2 Garganey (female & eclipse drake) at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this afternoon, plus Black-tailed Godwit (1s) still and 4 Green Sandpipers, 5 Black-tailed Godwits at the Moors Pool late morning and Green Sandpiper (Dave Walker & Andy Warr). Also Hobby flew over towards Education Reserve this afternoon (Craig Reed) and 6 Green Sandpipers roosted at the Flashes at 10pm (John Belsey) - Permit only.

Red Kite just south of Chaddesley Woods flew SE late morning (Craig Reed).

Red Kite in Kidderminster flew south over Captains Pool at c4.25pm (Tony Smith).

4 Yellow-legged Gulls (2s & 3 adults) at Throckmorton Airfield early evening (Rob Prudden).

Spotted Flycatcher still just north of Hanbury at Hanbury Woods west of B4091 in oak clearance area 30 yards from road (Ed Lea).

2 Green Sandpipers at Grimley new workings at north end this evening (Roger Blackmore).

2 Grasshopper Warblers at Castlemorton Common and singing well early morning (Mick Woodward).

Black-tailed Godwit still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this evening, plus 5 Green Sandpipers and Hobby over at dusk (Craig Reed). Also Hobby at the Moors Pool (Paul Anthony) - Permit only.

Hobby at Old Yarr this morning (Dave Jackson).

Crossbill at Wythall flew over Lint Meadow at 7am.

Quail again singing at Abberton briefly late evening (Francis Peplow).

Red Kite flew over Throckmorton Landfill Site (Gavin Peplow).

Black-tailed Godwit at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes, plus 3 adult Avocets and 5 Green Sandpipers. Also Hobby (1s) commuting between the Flashes and the Moors Pool (John Belsey) - Permit only.

3+ Tree Pipits in the Wyre Forest along disused railway line in environmental area/Dowles Brook area and Dipper along Dowles Brook (Graham la Bouchardiere).

2 Turtle Doves at Cropthorne (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Lenchwick (Rob Prudden).

Black-tailed Godwit still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning (Alan Giles) - Permit only.

Parakeet sp. at Wychbold flew over Webbs Garden Centre towards Upton Warren village at 6.35am (Andy Warr).

Turtle Dove west of Grimley on west side of A443 on wires near start of Walton Lane at 8.30pm then flew towards Sinton Green (Jason Kernohan).

Spotted Flycatcher in Pershore on NE side of Pershore Abbey mid-morning (Dave Jeynes).

Black-tailed Godwit at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this afternoon and 5 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

Male Redstart at Old Yarr singing this morning and Hobby (Dave Jackson).

Hobby in NE Worcester at Warndon Villages over Berkeley Heywood this evening (Adam Holliday).

Quail still just NNE of Bluntington singing from cereal field north of track to Woodhouse Farm late morning (Mike Inskip) and still singing this evening (Ed Lea & Terry Hinett).

Grasshopper Warbler at Upton Warren NR singing at the Moors Pool in SW corner 6.15pm - 7pm and 4 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes (Martin Flack) - Permit only.

Red Kite over Lower Moor river meadows 1.15pm to 1.30pm then drifted NW (Rob Prudden).

2 Turtle Doves at Harvington this morning (Rob Pruddden).

Turtle Dove still at Grimley just east of A443 at Grimley Triangle early morning (Chris Davies).

Woodcock in the Wyre Forest at Knowles Coppice this morning (Steven Payne).

Cuckoo at Gwen Finch NR singing late evening (Alan Chambers).

Cuckoo at Kempsey singing at Old Road North at 8.20am (Paul Rhodes).

Black-tailed Godwit still at Uttoxeter Quarry this morning and 2 Green Sandpipers.

Turtle Dove at Holt north of church on wires above scrub area early morning (Ed Lea) and Spotted Flycatcher at top of tall poplar near church mid-morning (Terry Norledge).

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

Male Redstart at Longdon Marsh on north side of lane (Rob Prudden).

Cuckoo again near Salwarpe this evening (Dave Walker).

No sign of female Red-necked Phalarope at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning but 4 Green Sandpipers still (Simon Vickers) - Permit only.

Quail singing at Abberton at dusk (Francis Peplow).

3 Red-crested Pochard still at Bredons Hardwick on fishing pit and Egyptian Goose on main pit (Andy Warr).  

Grasshopper Warbler singing at Rous Lench early evening (Francis Peplow).

Red Kite near Alvechurch flew over M42 junction 2 (Paul Anthony).

Turtle Dove just north of Evesham at Twyford at 6.30pm (Steve Martin).

Green Sandpiper at Throckmorton Lagoons (Alan Chambers).

Cuckoo near Porters Mill singing along Droitwich Canal (Steve Davies).

2 Cuckoos at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

ARCTIC SKUA (pale morph) flew low NE over Ripple Pits at c5.40pm (Andy Warr).

Quail at Rous Lench singing north of village at dusk (Gavin Peplow).

Quail still just NNE of Bluntington singing from cereal field north of track to Woodhouse Farm late morning (Andy Warr) and still singing this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Crossbill at Old Yarr flew west calling at 7.34am and Hobby at 8.28am (Dave Jackson).

2 Spotted Flycatchers just north of Hanbury at Hanbury Woods west of B4091 showing well in oak clearance area 30 yards from road (Graham la Bouchardiere).

Turtle Dove at Grimley just east of A443 at Grimley Triangle (per Roger Blackmore).

Spotted Flycatcher at Holt at corner of lane by Holt Grange this morning then flew in to garden (Alan Hambury).

Hobby at Stone flew towards Harvington this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Green Sandpiper at Clifton Pits on main pit and Hobby perched on sand mound on recent workings (Adam Holliday).

2 Grey Partridge near Shenstone south of Winterfold School on mown grass field (Michael Southall).

2 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this afternoon (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

Quail just NNE of Bluntington singing from cereal field right of track to Woodhouse Farm late morning (Terry Hinett).

4 Yellow Wagtails at Wick (Rob Prudden).

Redstart at Longdon Marsh and Cuckoo (Steve Avery).

Mandarin (eclipse drake) again at Grimley on Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this afternoon, plus Green Sandpiper and Yellow Wagtail (Brian Stretch).

2 Spotted Flycatchers at Croome Landscape Park (Rob Prudden).

3 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes (Alan Giles) - Permit only.

2 Cuckoos at Oakley Marsh this evening (Dave Walker).

3 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this evening - Permit only.

2 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes (John Belsey) - Permit only.

Cuckoo at Hollybed Common this morning (Steve Avery).

Quail still at Longdon Marsh singing south of road across marsh at 7pm.

Red Kite NW of Bromsgrove flew over Dodford at 8am (per Steve Whitehouse).

Male Grey Partridge at Bluntington flushed from footpath early afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Quail at Longdon Marsh south of road across marsh just west of bridge and singing well this afternoon (Mick Woodward).

Red Kite at Knapp & Papermill NR drifted high NE (Fergus Henderson). Bird is in heavy tail moult and has central tail feathers missing. Also Hobby over at 3.30pm (Graham la Bouchardiere).

Red Kite at Hanbury flew over Upper Hollowfields Lane this afternoon (Gert Corfield).

2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult & 3s) at Throckmorton Landfill Site this afternoon (Rob Prudden).

Egyptian Goose at Bredon's Hardwick at 1pm (Gavin Peplow).

2 Spotted Flycatchers just NW of Trimpley Reservoir by Victoria Bridge this morning and several Mandarin (Chris Jackson).

2 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this afternoon (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

Juvenile Barnacle Goose at Clifton Pits on main pit with Canada Geese (Adam Holliday).

Red Kite at Upton Warren NR circling high over the Flashes at c6.53pm then drifted south (Craig Reed) and Hobby at 9am then soared off to SE (John Belsey & Dave Walker) - Permit only.

Pink-footed Goose just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm this afternoon (Mike Wakeman).

2 Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest this morning and 5 Dippers. Also of interest: Siskin and 7+ Marsh Tits (incl. family party: 2 adults & 2 juveniles) (Dave Jackson).

Pink-footed Goose at Longdon Marsh and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

2 Hobbies at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

June 10th

Yellow-legged Gull (3s) at Throckmorton Landfill Site this afternoon (Rob Prudden).

Little Tern at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes mid-morning then flew off SW (Des Jennings), plus 6 Ringed Plover until 9.45am when flew off (Mike Inskip) and Cuckoo this morning (Gert Corfield) - Permit only.

Red Kite at Hindlip flew south over Lower Smite Farm at 11.40am (Steve Bloomfield).

