Interesting birds are still passing through Spurn and yesterday was no exception, with Red-footed Falcon and Bee-eater. I was hoping to connect with something good today although it was a murky morning with mist rolling in from the sea at times. It was lunch-time before the sun broke through. A chilly grey start didn't stop this Wren from singing loudly in Kilnsea. A female Red-backed Shrike seen first near the Warren, spent the day near Southfield Farm where it showed well, across the sheep field. While watching the Shrike, a late Short-eared Owl flew over the Triangle area for a while. A Golden Oriole flew up the coast first thing and was reported again later, in Beacon Lane. Despite some searching, it seemed to disappear over the riverside and was not seen again. 2 Spotted Flycatchers were in the canal bushes and at least 2 Cuckoos were seen flying around the canal zone. Once the sun came out, yesterday's Bee-eater showed around the Warren. It gave magnificent views, in flight and perching on wires and in various bushes for most of the afternoon.
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