December 31st

December 20th

Immature Iceland Gull at Thockmorton Landfill Site late afternoon (Francis Peplow), plus adult Mediterranean Gull, 5+ Yellow-legged Gulls and 10+ Great Black-backed Gulls (Rob Prudden). Of interest: c10,000 gulls on site: including 2,500 Herring Gulls, 4,000 Lesser Black-backed Gulls and 2,500 Black-headed Gulls (Rob Prudden).

Adult Whooper Swan at Pirton Pool mid-morning (Mike Stephens per Andy Warr) and still present this afternoon.

Merlin between Evesham and Hinton-on-the-Green by Narrow Meadow Farm (Alan Chambers).

2 Red-crested Pochard (1 drake) still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake this morning, plus 4 Little Egrets flew north at 10.30am and Golden Plover over (Andy Warr).

Drake Goosander at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning and Common Sandpiper (Adam Holliday). Also 4 Goosander (1 drake) this afternoon (Andy Warr).

Jack Snipe near Stourport-on-Severn flushed at Lickhill and Golden Plover with Lapwing flock then flew west (Craig Reed).

2 Jack Snipe at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

December 19th

GLOSSY IBIS still at Holt Fleet ESE of bridge on east side of River Severn in fields ESE of The Wharf Inn this afternoon and viewable from public footpath (Ed Lea).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the North Moors Pool c1.30pm - 1.50pm and showing well (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only.

Immature Goldeneye at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning and Common Sandpiper, plus 4 Jack Snipe at south end and Golden Plover (Adam Holliday). Also eastern-race Chiffchaff favouring bund and brambles either side of track/conveyor belt adjacent to main pit late afternoon (bird giving single Bullfinch-type call) and 2 Goldeneye (Gavin Peplow).

403 Golden Plover just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm in approach fields (John Belsey).

Goldeneye (immature drake) at Lower Moor on River Avon mid-afternoon (Rob Prudden).

6 Crossbills at Hewell Lake in wood but mobile and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Alan Giles).

Pink-footed Goose at Kemerton Lake NR late morning (Andy Warr).

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

December 18th

GLOSSY IBIS in Worcester at Barbourne flew low north over Alma Street at c11am (Isabel Evans).

GLOSSY IBIS still at Holt Fleet ESE of bridge on east side of River Severn in fields ESE of The Wharf Inn this afternoon.

16+ Crossbills still at Eymore Wood in larches by top car park late morning but mobile (Jason Kernohan).

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

2 Yellow-legged Gulls at Westwood Pool in roost this evening (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

December 17th

GLOSSY IBIS again at Holt Fleet ESE of bridge on east side of River Severn at north end of 2nd field ESE of The Wharf Inn at 2.20pm and viewable from public footpath (Dave Hull & Mike Metcalf).

16+ Crossbills at Eymore Wood in larches by top car park 10.30am - 12.30pm and showing well (Martin Flack).

2 Corn Bunting at Shenstone; 1 on wires along Heath Lane; 1 along Back Lane (Jason Kernohan).

December 16th

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool flew past Lapwing Hide at 9.25am (A Giles) and still present late afternoon and 17 Lesser Redpoll (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

No sign of Glossy Ibis in Holt Fleet area early afternoon (Mike Metcalf).

December 15th

GLOSSY IBIS still at Holt Fleet ESE of bridge on east side of River Severn in 2nd field south of The Wharf Inn at 2pm and viewable from public footpath (Chas & Andy Owen). 

3 Goosander (2 drakes) in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake (Steven Payne).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool at north end this afternoon then flew to reeds on west side - Permit only.

December 14th

GLOSSY IBIS again at Holt Fleet ESE of bridge on east side of River Severn landed in 3rd field south of The Wharf Inn mid-morning and viewable from public footpath (Wayne Dutton) and still present late afternoon then flew off west.

23 Goosander at Upper Bittell Reservoir this morning (Steven Payne).

2 Corn Bunting at Shenstone on wires along Heath Lane this morning (Jason Kernohan).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Westwood Pool in roost this evening and 8 Goldeneye (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

December 13th

GLOSSY IBIS still at Holt Fleet ESE of bridge on east side of River Severn on marsh viewable from public footpath  then flew off towards Ombersley mobbed by Rooks at 2.45pm (Simon James).

Red Kite near Stourport-on-Severn flew north over Lickhill at c8.40am (Craig Reed).

8 Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton Landfill Site, plus 6 Great Black-backed Gulls and 2,500 Herring Gulls (Rob Prudden).

8 Goldeneye at Westwood Pool this evening, plus Yellow-legged Gull in roost and 1,000 Herring Gulls (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Drake Goldeneye at Upper Bittell Reservoir and 7 Goosander at Mill Shrub Pool (Andy Warr).

5 Crossbills at Eymore Wood by top car park late morning and still present this afternoon (Craig Reed).

Jack Snipe still at Upton Warren NR and 2 Green Sandpipers (John Belsey) - Permit only.

Jack Snipe at Castlemorton Common (Mick Woodward).

20 Mandarin at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn this afternoon and female Goosander flew upstream (Craig Reed).

2 Pink-footed Geese (both 1w) again at Grimley new workings this afternoon (Terry Hinett) and Green Sandpiper (Roger Blackmore).

December 12th

GLOSSY IBIS still at Holt Fleet ESE of bridge on east side of River Severn on marsh viewable from public footpath this afternoon and Green Sandpiper (Michael Southall & Philip Parsons).

Red Kite near Chaddesley Wood circling fields surrounding Woodside Farm at 2.45pm (Nigel Fellows).

Jack Snipe at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes, plus Golden Plover, 20 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Green Sandpipers roosted this evening (John Belsey) - Permit only.

2 Pink-footed Geese at Westwood Pool this evening (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 Pink-footed Geese again at Grimley new workings from 3pm (Andy Warr).

2 Pink-footed Geese still at Clifton Pits on main pit with Canada Geese this morning, plus female Goldeneye and drake Pintail (Adam Holliday).

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

2 Green Sandpipers at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

December 11th

GLOSSY IBIS again at Holt Fleet ESE of bridge on east side of River Severn on marsh viewable from public footpath this afternoon and Green Sandpiper (Craig Round).

Mediterranean Gull (2w) at Westwood Pool in roost this evening - Permit only.

2 Pink-footed Geese at Clifton Pits on main pit with Canada Geese this afternoon (Adam Holliday).

4 Golden Plover at Lower Park Farm with Lapwing flock in fields north of fishery (John Belsey).

30 Siskin on SE side of Kidderminster on north side of Captains Pool in alder tree this morning (Tony Smith).

December 10th

GLOSSY IBIS again at Holt Fleet ESE of bridge on east side of River Severn on marsh viewable from public footpath at 11.30am (Steve Whitehouse) and still present until 2.45pm when flew SW.

4 Corn Buntings at Wick (Rob Prudden).

December 9th

GLOSSY IBIS again at Holt Fleet ESE of bridge on east side of River Severn on marsh viewable from public footpath early afternoon then flew over river and no further sign (Martin Flack).

2 Whooper Swans at Grimley flew south over Wagon Wheel Lane mid-morning (Steve Avery) and female Goosander on adjacent River Severn with Mallards (Martin Flack). Also Pink-footed Goose (1w) again at Grimley new workings this morning and 2 Green Sandpipers (Roger Blackmore).

Male Firecrest still at Lickey at High House Wood singing in trees near obelisk at 1.30pm but not seen in foggy conditions (Tim & Trevor Jones). Also Lesser Spotted Woodpecker flew over obelisk at 11.15am (Simon Vickers).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool and 23 Lesser Redpoll (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

2 Woodcock at Kemerton Lake NR and Jack Snipe. Also dead Kittiwake (1w) (Rob Prudden).

December 8th

Male Firecrest still at Lickey at High House Wood in trees near obelisk this morning with mobile tit flock (Steve Whitehouse). Also male Crossbill at Lickey Hills on Cofton ridge SE of visitor centre car park (Steven Payne).

15 Goosander at Lower Bittell Reservoir on Mill Shrub Pool (Steven Payne).

8 Golden Plover on north side of Redditch in field north of B4101 near fishery entrance (Steven Payne).

2 Pink-footed Geese (both 1w) still at Grimley on Wagon Wheel Lane floods this morning but no sign of Glossy Ibis and no sign at Holt Fleet (Brian Stretch). Also drake Goldeneye at Grimley new workings and Common Sandpiper on River Severn upstream of Bevere Lock (Terry Norledge).

Crossbill at Clent Hills flew over Walton Hill.

December 7th

2 Pink-footed Geese (both 1w) still at Grimley again on Wagon Wheel Lane floods this morning but no sign of Glossy Ibis (per Roger Blackmore). Also 8 Goosander reported over Grimley new workings this morning (Mike Bourne).

No news either way on Glossy Ibis at Holt Fleet.

Goosander (redhead) on SE side of Kidderminster at Captains Pool at 9.40am (Tony Smith).

Goosander (redhead) at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool late morning at least (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only.

December 6th

GLOSSY IBIS again at Grimley on Wagon Wheel Lane floods mid-morning then flew off north late morning (after being attacked by a Peregrine) and relocated again on flood water below Holt Castle briefly early afternoon then appeared to fly over Holt Fleet bridge then flew north over Holt Fleet flood opposite Holt Castle at 2.05pm and flew SW at 2.10pm but no further sign west of River Severn. Also 2 Pink-footed Geese (both 1w) still early morning then flew south and 6 Pintail.

Male Firecrest at Upper Arley in holly hedge just south of village (Brett Westwood).

Firecrest at Lickey at High House Wood in trees near obelisk early afternoon.

Pink-footed Goose (1w) at Grimley new workings late morning (Andy Shaw).

Merlin at Longdon Marsh (Mick Woodward).

Drake Goldeneye still at Clifton Pits on pit just north of quarry HQ, plus 3 Pintail on main pit, and 8 Jack Snipe at south end of pit complex (Adam Holliday).

4 Jack Snipe at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes (flushed by work party) (Andy Warr & John Belsey) - Permit only.

December 5th

GLOSSY IBIS at Grimley on Wagon Wheel Lanes floods early afternoon then flushed by gunshot and flew towards Grimley new workings and no further sign. Bird has also visited Holt Fleet ESE of bridge this morning and flood water on west side of River Severn below Holt Castle.

Willow Tit still at Grimley calling along Wagon Wheel Lane early afternoon (Andy Warr) and Green Sandpiper between Grimley new workings and Wagon Wheel Lane this morning (Dave Jackson).

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

December 4th

GLOSSY IBIS again at Holt Fleet just WNW of bridge over River Severn on floodwater early morning then relocated ESE of bridge viewable from public footpath mid-morning and still present this afternoon then flew low SW towards Grimley old workings at 2.50pm but no further sign in area by dusk.

2 Pink-footed Geese still at Grimley roosting on Wagon Wheel Lane Pits with Canada Geese late afternoon (Brian Stretch).

Female Goosander at Westwood Pool this evening, plus 4 female Goldeneye, adult Yellow-legged Gull in roost and adult Great Black-backed Gull (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

220+ Golden Plover on north side of Redditch in field north of B4101 near fishery entrance (Steven Payne).

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

12 Tree Sparrows west of Cropthorne on private game crops (Rob Prudden).

December 3rd

GLOSSY IBIS at Holt Fleet just WNW of bridge over River Severn on floodwater c11am - midday then appeared to fly upstream but may have landed.

2 Pink-footed Geese again at Grimley on floodwater north of Wagon Wheel Lane late afternoon and 2 Pintail (Brian Stretch).

2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Upper Bittell Reservoir in roost this evening (Mike Inskip).

40 Golden Plover just east of Lower Moor in fields (Rob Prudden).

House Martin reported at Malvern flew south over Fruitlands this afternoon.

December 2nd

2 drake Goosander at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool late morning and Bittern still, plus 12 Lesser Redpoll in trees at rear of Hen Brook (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

8 Goosander at Lower Bittell at Mill Shrub Pool this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Green Sandpiper at Grimley new workings in NE corner this morning (Steve Avery).

December 1st

Common Scoter (female/immature) at Westwood Pool this morning (Wayne Dutton) but no sign mid-afternoon (Andy Warr). Also 2 drake Goosander this evening (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

11 Crossbills still at Lickey Hills at Cofton Hill at 11.30am (Chas Owen).

2 Green Sandpipers at Clifton Pits and Common Sandpiper (Mike Inskip).

November 30th

10+ Crossbills still at Lickey Hills at Cofton Hill 40 yards SE of car park at midday (Simon Vickers).

3+ Tree Sparrows west of Cropthorne on private game crops this morning (Rob Prudden).

4 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Westwood Pool in roost this evening, plus 4 Great Black-backed Gulls (adult, 2w & 2 juveniles) and 5 Goldeneye (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

3 Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton Lagoons and 2 Great Black-backed Gulls (Rob Prudden).

November 29th

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Upton-upon-Severn at Fish Meadow and 2 Great Black-backed Gulls (Mick Woodward).

2 Jack Snipe at Castlemorton Common (Mick Woodward).

10+ Crossbills still at Lickey Hills at Cofton Hill 40 yards SE of car park at 11.30am (Dave Jackson).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the North Moors Pool this morning (per Dave Jackson) and Jack Snipe still at the Flashes (Dave Jackson). Also adult Yellow-legged Gull flew over (Phil Andrews).

3 Goosander at Lower Bittell Reservoir at midday (Dave Jackson).

of interest: c500 Greenfinches at Longdon Marsh feeding on sunflowers at the bottom of the marsh road (Mick Woodward).

3 Scaup (all 1w) at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning and still present at north end late afternoon, plus 5 Pink-footed Geese (2 adults & 3 1w) still and Green Sandpiper (Adam Holliday). Also 2 Pintail and Dunlin through (Steve Whitehouse).

Merlin (female/immature) on Bredon Hill and 160 Golden Plover (Gavin Peplow).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning (Gary Prescott) and still present late afternoon and 2 Bitterns showing well (Craig Reed) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Female Goldeneye at Lower Bittell on Shrub Mill Pool this afternoon (Mike Wakeman).

Goldeneye at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

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

Brambling on the Malvern Hill at Happy Valley this morning (Steve Whitehouse).

5 Pink-footed Geese (2 adults & 3 1w) at Clifton Pits on main pit this afternoon and drake Pintail (Adam Holliday).

Female Merlin over fields north of Wyre Piddle bypass at 8am (Rob Prudden).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool, plus Goldeneye, Bittern and Rock Pipit flew over (heard only) (Phil Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley old workings this morning (Chris Davies).

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley old workings this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this afternoon and 2 Bitterns still viewable from Bittern Hide - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

No sign of Black Redstart between Grimley and Sinton Green just west of A443 in private gardens along Dark Lane (per Roger Blackmore).

Black Redstart between Grimley and Sinton Green and just west of A443 in private gardens along Dark Lane (per Roger Blackmore).

Caspian Gull (4w) again in Wildmoor Sand Quarry area early afternoon but elusive and 5 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w 3w & 3 adults) (Terry Hinett).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool and 2 Bitterns still, plus Dunlin at the Flashes (Alan Hambury, Humphrey Miller, Des Jennings & D Banks). Also Mediterranean Gull (2w) reported at the Moors Pool briefly this morning (per Des Jennings) and Jack Snipe at the Flashes showed well briefly right of main hide mid-afternoon (D Banks) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

75 Golden Plover in fields on east side of Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

Caspian Gull (4w) at Wildmoor at 3.30pm and 2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls (Terry Hinett).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool and Bittern still, plus Jack Snipe at the Flashes and Dunlin (John Belsey) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

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

Green Sandpiper at Grimley old workings on Island Pool this morning (Roger Blackmore) and Green Sandpiper on Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Ed Lea).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning (Alan Giles) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

4 Pink-footed Geese (2 adults & 2 1w) still at Clifton Pits late afternoon and 9 Pintail (Adam Holliday).

Male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker on north side of Redditch and SE of Abbey Park Golf Course in willows along River Arrow viewed from footpath off Hither Green Lane (Terry Wells).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this afternoon and Green Sandpiper (Chris Davies).

