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Arctic Warbler (Library photograph)
Essex bird news highlights September 2025
An Arctic Warbler was at Great Wigborough 5th-6th. Nearby a Grey Phalarope was at Abberton Reservoir 15th and up to thirty-nine Curlew Sandpipers were there.
A Red-necked Phalarope was at RSPB Bowers Marsh from 27th and a Temminck's Stint was at Holland Haven CP 1st-12th.
Highlights at The Naze were a Wood Warbler 3rd & 9th, a European Red-rumped Swallow south over the John Weston NR 20th and a Grey Phalarope south 4th. A Wryneck was at Wallasea Island RSPB 8th.
In common with southern England there was an influx of Glossy Ibises. Best count was ten that flew past Canvey Point 8th and three at East Tilbury 7th. Singles spent time at Bowers Marsh RSPB and RSPB Wallasea Island. An eclipse drake Hooded Merganser was at King George V Reservoir 7th.
An adult Long-tailed Skua flew past Holland Haven CP and Canvey Point 7th.
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