Record flock?of Glossy Ibis at WWT Slimbridge 100 Acre

20 April 2007 These images were taken after 2000 hrs so it was dark! A flock of 17 Glossy Ibis were feeding in the 100 Acre marshes from 1930 at least, they were found by John Overfield while birding on the WWT platform, he called the news out and got the ball rolling quickly. Many county birders, myself included are grateful to John for giving everyone the chance to see them. This is the third record for Glos and the first for the WWT Slimbridge reserve recording area. If visiting the birds tommorrow please note that car parking can be a problem in Frampton on Severn and is often limited on a weekend. We are at a crucial stage with the breeding waders (shedule 1 birds included) among other species so do not enter the fields unless accompanied by a warden. Access only from the permissive Green Lane footpath shutting all gates behind you. The lane is found along the Gloucester to Sharpness towpath from Slimbridge (half a mile to the birds) and the platform and viewing gateway can be located about two thirds along this trail. A Noctule Bat, Cuckoo, Hobby and 3 Ruff were also present at dusk.