2 Cuckoos near Salwarpe along Droitwich Canal this evening (Dave Walker).

No reports.

Red Kite south of Barnt Green flew south over M42 at 5.30pm (Richard Hardbird).

Cuckoo at Drakes Broughton flew over B4084 at 8.30am (Paul Rhodes).

Hobby at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool at 10.20am (Dave Jackson). Also Turtle Dove reported on wires by Hobden Hall Farm this afternoon (also reported last week) - Permit only.

2 Cuckoos at Gwen Finch NR (Alan Chambers).

2 Mandarin (1 drake) at Fladbury on River Avon at Jubilee Bridge (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove still at Lenchwick (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

Red Kite in Droitwich drifted south over Witton at 4pm (Dave Hull).

Green Sandpiper at Throckmorton Lagoons at 2.30pm (Alan Chambers).

Little Egret at Pershore Wetlands NR late afternoon (Dave Jeynes).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool on east side this morning then flew to west side at 9.15am (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

Hobby at Tardebigge Reservoir chasing a House Martin (Alan Giles).

2 Hobbies over Norchard chasing a Swift this morning (Michael Southall).

Wood Warbler in the Wyre Forest singing at New Parks, plus Redstart singing and Tree Pipit singing. Also 2 Tree Pipits singing at Fletchers Coppice and 3+ Cuckoos singing: 2 at New Parks; 1 at Fortunes Green; 1 at Mawley Oak (Steve Davies).

Male Turtle Dove at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

Little Gull (1s) still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning and Cuckoo (Alan Giles). Also Bittern still this afternoon - Permit only.

Drake Goldeneye still at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning (Adam Holliday).

Red Kite soaring high over NE side of Harvington at midday and 3 male Turtle Doves around village (Rob Prudden).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool on east side viewable from West Hide this morning and 3 Little Gulls (all 1s) still (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

2 Mandarin (1 drake) again at Grimley on Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this morning (Terry Norledge).

3 Little Gulls (all 1s) still at Upton Warren NR this morning: 2 still at the Moors Pool; 1 at the Flashes, plus Ringed Plover and Dunlin. Also Bittern still at the Moors Pool this morning (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Drake Goldeneye still at Clifton Pits on main pit this afternoon (Adam Holliday).

3+ Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook, plus 2 Dippers (adult & juvenile) and 3 Cuckoos (Graham la Bouchardiere).

Drake Mandarin still at Grimley on Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this morning and Cuckoo (Chris Davies).

Bittern at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool flew from east shore early afternoon and then showing in tops of reeds at North Moors Pool (Dave Walker). Also 3 Little Gulls (all 1s) still at the Moors Pool and Cuckoo (Simon Vickers & Alan Giles) and Ringed Plover still at the Flashes (Graham la Bouchardiere) - Permit only.

Red Kite over Old Yarr 2.54pm - 2.57pm then flew towards Redditch town centre and Hobby at 3.08pm (Dave Jackson).

Dunlin at Clifton Pits and Hobby (Adam Holliday).

Drake Mandarin at Grimley old workings briefly this afternoon and then on Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this evening and Cuckoo, plus Pink-footed Goose still at Grimley new workings (Brian Stretch & Roger Backmore).

Turtle Dove at Harvington (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Cropthorne (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Lenchwick (Rob Prudden).

2 Cuckoos at Defford along River Avon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

Cuckoo at Powick flew over Prince Rupert Avenue this evening (Brian Stretch).

3 Little Gulls (all 1s) still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning (Dave Jackson) and still present this afternoon (Jason & Bev Kernohan), plus Dunlin at the Flashes (Dave Jackson) and Ringed Plover (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

2 Hobbies at Old Yarr late evening (Dave Jackson).

2 Hobbies at Ripple Pits this morning, plus 6 Ringed Plover and 2 Dunlin (Andy Warr).

Hobby flew west over Grimley old workings at 10am (Fergus Henderson).

Cuckoo flew over Hewell Grange this morning (Alan Giles).

3 Little Gulls (all 1s) still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning (Andy Warr). Also Little Gull (1s) at the Flashes until 6.30am when flew off east and 3 Dunlin (John Belsey) - Permit only.

7 Ringed Plover at Ripple Pits and 2 Dunlin (Andy Warr).

Hobby at Ryall Pits and 3 Yellow Wagtails (Andy Warr).

Pink-footed Goose again at Grimley in fields at new workings this afternoon.

No sign of female Red-necked Phalarope at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Female Red-necked Phalarope at Westwood Pool this evening and Pink-footed Goose this morning (Wayne Dutton). Special access has been granted for this evening only. From A38/A4133 roundabout take Westwood Way NE for c700 yards and turn left on to main drive and then take first gate on left to car park - please follow all on-site instructions. 

3 Little Gulls (all 1s) still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning and still present late evening, plus Hobby and Cuckoo (Phil Andrews, Gert Corfield, Tony Smith & Peter Heather) - Permit only.

Probable COMMON CRANE in Worcester flew SW calling over Berkeley Pendesham at 10.15pm (Steve Whitehouse).

3+ Little Gulls (all 1s) still at Upton Warren NR this morning: 3 at the Moors Pool; 1 at the Flashes and Dunlin (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

9 Mandarin (6 juveniles) between Arley and Trimpley on River Severn (Jason Kernohan).

Hobby flew NW over Wassell Grove Pools this morning (Craig Round).

Turtle Dove at Lenchwick (Rob Prudden).

3 Little Gulls (all 1s) still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning (Des Jennings, Gert Corfield & Terry Hinett) and Little Gull (1s) at the Flashes late morning (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

3 Mandarin (2 drakes) at Grimley on Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this evening (Brian Stretch).

Adult Pink-footed Goose still at Holt at Sling Pool this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Cuckoo in Kidderminster singing at Captains Pool briefly (Tony Smith).

Female Marsh Harrier at Upton Warren NR flew north over the Moors Pool at 9am (Terry Wells per Phil Andrews), plus 3 Little Gulls (all 1s) at the Moors Pool early morning (Chris Thomson) and still present this evening and 2 Little Egrets flew towards the Flashes this evening (John Belsey) - Permit only.

4 Turtle Doves in Coombegreen Common/Golden Valley area this morning and Cuckoo (Steve Avery).

2 Hobbies at Grimley this afternoon: 1 over Wagon Wheel Lane Pits; 1 over Camp Lane Pits (Brian Stretch).

Marsh Harrier at Upton Warren NR flew north over the North Moors Pool this evening - Permit only.

Adult Pink-footed Goose still at Holt at Sling Pool with Greylag Geese this afternoon (per Laurie Allan) and still present this evening with Canada Geese.

Male Yellow Wagtail at Grimley new workings flew over north end this evening.

Grasshopper Warbler singing at Lower Moor river meadows at 10.30pm (Rob Pruddden).

2 Red Kites at Grimley old workings soaring over main pool drifting towards Worcester at midday (Laurie Allan).

Red Kite at Flyford Flavell flew over tilled field adjacent to cricket ground (Gavin Peplow).

2 Yellow Wagtails at Honeybourne and Corn Bunting (Steve Martin).

3 Corn Buntings at North Littleton (Steve Martin).

20 Ringed Plover at Ripple Pits this morning and Turtle Dove (Andy Warr).

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

Spoonbill at Upton Warren NR flew low west over the Moors Pool at c6.45pm (Andy Pitt), plus Black Tern at the Flashes this morning (Phil Andrews) and then at the Moors Pool but flew off high SW, plus 5 Whimbrel flew over at 6am (Simon Vickers), Grasshopper Warbler at the Flashes singing at 1st flash this evening (Craig Reed) and Dunlin this morning (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

Spoonbill at Grimley flew low SSW over Wagon Wheel Lane Pits at 7.07pm and no further sign in area by 8.40pm but Red Kite drifted west over Grimley new workings at 7.35pm, plus female Mandarin on Wagon Wheel Lane Pits, Whmbrel through this evening (Brian Stretch) and Greenshank briefly this morning but no sign of any Sanderling (Ed Lea).

Red Kite in Worcester off Evendine Close over Worcester Dominies and Guild Cricket Club for 5 minutes at c3.30pm then flew off SW (Martin Flack).

Black-tailed Godwit flew north over Shenstone this evening (Jason Kernohan).

Adult Pink-footed Goose again at Holt at Sling Pool this afternoon and Hobby over (Chris Gray).

5 Ringed Plover at Ripple Pits this morning and Dunlin (Ed Lea). Also Greenshank this evening, plus 7 Ringed Plover and Dunlin still (Andy Warr).

