James Anderson: Britain Life List BOU, All records Record(s) 1 to 424 of 424 total. Seq.,Species,Scientific Name,Rare?,Date,Location,Comments 1,Brent Goose,Branta bernicla,,,Rainham Marshes, 2,Red-breasted Goose,Branta ruficollis,Yes,20/11/2011,West Mersea,"Also, Sturt Pond, Keyhaven Hants 20/10/13. Both Accepted Records, Also South Woodham Ferrers 26/01/2022. Cley 01/01/2024" 3,Canada Goose,Branta canadensis,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres lake 4,Barnacle Goose,Branta leucopsis,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hayes Hill Farm area 5,Cackling Goose,Branta hutchinsii,Yes,29/01/2023,Brancaster,Seen in sugar beet field with thousands of Pink-footed Geese. Good scope views of it feeding and wing stretching 6,Snow Goose,Anser caerulescens,,25/03/2022,"Banks marsh, Lancashire",Superb scope views as it fed among PInk-footed Geese at relatively close range. 7,Greylag Goose,Anser anser,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP,Seventy Acres lake 8,Taiga Bean Goose,Anser fabalis,,01/01/2013,Buckenham Marshes,20+ East of the Railway platform in the grass along railwayTracks 9,Pink-footed Goose,Anser brachyrhynchus,,16/10/2010,Rainham Marshes,4 birds seen on the Target Pools 10,Tundra Bean Goose,Anser serrirostris,,22/01/2017,"Scotney GP, Kent","Also North Warren 8/02/16, Stodmarsh NNR 20/10/19, Choseley 01/01/20. Lakenheath 15/02/2023" 11,White-fronted Goose,Anser albifrons,,08/01/2011,Abberton ,Layer Breton Causeway 12,Mute Swan,Cygnus olor,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 13,Bewick's Swan,Cygnus columbianus,,15/11/2007,Rainham Marshes,3 in Averley Bay 14,Whooper Swan,Cygnus cygnus,,01/10/2009,Welney,50+ in field seen along A1101 on approach to reserve centre 15,Egyptian Goose,Alopochen aegyptiaca,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Several on the Goose Fields 16,Shelduck,Tadorna tadorna,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Goose Fields 17,Mandarin Duck,Aix galericulata,,,Conaught Waters, 18,Baikal Teal,Sibirionetta formosa,Yes,18/04/2014,"Pymoor, Cambridgshire","Viewed from roadside grass banks, decent scope views. Accepted by BBRC 05/02/2015. Also seen at March Farmers 04/05/2019" 19,Garganey,Spatula querquedula,,11/04/2008,Amwell Gravel Pits,"Drake on Great Hardmead Lake, seen from the viewing area" 20,Blue-winged Teal,Spatula discors,Yes,10/08/2013,"Ouse Washes, Cambridge","Seen roosting then in flight. Viewed from Stockdale Hide (Accepted). Also, seen at Marlow, Buckinghamshire 30/03/2022. Fairlop Waters Essex/London 29/09/2022. Drake also seen at Freiston Shore RSPB 12/05/2023" 21,Shoveler,Spatula clypeata,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP,Holyfield Lake 22,Gadwall,Mareca strepera,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 23,Wigeon,Mareca penelope,,,Lee Valley CP ,Goose Fields 24,American Wigeon,Mareca americana,,23/02/2013,"Darts Farm Fishing Lakes, Topsham","Showed well from the viewing platform among a flock of Eurasian Wigeon. Also, Rutland Water, 8/10/2017, Rutland Water 08/04/2019. Grafham Water 09/10/2022" 25,Mallard,Anas platyrhynchos,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres lake 26,Pintail,Anas acuta,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hall Marsh Scrape 27,Teal,Anas crecca,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 28,Green-winged Teal,Anas carolinensis,,05/03/2011,Connaught Waters,"Also, Crossness, London 13/4/2013, Blythburgh, Suffolk 07/2/2016, Herringfleet, Suffolk 05/3/2019, Abberton Reservoir Essex 04/01/20, North Cave Wetlands YWT, East Yorkshire 06/11/2021. Wilstone Reservoir 30/03/2022. East Tilbury, 25/03/2023" 29,Red-crested Pochard,Netta rufina,,13/11/2010,Lee valley CP,Holyfield Lake 30,Canvasback,Aythya valisineria,Yes,12/11/2023,Abberton Reservoir,Male seen among a large raft of Common Pochard from Billets Farm viewing area 31,Pochard,Aythya ferina,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 32,Ferruginous Duck,Aythya nyroca,Yes,09/07/2011,Minsmere,"Also, Priory CP Beds. 29/01/13, Lakenheath Suffolk 22/3/15, Holkham Park Norfolk 7/02/16, Lee Valley CP Essex 06/02/2019. Abberton Reservoir Essex15/02/20. Filby Broad, Norfolk 22/11/2023. Eagle Pond, Snaresbrook London 20/01/2024" 33,Ring-necked Duck,Aythya collaris,,02/12/2012,"Eyebrook Reservoir, Leicestershire","Also Female, Chigborough Lake 30/4/13, Drakes seen at Abberton 13/4/14, Startop's End Reservoir 6/10/15, Wilstone Reservoir 20/10/16, Dungeness 20/11/16, Abbott's Hall Farm 9/01/18. Radipole Lake, 24/03/19. Lee Valley 04/06/19, Abberton Reservoir 04/01/20. Female at Lee Valley 27/01/21. Drake, Priory CP 09/12/2023" 34,Tufted Duck,Aythya fuligula,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 35,Scaup,Aythya marila,,,Ouse Washes, 36,Lesser Scaup,Aythya affinis,,31/03/2012,Cosmeston Lakes,Drake among a large raft of Tufted Ducks. Also Drake at Rutland Water 19/10/19. Drake at Abberton Resservoir 05/04/2022. Drake at Staines Reservoir 21/01/2023. 3 Drake and a female at Abberton 05/02/2024 37,King Eider,Somateria spectabilis,Yes,05/11/2010,Dunwich Cliffs,Later seen from beach near public hide at Minsmere (Accepted) 38,Eider,Somateria mollissima,,,Minsmere, 39,Harlequin Duck,Histrionicus histrionicus,Yes,03/04/2015,"Seaton Park, Aberdeen",Superb close views along River Don in persistent rain showers. Accepted by BBRC 02/06/15) 40,Surf Scoter,Melanitta perspicillata,,08/11/2014,Holkham Bay,"Adult Drake found among a flock of Common and Velvet Scoter. Also, 1st winter Drake Wrabness 25/01/15. Walberswick 17/04/2024" 41,Velvet Scoter,Melanitta fusca,,19/02/2012,Titchwell,2 close offshore 42,Common Scoter,Melanitta nigra,,31/10/2010,Titchwell, 43,Black Scoter,Melanitta americana,Yes,16/02/2024,Holkham,Adult drake was seen in a small group of scoters in front of a large raft of common Scoters and several Velvet Scoters west of the gap 44,Long-tailed Duck,Clangula hyemalis,,31/10/2010,Titchwell,Single bird offshore 45,Goldeneye,Bucephala clangula,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Holyfield Lake 46,Smew,Mergellus albellus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Friday Lake 47,Hooded Merganser,Lophodytes cucullatus,Yes,27/02/2016,"Corsham Park, Wiltshire",Female. Accepted by BBRC 27/06/2016 48,Goosander,Mergus merganser,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP, 49,Red-breasted Merganser,Mergus serrator,,,"Elmley , Isle of Sheppey", 50,Ruddy Duck,Oxyura jamaicensis,,,Rutland Water,seen on Lagoon 2 from Grebe Hide 51,Red Grouse,Lagopus lagopus,,15/05/2012,Highlands, 52,Ptarmigan,Lagopus muta,,25/05/2013,Cairngorms,A single bird seen from the viewing platform of the restaurant 53,Capercaillie,Tetrao urogallus,,27/05/2013,Abernethy Forest,Male bird watched for 2- 3 hours from the car at roadside 54,Black Grouse,Lyrurus tetrix,,13/05/2012,"Lochaber, A82",4 males 55,Grey Partridge,Perdix perdix,,01/11/2010,Norfolk,Choseley and numerous fields bordering the A149 56,Golden Pheasant,Chrysolophus pictus,,16/12/2011,Wolferton,2 males 57,Lady Amherst's Pheasant,Chrysolophus amherstiae,,01/05/2016,"Lidlington, Beds","Heard calling on previous trips and finally seen on 4th visit, Constantly calling all morning and eventually appeared on grass path and later on the grass ridge." 