7 Crossbills flew SE over Old Storridge Common at 8.30am and Swallow (Fergus Henderson).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this afternoon and Green Sandpiper at the Flashes(Dave Walker) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

8+ Yellow-legged Gulls in Throckmorton Landfill Site area and 2 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

5 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w & 4 adults) at Westwood Pool in roost this evening (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

Adult Caspian Gull at Westwood Pool in roost this evening and 9 Yellow-legged Gulls (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Adult male Ring Ouzel on Bredon Hill on northern escarpment east of summit tower in hawthorn and elderberry bushes this morning and 2 Brambling (Dave Jackson).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) still at Upton Warren NR flew north over the Flashes (John Belsey) and again on the Moors Pool late morning (Phil Andrews)and still present this evening (Craig Reed) and 4 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes(John Belsey). Also 2 Bitterns still at the Moors Pool early morning (per Phil Andrews) and Bittern flew from Moors Pool to North Moors Pool this evening (Craig Reed) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

4 Pink-footed Geese (2 adults & 2 1w) again at Clifton Pits on main pit this afternoon and drake Pintail (Adam Holliday).

4 Corn Bunting at Shenstone on overhead wires along Heath Lane this morning (Terry Hinett).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this afternoon and Green Sandpiper. Also 5 Jack Snipe flushed at north end of main pool (Brian Stretch).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this afternoon, plus Jack Snipe showing well from East Hide (Tony Smith, Trevor Hannington & Ed Lea) and Bittern flew across North Moors Pool at 1pm (Ed Lea) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

2 Ring Ouzels on Bredon Hill on northern escarpment: adult male c300 yards east of summit tower in hawthorns below pine belt; 1w male c150 yards west of summit tower, plus 7 Crossbills in Doctors Wood and Brambling (Rob Prudden).

2 Ring Ouzels still on the Malvern Hills on SE side of North Hill in Chat Valley this morning (Ed Lea, Andy Pitt & Peter Nash).

6 Crossbills at Lickey Hills by ridge footpath c350 yards east of car park at end of Warren Lane this morning (Steven Payne). Also female Brambling east of Monument Lane car park (Terry Jones).

3 Pink-footed Geese (adult & 2 1w) still at Clifton Pits on main pit this afternoon (Adam Holliday).

Green Sandpiper at Throckmorton outer lagoon (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this morning (Ed Lea). Also Brambling flew SE over Grimley church at 5.25pm and Green Sandpiper over (Brian Stretch).

10+ Crossbills on Bredon Hill in Doctors Wood area this morning but no sign of any Ring Ouzels on northern escarpment (Ed Lea).

2 Ring Ouzels (female & 1w) still on the Malvern Hills on SE side of North Hill in Chat Valley at 9.15am (Clive Lee) and 4+ Ring Ouzels present this afternoon and Crossbill over (Ian Butler per Steve Avery). Also Ring Ouzel at Hangman's Hill just before first house along track from Swinyard car park in bushes along track marked 'dogs must be kept on leads' this morning (Peter Nash).

2 Bitterns still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool (Terry Norledge) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

22 Mandarin still at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn at midday and Dipper (Mike Metcalf).

Merlin at Bewdley hunting along hedgerows by Abberley island at 9.40am (Trevor Hannington).

228 Golden Plover in field on east side of Sheriff's Lench (Rob Prudden).

84 Golden Plover in field on east side of Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this afternoon.

3 Ring Ouzels (adult male & 2 adult females) on Bredon Hill on northern escarpment c300 yards east of summit tower in hawthorns below pine belt this morning but very elusive, plus c30 Crossbills in Doctors Wood area but mobile, 3 Brambling flew over and 72 Golden Plover flew south (Rob Prudden).

2 Bitterns at Upton Warren NR: 1 at the Moors Pool; 1 at the North Moors Pool and Green Sandpiper at the Flashes (Des Jennings) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker east of Eckington flew over Nafford Lock early afternoon (Rob Prudden).

Mediterranean Gull (1w) at Westwood Pool in roost this evening and 4 Yellow-legged Gulls (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

28 Mandarin still at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn banks late afternoon (Mike Metcalf).

47 Golden Plover on east side of Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

Green Sandpiper at Throckmorton outer lagoon (Rob Prudden).

2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Terry Hinett).

2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Wildmoor (Terry Hinett).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool and Jack Snipe (Terry Hinett) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

2 Brambling flew west over Stoulton early morning (Paul Rhodes).

21 Mandarin still at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn this afternoon and Goosander (Jason Kernohan).

18 Crossbills on Bredon Hill in Doctors Wood this morning and 2 Brambling.

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this morning and 2 Green Sandpipers (Chris Davies & Roger Blackmore).

3 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & 2 adults) at Westwood Pool in roost this evening - Permit only.

2 Ring Ouzels (female & 1w) still on the Malvern Hills on SE side of North Hill in Chat Valley this morning.

Male Firecrest on the Malvern Hills on SE side of Happy Valley in holly tree along track to St. Anne's Well early afternoon, plus c10 Brambling and Crossbill over (Brett Westwood). Also 2+ Ring Ouzels still on SE side of North Hill in Chat Valley this morning (Francis Peplow) and 6 Crossbills just east of North Hill flew south this morning (Ian Butler).

Adult Caspian Gull at Westwood Pool in roost with 3,400 large gulls this evening and Yellow-legged Gull, plus Red-breasted Merganser (female/1w) flew off north at 7.45am (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only. Also Crossbill flew over allotments by public footpath on NE side this morning (Martyn Yapp).

16 Yellow-legged Gulls in Throckmorton Landfill Site area (Rob Prudden).

22 Golden Plover on east side of Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

45 Mandarin at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn this afternoon and Goosander (Andy Shaw).

4 Pink-footed Geese (2 adults & 2 1w) still at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning, plus Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper. Also Jack Snipe at south end and 2 Fieldfare (Adam Holliday).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake this morning (Andy Warr).

Pintail at Ripple Pits early afternoon, plus Green Sandpiper and 2 escaped Chiloe Wigeon with Wigeon flock (Andy Warr).

2 Golden Plover at Tardebigge in field with Lapwings at top of High House Lane this morning (Gert Corfield).

6 Corn Buntings still at Shenstone along Heath Lane early afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool on NE shore this morning (Phil Andrews). Also Jack Snipe at Amy's Marsh and Green Sandpiper at the Flashes (John Belsey) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Hobby near Stourport-on-Severn flew south over Lickhill at 9.05am (Craig Reed).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this afternoon and Green Sandpiper (Jason Kernohan).

Red-breasted Merganser (female/1w) at Westwood Pool this evening, plus 3 Goldeneye (1 drake) and 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (Wayne Dutton & Andy Warr) - Permit only.

Cetti's Warbler at Oakley Pool late afternoon (Andy Warr).

4 Pink-footed Geese (2 adults & 2 1w) still at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning, plus 2 Pintail still and Common Sandpiper (Adam Holliday).

3 Ring Ouzels still on the Malvern Hills on SE side of North Hill in Chat Valley this morning.

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this afternoon and Green Sandpiper.

15 Common Scoter (all female/juveniles) at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from footpath across dam this morning and still present this evening and Pintail. Also Kittiwake briefly early morning.

4 Pink-footed Geese (2 adults & 2 1w) again at Clifton Pits on main pit this afternoon and 2 Pintail still (Adam Holliday). Also Golden Plover this morning (Andy Warr).

16 Crossbills on Bredon Hill in Doctors Wood area this morning but mobile and 5+ Brambling flew SW over summit (Rob Prudden).

3 Ring Ouzels on the Malvern Hills on SE side of North Hill in Chat Valley mid-afternoon and 3+ Fieldfare (Mick Woodward).

3 Yellow-legged Gulls at Wildmoor this morning (Terry Hinett).

Jack Snipe at Kemerton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

Jack Snipe at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) again at Grimley new workings from c8.35am (earlier in stubble fields on north side of Hallow) and Little Egret still.

Ring Ouzel (1w male - new bird) on the Malvern Hills on SE side of North Hill in Chat Valley this morning, plus Brambling in Happy Valley and 19 Fieldfare (Andy Warr).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) again just SW of Grimley new workings in stubble field on north side of Hallow early morning (Ed Lea) and then at the new workings on main pool mid afternoon (Andy Warr). Also Little Egret still this morning (Ed Lea).

15 Dunlin at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes by mid-afternoon then flew off south at 5.30pm but returned at 6pm and 2 Green Sandpipers (John Belsey). Also Bittern still on the Moors Pool this afternoon - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake this afternoon (Andy Warr).

Possible Richard's Pipit on west side of Kidderminster off Truro Drive seen & heard briefly mid-afternoon (Geoff Laight).

Ring Ouzel (1w) still on the Malvern Hills on SE side of North Hill in Chat Valley late morning but very elusive and Brambling in Happy Valley (Andy Warr).

12 Crossbills still on Bredon Hill at Doctors Wood this morning and 7 Crossbills at The Warren late morning. Also 27 Fieldfare in hawthorns along northern escarpment (Rob Prudden).

2 male Crossbills flew over Clent Hill this morning (Chris Jackson).

6 Yellow-legged Gulls (3w 1w & 4 adults) at Wildmoor this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR flew on to the North Moors Pool at c11.30am (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Rock Pipit reported at Grimley new workings on islands early afternoon.

Pink-footed Goose (1w) again at Grimley new workings with Canada Geese late morning (Mike Bourne).

3 Ring Ouzels (male female & 1w) on the Malvern Hills on SE side of North Hill in Chat Valley early afternoon (Andy Warr).

Mediterranean Gull (1w) again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes in roost at 6.40pm and 2 Green Sandpipers (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

5 Crossbills in the Wyre Forest at Callow Hill Arboretum (per SMW).

9 Golden Plover on Bredon Hill between Lalu Farm and summit tower and 3 Wheatear (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings late afternoon and 2 Green Sandpipers but no sign of Pink-footed Goose (Roger Blackmore).

2 Grey Partridge still near Hartlebury at Podmore in field along lane behind disused grain store this morning (Terry Hinett).

4 Corn Bunting at Shenstone along Heath Lane this morning (Terry Hinett).

Mediterranean Gull (1w) at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes in roost this evening (John Belsey & Gordon Greaves). Also Bittern still at the Moors Pool this morning and Jack Snipe, plus Dunlin at the Flashes and 6 Green Sandpipers (Dave Jackson, John Belsey & Phil Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

12 Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton airfield (Rob Prudden).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake this morning and escaped Chiloe Wigeon on main pit (Andy Warr).

2 Green Sandpipers at Ryall Pits this morning (Andy Warr).

4 Pink-footed Geese (2 adults & 2 1w) again at Clifton Pits on main pit mid-morning, plus 2 Pintail (both 1w drakes) and Common Sandpiper (Adam Holliday).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) again at Grimley roosting on Wagon Wheel Lane Pit mid-morning then flew SW and feeding in stubble field on north side of Hallow with Canada Geese late morning, plus 2 Little Egrets still at the new workings and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

Goosander at Trimpley Reservoir this morning and 5 Mandarin (Chris Jackson).

2 Corn Bunting at Shenstone on wires along Heath Lane this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

25 Crossbills on the Worcs/Shrops border c3.5 miles NW of Bewdley in the Wyre Forest near Buttonoak at Blackgraves Copse this afternoon - 4 feeding in larch (Geoff Laight).

9 Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton airfield on runways late afternoon (Rob Prudden).

Adult Pink-footed Geese at Clifton Pits on main pit and drake Pintail (Adam Holliday).

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

Drake Pintail at Clifton Pits on main pit late afternoon (Adam Holliday).

5 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Wildmoor this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

2 Golden Plover at Shenstone in fields along Back Lane with Lapwing flock this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

2 Grey Partridge near Hartlebury at Podmore in field along lane behind disused grain store this aftenoon (Jason Kernohan).

2 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this morning and 2 Stonechat, plus 2 Green Sandpipers at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits but no sign of Pink-footed Goose in area (Ed Lea).

Stonechat at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes by path near Avocet Hide this morning (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

9 Corn Bunting at Shenstone on wires along Heath Lane mid-afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

2 Brambling flew SW over Bredon Hill mid-morning (Rob Prudden).

Pink-footed Goose (1w) again just SW of Grimley new workings in stubble field with Canada Geese viewable from A443 on north side of Hallow mid-morning and again at the new workings on main pool late morning, plus Little Egret still and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch & Terry Norledge).

5 Yellow-legged Gulls (1w & 4 adults) at Wildmoor this morning (Terry Hinett).

3 Yellow-legged Gulls (2w & 2 adults) at Westwood Pool in roost this evening (Steve Whitehouse) - Permit only.

2 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp on slope by horseshoe path late morning (Steve Avery).

Pink-footed Goose (1w)at Grimley new workings this afternoon (Jason Kernohan) then flew north with Canada Geese at 5.30pm and Little Egret still (Martin Flack), plus 4 Grey Partridge by northern slip road off A443 in field on east side of lane this evening (Ed Lea) and Golden Plover flew east this morning (Brian Stretch).

3 Rock Pipits south through Grimley new workings 7.35am - 8.35am, plusjuvenile Merlin showing well at north end 8.55am - 9.10am then flew south, Little Egret still on main pool and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

43 Golden Plover in field on east side of Sheriffs Lench (Rob Prudden).

56 Golden Plover in field on east side of Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

3 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning (Alan Giles) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

GREAT WHITE EGRET still 2.5 miles SSW of Pershore at Gwen Finch NR this morning showing on+off viewable from fishermens car park on south side of River Avon and showing well 5pm - 6pm then flew off high SW and lost to view (Ian Lavell). Access east along minor road from B4080 in Eckington village.

2 Bitterns still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool (1 also visiting the North Moors Pool) and Jack Snipe, plus 2 Jack Snipe at the Flashes and 3 Green Sandpipers (John Belsey & Pete Walkden) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

5 Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton outer lagoon late afternoon (Rob Prudden).

Merlin at Broughton Hackett on private land (Phil Williams).

4 Pink-footed Geese (2 adults & 2 1w) still at Clifton Pits on main pit late morning (Adam Holliday) and still present mid-afternoon (Tony Smith), plus Pintail, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper. Also 2 Dunlin on southern pit and 3 Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake this morning.

GREAT WHITE EGRET still 2.5 miles SSW of Pershore at Gwen Finch NR this morning showing on+off viewable from fishermens car park on south side of River Avon and still present this afternoon (Ian Lavell & Simon James). Access east along minor road from B4080 in Eckington village.

4 Pink-footed Geese (2 adults & 2 1w) at Clifton Pits on main pit late morning, plus 2 Pintail, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper. Also 2 Green Sandpipers on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

3 Golden Plover near Redditch at Old Yarr this morning (Dave Jackson).

Jack Snipe at Grimley new workings flushed at north end late morning, plus Little Egret still on main pool and Green Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR on the North Moors Pool (Pete Walkden), plus 2 Jack Snipe at the Moors Pool: 1 from concrete hide; 1 from West Hide and Hobby flew across North Moors Pool (Simon James). Also 6 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes early morning (Simon Vickers) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

GREAT WHITE EGRET still 2.5 miles SSW of Pershore at Gwen Finch NR showing well on western lagoon viewable from fishermens car park on south side of River Avon at 8.40am (Steve & Trevor Jones) and still present late morning showing on+off (Ed Lea) (also viewable from summit tower on Bredon Hill) (Rob Prudden) and still present this afternoon (Terry Norledge). Access east along minor road from B4080 in Eckington village.

5 Crossbills still on Bredon Hill at Doctors Wood (Rob Prudden).

Golden Plover at Shenstone along Back Lane on ploughed field with Lapwing flock late morning and Wheatear on ploughed field at bottom of Heath Lane (Terry Hinett).

2 Green Sandpipers at Clifton Pits on southern pit (Ed Lea).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake this morning.

GREAT WHITE EGRET at Gwen Finch NR showing on+off this afternoon viewable from fishermens car park on south side of River Avon (Rob Prudden) and still present this evening then flew from 3rd lagoon and landed in poplar copse on west side of reserve at 6.55pm (Gavin Peplow).

Female Merlin at Bredicot this afternoon (Rosemary & Terry Hinett).

2 Bitterns at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this afternoon, plus Jack Snipe from concrete hide, Hobby and Pintail. Also Wheatear at the Flashes (Dave Walker, John Belsey & Phil Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Greenland Wheatear near Hartlebury at Podmore in ploughed field behind grain storage barns late morning (Jason Kernohan).