Hobby at Ryall Pits this morning (Ed Lea).

Drake Goldeneye still at Clifton Pits this morning (Ed Lea & Adam Holliday).

Turtle Dove singing at Old Hills this afternoon and Cuckoo.

2 Sanderling at Grimley on Wagon Wheel Lane Pits along south shore of south pit late afternoon and showing well and Dunlin (Brian Stretch).

Whimbrel flew over Lower Moor calling at 10.40pm (Rob Prudden).

7 Ringed Plover at Throckmorton Lagoons circled with 5 Dunlin c.3.45pm then flew north (Rob Prudden).

3 Spotted Flycatchers at Knapp & Papermill NR in Tor Coppice above orchard. Also of interest: Siskin on south side of Papermill Meadow at 2pm (Fergus Henderson).

3 Turtle Doves at Honeybourne (Steve Martin).

Female Wheatear on Walton Hill (Paul Legge).

Turtle Dove still at Coombegreen Common this morning and Cuckoo in area (Steve Avery).

Redstart at Longdon Marsh along bridleway west of Longdon village this morning and Cuckoo (Steve Avery).

Pied Flycatcher in the Wyre Forest along disused railway line this afternoon and 3 Wood Warblers singing.

Grasshopper Warbler still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool singing between concrete hide and Bittern Hide at 9.55am (Alan Giles) - Permit only.

Turtle Dove at Lenchwick (Rob Prudden).

2 Dunlin at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

Hobby flew through Upper Bittell Reservoir late morning (Tim Jones).

Hobby at Lydiate Ash flew north at 7.05am (Simon Vickers).

2 Dunlin at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Hobby at Lydiate Ash flew north at 7.05am (Simon Vickers).

No sign of Osprey at Tardebigge Reservoir this morning.

Osprey at Tardebigge Reservoir mid-afternoon then flew towards Bittell Reservoirs and Red Kite over (Gordon Greaves per Terry Hinett).

Red Kite flew over Wick mid-morning, plus 2 Yellow Wagtails and 2 Turtle Doves through (Rob Prudden).

Red Kite in Worcester flew high south over St Johns at c4.30pm (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

Spotted Flycatcher in the Wyre Forest singing at Doghanging Coppice and Redstart at Bliss Gate singing at Old Bliss Farm in garden and oak trees in pigcote (Steve Davies).

Cuckoo singing at Wassell Grove Pools (Steve Davis).

2 Dunlin at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Coombegreen Common this morning and 2 Cuckoos (Steve Avery).

3 Ringed Plover at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning and still present this afternoon and Dunlin. Also Cuckoo at the Moors Pool (Terry Hinett & Des Jennings) - Permit only.

Whimbrel west through Upper Bittell Reservoir mid-morning (Terry Hinett).

Grasshopper Warbler still at Oakley Pool singing again this evening and Hobby (Dave Walker).

Cuckoo near Salwarpe this evening (Dave Walker).

2 Spotted Flycatchers in the Wyre Forest at Uncllys Farm in orchard this afternoon and 2 Cuckoos near Dowles Brook (Tony Smith).

Wheatear at Shenstone on concrete pad along Witch Lane (Michael Southall).

Dunlin at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes late afternoon (Simon Vickers) - Permit only.

Grasshopper Warbler at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool between concrete hide and Bittern Hide (Alan Giles) - Permit only.

Turtle Dove at Honeybourne at 7.30pm (Steve Martin).

Red Kite flew high ENE over Pershore at 4.25pm (Dave Jeynes).

2 male Spotted Flycatchers singing in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook this morning: 1 above Knowles Mill; 1 near car park by river flow measurement station. Also 9 Wood Warblers in area, plus 3 Tree Pipits, 6 Redstarts and Woodcock (Andy Warr).

3 Ringed Plover at Ripple Pits this evening (Andy Warr).

Drake Goosander at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus drake Goldeneye still and Hobby (Adam Holliday).

Turtle Dove singing at Ripple Pits this afternoon and 2 Dunlin but no sign of Wood Sandpiper and no sign of Sanderling (Andy Warr).

3 Red-crested Pochard (1 drake) still at Bredon's Hardwick on fishing pit this afternoon (Andy Warr).

6 Wood Warblers still in the Wyre Forest in Dowles Brook area this morning, plus 10+ Tree Pipits, 3 Redstarts, 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers, 4 Dippers and 2 Cuckoos (Gert Corfield).

Wheatear still at Shenstone (Chris Jackson).

Drake Garganey at Clifton Pits on southern pit this morning and still present this afternoon, plus Dunlin, drake Goldeneye still on main pit and 5 Hobbies (Adam Holliday).

Wood Sandpiper still at Ripple Pits this afternoon, plus Sanderling still and Dunlin (Andy Warr).

Mediterranean Gull (2s) at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this evening then flew east at 6.18pm and present again from c 7.30pm (Craig Reed & Dave Walker) - Permit only.

Adult Pink-footed Goose still at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this afternoon (Chris Davies).

Wheatear at Shenstone (Paul Legge).

Sanderling at Ripple Pits this afternoon (Rob Prudden) and still present at 7.15pm but elusive (Gavin Peplow), plus Wood Sandpiper still, Greenshank until 5.30pm, 4 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover and Hobby (Andy Warr & Rob Prudden).

Red Kite on the Malvern Hills over North Hill this afternoon (Mick Woodward).

Red Kite flew low SW over Walton Hill at 12.50pm and Cuckoo singing (Warren Gill).

Whimbrel at Grimley new workings at north end mid-afternoon, plus male Whinchat on fence posts at north end of sheepfield and Yellow Wagtail. Also Hobby over heronry wood, Dunlin at Grimley old workings and adult Pink-footed Goose still at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Brian Stretch).  For a picture of the Whimbrel click on GALLERY link above.

2 Egyptian Geese again at Bredon's Hradwick mid-afternoon (Ian Lavell).

Drake Goldeneye still at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus 4 Hobbies, Yellow Wagtail (Adam Holliday) and White Wagtail (Ian Guest).

Dunlin at Ryall Pits (Andy Warr).

Wood Sandpiper still at Ripple Pits on large island this morning (Andy Warr) and still present this evening (Ed Lea), plus 2 Dunlin and 2 Ringed Plover (Andy Warr).

2 Yellow Wagtails at Elmley Lovett (Michael Southall).

Adult Mediterranean Gull at Kemerton Lake NR on main lake at 4.15pm.

Grasshopper Warbler still at Oakley Marsh singing from main reedbed this evening and Cuckoo (Dave Walker).

5 Hobbies at Clifton Pits this morning (Andy Warr).

Male Pied Flycatcher singing in the Wyre Forest, plus 5 Wood Warblers singing, 3 Tree Pipits and Dipper (Jason Kernohan). 

Wheatear on Broadway Hill in pasture field just south of Broadway Tower (Steve Martin).

Grasshopper Warbler still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes early morning and Hobby - Permit only.

Adult Pink-footed Goose still at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this morning (Terry Hinett).

Wood Sandpiper at Ripple Pits on large island this afternooon and Hobby (Andy Warr).

Mediterranean Gull (2s) at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit late morning and 2 Red-crested Pochard (1 drake), plus female Red-crested Pochard on fishing pit and Corn Bunting (Andy Warr).

No sign of Long-eared Owl at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning but 2 Yellow Wagtails (male this morning/female this afternoon) (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

Male Whinchat at Upper Bittell Reservoir in field on north side on hedge north of public footpath from Cofton Richards Farm (Chris Thomson).

Female Whinchat still near Shenstone along Back Lane on oilseed rape crop and 3 Wheatear along Stanklyn Lane (Terry Hinett).

Wheatear at Ryall Pits and Hobby (Andy Warr).

Pink-footed Goose still at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this afternoon (Ed Lea).

Long-eared Owl still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool roosting in reedbed on east side this morning (Dave Walker) and still present this afternoon and showing well (Andrew Crumpton), plus Yellow Wagtail at the Moors Pool this morning (Gert Corfield) and Wheatear at the Flashes briefly (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Female Whinchat near Shenstone along Back Lane on fence posts, plus Wheatear on Heath Lane in paddock (Terry Hinett) and 3 Wheatear along Stanklyn Lane in paddocks (Terry Hinett & Jason Kernohan).

Spotted Flycatcher in a Westmancote garden (Rob Prudden).

5 Hobbies at Clifton Pits this afternoon and drake Goldeneye (Andy Warr).

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Grimley new workings this afternoon (Jason Kernohan) and Pink-footed Goose still at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits at 5pm (Roger Blackmore).

