COMMON REDSTARTS, presumably early returning Midlands passage birds, were seen at Quainton Hills and Rowsham today (2 individuals at both sites).....
There were also a few more returning waders, with 2 ICELANDIC BLACK-TAILED GODWITS and 2 Dunlins at Manor Farm and a single Dunlin at College Lake BBOWT
Undoubted highlight was a EUROPEAN TURTLE DOVE on territory at Pitstone Green, near Ivinghoe, possibly the bird seen earlier near Long Marston in June
A juvenile COMMON NIGHTINGALE near Ascott follows up to 5 singing males there in May.
What was probably the female LITTLE BITTERN was glimpsed at a private site in the south of the county today.
This is an account of the personal observations of Lee G R Evans (LGRE) in his home county of Buckinghamshire. It also hosts all sightings of interest within the county but only those considered authentic by the author. I am extremely grateful for any images of local birds as well as of any information relating to birds within the boundaries - contact me anytime on 07881 906629 or email LGREUK400@aol.com.