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NEW BLOG - the RBBP reviews what species we should collect data on regularly. Here’s an explanation of what we consider when species are removed, and why Avocet and Mediterranean Gull are staying on our list, for now rbbp.org.uk/2025/11/25/r...
Reviewing the RBBP species list
Reviewing the RBBP species list
Mediterranean Gull, Mark Eaton
The RBBP collects data and reports upon all native species with UK breeding populations of fewer than 2,000 pairs. In addition, s...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
NEW BLOG - the RBBP reviews what species we should collect data on regularly. Here’s an explanation of what we consider when species are removed, and why Avocet and Mediterranean Gull are staying on our list, for now rbbp.org.uk/2025/11/25/r...
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The International Swan Census (ISC) is taking place on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 (WeBS January Core Count weekend), counting Whooper and Bewick’s Swans. Follow these simple steps to get involved 👇
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#UKBirding #Ornithology
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#UKBirding #Ornithology
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The International Swan Census (ISC) is taking place on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 (WeBS January Core Count weekend), counting Whooper and Bewick’s Swans. Follow these simple steps to get involved 👇
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding #Ornithology
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding #Ornithology
Three adult and a juvenile Whoooer Swan heading low downriver past WWT Slimbridge, just passing Purton, look out Severnside birders , coming your way #GlosBirds
October 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Three adult and a juvenile Whoooer Swan heading low downriver past WWT Slimbridge, just passing Purton, look out Severnside birders , coming your way #GlosBirds
Whooper Swan, South Lake at WWT Slimbridge #GlosBirds
October 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Whooper Swan, South Lake at WWT Slimbridge #GlosBirds
Grey Phalarope, Top New Piece, WWT Slimbridge this morning.
September 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Grey Phalarope, Top New Piece, WWT Slimbridge this morning.
Grey (Red) Phalarope, Top New Piece, at WWT Slimbridge, viewable from Estuary Tower and from Zeiss Hide.
September 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Grey (Red) Phalarope, Top New Piece, at WWT Slimbridge, viewable from Estuary Tower and from Zeiss Hide.
A few of the many bird species currently to be found around the WWT Slimbridge reserve- Spotted Redshank, Whinchat, Red Knot and Bittern.
September 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A few of the many bird species currently to be found around the WWT Slimbridge reserve- Spotted Redshank, Whinchat, Red Knot and Bittern.
A little further and a first record for the UK is on the cards, will it be Kent next?
May 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
A little further and a first record for the UK is on the cards, will it be Kent next?
Colour ringed 2cy Med Gull at WWT Slimbridge today.
May 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Colour ringed 2cy Med Gull at WWT Slimbridge today.
Dark phase Arctic Skua arrived over Severn from downriver at WWT Slimbridge, climbed and wide circled Saul Warth and Splatt eventually headed high NE 0750-0806hrs #GlosBirds
May 23, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Dark phase Arctic Skua arrived over Severn from downriver at WWT Slimbridge, climbed and wide circled Saul Warth and Splatt eventually headed high NE 0750-0806hrs #GlosBirds
Three very smart Black Terns feeding off Middle Point at WWT Slimbridge at 5pm #GlosBirds
May 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Three very smart Black Terns feeding off Middle Point at WWT Slimbridge at 5pm #GlosBirds
May the 4th be with you- classic May birding at WWT Slimbridge birdsong, colonies of nesting BHGs and Avo's, Temminck's Stint, WS Bluethroat, Wood Sandpiper, Glossy Ibis, 4 Garganey, Ruff, Greenshank #GlosBirds
May 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
May the 4th be with you- classic May birding at WWT Slimbridge birdsong, colonies of nesting BHGs and Avo's, Temminck's Stint, WS Bluethroat, Wood Sandpiper, Glossy Ibis, 4 Garganey, Ruff, Greenshank #GlosBirds
Late afternoon/early evening at CWP. Lesser Scaup still present at Whelford Pools GWT, Snakes Head Fritillaries and a drake Garganey (among the Shoveler) from the old railway line near Cerney Wick. #GlosBirds
April 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Late afternoon/early evening at CWP. Lesser Scaup still present at Whelford Pools GWT, Snakes Head Fritillaries and a drake Garganey (among the Shoveler) from the old railway line near Cerney Wick. #GlosBirds
Drake Ring-necked Duck at Frampton on Severn this evening, great sundowner bird. Reward for the diligent Nick Goatman. #GlosBirds
April 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Drake Ring-necked Duck at Frampton on Severn this evening, great sundowner bird. Reward for the diligent Nick Goatman. #GlosBirds
Pick of the passage from the Severn Way- 2cy Little Gull, flew downstream to Dumbles off WWT Slimbridge early morning. Adult Kittiwake called in for a rest over the tide but probably moved on.
March 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Pick of the passage from the Severn Way- 2cy Little Gull, flew downstream to Dumbles off WWT Slimbridge early morning. Adult Kittiwake called in for a rest over the tide but probably moved on.
Heard a call and spotted a Glossy Ibis arriving high over Hock Ditch at Fretherne Severn Way, headed back E and dropped in near canal/Fretherne Bridge at Frampton on Severn at 10:28am + 27 Avocet on the Severn #GlosBirds
March 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Heard a call and spotted a Glossy Ibis arriving high over Hock Ditch at Fretherne Severn Way, headed back E and dropped in near canal/Fretherne Bridge at Frampton on Severn at 10:28am + 27 Avocet on the Severn #GlosBirds
Drake Goosander off Fretherne (Severn Way) over the tide #GlosBirds
February 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Drake Goosander off Fretherne (Severn Way) over the tide #GlosBirds
Six Greater Scaup with the Pochard/Tufted Ducks at Cheddar Reservoir this evening + 3 Black-necked Grebe, 3 Goosander, 2 adult non-breeding Mediterranean Gull in the roost and adult Yellow-legged Gull pre-roost.
January 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Six Greater Scaup with the Pochard/Tufted Ducks at Cheddar Reservoir this evening + 3 Black-necked Grebe, 3 Goosander, 2 adult non-breeding Mediterranean Gull in the roost and adult Yellow-legged Gull pre-roost.
Was in good company on this sunny, frosty morning. Dunlin. River Severn, Fretherne, Glos.
January 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Was in good company on this sunny, frosty morning. Dunlin. River Severn, Fretherne, Glos.
Green-winged Teal, Robbie Garnett Hide at WWT Slimbridge this morning #GlosBirds
November 21, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Green-winged Teal, Robbie Garnett Hide at WWT Slimbridge this morning #GlosBirds
Willow Emerald Damselfly pair at Coombe Hill GWT this afternoon. At least seven present. #GlosOdonata
October 11, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Willow Emerald Damselfly pair at Coombe Hill GWT this afternoon. At least seven present. #GlosOdonata
Osprey resting on driftwood on the Severn, off Middle Point @WWTSlimbridge
September 12, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Osprey resting on driftwood on the Severn, off Middle Point @WWTSlimbridge
Redstart,
WWT Slimbridge this afternoon.
WWT Slimbridge this afternoon.
August 18, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Redstart,
WWT Slimbridge this afternoon.
WWT Slimbridge this afternoon.
Spotted Redshank,
Rushy at WWT Slimbridge.
7 April 2024.
Rushy at WWT Slimbridge.
7 April 2024.
April 7, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Spotted Redshank,
Rushy at WWT Slimbridge.
7 April 2024.
Rushy at WWT Slimbridge.
7 April 2024.