 Stonechat at Wilden (Geoff Laight).

4 Redpoll at Stoulton Millenium Wood and 6+ Siskin over (Paul Rhodes).

2 juvenile Little Stints still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 3 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Stuart Andrews).

Juvenile Whinchat still at Shenstone along Back Lane (Terry Hinett).

Jack Snipe at Kemerton Lake NR this morning and 2 Pintail (Rob Prudden).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings mid-morning, plus Green Sandpiper and Reed Warbler on causeway (Ed Lea). 3 Little Egrets this afternoon, plus Common Sandpiper, White Wagtail, 2 Yellow Wagtails (Jason Kernohan) and male Stonechat (Mike Bourne).

3 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills just north of Black Hill car park above quarry this morning.

5+ Crossbills just east of Kidderminster and north of A456 at Hurcott Wood this morning, plus 5 Siskin and 2 Redpoll (Geoff Laight).

Black-tailed Godwit in Worcester flew over Hanbury Park at 3am (Oliver Wadsworth).

2 juvenile Little Stints still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes.

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

Redstart near Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm this evening (Steve Bloomfield).

Whinchat on Bredon Hill, plus 12 Wheatear, 12 Stonechat and 28 Golden Plover (Rob Prudden).

Male Whinchat at Blakedown on poughed field (Terry Hinett).

Juvenile Whinchat at Shenstone along Back Lane and Stonechat (Terry Hinett).

Whinchat still at Westwood Pool and 2 Wheatear (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on Black Hill this afternoon.

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings, plus 2 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch) and Yellow Wagtail over this evening (Steve Whitehouse).

2 juvenile Little Stints still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning (Dave Walker) and still present mid-afternoon, plus 3 Green Sandpipers, Hobby, 5 Siskin, Redpoll and 8 Raven (Des Jennings).

Whinchat at Westwood Pool and 2 Wheatear (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

4 Stonechat on the Malvern Hills at top of Happy Valley this morning (Steve Avery).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings, plus Dunlin, 2 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and Peregrine (Roger Blackmore, Oliver Wadsworth & Steve Avery).

2 drake Pintail still at Clifton Pits on main pit this evening, plus 3 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck still (Brian Stretch).

2 juvenile Little Stints still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening, plus 3 Lesser Redpoll still in birches by Hen Pool, 2 Hobbies at the Mooors Pool and 5 Siskin: 3 over the Moors Pool and 2 in Education Reserve (Dave Walker). Also juvenile Common Tern at the sailing pool briefly this afternoon (Dave Jeynes & Phil Andrews) and Spotted Flycatcher by the Flashes feeding station at 5.30pm (Ed Lea).

Female Merlin at Westwood Pool this afternoon and 2 Wheatear (male & female) (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

7 Wheatear on Bredon Hill in the summit tower/Lalu Farm area, plus 6 Stonechat, Redpoll, Golden Plover and Hobby (Rob Prudden & Steve Avery).

No sign of juvenile Pale-bellied Brent Goose in fields just north of Clifton village and west of A38 early afternoon but 4+ Wheatear and Yellow Wagtail (Phil Andrews). Please keep to public rights of way.

Juvenile Pale-bellied Brent Goose still just north of Clifton village and west of A38 this morning in field viewable from gateway at south end of Old Road South and still present late afternoon, plus Yellow Wagtail over and Peregine through (Phil Andrews, Dave Walker, Andy Warr, Ed Lea, Brian Stretch & Terry Norledge). Please keep to public rights of way.

2 juvenile Little Stints stillat Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning, plus 4 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and male Stonechat. Also 3 Lesser Redpoll in birches by Hen Pool and Siskin over sailing pool (Dave Walker & Phil Andrews).

2 Crossbills 1 mile west of Martley flew SE at 11am (Fergus Henderson).

White Wagtail at Grimley new workings along east shore with Pied Wagtails briefly late afternoon then flew east, plus 3 Little Egrets still, 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

18 Pintail at Longdon Marsh and 5 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

50+ Siskin (50% juveniles) at Lower Bittell Reservoir (Trevor & Tim Jones).

9 Siskin in Shrawley Wood (Geoff Laight).

2 Stonechat (male & female) still at Blakedown on hedgerow (Terry Hinett).

Peregrine at Barnett Brook on pylon at Mount Segg (Terry Hinett).

Peregrine flew north along A38 just north of Kempsey at 9.20am (Brian Stretch).

No sign of juvenile Ruff at Callow End on flood north of end of Pixham Ferry Lane this afternoon.

Juvenile Pale-bellied Brent Goose just north of Clifton village and west of A38 this afternoon in field viewable from gateway at south end of Old Road South and Ringed Plover (Alan Harley & Adam Holliday).

Honey Buzzard at Caunsall flew south along Stour Valley at 10am (Brett Westwood).

Osprey flew south over Clifton Pits this afternoon (Alan Harley), plus 2 Pintail (juvenile drake & eclipse drake), 2 Wheatear, Stonechat, 5 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and escaped Fulvous Whistling Duck (Adam Holliday).

2 juvenile Little Stints at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes and still present at 7pm, plus 3 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper, 20+ Siskin and Peregrine pursuing a Kestrel. Also Redpoll over the Moors Pool (Dave Jackson,Tony Jackson, Mike Wakeman & Paul Anthony).

5 Red-crested Pochards at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Wood Sandpiper at Ryall Pits on silt beds briefly early morning then flew low west, plus Golden Plover over, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and Dunlin still but no sign of Little Stint (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Ruff just SE of Upton-upon-Severn on southern ham this morning (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Ruff at Callow End on east side of village. From bottom of Pixham Ferry Lane go north through kissing gate and view first flooded field (Mick Woodward).

Hobby at Clevelode (Mick Woodward).

Hobby at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Paul Anthony & Iain Close).

6 Stonechat on the Malvern Hills this morning: 4 on Sugarloaf Hill; 2 in Chat Valley (Mick Woodward).

2 Stonechat (male & female) at Blakedown on hedgerow and Yellow Wagtail in adjacent field (Terry Hinett).

2 Green Sandpipers at Ripple Pits and Common Sandpiper (Andy Warr).

3 Little Egrets stillat Grimley new workings this morning and 2 Green Sandpipers (Terry Norledge) and still present this evening (Jason Kernohan).

4 Stonechat at Holt in set-a-side field this morning (Terry Norledge).

Juvenile Little Stint at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening (per Phil Andrews), plus 4 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper. Also Green Sandpiper at the Moors Pool and Siskin at the Education Reserve (Phil Andrews & Dave Walker).