Male Yellow Wagtail at Upper Bittell Reservoir by sailing club (Steven Payne).

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

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

Wheatear at Norchard (Michael Southall). 

Male Wheatear at Wassell Grove Pools in field adjacent to track to pools briefly early morning (Craig Round) and 4 Yellow Wagtails in heavy horse paddock then flew towards Severn Trent station (Laurie Allan).

No sign of any Dotterel on Bredon Hill on east side in ploughed field by horse gallops early morning SO.979.383.

2 Dotterel on Bredon Hill on east side in ploughed field by horse gallops this afternoon and still present this evening SO.979.383, plus Red Kite flew over this afternoon and Crossbill flew over (Andy Warr). Access from Ashton-under-Hill.

Long-eared Owl still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool roosting in reedbed on east side this morning (Dave Walker) and still present late afternoon and showing well, plus 2 Sandwich Terns at the Moors Pool mid-morning (Gordon Greaves per Dave Walker) then flew off at c1pm, Whimbrel at 6.15am (Gert Corfield & Terry Hinett) and Greenshank at the Flashes 7.30am - 7.35am (Terry Hinett) and present again late afternoon and Grasshopper Warbler singing behind 1st flash again this afternoon (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

Turtle Dove at Westmancote on overhead cables along Farm Lane this morning and still present this evening (Geoff Bryant).

2 Red-crested Pochard (1 drake) still at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit this afternoon (Andy Warr).

Long-eared Owl at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool on east side roosting on stump in reedbed late morning and still present this evening hunting over reeds around north end of Moors Pool and North Moors Pool and showing well (many obs). Please follow on-site viewing instructions. Also 3 Greenshank on Amy's Marsh from c9.05am (John Belsey) and still present until 7.30pm when flew off north (John Coombes) - Permit only.

Little Gull (1s) at Clifton Pits on main pit late afternoon, plus 3 Hobbies, drake Goldeneye again and 3 Yellow Wagtails (Adam Holliday).

3 Greenshank at Grimley new workings on main pool until c8.40am when flew NE (Andy Warr).

Male Whinchat just north of Redditch at Lower Park this evening (Mike Wakeman).

Tree Pipit on the Malvern Hills along ridge path c1/2 mile north of British Camp late afternoon (John Bescoby). Also male Redstart singing from trees between Broad Down and Hangmans Hill and Cuckoo, plus 2 Redstarts (1 male) just south of Clutters Cave (Ian Guest).

Hobby over Oakley Pool this afternoon (Mike Inskip).

Cuckoo at Stoulton this morning (Paul Rhodes).

Dunlin in Stourport-on-Severn flew along River Severn and landed in basin area late morning (Craig Reed).

2 Wheatear at Westwood Pool this morning and Cuckoo (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Adult Kittiwake at Upton Warren NR flew NE through the Moors Pool late morning and Greenshank on Amy's Marsh briefly (John Belsey & Stuart Croft), plus 23 Whimbrel flew north over sailing lake at 9.30am and 18 Whimbrel at the Moors Pool mid-morning then flew north and Arctic Tern lingering (Andy Warr), Greenshank flew NE over the Moors Pool at 3.30pm (John Ridley), 16+ Arctic Terns through: 12 through the Moors Pool at 7am (Gert Corfield), 14 through the Flashes at 7.03am; 1 through at 8am (John Belsey) and 1 through at 8.30am, plus Mediterranean Gull (1s) still at the Moors Pool this morning (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

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Sanderling at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits on causeway late morning but no further sign mid-afternoon, plus Dunlin, adult Pink-footed Goose and Yellow Wagtail over. Also Wheatear at Grimley new workings and Yellow Wagtail (Brian Stretch).

24 Whimbrel flew NE over Wassell Grove Pools at 11.13am and 3 Hobbies flew through: 2 NE; 1 WNW (Craig Round).

9+ Arctic Terns at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon (Terry Hinett & Chris Thomson).

12 Arctic Terns at Defford flew north through Red Star Reservoir at c10am (Rob Prudden).

Grasshopper Warbler at Old Yarr this morning and showing well (Dave Jackson).

2 Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit this afternoon and 3 Yellow Wagtails (Andy Warr).

7 Yellow Wagtails at Ripple Pits this afternooon (Andy Warr). 

Female Wheatear still between Summerfield and Stone in paddocks along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon and Yellow Wagtail over (Jason Kernohan).

May 7th

Marsh Harrier (prob. 1s male) at Upton Warren NR flew south over the Moors Pool at 4.20pm (Gordon Greaves per Phil Andrews), plus Arctic Tern flew north at 10.13am (Dave Jackson) and Mediterranean Gull (1s) still at the Flashes this morning (Phil Andrews) then on the Moors Pool at midday - Permit only.

Hobby at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus 3+ Yellow Wagtails and Cuckoo (Adam Holliday). Also Yellow Wagtail this morning (Ed Lea).

2 Woodcock roding in the Wyre Forest this evening and 2 Tree Pipits singing (Jason Kernohan, Tony Smith & Brian Ricketts).

Male Wheatear at West Hagley Fields (Laurie Allan).

5 Wheatear (3 males) between Summerfield and Stone in paddocks along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

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

2 Wheatear at Tanwood in sheep field this afternoon (Terry Hinett). 

Yellow Wagtail at Ripple Pits this morning (Ed Lea).

Yellow Wagtail at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this morning and adult Pink-footed Goose (Ed Lea).

Drake Garganey at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit late morning (Ed Lea) and still present this evening, plus Whimbrel and 2 Red-crested Pochard (1 drake) (Ian & Sue Lavell).

Mediterranean Gull (1s) at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool briefly at 4.20pm (Phil Andrews) then on the Flashes this evening (Mike Wakeman) - different individual to the one present from April 29th to May 1st. Also 3 Black-tailed Godwits at the Flashes from 8.45am then flew towards the Moors Pool at 10.40am, plus Whimbrel from 9.15am and still present this afternoon (Terry Hinett), 13 Avocet (3 chicks) (Des Jennings), 2 Wheatear in field behind main hide, Hobby at the Moors Pool and Yellow Wagtail (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

2 Arctic Terns at Westwood Pool this morning and still present this afternoon but no further sign this evening, plus 2 Hobbies (Wayne Dutton) and 2 Whinchat on fence posts at midday but elusive (Terry Hinett) and one still present this evening - Permit only.

Pied Flycatcher in the Wyre Porest in disused railway line area briefly this morning, plus Spotted Flycatcher, 5 Wood Warblers, Tree Pipit, Dipper and 2 Mandarin (Dave Jackson).

2 female Wheatear at Norchard (Michael Southall).

3 Wheatear (2 males) between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane this morning (Jason Kernohan).

Adult Little Gull at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool late afternoon and Whinchat (John Ridley) - Permit only.

Osprey at Clifton Pits flew NW at 11am, plus 2 Hobbies over main pit, 2 Yellow Wagtails at north edge of village and Cuckoo flew east (Mike Metcalf).

Female Black Redstart still on Bredon Hill on east side along ridge on stone wall and also ranging to hawthorn scrub at bottom of slope and 4 Wheatear (3 males) (Rob Prudden).

3 Wheatear (1 male) at Honeybourne and Corn Bunting (Steve Martin).

2 Yellow Wagtails at Podmore (Michael Southall).

2 Red-crested Pochard (1 drake) still at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit (Rob Prudden).

7 Wood Warblers (5 singing males) in the Wyre Porest along disused railway line this morning and 4 Redstarts singing (Phil Andrews).

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

2 Turtle Doves still at Throckmorton Lagoons and Cuckoo (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Bishampton (Rob Prudden).

Cuckoo at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

Avocet at Clifton Pits landed on southern pit at 10.55am then in SE corner of main pit early afternoon and still present this evening, plus 2 Whimbrel flew NE from flood water behind Lower Clifton House at 10.45am, 2 Hobbies, Wheatear on central bund and 2 Yellow Wagtails (Adam Holliday). Also up to 5 Hobbies present over main pit mid-afternoon (Roger Baldock), plus Whimbrel flew north at 7.35pm, 15 Yellow Wagtails, Hobby and Dunlin (Steve Whitehouse).

Turnstone at Bredon's Hardwick through main pit (Rob Prudden).