2 Wheatear between Upton Snodsbury and Peopleton at Cowsden Farm on ploughed field this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

11 Crossbills on the Malvern Hills flew east over Jubilee Hill at 3.45pm (Ian Butler).

2 Golden Plover near Hartlebury at Podmore in ploughed field behind grain storage barns this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

3 Wheatear at Throckmorton airfield (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool in dead tree by education reserve this afternoon (Dave Walker), plus Bittern showing well from West Hide at 2.45pm and Pintail. Also 5 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes (Phil Andrews & Des Jennings) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this morning and Green Sandpiper (Roger Blackmore).

Grey Plover near Hindlip flew SE calling over Lower Smite Farm at c5.30pm (Steve Bloomfield).

12 Crossbills on Bredon Hill at Doctors Wood mid-morning and 5 Wheatear (incl. 1 Greenland Wheatear) on grassland east of summit tower (Rob Prudden).

4 Pintail still at Clifton Pits on main pit, plus Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper. Also 2 Green Sandpipers on western pool (Adam Holliday).

Whinchat still at Woodrow on fence this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

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

Wheatear at Throckmorton airfield at 5.30pm and Golden Plover flew south (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this morning. Report of 2 Quail at 8am was erroneous.

Whinchat still at Woodrow on fence this morning (Terry Hinett).

6 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning (Alan Giles) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake this afternoon (Andy Warr).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this evening and Green Sandpiper. Also Green Sandpiper at old workings (Brian Stretch).

Male Hen Harrier at Upton Warren NR flew NW over the Flashes mobbed by crows at 7.37am and 4 Green Sandpipers still (Dave Jackson). Also female Pintail still at the Moors Pool (Dave Jackson) and Bittern again (Gordon Greaves) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Merlin at Ripple Pits hunting Meadow Pipits this afternoon and showing well and 2 Little Egrets (Andy Warr).

3 Pink-footed Geese (adult & 2 juveniles) at Clifton Pits in stubble field just NW of main pit late morning then flew east - not Bean Geese as previously reported. Also 5 Green Sandpipers on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

3 Pink-footed Geese at Pirton Pool briefly early afternoon then flew off NE (Rob Prudden).

7 Crossbills on Bredon Hill at Doctors Wood at midday and 2 Wheatear at summit tower (Alan Chambers).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake this afternoon (Andy Warr).

2 Whinchat at Woodrow on fence this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Whinchat still at Throckmorton airfield (Rob Prudden).

Wheatear at Shenstone in ploughed field near top of Heath Lane this morning and White Wagtail (Chris Jackson).

No sign of Snow Bunting (1w male) on the Malvern Hills on summit of Worcestershire Beacon this morning (Stuart Andrews) but 3 Wheatear (Steve Avery).

Snow Bunting (1w male) still on the Malvern Hills on summit of Worcestershire Beacon by toposcope this morning and showing very well (Martyn Yapp & Dave Jackson) and still present mid-afternoon (Ed Lea) and 2 Wheatear this morning (Dave Jackson). Note: heavy traffic between Worcester and Malvern today and tomorrow due to Autumn Show at Three Counties Showground.

Hen Harrier (ringtail) on NW side of West Hagley over fields by Haybridge High School at c5pm and showing well then flew over wood and lost to view (Chris Jackson).

Whinchat at Woodrow on fence this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Pintail still at Clifton Pits on main pit (earlier on southern pit) and Green Sandpiper. Also Wheatear still on track south of main pit and 3 Green Sandpipers on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

Pintail still at Upton Warren NR this morning and 5 Green Sandpipers (John Belsey) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

4 Wheatear at Grimley new workings at north end this afternoon (Brian Stretch), plus Little Egret still on main pool and Green Sandpiper (Jason Kernohan).

6 Crossbills still on Bredon Hill at Doctors Wood this afternoon but mobile.

Snow Bunting (1w male) still on the Malvern Hills on summit of Worcestershire Beacon by toposcope this morning and showing very well (Steve Avery & Stuart Andrews).

2 Spotted Redshanks reported at Grimley new workings on main pool briefly this morning then flew west and no further sign (Mike Bourne).

5 Crossbills on Bredon Hill at Doctors Wood, plus Wheatear in summit tower area and 5 Golden Plover (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Stoulton mobbing a Peregrine and Yellow Wagtail over (Paul Rhodes).

6 Whinchat still at Throckmorton airfield and 2 Wheatear (Rob Prudden).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake (Terry Hinett).

Pintail at Clifton Pits on main pit, plus Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper. Also Wheatear on track south of main pit (Adam Holliday).

Whinchat at Hollybed Common this afternoon (Steve Avery), plus Wheatear and Hobby (Mick Woodward).

Wheatear at Shenstone in ploughed field near top of Heath Lane this afternoon and White Wagtail (Jason Kernohan).

Snow Bunting (1w male) still on the Malvern Hills on summit of Worcestershire Beacon by toposcope this morning and showing very well (Steve Avery & Stuart Andrews) and 3 Wheatear on North Hill (Brian Stretch).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Kemrton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings and 3 Green Sandpipers (Ed Lea & Jason Kernohan).

Juvenile Knot at Upper Bittell Reservoir in NW corner this morning (per Mike Inskip) and adult Yellow-legged Gull (Chris Lane).

Red Kite at Upton Warren NR over ploughed field behind the Flashes 9.40am - 9.50am then drifted SW mobbed by Jackdaws (Rob Prudden), plus 5 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes, Pintail still at the Moors Pool (Des Jennings) and Jack Snipe reported - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Snow Bunting (1w male) still on the Malvern Hills on summit of Worcestershire Beacon by trig point late morning (Des Jennings).

6 Whinchat still at Throckmorton airfield (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank still at Clifton Pits on small west pool, plus Pintail on main pit, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper. Also 4 Green Sandpipers on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

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

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings on main pool and Green Sandpiper (Roger Blackmore), plus 2 Wheatear at north end this afternoon (Terry Norledge).

Snow Bunting (1w male) still on the Malvern Hills on summit of Worcestershire Beacon by toposcope and showing very well, plus Spotted Flycatcher still at top of Happy Valley and Wheatear on North Hill (Steve Whitehouse).

6 Whinchat at Throckmorton airfield this evening (Rob Prudden).

2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Elmley Lovett near Hartlebury Landfill Site this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Greenshank still at Clifton Pits, plus Pintail, 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper. Also 2 Yellow Wagtails in mixed wagtail/pipit flock west of Clifton Lower Farm (Adam Holliday).

Redstart at Grimley near Camp Inn in trees by River Severn (per Roger Blackmore).

Snow Bunting (1w male) still on the Malvern Hills on summit of Worcestershire Beacon early morning and showing very well (Andy Pitt) and still present late morning at least (Matt Griffiths & John Yardley).

Female Red-crested Pochard still at Bredon's Hardwick on fishing pit (Adam Holliday).

Greenshank still at Clifton Pits on main pit and 4 Green Sandpipers: 3 on southern pit; 1 on current workings (Adam Holliday).

Pintail still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

3 Whinchat still at Throckmorton airfield this afternoon (Rob Prudden).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings at dusk and 3 Green Sandpipers at Grimley old workings this evening (Brian Stretch).

Snow Bunting (1w male) on the Malvern Hills on summit of Worcestershire Beacon late afternoon for 2nd day (Martin Lempriere). Also Spotted Flycatcher in hawthorns at top of Happy Valley and Redstart, plus 2 Wheatear on North Hill.

Female Red-crested Pochard at Bredon's Hardwick on sailing lake this morning and Whinchat still at main pit (Andy Warr).

5 Crossbills on Bredon Hill above Elmley Castle, plus 2 Wheatear and Redstart (Gavin Peplow). Also Wheatear at summit tower and Tree Pipit flew south (Rob Prudden).

3 Whinchat still at Throckmorton airfield this evening (Rob Prudden).

Hobby in Redditch flew over Winyates Green at 4pm (John Belsey).

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

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus 2 Green Sandpipers, Ringed Plover and Dunlin (Chris Jackson & Jason Kernohan).

No sign of Little Stint at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this afternoon but 7 Green Sandpipers (Ed Lea) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Little Stint still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning and still present this evening (Craig Reed), plus 2 Whinchat, Hobby and 6 Green Sandpipers (Phil Andrews & John Belsey). Also Yellow Wagtail at sailing lake in wagtail roost in trees by car park this evening (Craig Reed) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Harrier sp. (ringtail) just north of Bromsgrove flew south over Marlbrook at 7.40am (Gareth Metcalf).

5 Whinchat at Throckmorton airfield this evening and 4 Wheatear (Rob Prudden).

11 Golden Plover at Clifton Pits on south shore of main pit briefly at 8.30am (Brian Harley), plus Greenshank still, Pintail, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper. Also Wheatear south of main pit and 6 Green Sandpipers on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

5 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on Worcestershire Beacon this morning, plus Spotted Flycatcher on North Hill and Redstart, 2 Spotted Flycatchers in Happy Valley and c6 Redwings (Mick Woodward).

18 Mandarin (9 drakes) at Trimpley Reservoir on River Severn this aftenoon (Paul Legge).

3 Yellow Wagtails in Bewdley on River Severn by bridge in town centre early afternoon then flew SW (Craig Reed).

4 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this evening and Green Sandpiper (Ed Lea).

Juvenile Little Stint still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning and still present this evening (Ed Lea) and juvenile Whinchat (Steven Payne & Clive Lee). Also Pintail still at the Moors Pool this morning (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Hen Harrier reported still c4 miles north of Kidderminster and 2/3 mile SSE of Whittington over fields by Handkerchief Barn this evening.

2 Little Egrets at Ripple Pits this evening and 2 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

Greenshank still at Clifton Pits on main pit this evening, plus Dunlin, eclipse drake Mandarin and Pintail. Also 4 Green Sandpipers still on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

Yellow-legged Gull at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Alan Giles).

3 Wheatear on Bredon Hill in summit tower area this morning, plus 2 Redstarts and 6 Siskin over. Also 20+ Redwings flew west above Woolas Hall at 8.45am (Rob Prudden).

Whinchat at Bredon's Hardwick along hedge on east side of main pit and Yellow Wagtail (Andy Warr).

Redstart at Hollybed Common this afternoon and 4 Stonechat (Andy Warr).

Green Sandpiper at Ryall Pits this afternoon (Andy Warr).

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

Hobby in Droitwich flew over Wharfdale Crescent at 7.40am (Dave Walker).

4 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings mid-afternoon but area heavily disturbed by shooting late afternoon.

Woodlark near Elmley Lovett at Valley Farm in freshly ploughed field seen from tractor at 11am and may be viewable from public bridleway on south side of field (Michael Southall). Park sensibly along east side of lane by railway line.

Juvenile Little Stint at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes mid-afternoon (Gordon Greaves per John Belsey) and still present late afternoon and 7 Green Sandpipers. Also Pintail at the Moors Pool and Common Sandpiper (Des Jennings & Andy Warr) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Hen Harrier still c4 miles north of Kidderminster and 2/3 mile SSE of Whittington over fields by Handkerchief Barn at 11am (John Cox per SMW).

Hobby in Bewdley flew south over Trimpley Lane at 11am (Martin Flack).

2 Whinchat at Throckmorton airfield and 5 Wheatear (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank still at Clifton Pits on main pit this evening, plus eclipse drake Mandarin and Pintail. Also Wheatear on track to main pit and 4 Green Sandpipers on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning (Ed Lea).

Dunlin at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Hen Harrier c4 miles north of Kidderminster and 2/3 mile SSE of Whittington ranging between Handkerchief Barn and just south of Fairy Glen late afternoon and still present this evening and showing well on+off.

Pintail at Lower Bittell Reservoir this afternoon (Mike Inskip).

3 Yellow Wagtails at Elmley Lovett in ploughed field this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning (Roger Blackmore).

Juvenile Arctic Tern at Upper Bittell Reservoir late afternoon and Black Tern early afternoon only.

3 Golden Plover (1 sum.plum) at Shenstone in ploughed field along Back Lane this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Pintail at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this afternoon (Andy Warr) and 7 Green Sandpipers still this morning (Alan Giles) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning and Green Sandpiper, plus 2 Yellow Wagtails at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Andy Warr).

Pintail at Westwood Pool this afternoon (Andy Warr) - Permit only.

Juvenile Whinchat at Ryall Pits late morning, plus Hobby and Green Sandpiper (Andy Warr).

Hobby at Strensham sludge lagoons this afternoon (Andy Warr).

Hobby at Arley flew over Harbour Inn (Gert Corfield).

3 Wheatear on Bredon Hill this morning (Alan Chambers).

Greenshank still at Clifton Pits on main pit, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers. Also 5 Green Sandpipers on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

Wood Sandpiper reported at Grimley new workings mid-morning (Mike Bourne) but no further sign by late morning. Also Wheatear at north end late morning (Brian Stretch), plus 3 Little Egrets still early morning, Dunlin and Green Sandpiper (Chris Davies).

Willow Tit at Church Lench on south side of village (Gavin Peplow).

Pied Flycatcher on the Malvern Hills in Happy Valley this morning and 6 Spotted Flycatchers, plus Wheatear on North Hill (Mick Woodward).

Whinchat on Bredon Hill near summit tower early morning and 3 Redstarts, plus Wheatear on northern slopes and Hobby over (Steve Bloomfield & John Hodson).

2 adult Pink-footed Geese at Clifton Pits on main pit with c500 Canada Geese, plus Greenshank, Pintail, 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers. Also 3 Green Sandpipers on southern pit and Green Sandpiper in current workings (Adam Holliday).

Male Redstart at Grimley new workings north of main pool this afternoon (Jason Kernohan), plus 3 Little Egrets still on main pool and Green Sandpiper (Ed Lea & Jason Kernohan).

2 Wheatear near Hartlebury at Podmore in ploughed field this morning (Terry Hinett).

7 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes (Phil Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Garganey at Longdon Marsh, plus Little Egret and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).

2 juvenile Whinchat at Grimley new workings on west side in NE corner of large set-a-side field late afternoon and 3 Little Egrets still on main pool (Brian Stretch). Also Dunlin along west shore this evening (Ed Lea).

Goshawk at the Knapp & Papermill NR over Papermill Meadow at 11.30am mobbed by Buzzard and several Spotted Flycatchers at top of Papermill Meadow (Fergus Henderson).

Greenshank at Clifton Pits on main pit, plus 2 Pintail and 2 Green Sandpipers. Also 2 Green Sandpipers on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

2 Golden Plover near Pershore flew south over Wick late afternoon (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool and Bittern flew to Broadmeadow Pool this afternoon. Also 8 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes (Phil Andrews). Also Little Egret at the Flashes this evening then flew into large Oak tree by 3rd flash (presumably to roost) (Gavin Peplow) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

2 Tree Pipits on the Malvern Hills flew SE: 1 over North Valley at 6.35am; 1 over Happy Valley at 7.35am and Spotted Flycatcher in Happy Valley (Brian Stretch).

3 Wheatear on Bredon Hill and Spotted Flycatcher (I Close).

Wheatear at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool in front of east hide this morning and still present at 1.10pm (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

2 Whinchat (adult & juvenile) at Throckmorton airfield this morning (Rob Prudden).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning and Spotted Flycatcher on large hawthorn in NW corner (Ed Lea).

Juvenile Whinchat still at Clifton Pits on fence just west of current diggings this afternoon, plus Wheatear on main track to main pit and 3 Yellow Wagtails (Adam Holliday).

5 Wheatear on Bredon Hill in field on west side of Lalu Farm (Rob Prudden).

2 Wheatear still at Bluntington in ploughed field (Terry Hinett).

Wheatear at Elmley Lovett in ploughed field and 3 Yellow Wagtails (Terry Hinett).

3 Spotted Flycatchers at Holt along lane between A443 and church on wires by pig enclosures early afternoon (per Roger Blackmore) and 2 still present late afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this afternoon but no sign of Black Tern (Jason Kernohan) and Greenshank found dead (Terry Norledge).

Hobby at Upton Warren NR (Des Jennings) and Bittern still at the Moors Pool - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings on main pool this morning and 3 Little Egrets (Terry Hinett).

4 Wheatear at Bluntington in ploughed field (Terry Hinett).

2 Wheatear near Hartlebury at Podmore in ploughed field by grain warehouses (Terry Hinett).

Female Redstart at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes on far side in hedgerow right of sewage treatment works mid-morning, plus Hobby and 7 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden). Also Hobby at the Moors Pool showing on+off this morning (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

MANX SHEARWATER in north Worcester at Perdiswell on skater track along Droitwich Road last night then taken in to care (Mandy Bater) and transferred to the Vale Wildlife Rescue Centre today.

