Saturday 9 March Highlights: A PIED AVOCET was present at Spade Oak Pit for nearly two hours during the afternoon, eventually disappearing to the SE at 1620 (Kevin Holt, MMc, JN, MP, AJS, AB). A single EURASIAN CURLEW was also seen briefly (Dick Seekins). Meanwhile, Manor Farm in the north of the county saw 3 BLACK-TAILED GODWITS, 9 Dunlin and 7 Goosanders (Rob Hill).
A 2nd-winter LITTLE GULL was seen at Gallows Bridge briefly (Warren Claydon, Tim Watts) with another seen at Foxcote Reservoir (per Steve Rodwell) and 2 PINTAIL at the former site.
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.