58,Pheasant,Phasianus colchicus,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Hayes Hill Farm area 59,Quail,Coturnix coturnix,,16/08/2012,Wallasea Island,"Also, Orwell, Cambridgeshire 09/07/15, Rainham Marshes, 06/05/17. Hazelwood Common 11/06/19. Baldock, Hertfordshire 03/07/20. Baldock 01/06/2021" 60,Red-legged Partridge,Alectoris rufa,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP,A covey of six birds at Hayes Hill Farm 61,Common Nighthawk,Chordeiles minor,Yes,26/09/2022,"Wantage, Oxfordshire","Absolute stunner!! Perched on the garden fence of 8 Springfield Road, viewed from Hallett Close" 62,Nightjar,Caprimulgus europaeus,,29/06/2012,West Stow,Numerous occasions since. Also seen at Middlesex Filter Beds 28/09/2014 63,Alpine Swift,Tachymarptis melba,,05/04/2010,Chafford Gorge,"Also, Sheringham, 04/08/2012, Crawley, 29/05/2015. Walthamstow Wetlands, 27/03/2023" 64,Swift,Apus apus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 65,Pacific Swift,Apus pacificus,Yes,16/06/2013,"Trimley Marshes, Suffolk",Anxious 2-hour wait before it appeared. Viewed from grass bank opposite the hide. (Accepted) 66,Little Bustard,Tetrax tetrax,Yes,23/06/2019,Slimbridge WWT,Just head views for the majority of the visit but enjoyed some better views as it walked out into shorter grass late on. 67,Great Spotted Cuckoo,Clamator glandarius,Yes,15/05/2016,"Portland, Dorset","Stunning bird, Stunning views! Also Weybourne Camp, Norfolk 07/05/19" 68,Cuckoo,Cuculus canorus,,,lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 69,Rock Dove (Feral Pigeon),Columba livia,,,Lee Valley CP,Feral 70,Stock Dove,Columba oenas,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hall Marsh Scrape 71,Woodpigeon,Columba palumbus,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP, 72,Turtle Dove,Streptopelia turtur,,,Riverside Country Park,A single bird by the small pond 73,Oriental Turtle Dove,Streptopelia orientalis,Yes,02/05/2016,"Otford, Kent","Showed briefly on arrival, then 3 hour wait for it to reappear. Accepted by BBRC 03/07/2017" 74,Collared Dove,Streptopelia decaocto,,01/01/2010,Garden, 75,Water Rail,Rallus aquaticus,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP,Seventy Acres Lake 76,Corncrake,Crex crex,,01/06/2017,"Alvecote Pools, Warks",Calling regularly during a four hour visit. Also at Welney 12/05/2023 77,Spotted Crake,Porzana porzana,,26/08/2013,"Grove Ferry, Kent","Seen from viewing screen and later from hide. Titchwell 03/08/14, Ingrebourne valley 17/09/17, 2 seen at Wilstone Reservoir 08/10/18" 78,Moorhen,Gallinula chloropus,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 79,Coot,Fulica atra,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 80,American Coot,Fulica americana,Yes,29/03/2014,Loch Flemington,Superb close views from layby opposite Lilyfield Cottage 81,Western Swamphen,Porphyrio porphyrio,Yes,24/09/2016,"Alkborough Flats, Lincs",Seen on back pool after 4 hour search. Accepted 24/08/2017 82,Baillon's Crake,Zapornia pusilla,Yes,08/09/2012,"Rainham Marshes, London","Long wait rewarded with good views as it crossed between channels (Juvenile). Also seen at Oare Marsh, Kent 23/05/14" 83,Little Crake,Zapornia parva,Yes,12/10/2014,Minsmere,Seen well from Bittern Hide as it fed in channel between two reedbeds (Accepted by BBRC 02/03/15) 84,Sandhill Crane,Antigone canadensis,Yes,06/10/2011,"Boyton Marshes, Suffolk",Good scope views as it fed in second field 85,Crane,Grus grus,,,Lakenheath RSPB Reserve, 86,Little Grebe,Tachybaptus ruficollis,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 87,Pied-billed Grebe,Podilymbus podiceps,Yes,23/02/2013,"Ham Wall, Somerset","Good scope views, remained distant" 88,Red-necked Grebe,Podiceps grisegena,,30/12/2008,"Lee Valley CP, Holyfield Lake",Very close views near Grebe Hide 89,Great Crested Grebe,Podiceps cristatus,,01/01/2010,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 90,Slavonian Grebe,Podiceps auritus,,03/02/2010,Rainham Marshes RSPB,Seen in the ditch below the serin mound viewing area 91,Black-necked Grebe,Podiceps nigricollis,,,Abberton, 92,Stone-curlew,Burhinus oedicnemus,,,Weeting Heath, 93,Oystercatcher,Haematopus ostralegus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Goose Fields 94,Black-winged Stilt,Himantopus himantopus,,08/04/2010,Rainham Marshes,"Also, Bowers Marsh, Essex 11/04/14, Dungeness 27/04/14, Bowers Marsh 15/04/15, Vange Marsh 14/05/16, Cliffe Pools, 13/07/17, Vange Marsh 13/04/19. Dungeness, 27/06/20, Rainham Marshes, 20/04/21. Rainham Marshes 06/05/2023. Frampton Marsh 10/05/2023. Frampton Marsh 12/04/2024" 95,Avocet,Recurvirostra avosetta,,,Minsmere, 96,Grey Plover,Pluvialis squatarola,,,Rainham Marshes, 97,Golden Plover,Pluvialis apricaria,,17/10/2010,Holland Haven CP, 98,Pacific Golden Plover,Pluvialis fulva,Yes,21/07/2019,Breydon Water RSPB,Adult bird in a horse field with Eurasian Golden plover. Accepted by BBRC 07/04.2020 99,American Golden Plover,Pluvialis dominica,,01/11/2010,"Blakeney Harbour, Norfolk","Found among a large flock of Golden Plover. Also, Rye Harbour 05/06/2016, Shellness, 08/09/2019" 100,Dotterel,Eudromias morinellus,,20/04/2014,"Kessingland, Suffolk","Also Choseley, Norfolk 02/05/15, 08/05/16, 15/05/17, 06/05/18, 07/05/19. Therfield, Hertfordshire 26/04/17, Frampton Marsh, Lincolnshire, 02/05/21" 101,Ringed Plover,Charadrius hiaticula,,,Minsmere, 102,Semipalmated Plover,Charadrius semipalmatus,Yes,20/10/2013,"Hayling Island, Hants",Watched as it roosted on shingle beach just before torrential rain downpour from the tail end of a tornado. 