Red Kite between Upton-upon-Severn and Callow End soaring over Clevelode at 5.25pm (Colin Wilks).

Juvenile Arctic Tern at Upper Bittell Reservoir late afternoon, plus juvenile Common Tern, adult Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Greenshank still and Green Sandpiper (Terry Hinett).

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

Adult Hobby at Barnett Brook this evening (Terry Hinett).

Hobby in Redditch at Winyates Green hunting House Martins (John Belsey).

2 Whinchat at Throckmorton airfield and Wheatear (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Whinchat still at Clifton Pits this evening, plus Greenshank and 5 Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings on main pool, plus Greenshank and 3 Little Egrets but no sign of Ruff (Roger Blackmore & Terry Hinett).

Ruff at Grimley new workings on islands on main pool this afternoon, plus juvenile Black Tern still, Greenshank and 4 Little Egrets (Jason Kernohan).

Wheatear at Hartlebury in ploughed field at top of Whitlenge Lane at 1pm and Yellow Wagtail (Jason Kernohan).

Tree Pipit on Bredon Hill by summit tower this morning and Redstart (Alan Chambers).

Juvenile Hobby at Barnett Brook this evening (Terry Hinett).

2 Wheatear still at Tanwood in ploughed field (Terry Hinett).

3 Greenshank still at Upper Bittell Reservoir at 11am and Green Sandpiper (Dave Jackson).

Juvenile Whinchat at Clifton Pits late morning and still present late afternoon, plus Greenshank still, Hobby, 4 Yellow Wagtails, Common Sandpiper and 4+ Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday & Steve Whitehouse).

Greenshank at Ripple Pits this morning and 3 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Hobby at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning, plus Dunlin at the Flashes and 4 Green Sandpipers (Dave Jackson). Also Bittern still on the Moors Pool viewable from Bittern Hide this afternoon and showing well then flew to reeds near Water Rail Hide - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

12 Golden Plover at Sheriff's Lench in freshly scuffled stubble field late morning (Rob Prudden).

18 Mandarin (9 drakes) at Trimpley Reservoir on River Severn (Andy Warr).

Greenshank at Clifton Pits, plus Wheatear, 3 Yellow Wagtails, Common Sandpiper and 6+ Green Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

4 Wheatear at Tanwood in ploughed field (Terry Hinett).

3 Yellow Wagtails near Shenstone in ploughed field (Terry Hinett).

2 Redstarts at Lower Moor river meadows (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings on main pool this afternoon, plus Greenshank, Green Sandpiper, 3 Little Egrets and Spotted Flycatcher (Brian Stretch).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this afternoon and 2 Hobbies, plus Yellow Wagtail at the Flashes and 6 Green Sandpipers (John Belsey, Phil Andrews & Craig Reed) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Greenshank at Clifton Pits and 2 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings on main pool this morning, plus Green Sandpiper, 4 Little Egrets and 2 Turtle Doves in NE corner briefly (Brian Stretch).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool (Alan Hambury) but no sign of adult Sabine's Gull at the Flashes early morning and no sign in the roost at the Flashes this evening but juvenile Black Tern roosted again (Jason Kernohan) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

White Wagtail near Shenstone in ploughed field this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

3 Greenshank still at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon and Yellow-legged Gull (near-adult) (Mike Inskip).

8 juvenile Shags at Upper Bittell Reservoir viewable from dam this afternoon and showing well (Mike Inskip) then 7 seven flew off NW early evening but 1 still present below dam then flew NW at 7.48pm. Also Yellow-legged Gull (sub-adult) at Upper Bittell Reservoir, 3 Greenshank, 2 Ringed Plover and 2 Common Sandpipers (Terry Hinett).

2 adult Pink-footed Geese at Kemerton Lake NR on islands with Canada Geese but elusive (Andy Oliver).

Adult SABINE'S GULL still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes early morning and flew north at 1.56pm with c20 Black-headed Gulls (Simon Vickers) and again in roost this evening and juvenile Black Tern roosted again (earlier at the Moors Pool until 7.10pm) (Mike Wakeman), plus 4 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Simon Vickers) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings on main pool this morning, plus Greenshank, Yellow Wagtail, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and 3 Little Egrets still (Brian Stretch).

Juvenile female Osprey over Bromsgrove Golf Centre at 5pm and then over Pikes Pool Lane at 6pm (per SMW).

Juvenile female Osprey roosted at Hewell Grange at dusk (per SMW).

Adult SABINE'S GULL still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes until 8.45am when flew NW (Tony Smith) and again in roost from 7.43pm (Gary Prescott). Also juvenile Black Tern still at the Moors Pool this morning (Tony Smith) and still present this evening (Phil James) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings on main pool late morning, plus Greenshank and 4 Little Egrets still. Also Turtle Dove again on wires just east of A443 at Grimley Triangle this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

2 Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR, plus Little Egret and Green Sandpiper (Rob Prudden).

2 juvenile Yellow Wagtails at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit (Rob Prudden).

Adult SABINE'S GULL still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes until 8.50am then flew off and again in roost from 7.23pm and 7 Green Sandpipers, plus juvenile Black Tern still at the Moors Pool, 2 Hobbies, Common Sandpiper and Cuckoo (Terry Norledge and Phil Andrews) - Permit only (£3 entry for non-permit holders).

Wheatear at Stoulton off track to railway this afternoon (Paul Rhodes).

3 Greenshank still at Upper Bittell Reservoir this morning, plus 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Yellow Wagtails and 2 Common Sandpipers (Steven Payne & Matt Griffiths).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings on main pool this morning and still present late afternoon, plus Greenshank, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 4 Little Egrets and Redstart along footpath in NE corner (Brian Stretch & Oliver Wadsworth).

Greenshank at Throckmorton outer lagoon early afternoon (Rob Prudden).

2 Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR viewable from fishermens car park this morning (Rob Prudden).

2 Redstarts at Lower Moor river meadows and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

Adult SABINE'S GULL still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this afternoon (Andy Warr) and in gull roost this evening showing on+off and juvenile Black Tern again (Dave Walker). Also Osprey flew over sailing lake at c8.25am (Dave Walker) and over the Flashes at 8.27am then flew south (Phil Andrews), plus juvenile Black Tern still at the Moors Pool, Hobby, Common Sandpiper (Dave Walker & Phil Andrews) and Bittern reported still at the Moors Pool - Permit only (£1 entry for non-permit holders).

Whinchat at Ryall Pits, plus Hobby, 3+ Green Sandpipers and Swift (Mick Woodward).

2 Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR viewable from fishermens car park at 12.30pm and 3 Green Sandpipers (Terry Hinett).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings over main pool this morning, plus Greenshank, Common Sandpiper and Little Egret (Ed Lea).

2 Greenshank still at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning and 4 Green Sandpipers on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

3 Greenshank still at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Adult SABINE'S GULL again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes from 7pm and was attacked by a Lesser Black-backed Gull which attempted to drown it - bird appears to have sustained injuries (Dave Walker). Also juvenile Black Tern still at the Moors Pool, Little Egret, Hobby (Dave Walker), Common Sandpiper and 2 Ringed Plover over at 8.45am. Also 5 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes, Common Sandpiper and Yellow Wagtail over (Phil Andrews) - Permit only (£1 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Osprey circling over Bredon's Hardwick main pit c9.30am - 9.40am then flew south along River Avon (Andy Warr).

6 Crossbills on north side of Bredon Hill flew east early afternoon (Gavin Peplow).

Juvenile Black Tern at Grimley new workings over main pool late afternoon, plus Greenshank and 3 Little Egrets (Andy Warr).

2 Garganey (juvenile & adult)still at Gwen Finch NR on 1st lagoon viewable from fishermens car park this morning (Rob Prudden).

Arctic Tern at Upper Bittell Reservoir late afternoon and 3 Greenshank.

2 Greenshank at Clifton Pits this afternoon (Brian Harley per Adam Holliday), plus 5 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Adam Holliday).

Greenshank at Ripple Pits this morning and 4 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

Male Wheatear at Elmley Lovett on fence posts in sheepfields by church this morning (Terry Hinett).

Adult SABINE'S GULL again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes from 7.55pm, plus Golden Plover from 6.40pm, juvenile Black Tern briefly and 7 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr & Craig Reed). Also juvenile Black Tern at the Moors Pool on rails in front of concrete hide this morning (Simon Vickers) and still present this afternoon (Mike Wakeman & Craig Reed) and Green Sandpiper- Permit only (£1 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Garganey still at Gwen Finch NR on 1st lagoon viewable from fishermens car park this morning but elusive (Rob Prudden) and 2 Garganey on 1st lagoon this evening (Gavin Peplow).

2 Turtle Doves at Cropthorne (Gavin Peplow).

2 Whinchat at Hollybed Common this morning (Mick Woodward).

Juvenile Greenshank still at Grimley new workings this morning but mobile and 3+ Little Egrets still (Chris Davies).

Yellow Wagtail at Lower Park Farm Pools this morning (Mike Wakeman).

3 juvenile Black Terns still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this afternoon, plus Hobby and Common Sandpiper. Also 8 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes and 3 Common Sandpipers (Phil Andrews). No sign of adult Sabine's Gull in roost this evening (Jason Kernohan) - Permit only (£1 entry for non-permit holders).

Greenshank at Clifton Pits and 3 Green Sandpipers (Gavin Peplow).

Hobby at Stourport-on-Severn at Burlish Park (Geoff Laight).

Redstart at Grimley new workings in hedgerow west of south pool late morning and 4 Little Egrets still (Ed Lea). Also juvenile Greenshank still this evening (Oliver Wadsworth).

Adult SABINE'S GULL again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes in roost from 7.30pm, plus 2 adult Ringed Plover and 3 Green Sandpipers (Mike Wakeman). Also 3 juvenile Black Terns at the Moors Pool (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only (£1 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Wood Sandpiper still at Gwen Finch NR, plus Greenshank and 2 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

2 Greenshank still at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon and Green Sandpiper (Terry Hinett & Mike Inskip).

Juvenile Turtle Dove at Hartlebury along Whitlenge Lane on wires above fields this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

2 Greenshank at Grimley new workings this morning (Mike Bourne).

Spotted Flycatcher at Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm on private land (Steve Bloomfield).

2 adult SABINE'S GULLS at Westwood Pool from c3.45pm - 6.13pm when flew high NNE (both different to Upton Warren bird) (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Adult SABINE'S GULL again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes at 5.15pm then flew south (Des Jennings) and again this evening and 2 juvenile Black Terns roosted (Rob Prudden, Craig Reed & Dave Walker). Also 2 juvenile Black Terns at sailing lake mid-morning (Des Jennings) then relocated at the Moors Pool at 1.15pm (Stuart Andrews) and still present this evening (Craig Reed) - Permit only (£1 entry for non-permit holders).

2 juvenile Black Terns at Bredon's Hardwick at main pit this afternoon and adult Little Gull but mobile (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings over main pool this morning/afternoon (Jason Kernohan & John Smith) and also commuting to River Severn this evening, plus 4 Little Egrets, Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpipers, Hobby and Turtle Dove (Brian Stretch & Roger Blackmore).

Juvenile Wood Sandpiper still at Gwen Finch NR on 2nd lagoon, plus juvenile Garganey on 1st lagoon and 5 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

2 Greenshank at Upper Bittell Reservoir early afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Adult SABINE'S GULL again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes at 6.40pm (Steve Bloomfield) - Permit only (£1 entry for non-permit holders).

Juvenile Wood Sandpiper at Gwen Finch NR, plus juvenile Garganey, 3 Green Sandpipers, Hobby and Little Egret (Rob Prudden).

Juvenile Black Tern still at Grimley new workings over main pool this morning and 3 Little Egrets. Also Greenshank at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Roger Blackmore).

Little Egret at Pershore Wetlands NR this evening and Hobby flew over town (Dave Jeynes).

Hobby again between Droitwich and Salwarpe this evening (Dave Walker).

4 Turtle Doves (2 juveniles) at Cleeve Prior (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Throckmorton Lagoons (Rob Prudden).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull still at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon and Green Sandpiper (Terry Hinett).

2 Redstarts still at Shenstone in horse paddock at Heath Lane/Stanklyn Lane junction and Stonechat (Tony Smith).

2 Wheatear on the Malvern Hills on British Camp in valley above horseshoe path this morning.

Hobby at Langdale Wood Pool at c11.45am.

Adult SABINE'S GULL again at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes in roost from c8pm (Des Jennings). Also 6 Black Terns at sailing lake from 5.45pm (Alan Hambury) then relocated to the Flashes but flew high south c7.45pm (Craig Reed), plus female Garganey at the Flashes at rear of 2nd flash 4pm - 4.25pm, Greenshank c3.20pm - 3.30pm (Alan Hambury), 2 Little Egrets at the Moors Pool this morning then flew off early afternoon, Green Sandpiper and Hobby on power lines left of East Hide and over adjacent fields (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only (£1 entry for non-permit holders).

4 Black Terns (juvenile & 3 adults) at Grimley new workings over main pool this evening, plus Hobby, 3 Little Egrets, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper. Also Willow Tit calling along Wagon Wheel Lane briefly this evening and 4 Green Sandpipers on adjacent pit (Brian Stretch).

2 Garganey (both juvenile) still at Gwen Finch NR, plus Greenshank and 3 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Garganey (eclipse drake) still at Bredon's Hardwick on fishing lake, plus 2 Common Sandpipers on main pit and Little Egret along River Avon (Rob Prudden).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Wildmoor Sand Quarry and Ringed Plover (Terry Hinett).

Hobby at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning, plus Yellow Wagtail, 5 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

Green Sandpiper at Kemerton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

Yellow-legged Gull still at Upper Bittell Reservoir at 7.30am and Green Sandpiper (Steven Payne).

Adult SABINE'S GULL still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes at c5.30am then flew NE (Andrew Crumpton) and on sailing lake briefly at 5.40am (Gareth Metcalf) but no sign in roost this evening (Andy Warr). Also 12 Green Sandpipers, 3 Common Sandpipers and Dunlin (Phil Andrews) - Permit only (£1 entry for non-permit holders).

Garganey (eclipse drake) at Bredon's Hardwick on fishing lake this morning and juvenile Cuckoo (Andy Warr).

2 Garganey (both juvenile) at Gwen Finch NR, plus Greenshank and 3 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

9 Yellow-legged Gulls at Tilesford Drome on runways (Rob Prudden).

Redstart at Shenstone in horse paddock at Heath Lane/Stanklyn Lane junction in hedgerow on left (Tony Smith).

Wheatear at Elmley Lovett at Ryelands Farm in old broad bean field at 11.30am (Michael Southall).

5 Black-tailed Godwits at Longdon Marsh circled north end at c7.30am then flew south and no further sign (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning, plus 4 Green Sandpipers at south end and 2 Common Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

Little Egret at Ripple Pits, plus 3 Green Sandpipers, Redstart and Turtle Dove (Andy Warr).

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

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

Adult SABINE'S GULL still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes until 5.43am and over sailing lake briefly at 5.45am then flew north and again in roost from 8.15pm and showing well. Also juvenile Mediterranean Gull on the Flashes late afternoon/this evening (Rob Prudden), plus Whimbrel still at 5am calling (Dave Jackson) and again at dusk (Craig Reed), 8 Green Sandpipers,3 Common Sandpipers, Dunlin and Hobby, plus Little Egret at the Moors Pool (Phil Andrews) - Permit only (£1 entry for non-permit holders).

Garganey at Gwen Finch NR this afternoon, plus Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Hobbies (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank at Grimley new workings at north end this morning, plus Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpipers and 5 Little Egrets: 2 at north end; 3 on main pool. Also Turtle Dove again on wires just east of A443 by old vicarage at 8am (Brian Stretch).

2 Redstarts (male & female) at Shenstone in hedgerow along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Spotted Flycatcher at Westwood Pool (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 Common Sandpipers at Upper Bittell Reservoir on dam this morning.

Adult SABINE'S GULL still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes until c5.35am when flew north and again in roost on the Flashes at c8.30pm (Terry Norledge). Also Whimbrel, Dunlin, 10 Green Sandpipers and 5 Common Sandpipers (John Belsey)- Permit only.

