31st December

WAXWINGS today at Little Paxton, 50 yards north of post 12, along the river (Richard Patient, John Oates) and 2 at Wicken Fen, North Field area (Ian Barton, Kathleen Rosewarne).

Other birds at Little Paxton included ad Yellow-legged Gull (Richard Patient), 2 Smew (1 drake), Barnacle Goose (RBA).

At Grafham Water 5 Smew (2 drake), 4 Goosanders (1 drake), 2 Ruddy Ducks, 30 Goldeneyes, 4 Pintails, 2 Dunlins (John Oates). In the gull roost 1st w and 2nd w Yellow-legged Gulls, but no Caspian Gulls (Dick Newell, John Oates, Richard Patient).

Woodcock in Wisbech town centre in the Castle grounds (RBA)

30th December

At Grafham Water in the gull roost 3 ad Caspian Gulls. Also 2 Ruddy Ducks, 15 Redshanks (Dick Newell).

At Fen Drayton Black-necked Grebe on Drayton Lake (RBA), no sign later on but 2 male Goosanders, 1 redhead Smew (Dick Newell, John Oates et al). Bittern seen in flight around Holywell Lake at about 12.30pm (per John Oates). On 29th no sign of the Black-necked Grebe or Siberian Chiffchaff late afternoon, but Common Chiffchaff between Drayton Lake and Holywell Lake (John Oates).

Bittern in flight at Wicken Fen, West Mere Hide at 3.00pm (Ian Delgado).

Merlin near Swavesey (Dick Newell).

At Earith GP redhead Smew (David Griffiths).

29th December

At Fen Drayton GP SIBERIAN CHIFFCHAFF, Black-necked Grebe (from Riks Surf Shack), redhead Smew (RBA).

Bittern at Wicken Fen early afternoon (John Oates).

10 Black tailed Godwits over Impington Lake, late morning (David Chandler).

28th December

At Fen Drayton GP 1 WAXWING (flew over late AM), Stonechat, 1 Smew, 6 Blackwit (Richard Patient, Simon Tilley)

At Wicken Fen, Tower Hide 2 Bitterns, Water Pipit, 2 Hen Harriers (Ian Barton). Peregrine still being seen occasionally (per John Oates).

At Sutton Gault 1 Chiffchaff, 1 pair Stonechat, 1 Redshank, 43 Snipes, 20 Golden Plovers, 1 Barn Owl, 9 Corn Buntings, 75 Skylarks, 7 Bewicks Swans (Mark Peck).

At Paxton Pits: redhead Smew on Pumphouse, 4 Ruddy Ducks on Island Pit (27th); 152 Cormorants in evening roost, two male Goosanders on Heronry North, 26 Golden Plovers south (28th). For more information, visit www.paxton-pits.org.uk (Julian Hughes)

At Grafham Water 100 Great-crested Grebe, 14 Little Grebes, 6 Shelducks, 27 Pochards, 10 male & 5 female Goldeneyes, 6 Ruddy Ducks, 2 male & 4 female Goosanders, 1 Knot, 10 Snipe, 12 Redshank (Monica & Owen Marks).

27th December

At Dogsthorpe Tip ad Caspian Gull and Eastern Jackdaw (Richard Patient).

At Fen Drayton GP 3 Smew (1 drake), Dark-bellied Brent Goose, female Red-crested Pochard (RBA).

On the Ouse Washes Barnacle Goose south of the railway bridge (John Oates).

At Woodwalton Fen 2 Jack Snipe (RBA).

Common Sand at Grafham (RBA).

Green Sand at Cow Lane GP (RBA).

26th December

FERRUGINOUS DUCK drake and Red-crested Pochard female on Ferry Lake (main pit right of workings) with Pochards and other ducks (John Oates, Richard Patient). On Far Fen Lake 6 Smew (1 male) (Dave Anderson). Elsewhere Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (along the disused railway line), Spotshank, 2 Stonechats (Richard Patient) and a few Lesser Redpolls (Dave Anderson).

At Grafham Water 1st w Med Gull from Dudney Hide and ad Yellow-legged Gull and 4 Goosanders (1male) from Mander car park. (John Oates).

Common Buzzard at Stauton Moor this afternoon (Jamie Wells).

At Little Paxton GP redhead Smew (Island Pit) and Whooper Swan (Pumphouse Pit) (RBA).

25th December

At Fen Drayton GP Dark-bellied Brent Goose and 3 European Whitefronts still present (Richard Allison).

Red Kite over A428 at Croxton at 11.20am (Stuart Elsom).

Polish Swan still on the Cam Washes, Upware (John Oates).

24th December

At Fen Drayton GP, Far Fen Lake 2 Smew (drake & redhead), 3 European Whitefronts, Dark-bellied Brent Goose, female Red-crested Pochard. No sign of yesterdays Ferruginous Duck (John Oates).

At Grafham Water, Mander car park ad Yellow-legged Gull and 3 Goosanders (2 drakes). (John Oates).

23rd December

FERRUGINOUS DUCK drake at Fen Drayton GP on Elney Lake this afernoon with Common Pochards. On/around Far Fen Lake redhead Smew, 3 European Whitefronts, 1 Pinkfoot, 1 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, 10 Ruffs. Other birds included Chiffchaff, 5 Ruddy Ducks, 50+ Pintails, 3 Redshanks, 1 Dunlin and many Golden Plovers flying about. (John Oates).

At Mepal 2 Dark-bellied Brent Geese 12.30pm on turf field at TL43780 (RBA).

1600 Lapwing & 600 Golden Plover immediately to the south east of the A14 Histon turn off junction (Bruce Martin).

22nd December

At Lode 3 Grey Partridges in fields near the football pitch (John Oates).

21st December

Drakes Smew still in Savages Creek, Grafham Water. On 20th 17 Goosanders (2drakes) at Grafham (RBA).

20th December

GLAUCOUS GULL still at Grunty early am also a probable hybrid Glaucous x Herring (Dick Newell).

DOTTEREL again at Fen Drayton GP in fields south of Far Fen Lake with Lapwings, 1000 Golden Plover and 100 Ruffs (Chris Kelly). Also 1 Blackwit (Dave Anderson).

19th December

At Fen Drayton GP 4 Bewick's Swans on Elney Lake (flew off north at 2pm), in fields towards Fenstanton many Golden Plovers, Lapwings and several Dunlins. Between Ferry Pond and Ferry Mere 50-60 Ruffs, 12 Blackwits, 100+ Pintails. The water level has receaded significantly over the last few days (Dave Anderson). Bird count on Saturday revealed Little Grebe 1, Great Crested Grebe 49, Cormorant 14, Grey Heron 20, Mute Swan 22, Greylag Goose 12, Canada Goose 167, Wigeon 3314, Gadwall 269, Teal 544, Mallard 642, Pintail 252, Shoveler 378, Pochard 242, Tufted Duck 400, Goldeneye 38, Smew 3, Ruddy Duck 5, Coot 1183 (Bruce Martin).

18th December

Garganey at Fen Drayton GP on Far Fen Lake (Dave Anderson).

Drake Smew Savages Creak, Grafham Water (RBA).

At Sutton Gault 102 Corn Buntings, 56 Pochards, 4 Water Rails, 1 Barn Owl. On 17th Grey Plover (Mark Peck).

At Wicken Fen on 17th Marsh Tit, male Hen harrier. A monster Blackbird was caught. The wing was 3 mm longer than has ever been seen in Britain and from a preliminary look in the books, only the very far Eastern race maximus would have a wing this long. (Rich Billington).

17th December

Eastern Jackdaw - very poorly marked individual at Milton Tip viewed from footbridge over A10. (Simon Stirrup). Access to the tip is by permit only.

Stonechat, male on conservation field between Landbeach and Cottenham (Simon Stirrup).

Weekend sightings from Paxton Pits: Black-necked Grebe, redhead Smew (Pumphouse Pit) and two Jack Snipes (New Workings) on Friday; Blackcap and possible Siberian Chiffchaff on Saturday (along Ouse Valley Way); Grey Plover, 5 Goosanders (Washout Pit) and good range of passerines (lots of Bullfinches and several Redpolls, Marsh Tits and Fieldfares) on Sunday. For more information, visit www.paxton-pits.org.uk (Julian Hughes).

No sign of any Siberian Chiffchaffs at Fen Drayton on 16/12 (Alan Hitchings, Richard Patient)

16th December

Female GOSHAWK flew over White Fen, Benwick at approx. 1100 hrs (Bob Scott). Also at Benwick 86 Bewick's Swans, 149 Lapwings, 122 Golden Plovers (Monica and Owen Marks).

At Woodwalton Fen 8 Water Rails, 4 Snipe, 2 Chiffchaffs, 15 Redpolls, 25 Corn Buntings coming in to roost. (Monica and Owen Marks). Access by permit only.

At Grafham Water 4 ad Yellow-legged Gulls (RBA).

15th December

Egyptian Goose on the Cam Washes, Upware (John Oates).

14th December

There are 2 SIBERIAN CHIFFCHAFFS at Fen Drayton GP along the track between Elney Lake and Drayton Lakes. The area is still flooded. (Chris Kelly). Judging from minor plumage differences it seems that both birds may have been present for some time. So far only about 4 birders have managed to see one of these elusive birds!

At Wicken Fen, Tower Hide this evening male Hen Harrier and a Barn Owl (John Oates).

At Grafham Water, Savages Creek drake Smew (RBA).

At Sutton Gault 4 Water Rails, 1 Barn Owl, 4 Whooper Swan, 2 Stonechat (Mark Peck).

13th December

Yellow-legged Gull, 1st winter at Grunty Fen (RBA).

In Cambridge 5 Mandarins (2M, 3F) on the River Cam by Jesus Green (Richard J Hall).

On 11/12 Common Buzzard south of Toseland at TL244615 (Alan Hitchings).

11th December

Water Pipit again on the Ouse Washes at Earith this afternoon (David Griffiths-Earith).

Smew (imm drake) on Far Fen Lake, but no sign of Ferruginous Duck (Richard J Hall, John Oates)

On 10/12 at the A14 field, Milton an adult Caspian Gull (different bird from the recent Grunty adult) and an "Eastern" Jackdaw, with a less prominent neck bar than the Grunty bird (Dick Newell). On 9/12 at Milton Tip 1 2CY Yellow-legged Gull (Dick Newell). Access by permit only.

At Grunty Fen on 9/12 the Eastern Jackdaw seems to be paired to a normal looking one - as it was being neck-preened by its mate. GLAUCOUS GULL still present. (Dick Newell).

On 9/12 at Long Drove, Haddenham 1 Barn Owl, 1 Merlin (Monica & Owen Marks).

10th December

FERRUGINOUS DUCK drake 3pm to dusk from Riks Surf Shack (RBA). SIBERIAN CHIFFCHAFF still but elusive (Chris Kelly). Also 3 Smew (1 imm drake, 2 redheads on Far Fen Lake), approx 5000 Golden Plovers (moblie and flighty), 81 Dunlins, 5 Ruffs, 1 Black-tailed Godwit (several observers).

GLAUCOUS GULL first-winter and Eastern Jackdaw at Grunty Fen (Simon Stirrup).

At Woodwalton Fen on 9/12 2+ Mealy Redpolls with 70 Lesser Redpolls, a few Siskins and many Goldfinch. Best viewed around crossroads near main hide. (Richard Patient). Access by permit only.

9th December

Dotterel at Fen Drayton GP with Golden Plovers along entrance track late afternoon (Mark Ward). SIBERIAN CHIFFCHAFF still (Chris Kelly) and 2 Smew (Monica & Owen Marks). The path to the Siberian Chiifchaff area is now flooded and access (even with wellingtons) is difficult.

At the Nene Washes at Eldernell this afternoon c80 Bewick's Swans, 2 Peregrines, ringtail Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, 16 Black-tailed Godwits, 2 Ruff, c50 Dunlin, minimum 6000 Lapwings and Golden Plovers, 3 Mistle Thrushes, 1 Redwing (Gordon Hamlett/Cambirds/Peterbirder).

At Grafham Water, Mander car park this evening 2 ad Yellow-legged Gulls, 3 Goosanders (James Oates, John Oates).

The access footpath to Cow Lane GP is currently flooded. Access may be possible with wellingtons (James Oates, John Oates).

8th December

At Grafham Water 4 Brent Geese west of Marlow car park, but flew off (Colin Addington). Also 3 Goosanders (Bruce Martin).

Goosander (male) on the River Great Ouse at St. Neots from St. Neots bridge. Also a Barnacle Goose with Canada geese on floods by riverside (RBA).

7th December

SIBERIAN CHIFFCHAFF still at Fen Drayton GP between Holywell and Drayton Lakes early morning. Also 2 Chiffchaffs, a Ringed Plover flew over, female Red-crested Pochard (north of railway line), 6 Ruddy Ducks, 10 Goldeneyes and the usual large number of Golden Plovers flying about (John Oates). No sign of the Siberian Chiffchaff later on (Chris Kelly).

At the Ouse Washes, north of Earith Water Pipit present on 5/12 but no sign of it on 6/12. No sign of the Saker. (David Griffiths/Earith).

6th December

SIBERIAN CHIFFCHAFF still at Fen Drayton GP between Holywell and Drayton Lakes early afternoon with Goldcrests. Also 7 Bramblings flew over (RBA).

At Grafham Water, Mander car park 2 ad Yellow-legged Gulls. On 4/12 2 redhead Goosanders in Savages Creek and a Merlin flew over. (RBA).

At Sutton Gault 140 Corn Bunting, 9 Snipe, 1 Dunlin. On 5/12 4 Black-tailed Godwits, 1 Barn Owl. (Mark Peck).

At Wicken Fen 2 Stonechats still around the boardwalk (John Oates).

Weekend highlights from Little Paxton include redhead Smew, 4 Ruddy Ducks (Island Pit), 2 Ruff (on flooded fields east of Island Pit), female Red-crested Pochard, Pintail, 15 Golden Plovers over, only 100 cormorants in roost - there are usually 400+ at this time of year (Heronry South), peacock butterfly (Washout Pit). (Julian Hughes)

5th December

At Fen Drayton GP 44 Redshanks, 32 Ruffs, 2 Dunlins and approx 2500 Golden Plovers (Bruce Martin).

45 Ruffs on a flooded field at Barton by the Comberton turn on the A603 (Jean Benfield per Bruce Martin).

4th December

At Fen Drayton GP this morning in poor weather and difficult viewing conditions Chiffchaff with Long-tailed Tits, but no sign of yesterdays Siberian Chiffchaff. Birds flying over included 5 Blackwits, 7 Dunlins and a few hundred Golden Plovers (Richard Hall, Chris Kelly, John Oates).

