My visit today started at Sammy's Point, Easington after overnight rain and a light Northerly wind starting to blow. This morning's tide was extremely high and as it lapped up the rocks on the estuary, I noticed a number of Wheatears feeding on the rocks. In Spring, the Wheatears are usually found in the paddocks, stunning males sometimes Greenland race and accompanying females. In the Autumn, the returning adults and 1st winter birds are often found on these rocks, being sheltered from North winds as this morning. I counted 6 altogether. As the tide receded, the first wader on the shore was this Common Sandpiper. I decided not to spend time on waders this morning as I was keen to see the reported Icterine Warbler in Kilnsea. Joining a small party of eager birders, the Icterine showed after ten minutes or so, in its favourite tree which was a little distant for detailed viewing. The area where the Icterine showed was quite busy with Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs, 2 Garden Warblers and 2 Pied Flycatchers. I was unable to locate the red-backed shrike which had been around for the last few days, but had an enjoyable day watching Autumn migrants on their passage through Spurn.
Mike
1/9/2015 10:20:41 am
Hi Nigel Comments are closed.
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