14 Oct - A real British rarity, a male Rock Thrush moulting into winter plumage was found on 11th Oct in a quarry nr Newport. I made an early morning trip to see it, having plans for later in the day. The weather was dull, brightening up gradually, and the bird was seen briefly early morning around the quarries then disappeared for an hour or so - it was then very obliging, both in appearing at close quarters perched up and feeding, and in timing its relocation just before I had to leave.... a smart bird, long-billed and short-tailed, with the rufous plumage still visible. No photos as I didn't take the camera (the bird had been very distant the previous day) but I tried phonescoping with mixed results ......
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