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers.

2 Green Sandpipers at Clifton Pits, plus 4 Common Sandpipers and Yellow Wagtail (Adam Holliday).

WRYNECK in an Evesham garden killed by a cat this morning (Peter Grimmitt).

Adult SABINE'S GULL at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool briefly late evening then roosted on the Flashes at dusk (Gordon Greaves). Also Ringed Plover still at the Flashes this morning, plus Dunlin, 12 Green Sandpipers and 5 Common Sandpipers (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

2 Redstarts (male & female) at Shenstone along Stanklyn Lane this morning (Jason Kernohan).

2 Green Sandpipers at Clifton Pits and 2 Common Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

3 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this evening, plus Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpipers and Wheatear at north end. Also 3 Green Sandpipers at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Brian Stretch).

Ringed Plover at Upton Warren NR, plus Dunlin, 13 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Hobby (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

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

2 Green Sandpipers at Bredon's Hardwick at main pit, plus Common Sandpiper and 2 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

Whinchat at Tanwood on hedgerow by barn conversions this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

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

Green Sandpiper between Droitwich and Salwarpe at Coney Meadow Wetland this evening (Dave Walker).

3 Redstarts at Lower Moor river meadows (Rob Prudden).

Greenshank at Upper Bittell Reservoir this morning, plus 2 Common Sandpipers and Yellow-legged Gull at 7.30am (Steven Payne).

3 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers (Roger Blackmore).

Male Redstart at Shenstone along Stanklyn Lane this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Wildmoor Sand Quarry this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Hobby at Caunsall this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Hobby at Upton Warren NR (John Belsey) - Permit only.

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this afternoon, plus Greenshank, Black-tailed Godwit, Dunlin and 10 Green Sandpipers. Also Bittern again at the Moors Pool flew across pool in front of West Hide late afternoon (Rob Prudden) - Permit only.

No sign of Spotted Crake at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool by mid-morning but 3 Little Egrets early morning then relocated to the Flashes, plus Wood Sandpiper still at the Flashes, Black-tailed Godwit, 12 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers. Also 2 Green Sandpipers at the Moors Pool (Dave Jackson) - Permit only.

2 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings this afternoon and 3 Common Sandpipers (Jason Kernohan). Also Whinchat north of west end of causeway and 2 Wheatear (per Roger Blackmore).

Little Egret at Bredon's Hardwick on River Avon (Andy Warr).

Little Egret at Gwen Finch NR, plus 2 Hobbies and 2 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Green Sandpiper at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning and escaped Bar-headed Goose, plus 2 Common Sandpipers on west pool and 4+ juvenile Yellow Wagtails in horse paddocks (Adam Holliday). Also Turtle Dove this afternoon (Mike Inskip).

Greenshank at Ryall Pits on southern scrape this morning and Green Sandpiper, plus Wheatear at northern scrape (Andy Warr).

Male MONTAGU'S HARRIER at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes briefly at 7.40am then flew NW (Phil Andrews, John Belsey & Brian Richardson) and juvenile SPOTTED CRAKE at the Moors Pool this afternoon and showing well from West Hide around feeding station but no further sign c7.20pm - dusk (Terry Norledge). Also Wood Sandpiper still at the Flashes, plus Black-tailed Godwit, Yellow Wagtail, Hobby, 16 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Sandpipers, plus Little Egret at the Moors Pool - Permit only.

Juvenile Whinchat at Ryall Pits and juvenile Wheatear (Kay Donaghy).

2 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings this morning (Andy Warr).

Little Egret at Ripple Pits this afternoon, plus 5 Green Sandpipers, Wheatear and 3 Yellow Wagtails (Andy Warr).

Greenshank flew over Throckmorton Lagoons (Rob Prudden).

Hobby in NE Worcester flew over Warndon Villages this evening (Adam Holliday).

6 Grey Partridge at Shenstone along Heath Lane at edge of harvested crop field at 9.50am (Jason Kernohan).

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus Black-tailed Godwit, 16 Green Sandpipers, 4 Common Sandpipers (Alan Hambury) - Permit only.

3 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings this morning, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Jason Kernohan).

4 Spotted Flycatchers on north side of Lenchwick in old hedge and female Redstart (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Haselor SP.015.430 (Rob Prudden).

6 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Turtle Dove, Green Sandpiper and 2 Common Sandpipers (Ed Lea).

Black Tern just south of Worcester flew north along the River Severn at Temeside Way at 7.16am SO.851.516 (Simon Vickers).

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren at the Flashes, plus Black-tailed Godwit, 21 Green Sandpipers, 5 Common Sandpipers and Yellow Wagtail (Alan Giles, Simon Vickers & John Belsey) - Permit only.

Wheatear at Westwood Pool this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Mediterranean Gull (1s/2w) at Clifton Pits on main pit at 2.45pm then flew ESE at 3.05pm, plus escaped Bar-headed Goose and escaped Emperor Goose on small western pit (Adam Holliday).

Little Egret at Gwen Finch NR, plus 5 Green Sandpipers and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

3 Spotted Flycatchers at Croome Park (Rob Prudden).

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 11 Green Sandpipers, 3 Common Sandpipers, 2 Redstarts (male & female), 2 Spotted Flycatchers and juvenile Whinchat (Des Jennings). Also Bittern in front of West hide at the Moors at 10.40am then flew south (Steven Payne) - Permit only.

6 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings, plus Greenshank and Common Sandpiper (Roger Blackmore).

5 Crossbills at Ashton Wood mid to late morning but very mobile (Rob Prudden).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Wildmoor sand quarry (Terry Hinett).

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes, plus 12 Green Sandpipers, 3 Common Sandpipers (John Belsey) and 2 Black-tailed Godwits came into roost with Curlews this evening (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Greenshank at Grimley new workings, plus 2 Little Egrets (Jason Kernohan). Greenshank still this evening, plus 3 Little Egrets, Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper (Ed Lea).

Hobby hunting near Oakley Pool this evening (Dave Walker).

Wheatear on Worcestershire Beacon this evening.

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes, plus 10 Green Sandpipers, 2 Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpipers (John Hingley, Paul Legge, Mike Inskip) and 2Black-tailed Godwits this evening (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

2 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings, plus 3 Green Sandpipers and Hobby late afternoon (Roger Blackmore).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Upper Bittell Reservoir this morning (Terry Hinett).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Wildmoor Sand Quarry this morning (Terry Hinett).

2 Turtle Doves at Throckmorton outer lagoons this afternoon (Rob Prudden).

7 Green Sandpipers at Grimley at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this afternoon (Roger Blackmore).

Wood Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes early morning and at the Moors Pool briefly at 9.20am. Also 9 Green Sandpipers, Dunlin and2 Common Sandpipers at the Flashes, plus 4 Green Sandpipers at the Moors Pool (Dave Jackson). Wood Sandpiper again at the Flashes this afternoon (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

2 Turtle Doves (1 juvenile) at Throckmorton Lagoons and adult Yellow-legged Gull (Kay Donaghy).

11 Green Sandpipers at Clifton Pits, plus Dunlin and 2 Common Sandpipers (Adam Holliday).

Little Egret at Ripple Pits, plus Green Sandpiper, Redstart and 2 Clouded Yellow Butterflies (Andy Warr).

11 Spotted Flycatchers in Nafford Lock area and 2 Green Sandpipers at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

3 Little Egrets at Grimley new workings mid afternoon and Common Sandpiper (Andy Warr).

Hobby at Holt mid-afternoon (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Redstart at Castlemorton Common.

Female Wheatear at Lower Park Farm Pool this evening (Mike Wakeman).

Hobby just SW of Droitwich near Salwarpe this evening (Dave Walker).

Wood Sandpiper at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes (John Belsey) and still present this evening (Andy Warr, Rob Prudden & Craig Reed), plus 10 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Dunlin (Phil Andrews). Also Hobby over the Flashes late evening (Craig Reed) - Permit only.

9 Green Sandpipers at Ryall Pits and 2 Common Sandpipers (Kay Donaghy).

11 Green Sandpipers at Clifton Pits, plus Dunlin, and Common Sandpiper (Adam Holliday).

Quail still singing NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

3+ Spotted Flycatchers at Old Yarr this morning (Dave Jackson).

3 Redstarts at Lower Moor river flash (Rob Prudden).

12+ Spotted Flycatchers at Croome Park in walled garden area (post-breeding party) (Rob Prudden).

Bittern reported still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool flew to Broad Meadow at midday, plus Little Egret still this afternoon and 2 Common Sandpipers. Also Hobby at the Flashes (per Phil Andrews). Also 3 Dunlin at the Flashes late afternoon, plus 16 Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Sandpipers (Phil Andrews).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings, plus 3 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper. Also 3 Green Sandpipers still at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Ed Lea, Jason Kernohan & Roger Blackmore).

Hobby at Holt over Sling Pool late morning (Jason Kernohan).

Bittern still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool but elusive, plus Little Egret still and Common Sandpiper (Stuart Andrews). Also 14 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes late evening, plus 5 Common Sandpipers, 3 Dunlin and 32 Common Terns (John Belsey).

Little Egret still at Gwen Finch NR and 5 Green Sandpipers. Also 2 Spotted Flycatchers on south side of Nafford Lock (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper. Also 5 Green Sandpipers at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this evening (Roger Blackmore).

Black-tailed Godwit at Grimley new workings this morning (Mike Bourne). Also Little Egret still this evening, plus Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpipers and 2 Clouded Yellow butterflies (Ed Lea).

Little Egret still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this afternoon, plus 13 Green Sandpipers still at the Flashes, 3 Common Sandpipers, 3 Dunlin and Hobby (Mike Wakeman & Des Jennings) - Permit only.

Hobby at Throckmorton Lagoons (Rob Prudden).

2 Redstarts at Lower Moor and juvenile Cuckoo (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool, plus 13 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes, 3 Common Sandpipers, Dunlin arrived at 9.10pm and 33 Common Terns (7 juveniles) roosted this evening (John Belsey) - Permit only.

6 Common Terns (3 juveniles) just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm Pools this evening (Mike Wakeman).

No sign of any Quail NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton by track this evening but Grey Partridge singing (Jason Kernohan).

2 juvenile Grey Partridge at Shenstone in field along Heath Lane this evening (Jason Kernohan).

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

Redstart still at Bredon's Hardwick at main pit this afternoon and 3 Spotted Flycatchers (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool at 8.30am and showing well (Stuart Andrews) and still present late afternoon, plus Bittern preening on bush at 2.30pm (Roger Baldock) and 2 Common Sandpipers. Also Whimbrel flew over the Flashes at 7.15pm, plus 15 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers (Andy Warr, Terry Hinett & Gordon Greaves) - Permit only.

Yellow-legged Gull still at Upper Bittell Reservoir, plus Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper (Andy Warr).

Hobby at Stoulton flew over village and Hummingbird Hawk-moth on buddleia along Church Lane (Paul Rhodes).

4 Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton Lagoons and 2 Turtle Doves (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Gwen Finch NR and 5 Green Sandpipers (Rob Prudden).

Red-crested Pochard (eclipse drake) at Clifton Pits on main pit mid-morning (Adam Holliday).

2 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Little Egret still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning (Dave Jackson & Gordon Greaves) and roosted on the Flashes this evening (John Belsey), plus Bittern at the Flashes at c11am (per Jason Kernohan), 10 Green Sandpipers this afternoon/evening and 2 Common Sandpipers (Jason Kernohan & John Belsey) - Permit only.

Turtle Dove singing at Ripple Pits this afternoon, plus 9 Green Sandpipers, Dunlin and 2 Redstarts (Andy Warr).

Turtle Dove still at Grimley new workings on overhead wires in NE corner mid-morning and Green Sandpiper at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Roger Blackmore). Also Little Egret still at the new workings, plus Green Sandpiper and Common Sandpiper (Jason Kernohan).

3 escaped Chiloe Wigeon (male, female & juvenile)at Westwood Pool early morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

3 adult Black Terns at Clifton Pits on main pit late afternoon (Adam Holliday).

4 Black Terns at Westwood Pool late afternoon (Terry Hinett) and still present this evening, plus adult 'Commic' Tern and Common Sandpiper (Geoff Laight) - Permit only.

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR the Flashes briefly late afternoon (Rob Prudden). Also Bittern (pale bird) on Hen Pool showed well twice from hide between 4.45pm and 5.45pm (Graham La Bouchardiere), plus Little Egret still at the Moors Pool at 9.10am (Clive Lee, Brian Richardson & Mick Royston) and still present late afternoon (Craig Reed), Hobby at the Flashes this morning, 9 Green Sandpipers and 3 Common Sandpipers (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

Adult Yellow-legged Gull still at Upper Bittell Reservoir this evening (Terry Hinett).

Little Egret still at Gwen Finch NR this afternoon (Andy Warr).

2 Little Egrets at Ripple Pits this afternoon, plus 6 Green Sandpipers, 2 Common Sandpipers and Redstart (Andy Warr).

2 Egyptian Geese still at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit this afternoon, plus Redstart and 3 Spotted Flycatchers (Andy Warr).

Hobby flew over Holt this afternoon (Geoff Laight).

7 Green Sandpipers at Grimley this afternoon: 5 at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits; 2 at the new workings and Common Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

Little Egret at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit, plus 5 Spotted Flycatchers, Redstart, 2 Dunlin and Ringed Plover (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret at Kemerton Lake NR (Rob Prudden).

3 Little Egrets at Ripple Pits, plus 3 Yellow Wagtails, 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Ed Lea).

Little Egret still at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning, plus Little Egret at the Flashes this evening, 5 Green Sandpipers and 4 Common Sandpipers (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Hobby at Ryall Pits at north marsh (Rob Prudden).

Adult Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes mid-afternoon, plus 9 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers and Little Egret still at the Moors Pool this afternoon and Common Sandpiper (Jason Kernohan) - Permit only.

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this morning and Green Sandpiper (Roger Blackmore).

Little Egret at Gwen Finch NR this morning, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

Yellow-legged Gull (2s) at Wildmoor (Terry Hinett).

Bittern still at Upto Warren NR at the Moors Pool this afternoon and Little Egret (Des Jennings). Also 7 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes this evening and 3 Common Sandpipers and 22 Common Terns at the sailing lake at dusk (Rob Prudden) - Permit only.

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this afternoon and Green Sandpiper. Also Green Sandpiper at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Roger Blackmore).

Hobby at Westwood Pool this evening and 23 Common Terns (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Adult Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes in roost at 9.20pm (Terry Hinett & Gordon Greaves). Also Bittern still at the Moors Pool flew from Broad Meadow towards east shore at 7.45am, plus 13 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes and 2 Common Sandpipers (per Phil Andrews & Mike Wakeman) - Permit only.

2 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track this morning (Chris Davies).

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

48 Crossbills on Bredon Hill at Doctors Wood at 11am, plus Tree Pipitalong ridge and 7 Redstarts on northern escarpment (Rob Prudden).

2 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track this afternoon and Corn Bunting in area (Jason Kernohan).

Yellow-legged Gull(near-adult) still at Upper Bittell Reservoir and Little Egret(Terry Hinett).

Wheatearjust north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm and Common Sandpiper(John & Sue Belsey).

9 Green Sandpipersat Upton Warren NR, plus 2 Common Sandpipersand Dunlin (A Giles).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings early morning, plus 2 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers (Roger Blackmore).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool late afternoon (Dave Walker) and then in roost on the Flashes this evening and Bittern at the Moors Pool mid-afternoon (John Belsey). Also 11 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes, plus 2 Common Sandpipers and Dunlin (Dave Jackson & John Belsey) - Permit only.

Yellow-legged Gull (near-adult) still at Upper Bittell Reservoir (Dave Jackson).

Little Egret at Clifton Pits on main pit this morning, plus 3 Green Sandpipers on new workings and 2 Common Sandpipers (Adam Holliday). Also Whimbrel on southern pit at 3.20pm then flew low SE (Brian & Alan Harley per Adam Holliday).

Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track this morning (Chris Davies).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning and 2 Common Sandpipers (Chris Davies).

Yellow-legged Gull (3s) at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit and Little Egret on River Avon (Andy Warr).

Little Egret at Ripple Pits, plus 6 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and Dunlin (Andy Warr).

2 Green Sandpipers at Ryall Pits (Andy Warr).

Green Sandpiper at Gwen Finch NR and Dunlin (Rob Prudden).

