Sightings and diary for 9 to 14 October 2007

14 October 2007 At WWT Slimbridge a quiet day with the E White-fronted Geese showing themselves better on the Dumbles (4 adults and 2 juvenile). A few waders were seen on the estuary but the scrapes are much quieter for this group of birds at present. Wildfowl continue to increase and moult into better plumage. A female Goldeneye was a good find for a regular Sunday birder and I don't think I have seen one at this site before, a good bird for the reserve as we only see a few each year. Siskin and Redpoll were in evidence flying over, Redwing also with some Fieldfare. A Reed Bunting was in full song as the South Finger Reedbed which was unusual, c10 Goldcrest, 7 Cetti's Warbler and lots of Robin and Wren were noted today. A male Stonechat was on the Top New Piece. I also saw five Water Rail around the reserve, 1 in the Decoy, 2 in front of Zeiss Hide and 2 at the Knott Hide in the crake rides.

9-13 October 2007 Little or no birding.