14 Arctic Terns at Upton Warren NR at sailing pool for c3 minutes this morning then at the Moors Pool briefly (John Belsey), plus Yellow Wagtail at the Flashes and female Redstart behind hide briefly (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

2 Whimbrel at Longdon Marsh 11.10am - 11.40am (Rob Prudden).

Female Black Redstart still on Bredon Hill on east side in hawthorns along ridge on stone wall but elusive (Steve Whitehouse). Also 6 Wheatear (4 males) in area early afternoon (Andy Warr).

2 Red-crested Pochard (1 drake) at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit and 2 Ringed Plover (Rob Prudden, Andy Warr & Steve Whitehouse).

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

Yellow Wagtail flew ESE over Wassell Grove Pools this morning (Craig Round).

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

3 Wheatear (2 males) between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane this morning (Jason Kernohan).

2 Wheatear at Grimley new workings at north end this morning (Roger Blackmore) and Yellow Wagtail at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Mike Bourne).

Marsh Harrier (2cy female) at Upton Warren NR flew over the Flashes at 7.30am (Simon Vickers) then flew low over reeds at north end of the Moors Pool at 8.15am when landed briefly then flew off over North Moors Pool (Alan Hambury) and relocated over north side of Education Reserve early afternoon (Dave Walker) then drifted towards the Flashes but no further sign by this evening. Also Red Kite over Education Reserve this morning (per Dave Walker), female Ruddy Shelduck again on the Moors Pool mid-morning (Stuart Andrews), Cuckoo (Alan Hambury) and Dunlin (Craig Reed) - Permit only.

Female Black Redstart still on Bredon Hill on east side in hawthorns along ridge wall but very elusive and 9 Wheatear on hill (Francis Peplow).

Male Redstart at Hewell Lake in wood around lake (Alan Giles) - Permit only.

Grasshopper Warbler still at Oakley Marsh singing again this evening and Cuckoo late afternoon (Ed Lea).

2 Turtle Doves at Throckmorton Lagoons, plus Hobby, Dunlin and 2 Cuckoos (Gavin Peplow & Rob Prudden).

3 Crossbills flew NNE over Wassell Grove Pools at 7.47am (Craig Round).

Hobby at Clifton Pits this morning (Ed Lea). Also 4 Hobbies over main pit this afternoon (Mike Inskip), plus White Wagtail, 7+ Yellow Wagtails and 2 Cuckoos (Adam Holliday).

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

Wood Warbler in the Wyre Porest along disused railway line, plus Redstart, Tree Pipit, Cuckoo and Dipper along Dowles Brook (Mike Wakeman).

Male Whinchat at Caunsall in horse paddocks this morning and 8 Wheatear (Terry Hinett).

Female Whinchat between Summerfield and Stone in ploughed field along Stanklyn Lane this morning and still present this afternoon and 4 Wheatear (Terry Hinett).

2 Wheatear (1 male) along road between Upton Snodsbury and Peopleton (Terry Hinett).

Female Wheatear at Holt in pig pens this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

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

Cuckoo at Castlemorton Common this morning (Ed Lea).

Female Black Redstart still on Bredon Hill on east side in hawthorns along ridge wall late afternoon but mobile and elusive in strong winds (Steve Whitehouse). Also 13 Wheatear (5 males incl. Greenland Wheatear) on east side early afternoon (Andy Warr).

Red Kite at Upton Warren NR over the Moors Pool then flew east this morning and Hobby over sailing lake at 8.36am (Dave Jackson), plus Arctic Tern at the Flashes early morning then relocated at the Moors Pool and still present late afternoon, Whimbrel showing well early morning and 2 Ringed Plover (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

Female Ruddy Shelduck at Clifton Pits on small west pool this morning, plus male Wheatear still on track south of main pit and 2 Yellow Wagtails (Adam Holliday).

Hobby behind Bromsgrove Rugby Club this morning (Gert Corfield).

Hobby at Ripple Pits (Andy Warr).

6 Wheatear (4 males) near Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm (Steve Bloomfield).

2 Wheatear (1 male) between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Female Wheatear (probable 'leucorhoa'/Greenland Wheatear) at Wassell Grove Pools along track to pools briefly at 11.55am (Craig Round).

Ringed Plover at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this morning and 2 Wheatear at Grimley new workings at north end (Brian Stretch).

Marsh Harrier (female/immature) at Strensham Lagoons flew north along River Avon at c5.30pm and Cuckoo, plus 2 Yellow Wagtails at Bredon Field Farm and 3 Wheatear (Mick Woodward).

Female Black Redstart on Bredon Hill on east side, plus female Ring Ouzel and 4 Wheatear (Gavin Peplow).

2 Hobbies at Kemerton Lake NR (Gavin Peplow).

Ringed Plover at Ryall Pits (Gavin Peplow).

Spotted Flycatcher at Sheriff's Lench in garden this morning (Rob Prudden) and Cuckoo.

Mediterranean Gull (1s) still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes early morning and still present this evening, plus Whimbrel, Grasshopper Warbler still singing, 2 Ringed Plover and Dunlin. Also Grasshopper Warbler still singing at the Moors Pool in southern boundary area, Hobby and female Ruddy Shelduck still but mobile between both sides of the reserve (John Belsey, Andy Warr, Craig Reed & Tim Jones) - Permit only.

Turtle Dove at Lower Moor late afternoon (Rob Prudden) and Cuckoo this morning.

Turtle Dove at Throckmorton outer lagoon at 8.30am (Dave Jackson) and Cuckoo.

3 Hobbies at Clifton Pits over main pit, plus male Wheatear on track south of main pit and Yellow Wagtail over (Adam Holliday).

Greenshank at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit this morning (Rob Prudden).

Grasshopper Warbler at Birlingham singing along River Avon early morning (Rob Prudden).

Wheatear at Ripple Pits this morning, plus 3 Ringed Plover and Dunlin (Ed Lea).

2 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp above horseshoe path, plus Tree Pipit in area and 6 Redstarts.

Cuckoo at Egdon singing in hedgerow near Egdon House this morning (Paul Rhodes).

Cuckoo at Gwen Finch NR this morning.

Mediterranean Gull (1s) still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes early morning and present again this evening, plus Grasshopper Warbler still singing and Ringed Plover. Also female Ruddy Shelduck at the Moors Pool briefly then flew SW and present again late morning and then on the Flashes late afternoon, plus Hobby, Grasshopper Warbler still singing, Common Tern and 50+ Swifts (Dave Walker) - Permit only. For pictures of the Mediterranean Gull and Ruddy Shelduck click on GALLERY link above.

Adult Pink-footed Goose still at Holt just west of church at Sling Pool (Terry Hinett).

Female Whinchat at Wilden Marsh on east side of canal in damp field viewable from metal gate at Oldington Bridge this afternoon.

Female Wheatear SW of Cookhill this morning (Steven Payne).

6 Wheatear at Hill & Moor Landfill Site (Rob Prudden).

2 female Wheatear at Barnett Brook in ploughed field (Terry Hinett).

2 Ringed Plover at Lower Moor and female Ruddy Shelduck 10.05am - 10.20am at least (Rob Prudden).

Garden Warbler at Wassell Grove Pools this morning (Sam Clement).

15+ Swifts at Grimley new workings this morning and 3 Common Terns still but no sign of any Whinchat (Mike Metcalf). Also c20 Swifts at Top Barn Farm (Steve Avery).

Mediterranean Gull (1s) at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes late evening, plus 2 Dunlin and 5 Ringed Plover and 2 Dunlin at the Moors Pool (Mike Wakeman). Also 2 Grasshopper Warblers: 1 still at the Moors Pool singing in southern boundary area this morning (Stuart Andrews) and still present this evening; 1 at the Flashes singing behind 1st flash this evening (Andy Warr) - Permit only.

2 Whinchat (1 male) at Throckmorton Lagoons late afternoon, plus 8 Wheatear, Cuckoo and 2 Swifts (Rob Prudden).

2 Whinchat (1 male) at Grimley new workings on fence along west side of main pool late morning (Roger Blackmore, Terry Norledge & Mike Bourne) and male still present late afternoon.

Female Whinchat between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon (John Cox) and 3 Wheatear (Jason Kernohan).

Male Pied Flycatcher in the Wyre Porest along disused railway line, plus 5 Wood Warblers, Tree Pipit and 3 Garden Warblers (Terry Hinett).

Adult Pink-footed Goose still at Holt just west of church at Sling Pool this morning (Roger Blackmore, Terry Norledge & Mike Bourne).

Grasshopper Warbler singing at Lower Moor this morning and Cuckoo (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR this afternoon and Cuckoo (Mike Inskip).