Juvenile Little Stint still at Ryall Pits on silt bed on south side of main entrance road late morning and Dunlin, plus Little Egret and Hobby over. Also 2 juvenile Ruff (male & female) on southern scrape late morning and 3 Hobbies (incl. juv.) over northern scrapes (Andy Warr).

Adult Honey Buzzard reported on the Malvern Hills flew south over Summer Hill at 10.35am (per SMW).

Osprey again near Upper Bittell Reservoir flew low SW over Coften Richards Farm at 8am (Chas & Andy Owen). Also Hobby and Peregrine at Lower Bittell Reservoir this morning.

Crossbill at Stoulton flew north over the "mound" at 9am and juvenile Wheatear west of village in arable field on straw bales (Paul Rhodes).

Peregrine in Redditch at Arrow Valley caught a pigeon and then dropped it (Ray Boyle).

Wheatear at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus Peregrine, 5 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Adam Holliday).

Wheatear still just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm (Mike Wakeman).

No sign of any Pectoral Sandpipers at Lower Moor river flash this morning but Pintail(Dave Jackson).

3 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings this afternoon, plus Hobby, Green Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail over and Swift lingering over cliff late afternoon (Brian Stretch, Oliver Wadsworth & Ian Butler).

2 juvenile Pectoral Sandpipers at Lower Moor on river flash in long grass with Lapwings this evening then flew high east at 7.48pm (Rob Prudden). Park ONLY in village and walk south along Bridge Street to view from fishermans car park.

Osprey at Upper Bittell Reservoir at 5.10pm, plus 3 probable Crossbills flew over at 4.20pm, 3 Common Sandpipers and Siskin and Redpoll over (Dave Jackson).

Juvenile Little Stint still at Ryall Pits on silt bed on south side of main entrance road this evening and Dunlin (Andy Warr).

Spotted Flycatcher at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this afternoon, plus Wheatear, 5 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and Hobby(Rob Prudden).

2 Spotted Flycatchers at Hollybed Common and 2 Stonechat (Mick Woodward).

Juvenile Whinchat at Shenstone on fence posts along Stanklyn Lane early afternoon (Terry Hinett) and still present this evening (Tony Smith).

2 Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this afternoon and adult Yellow Wagtail briefly this morning (Mike Wakeman).

26 Siskin at Grimley old workings this morning (Andy Warr). Also Little Egret still at Grimley new workings (Andy Warr & Roger Blackmore).

No sign of Black-necked Grebe at Westwood Pool this morning (Andy Warr) - Permit only.

Hobby flew south-west over Malvern Link at 8.15am (Mick Woodward).

Juvenile Little Stint at Ryall Pits on silt bed on south side of main entrance road this evening, plus Dunlin and 4 Ringed Plover (Andy Warr).

3 Crossbills on Bredon Hill in the summit tower/Lalu Farm area, plus 16 Wheatear, 20 Siskin, Redpoll, 3 Redstarts, Hobby and 6 Golden Plover (Rob Prudden).

Black-necked Grebe still at Westwood Pool (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Barn Owl between Churchill and Caunsall at Sugar Loaf Lane at 5.30am (Steve Davis).

2 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp and 5 Stonechat on North Hill (Steve Avery).

2 Stonechat (male & female) on Walton Hill this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings but no sign of juvenile Black Tern (Roger Blackmore).

Wryneck SSE of Stourport-on-Severn and south of Lincomb near Winnall Springs this evening but no sign since (no further details) (per Harry Green).

Black-necked Grebe at Westwood Pool late afternoon (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings on main pool this afternoon(Terry Norledge), plus Little Egret still at north end, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper (Steve Avery).

Juvenile Black Tern at Bredon's Hardwick this morning (per Rare Bird Alert).

Hobby at Upton Warren NR over the Moors Pool briefly at 3.30pm then flew low west (Trevor Hannington & Tony Smith) and 5 Green Sandpipers (Des Jennings).

8 Wheatear on Bredon Hill: 2 by summit tower and 6 400 yards to the south-east in ploughed field (Iain Close).

Wheatear at Holt on fence this afternoon (per Terry Norledge).

Wheatear at Caunsall in horse paddocks off Cookley Lane this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Female Pintail at Throckmorton Lagoons and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings this evening (earlier at Top Barn Farm Activity Lake) and Little Egret (Brian Stretch).

Wheatear on the Malvern Hills between Worcestershire Beacon and North Hill in Happy Valley area early morning, plus 3 Stonechat and 25-30 Siskin (Steve Avery).

Black-tailed Godwit at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning, plus Greenshank and 4 Green Sandpipers (per Rare Bird Alert).

Juvenile Black Tern at Grimley new workings over main pool this morning and still present this afternoon and showing well, plus Little Egret still at north end and Green Sandpiper (Roger Blackmore). Also adult Hobby over and several Siskin flew west.

2 Whinchat at Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm on private land (Steve Bloomfield).

Whinchat at Barnett Brook on fence in horse paddocks this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Whinchat west of Worcester and just north of Bransford Bridge along Otherton Lane mid-morning and Stonechat (Terry Norledge).

8 Siskin at Hollybed Common (Andy Warr).

2 Siskin in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake at 7.50am (Dave Jackson).

18 Siskin at Kemerton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

Hobby just east of Kidderminster at Hurcott Wood (Geoff Laight).

Juvenile Hobby at Stoulton flew north over Windmill Hill at 9am (Paul Rhodes).

Wryneck in an Inkberrow garden (Vikki Wales & Claire Ainsworth).

Grey Plover flew south over Lower Moor at 12.15pm (Rob Prudden).

3 Mandarin (drake & 2 female) near Redditch at Old Yarr at 5.30pm (Dave Jackson).

c30 Siskin at the Knapp & Papermill NR in Papermill Meadow at 5pm. Also 4 Siskin in warden's garden at 7pm (Fergus Henderson).

Dipper in the Wyre Forest on Dowles Brook at Knowles Mill this afternoon (Simon James).

Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm (Mike Wakeman).

2 Ringed Plover still at Ryall Pits, plus 2 Dunlin, 2 Green Sandpipers and Hobby (Andy Warr).

Hobby at Upton Warren NR showing well on the Moors Pool this afternoon, plus 3 Siskin over the Education Reserve and 2 Redpolls over (Dave Walker).

Hobby at Bredon's Hardwick (Andy Warr).

Wheatear at Barnett Brook on fence in horse paddocks this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Whinchat at Clifton Pits this morning, plus Stonechat, Hobby, Ringed Plover and Green Sandpiper (Adam Holliday).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings at north end this morning (Roger Blackmore).

