Ad winter & 1st summer Med Gulls still. Adult sticking to far merse shore Carse Bay. 1st winter offshore Carsethorn village. Plenty Whimbrel still. PJ

Hello All, I am pleased to advise that, after some unforeseen problems,  the D&G Bird Report No.34 (2023) is now available to purchase. We have managed to reduce the cost by a pound so that the price for this report is £7.00 + £2.00 p&p. If you would like a copy I would be very happy to send you one. Payment can be made by cheque payable to; Scottish Ornithologists Club Dumfries and Galloway Branches. and sent to me, : Peter Swan,13 Robb Place , Castle Douglas, DG7 1LW Or, by Bank X'fer. To:-Account as above. Account No:-06041606. Sort Code: 80-11-60  Please put your name as Reference. I look forward to hearing from you and wish you Good Birding for the remainder of the Summer. Kind Regards, Peter Swan (Treasurer)

Falling tide 1300-1400. Carsethorn. At least 9 Whimbrel & several Little Egret. Returned Redshank numbers well up. 1 Bar-tailed Godwit & later 7 Black-tailed Godwit flew in. Carse Bay. Ad winter & 1st summer Med Gulls, 1 Whimbrel, 2 Bar-tailed Godwit, several Goosander, 1 Greenshank at mouth Carse Pow. Several Ringed Plover & Dunlin in both areas. PJ

🗣️ A 1st summer Mediterranean Gull lingering off Carsethorn currently. Gavin Chambers.