This summary of unchecked reports covers early May 2009 to early June 2009.

Headlines During an excellent spell for rarities, arguably the most eyecatching records were a Royal Tern in Ireland and a remarkable ‘full set’ of pratincoles in England. Also in England, short-staying White’s Thrush, Paddyfield Warbler and Hume’s Warbler were unseasonal and unexpected, while other highlig

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