Short-eared Owl flew over Clifton Pits at 6.25pm mobbed by Peregrine and appeared to drop down on opposite side of River Severn (Andy Warr). Also adult Sandwich Tern over main pit 4.55pm - 5.05pm then flew high SW, plus 17 Yellow Wagtails, Whinchat, 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Andy Warr & Adam Holliday).

Whinchat at Ryall Pits on telegraph wires between southern scrape and set-a-side field, plus 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 2 Green Sandpipers and Wheatear(Andy Warr & Steve Avery).

Female Mandarin at Arley flew north along the River Severn (Andy Shaw).

Greenshank at Longdon Marsh on north side (Mike Smart & Les Brown).

No sign of adult Grey Phalarope at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning, but juvenile female Ruff still and Green Sandpiper (Phil Andrews). Also Greenshank on the Moors Pool (Dave Walker).

8 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills this morning: 4 on British Camp and 4 on North Hill (Steve Avery).

Wheatear at Wassell Grove this morning (Steve Davis).

Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

Siskin in a Stoulton garden at 8.45am (Paul Rhodes).

3 Barnacle Geese at Bredon's Hardwick (Andy Warr).

No sign of juvenile female Red-crested Pochard at Grimley new workings this morning (Terry Norledge). Little Egret still this afternoon, plus adult Hobby and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

Redstart on Castlemorton Common.

Adult Grey Phalarope still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning (Mike Wakeman) and still present late afternoon (Terry Hinett & Wayne Dutton), plus juvenile female Ruff still and Hobby.

No sign of juvenile Dotterel on the Malvern Hills on North Hill this morning.

Juvenile female Red-crested Pochard at Grimley new workings just north of causeway late afternoon and Little Egret still at north end (Brian Stretch).

Juvenile Black Tern at Westwood Pool this morning (Terry Hinett) and still present late afternoon (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

8 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills in the British Camp area this morning (Steve Avery).

6 Wheatear at Shenstone in plouged field on Butts Lane this morning (Terry Hinett).

Male Wheatear stillat Caunsall in horse paddocks (Terry Hinett).

Adult Grey Phalarope at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this afternoon (per Terry Hinett) and still present this evening, plus juvenile female Ruff still and 4 Green Sandpipers(Dave Walker & Des Jennings). Also Yellow Wagtail flew ESE calling over sailing pool at 4.40pm (Steve Whitehouse).

Juvenile Dotterel on the Malvern Hills on North Hill mid-morning and still present at dusk and showing well just below summit on north side in long grass, plus 3 Wheatear and 3 Stonechats in Chat Valley (Steve Avery).

Wood Sandpiper at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus 2 Whinchat and Green Sandpiper (Mike Inskip).

Juvenile Ruff at Holt in flooded field with Lapwings this afternoon (Terry Norledge).

Adult winter Black Tern at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Adult winter Black Tern (metal ring on right leg) between Grimley and Holt at Top Barn Farm Activity Lake briefly early morning then flew very high west (Brian Stretch).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings at north end this evening, plus 2 Wheatear, Green Sandpiper still (Brian Stretch) and 2 Common Sandpipers at north end of channel (Steve Avery). Also 2 Wheatear at the old workings (Brian Stretch).

Hobby at Knapp & Papemill NR flew south over Warden's Cottage at 1.30pm, plus juvenile Siskin at feeding station and 2 Marsh Tits (Fergus Henderson).

2 Corn Buntings at Shenstone on Heath Lane in ploughed field next to horse paddocks (Jason Kernohan).

Osprey near Redditch at Dagnell End Lane flew over golf course at 11.30am (Simon Dix per Andy Warr).

Juvenile female Ruff still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers and Hobby (Des Jennings).

4 Turtle Doves (2 juveniles) at Throckmorton Lagoons (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings at north end late afternoon and Common Sandpiper still. Also 2 juvenile Spotted Flycatchers on causeway early evening (Jason Kernohan).

4 Yellow Wagtails at Hartlebury in ploughed field along Whitlenge Lane this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

2 Wheatear at Shenstone in ploughed field along Butts Lane this afternoon (Jason Kernohan & Jarred Tibbets).

2 Wheatear at Caunsall in horse paddocks this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Spotted Flycatcher at Frankley at St Leonards Church (Jim Brindle).

Eclipse drake Pintail at Bredon's Hardwick, plus 2 Egyptian Geese, Hobby, Little Egret and 3 Barnacle Geese (Rob Prudden).

2 Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

5 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp by horseshoe bend this morning (Steve Avery).

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

Juvenile drake Red-crested Pochard at Throckmorton Lagoons (Rob Prudden).

Yellow Wagtail at Lower Moor, plus Swift, Hobby and imm. female Peregrine (Rob Prudden).

Wheatear still at Shenstone along Stanklyn Lane (Jason Kernohan).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings at north end and juvenile Spotted Flycatcher on the causeway (Brian Stretch).

Black Tern stillat Westwood Pool this evening, plus female Pintail and juvenile Common Tern (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Female Red-crested Pochard at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning (per Gordon Greaves) and then on the Flashes this afternoon, plus Greenshank and juvenile female Ruff still (Mike Wakeman). Also drake Mandarin on the Moors Pool this morning and still present this evening (per Gordon Greaves), plus Hobby, Peregrine (Terry Hinett) and Barn Owl this evening (Phil Andrews & Dave Walker).

Little Egret again at Grimley new workings at north end and 4+ Wheatear (Oliver Wadsworth).

2 Wheatear at Clifton Pits, plus Hobby, 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Adam Holliday). Also Yellow Wagtail this afternoon (Steve Avery).

5 Stonechat at Hollybed Common this afternoon (Steve Avery).

Marsh Tit at Holt Heath showing well on garden feeders (John Smith).

Wheatear at Barnett Brook in horse paddocks (Terry Hinett).

Male Wheatear stillat Caunsall (Terry Hinett).

2 Wheatear stillat Shenstone along Stanklyn Lane (Terry Hinett & Jason Kernohan).

11 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills this morning: 9 around North Hill and 2 on Summer Hill. Also 2 juvenile Stonechat at top of Happy Valley (Steve Avery).

4 Wheatear still just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

5 Wheatear at Barnett Brook in stubble field this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

3 Wheatear at Caunsall in horse paddocks this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

2 Wheatear at Blakedown in ploughed field this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

5 Wheatear (juvenile male & 4 female) just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this afternoon and adult Common Tern (Mike Wakeman).