Bittern at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool (per Dave Jackson), plus 9 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes and 2 Common Sandpipers (John Belsey) - Permit only.

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Clifton Pits on main pit then flew north with Black-headed Gulls at 11am(Adam Holliday).

Little Egret in Worcester flew south over Pitmaston Road at 8.20am (Brian Stretch).

2 Spotted Flycatchers at Hanbury Woods showing well in oak tree at south end near public footpath gate leading up the hill to Hanbury Church (Graham La Bouchardiere).

Female Mandarin at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn (Andy Warr).

Yellow-legged Gull (near-adult) still at Upper Bittell Reservoir on red buoy near dam and Wheatear at Lower Bittell Reservoir (Steven Payne).

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

Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track.

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this evening (John Belsey & Gordon Greaves), plus Greenshank at 7.40am and Hobby through (Steven Payne) and Greenshank still present this afternoon, plus 12 Green Sandpipers and 2 Common Sandpipers (John Belsey & Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Little Egret flew over Longdon Marsh (Dave Jackson).

Little Egret still at Grimley new workings this evening and Common Sandpiper (Ed Lea).

Hobby near Birlingham flew over A4104/B4080 junction (Dave Jackson).

Little Egret still at Gwen Finch NR this morning (Dave Jackson).

Corn Bunting still at Nafford on wires above field just south of fishermens car park (Dave Jackson).

2 Turtle Doves still at Throckmorton Lagoons this morning and Common Sandpiper (Dave Jackson).

2 Egyptian Geese still at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit this morning (Dave Jackson).

Osprey reported at Arley flew north along River Severn at 11.30am (Pete Deans per SMW).

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull at Gwen Finch NR on 2nd lagoon with c50 Black-headed Gulls 2.45pm - 3.35pm then flew south, plus Little Egret and Dunlin (Rob Prudden).

Corn Bunting still at Nafford on wires above field just south of fishermens car park (Rob Prudden).

Quail just NNW of Longdon at Longdon Marsh singing on+off early morning (Rob Prudden).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this evening, plus Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and Turtle Dove still at NE end (Ed Lea). Also of interest: Clouded Yellow butterfly at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this afternoon (John Ridley).

2 Pink-footed Geese at Hollybed Common at Mill Pond (Ian Butler).

2 Little Egrets at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool late morning (Des Jennings). Also 2 Black-tailed Godwits reported on the Flashes briefly but disturbed by gunshots at 2.30pm and 7 Green Sandpipers (per Des Jennings) - Permit only.

Yellow-legged Gull (3s) at Westwood Pool this evening (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

Yellow-legged Gull (near-adult) still at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon and Little Egret (Andy Warr).

2+ Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track early afternoon (Peter Heather).

Yellow-legged Gull (3s) still at Upper Bittell Reservoir this afternoon and 3 Little Egrets (Andy Warr & Mike Inskip).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings late afternoon, plus 3 Green Sandpipers and Turtle Dove still singing in small plantation at NE end (Mike Bourne & Roger Blackmore).

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

Hobby at Lower Moor river meadows and 2 juvenile Redstarts (Rob Prudden).

3 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track late morning (Tony Smith).

Yellow-legged Gull (3s) at Upper Bittell Reservoir late afternoon and Little Egret (Andy Warr).

Little Egret still at Gwen Finch NR this evening, plus Hobby and Yellow Wagtail (Rob Prudden).

Corn Bunting still at Nafford on wires above field just south of fishermens car park (Rob Prudden).

6 Corn Bunting (adult & 5 juveniles) at Shenstone along Heath Lane this evening (Jason Kernohan).

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

Adult Black Tern at Clifton Pits on main pit 2.30pm - 3.30pm at least (Alan Harley per Adam Holliday) and still present early evening (Andy Warr).

Adult female Whinchat between Ripple Pits and M50 bridge in weedy field late morning and juvenile Wheatear, plus Little Egret at Ripple Pits, Hobby over, 5 Green Sandpipers, 2 Dunlin and 2 Turtle Doves singing (Andy Warr).

Juvenile Wheatear at Tardebigge at Patchett Farm on track this morning (Gert Corfield).

2 Little Egrets at Gwen Finch NR at 8.30am (Alan Chambers).

Corn Bunting still at Nafford on wires above field just south of fishermens car park at 8am (Alan Chambers).

2 Turtle Doves at Throckmorton outer lagoon at midday (Alan Chambers).

5 Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton Landfill Site (Rob Prudden).

9 Black-tailed Godwits at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning (Chris Jackson) then flew north over the Moors Pool at 9.33am and lost to view and Common Sandpiper (Dave Jackson). Also 10 Green Sandpipers at the Flashes, plus 2 Common Sandpipers, Dunlin (Dave Jackson & B George) and Hobby flew towards Moors Pool mid-afternoon (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

2 Turtle Doves still at Grimley just east of A443 at Grimley Triangle on wires by old vicarage and along lane to village at 10am (John Smith).

Turtle Dove singing at Castlemorton Common this morning.

Adult Mediterranean Gull (UK yellow-ringed) at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes 11.03am - 11.28am then flew south (Mike Wakeman) and Arctic Tern early afternoon (Graham La Bouchardiere) and still present this evening on sailing lake (Andy Warr). Also Bittern reported at the Moors Pool from East Hide at 2.05pm (per Dave Jackson) - Permit only.

Turtle Dove at the Old Hills singing behind row of cottages near car park (Nicky Quinn).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning, plus Common Sandpiper, Turtle Dove still singing in small plantation at NE end, Green Sandpiper at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits and Turtle Dove still just east of A443 at Grimley Triangle by old vicarage (Ed Lea) and 3 Turtle Doves present on wires this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

2 Egyptian Geese at Bredon's Hardwick at main pit on island this morning and Corn Bunting still singing from wires over set-a-side field just NW of village viewable from footpath (Andy Warr).

3 Green Sandpipers at Clifton Pits on southern pit (Adam Holliday).

2 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Arctic Tern at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes on post for 10 minutes then flew off east (Clive Lee & Brian Richardson). Also 8 Green Sandpipers this afternoon and Common Sandpiper (John Belsey) - Permit only.

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings on south pool this afternoon, plus Common Sandpiper and Turtle Dove singing in small plantation at NE end (Chris Davies).

Adult Dunlin at Throckmorton outer lagoon (Rob Prudden).

2 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull still at Upper Bittell Reservoir on buoy and showing well (Terry Hinett).

4 Turtle Doves at Throckmorton Lagoons, plus 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult & 2s) and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

Male Redstart still at Lower Moor in riverside hedge (Rob Prudden).

2 Corn Bunting at Nafford on wires above field just south of fishermens car park (Rob Prudden).

Corn Bunting at Bricklehampton on wires (Rob Prudden).

2 Crossbills at Tiddesley Wood this morning (Brett Westwood per SMW).

Black-tailed Godwit at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes early evening, plus 8 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

2+ Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track this morning (Steven Payne) and still singing well this evening (Jason Kernohan).

Female Pied Flycatcher at Chaddesley Woods by central pathway (Steven Payne).

2 Corn Bunting singing by minor roads NW of Shenstone (Steven Payne) and 7 Corn Bunting singing in area this evening (Jason Kernohan).

5 Stonechat (1 male) at Lower Broadheath Fishery (Iain Close).

Black-tailed Godwit at Grimley new workings this morning (Mike Bourne) but no sign this evening but Little Egret still (Oliver Wadsworth).

5 Little Egrets at Throckmorton Lagoons from 1.20pm then flew NNE at 2.10pm, plus 3 Yellow-legged Gulls (adult & 2 2s), Hobby and 2 Turtle Doves (Rob Prudden).

3 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track this afternoon (Tony Smith).

Black-tailed Godwit at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes from 8.30am and still present late morning and 11 Green Sandpipers (Stuart Andrews) - Permit only.

Little Egret at Gwen Finch NR this morning (Rob Prudden).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull still at Upper Bittell Reservoir late morning (Tony Smith).

9 Green Sandpipers at Lickmoor Wetland this morning (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Cleeve Prior this morning (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove still at Grimley just east of A443 at Grimley Triangle on wires this morning and 2 Green Sandpipers at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Roger Blackmore).

1+ Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track this evening.

Greenshank at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool at 9am (per Terry Hinett) and on the Flashes this afternoon (John Ridley) - Permit only.

Greenshank at Upper Bittell Reservoir at 7am and 2 Common Sandpipers (Steven Payne). Also adult Yellow-legged Gull (Terry Hinett).

3 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track late morning (Chris Jackson). Also 2 Quail showed briefly on bare ground in corner at end of first field south of track at c12.30pm then flew north over track (Martin Flack) and 2 Quail still singing south of track this evening (Ed Lea). Please do not enter fields.

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings this morning but mobile (Chris Jackson). Also 3 Green Sandpipers in area this morning and Grey Partridge in barley field on north side of Wagon Wheel Lane at 3pm (probably a released bird from nearby Holt) (Chris Gray).

Little Egret at Bredon's Hardwick on fishing pool this morning then flew towards River Avon and Corn Bunting singing just north of village (Andy Warr).

3 Green Sandpipers at Clifton Pits on southern pit this morning (Adam Holliday).

Spotted Flycatcher still at Holt on church roof this morning and Hobby over (Chris Jackson).

15 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning and Avocet (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

2 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields by track at 7.30am (Dave Jackson). Please do not enter fields.

2 Turtle Doves at Throckmorton outer lagoon (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove near Ripple singing at Ripple Lakes mid-afternoon (Andy Warr).

Corn Bunting still at Nafford on wires above field just south of fishermens car park late afternoon (Andy Warr).

2 Little Egrets still at Grimley new workings on south pool this afternoon (Terry Norledge).

2 Spotted Flycatchers at Holt on church roof this afternoon (Terry Norledge).

14 Green Sandpipers still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning, plus Common Sandpiper and Avocet (John Belsey). Also Hobby flew NW over the Moors Pool (Craig Reed) - Permit only.

2 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from field on south side of track at 9.45pm (Terry Hinett). Please do not enter fields.

Little Egret at Grimley new workings this afternoon (John Ridley) and 2 Little Egrets present this evening, plus 2 Green Sandpipers at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits(Ed Lea).

Male Lesser Spotted Wodpecker in the Wyre Forest at Lodge Hill Farm orchard (Steven Payne).

Turtle Dove near Ripple on west bank of River Severn opposite Ripple Fishing Pool this afternoon. Also 2 Turtle Doves near Ripple Pits in willows alongside M50 bridge and 2 Green Sandpipers on pits (Andy Warr).

14 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this afternoon and Avocet (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

4 Spotted Flycatchers at Croome Park (Rob Prudden).

Male Redsart still at Lower Moor in riverside hedge (Rob Prudden).

Of interest: Hummingbird Hawk-moth in a Malvern Link garden feeding on Red Valarian (Mick Woodward).

3 Quail NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields this morning: 2 south of track; 1 north of track (Alan Hambury). Please do not enter fields.

Red Kite on Bredon Hill flew over Woolas Hall (Rob Prudden).

3 Black-tailed Godwits at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes from 6.10am and still present at 8.30am (Alan Hambury) - Permit only.

Turtle Dove still at Grimley just east of A443 at Grimley Triangle on wires 100 yards on Holt side of Old Vicarage (Alan Hambury). Also 2 Common Sandpipers on River Severn by Bevere Island (Oliver Wadsworth).

3 Wheatear (female & 2 juveniles) on Bredon Hill west of Lalu Farm on stone wall and 5 Redstarts in area (Rob Prudden).

Corn Bunting at Nafford on wires above field just south of fishermens car park (Rob Prudden).

7 Green Sandpipers at Lickmoor Wetland (Rob Prudden).

2 Quail still NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields either side of track this afternoon (Andy Warr & Wayne Dutton) and still singing at 9.50pm (Terry Hinett). Please do not enter fields.

Garganey (female/juvenile) at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool from East Hide mid-afternoon. Also 7 Godwit sp. flew towards the Flashes at 1pm (seen at distance) and 13 Green Sandpipers (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

5+ Spotted Flycatchers (3+ juveniles) near Bewdley at Blackstone in riverside willows below Blackstone Rock this afternoon (Andy Warr).

Spotted Flycatcher at Cropthorne and Mandarin on River Avon (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

2 Grasshopper Warblers (1 singing) just SE of Holt Heath village at west end of set-a-side field by public footpath at dusk (Brian Stretch).

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

2 Quail NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from fields either side of track late evening (Terry Hinett, Andy Shaw, Greg Evans & Terry Evans). Please do not enter fields.

Quail just west of Longdon at Longdon Marsh singing on+off from field by bridleway 10am - 1pm (Rob Prudden). Please do not enter fields.

2 Whimbrel at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes with 7+ Curlew 3.45pm - 4.15pm then flew SW (Alan Hambury). Also 2 Black-tailed Godwits flew in at 9.15pm, plus 14 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and 3 Avocets (John Belsey) - Permit only.

Quail NNE of Chaddesley Corbett between Bluntington and Drayton singing from cereal field late evening (Terry Hinett). Please do not enter fields.

Female Redstart at Trimpley Reservoir viewable from beach on River Severn, plus Common Sandpiper, 4 Mandarin (female & 3 juveniles) and 4 Spotted Flycatchers (2 pairs) (Geoff Laight).

2 Hobbies SE of Crossway Green at Acton at 9pm (Michael Southall).

Hobby at Grimley new workings early afternoon and 2 Green Sandpipers. Also Turtle Dove still at Grimley Triangle by old vicarage (Chris Davies).

5 Common Sandpipers at Upper Bittell Reservoir on dam late afternoon (Andy Warr).

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

Male Redsart at Lower Moor in riverside hedge this morning (Rob Prudden).

6 Black-tailed Godwits at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning (Dave Jackson) but no sign after midday, plus 16 Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpiper and 9 Avocets (John Belsey). Also 4 Avocets (2 adults & 2 juveniles) at the Moors Pool briefly then flew south (presumed to be migrants) (Dave Jackson) - Permit only.

Little Egret at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit at midday (Andy Warr).

Male Redstart still at Ripple Pits this morning and 2 Green Sandpipers (Andy Warr).

Dipper in the Wyre Forest at Far Forest at The Betts NR along Lem Brook (Bev & Jason Kernohan). Also 2 Spotted Flycatchers near Uncllys Farm in clearing at head of stream (Terry Jones).

2 Willow Tits at Blackstone in trees opposite River Severn on cliff edge (Craig Reed).

2 Green Sandpipers at Grimley: 1 at new workings; 1 at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Ed Lea).

2 Common Sandpipers at Upper Bittell Reservoir this morning (Dave Jackson).

Adult Mediterranean Gull at Ripple Pits late afternoon, plus Little Egret, male Redstart, 4 Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpiper (Andy Warr).

15 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning, plus 6 Common Sandpipers (John Belsey) and 9 Avocets (Craig Reed). Also Hobby at the Moors Pool and Common Sandpiper (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

8 Corn Buntings in Shesntone area this evening (Jason Kernohan).

Quail reported at Evesham singing from maize field.

Turtle Dove still at Grimley just east of A443 on wires east of Triangle Pool and on wires in NE corner of the new workings this evening and 2 Green Sandpipers at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Ed Lea). Also 2 Greenshank at north end of new workings from 9.30pm (Roger Blackmore).

Hobby again at Barnett Brook feeding over horse paddocks this evening (Terry Hinett).

Nightingale at Shenstone along Heath Lane between The Granary and Islamic College singing and showing well in bushes by gate to field with poppies at 7.15am (Terry Jones) but no sign mid-morning (Tony Smith) and 4 Corn Bunting singing in area (Terry Jones).

Hobby at Barnett Brook feeding over horse paddocks this evening (Terry Hinett).

12 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this evening, plus Common Sandpiper and 13 Avocets (Mike Wakeman) - Permit only.

Turtle Dove still at Grimley just east of A443 on wires at Grimley Triangle this morning and showing well (Terry Norledge).

Turtle Dove at Throckmorton Lagoons (Rob Prudden).

2 Turtle Doves still on east side of Wyre Piddle (Rob Prudden).

Red Kite in Droitwich circled NE of town centre for c10 minutes at 10am (David Jones).

