Autumn isn't upon us yet, but with Easterly winds forecast for the week, a few trips to Spurn could prove interesting throughout this time. This morning was rather quiet, the Wetlands still had the Wood Sandpiper and Ruff at the car park end. Several Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover and a Redshank were the only other waders present. What was surprising, was the pea field between the hide and the 'listening dish'. Around 8-00am, many birds were feeding in this field, the overhead wires were laden with Linnets, Goldfinches and Meadow Pipits. The air was busy with Sand Martins, Swallows and a few House Martins. In the middle of the field was a single Whinchat and Reed Buntings flitted about. By far the most numerous were the Meadow Pipits and Yellow Wagtails, many young birds. In one bush, there were more than ten Yellow Wagtails alone. At the top end of the field, warblers were feeding on insects in the hedgerow. A Reed Warbler was seen first, then a Sedge (sadly not an Aquatic!), followed by 4 Willow Warblers and a Whitethroat. Beacon Ponds was quiet also with a small mix of Sandwich, Common and Little Terns. The highlight was a juvenile Black Tern which stayed for a while. (Record shots across the pond). A flock of 8 Knot flew in, 2 LRP's, 3 Oystercatcher, 1 Sanderling, more Dunlin and 2 Cormorants were also noted. This Marsh Harrier came in, off the sea and circled the canal scrape, before moving up the Humber. The canal scrape was really quiet with one of the Little Grebes bathing. An interesting days' sightings and a warm sunny day.
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