On 3/12 a colour-ringed (green with yellow letters left leg X 566) argentatus Herring Gull at Milton Tip (Dick Newell, Richard Patient). It was ringed in Germany on 21/6/96 and has also been recorded in Holland (Ronald Klein per Dick Newell).

At March Farmers, Nene Washes 3/12 2 Short-eared Owls and 100 Bewick's Swans (RBA).

3rd December

SIBERIAN CHIFFCHAFF at Fen Drayton in bushes between Drayton Lake and Holywell Lake this afternoon. 3 Common Chiffchaffs also there. (Chris Kelly). Wildfowl included first-winter drake Smew (on pit to the right after crossing the bridge from the Swavesey entrance), first-winter drake Scaup (Elney Lake) (David Bradnum, David Griffiths/Cambridge) and an apparent drake Tufted Duck x Pochard hybrid (Elney Lake) (Richard Hall, Bruce & Gwen Martin, John Oates, Richard Patient).

GLAUCOUS GULL and ad Caspian Gull at Grunty Fen early am. (Richard Hall, John Oates). Late morning the Glaucous Gull moved back to Milton Tip (Bruce Martin, Richard Patient). Access to Milton Tip by permit only.

At Wicken Fen Little Egret on the mere from west hide 1410. Left flying north 1430. (Neil Larner).

Water Pipit on the Ouse Washes north of Earith (Richard Hall, John Oates).

Saker over fields between Earith and Haddenham mid afternoon Also in the area 2 Merlins and a Hen Harrier (Richard Patient). Later the Saker was around Long Drove, Haddenham (Richard Hall, John Oates).

2nd December

At Grunty Fen today juv-1st w GLAUCOUS GULL. What looks like last years adult Caspian Gull has returned (fairly bright bill and legs). Also ca 6 Yellow-legged Gulls (1 adult, 1 2CY, ca 4 1CY), Eastern Jackdaw (Dick Newell).

Saker and a Peregrine back on the Ouse Washes at Earith again this morning - causing utter panic amongst Golden Plovers and Lapwings in the adjoining fields (David Griffiths/Cambirds). The Saker was seen well by Dave Suddaby at the Ouse Washes RSPB in late November. It had no jesses and seemed to be an immature (per John Oates).

At Fen Drayton 4 Red-crested Pochards (female north of railway l ine and 2 males, 1 female south of railway line), 2 Siskins, 5 Ruddy Ducks (Richard Hall, John Oates). Also 2 Stonechats (track alongside the Swavesey Pit), 4 male 8 female Goldeneye, 50+ Pintail, c.180 Pochard, c.150 Tufted Duck, 1 male & 1 female Sparrowhawk, 1100 Golden Plover, 1550 Lapwings, 16 Ruff, 2 Dunlin, 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 6 Snipe, 6 Green Woodpeckers, 3 flocks of Long-tailed Tits, 4 Redpolls and 6 Goldcrests. (Monica and Owen Marks).

Short-eared Owl near Over (Bruce and Gwen Martin).

On the Nene Washes Peregrine at Lord's Holt, 2 Stonechats, 2 Grey Plovers (seen by Duncan Poyser), 5 Bewick's Swans at March Farmers, large group in fields 1 mile away to south west, Water Pipit (seen by Duncan Poyser). (Malc Holley/Peterbirder).

At Barleycraft GP female Stonechat, Green Sand, Dunlin (Richard Hall, John Oates).

At Grafham Water, Savages Creek 1st w Med Gull, 2nd w Yellow-legged Gull. From Mander car park ad Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Dunlins (Richard Hall, John Oates).

At Cow Lane GP ad Yellow-legged Gull, Green Sand (Richard Hall, John Oates).

1st December

Drake Smew still in Savages Creek at Grafham Water, viewable from area well past the hide (Colin Addington).

30th November

At Milton Tip 1st w GLAUCOUS GULL and 2nd w Caspian Gull both present this afternoon (Simon Stirrup). Access to permit holders only.

Green Sand at Wicken Fen this afternoon (John Oates).

On 29th 8 Ruffs on the flooded fields to the east of the Cam between Cambridge and Grantchester (nearer Cambridge). Also c30 Lapwing and many Black-headed Gulls. (Hugh Venables).

29th November

At Wicken Fen, Tower Hide this evening 2 Bitterns. Also reported today were male Hen Harrier and 2 Stonechats. (John Oates).

GLAUCOUS GULL again at Milton Tip today. Also 2 Caspian Gulls (2nd w and 3rd w) and near ad Yellow-legged Gull (RBA). Access to permit holders only.

At Grafham Water drake Smew and yesterday evening 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (RBA).

28th November

At Wicken Fen, Tower Hide this evening 1 Merlin and approx. 15 Ruffs (John Oates). Bittern still present this afternoon (NT), also seen on 26th at 2.30pm (Neil Larner). Peregrine seen again yesterday (NT).

Around midday Buzzard sp. flew slowly south along the eastern edge of the Washes at Earith being mobbed by a solitary Carrion Crow. Possibly Rough-legged (David Griffiths).

Drake Goosander at Grafham Water (RBA).

At Monks Wood Common Buzzard (Rich Broughton).

On 27th drake Smew at Grafham Water, Savages Creek (RBA).

At the Nene Washes, Eldernell, Sunday 26th Nov Peregrine, female Marsh Harrier, Short-eared Owl, male Stonechat, Barn Owl, c500 Golden Plovers, 20 Redshanks and two Ruffs flying through, wildfowl still well dispersed. (Gordon Hamlett/Peterbirder).

On 26th Fen Drayton GP Red-crested Pochard (drake), Ruddy duck, 20+ Ruff , 30+ Redshank, 19 Dunlin, 1000+ Golden Plover. No sign of the Glaucous Gull in the roost. (Steve Cooper).

On 26th Milton Tip GLAUCOUS GULL again (Steve Cooper). Access to permit holders only.

27th November

Grey Wag still around Station Rd, Cambridge (John Oates).

26th November

At Wicken Fen 11.30 - 16.45 60 Cormorant, 1 Peregrine, 4 Sparrowhawk, 1 male Hen Harrier, 1 Barn Owl, 15 Ruff flew in at dusk, 2 Stonechat, 200 Fieldfares, 50 Redwings, 15 Blackbirds, 26 Carrion Crows, Water Rails heard. No sign of reported Bittern.(Monica and Owen Marks).

At Duxford approx 350 Golden Plovers and less than 50 Lapwings (Jack Harrison).

Grey Wag in a Cottenham garden (Simon Stirrup).

No sign yet of wintering Bittern at Fen Drayton Sat or Sun (Dave Anderson).

Smew (redhead) at Fen Drayton GP on Far Fen Lake (RBA).

At Grafham Water, Mander car park this evening 2 Med Gulls (1st w and ad w), 1st w Yellow-legged Gull, Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wags (Stuart Elsom, John Oates).

At Grunty Fen ad Yellow-legged Gull and 1 Eastern Jackdaw (Simon Stirrup).

On the Ouse Washes RSPB Tree Sparrow (visitor centre), Water Pipit (Fortrey Hall area), 3 Stonechats (Stuart Elsom, John Oates).

On the Nene Washes at Eldernell Peregrine, Short-eared Owl, Marsh Harrier and Stonechat (RBA).

At Kingfisher's Bridge imm Peregrine (John Oates).

Along Long Drove, Cottenham a Woodcock flushed from verge by car (Simon Stirrup).

Yesterday at Grunty Fen a ringed 1st w probable Caspian Gull hybrid (with either Yellow legged or Herring) with a green ring on its left leg, a bright shiny metal ring on the right leg, and I think the first letter at the top was X.(Dick Newell). If the first letter is "X" and on top, the bird was hatched in the famous mixed "Kleinkoschen" colony (51.30 N; 14.04 E). The second letter should be F or G (Ronald Klein per Dick Newell). If you see this bird please get in touch!

25th November

At Cow Lane GP 1st w Med Gull, 2nd w Yellow-legged Gull, Grey Wag, Goldeneye (John Oates).

At Grafham Water, Mander car park this evening 2nd w Med Gull, 2 ad Yellow-legged Gulls, 2 Dunlins, 1 Green Sand (John Oates).

No sign of Glaucous Gull or Caspian Gull at Milton tip today, but 2 Yellow-legged gulls (Richard Patient).

24th November

At Milton Tip juv-1st w Glaucous Gull, 2 ad Yellow-legged Gulls and 2CY Caspian Gull (Dick Newell). Access to permit holders only.

At the Ouse Washes at Earith probable Saker and a Peregrine. Both flew south (David Griffiths/Cambirds/Peterbirder).

Peregrine on the Nene Washes at Eldernell (RBA).

Male Blackcap in a Landbeach garden at this am. Also a Barn Owl and a Kestrel roosting there! (Dick Newell).

At Sutton Gault 14 Redshank, 4 Dunlin, 2 Shelduck (Mark Peck).

Late news from the Ouse Washes, 2 Rock Pipits on 21/11 in the Welches Dam area (per Mark Ward).

23rd November

At Milton Tip juv-1st w GLAUCOUS GULL this am (John Oates). Access to permit holders only.

Grey Plover at Sutton Gault (Mark Peck).

At Morborne Hill 1 Willow Tit, 2 Bullfinch, c.12 Redwing, c.10 Fieldfare, 1 Treecreeper, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

22nd November

At Sutton Gault male Merlin flew over. On 21st November 1 Water Rail, 2 Whooper Swans (Mark Peck).

At Kingfisher's Bridge Dunlin and 3 Goldeneyes (John Oates).

Bittern on 19/11 at Earith GP (per Alan Hitchings).

In Cambridge a pair of Mandarin on the Cam near Midsummer Common 18/11 (opposite Abbey Road). The male was displaying and calling occasionally. (David Bradnum).

21st November

At Milton Tip a juv-1st winter GLAUCOUS GULL (3rd day).(Dick Newell, John Oates). Also Corn Bunting, Dunlin, 100 Golden Plovers and 2 Grey Wagtails (John Oates). In recent days a 2nd w Caspian Gull and several Yellow-legged Gulls (several observers). ACCESS TO PERMIT HOLDERS ONLY.

19th November

SNOW BUNTING still on the Nene Washes 1.5 miles west of Eldernell. Probable Saker Falcon still present. (Mark Hawkes, Duncan Poyser).

At Woodwalton Fen Jack Snipe, Willow Tit, 3 Marsh Tits, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaffs (Mark Hawkes, Duncan Poyser).

18th November

SNOW BUNTING still on the Nene Washes 1.5 miles west of Eldernell. Also Corn Bunting (John Oates). Probable Saker Falcon opposite car park around the large wood. Mobbed by a Peregrine mid morning. A couple of Stonechats around the car park (Duncan Poyser).

SHAG in front of the Mander Car Park in amongst the Coot (Martin Adlam/Cambirds)

A male Merlin sat on the railings on the bridge over the dyke just before the Dog and the Doublet bridge (coming from Whittlesey) at 9:30 this morning. (Matt Francis/Peterbirder)

Just outside RAF Wyton at 2.15pm a Merlin was seen heading towards Houghton (Martin Adlam/Cambirds).

At Wicken Fen Peregrine (NT) and Stonechat (John Oates).

At Fen Drayton GP Great Crested Grebe 40, Cormorant 23, Grey Heron 12, Mute Swan 57, Greylag Goose 116, Canada Goose 428, Wigeon 1205, Gadwall 194, Teal 351, Mallard 922, Pintail 52, Shoveler 123, Pochard 658 (largest number I've seen at FD for five years), Tufted Duck 652, Goldeneye 13, Ruddy Duck 8, Black-tailed Godwit 57 (Bruce Martin).

17th November

SNOW BUNTING still on the Nene Washes this morning, showing well on the bank 1.5 miles west of Eldernell (Mark Hawkes). Still present at 1pm. From the car park, walk beyond the wood, over the first fence, then c3/4 of the way to the next fence look for a obvious patch of brown dead thistles/weeds on the water's edge. The bird was midway between here and the next fence on the washes side of the wall feeding on grass seeds. (Cambirds).

No news on the Bimaculated Lark reported yesterday.

16th November

At Ferry Meadows an unconfirmed report of a Bimaculated Lark on left 100yds along track opposite golf course (RBA). No sign later on but directions apparently poor! (Mark Hawkes).

SNOW BUNTING on the Nene Washes 1.5 miles west of Eldernell on the bank. Also 2 Water Pipits, 2 Stonechats, Marsh Harrier (Simon Henderson, Jem Holding).

SHAG still at Grafham today, off fishing lodge (RBA).

At Woodwalton Fen in 4 hrs this morning 3 Willow Tits, 2 Marsh Tits, 5 Coal Tits + Blue, Great & Long-tailed, Woodcock, 3 Water Rails, Kingfisher, Chiffchaff, Siskin, 34 Goldcrests, 49+ Robins. (Steve Cooper).

At Orton BP adult Med Gull (which came in late with Common Gulls), 198 Greater Black-backed Gulls, 430 Common Gulls, but very few Herring or BHG. Also 2 Water Rail and Chiffchaff (Steve Cooper).

At Dogsthorpe Tip, the mix of gulls totally different to Milton there were more Greater Black-backed (89) than Lesser (31), Herring Gull numbers very poor which was surprising, but a good number of BHG (1000+). (Steve Cooper).

On the Cam Washes Green Sand (John Oates).

At Wicken Fen 2 Stonechats on Sedge Fen, near the visitor centre today (NT).

15th November

On the Cam Washes, Upware Little Egret (again in trees with Cormorants) this afternoon until 3.10pm when it flew north. Also Polish Swan, 500 Wigeons. (Bruce Martin, John Oates). No sign of the Little Egret at Kingfisher's Bridge late afternoon (Ian Delgado, John Oates).

14th November

On the Cam Washes, Upware Little Egret in trees with cormorants 2.55 - 3.30pm at least. Also Polish Swan again (now well grown), 10 Golden Plovers, 400 Lapwing, 4 Redshanks, 150 Wigeons (John Oates).

At Wicken Fen, Tower Hide this evening male Hen Harrier and 2 Barn Owls (John Oates). Around the reserve 2 Stonechats, male Blackcap. Recently up to 13 Lesser Redpolls and 5 Siskins, and on the bird table Marsh and Willow Tit regular (Ian Barton).

At Sutton Gault a pair of Stonechats, 2 Water Rails, 1 Dunlin, 4 Pochards, 3 Little Grebes, 1 Great Crested Grebe (Mark Peck).

Yesterday on the Nene Washes at Eldernell/March Farmers, 12,500 Wigeons, 2,600 Teals, 800 Pintails, 450 Bewick's Swans, 15 Whooper Swans, Marsh Harrier, Merlin, 110 Ruffs, 5000 Lapwings (Jonathan Taylor).