103,Little Ringed Plover,Charadrius dubius,,,lee Valley CP ,Hall Marsh Scrape 104,Lapwing,Vanellus vanellus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 105,White-tailed Plover,Vanellus leucurus,Yes,07/07/2010,Rainham Marshes,A long wait was rewarded with fantastic views as it fed along the muddy strip (Accepted). Also seen at Blacktoft Sands 07/11/2021. Frampton Marsh 22/03/2022 106,Greater Sand Plover,Anarhynchus leschenaultii,Yes,29/08/2022,"Cleveland, Redcar","Adult male showed superbly on beach north-west from Majuba car park, later relocated on beach opposite Redcar Bandstand" 107,Kentish Plover,Anarhynchus alexandrinus,,29/08/2010,"Coal Harbour Fort, East Tilbury","Watched feeding on muddy foreshore. Also, Pitstone Quarry 01/05/17, Dungeness 20/05/18" 108,Eurasian Whimbrel,Numenius phaeopus,,,Two Tree Island, 109,Hudsonian Whimbrel,Numenius hudsonicus,Yes,12/06/2015,"Church Norton, West Sussex",Slept for the first 2 hours of visit then as the tide began to come in became more active and made several short flights. 110,Curlew,Numenius arquata,,,Two Tree Island, 111,Bar-tailed Godwit,Limosa lapponica,,,Rainham Marshes, 112,Black-tailed Godwit,Limosa limosa,,,Lee Valley CP, Goose Fields 113,Long-billed Dowitcher,Limnodromus scolopaceus,Yes,31/03/2012,"2 @ Meare Heath, Somerset","Also, Rutland Water, 29/02/16. Oare Marshes, 13/08/17. Frampton Marsh 05/02/19 & 20/07/19" 114,Short-billed Dowitcher,Limnodromus griseus,Yes,22/09/2012,"Lodmoor, Dorset",Showed extremely well feeding along front edge of reeds 115,Jack Snipe,Lymnocryptes minimus,,,Minsmere, 116,Woodcock,Scolopax rusticola,,,Hainault Forest,Flushed as I walked along the edge of the golf course 117,Great Snipe,Gallinago media,Yes,13/10/2019,"Kilnsea, East Yorkshire",Showed well at the edge of the footpath at the North end of Beacon Lane. Accepted by BBRC 29/05/2020 118,Snipe,Gallinago gallinago,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hall Marsh Scrape 119,Wilson's Phalarope,Phalaropus tricolor,Yes,22/06/2013,"Yarmouth, IOW","Also, Vange Marsh, 26/09/15. Oare Marshes 7/10/17" 120,Grey Phalarope,Phalaropus fulicarius,,18/09/2011,"Elmley Marshes, Isle of Sheppey","Also, Cudmore Grove, Essex 22/10/11, Cley 17/12/15, KGV Reservoir, Chingford 14/09/17, Bough Beech Reservoir, Kent 05/10/18, Cuckmere Haven 20/10/19. KGV Reservoir Chingford 28/11/2023" 121,Red-necked Phalarope,Phalaropus lobatus,,29/08/2010,Vange Marshes,"Also, King George V Reservoir, Essex 23/08/13, Bowers Marsh, Essex 1/06/14, Minsmere 23/05/15. Pulborough Brooks, W Sussex 15/09/19. King George V Reservoir, Essex 01/09/22" 122,Common Sandpiper,Actitis hypoleucos,,,"Lee Valley CP, Cornmill Meadows", 123,Spotted Sandpiper,Actitis macularius,Yes,04/12/2011,Heybridge Basin,"Showed well feeding along the water's edge. Also, Holme Pierrepont 18/02/18" 124,Green Sandpiper,Tringa ochropus,,,Rye House RSPB Reserve, 125,Solitary Sandpiper,Tringa solitaria,Yes,31/10/2023,Stodmarsh,"Failed to show for the first few hours, then suddenly appeared on a muddy patch by the boathouse giving great scope views" 126,Marsh Sandpiper,Tringa stagnatilis,Yes,13/07/2017,"Cliffe Pools, Kent","Showed well along back edge of Black Barn pools, but always remained distant during visit. Also Vange Marsh 25/04/19" 127,Wood Sandpiper,Tringa glareola,,08/05/2010,"Lee Valley CP, Langridge Scrape",2 seen 128,Redshank,Tringa totanus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hall Marsh Scrape 129,Lesser Yellowlegs,Tringa flavipes,Yes,23/02/2013,"Ernesettle Creek, Devon","Also, Vange Marshes: 24/08/2016 Accepted by BBRC 13/02/18, Titchwell 04/08/2018. Lodmoor, Dorset 24/03/2019, Oare Marshes 17/07/2020. Minsmere 27/02/2022. Frampton Marsh 27/09/2023" 130,Spotted Redshank,Tringa erythropus,,,Elmley Marshes, 131,Greenshank,Tringa nebularia,,,Lee Valley CP ,Langridge Scrape 132,Greater Yellowlegs,Tringa melanoleuca,Yes,17/05/2015,"Titchfield Haven, Hampshire","Good scope views feeding on the "frying pan" viewed from Knights Bank hide after giving us the runaround all morning! Accepted by BBRC 07/02/16" 133,Turnstone,Arenaria interpres,,,"Elmley Marshes, Isle of Sheppey", 134,Great Knot,Calidris tenuirostris,Yes,15/07/2014,"Breydon Water, Norfolk","Distant scope views, views improved as bird began to feed." 135,Knot,Calidris canutus,,,Minsmere, 136,Ruff,Calidris pugnax,,01/08/2010,Elmley Marshes, 137,Broad-billed Sandpiper,Calidris falcinellus,Yes,23/05/2015,"Tinker's Marsh, Suffolk",Showed superbly on small body of water 138,Stilt Sandpiper,Calidris himantopus,Yes,15/09/2017,Lodmoor RSPB,"Flew onto the scrape to feed, viewed from Western Footpath" 139,Curlew Sandpiper,Calidris ferruginea,,29/08/2010,Vange Marshes, 140,Temminck's Stint,Calidris temminckii,,15/05/2010,"Lee Valley, Langridge Scrape","Self-found on my local patch, Eventually flushed by a breeding pair of Little Ringed Plovers. Also, Oare Marshes,17/08/13. 2 seen at Tyttenhanger Gps, 21/05/14. Rainham Marshes, 28/05/15. Titchwell, 08/05/16. Cley, 16/05/19. Amwell NR 13/08/20. East Tilbury 09/04/2022" 141,Long-toed Stint,Calidris subminuta,Yes,09/10/2021,St Aidan's RSPB ,Adult showed well on a small island on Astley Lake. 142,Buff-breasted Sandpiper,Calidris subruficollis,,30/09/2018,"Scotney GP, East sussex",Finally seen after dipping this species on four separate occasions. Seen in a field from double metal gates behind Scotney Court farm. Also seen at Frampton Marsh 17/08/19. Minsmere 14/09/23 143,Sanderling,Calidris alba,,,"Coal Harbour Fort, East Tilbury", 144,Dunlin,Calidris alpina,,,Elmley Marshes, 145,Purple Sandpiper,Calidris maritima,,31/10/2010,Titchwell, 146,Baird's Sandpiper,Calidris bairdii,Yes,17/10/2010,"Holland Haven CP, Essex","Also, Reculver Lagoon: 28/08/2016" 147,Little Stint,Calidris minuta,,29/08/2010,Vange Marshes, 148,Least Sandpiper,Calidris minutilla,Yes,15/09/2017,Lodmoor RSPB,"Seen feeding on scrape, viewed from Bandstand" 149,White-rumped Sandpiper,Calidris fuscicollis,,17/08/2015,Oare Marshes,Finally after 19 hours and 3 visits! Also seen at Frampton Marsh 20/07/19. Minsmere 03/08/21. Frampton Marsh 27/09/2023 150,Pectoral Sandpiper,Calidris melanotos,,29/08/2010,Cliffe Pools,"Holland Haven 6/08/11, Minsmere 16/09/12, Rainham Marshes 13/07/13, Minsmere 14/09/14, Rainham Marshes 01/05/15, Blue House Farm 01/09/16, Abberton 25/08/17, Rainham Marshes 24/09/18, Cley 06/08/19. Minsmere 03/08/21, Dernford Farm Reservoir, Cambs 17/09/22. Grafham Water 09/10/22. Abberton 04/05/2023" 151,Western Sandpiper,Calidris mauri,Yes,16/12/2011,Cley,"Remained distant, but good scope views. Same bird also seen 01/01/2012" 152,Semipalmated Sandpiper,Calidris pusilla,Yes,02/10/2011,"Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury",Watched on the foreshore in the company of the finder Paul Wood. Adult bird also seen at Titchwell 21/07/19 153,Black-winged Pratincole,Glareola nordmanni,Yes,18/06/2019,Frampton Marsh,"Showed well on the ground upon arrival, where it stayed for 2 hours. Eventually