Black Tern at Westwood Pool arrived late morning (Wayne Dutton) and still present this afternoon and Wheatear (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Little Egret at Ryall Pits flew over north end, plus juvenile Ringed Plover and Dunlin on southern scrape (Andy Warr). Also 5 Wheatear at north end this morning, plus 5 Green Sandpipers, probable Ringed Plover in flight and Dunlin (Steve Avery).

2 Wheatear near Hartlebury in ploughed field along Whitlenge Lane and White Wagtail (Jason Kernohan).

Wheatear stillat Shenstone along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Juvenile Arctic Tern at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool briefly at 10am then flew north (Dave Walker), plus 2 Swifts and Common Sandpiper and juvenile female Ruff still at the Flashes (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson) and still present this evening, plus Greenshank, Hobby and juvenile Common Tern (Mike Wakeman). Also Hobby at the Moors Pool this morning and 2 Wheatear flew over the Flashes (Gert Corfield).

8 Black Terns through Bredon's Hardwick by 9.35am, plus 16 Common Terns through and 31 Arctic/Common Terns flew high south 9am - 9.10am, plus 2 Wheatear, 2 Swifts, Hobby overearly afternoon and 3 Barnacle Geese (Andy Warr).

Juvenile drake Red-crested Pochard still at Clifton main pit this morning, plus 2 Ringed Plover, Little Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper (Adam Holliday). Also 2+ Wheatear this evening, plus Hobby, 1+ Yellow Wagtail and 500 Swallows (Steve Whitehouse).

2 Green Sandpipers still at Grimley new workings early morning and Yellow Wagtail over (Brian Stretch).

Juvenile Arctic Tern at Throckmorton Lagoon flew through at 5.15pm and headed north (Gavin Peplow).

33 Arctic Terns south through Clifton Pits at 1.55pm (Andy Warr).

55 Arctic Terns at Bredon's Hardwick over flooded fields late morning then flew south, plus adult Black Tern, 7 Common Terns and 2 Little Egrets (Andy Warr).

Osprey at Upton Warren NR circling low over the Flashes then appeared to drift south-west at 12.47pm (Dave Walker). Also juvenile female Ruff still, Green Sandpiper (Phil Andrews) and Hobby this afternoon took a House Martin and then a Swallow 30 minutes later (Steve Avery).

Black Tern at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from public footpath across dam at 8am (Terry Hinett). Also drake Common Scoter late morning but no further sign mid-afternoon, plus 2 Ospreys through and 95 Common Terns through.

2 Arctic Terns through Westwood Pool this morning and 16 Common Terns through (Wayne Dutton). Also juvenile Arctic Tern at 3pm (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

Little Egret in Kidderminster at Puxton Marsh at 7am (Vic Russell).

Hobby flew over Norchard at 10.40am (Michael Southall).

4 Wheatear at Shenstone along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

2 Wheatear (female & juvenile male) just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

2 Green Sandpipers still at Grimley new workings this afternoon, plus 5 Wheatear and Yellow Wagtail over. Also 2 Wheatear at the old workings (Brian Stretch).

Adult Hobby at Holt on fence posts in sheep field this afternoon (Brian Stretch).

32 Arctic Terns (26 adults & 6 juveniles) at Bredon's Hardwick circled high up as a tight pack 12.50pm - 1.10pm then appeared to fly south-west, plus 7 Common Terns, 2 Little Egrets, 5 Dunlin and Hobby. Also adult Black Tern at sailing pool early afternoon (Rob Prudden).

3 Black Terns (1 new bird) at Westwood Pool mid-morning and still present late afternoon, plus adult Arctic Tern late afternoon, 2 juvenile Common Terns, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (first-winter then flew off and adult from 4.30pm) and 2 Hobbies (Terry Hinett & Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Juvenile female Ruff still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool early afternoon and 5 Common Terns (Terry Hinett).

2 Wheatear at Holt on spoil heaps along concrete lane this evening (Mike Bourne).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this evening and 4 Wheatear (Mike Bourne).

2 Sandwich Terns (adult & juvenile) at Bredon's Hardwick circled main pit at 9.40am then flew towards River Avon and no further sign (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile female Ruff still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning, plus 3 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Shelduck (Stuart Andrews).

2 Black Terns (adult & juvenile) stillat Westwood Pool this morning, plus juvenile Common Tern still and Hobby (Terry Hinett & Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

3 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on North Hill mid-afternoon (Steve Avery).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Green Sandpiper still and 2 Greenshank flew south (per Roger Blackmore). Also 2 Wheatear in fields off Wagon Wheel Lane this evening, plus Green Sandpiper and adult Hobby drifted south and Wheatear at the old workings (Brian Stretch).

4 Black Terns (2 ad.sum, ad.win & juvenile)at Westwood Pool this evening, plus juvenile Common Tern and Hobby showing well late evening (Terry Hinett & Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Black Tern at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from public footpath across dam.

Juvenile female Ruff still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes at 7.30am, plus 6 Green Sandpipers, 2 Shelduck and Peregrine. Also Greenshank on the Moors Pool at 10.30am for 15 minutes and Hobby(Stuart Andrews & Des Jennings).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Spotted Flycatcher stillon the causeway, Hobby (Terry Norledge) and Green Sandpiper this evening.

Crossbill flew over Walton Hill at 11.35am (Mike Inskip).

Juvenile female Ruff still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 4 Green Sandpipers and 2 Hobbies (1 showing well over the Moors Pool at midday) (Stuart Andrews & Terry Norledge).

2 Red-crested Pochards at Kemerton Lake NR, plus Little Egret and 12 Barnacle Geese (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Bredon's Hardwick and 7 Common Terns (Rob Prudden).

Whinchat at Westwood Pool (Wayne Dutton) and Wheatear (new bird) (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

6 Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this evening and 2 Common Terns flew south (Mike Wakeman).

Male Wheatear at Barnett Brook this morning (Terry Hinett).

Peregrine at Broughton Hackett at 11am (Phil Williams).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this afternoon and Spotted Flycatcher on the causeway (Ed Lea & Oliver Wadsworth).

Turnstone at Upper Bittell Reservoir briefly at 3.40pm (Mike Inskip).

3 Sandwich Terns (adult & 2 juveniles) at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool for 30 minutes this morning then flew south (per Phil Andrews). Also juvenile female Ruff on the Moors Pool on east island late afternoon (Andy Warr), plus Greenshank early afternoon and 2 Hobbies(per Andy Warr), Hobby over at midday, plus 6 Green Sandpipers on the Flashes this morning, 2 CommonSandpipers and 2 juvenile Shelduck (Stuart Andrews).