13th November

No sign of probable Pallas's Warbler at Woodwalton Fen 0800-1400 hrs, but few observers looking. 3 Redpoll, 2 Treecreepers, 1 Chiffchaff there. Wellies highly recommended. (Bruce Martin).

SHAG still at Grafham Water (RBA).

At Wicken Fen this evening male Hen Harrier and Barn Owl (Richard J Hall, John Oates). Earlier a Jack Snipe along the path to West Mere hide (Martin Lester). On Saturday juv Peregrine and male Hen Harrier (Richard Billington). On Sunday a Blackcap trapped (Richard Billington) and a Bittern (per Martin Lester). On Friday male Stonechat, 4 Redpoll, 5 Siskin (Colin Kirtland per Martin Lester). No reports of the Little Egret today.

At Sutton Gault 1 Goosander, 1 Goldeneye, 1 Water Rail, 2 Bullfinch, 6+ Goldcrest (Mark Peck).

12th November

Probable PALLAS'S WARBLER at Woodwalton Fen with Long-tailed Tits and Goldcrests briefly at about 3pm towards the southern end of the fen. Not relocated by dusk. Also 2 Jack Snipes (Simon Henderson).

At Grafham Water SHAG still by Mander car park until 3.10pm when it flew to the north shore (John Oates).

Little Egret this am at Wicken Fen. Present since Friday when it was around The Mere (Per Ian Barton).

On the Nene Washes, March Farmers 3 Goldeneyes, 82 Tufted Ducks, 10 Pochards, 3 Sparrowhawks, 1 Greenshank flying east, 48 Ruffs going west, 3000-4000 Lapwings, 80 Golden Plover, 23 Fieldfares, 1 Stonechat, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Redpolls, Carrion Crow with almost completely white primaries and secondaries. At Eldernell 1 female Marsh Harrier, 2 Sparrowhawks, 1 Short-eared Owl, Water Rail heard, Green Woodpecker. Also1 probable Peregrine distant view at dusk also reported seen later by another birdwatcher. (Owen amd Monica Marks).

At Sutton Gault 14 Redshank, 1 Black-tailed Godwit, 1 Sparrowhawk (Mark Peck).

11th November

At Grafham Water this afternoon imm SHAG in front of the fishing lodge, Mander car park (Colin Addington, Mark Hawkes, John Oates, Richard Patient).

Mandarins today at Grafham Water (drake) near the dam (RBA) and on the River Cam (1 drake and 2 females) in Cambridge near Elizabeth Way (Peter Herkenrath).

Yellow-legged Gull at Milton. Gulls have been visible in fields to the north of the tip, visible from the road recently (Peter Herkenrath).

At Fen Drayton GP 28 Dunlin, 1 Ruff, 50 Golden Plovers on flooded fields. Access is now possible from Fen Drayton village. (John Oates).

On 10th Willow Tit at Fowlmere RSPB near point 10 on the trail by the Shep (Jack Harrison/Cambirds)

10th November

Drake Common Scoter at Grafham from Hill Farm (RBA).

On the Nene Washes at Eldernel Marsh Harrier and female Peregrine + several thousand wildfowl. Washes now deeply flooded and B1040 is impassable unless in 4WD or lorry!! On Nov 7th a Hooded Crow at west end of March Farmers. (Jonathan Taylor).

At Fen Drayton at noon Golden Plover numbers have increased to c2000, Lapwing similar. On the flooded field were 32 Dunlin, 9 Ruff and 49 Redshank (though most of these flew off west). It's still not possible to get round the pits (Bruce Martin). Late afternoon 78 snipe probably many more! 12 Dunlin, 12 Redshank, 8 Ruff, 70+ Fieldfare (this morning). Still not possible to reach main pit or invalid car park area. (Dave Anderson).

At Sutton Gault 4 Water Rail, 1 pair Stonechat (Mark Peck)

At Morborne Hill male Blackcap near the tower (Brian Stone/Peterbirder)

At Lode 4 Corn Buntings near the football pitch (John Oates)

9th November

At Fen Drayton GP by iron bridge still looking excellent - a single Blackwit plus at least 10 Ruff and about 20 Dunlin also at least 200 Golden Plover (Richard Allison). In the morning Still high numbers of Golden Plover and Lapwing. Also 15 Snipe, 1 Redshank, 9 Ruff and 16 Dunlin (Dave Anderson).

In Peterborough Cemetary male Blackcap (Brian Stone/Peterbirder)

At Sutton Gault 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 female Goldeneye, 1 Grey Wagtail, 400+ Fieldfare, 100+ Redwing (Mark Peck).

Around Wicken Fen 3 Redpolls, 1 Siskin, 1000+ Redwings and a few Fieldfares flew south, 60 Golden Plovers, several Water Rails (heard Only) (John Oates).

At Kingfishers Bridge 2 Goldeneye, 250+ Teal. Hybrid geese there recently include a Swan x Greylag (quite neat) and 2 Canada x Snow or Whitefront (not so neat). (John Oates).

8th November

At Milton Tip today 2nd winter Caspian Gull, 5 Yellow-legged Gulls (3 adults, 3rd winter, 1 1st winter), 2000 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 1500 BHG, 400 Herring Gull (many Scandinavian). (Steve Cooper). Access to permit holders only.

At Sutton Gault 1 male Stonechat, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Water Rail, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Snipe, (Mark Peck).

At Fen Drayton GP if the water rises another foot I doubt if we will be able to get beyond the iron bridge. 15-20 Dunlins, 4 Ruffs, 5 Redshanks (Dave Anderson).

Many more thrushes arriving e.g. 200 Fieldfares and 10 Redwings at Swaffham Prior Fen (John Oates), 200 Redwings north over Stangound (Rich Broughton), 161 Fieldfares and 57 Redwings at Wicken (Martin Lester), large flocks of both Redwings and Fieldfares over Earith (David Griffiths), 80 Fieldfares near Farcet and 20 near Chesterton (Brian Stone), in Cambridge lots of Blackbirds and Redwings - also a Redpoll. There were a lot of Redwings and a few Song Thrushes passing last night (Richard Billington). Also in Cambridge a huge Redwing passage 7/11 hearing on average about 1 bird every 2 minutes (Richard Hall).

7th November

COMMON CRANE at Nene Washes RSPB at 7.20am when flew south (Mark Hawkes, Duncan Poyser, Mike Weedon).

At Ferry Meadows 1st year Little Gull Gunwade Lake this morning. Water levels still rising. (Richard Hall/Peterbirder).

At Wicken this evening there was 1 female Mandarin, 1 ringtail Hen Harrier, and a Barn Owl, all on or around the Mere (R.J.Hall, C.McAlmont).

At Fen Drayton GP the only way in is via the reserve entrance over the iron bridge. It is flooded from the village, you can't get to the disabled car park or along then road towards the railway. The field near the iron bridge is still flood and has a good number of waders. The ploughed field on the right of the entrance has the big numbers of Golden Plovers and Lapwings but there are others spread around the area. Bewick's Swan heard calling, 8 Pintail flew over, Golden Plover 1100, Lapwing 1800, Dunlin 11, Ruff 7, Snipe 10, Curlew 1, Redshank 1 and Stock Dove 52, (with the big flocks). (Bruce Martin). This am 8 Dunlin, 5 Redshank, 4 Ruff, 2 Fieldfare, 1 Goldeneye (Dave Anderson).

At Sutton Gault 5 Bullfinch, 2 Sparrowhawk, Lots of Fieldfare and Redwing - at least 500 of each over, 1 Redshank, 1 Dunlin (Mark Peck).

6th November

At Nene Washes COMMON CRANE viewable from south barrier bank, parking at Eldernell where it is 1km to the west feeding happily close to bank, so be careful not to scare it i.e keep on the south side and peep over. n.b. please refrain from using the reserve drove to avoid disturbance and it is flooding now. Also ringtail Hen Harrier, Little Stint and 100+ Ruff. (Jonathan Taylor).

At Ferry Meadows today 2 drake Scaup on Overton Lake at about 8 am but flew off (Richard Hall/Peterbirder). No sign later (Steve Dudley/Peterbirder).

At Grafham Water this evening 4 Yellow-legged Gulls and a Mandarin (Richard Patient).

At Fen Drayton GP flooded field on the left just over the iron bridge looks good. This morning several hundred gulls, Lapwings and Golden Plovers, also 1 Dunlin, 3 Ruffs, 2 Blackwits Late yesterday 2 Dunlins and 7 Ruffs. (Dave Anderson).

At Cam Washes, Upware 6 Pintail, 1 kingfisher, 7 Swans over (probably Whooper), 100 Golden Plovers (John Oates).

Fieldfares are being to arrive at last e.g. 20 at Toft on 4/11 and more around on 5/11 including about 20 at Fen Drayton (Clive Sinclair). About 20 at Kingfisher's Bridge (John Oates).

Yesterday adult Yellow-legged Gull at Somersham GP (Alan Hitchings).

Recently at Earith a Bittern seen by a fisherman (per Alan Hitchings)

In Lincs, just out of Cambs, a Dotterel (2nd day) north of the B1166 c2.5 miles west of Crowland, in a stubble field (with large numbers of Golden Plover and Lapwing) where the B1166 drops down from the riverbank (TF 201 092). Also Lapland Bunting at 10.25 am (Steve Dudley/Peterbirder).

5th November

Bittern at Fen Drayton GP on 1st pit north of village (RBA).

At Wicken Fen male Hen Harrier in the evening (James Oates, John Oates).

4th November

On the Nene Washes at Eldernell 1-2 Merlins, 1-2 Peregrines, 2 Barn Owls, 10 Bewick's Swans, Tawny Owl (Gordon Hamlett/Peterbirder)

At Milton Tip 3rd w Caspian Gull (Richard Patient). Access to permit holders only.

3rd November

At Fen Drayton GP 1 Blackwit, 1 Redpoll (Richard Hall, John Oates).

2nd November

At Morborne Hill 2 Lesser Redpolls at bottom scrub (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

At Swaffham Prior Fen 2 Wheatears in fields between the carrot factory and the large barn (John Oates).

On 1/11 female Scaup at Grafham Water (RBA).

1st November

Red-necked Grebe still at Grafham Water, north shore, also Peregrine (Mark Hawkes, John Oates).

At the Ouse Washes, Earith female Merlin low over the fields and a very early Female Goosander flying south along the river. Still no Fieldfares or Redwings here (David Griffiths/Cambirds).

Around Morborne village juv fem Merlin, 65+Redwings, 6 Fieldfares, 2 Tree Sparrows (in tilled field north of village). (Steve Dudley/Peterbirder).

At Wicken Fen yesterday a male Hen Harrier reported yesterday flying south over Sedge Fen past theTower Hide. Also male Stonechat , 14 Goldcrests, 12 Redpoll, 4 Siskins and the first Willow and Marsh Tits for quite a few months (Martin Lester).

On 31/10 an ARCTIC SKUA chasing Common Gulls on the main pit at Fen Drayton GP briefly in the afternoon. (Robin Cox).

At the Ouse washes RSPB yesterday (31/10) ad Med Gull and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls in evening roost at Welches Dam Hide (RBA).

31st October

At Grafham Water fem/imm Common Scoter, Common Buzzard, but no sign of yesterdays Storm Petrel (Bruce Martin).

Bittern at Wicken Fen, flew across The Mere at 4.20pm (Richard Hall, John Oates)

At Swaffham Prior Fen 2 Wheatears (Richard Hall, John Oates).

At the Nene Washes, Eldernell Marsh Harrier seen from car park. Also male and female Stonechat on barbed wire fence on track leading away from sluice at car park. (Chris Monk/Peterbirder).

30th October

STORM PETREL at Grafham Water briefly at the dam at 2.55pm then showing well for 10 minutes off the fishing lodge at Mander car park at about 3.15pm. It disappeared towards the north shore, but was not seen again by dusk. (Colin Addington, Mark Hawkes, John Oates). This is the first county record since 1979 and part of an influx of both Storm and Leach's Petrels into southern England. Also imm Kittiwake today (RBA).

At Wicken Fen there are two Stonechats around the Sedge/Verrall's Fen area, 1 male & 1 1st winter/female. There is also an imm female Peregrine around. Wildfowl numbers on last weeks count were quite high for October, Wigeon 783 (190 last yr), Teal 331 (136 last yr), Mallard 657 (300 last yr). The odd Green Sand has been reported as was a juv Marsh Harrier on 30th. No Hen Harriers yet. (Martin Lester)

29th October

At Grafham Water Red-necked Grebe (north shore), 8 Goldeneye and Kingfisher (James Oates, John Oates)

At the Ouse Washes 1st winter Med Gull at stevens Hide (RBA). South of Pymore Rail Bridge approx. 200 Pochard 1 Ruff flying north 1 Great Crested Grebe and Pymore Rail Bridge to County Boundary 180 Pochard, 1 Black Swan, 183 Mute Swan, 111 ad + 4 juv Whooper Swan, 53 Bewicks Swan, 3 Snipe, 15 Goldfinches (Monica and Owen Marks).

First-year Peregrine and Jack Snipe, Pumphouse Pit, Paxton Pits. For more information about recent sightings, visit www.paxton-pits.org.uk (Julian Hughes).

28th October

At Fowlmere RSPB today Merlin (female), Grey Wagtail also Kingfisher, Willow Tit regular (Steve Cooper). Only 15 Corn Buntings roosting (R W Jones) also a pair of Stonechat noted on the 24th (Doug Radford).

At Cow Lane GP 1 Green Sand (James Oates, John Oates).

At Barleycraft GP 2 Ruffs, 50 Golden Plovers, 1 Kingfisher (James Oates, John Oates).

27th October

At Sutton Gault 1 Female/juv Marsh Harrier, 1 Kingfisher, 5 Whooper Swan, 1 Chiffchaff (Mark Peck). On 26th 1 male Stonechat (Paul Mason).

26th October

At Grafham Water 1 Grey Plover, 1 Common Sand, 1 Goldeneye (RBA).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB Rickwood Hide 1 3rd year Yellow-legged Gull, several hundred Whooper Swan, 2 Redpoll flew over (RBA). Also Black Swan south of the railway bridge (John Oates).

23rd October

SABINE'S GULL at Grafham Water, off fishing lodge near Mander car park (BLEA), but no sign later. 1 Black Tern there (Bruce Martin).

GREY PHALAROPE flew south along the east side of the Ouse Washes at the railway bridge at about 9.20 am. Seemed to land but not relocated. Also Little Stint, Dunlin, 15 Ruffs, 200 Golden Plovers, 25 Bewick's Swans, 100's of ducks. Pochard flock close to the west side south of the railway line. (John Oates).

