A summer-plumaged BLACK-NECKED GREBE was at Willen Lake South Basin on 15-16 March (Steve Rodwell et al), where also the SLAVONIAN GREBE remained until at least 18 March (Rob Hill et al). Meanwhile, Warren Claydon and Tim Watts had 4 adult KITTIWAKES in the roost at Calvert Sailing Lake on 15 March, 3 of these remaining overnight and finally departing to the east at 0905 hours; WC also had an adult LICELAND GULL and a first-winter CASPIAN GULL in the roost there.
The male MERLIN and a pair of EURASIAN CURLEW were at Gallows Bridge NR, whilst a BLACK-TAILED GODWIT was briefly at College Lake on 16th (Rose Collard) and a MARSH HARRIER on 23rd (RDA).
A male MARSH HARRIER in the Misbourne between Great Missenden Abbey and Shardeloes Lake on 25 March was exceptional and a first record for the area (Don Stone, Mike Collard & Graham Smith).
There has been a tiny scattering of Sand Martins seen, several Northern Wheatears and 2 different male RING OUZELS (at Wicken on 24th and in Hardmead on 26th), whilst Mike & Ted Wallen had an exceptional 7 RUFF at Rowsham on 26 March.
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.