2 Golden Plover on Bredon Hill in the Lalu Farm area, plus 5 Wheatear and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

Black Tern just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm pools this evening, plus Dunlin briefly and Wheatear still this morning (Mike Wakeman).

Juvenile Arctic Tern at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool mid-morning and Black Tern. Also 4+ Green Sandpipers on the Flashes, 2 juvenile Shelduck (Dave Jackson, Tony Jackson & Dave Walker) and Siskin flew over sailing lake (Dave Walker).

Whinchat still at Shenstone along Stanklyn Lane this evening (Jason Kernohan).

Juvenile Whinchat on the Malvern Hills on British Camp this morning, plus 5 Wheatear and Redstart (Mick Woodward).

Juvenile Wheatear at Westwood Pool at 9.30am (Geoff Laight) - Permit only.

2 Little Egrets still at Bredon's Hardwick this afternoon (Andy Warr).

5+ Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings and 3 Green Sandpipers. Also Green Sandpiper at Grimley old workings (Brian Stretch).

7 Little Egrets (1 colour-ringed) at Grimley new workings at north end late afternoon and 2 Redstarts in the south pool/causeway area (Bev & Jason Kernohan). Also Whinchat mid-morning (Andy Warr), plus 2 juvenile Yellow Wagtails early morning, 3 Shelduck and 9 Common Terns through at 7.15am (Brian Stretch).

6 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills between British Camp and the Gullet Quarry this morning, plus 22 Raven over and Marsh Tit on Hangman's Hill with roving warbler/tit flock (Steve Avery).

5 Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this afternoon (Mike Wakeman & Dave Walker).

Wheatear at Westwood Pool this morning (Terry Hinett). Also 2 Common Terns (adult & juvenile) at 1.30pm (Geoff Laight) - Permit only.

2 juvenile Siskin at the Knapp & Papermill NR at warden's cottage feeding station at 6.40pm (Fergus Henderson).

Green Sandpiper at Holt in flooded field this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Hobby over Malvern Link hawking flying ants with Black-headed Gulls (Mick Woodward).

Adult Hobby in Bromsgrove over Braces Lane for 5 minutes mid-afternoon.

7 Barnacle Geese at Bredon's Hardwick (Andy Warr).

2 juvenile Siskin at the Knapp & Papermill NR at warden's cottage feeding station at 4.30pm and juvenile Hobby flew south-west at 6.15pm (Fergus Henderson).

Adult Arctic Tern at Upton Warren NR on the sailing pool until 9am (Clive Lee & Brian Richardson). Also 4 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes, plus Common Sandpiper, Peregrine on mast, Hobby over and Little Owl on barn roof (Terry Norledge & Stuart Andrews).

Greenshank at Longdon Marsh, plus 7 Green Sandpipers, 2 Whinchat, 10 Redstarts, 2 Spotted Flycatchers and 20+ Willow Warblers (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Bredon's Hardwick, plus Dunlin and 6 Common Terns (Rob Prudden).

4 Corn Buntings at Shenstone on wires along Heath Lane but no sign of Whinchat on Stanklyn Lane (Jason Kernohan).

Spotted Flycatcher at Grimley old workings on overhead power cables this afternoon (Terry Norledge).

Hobby flew over Hanley Swan at 10am.

Male Redstart at Wassell Grove pools this afternoon (per Rare Bird Alert).

Whinchat at Shenstone on fence posts along Stanklyn Lane and Spotted Flycatcher on Heath Lane on wires by Granary Hotel (Terry Hinett).

2 Wheatear at Hill & Moor Landfill Site, plus 4 Yellow-legged Gulls and 2 adult Great Black-backed Gulls (Rob Prudden).

4+ Spotted Flycatchers at Croome Landscape Park in old oaks along ridge south-east of main Croome Hall this afternoon (Steve Whitehouse).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings at south end of main pool at c8.45am (Matt Williams). and 2 Little Egrets again this afternoon (Ed Lea).

Wheatear at Holt this afternoon (Ed Lea).

Whinchat at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

7 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills between British Camp and the Gullet Quarry this morning (Steve Avery).

2 Little Egrets still at Bredon's Hardwick, plus Redstart and 4 Common Terns (Rob Prudden).

2 Little Egrets still at Kemerton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

Wheatear still just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm (Mike Wakeman).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings and Green Sandpiper (Clive Albrighton & Roger Blackmore).

Spotted Flycatcher at Langdale Wood this morning.

Swift in north-east Worcester over Warndon Post Office depot at 6.45pm (John Bescoby).

5 Green Sandpipers at Lower Moor and 5 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool briefly at 9.20am (Stuart Andrews).

Hobby near Reddich at Old Yarr at 8am (Dave Jackson).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings (Ed Lea).

3 Hobbies at Birlingham by the River Avon and Peregrine over (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

Adult Arctic Tern at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening (Mike Wakeman) and 8 Green Sandpipers (Stuart Andrews).

Hobby near Salwarpe this evening (Dave Walker).

2 female Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm and 3 juvenile Yellow Wagtails but no further sign late afternoon (Mike Wakeman).

3 Little Egrets at Bredon's Hardwick, plus 5 Barnacle Geese and 5 Common Terns (Andy Warr).

2 Wheatear at Ryall Pits, plus Redstart and 2 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

Spotted Flycatcher on north side of Clifton village, plus 4 Green Sandpipers on adjacent pits and 5 Common Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

2 Little Egrets again at Grimley new workings mid-morning and Green Sandpiper. Also male Wheatear on Lock Lane briefly (Roger Blackmore).

Red Kite at Holt flew west over flooded field at 3.40pm (Sue & Steve Avery). Also Wheatear and 1+ Redstart still in adjacent hedgerow this morning (Chris Davies).

2 female/juvenile Red-crested Pochards still at Clifton Pits on main pit, plus 2 Common Terns flew south and 5 Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday & Mick Woodward).

2 Little Egrets at Bredon's Hardwick (Andy Warr).

Mandarin at Longdon Marsh and 3 Green Sandpipers (Mick Woodward).

Hobby at Severn Stoke (Mick Woodward).

Male Redstart at Churchill (Terry Hinett).

Stonechat at Shenstone along Heath Lane at edge of model aircraft field and Grey Partridge calling (Jason Kernohan).

Wheatear at Ryall Pits, plus 2 juvenile Ringed Plovers and Green Sandpiper (Sue & Steve Avery).

Wheatear still just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm (Mike Wakeman).

2 Green Sandpipers still at Grimley new workings at north end and Little Egret again briefly (Chris Davies).

2 female/juvenile Red-crested Pochards still at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning and Green Sandpiper (Adam Holliday).