At Sutton Gault 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Kingfisher this morning, and early afternoon 1 Spotted Redshank (Mark Peck).

Bittern again at Wicken Fen last night, from the Tower Hide about 6 pm (Ian Barton).

Possible Rough-legged Buzzard reported to be present just east of Hardwick Wood Sunday am 22/10 (per Clive Sinclair)

At Sutton Gault 22/10 25+ Pied Wagtail, 50+ Meadow Pipit, 1 Redshank, 2 Ruff, 3 Snipe, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Water Rail (Mark Peck).

22nd October

At Milton Tip 3rd winter Yellow-legged Gull, Green Sand (Peter Herkenrath).

At the Ouse Washes, east side, Garganey, Marsh Harrier, a few Ruff, but no sign of yesterdays Ferruginous Duck (Alan Hitchings, Richard Patient).

House Martin in Cambridge, Earchard Road (Peter Herkenrath).

Weekend news from Paxton Pits: 21st - Brambling and Blackcap around the Visitor Centre bird table. 22nd - Red-crested Pochard, 5 Ruddy Ducks (Island Pit), female Goosander (south over Washout Pit), 4 Swallows, 3 Green Sandpipers (Pumphouse Pit), flock of 37 Snipe (New Workings); record numbers of Coot (over 3000) and Gadwalls around the Pits complex, but very few Cormorants (the evening roost has only just reached 100 birds). Also Tree Sparrow, female Merlin and Whinchat have all been seen during the last week. Visit www.paxton-pits.org.uk for more information. (Julian Hughes).

On 21st at Kings Dyke Pit (Opposite McCains) 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Grey wagtails, 10 + Redwings, 4 Bramblings flew over heading South (Gordon Shaw).

21st October

FERRUGINOUS DUCK with Pochards and Tufted Ducks at the Ouse Washes north of the railway bridge viewing from the east side. Very distant. (James Oates, John Oates). This is presumably the same bird present recently at Welney and possibly the bird present in the spring at Welches Dam and in 1998-1999 at Mepal.

2 Yellow-legged Gulls at Milton Tip, together with huge numbers of Black-headed and Lesser Black-backed Gulls. Also a few Herring and Common Gulls. (Mike Evans, Peter Herkenrath).

On 17/10 HONEY BUZZARD soaring around at some height along the A14 towards Cambridge at 13.20 (in the vicinity of Madingley) gradually drifted east (Mark Ward).

20th October

At Fen Drayton GP 1 Green Sand, 300 - 400 Golden Plovers, 6 Ruddy Ducks (Richard Hall, John Oates)

19th October

At Sutton Gault this morning 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Fieldfare (Mark Peck).

18th October

At Wicken Fen a Bittern and an imm female Peregrine, both around The Mere (Ian Barton).

At Lode an imm male Black Redstart on roofs near the football pitch 5.30-6.00pm at least (John Oates).

At the Cam Washes, Upware 1 Green Sand, 1 Kingfisher, good numbers of Teal and Wigeon (John Oates).

Yesterday at Kingfisher's Bridge a Marsh Harrier (John Oates).

17th October

Buzzard sp, possibly Rough-legged seen today near Bourn flying towards Hardwick. (Clive Sinclair).

3 Common Buzzards, Monks Wood, midday (Rich Broughton)

At Fowlmere on Sunday 15th, single Jack Snipe and Common Snipe together, at least six Water Rails seen or heard, a Kingfisher and a Reed Warbler (JOS).

On Sun 15 Oct at Abbots Ripton estate a male Stonechat on roadside umbellifers. Also, a gamekeeper on the estate reported two Red Kites earlier in the week.(Duncan McNiven/Debbie Pain)

Goshawk at Teversham Fen on Oct 15th (per F. Wissing)

News from the Nene Washes RSPB: TWITE 3 on 13/10, Peregrine 1-2 around, Whooper Swan 7 on 14/10, Water Pipit 2 on 14/10, Stonechat 6 on 16/10, Wheatear 1 on 14/10, Pink-footed Goose 3 high overhead to east 16/10 at 15:00hrs. (Jonathan Taylor).

16th October

Swift at Girton early AM (RBA).

15th October

1st year Female Black Redstart at Wicken on the Visitor Centre. (Per Chris Thorne/Richard Billington/Cambirds).

Buzzard sp just east of Hardwick Wood, square TL3557. Seen am but not found since. (Clive Sinclair).

At Swaffham Prior Fen a Wheatear (John Oates).

Chiffchaff at Brampton (Martin Adlam/Cambirds).

Chiffchaff Dogsthorpe Star Pit (Rich Broughton).

14th October

Adult Caspian Gull loafing at Dogsthorpe Star Pit 2.10 - 4.00 (Duncan Poyser/Peterbirder).

At Wicken lots of Redwings (100+). Also two Fieldfares, Blackcap and Merlin. (per Richard Billington/Cambirds)

12th October

Swift at Elton (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

11th October

1st Winter Yellow-legged Gull - Orton BP 1hr pre roost - note there are very few gulls roosting here (Duncan Poyser/Peterbirder).

8th October

At Swaffham Prior Fen 1 Wheatear. At Dullingham Ley 1 Buzzard soaring over Ten Wood.(Owen & Monica Marks).

7th October

At Paxton GP's on the 3rd a juvenile Osprey was heading West across New Workings during the afternoon being mobbed by crows.(Jamie Wells).

A Crane flew over the A428 just east of Caxton Gibbet near the new Cambourne roundabout heading north at 6.05 pm. It was then watched on the Elsworth road going down behind the treeline at TL308618. It wasn't re-located before dusk.(Richard Bashford).

1st winter Med Gull at Orton Mere at 4.10pm(Steve Dudley/Peterbirder).

5th October

No sign of any Woodlarks at Chippenham Fen early am (Richard Allison).

4th October

At Morborne Hill Black Redstart around the BT building, Yellow Wagtail 1 in sheep field, Hobby juv, Common Buzzard over wood south of hill, Kestrel 5 (Steve Dudley/Peterbirder).

At Fen Drayton GP Elney lake this am 2 Green Sands and 1 Greenshank, plus at least 50 Swallows and 50 house Martins 9Richard Allison). Also this afternoon an aberrant Collared Dove or aberrant Barbary Dove along the track near the disabled car park (John Oates).

At Monks Wood: 1 Common Buzzard and Sparrowhawk, a few Goldcrests (Rich Broughton).

3rd October

At Morborne Hill male Stonechat, Hobby, 2 Common Buzzard, Blackcap, Willow Tit ( Andy Frost/Peterbirder). Also Chiffchaff, 7+ Goldcrests (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

Osprey at Little Paxton GP Island Pit at 1.10pm (RBA).

Yellow-legged Gull present with a flock of about 300 loafing gulls in the ploughed field opposite the southern entrance to Dogsthorpe Tip at TF215017 (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

At Sutton Gault 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 1 Tree Sparrow (105th bird for the garden) (Mark Peck).

At the Nene Washes 3 Wheatears along the north bank of the tidal river to the east of the bridge on the disturbed soil near the diggers, 5 Swallows, 1 Grey Wagtail calling from under the bridge, c30 Linnets, Small movement of Pied Wagtails and Meadow Pipits (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

On 01/09 At Morborne Hill 2.15pm a calling LAPLAND BUNTING overhead due east. (Martin Coates/Peterbirder).

HONEY BUZZARD over Milton Tescos on 30/9 pm (Rich Billington).

2nd October

At Swaffham Prior Fen a juv Peregrine feeding in a field at approx TL 553 677 this afternoon (John Oates).

On 30/9 Sandwich Terns at 6.15pm over Landbeach. Sounded like an adult and a juv (Dick Newell).

On 30/9 juv HONEY BUZZARD over Fowlmere NR at 6.05pm (R.W.Jones per Steve Cooper).

On 28/9 HONEY BUZZARD at North end of Waterbeach, moving north towards old marina mobbed by two crows at 13:30 (George Lendrum).

No reports of the Chippenham Fen Woodlarks since 30/9.

Nearby at Welney, Norfolk FERRUGINOUS DUCK still present recently (RBA).

1st October

At Cow Lane GP there is a very pale starling amongst the large flock there - could not get a good look at it though, only saw it in flight. probably leucistic, but you never know - something to look out for. Also at least 10 Yellow-legged Gulls: 1 ad, 2 3CY, 3 2CY, 4 1CY. 1 Garganey still there. (Dick Newell).

Other Yellow-legged Gulls: 1 2CY at Milton and 1 1CY at Grafham (Dick Newell).

Common Buzzards over Fowlmere NR (and a Marsh Harrier) (Ade Cooper per Steve Cooper), over the A1198, N of B1040 at 11.53am and over Wimpole Hall at 12.35pm (RBA)

30th September

2 WOODLARKS at Chippenham Fen until 8.30am in field near reserve entrance at approx TL 653 691. (Ian Delgado, John Oates)

HONEY BUZZARDS today at Chippenham Fen (Monica & Owen Marks) and at Monks Wood (Simon Henderson, Bruce & Gwen Martin).

Also at Chippenham Fen Sandwich Tern over (John Oates, Richard Patient), Tree Pipit (Alan Hitchings, Richard Patient), 2 Common Buzzards, 2 Marsh Harriers. Hobby, Siskin, Grey Wag.

Also at Monks Wood 8 Common Buzzards, 1 Hobby (Bruce & Gwen Martin, Terry Murfitt).

At Cow Lane: 2 Garganey (1CY's), 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (2 2CY, 1 1CY), 2+ argentatus Herring Gulls, 1 Greenshank, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Whimbrel.( Dick Newell).

At Milton 1 adult Yellow-legged Gull (Dick Newell).

At Fen Drayton, Elney Lake Wood Sand, Spotshank, LRP, 4 Greenshank, Green Sand, Hobby (Dave Anderson, Bruce & Gwen Martin, John Oates)

At Grafham Water, Mander car park Red-necked Grebe, 3 ad Yellow-legged Gulls.

2 Wheatears in field near Wistow (Terry Murfitt).

Marsh Harrier over Vet School, Madingley Rd early pm (Richard Patient), but no reports of the Wryneck.

Yesterday at Swaffham Prior Fen 1 juv Marsh Harrier. 6 Whinchats on seeded beet near the big barn. 110 Lapwings. 1 Kingfisher along Burwell Lode. 17.30 - 19.00 Monica & Owen Marks).

At the Nene Washes, Eldernell on 28/9 14 Marsh Harriers, juv Peregrine, Merlin, 7+ Kestrels, 2 Sparrowhawks, 2 Barn Owls (Gordon Hamlett).

29th September

WRYNECK in Cambridge in front of the Cambridge Uni Vet School along Madingley Road . Present since Monday (Per Chris Thorn). Still present this evening until 7.00pm when it flew into a tree in the car park. Much of the time it was feeding at the edge of the car park, close to the cycle rack. (several observers, including me!)

WOODLARK at Chippenham Fen, around the reserve entrance (BLEA).

At 1pm: 2 HONEY BUZZARDS circling low over the southern edge of Monks Wood (close enough to see the colour of their eyes!), one banked north and was lost behind the tree-line over the wood (thus might still be hanging around - as it didn't go south over the next 45 mins), the other carried on north, low over Bevill's Wood and was lost from sight there behind the trees. 20 mins later this or another HONEY BUZZARD got up out of Bevill's Wood and headed south before turning back north and thermalling over Bevill's Wood, getting extremely high before bulletting off south after about 10 mins. (Rich Broughton). Also a pale juv HONEY BUZZARD late afternoon (Stuart Elsom).

HONEY BUZZARD lingering this am between Chippenham and A142 (RBA).

Osprey flew south at Sutton Gault 1.20pm (Mark Peck).

At Fen Drayton GP Wood Sand and Spotshank. Yesterday 5 Greenshank, 1 Green Sand, 1 Spotshank, 1 male Sparrowhawk, 25-30 Yellow Wags. (Dave Anderson).

At Grafham Water 2 Black Terns (Mander car park) and Red-necked Grebe (Dudney Hide). (RBA).

At Kingfisher's Bridge Little Stint, Com Sand, Ruff, Kingfisher (John Oates).

In Suffolk an adult Ferruginous Hawk (with jesses) at Cavenham Heath yesterday (Bruce Martin).

28th September

At Chatteris a small flock of Sandwich Terns heard going over southwards at about 9pm (Mark Ward)

Osprey at Grafham Water at 4.40pm mobbed by 2 Black Terns and crows (RBA).

WOODLARK at Chippenham Fen. Also HONEY BUZZARD there on 27th. (RBA).

An imm SABINE'S GULL at Grange Farm RSPB, flew SW at 9.30am with 6 Black-headed Gulls (Paul Donald, per Kathleen Rosewarne). Also Whinchat.

HONEY BUZZARDS today at Eltisley crossroads (Paul Donald), Monks Wood 10.50am (also 3 Common Buzzards) (Rich Broughton) and one soared and circled quite low over the Twentypence Road near Wilburton around 2pm (Carol Inskipp). Honey Buzzards have been seen at/near the last 2 sites on other dates. Perhaps some are lingering.

At Swaffham Prior Fen 6 Whinchats in set aside just north of large barn on very bumpy road before the turn to the carrot packing factory. Also Yellow Wag. (John Oates). No sign later on (Bruce Martin).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 1 Curlew Sand, 2 Little Stints, 1 Spotshank, 3 Ruffs, 4 Ringed Plovers, 2 Common Sands, 2 Dunlins (John Oates).

At Sutton Gault 2 Chiffchaffs, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Blackcap (Mark Peck).

At Morborne Hill 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Chiffchaff, several Goldcrests, Song Thrush and Blackbird passing through but still no Redwing or Fieldfare (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

At Dog in a Doublet, Nene Washes 1 Swallow, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Common Sandpiper forced to land on the road (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

At At Kingfisher's Bridge early am Turnstone, Spotshank, 2 Little Stints, 2 Dulins, 1 Com Sand, 5 Ringed Plovers, Marsh Harrier (John Oates). Later on 5 Ruff, but no Turnstone (Peter Leonard).

At Sutton Gault 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 juv Marsh Harrier (Mark Peck).

At Fen Drayton GP Cormorant 1 imm with a pink plastic ring on left leg with letters 'KIN', metal ring on right leg. Golden Plover 65, Lapwing 335, Spotted Redshank, 1 Greenshank 5, Green Sandpiper 3, Wood Sandpiper 1, House Martin c160, Linnet c50 (Bruce Martin). Also 3 LRPs, 3 Greenshanks, Common Tern, Swift (Scott Eaton).

