This summary of unchecked reports covers mid September to mid October 2006. Marbled Duck Marmaronetta angustirostris Stanpit Marsh (Dorset), 23rd September to 9th October; Rye Harbour (East Sussex), 25thВ­26th September; both of unknown origin. Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca Chasewater (Staffordshire), 16th September; Chew Valley Lake (Somerset), two, 17th September, with one to 30th September. Lesser Scaup Aythya affinis Pine Lake area (Lancashire), 14th September to 8th October. King Eider Somateria spectabilis Blackdog (Northeast Scotland), 21st September to 9th October; Burra (Shetland), 6th October. Black Scoter Melanitta americana Llanfairfechan (Conwy), returning individual, from 24th September. Zino's/Fea's Petrel Pterodroma madeira/feae Galley Head (Co. Cork), 11th September. Great Shearwater Puffinus gravis 116 past Annagh Head (Co. Mayo), 19th September, and 134 on 28th September. Wilson's Storm-petrel Oceanites oceanicus Brandon Point (Co. Kerry), 6th September. 13thВ­21st September; Donna Nook (both Lincolnshire), 30th September. Purple Heron Ardea purpurea Meare Heath (Somerset), 23rd September; Lough O'Donnell (Co. Clare), 1stВ­3rd October. Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus Swadlincote (Derbyshire), 17thВ­18th September, presumed same Burton on Trent (Staffordshire), 18th; Martin Mere, 29th September and 3rd October, and Brockholes Quarry (both Lancashire), 1stВ­2nd October. Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus Winterton/ Hemsby area (Norfolk), 23rd September to 7th October. Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus Glencolmcille (Co. Donegal), 25th September. Eleanora's Falcon Falco eleonorae Tresco, 12th September, and possibly St Mary's (both Scilly), 14thВ­15th and 18th September.Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus Tacumshin and Lady's Island (Co. Wexford), 22ndВ­23rd September; Coedbach Marsh (Carmarthenshire), 24thВ­26th September. Kentish Plover Charadrius alexandrinus Pagham Harbour (West Sussex), 14th September; Severn Beach