got nice flight views as it hunted the field left of the old car park before flying over the grass bank and out over the saltmarsh. Accepted by BBRC 15/02/2020" 154,Collared Pratincole,Glareola pratincola,Yes,15/07/2014,Minsmere,"Watched roosting on an island, then seen several times during short flights between shingle islands. Also, 3 individuals seen flying together over sheep/cow fields Dungeness 07/06/2021" 155,Little Tern,Sternula albifrons,,,Minsmere , 156,Gull-billed Tern,Gelochelidon nilotica,Yes,27/06/2020,Dungeness,Adult seen flying over Arc Pit on several occasions during the visit 157,Caspian Tern,Hydroprogne caspia,Yes,23/08/2017,Hickling Broad,"Seen flying behind Rush Hill scrape on arrival, then landed on the scrape allowing superb scope views. Accepted by BBRC 18/02/18. Also seen at Frampton Marshes 21/07/2020" 158,Whiskered Tern,Chlidonias hybrida,Yes,20/05/2019,Dungeness RSPB,"Adult seen in flight upon arrival, then resting on shingle island. Later seen on the same island with the Roseate Tern in front of Dennis Hide. Accepted by BBRC 29th May 2020. Also seen at Longham Lakes, Dorset 11/05/21" 159,Black Tern,Chlidonias niger,,15/08/2010,"Dungeness, Kent", 160,White-winged Black Tern,Chlidonias leucopterus,,15/08/2010,"Dungeness, Kent","Also, Dungeness 31/08/15. Willows Farm Lakes, Tyttenhanger. 16/09/17, 5 birds at Abberton Reservoir 03/05/19" 161,Forster's Tern,Sterna forsteri,Yes,19/11/2016,Mistley,Cracking scope views as it headed straight towards me and then flew low across water surface 162,Arctic Tern,Sterna paradisaea,,,Skomer Island, 163,Common Tern,Sterna hirundo,,,Lee Valley CP,Seventy Acres Lake 164,Roseate Tern,Sterna dougallii,,20/05/2019,Dungeness RSPB,Cracking adult bird resting on shingle island in front of Dennis Hide 165,Sandwich Tern,Thalasseus sandvicensis,,,Minsmere, 166,Elegant Tern,Thalasseus elegans,Yes,11/06/2017,Church Norton,"Good views as it flew back and forth across Harbour, landing several times within the Tern colony. DNA tests proving it as pure Elegant Tern." 167,Little Gull,Hydrocoloeus minutus,,,Minsmere, 168,Ross's Gull,Rhodostethia rosea,Yes,24/02/2018,"Radipole Lake NR, Dorset",Showed superbly resting on small shingle island close to reserve centre building 169,Kittiwake,Rissa tridactyla,,,Skomer Island, 170,Sabine's Gull,Xema sabini,,25/08/2013,Rainham Marshes,"2 seen in Averley Bay, viewed from Coldharbour Lane car park area. A juvenile also seen at the "Patch" Dungeness 20/10/19. Juvenile Appledore, Kent 12/11/22. Dungeness 12/11/22" 171,Bonaparte's Gull,Chroicocephalus philadelphia,Yes,05/05/2013,Elmley Marshes,"Seen from Wellmarsh Hide. Also seen at Oare Marsh, Kent 19/07/14, 21/06/15, 04/08/16, 09/07/17, 10/06/18, 07/07/2020, 05/08/21, 15/07/22. Abberton Reservoir 04/05/19. Frampton Marsh 12/04/2024" 172,Black-headed Gull,Chroicocephalus ridibundus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 173,Franklin's Gull,Leucophaeus pipixcan,Yes,14/05/2016,Abberton Reservoir,Showed well flying low across water *350th* 174,Mediterranean Gull,Ichthyaetus melanocephalus,,20/05/2010,Minsmere RSPB, 175,Common Gull,Larus canus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Holyfield Lake 176,Ring-billed Gull,Larus delawarensis,,29/08/2010,Westcliff -on -Sea,"Also, Walpole Park Gosport, 28/12/13" 177,Caspian Gull,Larus cachinnans,,08/01/2012,Dungeness,1st Winter 178,Kelp Gull,Larus dominicanus,Yes,08/08/2022,Grafham Water,"2nd-summer showed superbly resting on the railings adjacent to the water tower of the dam, also seen eating a dead fish at the water's edge. *Accepted to the British List 19/09/2023"" 179,Herring Gull,Larus argentatus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 180,Yellow-legged Gull,Larus michahellis,,02/10/2010,"Coalhouse Fort, East Tilbury", 181,Great Black-backed Gull,Larus marinus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 182,Glaucous Gull,Larus hyperboreus,,05/02/2011,"Dungeness, Kent","Also, Dover Harbour, 01/03/15. Salthouse, 02/01/17, 2nd & 3rd winter birds seen at Lodmoor NR 24/02/18. Cley 29/10/18. Cley 19/01/2019" 183,Lesser Black-backed Gull,Larus fuscus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 184,Iceland Gull,Larus glaucoides,,19/02/2011,"Links Road, Lowestoft","Also, Dartford, 02/02/14, Boat of Garten, 03/04/15. King's Lynn 24/12/15. Burrell Way Thetford, 17/01/17. Dungeness 06/01/18. Kumlien's seen at Lackford Lakes, 14/02/2019. Beckton 29/01/20. Wanstead 25/03/21" 185,Long-tailed Skua,Stercorarius longicaudus,,27/08/2012,Languard , 186,Arctic Skua,Stercorarius parasiticus,,12/09/2011,"Sherringham, Norfolk", 187,Pomarine Skua,Stercorarius pomarinus,,09/10/2011,Dungeness, 188,Great Skua,Stercorarius skua,,11/09/2010,"Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire", 189,Puffin,Fratercula arctica,,,Skomer Island, 190,Black Guillemot,Cepphus grylle,,16/05/2012,"Corran Ferry, Lochaber",Several seen close to shoreline 191,Razorbill,Alca torda,,,Skomer Island, 192,Little Auk,Alle alle,,01/11/2010,Cley, 193,Brunnich's Guillemot,Uria lomvia,Yes,28/12/2013,"Portland Harbour, Dorset",Showed extremely well in harbour 194,Common Guillemot,Uria aalge,,,Skomer Island, 195,Red-throated Diver,Gavia stellata,,01/11/2010,Cley, 196,Black-throated Diver,Gavia arctica,,24/09/2011,Dungeness, 197,Pacific Diver,Gavia pacifica,Yes,28/12/2021,Eglwys Nunydd Reservoir,"Juvenile seen upon arrival in Northern corner, viewed from Margam Crematorium" 198,Great Northern Diver,Gavia immer,,02/02/2009,Walthamstow Reservoirs,"juvenile seen on West Warwick Reservoir in thick snow, the ranger gave me a lift round in his golf cart!" 199,White-billed Diver,Gavia adamsii,,03/04/2015,Portsoy,Distant views from cliff-top car park 200,Black-browed Albatross,Thalassarche melanophris,Yes,30/06/2021,"Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire","Anxious 2 and a half hour wait/search, eventually seen flying around Staple Newk, then several flight views over next 2 hours before it settled on cliff face among Gannets. " 201,Fulmar,Fulmarus glacialis,,,Skomer Island, 202,Sooty Shearwater,Ardenna grisea,,09/08/2019,Porthgwarra,"Several seen over two, six-hour sessions" 203,Manx Shearwater,Puffinus puffinus,,11/09/2010,"Strumble Head, Pembrokeshire", 204,Balearic Shearwater,Puffinus mauretanicus,,24/09/2011,"Dungeness, Kent", 205,Black Stork,Ciconia nigra,Yes,17/08/2021,Frampton Marsh,Prolonged flight views on 3 separate occasions during the visit and seen twice on the ground 206,White Stork,Ciconia ciconia,,04/08/2016,Beddington Farmlands,Decent scope views through fence from public access footpath 207,Gannet,Morus bassanus,,,Skomer Island, 208,Brown Booby,Sula leucogaster,Yes,03/09/2019,"Kynanace Cove, Cornwall","1st Summer bird appeared from behind rocks after 2 hours wait from first light! Then performed superbly, Flying, Fishing and perched throughout my 5 hours visit." 