A HONEY BUZZARD at Monks Wood, one going south towards Bevill's Wood, at tree height and possibly landed, at 5.35pm this evening (Rich Broughton).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 1 Curlew Sandpiper, 1 Spotted Redshank, 2 Little Stints, 1 Ruff, 3 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plovers, 35 Golden Plovers (John Oates).

HONEY BUZZARD ovet St Neots 9.55am (RBA).

Yesterday at Grafham Water HONEY BUZZARD, Red-necked Grebe, Swift (RBA).

A Red Kite and a Common Buzzard over Nene Washes this am. (per Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

HONEY BUZZARDS today at Huntingdon 12.55pm (Stuart Elsom) and 9.30am over Twenty Pence Road just north of the pub heading SW, then turned SE to cross Long Drove at the Cottenham end. Also 1 Green Sand. (Tim Inskipp).

Black Tern still at Grafham (RBA).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 2 Little Stint, 2 LRP, 2 Ruff, 1 Dunlin, 1 Com Sand (John Oates).

In Norfolk, at Welney drake FERRUGINOUS DUCK again (RBA).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 2 Little Stint, 1 LRP, 2 Ruff, 1 Dunlin (John Oates).

At Wicken Fen Osprey (RBA). Also from Tower Hide 3 Hobbies, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Barn Owls (John Oates).

At Barleycraft GP 7 Ringed Plovers, 85 Golden Plovers, 2 Dunlins, 3 Greenshanks, 2 Green Sands, 2 Common Sands, Ruddy Duck, 2 Pintails (Alan Hitchings, John Oates).

At Grafham Water 4 Black Terns, 4 Buzzards, drake Mandarin, 20 Yellow Wags, 2 Grey Wags, 1 Wheatear (Richard Patient).

At Sutton Gault 1 Peregrine, 2 Marsh Harrier, 1 Barn Owl, 1 Greenshank, No Honey Buzzards (Mark Peck).

A Fen Drayton this morning 2 Green Sand, 3 Greenshank and 1 Spotted Redshank . No Honey Buzzards! (David Griffiths/Cambirds).

Peregrine over Brampton (Martin Adlam/Cambirds).

On Fri 22nd Sept, Abbots Ripton: a dark morph juvenile HONEY BUZZARD in off the fens flying low and fast over the escarpment, then folded its wings and dropped into a wood to roost at 5.50pm. Also a Ring-necked Parakeet flying north. The following morning (Sat 23 Sept) six Common Buzzards, two Hobbies and a juv Marsh Harrier. (Duncan McNiven).

HONEY BUZZARDS today at Milton Tip 9.30pm (Peter Herkenrath), Morborne Hill 1045 am (Mark Hawkes, Duncan Poyser) and 3.55pm (John Oates , Alan Hitchings, Dick Newell, Richard Patient), south of Melboun at 10.30am and at Chesterton 11.30am (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

RED-BACKED SHRIKE still at Long Drove, Cottenham.

Also at/near Morborne Hill 1st winter Med Gull, at least 3 Hobbies, 4 Common Buzzards, 3 Red Kites (only 1 actually from Morborne Hill), 2 Wheatears, 1 Yellow Wag (John Oates, Alan Hitchings, Dick Newell, Richard Patient). Also Merlin (RBA).

RED-BACKED SHRIKE still at Long Drove, Cottenham (Peter Leonard)

HONEY BUZZARDS today at Royston 3.15pm (Steve Cooper), Fen Drayton GP 3.40 pm (John Oates) and Morborne Hill (2) singles at 5.20pm with an Osprey and 5.40pm (Duncan Poyser).

At Grafham Water 4 Black Terns, Common Buzzard, 2 Siskins (RBA).

Also at Fen Drayton GP Garganey (Oxholme Lake), 2 Hobbies, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 water Rail calling, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wags, 1 Yellow Wag, 3 Greenshanks, 1 Green Sand, 2 Ringed Plovers, 1 Swift (John Oates)

At the Nene Washes 2 Grey Wags, 9 Yellow Wags, 3 Marsh Harriers (Steve Dudley/Peterbirder).

At least 10 Common Buzzards and 2 Hobbies in the Monks Wood area (Rich Broughton)

At the Ouse Washes a Peregrine at Chain Corner (Paul Mason, per Mark Peck) and at Sutton Gault yesterday evening 8 Marsh Harriers (Mark Peck).

Ring-necked Parakeet flew towards Little Paxton, from Toseland direction at 5.23pm (Stuart Elsom).

RED-BACKED SHRIKE still at Long Drove, Cottenham (RBA).

Osprey still at Shepreth this AM (RBA).

HONEY BUZZARD, Red-necked Grebe, Black Tern, Little Gull at Grafham today (no sign of yesterdays W-w Black Tern). (RBA).

At the Ouse Washes, Chain Corner 4 Marsh Harriers, Common Buzzard (Stuart Elsom).

At the Nene Washes Hobby, a few Hirundines and Yellow Wagtails at Dog in a Doublet. Wildfowl numbers building on the tidal river. 5 or 6 Marsh Harriers at Eldernell mostly over the Decoy Wood. 1 Whinchat along the track in front of the car park. (Brian Stone/Peterbirder)

At Sutton Gault 1 Swift, 1 juv Marsh Harrier, 1 Turtle Dove, 1 Water Rail, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Kingfisher. (Mark Peck).

Juv WHITE-WINGED BLACK TERN Grafham Water, Mander car park 1615-1915 hrs at least with 2 Black Terns (ad, juv). Also 2 Med Gulls (ad, 1st w), ad Yellow- legged Gull, 2 juv Little Gulls, drake Common Scoter. (John Oates).

Juv RED-BACKED SHRIKE at Long Drove, Cottenham still near the pools (Dave Anderson, Peter Leonard, Mark Peck).

West of Camdridge this morning 2 HONEY BUZZARDS reported (per Mark Peck).

At Shepreth Osprey just off A10 in tree on far side of lake 6.20pm (Steve Cooper).

At Cow Lane GP 2 Common Sand, 1 Greenshank, 2 Grey Wagtails, 1 Garganey, 1 Kingfisher and 1 juv Black Tern. (Dave Anderson).

At Sutton Gault 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Water Rail, 6 Wigeon, 2 Yellow Wagtail, 50 Goldfinch, 1 Sparrowhawk (Mark Peck).

Merlin and a few Yellow Wagtails at Dog in a Doublet, Nene Washes (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

News from Ferry Meadows18/9: Late Swift moved south over Gunwade 1715 hrs; still 3 Green Sandpiper from Peake hide. Today, 19/9: Wheatear fem/imm, 5 Yellow Wagtail by Lynch Lake ( up to 14 have been present within the last week). Little Gull juv/1st w on Overton Lake, seen to fly off to SE 0800hrs. Water Rail from Prestt hide. 10 Wigeon from Peake Hide. Teal numbers building up on scrape - 70+. (Richard Hall/Peterbirder).

No sign of Red-backed Shrike at Long Drove, Cottenham in brief search yesterday evening (Richard Thomas).

Osprey SW over Fowlmere RSPB late AM (RBA).

At the Cam Washes, Upware 3 Pintails, 20 Wigeons, 5 Yellow Wagtails (John Oates).

At Kingfisher's Bridge juv Little Stint, Dunlin, Ruff (John Oates).

Yesterday evening at Sutton Gault 3 Marsh Harriers

Drake Common Scoter still at Little Paxton (RBA).

Black Tern at Grafham Water (RBA).

At Wicken Fen 4 Hobbies, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Water Rail (Brett's Hide), 1 Green Sand, 45 Wigeon, Kingfisher (John Oates).

At Swaffham Prior Fen 1 ad Hobby, 100 Golden Plovers, 20 Yellow Wagtails (John Oates).

At Sutton Gault 1 Common Sandpiper, 3 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 50 Goldfinch. Yesterday: Sunday 17th September: 6.30pm 3 Marsh Harrier (2 juv, 1 female). (Mark Peck).

At Fen Drayton GP good numbers of hirundines this am - 250+ Sand Martin, 40+ House Martin, 20+ Swallow and 2 Swift (Richard Allison).

At Upware 2 Swifts (John Oates)

Yesterday, 2 Siskin heard over Birdlife in Cambridge, Hobby at Kingfisher's Bridge, imm Cuckoo at Chittering Fen, Green Sand at Wicken Fen (Guy Dutson) and Turtle Dove and Hobby at Long Drove, Cottenham (Richard Thomas).

No news from Long Drove, Cottenham today.

In Norfolk drake FERRUGINOUS DUCK and WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER at Welney (RBA).

Juvenile RED-BACKED SHRIKE at Long Drove, Cottenham around the pools (many observers). It went to roost at 7.30 pm (RBA). Also 3 Green Sands, Yellow Wagtail, Clouded Yellow (John Oates).

Osprey fishing at Shepreth pits (TL 398 476) this morning (10.30), last time we had one here it stayed for a few days. (per Steve Cooper).

Paxton Pits highlights over the weekend: On Saturday two male Mandarins, two female Pintails, female Garganey on Heronry Pit. On Sunday male Common Scoter on A1 South all day, male Goldeneye on Island Pit, two Yellow Wagtails on New Workings, two female Pintails on Heronry North. For more information visit www.paxton-pits.org.uk (Julian Hughes).

At the Nene Washes a presumed escape Purple Gallinule in dykes north of Lords Holt Wood (RBA). This bird has been on the Nene Washes for some time (per Richard Patient). It may be the poplular bird present at Earith and other localities in 1998/1999 and is thought to belong to one of the grey-headed eastern races.

At Fen Drayton GP 2 Garganey (Richard Patient). Yesterday 3 Black Terns over Elney but didn't hang around at 5.15pm, also 1 Hobby, 5 Greenshank, 1 Green Sand and 1 Clouded Yellow. (Dave Anderson).

At Grafham Water Black Tern and 2 Greenshanks (RBA).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 8 Ruff (John Oates).

In Norfolk the WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER again at Welney. Also a Honey Buzzard there (RBA).

This morning at 0915 7 (seven) ARCTIC SKUAS flew south low overhead at Melbourn (Steve Cooper). Of interest a flock of 21 was seen in London this am (Pager).

At Cow Lane GP 7 Black Terns, 1 4th winter Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Common Sand (John Oates, Richard Patient).

At Barleycraft GP 2 Black Terns, 1 Greenshank, 1 Common Sand, 2 Ringed Plovers (Alan Hitchings).

Yesterday near Holme Fen a PRATINCOLE sp seen hawking for 1 1/2 mins late afternoon (Martin Coates).

At Grafham Water Slav grebe reported also Black Tern, 6 Ruddy Duck (Pager).

This morning at Sutton Gault: 1 Spotted Redshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 1 Kingfisher. Later on a Greenshank (Mark Peck).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 1 Common Sand, 15 Wigeon (John Oates). On 13th also several Ruff, a few Dunlin and Common Sand (Guy Dutson).

At Swaffham Prior Fen a Merlin (John Oates).

Garganey and 2 Common Snipe at Dogsthorpe Star Pit SSSI along the A47 Peterboro' to Eye road, near Eye. Garganey was also there yesterday, along with Common Sandpiper (Richard Broughton).

RSPB Ouse Washes. Stockdale pool now gone, work started on improvements. No waders present but heard a Greenshank. Also Yellow Wagtail. (Peter Leonard).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 2 Green Sand and a Hobby (Peter Leonard). This site is considerably drier now (Kathleen Rosewarne).

Common Swifts on 11th over Elton (Brian Stone) and Stretham (Monica and Owen Marks).

At Fen Drayton GP 3 Greenshank plus 1 Green Sand around Elney Lake this am (Richard Allison).

At Grafham Water 2 Black Terns, 1 Red-necked Grebe from Dudney Hide (Pager).

At Wicken Fen 2 Green Sand, 1 Greenshank, 1 Marsh Harrier, Clouded Yellow (John Oates).

At Barleycraft GP 1 Greenshank, 3 Common Sand, 1 Green Sand, 2 Dunlin, 2 Golden Plover, 2 Clouded Yellow (Alan Hitchings).

No sign of the Isabelline Shrike at the Nene Washes, Dog-in-the-Doublet (Pager).

At Woodwalton Fen a Redstart (Richard Patient).

Redstart at Kings Dyke NR (George/Peterbirder).

Willow Tit and Hobby showing regularly at Fowlmere this week (per Steve Cooper).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 7 Ruff, 1 Common Sand, 15 Wigeon (John Oates).

Weekend highlights from Paxton Pits: Buzzard over fields west of Haul Road (Saturday), female Mandarin on Heronry North, 4 Hobbies over Visitor Centre, handful of Common and Green sandpipers (9th). Visit www.paxton-pits.org.uk for more information (Julian Hughes).

Adult ISABELLINE SHRIKE at the Nene Washes, Dog-in-the-Doublet, east of the road. Also Peregrine, 4 Yellow Wagtails and yesterday 3 Whinchat and a Hobby (Pager).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB, Stockdales no sign of the White-rumped Sandpiper (Pager). Centre to Stockdale Hide, Ouse Washes - 1 Greenshank, 1 Spotted Redshank, 7 Yellow Wagtails and c12 Clouded Yellows. Another birder saw 3 Ruff (Simon Stirrup).

At Grafham Water Red-necked Grebe (Dudney Hide), also juv Little Gull, Greenshank (Pager).

At Barleycraft GP 2 Whinchat, 4 Greenshank, 3 Common Sand, 2 Green Sand, 1 Ruff (Alan Hitchings).

At Wicken Fen 2 Spotted Redshank, 6 Green Sand, 3 Greenshank, 2 Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher, 2 calling Water Rail, Turtle Dove (John Oates). On 6th a Cetti's Warbler reported fron East Mere Hide (per NT).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 7 Ruff, 1 LRP, 1 Wigeon, 1 Yellow Wagtail (John Oates).

At Long Drove, Cottenham Green Sands, 1 Clouded Yellow (Simon Stirrup).

At Little Paxton 2 Hobby, 4 Green Sand, 1 Common Sand, 28 Yellow Wag 30, Clouded Yellow (Pager).

Yesterday, an Osprey flew south along the River Nene between Wisbech and Guyhirn at 4 pm (Pager).

Adult ISABELLINE SHRIKE at the Nene Washes, Dog-in-the-Doublet, east of the road (Many observers). This is the first county record.

Adult WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER at the Ouse Washes RSPB, Stockdales Hide again, with other waders including Wood Sand (Peter Leonard).

At Sutton Gault 1 Spotted Redshank, 1 Wheatear (Mark Peck).

Adult WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER at the Ouse Washes RSPB, Stockdales Hide with 7 Curlew Sand, 1 Little Stint, 1 Wood Sand, 1 Green Sand, 2 Greenshank, 15 Ruff, 10 Dunlin, 2 LRP, 1 Ringed Plover and 4 Marsh Harrier also present (several observers).