3 Little Egrets roosted at Bredon's Hardwick and 8 Barnacle Geese on back meadow (Andy Warr).

Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings this morning (Ed Lea), plus 3 Little Egrets again this evening and Redstart on the causeway (per Oliver Wadsworth).

Juvenile Turtle Dove at Honeybourne at 7pm and 8 Yellow Wagtails (Steve Martin).

Drake Red-crested Pochard still at Pirton Pool at north end (per Rare Bird Alert).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool early morning (per Phil Andrews), plus 8 Green Sandpipers on the Flashes this morning, Peregrine and juvenile Shelduck still (Phil Andrews & Stuart Andrews). Also juvenile Ringed Plover this evening (Oliver Wadsworth).

2 Spotted Flycatchers at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

2 Wheatear at Throckmorton Lagoons and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

3 Wheatear (male & 2 female types) at Caunsall this morning (Terry Hinett).

2 Wheatear at Grimley new workings at north end late afternoon, plus Little Egret and 2 Green Sandpipers (Terry Norledge).

Wheatear at Holt in flooded field this morning (Brian Stretch).

Black Tern (new bird) at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from public footpath across dam early afternoon and juvenile Arctic Tern still (Terry Hinett) and both still present this late evening (Mike Wakeman & Paul Anthony).

Yellow-legged Gull at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool (per Phil Andrews) and Little Egret still (Terry Norledge).

4 Wheatear at Hollybed Common mid-afternoon, plus Redstart and 3 Stonechats (Steve Avery).

Greenshank still at Grimley new workings, plus 2 Little Egrets and Wheatear (Ed Lea).

Drake Red-crested Pochard still at Pirton Pool at north end this morning (per Rare Bird Alert).

Drake Red-crested Pochard still at Pirton Pool at north end at 7.45pm (Terry Smith).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes early morning and again mid-afternoon and 8 Green Sandpipers (Des Jennings).

Hobby over River Avon just west of Eckington Bridge this afternoon (Ed Lea).

c.150 Swifts at Bransford flew south over A4103 at 4.15pm (Fergus Henderson).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from public footpath across dam (Mike Wakeman) and juvenile Arctic Tern still late afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Turtle Dove at Hartlebury along Whitlenge Lane opposite Baggeridge Brick Pits on wires over cereal field this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

3 Black-tailed Godwits at Bredon's Hardwick main pit, plus 2 Egyptian Geese, Little Egret and 3 Common Terns (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank at Ryall Pits and 2 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

7 Green Sandpipers at Longdon Marsh, plus 2 Dunlin and Little Egret (Rob Prudden).

2 Wheatear (female & imm. male) just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm (Mike Wakeman).

2 Wheatear still on the Malvern Hills on British Camp by horseshoe bend at 11.30am (Steve Avery) and Yellow Wagtail.

2 Wheatear at Grimley new workings at north end this morning, plus Greenshank, 3 Little Egrets, 3 Green Sandpipers (per Mike Bourne & Roger Blackmore) and Ringed Plover this evening. Also 3 Green Sandpipers at the old workings and Wheatear (Brian Stretch).

Eclipse drake Red-crested Pochard at Pirton Pool this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

1+ female Red-crested Pochard still at Clifton Pits on main pit late morning (Jason Kernohan).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from public footpath across dam early afternoon and juvenile Arctic Tern still and both still present at 8pm (Paul Anthony).

7 Little Egrets at Bredon's Hardwick main pit left roost in willows on south island this morning, plus 2 Egyptian Geese, Dunlin, Redstart and 3 Common Terns (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool on Broad Meadow at 6.30am (Andy Warr) and still present mid-morning (Terry Norledge). Also juvenile Mediterranean Gull again at the Flashes at 8am (per Rare Bird Alert), plus 2 Dunlin still and juvenile Shelduck still (Terry Norledge).

Adult Black Tern still at Westwood Pool this morning (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings and 2 Green Sandpipers still at north end (Roger Blackmore & Ed Lea).

12 Red-crested Pochards still at Clifton Pits on main pit late afternoon (Trevor Hannington).

Juvenile Black Tern at Bredon's Hardwick main pit at 2pm, plus 6 Common Terns, 2 Egyptian Geese, 2 Little Egrets and Dunlin (Rob Prudden).

Adult Black Tern at Westwood Pool mid-morning and 6 Common Terns (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Juvenile Black Tern at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from public footpath across dam, plus juvenile Arctic Tern, adult Yellow-legged Gull and 2 Greenshank.

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes from 2.45pm, plus 2 Dunlin, 2 Green Sandpipers, juvenile Shelduck and 6 Common Terns through.

White Wagtail at Hartlebury at Baggeridge Brick Pits on edge of pool late morning (Jason Kernohan).

4 Little Egrets still at Kemerton Lake NR this morning (Rob Prudden).

Male Turtle Dove at Throckmorton Lagoons (Rob Prudden).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this evening, plus Greenshank, Yellow Wagtail and 4 Green Sandpipers (Brian Stretch).

12 Red-crested Pochards at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning (Dave Walker) and still present this afternoon (Tony Smith), plus 4 Yellow Wagtails (incl. 2 juveniles), Wheatear, Hobby, adult Ringed Plover and 3 Green Sandpipers (Dave Walker). Park on north side of Clifton village and follow public footpath through horse paddocks and over conveyer belt to view main pit.

Ruff at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning, plus 4 Green Sandpipers, 2 Dunlin, Peregrine, Garden Warbler and juvenile Shelduck (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson). Also juvenile Mediterranean Gull again at the Flashes this afternoon but no sign of Ruff (Dave Walker) and eclipse drake Wigeon (Terry Jones).

Spotted Flycatcher in Kidderminster on Kittiwake Drive feeding in garden (Sue Smith).

Greenshank at Ryall Pits, plus 7 Green Sandpipers, Ringed Plover and Wheatear (Andy Warr).

2 Wheatear still just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

Greenshank still at Grimley new workings at north end this evening, plus Hobby, 2 Little Egrets and 5 Green Sandpipers (Oliver Wadsworth). Also Spotted Flycatcher at the old workings this morning (Brian Stretch).

2+ Redstarts still at Holt in hedgerow on west side of main sheep field this morning (Terry Norledge).

20 Yellow Wagtails at Bredon's Hardwick in field west of main pit (Mick Woodward).

Redstart still on the Malvern Hills on British Camp and 5 Wheatear (Mick Woodward).

Knot at Clifton Pits on island on main pit late afternoon and still present this evening and 5 Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes late evening (per Dave Jackson).

Greenshank at Ripple Pits, plus 4 Green Sandpipers and Peregrine (Andy Warr & Gavin Peplow).