209,Cormorant,Phalacrocorax carbo,,,Lee Valley CP,Seventy Acres Lake 210,Shag,Gulosus aristotelis,,,Skomer Island, 211,Glossy Ibis,Plegadis falcinellus,,31/10/2010,Welney,"In a field alongside A1101. Also seen Stodmarsh 22/01/12, Marloes Mere 12/05/13, Radipole 29/12/13, Oare Marsh 19/04/14, Dungeness 19/04/14, Pett Levels 19/12/15 & 5/01/16, Ely 26/02/17, Abbott's Hall Farm 9/01/18, Eastbridge 26/01/18, Thornham 23/11/19. Dungeness 07/06/2021. Eldernell, 29/01/2022. Dungeness 11/09/2022" 212,Spoonbill,Platalea leucorodia,,29/07/2007,Rainham Marshes, 213,Bittern,Botaurus stellaris,,,Lee Valley CP,4 individuals seen at the same time in small reedbed in front of Bittern Watchpoint 214,American Bittern,Botaurus lentiginosus,Yes,14/04/2018,"Charlton Marshes, Suffolk","Nice flight views after 4-hour wait, then seen walking along a channel before disappearing into reeds" 215,Little Bittern,Ixobrychus minutus,Yes,11/09/2011,Titchwell,"Also, River Clone 17/6/12, Lakenheath 25/05/15, Amwell NR 14/11/19" 216,Night-heron,Nycticorax nycticorax,,14/04/2011,Two-Tree Island,1st summer bird showed well roosting in water side trees 217,Little Egret,Egretta garzetta,,,Arne RSPB, 218,Green Heron,Butorides virescens,Yes,29/04/2018,"Llanmill, Narberth",Superb views throughout my 3-hour visit. Thanks to the MP and his wife for allowing access 219,Squacco Heron,Ardeola ralloides,Yes,02/06/2007,"Erith, Greater London","Also Dungeness 9/06/11, Posbrook Floods, Titchfield 26/05/19" 220,Chinese Pond Heron,Ardeola bacchus,Yes,02/03/2014,"Hythe, Kent",Flew directly overhead. Accepted by BBRC 5/07/2016 221,Cattle Egret,Bubulcus ibis,,16/04/2008,William Girling Reservoir,"Also, Dungeness:15/8/10, Canvey Island: 14/8/10, Shorne Marshes Kent: 18/5/13, Dungeness: 19/10/14, Dungeness: 01/01/15, Iken Suffolk: 24/01/16, Dungeness 20/11/16. Iken Suffolk: 21/03/17. Stiffkey, Norfolk: 01/01/18, Dungeness: 03/01/19. Abberton Reservoir 06/04/2022. Rainham Marshes 08/05/2022" 222,Great White Egret,Ardea alba,,15/08/2010,Dungeness, 223,Grey Heron,Ardea cinerea,,,Lee Valley CP, 224,Purple Heron,Ardea purpurea,,08/06/2007,"Abberton, Layer Breton Causeway","Also, Dungeness 02/05/11, Dungeness 09/06/12, Wat Tyler CP 09/04/16, Cley 06/05/18. Burnham Overy 30/04/19. Spurn 30/05/21, Weston Turville Reservoir 24/08/22" 225,Osprey,Pandion haliaetus,,19/08/2002,Strumpshaw Fen,Seen from the Reception centre hide 226,Black-winged Kite,Elanus caeruleus,Yes,20/07/2023,"Horsey, Norfolk","Superb scope views perched in a small tree after the early morning mist cleared. Sat in the tree for two hours, preening regularly before taking flight. " 227,Honey-buzzard,Pernis apivorus,,15/06/2014,Ashdown Forest,Seen mobbing the Short-toed eagle! 228,Short-toed Eagle,Circaetus gallicus,Yes,15/06/2014,Ashdown Forest,Seen perched and in flight. Seen in flight with snake in talons & mobbed by Honey Buzzard! 229,Golden Eagle,Aquila chrysaetos,,15/05/2012,Findhorn Valley,5 seen 230,Sparrowhawk,Accipiter nisus,,,Garden, 231,Goshawk,Accipiter gentilis,,10/04/2011,"Ollie's Farm, Norfolk", 232,Marsh Harrier,Circus aeruginosus,,,Rainham Marshes, 233,Hen Harrier,Circus cyaneus,,,Elmley, 234,Pallid Harrier,Circus macrourus,Yes,17/09/2011,"Colne Point, Essex","Sitting in ploughed field before several short flights. Also seen at Roydon Common, 07/02/2016, New Holkham, 05/03/2017, Therfield, Herts 23/09/2018. Wallasea Island, Essex 25/09/2023" 235,Montagu's Harrier,Circus pygargus,,18/05/2013,"Reculver, Kent","Quartering fields near the Towers. Also, Worth Marsh, Kent: 29/05/2016" 236,Red Kite,Milvus milvus,,,The Chilterns, 237,Black Kite,Milvus migrans,,15/06/2013,"Faversham, Kent",Watched circling over trees at the far edge of the field. *300th* 238,White-tailed Eagle,Haliaeetus albicilla,,14/05/2012,Ben Hiant, 239,Rough-legged Buzzard,Buteo lagopus,,,Capel Fleet,"Oare Marsh, 15/01/12, Burnham Overy. 9/02/13, Burnham Overy.8/11/14, Burnham Overy. 4/01/15, Wallasea. 31/01/15, Holland Haven. 25/10/15, 2 @Choseley. 01/01/16. Choseley 19/01/2019. Elmley NNR 09/03/2019, Wells Quay. 12/11/19, 01/01/20" 240,Buzzard,Buteo buteo,,,Dinas RSPB Reserve, 241,Barn Owl,Tyto alba,,,Gunners Park, 242,Little Owl,Athene noctua,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hayes Hill Farm 243,Long-eared Owl,Asio otus,,,"Lee Valley CP, Seventy Acres Lake","8 Birds in Roost. Also Cley, 12/10/13. Elmley Marshes, 19/10/14. Beeston Regis, 18/10/15. Dungeness, 05/01/16. Dungeness, 01/01/17. Dungeness 06/01/18. Deeping Lakes, 05/02/2019, Deeping Lakes, 29/01/22. Eldernell, 18/01/2023" 244,Short-eared Owl,Asio flammeus,,,Skomer Island, 245,Snowy Owl,Bubo scandiacus,Yes,08/11/2001,Trimley Marshes/Felixstowe Docks,"Immature Male in the docks area, viewed from behind a fence at Trimley Marshes. Accepted. Also, seen at Snettisham 11/03/18" 246,Tawny Owl,Strix aluco,,,Hainault Forest, 247,Hoopoe,Upupa epops,,15/04/2012,Horsey,"Also, Snodland, Kent, 12/04/14, Wall Heath Staffs, 10/03/16, Dungeness, 20/05/18. Badminston GPs, Hampshire 08/02/20. Hinxworth, Hertfordshire 23/06/2022" 248,Roller,Coracias garrulus,Yes,10/08/2013,"Horsey, Norfolk","Superb scope views as it perched on fence and also in flight. Also seen at Icklingham, Suffolk 25/06/21" 249,Kingfisher,Alcedo atthis,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hall Marsh Scrape 250,Belted Kingfisher,Megaceryle alcyon,Yes,25/03/2022,"Samlesbury, Lancashire","Lovely views perched in a riverside tree, then watched it fishing several times and also heard it calling numerous times" 251,Bee-eater,Merops apiaster,,17/08/2014,"Niton, Isle of Wight","Scope views of 4 birds perched in trees and on telegraph wires from the organised viewing area. Also, 6 birds were seen at East Leake, Notts 01/07/17. 9 birds seen at Gapton Hall/Breydon Water Great Yarmouth 22/06/21. 5 seen at Trimingham, Norfolk 22/06/2022" 252,Wryneck,Jynx torquilla,,18/09/2010,Wanstead Flats,"Also, Wanstead Flats, 26/08/12. Landguard, 24/08/13. Dungeness, 30/08/14. Wanstead Flats 02/09/15. Portland 15/09/17. Landguard 09/09/18. 2 @ Holland Haven, 29/08/2019. Rainham Marshes 22/08/22" 253,Lesser Spotted Woodpecker,Dryobates minor,,,Santon Downham, 254,Great Spotted Woodpecker,Dendrocopos major,,,Lee Valley CP, 255,Green Woodpecker,Picus viridis,,,Lee Valley CP, 256,Kestrel,Falco tinnunculus,,,Lee Valley CP, 257,Red-footed Falcon,Falco vespertinus,,15/05/2008,"Lee Valley CP, Seventy Acres Lake","1st Summer Female. Also, Male: Lakenheath: 6/05/2013, Female: Vange Marshes: 14/05/2016, Male: Rendlesham, Suffolk 28/04/19, Female: Fen Drayton Lakes 13/06/2020. 