https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/avian/Recent content in avian on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucestershire-village-draws-birdwatchers-after-rare-shrike-sighting/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucestershire-village-draws-birdwatchers-after-rare-shrike-sighting/A quiet village in Gloucestershire’s Cotswolds has turned into the focus of nationwide attention as hundreds of birdwatchers journey to catch sight of an exceptionally rare visitor: the long-tailed shrike. Native to Asia and rarely seen in Europe—only about 15 recorded sightings—the bird has appeared in the UK just three times, with two of those sightings occurring this July alone. The small settlement of Eastleach, home to fewer than 300 residents and located five miles north of Lechlade, has welcomed an influx of passionate bird enthusiasts eager to glimpse this striking species.