chrisjpainter Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 I know there are a few birders on here so i thought I'd give a heads up to anyone interested. It's the first UK sighting. It's a juvenile and has no markings or tags, so it's believed to be a genuine wild birdThere was one spotted in the west country yesterday and may well still be in the area. It was last seen in Somerset after some lucky beggar got a cracking vid of it near the severn estuary! So, if anyone sees a barn door flying over their house, give me a nudge, as i'd love to see one in this country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 It was supposed to have been seen flying over the 2nd severn crossing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 I will go out and have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Last reported possibly flying east high over Derbyshire. lock up your tortoises! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) Last reported possibly flying east high over Derbyshire. lock up your tortoises! Really? bother. I thought that might happen. where did you hear that? Edited May 17, 2016 by chrisjpainter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Really? bother. I hate it when i'm right! where did you hear that? birdforum.net rare birds section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Got it, but that Derbs report doesn't stack up. this bird has a predominantly darkbody and head, whereas that derbs report was 'with a white head and body'. Not sure what they saw, but it's not been reported by Rare Bird Alert. The direction would make sense, but i'm not convinced by that report Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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