1st summer female: Worth Marsh, Kent 27/05/2022" 258,Eleonora's Falcon,Falco eleonorae,Yes,27/05/2022,Worth Marsh,"Pale-morph adult seen perched in a tree on arrival, before it made several brief flights catching dragonflies. Later had superb views when seen perched on fence posts with 2 Hobbys from Goretop Lane. Red-footed Falcon was also seen on telegraph wires from the same location." 259,Merlin,Falco columbarius,,,Capel Fleet, 260,Hobby,Falco subbuteo,,,Lakenheath, 261,Peregrine,Falco peregrinus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Sat on pylon at back of Seventy Acres Lake 262,Ring-necked Parakeet,Psittacula krameri,,,"Erith, Greater London", 263,Red-eyed Vireo,Vireo olivaceus,Yes,13/10/2019,"Easington, East Yorkshire",Showed well on several occasions at the entrance to the car park in Vicar's Lane. Accepted by BBRC 11/05/2020 264,Golden Oriole,Oriolus oriolus,,,Lakenheath RSPB, 265,Great Grey Shrike,Lanius excubitor,,,Lakenheath RSPB,"Also, Salcott-cum-Virley, Essex 31/01/12. Therfield Heath, Hertfordshire 03/02/13. Chilham, Kent 14/02/14, 01/01/15. Grime's Grave, Norfolk 13/02/16. Cockley Cley, Norfolk, 05/03/17. Comberton, Cambridgeshire 31/01/2022. Weeting 02/03/2024" 266,Masked Shrike,Lanius nubicus,Yes,18/10/2020,Shuart,1st Winter showed well in Hawthorns and surrounding bushes 267,Lesser Grey Shrike,Lanius minor,Yes,06/10/2013,"Capel Fleet, Kent",Nice scope views as it flew back & forth along a hedgerow. Also seen at Horsey 11/06/19 268,Woodchat Shrike,Lanius senator,,03/09/2017,"Chipping Sodbury Common, Gloucestershire","Showed extremely well just a few metres away after early morning rain showers. Also seen at Rochford, Essex 03/05/2021" 269,Daurian Shrike,Lanius isabellinus,Yes,11/10/2015,"Beeston Regis, Norfolk",Stunning Views in bramble bushes close to main path 270,Red-backed Shrike,Lanius collurio,,14/07/2012,"Lake Farm Country Park, Hayes","Also, Bower Marsh, Essex 07/09/13, Ness Point, Lowestoft 12/10/14, Fairlop Waters, Essex 25/05/15, Wanstead Flats, 28/08/18, Holland Haven, 09/09/19" 271,Turkestan Shrike,Lanius phoenicuroides,Yes,05/07/2022,Bempton Cliffs,Showed down to a few metres in the hedgerow at Wandale farm 272,Jay,Garrulus glandarius,,,Garden, 273,Magpie,Pica pica,,,Garden, 274,Chough,Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax,,,Strumble Head,Numerous seen since in Wales and Cornwall. 1st ever Chough seen in Dorset 11/05/2021 275,Jackdaw,Coloeus monedula,,,Garden, 276,Rook,Corvus frugilegus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hayes Hill Farm 277,Carrion Crow,Corvus corone,,,Garden, 278,Hooded Crow,Corvus cornix,,13/05/2012,"Roy Bridge, Fort William", 279,Raven,Corvus corax,,,Strumble Head, 280,Waxwing,Bombycilla garrulus,,,Stevenage, 281,Coal Tit,Periparus ater,,,The Lodge, 282,Crested Tit,Lophophanes cristatus,,15/05/2012,"Loch Garten, Abernethy Forest",Seen coming to feeders in car park 283,Marsh Tit,Poecile palustris,,,Hainault Forest, 284,Willow Tit,Poecile montanus,,27/03/2015,Kelham Bridge,2 birds calling from nearby trees and coming to feeders in front of hide 285,Blue Tit,Cyanistes caeruleus,,,Garden, 286,Great Tit,Parus major,,,Garden, 287,Penduline Tit,Remiz pendulinus,,01/01/2009,Rainham Marshes RSPB ,"Also, Stodmarsh, Kent. 16/02/13, 2 @Horsbere Pool, Gloucestershire. 27/02/16, Longford Gloucestershire 11/02/18. Crossness, 02/03/2019" 288,Bearded Tit,Panurus biarmicus,,,"Walberswick, Suffolk", 289,Woodlark,Lullula arborea,,,Weeting Heath, 290,Skylark,Alauda arvensis,,,Lee Valley CP ,Langridge Scrape 291,Shore Lark,Eremophila alpestris,,01/11/2010,Cley, 292,Short-toed Lark,Calandrella brachydactyla,,01/11/2021,West Runton,In a field c 50m east of beach shelter with several Skylarks. *400th* 293,Sand Martin,Riparia riparia,,,Lee Valley CP, Langridge Scrape 294,Crag Martin,Ptyonoprogne rupestris,Yes,14/11/2015,"Chesterfield, Derbyshire",Only time I've heard a cheer from birders as bird appeared after 4 hour wait! 295,Swallow,Hirundo rustica,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 296,House Martin,Delichon urbicum,,,Lee Valley CP ,Cornmill Meadows 297,Red-rumped Swallow,Cecropis daurica,,23/12/2015,Holkham,Hawking for insects in fields next to the barns and animal pens close to the A149 roadside. 298,American Cliff Swallow,Petrochelidon pyrrhonota,Yes,20/09/2023,"North Foreland, Kent",Several nice flight views as it flew along the cliff face and then over cabbage fields 299,Cetti's Warbler,Cettia cetti,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 300,Long-tailed Tit,Aegithalos caudatus,,,Garden, 301,Wood Warbler,Phylloscopus sibilatrix,,15/05/2011,Dinas RSPB Reserve, 302,Western Bonelli's Warbler,Phylloscopus bonelli,Yes,08/05/2016,"Gibraltar Point, Lincs",A bonus lifer after dipping the Alpine Accentor. Accepted by BBRC 18/06/2017 303,Hume's Warbler,Phylloscopus humei,Yes,05/01/2014,Dungeness,"Seen at the southwest end of the flooded trapping area. Also Wells Wood, Norfolk. 18/10/15. Brancaster, Norfolk 01/01/2023" 304,Yellow-browed Warbler,Phylloscopus inornatus,,10/03/2012,Worthing, 305,Pallas's Warbler,Phylloscopus proregulus,,12/10/2013,"Warham Greens, Norfolk","Also, Sheringham, Norfolk. 11/10/15, Kilnsea 16/10/16" 306,Radde's Warbler,Phylloscopus schwarzi,,09/10/2016,Holkham Pines,"Also, Burnham Overy 24/10/16" 307,Dusky Warbler,Phylloscopus fuscatus,,20/02/2010,"Walthamstow reservoir, London","Also, West Runton Norfolk 12/10/2013, Cromer: 9/10/2016. Sandwich Bay, 06/11/17" 308,Willow Warbler,Phylloscopus trochilus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hall Marsh Scrape 309,Chiffchaff,Phylloscopus collybita,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hall Marsh Scrape 310,Iberian Chiffchaff,Phylloscopus ibericus,Yes,02/06/2019,"Dunwich Heath, Suffolk","Heard singing soon after arrival, several decent views as it perched in trees bordering Centenary Pond. Accepted by BBRC 19/06/2020 Also Saunders Hill, Minsmere 17/06/2020" 311,Great Reed Warbler,Acrocephalus arundinaceus,Yes,17/05/2016,Paxton Pits NR,"Heard before I had reached the viewing area, Fantastic scope views as it perched up singing among reeds. Also seen at Crossness (First for London) 18/05/19" 312,Aquatic Warbler,Acrocephalus paludicola,Yes,11/09/2023,"Upper Beeding, West Sussex","Seen in flight several times, until it landed on a dead Hogweed and showed superbly." 