Little Egret at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool at 7.30am (per Des Jennings) and still present this afternoon (per John Belsey) and 9 Green Sandpipers (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

Black-tailed Godwit in Worcester circled over a St Johns garden moth trap overnight (Oliver Wadsworth).

7 Green Sandpipers at Lickmoor Wetland (Rob Prudden).

4 Spotted Flycatchers at Croome Park (Rob Prudden).

Tree Pipit at Throckmorton outer lagoon (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Lenchwick (Rob Prudden).

9 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes (Andy Warr), plus 4 Avocets at the Moors Pool and Common Sandpiper (Terry Hinett) - Permit only.

2 Spotted Flycatchers still at Broome village on wires and showing well (Terry Hinett).

Turtle Dove still at Grimley just east of A443 at Grimley Triangle late morning (Tony Smith). Also Green Sandpiper still at the new workings (Roger Blackmore).

2 Turtle Doves at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

Green Sandpiper at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

Red Kite at Abberton circled then drifted west late morning (Gavin Peplow).

Turtle Dove still at Grimley along lane to village on wires early afternoon (Simon James).

Green Sandpiper at Clifton Pits this morning and escaped Bar-headed Goose on small western pool (Adam Holliday).

2 Black-tailed Godwits at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes and 11 Green Sandpipers (John Belsey, Craig Reed & Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

3 Green Sandpipers at Ryall Pits (Andy Warr).

2 Turtle Doves at Holt on wires along lane north of church this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Turtle Dove at Throckmorton Lagoons (Dave Jackson).

Green Sandpiper at Gwen Finch NR (Dave Jackson).

Turtle Dove still at Grimley along lane to village on wires this morning (Terry Norledge).

Red Kite flew over Martin Hussingtree (Edward Blakemore).

2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton outer lagoon (Rob Prudden).

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

Green Sandpiper still at Grimley new workings this morning (Ed Lea).

4 Turtle Doves still on east side of Wyre Piddle (Rob Prudden).

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

2 Green Sandpipers at Grimley new workings this evening and Common Sandpiper (Brian Stretch).

2 Green Sandpipers at Holt just west of church on Sling Pool this evening (Brian Stretch).

Tree Pipit at Lenchwick and Turtle Dove (Rob Prudden).

Red Kite flew over Far Forest towards Heightington at 12.20pm (per Trevor Harrington).

Red Kite east of Upton-upon-Severn at Ryall circling low over A38 by Bluebell Inn at 12.20pm (Dean Tabor).

2 juvenile Little Egrets at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

4 Turtle Doves on east side of Wyre Piddle (Rob Prudden).

Black Tern at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool 7.10am - 7.50am (Clive Lee) but no sign since. Also Hobby and 6 Green Sandpipers (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

Hobby at Grimley just north of Wagon Wheel Lane this afternoon (Mike Inksip).

2 Tree Pipits on the Malvern Hills on east side of British Camp and male Redstart.

2 Greenshank at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning then flew off - Permit only.

4 Mandarin (2 juveniles) at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Turtle Dove at Lenchwick (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

2 Spotted Flycatchers still at Sheriff's Lench in a garden (Rob Prudden).

2 Spotted Flycatchers still at Kinsham in a garden.

Turtle Dove again at Grimley just east of A443 junction on wires by old vicarage mid-morning (Terry Norledge).

No sign of male Red-necked Phalarope at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning - Permit only.

Male Red-necked Phalarope at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning (Dave Jackson) and still present at dusk (John Bescoby & Gary Prescott). Also 3 Green Sandpipers (Simon Vickers). From Outdoor Centre car park follow path along south side of sailing lake to boardwalk and view from last hide - Permit only.

Turtle Dove at Old Storridge Common sang briefly (also heard on Saturday) and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker trapped and ringed early morning (Fergus Henderson).

Hobby flew over Hanbury Hall this afternoon (Ed Lea).

2 Spotted Flycatchers at Chaddesley Corbett on wires opposite hotel mid-morning (Craig Reed).

2 Spotted Flycatchers on SW side of Bromsgrove in walled garden at bottom of Grafton Lane this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

4 Corn Buntings in Shenstone area this evening (Jason Kernohan).

Of interest: Hummingbird Hawk-moth in a Droitwich garden (Wayne Dutton).

Red Kite c4 miles NE of Redditch at Portway flew over A435 at 1pm (John Yardley).

Black-tailed Godwit at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool this morning (Gary Prescott) and still present this evening then flew south towards the Flashes at 8.40pm (Craig Reed) - Permit only.

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR this afternoon (Andy Warr).

Hobby at Ryall Pits hawking dragonflies over pits at south end this afternoon (Steve Avery & Andy Warr).

2 Spotted Flycatchers at Upton Warren village along Rectory Lane this evening (Mike Wakeman).

Turtle Dove at Grimley just east of A443 junction on wires by old vicarage mid-morning (Terry Norledge).

Spotted Flycatcher at Broome village on wires this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

2 Green Sandpipers at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning - Permit only.

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

Green Sandpiper at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this afternoon and 13 Avocets (3 juveniles) (Des Jennings & Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

Red Kite c2 miles NNE of Bromsgrove and just north of M42 junction 1 near Staple Hill flew over B4096 at 5pm.

Hobby at Wythall flew over Truemans Heath Lane at 12.30pm.

4 Turtle Doves on east side of Wyre Piddle this morning (Rob Prudden).

Spotted Flycatcher in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook in tree on bank above concrete path past old mill (Clive Lee & Brian Richardson).

7 Corn Bunting singing in Shenstone area this evening and female Grey Partridge on edge of poppy field on Heath Lane (Jason Kernohan).

Dunlin at Grimley new workings this evening (Brian Stretch).

Spotted Flycatcher in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook late morning, plus Wood Warbler, 2 Redstarts and 3 Tree Pipits (Chris Davies).

Quail at Shenstone sang briefly from field off Butts Lane late morning (Chris Jackson) but no sign 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Also Hobby and 2 Corn Bunting (Andy Warr).

Male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker on SE side of Cropthorne and Turtle Dove (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Lower Moor (Rob Prudden).

Grasshopper Warbler just SE of Holt Heath singing from willows in set-a-side field late evening (Brian Stretch).

Black-tailed Godwit at Monk Wood flew over moth traps at midnight (Oliver Wadsworth).

Spotted Flycatcher at Broome village on wires this afternoon (Terry Hinett).

2 Spotted Flycatchers at Sheriff's Lench in garden (Rob Prudden).

Grey Partridge at Chaddesley Corbett at Winterfold (Michael Southall).

6 Mandarin (4 young) at Trimpley Reservoir on adjacent River Severn (Andy Shaw).

2 Spotted Flycatchers at Grafton Flyford in trees near Oakenmore House (Terry Hinett).

2+ Corn Buntings singing in Shenstone area this morning (Terry Jones).

Black Tern still in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake (for 3rd day) (Mark Islip).

2 adult Yellow-legged Gulls at Throckmorton Lagoons and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

Dunlin at Grimley new workings this morning (Roger Blackmore).

Black Tern at Upper Bittell Reservoir at 7.30am and presumably the same bird at Lower Bittell Reservoir at 8.30am (Steven Payne).

Quail still singing at Longdon Marsh in field on north side of lane near bridge late morning (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove at Cleeve Prior this morning (Rob Prudden).

2 Spotted Flycatchers in a Kinsham garden.

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Hanley Swan in garden early afternoon.

Black Tern in Redditch at Arrow Valley Lake 5.15pm - 5.30pm at least (Mark Islip).

Turtle Dove at Fladbury (Rob Prudden).

Quail singing at Longdon Marsh in field north of lane audible from bridge on lane this afternoon (Mick Woodward).

Drake Garganey at Clifton Pits on small west pool early afternoon then flushed by a fox and again on small west pool mid-afternoon and still present at 4.30pm (Adam Holliday).

2 Black Terns at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning (John Belsey & Richard Harbird) and still present early afternoon but mobile (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

Spotted Flycatcher near Hartlebury at Tugwood mobbing a Barn Owl (Michael Southall).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker near Redditch at Old Yarr at 6.40pm (Dave Jackson).

Female Redstart on Bredon Hill just below summit tower at midday (Alan Chambers).

Red Kite near Stourport-on-Severn flew over Lickhill towards Bewdley early afternoon (Craig Reed).

Red Kite flew NE over Coombegreen Common at 11.30am.

Red Kite flew over Malvern Wells at 12.45pm.

2 Black Terns at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this evening (Peter Heather). No sign of Curlew Sandpiper at the Flashes this morning but 2 Ringed Plover (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

Greenshank at Grimley new workings this afternoon but very mobile (Brian Stretch).

Ringed Plover at Bredon's Hardwick (Andy Warr).

EAGLE sp flew NNW over Malvern Link at c8.40am (Mick Woodward).

Curlew Sandpiper still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning and Ringed Plover still (Terry Norledge) and both still present late afternoon - mid-evening (Jason Kernohan & Gary Prescott).

Red Kite near Upton Warren village flew low over Swan Lane by M5 bridge this afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

3 Turtle Doves at Hollybed Common singing in small wooded area west of mill pond (Mick Woodward).

Adult Yellow-legged Gull at Throckmorton Lagoons but no sign of male Red-necked Phalarope (Rob Prudden).

1+ Hobby at Grimley this afternoon; 1 at new workings; 1 at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits (Brian Stretch).

Male Red-necked Phalarope at Throckmorton Lagoons 4.15pm - 5.30pm at least (Steve & Lorna Martin) but no sign late evening.

Curlew Sandpiper at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes early afternoon (Chris Thomson per Terry Hinett) and still present late afternoon - late evening and Ringed Plover (John Belsey & Mike Wakeman & Ed Lea).

Turtle Dove at Hollybed/Coombegreen this morning (Steve Avery).

2 Turtle Doves at Sheriff's Lench (Rob Prudden).

Hobby at Gwen Finch NR (Rob Prudden).

Tree Pipit on the Malvern Hills singing from tall tree between Broad Down and Clutters Cave and 2 Redstarts (1 male) on east side of Hangman's Hill (Ian Guest).

Dunlin at Grimley new workings mid-morning (Roger Blackmore).

Quail at Shenstone singing on+off 8.30pm - 8.40pm audible from Heath Lane and 7 Corn Bunting in area (Jason Kernohan).

2 Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers near Redditch at Old Yarr at 7.40pm (Dave Jackson).

2 Red Kites at Hinton-on-the-Green headed high west towards Bredon Hill at c1.15pm (Craig Davies).

Little Egret at Gwen Finch NR this morning (Terry Hinett).

Greenshank still at Grimley new workings at 2pm but no sign this evening (Ed Lea).

Wood Warbler on the Malvern Hills singing on east side of Jubilee Hill above Holywell this morning.

2 Greenshank at Grimley new workings this morning (Mike Bourne) and 1 still present at north end this evening.

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

Spotted Flycatcher at Broome on telegrpah wires (Terry Hinett).

Ring-necked Parakeet in Worcester city centre at Deansway flew NE calling over Bishops Palace at 4.20pm (Francis Peplow).

Turtle Dove at Old Hills (Mick Woodward).

3 Wood Warblers on the Malvern Hills singing on east side of Black Hill/Pinnacle Hill area this morning.

4 Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest singing along Dowles Brook and Dipper.

Quail at Longdon Marsh singing from field north of bridleway running WSW from Longdon village at 8pm (Rob Prudden). Please keep to public rights of way.

Hobby near Redditch at Old Yarr at 5.10pm (Dave Jackson).

Turtle Dove at Cleeve Prior (Rob Prudden).

Dunlin at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes (Rob Prudden) - Permit only.

Sanderling still at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this afternoon (Andy Warr & Simon Vickers) - Permit only.

2 male Corn Buntings at Honeybourne at 8pm and 2 Yellow Wagtails (male & female) (Steve Martin).

Sanderling at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning (Des Jennings) and still present this afternoon/evening (John Belsey & Mike Wakeman) - Permit only.

Red Kite in Redditch flew over Arrow Valley Park at 9.40am (Mark Islip).

Red Kite at Upton Warren NR flew over the Moors Pool at 8.54am (per Phil Andrews) and Whimbrel at the Flashes until 7.20am when flew off (Clive Lee) - Permit only.

Grasshopper Warbler still at Upton Warren NR again singing in NE corner of the Flashes this morning and Spotted Flycatcher by sewage treatment works briefly (Dave Walker) - Permit only.

Many Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook this morning, plus male Pied Flycatcher in Knowles Coppice and drake Mandarin near boxer kennels (Alan Hambury).

Spotted Flycatcher at Stanford Bridge this afternoon (Ed Lea).

7 Corn Buntings (5 singing) in Shenstone area this afternoon and Grey Partridge calling from cereal field along Heath Lane (Jason Kernohan).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker at Old Storridge Common this morning and female Hobby (Fergus Henderson).

2 Little Egrets at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes this morning and Dunlin (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

5 Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook early afternoon, plus Pied Flycatcher and Dipper (Jason Kernohan).

Grey Partridge at Shenstone along Stanklyn Lane late afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Honey Buzzard at Summerfield flew high SW over Stanklyn Lane 12.30pm -12.40pm (John Hingley). Also Grey Partridge calling from rapeseed field at junction of Buttts Lane and Back Lane (Jason Kernohan).

Black Tern at Clifton Pits on main pit mid-morning then flew north c11.20am and Hobby (Adam Holliday).

White Stork at Cleeve Prior drifted north over River Avon at 8.45am.

Grasshopper Warbler still at Upton Warren NR singing at the Flashes this morning, plus Ringed Plover and Dunlin (John Belsey) - Permit only.

2 Whinchat near Chaddesley Corbett at Tanwood on hedgerow by Tanwood Court Barns late afternoon (Terry Hinett).

Turtle Dove at Honeybourne at 8.30am (new arrival) (Steve Martin).

Yellow Wagtail at Grimley new workings briefly this afternoon.

Adult Kittiwake reported at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool early afternoon then flew off.

Turtle Dove at Childswickham at 6pm (Steve Martin).

7 Corn Buntings singing in Shenstone area this evening (Jason Kernohan).

Dunlin at Grimley new workings this afternoon.

Male Blue-headed Wagtail at Ripple Pits briefly this evening and 2 Dunlin (Gavin Peplow).

Female Marsh Harrier at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes c2.55pm - 3pm then flew high SE (John Ridley).

2 Ringed Plover at Shenstone on fleece crop cover at 3.30pm and Grey Partridge nearby (Michael Southall).

Hobby at West Hagley this afternoon (Pam Marshall).

2 Wood Warblers still on the Malvern Hills singing on east side of Black Hill at south end late morning.

Turtle Dove singing at Lenchwick (Rob Prudden).

Turtle Dove just SE of Pershore at Pensham this evening (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

Hobby near Burlingham along River Avon this evening (Jan & Ivor Stretch).

Dunlin at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit (Rob Prudden).

Of interest: hepatic female Cuckoo at Throckmorton Tip (Rob Prudden).

3 Sanderling at Ripple Pits this morning, plus 2 Dunlin and Hobby (Rob Prudden).

20+ Black-tailed Godwits at Grimley new workings circled at 10.25am then flew south and 3 Dunlin on main pool (Roger Blackmore).

Little Stint still at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit on shingle island c8.15am (Gavin Peplow) and still present late morning, plus Sanderling, 2 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover and 2 Yellow Wagtails (Rob Prudden). View from gateways along west side of B4080.

Dunlin at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning (A Giles).

2 Wood Warblers on the Malvern Hills singing on east side of Black Hill.

Hobby flew over Hollywood at 4.20pm.

Spoonbill (1s) still at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit early morning but no sign this evening. Also Little Stint on shingle island this evening and 2 Sanderling (Martin Flack). View from gateways along west side of B4080.

Red Kite just west of Redditch near Hewell Grange flew over A448 (Chris Birch).

Little Egret at Throckmorton outer lagoon mid-morning (Rob Prudden).

6 Dunlin still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning (John Belsey & Terry Norledge) - Permit only.

Spoonbill (1s) at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit at 3pm and still present 8.25pm at least, plus Arctic Tern and 2 Egyptian Geese (Rob Prudden).

6 Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook late aftenoon (Phil Andrews).

Male Redstart on Bredon Hill singing on northern escarpment at midday (Alan Chambers).

6 Dunlin still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning but no sign of any Garganey or any Sanderling at the Moors Pool (Phil Andrews) - Permit only.

