Thursday, 31 October 2019

Watches: 0700-0930.

There was no sign of the Isabelline, but the Bluethroat continued to show quite well at the breach, while amazingly a flock of 7 Great white Egret flew south, a year to the day the same number flew through!

Totals for migrants were much reduced with little evidence of fresh arrivals, 9 Woodcock, 1 Short-eared Owl in/off, 3 Shorelark at Beacon ponds, 2 Bearded Tit, 21 Chiffchaff, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler, 5 Blackcap, 34 Goldcrest, a Firecrest, 18 Fieldfare, 35 Redwing, 4 Song Thrush, 77 Blackbird, 7 Black Redstart, a Common Redstart, 6 Stonechat, 5 Brambling, a Bullfinch, 9 Twite, 12 Siskin, 1 Yellowhammer and 3 Snow Bunting.

The sea still had some bits of interest though was quieter than the last few days, 68 Pink-footed Geese, a Shelduck, 5 Wigeon, 1 Tufted Duck, 34 Eider, 4 Velvet Scoter, 67 Common Scoter, 3 Goldeneye, 1 Red-breasted Merganser, 21 Red-throated Diver, a Fulmar, 23 Gannet, 1 Cormorant, a Sandwich Tern, 1 Kittiwake, a Pomarine Skua, 1 Arctic Skua, 4 Little Auk, 6 Guillemot, 1 Razorbill and 41 Auk sp.

Overland vis-migging was quiet again with only 56 Wood Pigeon, 30 Jackdaw, 4 Skylark, 43 Tree Sparrow, 4 Rock Pipit, 1 Chaffinch, a Greenfinch, 51 Goldfinch, 28 Siskin and 3 Reed Bunting.

Other news saw the assumed returning Black Brant on Kilnsea wetlands with109 Brent Geese.

Ringing: 1 Ringed Plover, 2 Woodcock, 14 Blackbird, 14 Redwing, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap, 5 Goldcrest, 1 Robin, 1 Dunnock, 1 Chaffinch, 9 Siskin, 2 Goldfinch, 9 Tree Sparrow, 1 Reed Bunting. (63 of 14 species).

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Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Another great day with plenty of good birds to keep eveyone on their toes. The highlight was Spurns 4th ISABELLINE WHEATEAR found just off Beacon lane moving towards Grange farm by the evening, while a nice, but typically elusive Bluethroat was on the north side of the Breach.

The totals for migrants showed increases in some species with 23 Woodcock, 1 Short-eared Owl, 2 Long-eared Owl, 2 Shorelark at Beacon ponds, a Willow Warbler, 2 Siberian Chiffchaff, 30 Chiffchaff, 2 Yellow-browed Warbler, 7 Blackcap, 2 Eastern Lesser Whitethroat, 58 Goldcrest, a Firecrest at the Point, 850 Starling, 64 Fieldfare, 194 Redwing, 20 Song Thrush, 346 Blackbird, 32 Robin, 15 Black Redstart, a Common Redstart, 3 Stonechat, 23 Brambling, a Bullfinch, 40 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 4 Yellowhammer, 6 Snow Bunting and a Lapland Bunting.

The sea while quieter, still had some interest with a Leach's Petrel, 102 Wigeon, 8 Teal, 32 Eider, 9 Velvet Scoter, 340 Common Scoter, a Goldeneye, 2 Goosander, 3 Red-breasted Merganser, 10 Red-throated Diver, 1 Great Northern Diver, 2 Great Crested Grebe, 15 Gannet, a Sandwich Tern, 2 Kittiwake, 18 Little Auk, 7 Guillemot, 2 Razorbill and 45 Auk sp.

Overland vis-migging was very quiet with 5 Lapwing, 162 Wood Pigeon, 43 Skylark, a Woodlark south over the Point, 7 Swallow, 272 Starling, 3 Twite, 260 Siskin and 11 Reed Bunting.

Ringing: 1 Cormorant, 1 Water Rail, 30 Blackbird, 5 Redwing, 1 Fieldfare, 4 Starling, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap. 10 Goldcrest, 2 Great Tit, 2 Black Redstart, 6 Robin, 2 Greenfinch, 3 Chaffinch, 2 Brambling, 3 Siskin, 4 Goldfinch, 1 House Sparrow, 17 Tree Sparrow. (100 of 19 species).