9 Green Sandpipers at Ryall Pits, plus Wheatear and Redstart (Andy Warr).

3 Little Egrets still at Kemerton Lake NR this afternoon (Gavin Peplow).

Turtle Dove at Coombegreen Common on electric cables at 3pm (Steve Avery).

3 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp by horseshoe bend this morning (Steve Avery).

5 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes early afternoon, plus 2 Dunlin, Peregrine and juvenile Shelduck (Phil Andrews).

2 Egyptian Geese still at Bredon's Hardwick this morning, plus 3 Little Egrets, Green Sandpiper and 5 Redstarts (Rob Prudden). Also 3 Yellow Wagtails on shingle island late morning (Steve Bloomfield & John Hodson), plus 2 Dunlin this evening, Ringed Plover and 4 Little Egrets (Andy Warr).

Greenshank still at Grimley new workings at north end this morning but mobile (also flew over Wagon Wheel Lane at 8.20am), plus 3 Little Egrets, 2 Green Sandpipers and Yellow Wagtail over. Also Spotted Flycatcher along Wagon Wheel Lane, plus 4 Green Sandpipers over and Redstart still in hedgerow by Retreat Farm pools (Brian Stretch).

2 Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this evening and Greenshank (per Phil Andrews).

2 Wheatear on Bredon Hill in summit tower area, plus 5 Redstarts and Spotted Flycatcher (Rob Prudden).

5 Little Egrets at Kemerton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

Spotted Flycatcher at Bransford along the River Teme east of Bransford Bridge (John Smith).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this afternoon (Roger Blackmore), plus Greenshank still at north end but mobile and 4 Green Sandpipers (Steve Avery).

4 Hobbies in the Birlingham area this afternoon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

2 Egyptian Geese still at Bredon's Hardwick and 3 Little Egrets (per Rare Bird Alert).

2 Barn Owls quartering a large area of Castlemorton Common this evening (Steve Avery).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this evening, plus 2 Dunlin, 7 Green Sandpipers and juvenile Shelduck (Mike Wakeman).

3 Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this evening (Mike Wakeman).

2 Egyptian Geese again at Bredon's Hardwick, plus Greenshank, 2 Little Egrets, 2 Dunlin and 3 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

7 Green Sandpipers at Gwen Finch NR and 3 Spotted Flycatchers (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank still at Grimley new workings, plus 3 Little Egrets, 2 Green Sandpipers and Wheatear at north end (Ed Lea).

Garden Warbler at Holt in scrub north of church (Ed Lea).

Little Egret at Suckley on small pool this morning (Sara Gardner).

5 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp early morning and Peregrine on ground by horseshoe bend then flew off (Steve Avery).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull (unringed) at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this evening, plus 3 Dunlin, 3 Green Sandpipers, 4 Avocets and Ringed Plover through (Des Jennings).

5+ Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this evening and juvenile Little Ringed Plover (Mike Wakeman).

Adult Black-tailed Godwit at Lower Moor 10.20 - 11.15am then flew east and 2 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus 3 Little Egrets and Green Sandpiper (Ed Lea).

Turtle Dove still at Holt on wires above scrub north of church this morning (Ed Lea).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Upper Bittell Reservoir 2.30 - 2.40pm and again 3.15 - 4pm at least (Terry Hinett).

4 Avocets still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening, plus 2 Dunlin and 4 Green Sandpipers (Pete Walkden).

2 Ringed Plover at Bredon's Hardwick, plus 2 Dunlin and 2 Little Egrets (Rob Prudden).

7 Green Sandpipers at Longdon Marsh (Rob Prudden).

5 Green Sandpipers at Ryall Pits (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret flew through Gwen Finch NR at 12.45pm (John Hodson).

Redstart on the Malvern Hills on British Camp in gorse on east side and juvenile Wheatear still showing well in valley above horseshoe bend (Steve Avery).

Greenshank still at Grimley new workings this morning but mobile, plus 3 Little Egrets, juvenile Ringed Plover and 4 Green Sandpipers (Roger Blackmore & Mike Bourne).

Female Goosander in Bewdley on the River Severn (Richard Southall).

3 Wheatear (incl. female & juvenile) just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm (Mike Wakeman).

Hobby at Stoulton hawking over Millenium Wood and Yellow Wagtail over (Paul Rhodes).

2 Little Egrets at Bredon's Hardwick main pit and 3 Dunlin (Rob Prudden).

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

Greenshank at Grimley new workings on east shore of main pit late afternoon and still present this evening, plus 3 Little Egrets, Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, Hobby and 2 Turtle Doves at north end briefly (Ed Lea, Roger Blackmore, Jason Kernohan & Terry Norledge).

2 Redstarts on the Malvern Hills on British Camp in trees near reservoir and Spotted Flycatcher. Also Wheatear on higher slopes (Steve Avery).

4 Avocets still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 2 Dunlin and 7 Green Sandpipers.

Tree Pipit between Droitwich and Salwarpe along the Droitwich Canal by 'cony meadow' wetland this evening (Dave Walker).

Hobby at Shenstone over cereal field on Heath Lane this evening and 2 Corn Buntings on wires (Jason Kernohan).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull (unringed) again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes from 6pm and 6 Green Sandpipers (Mike Wakeman). Also juvenile Mediterranean Gull at the Flashes this morning, plus 2 Dunlin, 3 Green Sandpipers and Peregrine (Dave Jackson & Tony Jackson).

Greenshank at Grimley new workings late afternoon (Roger Blackmore), plus 2 Little Egrets still, 2 Green Sandpipers, Hobby and 2 Dunlin (Brian Stretch). Also Turtle Dove by A443 junction on wires by old vicarage briefly (Chris Jackson).

7 Black-tailed Godwits (3 adult & 4 juvenile) at Lower Moor arrived in heavy rain shower at 10.15am and still present at dusk, plus 3 Ringed Plovers, Greenshank and 6 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

6 Mandarin at Trimpley Reservoir this morning: 3 (incl. 2 eclipse drakes) grazing at edge of upper reservoir and 3 female/immatures on west bank of River Severn (Andy Warr).

Wheatear at Clifton Pits and 7 Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

4 Wheatear (2 female & 2 juvenile) just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm (Mike Wakeman).

2 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp early morning and Golden Plover over (Steve Avery).

