WBRC - Welsh Birds Rarities Committee

WBRC assesses records of scarce and rare birds in Wales, producing an annual report. It also maintains the list of all the birds seen in Wales.

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The list of bird species requiring a description in Wales and info on how to submit records is available on the WOS website https://t.co/A3kcNmNbDz

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WBRC will be posting news on decisions at https://t.co/Lx2S5RogfC. Please give us a follow there.

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Accepted 1cy Caspian Gull, Bardsey, Caernarfon, 3 Aug 2024. Finder E. Betteridge. The bird had been ringed as a chick at Ijsselmeer, Holland on 9 May, 24

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Accepted, adult Caspian Gull, Gann, Pembroke 21 Dec. Finder + photo DJ Astins.

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Accepted Caspian Gull 1cy, Old Colwyn, Denbigh, 15 Dec. Finders R. Sandham and Z. Spaull and photo by Zak:

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Accepted male Green-winged Teal, Nevern Estuary, Newport, Pembroke, from 19 Dec, presumed returning bird from last winter. Finder C. Hurford, photo on X by T. Evans.

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Accepted, male Green-winged Teal, Dwr Cleifion, St. Davids, Pembroke, from 15 Dec. Finder + photo S. Jones.

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Accepted, male Surf Scoter off Gilman Point, Carmarthen Bay, Carmarthen, from 12 Dec. Finder L. Gravett.

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Accepted, Corn Crake, Skokholm, Pembroke, 24 Oct. Finder R. Brown. @SkokholmIsland

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Accepted, Icterine Warbler, Bardsey, Caernarfon, 6 June. Finder K. Fox. @bardseyobs

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Accepted, 1cy male American Wigeon, Kenfig, E. Glamorgan, from 28 Nov. Finder N. Donaughy. Photo on X by M. Cram.

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Accepted, Red-rumped Swallow, Aber Ogwen - Spinnies NR, Caernarfon, 29-30 Nov. Finder: R. Eades. Photo M. Jones.

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Accepted, Pallas' Warbler, South Stack, Anglesey, 11-12 Oct. Finders: D. Shepherd, L. Evans.
@_dsbirding @laurenevans217

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Accepted, American Golden Plover, Llyn Aled Isaf, Denbigh, 21 -25 Sept (at least) finder + photo T. Pope.

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Accepted, male "Storm" American Wigeon, River Clwyd, Denbigh, 10-11 Nov. Presumed same bird as on Anglesey last winter.
Finder B. Myerscough.

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Accepted Red-necked Grebe, New Quay, Ceredigion, 26-27 Nov at least. Finder B. Hughes. Photo by V. Evans.

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Accepted, Lesser Yellowlegs, photographed at Castlemartin Corse, Pembroke, 17 Nov. Photo C. Pickett.

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Accepted, White-rumped Sandpiper, Newport, Pembroke 14 - 24 Nov (at least). Finder A. Bookless,
📸 DJ Astins.

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Accepted, Red-breasted Flycatcher, Great Orme, Caernarfon 3 Nov. Finder P. Alderson, photo R. Sandham. @birdsandbike

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Accepted, 1cy White-rumped Sandpiper, Skokholm, Pembroke 2 Nov. Finder & photos R. Brown. @SkokholmIsland

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Accepted, 1cy Red-footed Falcon, Skokholm, Pembroke, 3 Oct. Finder & photos: G. Eagle.
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