At Fen Drayton GP 2 Greenshank, 1 Green Sand, 2 Common Sand, 1 Clouded Yellow (Dave Anderson).

At Cow Lane GPC 1 Greenshank (Ian Barton, Peter Leonard).

This afternoon at Grafham Water, Mander car park 1 juv Little Gull, 1 juv Black Tern, 1 Chiffchaff, 3 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Yellow Wagtail (John Oates).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 2 Ringed Plover, 4 Snipe, 4 Green Sands (George Lendrum).

At Fen Drayton GP this lunch time, 4 Greenshank, 1 Spotted Redshank, 3 Green Sand, 1 Common Sand, 1 Snipe - all sw corner of Elney. Also 2 Clouded Yellow on pathway separating Elney and Moore 3/4 of the way to the sw corner. On Sunday 3rd 4 Greenshank, 2 Green Sand, 1 Common Sand, 4 Snipe, 4 Turtle Doves, 1 Hobby (first at FD for me since Red-foot left), 8 Yellow Wags, 2 Water Rail. Several hundred hirundines feeding on the vast numbers of insectcs over surfing pit area. Also at least 20 Swift in the same area (Dave Anderson).

This evening at Grafham Water 1 Little Gull, 1 Med Gulls, 6 Yellow-legged Gull, 25 Dunlin (Richard Patient). On Sunday 3rd 15.45 - 19.30 6 ad Arctic Terns, 10 Common Terns, 1 juv Black Tern, 1 juv Little Gull, 1 Greenshank, 4 Chiffchaff (Monica and Owen Marks).

2 Common Buzzards and a Hobby at north edge of Alconbury airfield this lunchtime (Rich Broughton).

At Sutton Gault 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Ringed Plover, 1 Snipe, 100 Swallow (Mark Peck).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB with this morning Grey Heron 9, Wigeon 27, Garganey 2, Marsh Harrier 1 female, 1 juv, Sparrowhawk 1 male, 1 female, Hobby 1, Little Stint 2, Curlew Sandpiper 7 juvs, Dunlin 3, Ruff 31, Snipe 7, Black-tailed Godwit 1, Greenshank 3, Green Sandpiper 1, Swift 5, Yellow Wagtail 5, Reed Warbler 3, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Whitethroat 4, Garden Warbler 1, Willow Warbler 2. The warblers were around the centre and the waders were from Stockdale. The Garganey were between Stevens (the last hide) and the railway. We also counted 32 Clouded Yellow from Welches Dam to the railway, (30 up to the second from last hide before the railway)! (Ian Barton, Bruce Martin)

At Wicken Fen 3 Spotted Redshank, 2 Green Sand, 3 Greenshank, 1 Dunlin, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 Yellow Wagtails, 3 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard, 1 Mandarin, 1 Swift, 5 calling Water Rail (John Oates).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 6 Ruff, 1 Greenshank, 1 Common Sand, 2 LRP, 1 Wigeon, 1 Yellow Wagtail (John Oates).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 5 Green Sands (Simon Stirrup).

On Friday 1st female Goosander from St Neots town bridge (Richard Bashford).

In Norfolk, at Welney ad WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER (Pager).

At Cow Lane GP 1 Garganey, 2 Common Sand, 1 Greenshank (Richard Patient).

Yesterday evening at the Nene Washes, Eldernell 10 Marsh Harriers, Hobby, (Andy Frost/Peterbirder).

In Norfolk, at Welney ad WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER still today (Pager).

This evening at Grafham Water Red-necked Grebe (Savages Creek), 2 juv Little Gulls, 3 Med Gulls (ad, 1st summer, juv), ad Yellow-legged Gull, 2 Common Sand (Pager).

At Barleycraft GP 1 Whinchat, 2 Greenshank, 3 Common Sand, 2 Green Sand, 21 Golden Plover, Hobby, 4 Clouded Yellows (Alan Hitchings).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 4 Ruff, 1 Greenshank, 1 Common Sand, 2 LRP, 3 Wigeon, 1 Marsh Harrier (John Oates).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB this morning 2 juv Curlew Sand, 1 ad Little Stint, 45 Ruff, 1 LRP, 2 Ringed Plover, 4 Greenshank, 9 Dunlin, male Marsh Harrier, 15 Wigeon, 10 Clouded Yellows (John Oates). This afternoon also a drake Cinnamon Teal (presumed escape), 3 juv Curlew Sand, 1 Curlew (Richard Patient). Stockdale hide is currently the best spot.

At Wicken Fen 3 Garganey, 2 Green Sand, 1 Greenshank, 40 Yellow Wagtails, male Marsh Harrier (John Oates). Recently up to 3 Buzzards (per National Trust).

At Fen Drayton GP 4 Greenshank, 3 Ruff, 3 Common Sand, Clouded Yellow(Richard Allison).

Yesterday at Sutton Gault 17 Greenshank over flying sw, 2 Whimbrel over flying sw, 4 Snipe (Mark Peck).

In Norfolk, at Welney ad WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER still today showing very well (John Oates).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 2 juv Spotted Redshank, 1 Ruff, 4 Common Sand, 2 LRP, 1 Wigeon (John Oates).

At Cam Washes, Upware male Marsh Harrier, 1 Swift (John Oates).

At Long Drove, Cottenham yesterday 2 Greenshanks, 5 Green Sands, 3 snipe (George Lendrum).

In Norfolk, at Welney an ad WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER (BLEA).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 2 juv Little Stint, 7 Ruff, 1 Common Sand, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Ruddy Duck (John Oates).

News from Wed 30th 4 Greeenshanks and 7 Green Sands on Long Drove, Cottenham (Kathleen Rosewarne).

At Paxton Pits juvenile Marsh Harrier, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper and 2 Yellow Wagtails on New Workings (Jamie Wells). More information at www.paxton-pits.org.uk (per Julian Hughes).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 2 Ruff, 1 Common Sand, 1 Wheatear, 1 Yellow Wag, 2 Ruddy Duck (John Oates).

At Fen Drayton GP a Marsh Harrier (Pager). Yesterday evening at Elney Lake Spotshank, 3 Greenshank, 2 Ruff, 3 Common Sands and 4 Common Tern (Richard Allison).

Eldernell sightings Tuesday 29th (some from Richard Astle), 13-16 Marsh Harriers - one roosting out towards March Farmers, 5 Hobbies together along main harrier flight path, c800 Lapwings with a few Golden Plovers, c250 hirundines inc good nos of Sand Martins (RA), 2 Swifts (RA), 11 Yellow Wagtails (RA), Barn Owl, 2 Sedge Warblers (RA)(Gordon Hamlett).

Yesterday evening at Grafham Water 1 Hobby, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Yellow Wagtail. No sign of the Tern (Richard Broughton).

No sign of White-winged Black Tern at Grafham Water early am, but 5 Common Scoter flew west (Mark Hawkes). Also no sign of the Tern early pm but Wheatear, 2 Spotted flycatchers, 2 Ruddy Duck, 1 Wigeon and a Clouded Yellow (John Oates).

Common Buzzards seen today over the BirdLife Secretariat at Girton, Cambridge, at about 3 pm discovered by Mike Crosby (Peter Herkenrath) and NE over Leverington at 10 am (Pager).

Lunchtime today at Cow Lane GP 1 Greenshank, 2 Ringed Plovers and 1 Sparrowhawk (Dave Anderson).

Yesterday am at Sutton Gault 2 Spotted Redshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Snipe (Mark Peck).

Yesterday evening at Fen Drayton GP at least 6 Greenshank (had 14 Sunday evening), at least 5 Green Sands and similar no of Common Sands, a lot of comings and goings so difficult to be accurate. Also 7 snipe (Dave Anderson).

CLOUDED YELLOW request: Please forward all your Clouded Yellow sightings to Bob Frost at rfrost@waitrose.com. These will then be used to map the influx this year.

JuvenileWHITE-WINGED BLACK TERN at Grafham Water this evening, from Mander car park. Seen feeding over the water and sitting on a post in front of the hide past the Wildlife Trust cabin (Owen & Monica Marks). Still present at dusk (Richard Patient).

Little Paxton Pits. Osprey south over Island Pit mid morning; 4 Ruddy Ducks on Island Pit; 6 Yellow Wagtails and up to 30 Clouded Yellows, including several females of the white form on New Workings; Curlew, Whimbrel, Green Sandpiper and Snipeon Pumphouse Pit. For more information, visit www.paxton-pits.org.uk (Julian Hughes).

Ouse Washes this evening. 1 Garganey, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Little Egret, 4 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Ringed Plover, 10 Curlew Sand, 23 Dunlin, 71 Ruff, 7 Greenshank, 3 Wood Sandpiper (Richard Patient).

Ouse Washes today at Oxlode 08.30 hrs 1 Little Owl, 2 Marsh Harriers, 35 Ruff, 2 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 1 Green Sandpiper. Welches Dam 13.15 hrs 2 Marsh Harriers, 1 Hobby, 4 Spotted Redshank, 3 Greenshank, 43 Ruff, 20 Dunlin, 4 Curlew Sandpipers, 2 Wood Sandpipers, 1 Garganey. Minimum 11 Clouded Yellows (Owen & Monica Marks).

Grafham Water 16.45 - 20.00 hrs 1 Juv. White-winged Black Tern 17.15 hrs, c.10 Common Terns, 2 Buzzards , 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Little Egret (Owen & Monica Marks).

Of wider interest at Welney W.T. 10.00 hrs. 3 Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpiper, 85 Ruff,4 LRP, 6 Ringed Plover, 352 Lapwing, 2 Marsh Harrier, 1 Hobby, 1 Garganey, 1 Clouded Yellow,1 Red Underwing (Owen & Monica Marks).

Late news for yesterday evening at Grafham Water. 1 Little Egret, 6 Yellow-legged Gulls (michahellis), (Richard Patient)

27th August

Ouse Washes - Sutton Gault 1 Spotted Redshank, 8 Snipe, 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 1 Lesser Whitethroat.(Mark Peck)

26th August

Ouse Washes - Welches Dam - Stockdale hide 1 Little Stint, 1ad and 2 juv Curlew Sandpiper, 42 Dunlin, 104 Ruff, 5 Redshank, 6 Greenshank, 2 Wood Sandpiper. As yesterday birds were veryjumpy. There were two Sparrowhawk in the area as well as the juv MarshHarrier. A spot well worth watching! (Bruce Martin).

25th August

Long Drove - Cottenham1 Ruff, 1 Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpiper. (Bruce Martin).

Flooded field north of Sutton Gault at 18.00. 3 Spotted Redshank. 2 Ruff. 5 Snipe. 3 Yellow Wagtails. 45 Goldfinches.The area on the south side of Mepal Bridge seems more or less dry.(Owen & Monica Marks).

Welches Dam Halfway Hide at 19.25. 5 Greenshank. 1 Spotted Redshank.2 Wood Sandpipers. 1 ad. 2 juv. Curlew Sandpipers. 1 Little Stint. 61 Ruff. 13 Dunlin. All very jumpy. 1 juv Marsh Harrier. The large area in the middle of the Washes is dry although the part viewed from Oxlode seems tohave some water on it. (Owen & Monica Marks).

24th August

Highlights from Grafham last night - 1x juv Med Gull, 1x ad, 1x juv Yellow-legged Gull,5 Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, 1 Green Sandpiper, 50+ Common Tern. (Stuart Elsom).

Long Drove Cottenham last night - 2 Greenshank 2, Green Sandpiper 1. (George Lendrum).

Fen Drayton last night - 5 Greenshank, 4 Green Sandpiper, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe,1 Ruff, 2 Kingfisher, 1 Turtle Dove. (Dave Anderson).

Cow lane this lunchtime - 1 Greenshank, 2 Ruff, (first time this week that there has been anything)!(Dave Anderson).A Greenshank there yesterday Dave! (via Richard Broughton).

Ouse Washes - Sutton Gault today at 2 pm - 2 Greenshank, 2 Spotted Redshank, 2 Snipe, 3 Ruff, 175 Lapwing, 1 Hobby,1 Clouded Yellow. (Mark Peck).

Also 1 Clouded Yellow at Monks Wood and 5 Painted Lady on Tuesday. (Richard Broughton).

22nd August

Late news for yesterday at Fen Drayton GP an hour at lunchtime produced Greenshank, 6 Common Tern, Whitethroat,Turtle Dove and 2 Clouded Yellows. Also at least 2 Migrant Hawkersand 5 other dragonfly species (Richard Allison)

At the Ouse Washes - Sutton Gault. 2 Spotted Redshank, 1 Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 25 Ruff, 1 Sparrowhawk. (Mark Peck)

At the Bell Language School Cambridge. Lunchtime - 3 Swift, c20 Swallow, c60 House Martin. (Bruce Martin)

At Cottenham racecourse mid-day. A fall of Song Thrushes and Mistle Thrushes included 6 Fieldfare. (Paul Andrews)

Weekend news from Paxton Pits:- 2 Spotted Redshanks and 4 Greenshanks on New Workings (Martin Shadbolt,Sat 19th)- 9 Green Sandpipers, 2 adult and 3 subadult Yellow Wagtails, Golden Plover,2 Greenshanks, 2 Snipe, 2+ Clouded yellows, Painted lady on New Workings(Julian Hughes, Sun 20th)- 2 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper on Pumphouse Pit (Steve May, Sun 20th)- 6 Wigeon on Island Pit, 2 on Heronry North (Steve May, Sun 20th)

At the Ouse Washes-Sutton Gault Mon 21st, 6 Little Ringed Plover,1 juv Spotted Redshank, 1 Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 20 Yellow Wagtails (Mark Peck)

At the Ouse Washes RSPB 5 Garganey, 3 Wigeon, 1 Marsh Harrier, 60 Ruff, 3 Greenshank, 2 Dunlin, 1 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Golden Plover all from Halfway hide. Also 8 Clouded Yellow and 2 Painted Lady along the track (John Oates).

News in from Jane and Trevor Williams: White Stork seen from A509 heading up Nene Valley towards Wellingborough mid morning (per Martin Coates/Peterbirder/Cambirds).

At Grafham Water Red-necked Grebe at Savages Creek hide, Wheatear on the dam. On 19th a juv Arctic Tern and on 18th a juv Sandwich Tern (Pager).