2 Hobbies at Ryall Pits at 11.30am and Green Sandpiper (Steve Avery).

3 Redstarts at Holt in hedgerow on west side of main sheep field this morning (Terry Norledge).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull (white ring on left leg) at Grimley new workings 2.05 - 2.10pm then flew south, plus 2 Little Egrets still and 2 Green Sandpipers. Also Green Sandpiper on new diggings north of Wagon Wheel Lane and 2 Dunlin (Brian Stretch).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull (unringed) at Upton Warren NR this morning and 10 Green Sandpipers. Also Spotted Flycatcher at the Moors Pool (per Rare Bird Alert).

4 Green Sandpipers at Clifton Pits (Steve Avery).

2 Wheatear (female & 2 juveniles) just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

Red Kite flew low west over Leigh Sinton at 10.20am (Steve Avery).

2 Siskin at The Knapp and Papermill NR flew north over warden's cottage late morning (Fergus Henderson).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings, plus Spotted Flycatcher on the causeway and Hobby over (Ed Lea). Also 3 Green Sandpipers still at north end and Greenshank heard calling (per Ed Lea).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull again at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this evening. Also 4 Avocets still, 2 Dunlin, 5 Green Sandpipers (Phil Andrews), Hobby over at 7.30am (Clive Lee & Brian Richardson) and Peregrine at 5pm (Stuart Andrews).

2 Dunlin at Ryall Pits and 5 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Spotted Flycatcher at Gwen Finch NR, plus 3 Green Sandpipers and juvenile Cuckoo again(Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull (white ring on left leg) still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes early morning (Brian Stretch) and again 2.30pm to 2.45pm then flew north, plus 4 Avocets, 11 Green Sandpipers and 3 Dunlin (Jason Kernohan).

Female Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this evening (Mike Wakeman).

4 Little Egrets still at Kemerton Lake NR and 2 Yellow Wagtails.

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning (Terry Hinett), and 3 again at midday (Roger Blackmore), plus 3 Green Sandpipers and 2 Dunlin through (Brian Stretch).

3 Yellow Wagtails at Bredon's Hardwick this morning, plus 2 Spotted Flycatchers, 2 Little Egrets and Redstart (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull (white ring on left leg) at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes 9am - 9.30am and again at 11am, 2.30pm and 6.45pm, plus Hobby, 8 Green Sandpipers, 4 Avocet and 2 Dunlin (Des Jennings). Also 5 Little Egrets c.9am - 9.30am (Stuart Andrews).

4 Little Egrets still at Kemerton Lake NR.

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this evening and Green Sandpiper (Jason Kernohan).

4 Green Sandpipers still at Gwen Finch NR late morning and Hobby in dead tree for at least 30 minutes (Steve Avery).

Greenshank at Ryall Pits and 5 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

3 Dunlin at Bredon's Hardwick main pit, plus 2 Little Egrets and Redstart (Rob Prudden).

2 juvenile Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

2 Black-tailed Godwits at Grimley new workings 7am - 7.20am only (flushed by dog walker) (Terry Hinett), plus 3 Little Egrets still this evening and 3 Green Sandpipers. Also Redstart still in hedgerow by Retreat Farm Pools and 2 Green Sandpipers at the old workings (Brian Stretch).

2 Ringed Plovers at Throckmorton Lagoons (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Cuckoo at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

2 Egyptian Geese again at Bredon's Hardwick, plus 2 Little Egrets, Green Sandpiper, Redstart and Redpoll over (Rob Prudden).

4 Little Egrets still at Kemerton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank still at Gwen Finch NR this morning, plus 4 Green Sandpipers and juvenile Cuckoo (Rob Prudden).

8 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning (per Rare Bird Alert).

Hobby on Ankerdine Hill hawking dragonflies over tree tops 8pm - 9pm (Fergus Henderson).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings on main pool late afternoon and 3 Green Sandpipers (Roger Blackmore).

2 Dunlin at Bredon's Hardwick main pit, plus 2 Little Egrets and 3 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

Dunlin at Longdon Marsh and 6 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank still at Gwen Finch NR this morning and 2 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

5 Redstarts at Lower Moor this morning and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).

Female Crossbill in Eymore Wood late morning and 2 Spotted Flycatchers (adult & juvenile) (Geoff Laight).

Female Crossbill on Clent Hill in larches behind cafe at 2.30pm (per Rare Bird Alert).

Little Egret at Longdon Marsh but mobile (George Mills).

Little Egret at Clifton Pits, plus 2 Greenshank, Dunlin, 7 Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday) and Yellow Wagtail (Dave Walker).

2 Little Egrets still at Bredon's Hardwick main pit (Steve Avery).

Greenshank still at Gwen Finch NR at midday (Steve Avery).

Male Redstart at Old Storridge Common at 8.30am and hybrid Willow Warbler/Chiffchaff singing 6 - 10am at least (Fergus Henderson).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning (Mike Wakeman) and still present this afternoon (Jason Kernohan) and 3 Little Egrets on main pool this evening (Roger Blackmore), plus Dunlin through early morning and 3 Green Sandpipers at north end (Brian Stretch).

Turtle Dove still at Holt on wires north of church this morning (Mike Wakeman).

Juvenile Wheatear still just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this morning (Mike Wakeman).

Greenshank still at Gwen Finch NR and 3 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Siskin at the Knapp & Papermill NR flew north over warden's garden at 2.10pm (Fergus Henderson).

Greenshank at Clifton Pits, plus 7 Green Sandpipers and 2+ Common Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull again just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm pools 1.15 - 1.45pm then flew south and juvenile Wheatear (Mike Wakeman).

2 Little Egrets still at Bredon's Hardwick main pit this morning and 3 Common Terns (Andy Warr).

2 Corn Buntings at Ryall Pits this morning, plus male Redstart and 7 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

Black-tailed Godwit at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning, plus Greenshank, 8 Avocets, Dunlin and 9 Green Sandpipers (Phil Andrews).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning and Green Sandpiper (Terry Hinett).

Turtle Dove still at Holt on wires north of church this morning (Terry Hinett).

Hobby still at Birlingham over the River Avon this afternoon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

Red Kite on the Malvern Hills flew north along Swinyard Hill and over Castlemorton Common at 10.35am (Ian Butler).

Hobby at the Knapp & Papermill NR over warden's cottage for 10 minutes at 6.40pm attempting to catch House Martins then drifted south-west (Fergus Henderson).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings late afternoon and Green Sandpiper (Ian Butler).

4 Little Egrets at Kemerton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Bredon's Hardwick main pit, plus 3 Redstarts and Common Tern (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank at Gwen Finch NR, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and 5 Spotted Flycatchers (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Ringed Plover at Ryall Pits, plus 16 Little Ringed Plovers, 7 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove still at Throckmorton Lagoons and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

2 Redstarts at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).