Long-tailed Skua

Long-tailed Skua, Stewartby Lake, 20th-22nd October 1997 by Rob Dazley.

Beds first Yellow-browed Warbler

The first Yellow-browed Warbler to be found in Bedfordshire. This bird was ringed by Errol Newman on 17th October 1997 at Priory CP. Images by Rob Saint

Red-backed Shrike, Sandy, 1997

Juvenile Red-backed Shrike at New Road, Sandy, September 1997. By Steve Blain

Ring-necked Duck at Warren Villas

Male Ring-necked Duck at Warren Villas, April 1997 by Steve Blain.

Arctic Skua at Great Barford

Arctic Skua found on an iced river Ouse, Great Barford on 2nd January 1997. By Dave Odell

Skua sp.

Skua sp, Great Barford, 2nd January 1997 by Lol Carman

Great Grey Shrike at Bedford SW

Great Grey Shrike at Bedford Sewage Farm, 1st October 1994 by Andy Whitney.

Purple Sandpiper at Stewartby Lake

Purple Sandpiper, Stewartby Lake, 28th September 1993. Image by Martin Palmer.

Bedfordshires first Radde's Warbler

This was not only Bedfordshires first Radde's Warbler but also the first UK inland record. The bird was trapped at Priory CP, 12th October 1991, and ringed by Errol Newman. Image by Dave Kramer.

Beds first Penduline Tit

Bedfordshires first Penduline Tit, Priory CP, 19th September 1991. Image care of David Rimes