2 Wheatear at Caunsall in ploughed field (Terry Hinett).

2 Wheatear (1 male) at Elmley Lovett in sheep field this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

4 Wheatear (3 males) just north of Redditch at Lower Park fisheries this morning (Steven Payne).

Male Wheatear at Wassell Grove in field adjacent to main track to fishing pools near water station this morning (Sam Clement).

Wheatear at Hartlebury in park field near castle this morning (Micael Southall).

3+ Swifts at Kemerton Lake NR (Ian Lavell).

2+ Swifts over Worcester Cathedral at 8.30am (Paul Rhodes).

Grasshopper Warbler in Gwen Finch NR area and 3 Cuckoos (Rob Prudden).

Grasshopper Warbler singing at Feckenham Wylde Moor NR this afternoon (Andy Warr).

Grasshopper Warbler still between Droitwich and Salwarpe singing at Coney Meadow reedbed this evening (Dave Walker).

Grasshopper Warbler still in Redditch singing at Ipsley Alders NR (Alan Giles). Please keep to footpaths.

Turtle Dove at Coombgreen Common this evening (Mick Woodward).

Hobby at Clevelode over River Severn this evening (Ian Guest).

Hobby at Wychbold flew over M5 junction 5 this morning (Gert Corfield).

Cuckoo singing at Cleeve Prior NR and Yellow Wagtail in nearby ploughed field (Chris Lane).

White Wagtail at Kemerton Lake NR and 9 Swifts (Rob Prudden).

5+ Wood Warblers still in the Wyre Forest in disused railway line area, plus 5+ Tree Pipits, 2+ Redstarts and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Nick Barlow). Also Garden Warbler along disused railway line near Lodge Hill Farm, plus Cuckoo and Swift (Dave Hull & Mike Metcalf).

3 Wheatear at Wassell Grove in field adjacent to main track to fishing pools this morning (Sam Clement).

2 Wheatear at Shenstone this afternoon (Paul Legge).

Wood Warbler at Lower Bittell Reservoir singing along path to Upper Bittell Reservoir (Alan Giles).

Female Ring Ouzel on the Malvern Hills on British Camp on east side and female Wheatear (Nicky Quinn).

2 Grasshopper Warblers (1 singing) between Droitwich and Salwarpe at Coney Meadow reedbed this evening and showing well, plus Little Egret flew over, Cuckoo and Green Sandpiper flew in at dusk (Dave Walker).

Grasshopper Warbler still in Redditch at Ipsley Alders NR singing in centre of reserve this morning (Steven Payne). Please keep to footpaths.

Grasshopper Warbler still singing at Oakley Marsh this evening (Andy Warr).

Little Egret in Pershore just NNE of town centre at Pershore Wetlands NR this evening (Dave Jeynes).

Male Pied Flycatcher in the Wyre Porest in disused railway line area, plus 6 male Wood Warblers singing, Tree Pipit, female Redstart, Cuckoo and Garden Warbler (Jason Kernohan & Tony Smith). For a picture of one of the Wood Warblers click on GALLERY link above.

2 Hobbies at Upton Warren NR from Bittern Hide at 1.30pm, plus Avocet and 12+ Swifts (John Coombes) - Permit only.

2 Hobbies at Clifton Pits over main pit this morning and Ringed Plover on silt pit south of main pit (John Ridley).

Hobby near Stoulton flew over B4084 Norton road junction at 9am (Paul Rhodes).

Hobby at Lower Moor and Garden Warbler (Rob Prudden).

9 Wheatear on Bredon Hill at east end this afternoon (Rob Prudden).

2 Wheatear (1 male) at Honeybourne (Steve Martin).

Female Wheatear at Norchard (Michael Southall). 

4 Wheatear (3 males) between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane this evening and Fieldare (Jason Kernohan).

Cuckoo singing at Chaddesley Corbett this evening (Jason Kernohan).

Female Wheatear near Coombgreen at Golden Valley this morning (Steve Avery).

Male Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park this afternoon and female Yellow Wagtail (Mike Wakeman).

2 Swifts on SE side of Worcester over Whittington at 3pm (John Bescoby).

Whimbrel still at Grimley new workings this evening and Cuckoo singing towards Top Barn Farm (Phil Bottom).

Male Pied Flycatcher singing in the Wyre Porest in disused railway line area this morning, plus 4 Wood Warblers, Garden Warbler, 3 Tree Pipits and Redstart (Ed Lea).

Grasshopper Warbler still singing at Castlemorton Common this evening (Nicky Quinn).

Grasshopper Warbler still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool singing in southern boundary area this morning, plus 4 Swifts and 2 Common Terns (Ray Currier & Stuart Andrews) - Permit only. For a picture of the Grasshopper Warbler click on GALLERY link above.

Wheatear at Bransford flew across lane between Bransford and Smith End Green at 10.30am (Fergus Henderson).

3 female Wheatear on Bredon Hill in summit tower area and 4 male Redstarts (Steve Avery).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Adult Pink-footed Goose still at Holt just west of church at Sling Pool this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

2 Yellow Wagtails still at Bluntington in ploughed field late morning (Jason Kernohan).

2 male Garden Warblers singing at Cutnall Green (Steve Davies).

2 Swifts at Hewell Grange over lake this afternoon (Alan Giles).

12+ Swifts over Upper Bittell Reservoir this morning (Steven Payne).

2 Sandwich Terns at Upton Warren NR on sailing pool early afternoon and then relocated on the Flashes and still present this evening (Phil Andrews & Dave Walker), plus Whimbrel briefly this morning and Dunlin (Gert Corfield). Also Grasshopper Warbler at the Moors Pool singing in SW marsh/southern boundary area this morning and still singing at midday and 5 Swifts over (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

14 Whimbrel at Clifton Pits on east shore of main pit this evening then flew north, plus female Wheatear on central bund, Yellow Wagtail and 2 Swifts (Adam Holliday).

Turtle Dove at Throckmorton (Francis Peplow).

3 Ring Ouzels at Wassell Grove flew west over pools at 10.45am, plus 2 Wheatear (1 male) in field adjacent to track and 2 Swifts over (Sam Clement).

3 Grasshopper Warblers still at Oakley Marsh early morning (John Ridley).

2 Grasshopper Warblers still at Castlemorton Common (Mick Woodward).

Grasshopper Warbler at Strensham (Francis Peplow).

Garden Warbler at Wilden (Laurie Allan).

5 Yellow Wagtails at Bluntington in ploughed field this evening then flushed by Sparrowhawk (Jason Kernohan).

Yellow Wagtail at Upton Snodsbury in sheep field this afternoon (Brian Stretch).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on fishing pit and 3 Dunlin on main pit (Gavin Peplow).

3 Hobbies over Cropthorne this morning and 40 Golden Plover (Gavin Peplow).

Ringed Plover at Ryall Pits briefly, plus Wheatear and Swift (Gavin Peplow).

2 Wheatear on Bredon Hill (Francis Peplow).

Whimbrel still at Grimley new workings at north end by burst water pipe this evening and Wheatear (Roger Blackmore).

3 Wheatear (1 male) just north of Redditch at Lower Park this evening and male Yellow Wagtail (Mike Wakeman). 

3 Wheatear still between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane in field with yellow trailer this morning (Terry Hinett).

Dunlin at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

2 Common Terns at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 Swifts in Worcester at St Johns flew west over Winchester Avenue this morning (Brian Stretch).

Male Pied Flycatcher singing in the Wyre Porest in disused railway line area this morning, plus 4 male Wood Warblers singing, 9 male Tree Pipits singing, 7 male Redstarts singing, Cuckoo, 2 Dippers and 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers (Gavin Peplow).

2 White Wagtails at Kemerton Lake NR, plus Yellow Wagtail and Wheatear (Gavin Peplow).

3 Grasshopper Warblers at Castlemorton Common this evening.

Whimbrel still at Grimley new workings at north end by burst water pipe this evening and Yellow Wagtail over (Brian Stretch). Also Swift flew south over Grimley old workings at 6.30am and Cuckoo (Fergus Henderson).

Adult Pink-footed Goose still at Holt just west of church at Sling Pool this morning (Dave Jackson) and still present this evening. Also Wheatear this afternoon (Ed Lea) and 8 Yellow Wagtails flew east over set-a-side field at 8pm (Brian Stretch).

Male Greenland Wheatear between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane in field with yellow trailer this evening and 2 possible Greenland Wheatear (male & female/1s male) (Andy Warr).

Yellow Wagtail at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus Cuckoo and 10 Swifts this morning only (Adam Holliday).

Garden Warbler in Stourport at Mount Pleasant (Geoff Laight).

