WWT Slimbridge sightings 28 November 2006

28 November 2006 The tristis type Siberian Chiffchaff was at the Barclay's Hide today. At least 8 Chiffs were in the area with 2-3 more on site in other locations. Two new birds were seen at this hotspot today. One was keeping company with the tristis and was pale with wamer upper flank patches and a warmer edge to the breast. They were being aggresive towards each other at times. It appeared larger. The waders were much the same (10 Ruff seen) with additional sightings/arrivals including a swanfall, 50 Bewick's Swans on site today, a flock of c30 flying about together. A female Stonechat was on the reed island by the Zeiss Hide, a male Blackcap was in the car park. The 2 continental Greylags are still in the Bottom New Piece daily and the Tundra Bean now has 77 E. White-fronted Geese for company. At least 9 Mandarin were noted today.