WeBS count at Fen Drayton GP 11 Little Grebe, 117 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Red-necked Grebe, 249 Mute Swan, 216 Greylag Goose, 199 Canada Goose, 2 Egyptian Goose, 5 Wigeon, 71 Gadwall, 2 Teal, 484 Mallard, 37 Shoveler, 196 Pochard, 929 Tufted Duck, 1 Ruddy Duck, 41 Moorhen, 1615 Coot, 1 Oystercatcher, 342 Lapwing, 3 Snipe, 7 Greenshank, 5 Green Sandpiper, 6 Common Sandpiper,12 Common Tern, 14 Clouded Yellow (Bruce Martin).

At the Nene Washes, Eldernell at least 6 Marsh Harriers, 1 Hobby, 1 Barn Owl,1 Snipe, 1 Turtle Dove, large numbers of Hirundines, plenty of Swifts (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 6 Green Sands, 1 Greenshank and 2 Common Terns (Bruce Martin). Yesterday 3 Greenshank, 3 Green Sand (Ian Barton, Kathleen Rosewarne). Also Kingfisher and Turtle Dove (George Lendrum).

Yesterday at the Ouse Washes 2 1st summer SPOONBILLS in front of Halfway hide (David Griffiths).

At Wicken Fen, Trevelyan's Hide on 16th a few Green Sands and Greenshanks (Ian Barton, per Kathleen Rosewarne).

The Cam Washes at Upware are now dry (Bruce Martin).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 1 Golden Plover, 1 Greenshank, 5 Ruff, 20 Yellow Wag (John Oates).

At Sutton Gault 1 Juv Marsh Harrier, 1 Hobby, 12 Yellow Wagtail (Mark Peck).

Yesterday at the Ouse Washes RSPB OSPREY south at 3.50 pm, 2 1st summer SPOONBILLS, 12 Garganey, 1 Pintail, 2 Marsh Harrier, 112 Ruff, 26 Snipe, 4 Greenshank, 3 Spotted Redshank, 6 Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Wood Sandpiper, 1 Redshank, 1 Grey Plover (Richard Patient). This has to be the place to go at the moment!

Yesterday at Fen Drayton GP 3 Greenshank, 2 Green Sand, 4 Common Sand, 2 Snipe (Dave Anderson).

At Grafham Water no sign of Red-necked Grebe, but 10 Black Terns, Greenshank (Pager).

This morning at Sutton Gault 1 Whimbrel, 6 Ruff, 1 Redshank, 2 Snipe, 2 Yellow Wagtail. Later on 2 Greenshank, 1 Redshank, 3 Snipe, 2 Swift, 1 Clouded Yellow, 1 Painted Lady, 6+ Red Admiral (Mark Peck).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 1 Wood Sand, 1 Greenshank, 10 Dunlin, 3 Green Sand, 9 Ruff, 4 Yellow Wag, 1 Marsh Harrier (John Oates).

Last night at Fen Drayton GP 4-5 Greenshank, 6 Green Sand (Dave Anderson).

On Sunday 13th, at Cow Lane GP 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Ringed Plover, 1 LRP (Rich Broughton).

At Grafham Water Red-necked Grebe, 11 Black Terns, 18 Whimbrel, ad Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Green Sand, 1 Common Sand (Pager).

At Fen Drayton GP 2 Common Sand, 2 Greenshank, 5 Green Sand, 3 Snipe (Dave Anderson).

At Sutton Gault 3 Greenshank, 3 Snipe, 1 Common Sandpiper, 8 Yellow Wagtail (Mark Peck).

At Cow Lane GP 1 LRP 1 Ringed Plover 1 Green Sand (Dave Anderson).

At Fen Drayton GP 1 Wood Sand, 1 Greenshank, 2 Green Sand (Dave Anderson).

At Sutton Gault 3 Greenshank, 1 Redshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 4 Ruff, 8 Snipe, 10 Yellow Wagtail (Mark Peck).

At Sutton Gault 1 Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 8 Snipe, 1 Hobby (Mark Peck).

At Little Paxton Gravel Pits this weekend, Village: Swift (12th). New Workings: Clouded Yellow, 5 Green Sandpipers, 2 Greenshanks, Yellow Wagtail (13th). Pumphouse Pit: male Garganey (summer plumage), 2 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers, Greenshank, Kingfisher (13th). Heronry South: numbers of Pochard and Tufted Duck increasing, plus 2 Wigeons. More information @ www.paxton-pits.org.uk (Julian Hughes).

At the Nene Washes 2 Garganey, male Marsh Harrier, 1 Hobby, 4 Ruff, 2 Dunlin, 3 Greenshank (Steve Dudley/Peterbirder).

11th August

At Sutton Gault 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 1 Sparrowhawk, 8 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Kingfisher (Mark Peck).

On the Ouse Washes a Quail reported calling this morning near Common Wash hide (Pager).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 10 Green Sand, 2 Ruff (John Oates).

At Wicken Fen, Trevelyan's Hide this morning 1 Garganey, 1 Green Sand. This evening from Tower hide 1 Wood Sand, 1 Green Sand and a singing Grasshopper Warbler (John Oates) On Sunday 6th August a Bittern reported on The Mere (per National Trust).

At Sutton Gault 1 Greenshank, 1 Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe (Mark Peck).

At Cow Lane GP late morning very quiet only 3 Common Sands (Dave Anderson).

At Fen Drayton GP early afternoon 11 Turtle Doves (6,3,1,1), 2 Dunlin 3 Greenshank 4 Green and 1 Common Sand (Dave Anderson).

On the Ouse Washes, east side looking towards Halfway Hide 12 Greenshank, 2 Wood Sands, 2 Ruff and 2 Black-tailed Godwit (Peter Leonard).

At Kingfisher's Bridge 5 Greenshank, 6 Green Sand, 2 Ruff, 2 Dunlin, 1 Common Sand (John Oates).

On the Cam Washes, Upware 5 Greenshank, 1 Wood Sand, 6 Green Sand, 1 Ruff, 1 Dunlin (John Oates).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 4 Green Sand, 1 LRP, 26 Turtle Doves (Peter Leornard).

At Sutton Gault 3 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Green Sandpiper, 7 Snipe, 2 Yellow Wagtail (Mark Peck).

At Orton Brickpits a female presumed hybrid Aythya involving Tufted Duck, but resembling Lesser Scaup (Steve Dudley/Peterbirder, Mark Hawkes, Duncan Poyser).

At Welney, Norfolk 2 Spoonbills (Pager).

On the Cam Washes, Upware 5 Greenshank, 1 Wood Sand, 4 Green Sand, 1 Ruff, 1 Dunlin. This site is losing water rapidly (John Oates).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 4 Green Sand, 1 LRP (George Lendrum, John Oates).

Ring-necked Parakeet in Orton Longueville, Peterborough, one flew west calling at 11.40am (Steve Dudley/Peterbirder).

At Grafham Water from Mander car park 9 Yellow-legged Gulls (Richard Patient).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 6 Green Sand, 30 Turtle Dove (Pager).

At Sutton Gault 1 Greenshank, 2 Kingfisher, 1 Hobby (Mark Peck).

At the Nene Washes 4 Garganey, fem Merlin, 14 Ruff, 9 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank (Pager). Yesterday, a bird closely resembling the 'Kings Lynn Gull' was seen flying north-east to south-west over the Nene Washes at around 8.30pm. Very little else seen as the wind was up so no owls (up to 4 Barn and a single Long-eared most evenings), but at least four Marsh Harriers still present. (Steve Dudley/Peterbirder).

At Welney, Norfolk 2 Spoonbills (Pager).

On the Ouse Washes, most records from Halfway Hide, 2 SPOONBILL, 18 Garganey, 12 Greenshank, 2 Wood Sand, 2 Little Stint, 32 Ruff, 29 Blackwit, 10 Dunlin, 1 LRP, 1 Whooper Swan, 3 Marsh Harrier. Common Redstart near visitor centre - one was also reported on 1st August (Ade Cooper, Alan Hitchings).

At Little Paxton Gravel Pits this weekend, Washout Pit: female Mandarin (5th and 6th). Pumphouse Pit: 4 Common Sandpipers, 2 Wood Sandpipers, 2 Greenshanks (5th), 4 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 5 Common Sandpipers (6th). New Workings: Clouded Yellow, 5+ Green Sandpiper, 2 Teal (6th). (Julian Hughes; more information at www.paxton-pits.org.uk)

On the Cam Washes, Upware 1 Greenshank, 2 Wood Sand, 10 Green Sand (Pager).

At Grafham Water from Mander car park 2 ad Yellow-legged Gulls (Pager).

On 5th August at the Nene Washes, Eldernell 3 Marsh Harriers roosting, Hobby, 2 Sparrowhawks, TurtleDove. Also Buteo type raptor complete with jesses seen out towards March Farmers in the gathering gloom (Gorden Hamlett/Peterbirder).

On the Cam Washes, Upware 2 Greenshank, 2 Wood Sand, 10 Green Sand (John Oates). This site is currently best viewed from the public footpath along the River Cam on the Waterbeach side.

At Sutton Gault 1 Wood Sandpiper, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Greenshank, 5 Snipe (Mark Peck).

This evening at Grafham Water from Mander car park 5 Yellow-legged Gulls (including a juvenile). Also 1 Dunlin (John Oates, Richard Patient).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 4 Green Sand, 1 Greenshank (George Lendrum, Monica & Owen Marks).

Yesterday at Fen Drayton GP, Elney Lake and pool on south side, 2 Greenshank, 2 Wood Sand, up to 6/7 Green Sands, 1 Common Sand (George Lendrum, Peter Leonard).

At Welney, Norfolk 2 Spoonbills. At Kings Lynn possible Heuglin's Gull and Glaucous Gull still today (Pager).

At Ferry Meadows 3 Green Sand, Peake Hide (Mike Weedon/Peterbirder).

At Swaffham Prior Fen 1 male Marsh Harrier flew towards Wicken. Also a Barn Owl (John Oates).

On the Cam Washes, Upware 2 Greenshank, 8 Green Sand (John Oates).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 3 Green Sand, 2 Dunlin, 1 LRP (George Lendrum, John Oates).

At Sutton Gault 1 Greenshank, 1 juv Marsh Harrier (Mark Peck).

At Wicken Fen 2 Green Sand on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

Yesterday 4 juv Yellow-legged Gulls in fields near Landbeach Cemetary (Dick Newell, Simon Stirrup). This has been a good gull watching site recently, holding birds from Milton Tip.

Recently at Barleycraft GP Whinchat, Wheatear (Alan Hitchings).

31st July

Yesterday at the Ouse Washes: OXLODE from the east side 09.30, (Opposite Halfway Hide) 1 juv Marsh Harrier, 3 large raptors probably Buzzards circling and moving southwest, 6 Garganey, 20 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Greenshank, 1 Wood Sandpiper heard, 10 Ruff, 1 probable Stint, Leaving Oxlode 2 Little Owls. FOUR BALLS FARM Opposite the farm and to the south of the osier bed a large area of mud Green Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank. After visiting Welney (Great White Egret, 3 Spoonbills, 1 Wood Sandpiper etc.) we walked south on the west side of the Washes. 14.30. 1 adult Bewick's Swan, 1 female Marsh Harrier, 2 Hobbies, 2 Greenshank, 2 Dunlin, 1 Wood Sandpiper. WELCHES DAM 18.50 HALFWAY HIDE 1 female 1 juv Marsh Harrier, 9 Greenshank, 19 Ruff, 3 Green Sandpipers, 3-4 Wood Sandpipers, 1 adult Whooper Swan. Note - we could not see the Dunlin and Ringed Plover from this side which were visable from Oxlode (Monica and Owen Marks).

Yesterday at Barleycraft GP 1 Greenshank, 2 Common Sand, 4 Green Sand, 3 Ringed Plover (Alan Hitchings).

At St Neots over the weekend: female Goosander in Riverside Park, apparently in heavy wing moult. (Rich Broughton).

At Kings Lynn, Norfolk possible first-summer Heuglin's Gull still present today at Fisher Fleet (Pager).

At the Nene Washes, Dog in a Doublet - 1 HONEY BUZZARD flew north west after circling at 3.04 pm. Also male Merlin, Hobby, Garganey, Wood Sand 8 Greenshank, Green Sand, LRP, 20 Ruff (Mark Hawkes, Duncan Poyser).

At Paxton Pits: Little Egret seen on several occasions during the week, including Sunday 30th on New Workings (view from Diddington public footpath only). Also, Clouded Yellow, two Wood Sandpipers, Greenshank and three Common Sandpipers there. Little Egret has also been seen coming into roost on Washout Pit, Black-tailed Godwit there (27th). 18 Great Crested Grebes on Heronry Lakes, including three building nests (one already contains an egg), and a pair with 4 young on Sailing Lake. Their earlier brood of two are still present and includes one leucistic bird (Julian Hughes).

On the Cam washes, Upware 2 Wood Sand, 4 Green Sand (Bruce Martin).

At Grafham Water 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (ad, near ad), 75 Common Tern (Pager).

At Kings Lynn, Norfolk possible first-summer Heuglin's Gull still present today at Fisher Fleet (John Oates, Alan Hitchings et al).

At Welney, Norfolk GREAT WHITE EGRET and 3 Spoonbills (Pager).

At Fen Drayton GP BLACK-NECKED GREBE on Elney Lake, RED-NECKED GREBE on Oxholme Lake. Also 2 Green Sand, 3 Common Sand, 1 Egyptian Goose (John Oates).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB 7 Garganey, 2 Wood Sand, 17 Greenshank, 3 LRP, 7 Blackwit, 1 Green Sand, 2 Common Sand, 7 Dunlin, 2 Ruff, 15 Redshank, 3 Oystercatcher, 14 Snipe, 3 Marsh Harrier, 1 Barn Owl (Alan Hitchings).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 1 Wood Sand, 2 LRP, 6 Green Sand (Richard Thomas).

At Grafham Water 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (ad), 1 Black Tern, 1 Common Sand, from Mander car park this evening (John Oates).

Yesterday at Barleycraft GP 1 Greenshank, 1 Dunlin, 4 Green Sand (Alan Hitchings).

At Kings Lynn, Norfolk a possible first-summer Heuglin's Gull, previously identified as a Caspian Gull (Pager).

At Welney, Norfolk GREAT WHITE EGRET and 3 Spoonbills (Pager).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 1 Wood Sand, 2 LRP, 4 Green Sand (Peter Leonard, John Oates).

At Wicken Fen 2 Green Sand on Baker's Fen (John Oates). The southern part of Baker's Fen is now dry.

At Ferry Meadows 1 Green Sand, Peake Hide (Mike Weedon/Peterbirder).

At Welney, Norfolk GREAT WHITE EGRET (Pager).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB 2 SPOONBILLS from Halfway Hide this morning (Peter Leonard).