Grasshopper Warbler at Upton Warren NR singing in hedgerow along River Salwarpe between Moors Pool and A38 this morning. Also Swift and Common Tern (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

Wood Warbler singing at Westwood Pool this morning and 2 Common Terns (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 Grasshopper Warblers at Birlingham singing along brook c1/4 mile east of lower fishermens car park this morning and showing well (Andy Warr). Walk east along grass track alongside brook, cross brook over small bridge and walk past small reedbed to rough grassland to view surrounding hedgerows. Also 2 Hobbies in area this afternoon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

Male Whinchat at Tanwood on hedgerow late morning (Terry Hinett).

Wheatear at Ripple in field by main entrance to sand pits late morning (Andy Warr). 

5 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp on eastern slope above horseshoe bend path (Mick Woodward).

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

7 Wheatear (3 males) at West Hagley Fields early morning and 2 White Wagtails (Laurie Allan).

3 Wheatear (2 males) still at Churchill in horse paddocks this morning (Terry Hinett).

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

No sign of Quail at Ab Lench this morning (Francis Peplow).

Golden Eagle (presumed escape) reported over Lickey Hills Country Park.

Quail singing at Ab Lench at 11.40pm (Francis Peplow).

2 Whimbrel at Grimley new workings at north end this morning but elusive and 1 still present this afternoon, plus Yellow Wagtail over and 2 Common Terns (Brian Stretch). Also female Wheatear in field opposite A443 Tarmac entrance and Yellow Wagtail (Terry Hinett) and Cuckoo at east end of Wagon Wheel Lane late morning (Andy Warr).

Pink-footed Goose still at Holt just west of church at Sling Pool this afternoon (Jason Kernohan & Tony Smith).

2 Pied Flycatchers (1 male) at Knapp & Papermill NR (Fergus Henderson). Please keep to footpaths at all times.

Female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Old Yarr at 5.27pm (Dave Jackson).

Male Whinchat at Barnett Brook in horse paddocks this afternoon (Terry Hinett) and 5 Wheatear this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

10 Wheatear at Churchill in horse paddocks this evening (Terry Hinett).

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

Male Redstart at Lower Moor and 2 Mandarin (Rob Prudden).

Male Wheatear west of Worcester near Rushwick along Otherton Lane this morning (Terry Norledge).

Male Wheatear between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane this morning (Jason Kernohan).

Grasshopper Warbler still in Redditch singing at Ipsley Alders NR this morning (Dave Jackson).

Female Pied Flyctacher in the Wyre Forest along disused railway line this morning and 2 Wood Warblers singing (Chris Jackson).

5 Grasshopper Warblers at Oakley Marsh early morning: 3 (2 singing males) in NE corner; 2 (1 singing) on SE side along edge of reedbed (Andy Warr & Steve Whitehouse).

2 Ringed Plover at Ryall Pits this evening (Gavin Peplow).

3 Wheatear at Broadway Hill (Steve Martin).

6 Wheatear at Churchill in ploughed field this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

White Wagtail at Chaddesley Corbett in ploughed field this afternoon (Terry Hinett). 

2 Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers near Callow End at Old Hills at 7.25am (Simon Vickers).

Yellow Wagtail in Hallow in field behind Ladygo Stores at 11am (David Benton).

2 Swifts flew north over West Hagley at c11.30am (Laurie Allan).

2 Cuckoos singing at Feckenham Wylde Moor NR (Paul Rhodes).

2 Lesser Whitethroats still at Stoulton singing in hedgerows around Millenium Wood (Paul Rhodes).

Lesser Whitethroat at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool in car park area this morning (John Bescoby).

Osprey flew north along Teme Valley viewed from Shelsley Beauchamp (Nigel Fellows).

Tree Sparrow between Summerfield and Stone in scrub hedge along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon then flew towards Stone and 2 Wheatear still (Jason Kernohan).

2 Wheatear (1 male) near Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm late evening (Steven Bloomfield).

2 Yellow Wagtails at Bluntington flew over ploughed field this afternoon (Jason Kernohan & Tony Smith).

White Wagtail at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes briefly at 2.25pm and 2 Reed Warblers at the Moors Pool (Mike Wakeman). Also 2 Dunlin late afternoon: 1 on the Moors Pool; 1 on the Flashes (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

2 Grasshopper Warblers singing at Oakley Marsh early morning (Ed Lea) and 1 singing again in adjacent damp field late evening (Dave Walker).

2 male Wheatear at Honeybourne at 7.30pm and Corn Bunting (Steve Martin).

Male Wheatear at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this evening and 3 Green Sandpipers, plus Cuckoo behind Wagon Wheel Inn at 7am (Roger Blackmore). Also Swift at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this morning and Common Tern at Grimley new workings (Ed Lea).

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

2 Wheatear (1 male) at Wassell Grove in field adjacent to track to fishing pools this morning (Sam Clement).

Female Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on Midsummer Hill and 6 Redstarts (Steve Avery).

Female Wheatear at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

2 Mandarin (1 drake) at Longdon Marsh (Rob Prudden).

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

Reed Warbler still singing at Hewell Grange this morning (Alan Giles) - Permit only.

Female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Old Yarr at 6.10pm (Dave Jackson).

Cuckoo at Kyre (Mr Morris).

3 Reed Warblers singing at Hewell Grange (Steven Payne) - Permit only.

Reed Warbler singing at Oakley Marsh late evening (Dave Walker).

Arctic Tern at Bredon's Hardwick flew through main pit late morning, plus Pink-footed Goose, Yellow Wagtail and White Wagtail (Rob Prudden).

Pink-footed Goose at Holt late afternoon (Ed Lea).

Dunlin still at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this afternoon, plus 2 male Yellow Wagtails and Green Sandpiper still (Ed Lea). Also White Wagtail (Mike Bourne).

7 male Redstarts on Bredon Hill along northern escarpment this morning (Rob Prudden).

Yellow Wagtail at Blakedown in ploughed field this afternoon and male Wheatear (Terry Hinett).

Female Wheatear between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Reed Warbler still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool in reeds along path to East Hide this afternoon (John Belsey) - Permit only.

Female Marsh Harrier at Upton Warren NR over the Moors Pool briefly this afternoon (Gordon Greaves & Mike Nesbitt per John Belsey). Also Reed Warbler in reeds along path to East Hide this morning (Gert Corfield) -Permit only.

Grasshopper Warbler singing at Oakley Marsh late evening (Dave Walker).

Common Sandpiper in Bromsgrove in grounds of private house this afternoon (Stuart Andrews).

Common Sandpiper at Ryall Pits mid-morning (Ian Guest).

2 Dunlin at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this afternoon and Green Sandpiper still (Chris Davies). Also 2 Reed Warblers at Grimley old workings this morning and Lesser Whitethroat (Fergus Henderson).

Wood Warbler in the Wyre Forest along disused railway line early afternoon and Tree Pipit (Jason Kernohan & Tony Smith).

Red Kite at Pershore at Allesborough Hill soaring over crop fields at 9am (Paul Rhodes).

Grasshopper Warbler near Hindlip singing at Lower Smite Farm early morning (Steven Bloomfield).

2 Wheatear at Wassell Grove in field right of main track to fishing pools this morning (Terry Hinett).

2 male Wheatear between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane this morning (Jason Kernohan).

Reed Warbler at Westwood Pool (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 Yellow Wagtails at Honeybourne and Corn Bunting (Steve Martin).

2 male White Wagtails at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus Yellow Wagtail, 3 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and drake Goldeneye (Adam Holliday).

Male White Wagtail at Strensham Sludge Lagoon (Mick Woodward) - strictly no public access.

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

Lesser Whitethroat at Lower Moor early morning and Cuckoo (Rob Prudden). 

2 male Redstarts in the Wyre Forest near Uncllys Farm this afternoon, plus Tree Pipit in area and Garden Warbler (Jason & Bev Kernohan).

2 male Wheatear at Caunsall on ploughed field this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

3 Lesser Whitethroats at Stoulton this morning: 1 in garden; 2 in hedgerows around Millenium Field and Wood (Paul Rhodes).

Male Whinchat on Clent Hill in field viewable from gateway along St Kenelms Pass this morning and male Wheatear (Terry Hinett).

9 Wheatear on Bredon Hill near summit tower this morning and 3 Redstarts (Alan Chambers).

Grasshopper Warbler at Croome Court by main entrance this morning and Wheatear (Gavin Peplow).

Grasshopper Warbler at Wassell Grove singing along county boundary near fishing pools this morning (Sam Clement) and 3 male Wheatear this morning: 2 in field left of main track to fishing pools; 1 on football pitch next to Hagley Golf Club (Terry Hinett).