313,Sedge Warbler,Acrocephalus schoenobaenus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 314,Paddyfield Warbler,Acrocephalus agricola,Yes,10/03/2012,Pagham Harbour LNR,Seen briefly when bird appeared in bushes after 2-3 hour wait in freezing conditions 315,Blyth's Reed Warbler,Acrocephalus dumetorum,,29/05/2014,Wanstead Flats,"Also, Wells Wood, Norfolk. 18/10/15" 316,Reed Warbler,Acrocephalus scirpaceus,,,Lee Valley CP, Seventy Acres Lake 317,Marsh Warbler,Acrocephalus palustris,,02/06/2012,Rainham Marshes,"Showed well in bushes close to Serin Mound. Also, Lakenheath 29/05/17, Male: Ware, Hertfordshire 08/06/2020" 318,Eastern Olivaceous Warbler,Iduna pallida,Yes,15/09/2019,Fralington Marshes,"Showed extremely well in Buckthorn early morning, then in various bramble patches mid-morning" 319,Melodious Warbler,Hippolais polyglotta,,29/06/2013,"Tiln GP, Notts","Also, Dungeness, 30/08/14" 320,River Warbler,Locustella fluviatilis,Yes,12/06/2021,Ham Wall,Showed superbly throughout my visit. Often reeling just 2-3 metres from the footpath. 321,Savi's Warbler,Locustella luscinioides,Yes,01/05/2009,"Lee Valley CP, Seventy Acres Lake","Also, Lakenheath, 01/06/13, Newport Wetlands, Cardiff 03/06/14. Minsmere, 23/04/17, Minsmere, 28/04/19" 322,Grasshopper Warbler,Locustella naevia,,,"Lee Valley CP, Cornmill Meadows",Self Found 323,Blackcap,Sylvia atricapilla,,,Garden, 324,Garden Warbler,Sylvia borin,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 325,Barred Warbler,Curruca nisoria,,19/09/2014,Gunners Park,"Also, Staines Moor: 5/09/2015" 326,Lesser Whitethroat,Curruca curruca,,,Lee Valley CP ,Langridge Scrape 327,Sardinian Warbler,Curruca melanocephala,Yes,29/05/2022,"South Foreland, Kent",Calling multiple times and seen briefly in flight twice 328,Western Subalpine Warbler,Curruca iberiae,Yes,17/04/2016,Portland Bill,"Great views as it fed in cliffside vegetation and then perched on fence wires. Also seen at Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire 09/06/19" 329,Whitethroat,Curruca communis,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hall Marsh Scrape 330,Spectacled Warbler,Curruca conspicillata,Yes,02/06/2014,Burnham Overy,"Great views of bird in among suaeda, West of boardwalk at Gun Hill" 331,Dartford Warbler,Curruca undata,,,Arne RSPB, 332,Firecrest,Regulus ignicapilla,,01/01/2011,"Lee Valley CP, Holyfield Weir/Copse",Self-found in brambles near the weir viewing area 333,Goldcrest,Regulus regulus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Goose Fields 334,Wren,Troglodytes troglodytes,,,Garden, 335,Nuthatch,Sitta europaea,,,Hainault Forest, 336,Treecreeper,Certhia familiaris,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 337,Grey Catbird,Dumetella carolinensis,Yes,21/10/2018,"Trevescan, Cornwall",Showed briefly at 8.30am in brambles and again distantly in Willows at 9.15am. Then flew to willow near stone wall and showed down to 10 feet! 338,Rose-coloured Starling,Pastor roseus,,10/03/2012,Hordle,"Also, Milbury lane, Exminster: 23/02/2013, Crawley, West Sussex 29/01/17" 339,Starling,Sturnus vulgaris,,,Garden, 340,Song Thrush,Turdus philomelos,,,Garden, 341,Mistle Thrush,Turdus viscivorus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hall Marsh Scrape 342,Redwing,Turdus iliacus,,,Garden, 343,Blackbird,Turdus merula,,,Garden, 344,Fieldfare,Turdus pilaris,,,Lee Valley CP ,Goose Fields 345,Ring Ouzel,Turdus torquatus,,,"Blows Down, Bedfordshire",1 male in the paddocks and 3 in and around the chalk pits 346,Black-throated Thrush,Turdus atrogularis,Yes,14/12/2019,Whipsnade Zoo,"Seen in berry tree near pig pen within minutes of Zoo opening, then re-located in trees near miniature railway sidings " 347,Dusky Thrush,Turdus eunomus,Yes,18/05/2013,Margate Cemetery,Seen perched in tree from roadside before reaching cemetery then observed in various trees within cemetery. Accepted by BBRC 01/07/2014 348,American Robin,Turdus migratorius,Yes,09/02/2022,"Eastbourne, East Sussex",Super views perched in small tree behind garages and in bushes in nearby field 349,Spotted Flycatcher,Muscicapa striata,,,"Rochester CP, Kent", 350,Robin,Erithacus rubecula,,,Garden, 351,Nightingale,Luscinia megarhynchos,,,Lee Valley CP, 352,Bluethroat,Luscinia svecica,,16/10/2010,Rainham Marshes,"Also, Samphire Hoe, Kent. 01/04/13. Portland, Dorset: (White-Spotted) 17/04/2016" 353,Red-breasted Flycatcher,Ficedula parva,,05/10/2013,"Warham Greens, Norfolk","Elusive among the tree foliage at first, eventually gave good views as it moved between branches" 354,Taiga Flycatcher,Ficedula albicilla,Yes,06/11/2021,Flamborough Head,"Eventually got super views, remained high in the canopy for much of visit but did venture lower several times. " 355,Pied Flycatcher,Ficedula hypoleuca,,,Dinas RSPB, 356,Red-flanked Bluetail,Tarsiger cyanurus,,18/10/2015,"Wells Wood, Norfolk","Stunning views as it fed at the bottom of trees at the "Drinking Pool". Also, Titchwell, 27/05/17, Flamborough Head south Landing, East Yorkshire 06/11/2021" 357,Black Redstart,Phoenicurus ochruros,,,"King George V Reservoir, Chingford",Male perched on the metal fence alongside the western side of the reservoir 358,Redstart,Phoenicurus phoenicurus,,,Dinas RSPB, 359,Rock Thrush,Monticola saxatilis,Yes,29/10/2017,"Pwll-du, Gwent","Dipped on 1st visit. Stunning views, showing down to 6-8 feet for long periods on 2nd trip" 360,Blue Rock Thrush,Monticola solitarius,Yes,16/12/2016,"Stow-on-the-Wold, Glocs",Showed superbly on roof tops in cul-de-sac. Accepted by BBRC 6/08/2017 361,Whinchat,Saxicola rubetra,,,Gwenffrwd RSPB Reserve, 362,Stejneger's Stonechat,Saxicola stejnegeri,Yes,29/10/2018,"Salthouse, Norfolk",Confirmed as Stejnegeri from DNA analysis 363,Siberian Stonechat,Saxicola maurus,Yes,25/10/2015,Caister-on-Sea,"Great scope views as it perched on fence wires and gorse bushes alongside the golf course. (Accepted). Also (S. maurus) seen at Hollesley Marshes, 02/12/19" 364,Stonechat,Saxicola rubicola,,,"Elmley Marshes, Isle of Sheppey", 365,Wheatear,Oenanthe oenanthe,,,Rainham Marshes, 366,Isabelline Wheatear,Oenanthe isabellina,Yes,24/10/2016,"Burnham Overy, Gun Hill","Watched as it fed in short-cropped grass and among dunes, later seen further West of Gun Hill with Desert Wheatear. Also seen at Cley 12/05/2019" 367,Desert Wheatear,Oenanthe deserti,Yes,03/11/2012,Abberton Reservoir,"Also, Gorleston -on-sea. 08/11/14, Lowestoft, Suffolk. 