Dunlin still at Grimley new workings.

Red Kite flew south over Holt at 2.15pm (Alan Hambury).

Red Kite on SE side of Worcester flew west near Worcester Blind College at midday (Phil & Marc Williams).

Greenshank at Ripple Pits this morning, plus 2 Dunlin and 10 Ringed Plover (Andy Warr).

Whimbrel at Gwen Finch NR at midday then flew to meadows west of reserve (Andy Warr).

Wood Warbler still on the Malvern Hills at British Camp singing c1/2 way along road between main car park and reservoir late morning.

No sign of any Wood Sandpipers at Grimley new workings this morning and no sign of Sanderling but Dunlin.

2 Garganey (1 drake) at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool mid-morning, plus Turnstone still (but no sign this evening), 2 Sanderling still and Hobby, plus 5 Whimbrel on the Flashes at dawn, 8 Dunlin and Hobby (John Belsey, Gert Corfield, Craig Reed, Paul Anthony) - Permit only.

Adult Spoonbill again at Clifton Pits on main pit in SE corner viewable from Severn Way footpath mid-morning then flew SW late morning (Mike Inskip). and no sign at 12.30pm but 2 Hobbies (Simon Vickers & Adam Holliday).

2 Wood Sandpipers at Grimley new workings on main pool in NW corner late evening (Martyn Yapp), plus Sanderling, 2 Dunlin, Hobby and Yellow Wagtail (Oliver Wadsworth & Terry Hinett).

Turnstone just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farms Pools late afternoon (John Belsey).

Turnstone at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool at Amy's Marsh this evening (Gary Prescott) and 2 Sanderling at 7.50pm (Graham La Bouchardiere & Gordon Greaves), plus 5 Whimbrel on the Flashes 4.55pm - 5.05pm then flushed by a Lapwing and landed in ploughed field opposite hide (Stuart Andrews), Bar-tailed Godwit this morning but flushed by Avocets, 17 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover (per John Belsey) and 4 Avocet chicks still. Also 3 Dunlin on the Moors Pool this morning and Ringed Plover (Alan Hambury) - Permit only.

Turnstone at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit this morning (Francis Peplow) and Whimbrel late morning (Rob Prudden) but no sign of any Little Terns.

2 Sanderling at Ripple Pits this morning, plus Arctic Tern, Greenshank, 9 Dunlin, 16 Ringed Plover and Whimbrel through (Andy Warr) and 26 Ringed Plover this afternoon (per Andy Warr).

2 Avocets still at Gwen Finch NR this afternoon, plus Greenshank and Whimbrel (Rob Prudden).

2 Turtle Doves at Coombegreen Common.

Red Kite in Bewdley flew over Meadow Rise towards Wassell Wood at c5.40pm and Hobby for 5 minutes at c5.30pm then flew towards Habberley Valley (Craig Reed).

2 Dunlin at Ryall Pits (Adam Holliday).

No sign of drake Garganey at Lower Bittell Reservoir 9.30am - 10.30am (Alan Hambury).

Adult Spoonbill at Clifton Pits on main pit at 2.50pm (Adam Holliday) then flew south at c5.25pm.

2 Common Cranes flew low north over Grimley new workings at 12.55pm (Ed Lea & Oliver Wadsworth). Also Wood Sandpiper on main pool in NW corner late morning and still present at 8pm, plus 2 Sanderling at Wagon Wheel Lane Pits this evening (earlier at the new workings), 3 Dunlin and 4 Ringed Plover (Brian Stretch).

2 Common Cranes in Kidderminster flew low NE over Hoo Farm Industrial Estate at 1.15pm (Andy Shaw).

Little Tern at Kemerton Lake NR 1.45pm - 2pm then flew west, plus Sanderling late morning, Little Egret and Dunlin (Rob Prudden).

Little Tern at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit from 11.55am and 2 Little Terns at 2.15pm (Rob Prudden) and both still present this evening.

Whimbrel flew SE over Wassell Grove Pools at 12.50pm (Craig Round).

Drake Garganey still at Lower Bittell Reservoir showing on+off in reeds on righthand side viewable south from Bittell Farm Road causeway this morning (Stuart Andrews).

Whimbrel at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes c8.30am - 9am then flew off and 12 Dunlin mid-morning (Stuart Andrews) and 15 Dunlin present this afternoon, plus 14 Avocets (4 chicks) and Grasshopper Warbler still singing along brook near Hen Pool (John Belsey) - Permit only.

2 Avocets still at Gwen Finch NR this afternoon and Hobby.

5 Black Terns at Throckmorton Lagoons late afternoon and Iceland Gull (juvenile/1s) (Rob Prudden).

9 Black Terns at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit early afternoon (Rob Prudden) then flew towards Kemerton at 8pm (Rob Lewis), plus 4 Arctic Terns and Yellow Wagtail (Rob Prudden).

2 Black Terns at Pershore Meadows Wetland NR this afternoon (Dave Jeynes).

Black Tern at Westwood Pool mid-afternoon (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

2 Avocets still at Gwen Finch NR this afternoon and 2 Hobbies (Rob Prudden).

Drake Garganey still at Lower Bittell Reservoir viewable south from Bittell Farm Road causeway this afternoon (Andy Warr).

2 Greenshank at Ripple Pits early afternoon and Yellow Wagtail (Ed Lea).

Grasshopper Warbler on the Malvern Hills singing on east side of Swinyard Hill early morning.

Male Ruff still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this morning (Des Jennings & Ed Lea) but no sign this evening, plus 2 Whimbrel on Moors Pool late afternoon (Tony Smith), Grasshopper Warbler singing along brook near Hen Pool this evening and 3 Dunlin on reserve (Andy Warr) - Permit only.

2 Avocets at Gwen Finch NR this afternoon (John Hodson per Steve Bloomfield) and still present at 4pm (Ed Lea).

2 Wood Warblers on the Malvern Hills at British Camp c100 yards along road between main car park and reservoir: 1 deep in woods left of road; 1 above and around road and showing well (Ian Guest).

Drake Garganey at Lower Bittell Reservoir viewable south from Bittell Farm Road causeway 7.50am - 8.50am at least (Steven Payne).

2 Greenshank at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit early afternoon (Rob Prudden).

Red Kite on Bredon Hill over lower slopes above Westmancote at 11.05am and 3 Wheatear at east end (Rob Prudden).

Male Ruff still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes early morning and Greenshank (Terry Norledge) - Permit only.

Male Ruff still at Upton Warren NR on the Flashes this afternoon (Andy Warr) and still present this evening (Simon Vickers) - Permit only.

Whimbrel at Clifton Pits in first field along footpath from north end of village late afternoon (Ed Lea).

Whimbrel at Grimley new workings on main pool late afternoon, plus male Wheatear and 2 Yellow Wagtails (Brian Stretch). Also 2 Ringed Plover at Wagon Wheel Lane pits this morning and Dunlin (Ed Lea).

Iceland Gull (juvenile/1s) again at Throckmorton Landfill Site (Rob Prudden). Please keep to public rights of way.

2 Wheatear (1 male) on the Malvern Hills on Sugarloaf Hill this morning.

Female Honey Buzzard in Bewdley at The Crundells at Northwood Lane landed in tallest fir tree at 6.45pm then flew towards Eymore Wood/Arley Wood area mobbed by a Crow but not relocated (Trevor Hannington & Richard Eagles).

Osprey flew over Eymore Wood.

Iceland Gull (juvenile/1s) again at Throckmorton Landfill Site (Rob Prudden). Please keep to public rights of way.

2 female Wheatear at Wassell Grove on fence posts around Hodge Hill pumping station near access track to pools this morning then flew in to a tree on county boundary (Craig Round).

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in the Wyre Forest and 3+ Wood Warblers (Terry Jones).

Male Nightingale near Stourport-on-Severn at Lickhill in hawthorn scrub mid-morning. From Lickhill follow riverside footpath towards Blackstone to 2nd field (Craig Reed).

3 Little Egrets dropped in to Ripple Lakes this morning then 2 flew towards Ripple Pits, plus 5 Dunlin at Ripple Pits and 6 Yellow Wagtails (Andy Warr).

Little Egret at Clifton Pits along west shore of main pit mid-morning, plus 2+ Hobbies and female Wheatear (Adam Holliday).

Dunlin at Ryall Pits this morning (Adam Holliday).

3 Little Egrets at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool at 7am (Gert Corfield) then circled the Flashes at c7.15am and flew north and 2 Whimbrel left roost at 5.20am. Also Little Egret at the Flashes at 8.40am then flew south, plus Whinchat (Gary Prescott), Ringed Plover still (Gert Corfield) and Ruff this afternoon (Richard Harbird) - Permit only.

Grasshopper Warbler still on the Malvern Hills near top of Happy Valley this morning (Steve Avery).

Iceland Gull (juvenile/1s) at Lower Moor 2.30pm - 3pm then flew towards Wick to follow plough (Rob Prudden).

2 Whimbrel at Upton Warren NR 4.40am - 5.35am then flew off, plus Dunlin, Ringed Plover and Spotted Flycatcher at the Flashes (John Belsey). Also Whimbrel again at the Flashes at 8.05pm (Craig Reed) - Permit only.

Female Wheatear at Honeybourne at 6.30pm (Steve Martin).

2 Wheatear (1 male) at Clifton Pits this afternoon (Adam Holliday).

3 Wheatear (1 male) at Shenstone along Heath Lane in ploughed field opposite college this afternoon and White Wagtail (Terry Hinett).

No sign of Sanderling at Ripple Pits this morning but 10 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover, male White Wagtail and 2 Wheatear (Andy Warr).

3 Ringed Plover still at Grimley new workings at north end and 3 Dunlin.

Sanderling at Ripple Pits mid-morning, plus 7 Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover,2 White Wagtails and 10 Dunlin flew north over Ripple Meadows at 11.20am (Andy Warr).

Whimbrel at Bredon's Hardwick on main pit on shingle island early afternoon (Andy Warr).

2 Turtle Doves at Honeybourne at 5pm, plus 2 male Yellow Wagtails and 2 male Wheatear (Steve Martin).

3 Ringed Plover at Grimley new workings at north end at 11.30am (Dave Jackson).

6 Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest this moring, plus 3 Pied Flycatchers, 2 Redstart, 4 Tree Pipits, 6 Dipper and 5 Mandarin (Dave Jackson).

2 Wheatear at Wassell Grove in horse paddocks by business centre this morning (Sam Clement).

Female Wheatear at Ryall Pits and Dunlin (Andy Warr).

2 Wheatear (1 male) at Shenstone along Heath Lane in ploughed field this morning (Terry Hinett).

Dunlin at Upton Warren NR, plus Ringed Plover and 7 Avocets - Permit only.

Whimbrel at Upton Warren NR on the Moors Pool c9.30am - c9.35am then flew off, plus Hobby late morning and Dunlin on the Flashes early morning (Stuart Andrews & Alan Hambury) - Permit only.

Turtle Dove at Ripple Meadows near fishing lake, plus 2 White Wagtails (1 male) at Ripple Pits, 2 Yellow Wagtails, 4 Dunlin and 4 Ringed Plover (Andy Warr).

2 Dunlin at Lower Moor early morning (Rob Prudden).

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

Female Wheatear still at Shenstone along Heath Lane in ploughed field this morning (Jason Kernohan).

Female Wheatear still at Grimley new workings at north end this afternoon (Chris Davies).

Arctic Tern at Kemerton Lake NR 11.20am - 12.30pm then flew high ENE (Rob Prudden).

Red Kite on Bredon Hill at east end mid-morning and female Wheatear (Rob Prudden).

2 Hobbies flew over Norchard at 6.50pm (Michael Southall).

Female Wheatear still at Shenstone along Heath Lane in ploughed field this morning (Jason Kernohan).

10 Avocets still at Upton Warren NR (Des Jennings) - Permit only.

Juvenile Iceland Gull again at Throckmorton Landfill Site at 3.20pm (Rob Prudden). Please keep to public rights of way.

Whimbrel still at Grimley new workings at north end this evening, plus 2 White Wagtails (1 male), 3 Yellow Wagtails, female Wheatear, 6 Dunlin in area and 3 Ringed Plover (Brian Stretch).

Wood Warbler on the Malvern Hills at British Camp in trees midway between main car park and reservoir late afternoon and 2 Wheatear in valley above horseshoe path.

Immature Iceland Gull near Hindlip at Lower Smite Farm following tractor and cultivator at 5.20pm then flew south over M5 (Steve Bloomfield).

Arctic Tern at Upton Warren NR flew through the Flashes at 11.45am then on Moors Pool midday - 2pm at least (Rob Prudden) - Permit only. (see also additional reports and pictures for yesterday).

Arctic Tern at Westwood Pool briefly this morning (Wayne Dutton) - Permit only.

Juvenile Iceland Gull again at Throckmorton Landfill Site this morning but mobile (Rob Prudden). Please keep to public rights of way.

10 Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook and 2 Mandarin (Peter Heather).

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

2 White Wagtails (1 male) at Ripple Pits this morning (Andy Warr).

Turtle Dove at Cleeve Prior this morning (per Rob Prudden).

Female Wheatear at Shenstone along Heath Lane in ploughed field this morning and Grey Partridge calling from cereal field opposite college (Jason Kernohan).

Whimbrel still at Grimley new workings at north end roosting between bunds early evening (Brian Stretch).

2 Common Cranes at Castlemorton flew north this afternoon then circled east of Malvern before being lost to view (Don Lupton).

Juvenile Iceland Gull at Stoulton in fields west of Froggery Lane with c50 Lesser Black-backed Gulls briefly at 8.15am then flew north (Paul Rhodes).

Juvenile Iceland Gull in the Throckmorton Landfill Site/airfield area this afternoon but mobile (Gavin Peplow). Please keep to public rights of way.

Female Marsh Harrier reported at Upton Warren NR at the Flashes at 2pm and Hobby still at the Moors Pool this morning (per Mike Wakeman). Also Arctic Tern on the Moors Pool this evening and Whimbrel on the Flashes (Peter Heather) - Permit only.

2 Whimbrel at Grimley new workings at north end in sheep field west of main channel this morning and 2 Yellow Wagtails over (Brian Stretch & Roger Blackmore) and 1 Whimbrel still present this afternoon between bunds (Mike Wakeman). 2 Whimbrel roosted this evening (Brian Stretch).

4 Redstarts on Bredon Hill (Dave Jackson).

Female Yellow Wagtail just north of Redditch at Lower Park Farm briefly (Mike Wakeman).

Drake Mandarin at Clifton Pits on pit just north of quarry HQ this morning and Hobby (Adam Holliday).

2 probable Greenland Wheatear at Clent on Adam's Hill this morning (Warren Gill).

2 Wheatear (1 male) on the Malvern Hills at British Camp this morning and Tree Pipit and 2 Tree Pipits at Swinyard Hill (Mick Woodward).

6+ Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook, plus 2 male Pied Flycatcher, 6+ Redstart, 3 Tree Pipit, 2 Mandarin, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and 2 Dipper (Andy Shaw, Paul Legge & Ed Lea).

Hobby still at Upton Warren NR at the Moors Pool this morning (per Mike Wakeman) - Permit only.

2 Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest along Dowles Brook, plus 3 Redstart, 2 Mandarin and 3 Dipper (Craig Reed).

Male Wheatear at Shenstone along Heath Lane in ploughed field late afternoon (Jason Kernohan).

Hobby still at Upton Warren NR this afternoon (Mike Wakeman) - Permit only.

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

Red Kite at Evesham near bypass over Vale Business Park (Alan Chambers).

Whimbrel still at Grimley new workings at north end in sheep field west of main channel this morning (Chris Davies) and still present this evening (Peter Heather).

2 Whimbrel at Upton Warren NR this morning: 1 from 4.40am - 5.30am then flew NW; 1 from 8.35am - 8.40am (John Belsey). Also 3 Hobbies at the Moors Pool this afternoon (Andy Shaw & Paul Legge) and 10 Avocets still at the Flashes this evening (Craig Reed) - Permit only.

5 Wood Warblers in the Wyre Forest south of Dowles Brook along disused railway line and Tree Pipit, plus Pied Flycatcher in Knowles Coppice and Redstart and Mandarin on Dowles Brook by bridge on Dry Mill Lane (Mike Wakeman).

Pink-footed Goose at Clifton Pits, plus 2 Hobbies and drake Goldeneye (Adam Holliday).