Thrushes were still pouring in on my arrival at Spurn this morning. Setting out along the canal, it was also evident that Robins were plentiful too. I watched a Great Grey Shrike fly from a bush, carrying a Goldcrest in its claws. Apparently, the Goldcrests were rapidly becoming a food source for the Shrikes. You couldn't help feeling sorry for the 'crests, given the journey they had just made. On the foreshore I found two Rock Pipits among with Robins and soon a second Great Grey Shrike made an appearance. A Short-eared Owl flew past and dropped into the field, perhaps just come in over the sea. A Pallas's Warbler had been seen in Beacon Lane and, after some searching I heard a very brief 'chee' sound. I decided to stick with it and soon the Pallas's emerged at the front of a bush (briefly). It was a very energetic bird and moved along the bushes quickly. My camera caught up with it after a while. I thought a tour of Easington would prove fruitful and stopped off at the fields, to look at the American Golden Plover I had seen the other day. Today it seemed even further away, but was good through the 'scope. There were plenty of birds at Sammy's Point where I found a male Firecrest during a rain shower. Driving back through Easington, I noticed a Black Redstart (1w/female type) on the churchyard wall and took a photo from the car. After an unproductive tour of Kilnsea Wetlands, I went back to Kilnsea and connected with the other Pallas's Warbler, having intermittent views of this one.
Another brilliant day at Spurn, always like a Pallas's Warbler (or two!) on the year's records. Comments are closed.
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