2+ Tree Pipits on the Malvern Hills on Midsummer Hill this morning and 4+ Redstarts. Also Cuckoo at Castlemorton Common (Mick Woodward).

2 Redstarts at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning, plus Dunlin, 3 Common Sandpipers, Yellow Wagtail flew north early afternoon and Cuckoo in Education Reserve (Dave Walker). Also Wheatear at the Moors Pool briefly at 7.41am, 2 Common Terns flew north (Dave Jackson) and unconfirmed report of Golden Eagle (presumed escape) flew over - Permit only.

2 Wheatear (1 male) still between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane this morning (Terry Hinett).

Male Wheatear at Westwood Pool this morning and Common Sandpiper (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Yellow Wagtail at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this morning, plus 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Green Sandpipers (Chris Davies).

Cuckoo in Redditch at Ipsley Alders NR flew over at 11am (Alan Giles).

2 Garden Warblers at Coombegreen Common this morning, plus Lesser Whitethroat and Cuckoo (Steve Avery).

Lesser Whitethroat at Stourport-on-Severn at Lickhill Quarry this morning (Geoff Laight).

2 Egyptian Geese at Bredon's Hardwick two fields south of main pit this morning, plus 3 Red-crested Pochard still on fishng pit, Redstart singing and Yellow Wagtail at main pit (Andy Warr).

3 Yellow Wagtails at Ripple Pits this morning, plus Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper (Ed Lea).

Cuckoo at Old Storridge Common this morning.

Cuckoo near Hanbury Hall this morning.

Grasshopper Warbler in Redditch at Ipsley Alders NR right of path between boardwalks from Furze Lane car park this evening (Mike Wakeman).

Female Wheatear at Hagley Fields at 8am (Laurie Allan).

Garden Warbler at Hurcott Pool at 7am (Laurie Allan).

2 Yellow Wagtails at Clifton Pits this afternoon, plus Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and drake Goldeneye (Adam Holliday).

3 Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest early morning and Cuckoo (John Ridley). Also 8+ Tree Pipits along disused railway line this afternoon (Phil Andrews).

Greenshank flew over Upton Warren NR at 9.15am (John Belsey), plus Yellow Wagtail reported mid-afternoon, 2 Common Sandpipers and Green Sandpipers (Tim Jones) - Permit only.

2 Wheatear (1 male) between Summerfield and Stone along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Cuckoo at Lineholt this morning (Terry Hinett).

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

Arctic Tern at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from dam wall this afternoon (Alan Giles & Chris Thomson) and still present this evening then flew off high east at 6.40pm (Francis Peplow).

Wood Warbler singing in the Wyre Forest this morning, plus 2 male Redstarts and 2 Tree Pipits singing (Ed Lea). Also Lesser Spotted Woodpecker just above Lodge Hill Farm (Steve Avery).

Male Ring Ouzel on the Malvern Hills between Worcestershire Beacon and North Hill on Sugarloaf Hill early morning only (Mick Woodward). Also female Redstart in Chat Valley this morning and Redstart on SW slope of British Camp this afternoon (Peter Nash).

Male Wheatear at Clifton Pits on central bund, plus 6 Goosander on main pit and 3 Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

Male Wheatear just north of Redditch at Lower Park and Yellow Wagtail (Mike Wakeman). For a picture of the Yellow Wagtail click on GALLERY link above. 

Female Wheatear at Shenstone on cricket pitch opposite Granary Hotel this morning (Michael Southall).

White Wagtail at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning and Lesser Whitethroat, plus Common Sandpiper at the Moors Pool (Gert Corfield) - Permit only.

2 Green Sandpipers still at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits and Common Sandpiper still (Jason Kernohan).

Greenshank at Lower Moor 8.26am - 8.30am when flew off east (Rob Prudden).

2 Corn Buntings at Honeybourne at 7pm (Steve Martin).

Common Tern at Upton Warren NR at sailing pool late morning and 15 Avocets at the Flashes. Also Lesser Whitethroat at the Moors Pool singing along path to East Hide this afternoon and Common Sandpiper (John Belsey, Tim & Trevor Jones) - Permit only.

Female Wheatear on Bredon Hill in summit tower area and 5 male Redstarts (Rob Prudden). 

4 Yellow Wagtails at Bredon's Hardwick main pit (Rob Prudden).

2 Yellow Wagtails at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits, plus Common Sandpiper still and 2 Green Sandpipers (Dave Hull & Mike Metcalf). Also 2 White Wagtails this afternoon (Roger Blackmore).

Grasshopper Warbler in Redditch at Ipsley Alders NR left of boardwalk 300 yards from Furze Lane car park at 8.30pm (John Hickman).

2 Little Gulls (adult & 1s) at Westwood Pool late morning (Steve Whitehouse) and still present late afternoon - Permit only.

Goosander at Clifton Pits, plus Yellow Wagtail and 2 Green Sandpipers (Bob Williams).

2 Redstarts on Bredon Hill (Peter Nash).

11 Avocets at Upton Warren NR and Green Sandpiper (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

2 male Yellow Wagtails at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this afternoon, plus 2 Common Sandpipers still and 3 Green Sandpipers still and Green Sandpiper at Retreat Farm Pools (Brian Stretch). Also 4 Green Sandpipers at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this evening and Common Sandpiper (Ed Lea).

No sign of Hoopoe c2 miles ENE of Pershore at Lower Moor near sewage treatment works along public footpath by old machinery between 7.30am and 5.30pm but Lesser Whitethroat along railway line (Rob Prudden). Please park sensibly ONLY in village and walk south along Bridge Street to access public footpath towards sewage treatment works.

HOOPOE still c2 miles ENE of Pershore at Lower Moor near sewage treatment works along public footpath by old machinery this morning showing on+off (Rob Prudden) and still present late afternoon (Dave Jeynes). Please park sensibly ONLY in village and walk south along Bridge Street to access public footpath towards sewage treatment works. Note: bird also visits adjacent static homes park which is strictly private - please keep to public rights of way.

2 Little Gulls (adult & 1s) at Bredon's Hardwick over main pit briefly at 3.12pm then flew NE (Steve Whitehouse) and again 3.28pm - 3.45pm at least (Rob Prudden) and Yellow Wagtail (Steve Whitehouse).

5 Crossbills flew over Wassell Grove Pools this morning: 4 north at 8.18am; 1 south at 8.24am (Craig Round).

2 Green Sandpipers still at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this morning (Ed Lea). Also male Yellow Wagtail still this afternoon and 5 Green Sandpipers (Jason Kernohan).

Common Chiffchaff still on the Malvern Hills just west of Little Malvern by A449 singing in Masons Valley this afternoon and showing well SO.767.404 (Peter Garner, Andy Warr & Brian Stretch). The bird calls and sings like a nominate Chiffchaff but the song does occasionally includes a Wren like trill.

HOOPOE still c2 miles ENE of Pershore at Lower Moor near sewage treatment works along public footpath by old machinery this afternoon and showing well on+off (Rob Prudden). Please park sensibly ONLY in village and walk south along Bridge Street to access public footpath towards sewage treatment works. Note: bird also visits adjacent static homes park which is strictly private - please keep to public rights of way.

Possible Iberian Chiffchaff still on the Malvern Hills just west of Little Malvern by A449 singing in Masons Valley (trapped + ringed) SO.767.404.

Tree Pipit in the Wyre Forest above disused railway line this morning (Jason Kernohan & Tony Smith).

Yellow Wagtail still at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits early morning, plus Common Sandpiper and 3 Green Sandpipers (Chris Davies).

3 Goosander on SW side of Worcester at Lower Wick flew west along River Teme at 6.20am (Brian Stretch).

HOOPOE still c2 miles ENE of Pershore at Lower Moor near sewage treatment works along public footpath by old machinery briefly this morning (Rob Prudden) and again at midday but mobile and elusive. Please park sensibly ONLY in village and walk south along Bridge Street to access public footpath towards sewage treatment works. Note: bird often visits adjacent static homes park which is strictly private - please keep to public rights of way.

Male Redstart on the Malvern Hills on British Camp in trees along path on west side of reservoir (Ian Guest & Vicky Cox). 

2 Red-crested Pochard (1 drake) still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake (Andy Warr).

Male Redstart in the Wyre Forest and Dipper (Andy Shaw).

2 male Wheatear on Bredon Hill near Lalu Farm this morning and 70 Golden Plover (Andy Warr).

9 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool briefly early morning (Dave Walker) - Permit only.