Long-billed Dowitcher at Slimbridge

22 July - Excellent views of the adult Long-billed Dowitcher at Slimbridge, on South Lake from the observatory, with a flock of c150 Black-tailed Godwits. A smart bird, much smaller than the Godwits being Snipe-sized, and in finely barred rusty-red summer plumage. Also 30+ Redshank and a Common Sandpiper there. The 3rd record of LBD for Glos, and the first since 1984. Photos, 1-2 copyright Mark Dowie - record shots 3-4, JM.