At Grafham Water 2 Med Gulls (juvs), 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (ad), 1 Black Tern, 1 Garganey (amongst the gulls!), 4 Whimbrel, 1 Common Sand, 1 Dunlin from Mander car park (Stuart Elsom, John Oates, Jill Williams). Yesterday evening 3 Little Terns off fishing lodge (Pager).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 1 Wood Sand, 2 LRP, 6 Green Sand (Peter Leonard, Simon Stirrup).

At Cow Lane GP 2 Common Sand, 2 Green Sand (Rich Broughton).

At the Nene Washes, Dog in a Doublet - 6 LRP, 1 Common Sand (Brian Stone/Peterbirder). Recently a Spoonbill was reported from Kingfisher Hide (Pager).

At Welney, Norfolk GREAT WHITE EGRET and 3 Spoonbills (Pager).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB GREAT WHITE EGRET this morning (Pager). 3 SPOONBILLs from Halfway Hide this evening plus usual waders (Richard Patient).

At Grafham Water 7+ Black Terns from Mander car park. Greenshank, Green Sand on lagoons (Pager).

At Sutton Gault 3 Greenshank, 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Green Sandpiper, 16 Snipe, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank (Mark Peck).

At Wicken Fen 3 Green Sand, 1 Dunlin on Baker's Fen and a Mandarin on The Mere (John Oates).

At the Nene Washes, Dog in a Doublet - 7 LRP. Yesterday Wood Sand (Pager).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 2 LRP, 6 Green Sand (Simon Stirrup).

At Welney, Norfolk GREAT WHITE EGRET today (BLEA).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB SPOONBILL still from Halfway Hide early morning. Also 5 Garganey, 6 Greenshank, 8 Ruff, 60 Blackwit, 1 Common Sand, 3 Ringed Plover (John Oates). Spoonbill still present mid afternoon (Pager). Also 3 Black Terns (Peter Leonard).

At Fen Drayton GP BLACK-NECKED GREBE on Elney Lake plus 3 Black Terns briefly (Pager).

At Wicken Fen 3 Greenshank, 1 Dunlin - on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

At Long Drove, Cottenham up to 7 Green Sand (Ian Barton/Kathleen Rosewarne).

At Welney, Norfolk no sign of Cattle Egret today. Is it in Cambs? 2 Spoonbills still there (Pager).

GREAT WHITE EGRET at Fen Drayton this evening on Elney Lake, but flew off northish (Many observers!) Earlier presumably the same bird was on the Nene Washes for 10 mins in the morning (BLEA).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB SPOONBILL, still from Halway Hide Also 2nd year Med. Gull fading black head, 16 Black-t Godwits, 6 Greenshank, 10 Ruff, 2 Dunlin and 4 Ringed Plover, 2 female Marsh Harrier (Peter Leonard).

At Wicken Fen 2 LRP, 1 Ringed Plover, 3 Greenshank, 1 Dunlin, 2 Green Sand - all on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

At Welney, Norfolk CATTLE EGRET still this morning, but elusive. Also 2 Spoonbills still (Pager).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB SPOONBILL, 5 LITTLE TERNS, 3 Greenshank, 4 Blackwit, 3 Dunlin, 1 Whimbrel, 1 LRP, 2 Ringed Plovers, 2 Ruff, 3 Garganey, 2 Marsh Harriers, all from Halfway Hide (Carol and Tim Inskipp). No sign of the Little Terns in the afternoon, but Spoonbill still present (Alan Hitchings)

At Sutton Gault 1 Whimbrel, 1 Green Sandpiper, Juvenile Marsh Harrier, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank, 3 Snipe (Mark Peck).

At the Nene Washes, Dog in a Doublet - Greenshank, Snipe, 9 Redshanks, Marsh Harrier, 4 Common Terns (Gordon Hamlett/Peterbirder).

At Welney, Norfolk CATTLE EGRET in 2nd field NW of Suspension Bridge at 8am (Pager). Will it cross the border? It came very close this evening, south of the A1101 (John Oates/Richard Patient). Also still 2 Spoonbill on the reserve (Pager).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB SPOONBILL Halfway Hide. Also at Halfway Hide 8 Garganey, 5 Ruff, 30 Blackwit, 4 Greenshank, 5 Dunlin, 5 Wigeon, 1 Marsh Harrier (John Oates). The pools in front of Halfway Hide are looking very good at the moment. They still have lots of water and muddy edges.

At Barleycraft GP 1 first summer Little Gull, 1 Greenshank, 6 Golden Plover (Alan Hitchings).

At the Nene Washes, High Wash, 1 Wood Sandpiper, 15 Ringed Plover, 1 Dunlin, 3 Redshank, 6 Snipe (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

No sign of Little Egrets (and Black-necked Grebe) at Fen Drayton or Cow Lane this morning. A few usual waders at each site though (Richard Patient).

At Sutton Gault 1 Common Sandpiper (Alan Hitchings).

At Wicken Fen 3 LRP, 2 Ruff, 3 Greenshank, 3 Dunlin, 1 Green Sand - all on Baker's Fen (John Oates). Baker's Fen is losing water rapidly.

At Welney, Norfolk still 2 Spoonbill (Pager).

At the Ouse Washes RSPB SPOONBILL Halfway Hide. Also 2 Garganey, Wood Sand, 8 Ruff, 2 Blackwit, 3 Greenshank, 5 Dunlin, Pintail, 5 Wigeon, 4 Marsh Harrier (Pager).

At Cow Lane GP Little Egret still, 2 Kingfishers and 2 LRP (Dave Anderson). Also 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (Pager).

At Fen Drayton GP this am Little Egret. Also 5 Green Sand, 5 Common Sand, 3 Dunlin, Water Rail (pager). BLACK-NECKED GREBE on Elney lake plus Greenshank and 3 Common Sandpipers (Richard Allison). Black-necked Grebe also present yesterday evening along with 6 Common Sand, 2 Green Sand (Dave Anderson).

At Barleycraft GP 1 ad Black Tern, 1 Greenshank, 5 Green Sand, 1 Common Sand, Ringed Plover, male Ruddy Duck (Alan Hitchings).

A Little Egret has been intermittently roosting at Paxton Pits during the last week (Rich Broughton).

On the Cam washes, Upware 1 Blackwit, 1 Green Sand (John Oates).

At Sutton Gault 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Kingfisher, 1 Yellow Wagtail (Mark Peck).

South of Toseland a Common Buzzard in a tree, then flew south (Pager).

At Wicken Fen 2 LRP, 3 Ruff, 3 Greenshank, 4 Dunlin, 2 Green Sand - all on Baker's Fen (Ian Delgado/John Oates). Yesterday 5 Egyptian Geese (Ade Long).

At Welney, Norfolk 2 Spoonbill (Pager).

At Cow Lane GP Little Egret still 07.50 am at west end of main pit (Pager). Also Green Sand and a Common Buzzard in trees between main pit and the tip, and a Green Sand (Dave Anderson). Yesterday a further 2 Little Egrets flew north-east at 09.55 pm (Richard Thewlis/Mark Telfer).

At Fen Drayton GP this am Little Egret on Elney Lake 09.55 am. Still present at 10.55 am, when 5 Common Sand, 3 Green Sand and a Water Rail (Pager).

In Cambridge a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker on Eachard Road (Peter Herkenrath).

At the Nene Washes, High Wash 1 LRP, 17 Ringed Plover, 5 Ruff, 2 Redshank, 1 Greenshank, 2 Dunlin, 3 Snipe, 383 Lapwing (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

At Ferry Meadows 2 Dunlin and 2 Green Sandpiper from Peake Hide this morning (Richard Hall/Peterbirder).

At Wicken Fen 3 LRP, 3 Ruff, 1 Greenshank, 3 Dunlin, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Barn Owl - all on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

Yesterday at Long Drove, Cottenham 1 Dunlin, 84 Lapwing and 1 Green Sand (Peter Leonard).

At Welney, Norfolk 2 Spoonbill (Pager).

Nearby in Beds, a Manx Shearwater still on Stewartby Lake (Pager).

At Cow Lane GP Little Egret still today (Dave Anderson/John Oates). Also this evening 3 LRP, 1 Common Sand, 2 Green Sand, adult Med Gull, adult Yellow-legged Gull and a Kingfisher (John Oates).

At Wicken fen 2 LRP, 1 Ruff, 1 Barn Owl - all on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

At Fen Drayton this am Greenshank and 2 Common Sand, but again no sign of Red-footed Falcon (Dave Anderson).

Nearby in Beds, Manx Shearwater still on Stewartby Lake (Pager).

At Cow Lane GP Little Egret still yesterday (Simon Henderson) and today (Dave Anderson). Also today 3 LRP, 2 Common Sand. Yesterday 2 Green Sand and a juv Grey Wagtail.

At Wicken fen 4 LRP, 2 Ruff, 3 Greenshank, 1 Barn Owl, 1 Yellow Wagtail -all on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

No sign of Red-footed Falcon at this am Fen Drayton (Dave Anderson).

Yesterday at Long Drove, Cottenham 4 Green Sand, 4 LRP, Kingfisher, Turtle Doves (Peter Leonard).

Nearby in Beds, a Manx Shearwater still on Stewartby Lake (Pager).

At the Nene Washes 4-7 Greenshank, 5 Ruff (all males), 3 Dunlin, 16 Redshank, 11 Ringed Plover (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

Red Kite at Morborne Hill on 15th July (Brian Stone/Peterbirder).

Ferry Meadows this evening 4 Green Sandpipers - 2 in front of each hide. Redpoll over (Gordon Hamlett/Peterbirder).

At Wicken fen 1 Wood Sand, 1 Green Sand, 1 Common Sand, 1 LRP, 2 Ruff, 2 Greenshank, 1 Barn Owl, 1 Yellow Wagtail -all on Baker's Fen (John Oates). Yesterday 3 Greenshank, 2 Ruff, 1 Common Sand and Hobby (Ade Long).

At Cow Lane GP 3 LRP, 1 Green Sand. Also Hobby (Pager).

No news of Red-footed Falcon at Fen Drayton today.

Yesterday at Long Drove, Cottenham 4 Green Sand (Kathleen Rosewarne, Ian Barton).

Nearby in Beds, a Manx Shearwater still on Stewartby Lake showing well (Pager).

In Norfolk, a Pectoral Sand at Lakenheath Flashes (Pager).

1 first-summer female RED-FOOTED FALCON still at Fen Drayton GP this afternoon showing very well in hawthorns along the south side of Elney Lake. Also Egyptian Goose on Moore Lake, Red-necked Grebe on Oxholme Lake (John Oates/Dave Anderson).

Yellow-legged Gull at Cow Lane GP. No sign of Little Egret (Pager).

At Meadow Lane GP, St. Ives 4 Green Sand (Pager).

Nearby in Beds, a Manx Shearwater still on Stewartby Lake showing very well today (Bruce Martin).

No sign of Red-footed Falcon at Fen Drayton (Bruce Martin).

At Wicken 3 Ruff, 1 Greenshank, 1 Green Sand, 1 Water Rail, 1 Hobby (John Oates).

Little Egret at Cow Lane GP (Richard Patient).

Nearby in Beds, a Manx Shearwater still on Stewartby Lake showing very well today (John Oates).

No news of Red-footed Falcon at Fen Drayton today. Yesterday Green Sand and a Whimbrel flew over (Mark Peck).

At Long drove, Cottenham 3 Green Sand, 1 LRP (John Oates).

Little Egret reported yesterday at Cow Lane GP (per Paul Andrews).

Yesterday, at Grafham Water, 5 Common Scoter off Mander car park. Also Barn Owl (Pager).

Nearby in Beds, a Manx Shearwater still on Stewartby Lake today (Pager).

1 first-summer female RED-FOOTED FALCON still at Fen Drayton GP this afternoon showing very well at times in hawthorns along the south side of Elney Lake. Also Green Sandpiper, 2 Hobby, feral Taiga Bean Goose (John Oates).

In Peterborough 2 Arctic Skuas reported flying north along the Nene at 11.10 am (Pager).

At Wicken Fen 7 Blackwit, 2 Greenshank, 1 Green Sand, 4 LRP, 2 Dunlin - all on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

On 6th July a Sandwich Tern at Grafham Water, on bouys off sailing club (Pager).

Nearby in Beds, a Manx Shearwater on Stewartby Lake this afternoon (Pager).

1 first-summer female RED-FOOTED FALCON still at Fen Drayton GP this afternoon (Pager).

No sign of Red-footed Falcon at Fen Drayton this morning. Yesterday evening it was on wires in the village. Hobby, Dunlin and Green Sand at Fen Drayton GP (Pager).

At Wicken Fen 2 Hobby, 3 Ruff, 1 Greenshank, 2 Green Sand, 4 LRP - all on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

Yesterday at the Nene Washes drake Garganey, 3 Ruff, 2 Barn Owls (Pager).

1 first-summer female RED-FOOTED FALCON still at Fen Drayton around Elney Lake (Pager).

On Sunday at Grafham Water 5 Yellow-legged Gulls in the roost (Richard Patient).

1 first-summer female RED-FOOTED FALCON still at Fen Drayton west side of Elney Lake 11.40 am (Pager).

1 first-summer female RED-FOOTED FALCON still at Fen Drayton (Pager).

At Wicken Fen 1 Hobby, 9 LRP - all on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

At Cam Washes, Upware 1 Ruff. Also juv Polish Swan with Mute Swan family (John Oates).

At Long Drove, Cottenham 1 Green Sand, 1 LRP (John Oates).

At Meadow Lane GP, St. Ives 5 Green Sand (Pager).

At Cow Lane GP 1 Green Sand, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 LRP (Pager).

1 first-summer female RED-FOOTED FALCON still at Fen Drayton over Elney Lake 10.45 am (Pager). Showing well in the afternoon. Probably best along the southern edge of Elney Lake (John Oates).

At Wicken Fen 2 Garganey, 3 Wigeon, 1 Green Sand, 1 Ruff - all on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

1 first-summer female RED-FOOTED FALCON still at Fen Drayton GP 6.42 pm between Elney and Moor Lakes (Pager).

At Grafham Water Mandarin and Green Sand (Pager).

At Wicken Fen 1 Garganey, 3 Wigeon, 1 Greenshank, 2 Green Sand, 2 Ruff, 2 Blackwit, 12 LRP, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Barn Owls, - all on Baker's Fen (John Oates).

1 first-summer female RED-FOOTED FALCON still at Fen Drayton GP (Pager). The area south of the wind-surfing pit is the best bet.

At Wicken Fen 1 Greenshank, 4 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Marsh Harrier - all on Baker's Fen.

2 SPOONBILLS at Nene Washes (2 miles east of Dog in the Doublet pub) - can be elusive. Still 2 Garganey at Wicken Fen.

LESSER SCAUP female at Fen Drayton.