Although there are pagers and other means of keeping up with rare bird reports why not take some time to add your sightings here, it might not have to be rare as a species, how about reporting species that are particularly tame, suitable for novice photographers or digiscopers to get to grips with. There are places in th U.K. where birds get used to people and are therefore very approachable, Dovedale in derbyshire for instance is a good place to see dipper very close to.. actually Steve if you read this it might be worth having a separate forum for locations where tame species can be seen!
Nigel
Most of our major reserves can lay claim to that. Titchwell for instance will have numerous birds around that can be easily photographed. If had had a better system last year I would have gotten me some cracking shots of Bearded Tits as they were out sunning themselves one day I was there. Slimbridge, Welney, Minsmere, the list goes on.
On the local reserves, such as our Upton Warren and Brandon Marsh you should be able to connect with some good photo opportunities as well. I can think of reserves around many places that fall into this catergory. It wouldn't take much effort to find a place close by. The rewards could be tremendous if you are willing to put the time in.
I was thinking more along the lines of a specific location for a particular species, i.e. Lea Valley Bittern watchpoint for Bitterns and the Track to Elmley for Lapwing, etc. Places that give a very high percentage chance of conecting with that key bird.