This summary of unchecked reports covers early February to early March 2011. Headlines Much to the relief of many, the Oriental Turtle Dove and Slaty-backed Gull reappeared, although the latter was frustratingly sporadic in its appearances. Rather few new rarities were reported in the period but these included three Bonaparte's Gulls, a Gyr Falcon in Highland, a White-billed Diver off Co. Durham an

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