08/11/14, Burnham Overy 24/10/16, Eccles-on-Sea 04/01/20" 368,Eastern Black-eared Wheatear,Oenanthe melanoleuca,Yes,29/09/2019,"Pilling: Preston, Lancs ", 369,Dipper,Cinclus cinclus,,,Dinas RSPB, 370,Tree Sparrow,Passer montanus,,,Rutland Water,Seen from viewing screen opposite reserve centre 371,Spanish Sparrow,Passer hispaniolensis,Yes,29/01/2012,Calshot,Perched in bushes close to roadside. (Accepted) 372,House Sparrow,Passer domesticus,,,Garden, 373,Alpine Accentor,Prunella collaris,Yes,28/10/2022,"Slaughden, Suffolk","Seen at first light roosting on a pipe of the Martello Tower. Then distant scope views, before it flew back down the beach and landed just feet from where I was standing." 374,Siberian Accentor,Prunella montanella,Yes,16/10/2016,"Vicar's lane, Easington, E Yorkshire",Showed to within a few feet! constantly foraging among the moss-covered tarmac. 375,Dunnock,Prunella modularis,,,Garden, 376,Yellow Wagtail,Motacilla flava,,,Lee Valley CP, 377,Eastern Yellow Wagtail,Motacilla tschutschensis,Yes,10/11/2019,Walberswick NNR,"Didn't seem to associate with other wagtails, but was seen harassing a Snow Bunting when the small flock dropped in. ID confirmed by sonograms Accepted by BBRC 25/05/2020" 378,Citrine Wagtail,Motacilla citreola,,10/09/2017,Minsmere,"Seen from East Hide. Brief views when it flew onto the middle strip in front of the hide, then prolonged views as it fed on and around No9 island. Also seen later in the morning from West Hide" 379,Grey Wagtail,Motacilla cinerea,,,Lee Valley CP,Holyfield Weir 380,Pied Wagtail,Motacilla alba,,,Lee Valley CP ,Goose Fields 381,Richard's Pipit,Anthus richardi,,05/11/2010,"Covehithe, Suffolk","Also, Shellness, Kent. 21/01/15, Shellness, Kent. 10/01/16, Halstow Marshes 06/01/20" 382,Meadow Pipit,Anthus pratensis,,,Lee Valley CP, Langridge Scrape 383,Tree Pipit,Anthus trivialis,,06/05/2012,Dinas RSPB, 384,Olive-backed Pipit,Anthus hodgsoni,,18/10/2015,"Muckleburgh Hill, Norfolk",Super views as it fed among ground vegetation 385,Red-throated Pipit,Anthus cervinus,Yes,28/09/2017,Landguard NR,Called overhead and dropped down onto short grass at the Southern end of the common early morning. Re-found an hour later a short distance from warden's cottage and showed down to a few metres. 386,Buff-bellied Pipit,Anthus rubescens,Yes,14/12/2012,"Queen Mother Reservoir, Berkshire",2 birds feeding along the edge of reservoir basin. Same birds seen 12/01/13 387,Water Pipit,Anthus spinoletta,,,Rainham Marshes, 388,Rock Pipit,Anthus petrosus,,,Skomer Island, 389,Chaffinch,Fringilla coelebs,,,Garden, 390,Brambling,Fringilla montifringilla,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hayes Hill Farm 391,Hawfinch,Coccothraustes coccothraustes,,,"Bedgebury Pinetum, Kent", 392,Bullfinch,Pyrrhula pyrrhula,,,Lee Valley CP ,Male in bushes alongside Ashley Pit 393,Common Rosefinch,Carpodacus erythrinus,,13/06/2010,Tottenham Marshes,"Also, Walthamstow Marshes NR. 7/07/2016" 394,Greenfinch,Chloris chloris,,,Garden, 395,Twite,Linaria flavirostris,,,Titchwell, 396,Linnet,Linaria cannabina,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hayes Hill Farm area 397,Common Redpoll,Acanthis flammea,,02/01/2011,Garden, 398,Lesser Redpoll,Acanthis cabaret,,,Garden, 399,Arctic Redpoll,Acanthis hornemanni,,01/01/2012,"Titchwell, Norfolk","Coues's at Titchwell and Hornemann's at Aldeburgh. Also, Coues's at Hazelwood Common 25/01/2018. Coues's at Sculthorpe Moor, 26/02/2019" 400,Parrot Crossbill,Loxia pytyopsittacus,,26/10/2013,Hemsted Forest,"A single bird perched at top of fir trees. Also, Upper Hollesley Common 17/12/17. Broxbourne Woods 25/01/18" 401,Scottish Crossbill,Loxia scotica,,27/05/2013,Abernethy Forest, 402,Common Crossbill,Loxia curvirostra,,,"Mayday Farm, Suffolk", 403,Two-barred Crossbill,Loxia leucoptera,Yes,26/10/2013,Hemsted Forest,"Also, Lynford Arboretum, 18/04/2014" 404,Goldfinch,Carduelis carduelis,,,Garden, 405,Serin,Serinus serinus,,03/01/2010,Rainham Marshes,"Also, Gunners Park. 31/01/2015, Littlestone-on-Sea 18/05/19" 406,Siskin,Spinus spinus,,,Garden, 407,Lapland Bunting,Calcarius lapponicus,,05/11/2010,"Covehithe, Suffolk", 408,Snow Bunting,Plectrophenax nivalis,,18/12/2010,Rainham Marshes,Seen feeding on the slopes of the landfill site 409,Corn Bunting,Emberiza calandra,,,"CoalHouse Fort, East Tilbury", 410,Yellowhammer,Emberiza citrinella,,,Lee Valley CP ,Hayes Hill Farm 411,Pine Bunting,Emberiza leucocephalos,Yes,29/01/2017,Little Murston NR,Good scope views perched in tree top after 3-hour wait. Accepted by BBRC 18/06/2017 412,Ortolan Bunting,Emberiza hortulana,,23/04/2019,"Abberton, Billet's Farm","Male bird showed superbly on the barn roof, viewed from Billet's Farm car park" 413,Cirl Bunting,Emberiza cirlus,,23/02/2013,"Broadsands, Devon",20+ coming to seed put out by locals along the edge of the car park 414,Little Bunting,Emberiza pusilla,,15/02/2015,"Forest Farm, Glamorgan","Also Great Barford GP, Beds 12/03/2017, Walthamstow reservoirs/Wetlands 21/01/2018. Warnham LNR, West Sussex 11/04/21, Bexley, London 07/01/2022. Stanborough Lakes, Herts 12/03/2023" 415,Rustic Bunting,Emberiza rustica,Yes,18/10/2018,Wanstead Flats,"Showed superbly in the burnt and ploughed field near Long Wood, feeding with Pied Wagtails Accepted by BBRC 19/03/2019" 416,Black-headed Bunting,Emberiza melanocephala,Yes,09/06/2019,Flamborough Head,"It had gone missing shortly before arriving. But we managed to relocate it ourselves in a distant hedgerow, where it showed superbly. Accepted by BBRC 14/05/2020" 417,Reed Bunting,Emberiza schoeniclus,,,Lee Valley CP ,Seventy Acres Lake 418,Dark-eyed Junco,Junco hyemalis,Yes,29/01/2012,"Hawkhill Inclosure, Hampshire","Stunning views as it fed in low vegetation, then perched on tree stump and fallen tree" 419,White-crowned Sparrow,Zonotrichia leucophrys,Yes,27/04/2023,"Seaford Head, East Sussex",Dipped after seven hours on site on the 26th. Seen immediately upon arrival on the 27th 420,White-throated Sparrow,Zonotrichia albicollis,Yes,11/04/2021,"Barcombe Cross, East Sussex",Super views on and around the picnic table behind the allotments 421,Northern Waterthrush,Parkesia noveboracensis,Yes,04/01/2024,"Heybridge, Maldon","Flew from houses into the creek calling, An hour or so later it showed superbly sat in a small tree before flying to the water's edge." 422,Common Yellowthroat,Geothlypis trichas,Yes,31/03/2012,"Rhiwderin, Gwent","1st winter male, Seen well perched in trees and then perched at base of tree after 2-hour search. Accepted" 423,Magnolia Warbler,Setophaga magnolia,Yes,23/09/2023,"St Govan's Head, Pembrokeshire","Several superb views in hawthorn shrub, frequently in the company of a local Robin" 424,Canada Warbler,Cardellina canadensis,Yes,23/09/2023,"Stack Rocks, Pembrokeshire",Several brief views in sallows along Ermigate Lane. 1st for Britain!