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Tuesday, 29 October 2019

Watches: 0615-1000, 1400-1700.
A fantastic day saw plenty of migrants, many seen arriving in/off from their long crossing over the North Sea such as the 1420 Starling, though the numbers of Thrushes was again low suggesting birds were passing over unseen higher up?
There were a number of highlights during the day with a PALLAS’S WARBLER at the Point taking top billing, though a mobile ‘EASTERN’ STONECHAT on peter Lane could not be pinned down more specifically. Totals for migrants were maybe 50-60 Woodcock (with 33 seen to come in/off alone, but with '39' grounded birds it was hard to get a grip on numbers), a Jack Snipe, a Hooded Crow, 3 Short-eared Owl, 2 Long-eared Owl, 1 Bearded Tit, 3 Shorelark, 1 Siberian Chiffchaff, 21 Chiffchaff, 3 Yellow-browed Warbler, a Cetti’s Warbler at Sammies, 5 Blackcap, 2 'Eastern' Lesser Whitethroat, 32 Goldcrest, 23 Long-tailed Tit, 22 Fieldfare, 81 Redwing, 8 Song Thrush, 380 Blackbird, 3 Black Redstart, 36 Brambling, a Bullfinch, 1 Hawfinch in the triangle, 30 Siskin, a Twite and 1 Mealy Redpoll.

The sea was again brilliant with some fine totals despite it not being an all-day session with 5 Brent Geese, 18 Pink-footed Geese, 10 Whooper Swan, 158 Wigeon, 23 Teal, 2 Scaup, 6 Tufted Duck, 2 Eider, 6 Velvet Scoter, 830 Common Scoter, 18 Goldeneye, 2 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Long-tailed Duck, 47 Red-throated Diver, 8 Great Northern Diver, 1 Manx Shearwater, 143 Gannet, an Iceland Gull, 39 Kittwake, 4 Little Gull, 4 Great Skua, 5 Pomarine Skua, 58 Little Auk, 15 Guillemot, 2 Razorbill and 83 Auk sp.

Overland vis-migging was understandably quieter for south bound migrants, but recorded were a Hen Harrier, male Marsh harrier, 4 Lapwing, 3 Stock Dove, 236 Wood Pigeon, 49 Skylark, 33 Tree Sparrow, 6 Alba Wagtail, 17 Meadow Pipit, 28 Chaffinch, 6 Brambling, 5 Greenfinch, 4 Linnet, 43 Goldfinch, 18 Siskin, a Lapland Bunting, 3 Snow Bunting, 1 Yellowhammer and 11 Reed Bunting.

Ringing: 4 Woodcock, 4 Knot, 1 Redshank, 1 Long-eared Owl, 27 Blackbird, 7 Redwing, 1 Fieldfare, 1 Starling, 3 Chiffchaff, 1 Blackcap. 6 Goldcrest, 3 Blue Tit, 3 Great Tit, 6 Robin, 1 Wren, 2 Dunnock, 4 Chaffinch, 12 Brambling, 1 Goldfinch, 5 House Sparrow, 11 Tree Sparrow. (106 of 21 species).

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Monday, 28 October 2019

A great day all round with decent late movement over the sea and passerines arriving off the sea (though it seems that large numbers of birds were passing over at height with fantastic totals of Fieldfare seen inland heading west).

Watches: 0640-1100, 1330-1645.

Migrant numbers increased with our first Great Grey Shrike and Waxwing of the autumn plus 18 Woodcock, a Jack Snipe, 6 Snipe, 3 Water Rail, 4 Swallow, 5 House Martin, 18 Long-tailed Tit, 12 Chiffchaff, a Siberian Chiffchaff, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler, 6 Blackcap, an 'Eastern' Lesser Whitethroat, 9 Goldcrest, a Ring Ouzel, 284 Blackbird, 45 Fieldfare, 80 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush, 22 Robin, a Black Redstart, 1 Whinchat, 7 Stonechat, 33 Dunnock, 1 Grey Wagtail, 9 Brambling, 1 Mealy Redpoll, 10 Siskin, a Lapland Bunting and 10 Yellowhammer.

The sea maybe dominated the day with final awesome totals of 46 Pink-footed Geese, 30 Whooper Swans, 54 Wigeon, 9 Mallard, 114 Teal, 7 Eider, 3 Velvet Scoter, 484 Common Scoter, a Long-tailed Duck, 4 Goosander, 2 Red-breasted Meragnser, a drake Smew, 22 Red-throated Diver, 5 Great Northern Diver, a Leach's Petrel, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 108 Gannet, 3 Cormorant, 26 Kittiwake, 7 Little Gull, a Sandwich Tern, 3 Great Skua, 4 Pomarine Skua, 2 Arctic Skua, 10 Little Auk, 9 Guillemot, 3 Razorbill and 62 Auk sp.

Overland southerly vis-migging saw a Marsh harrier, 2 Common Buzzard, 2 Stock dove, 562 Wood Pigeon, 2 Colloared Dove, a Short-eared Owl, 24 Jackdaw, 2 Rook, 45 Carrion Crow, 13 Skylark, a Swallow, 135 Starling in/off, 404 Tree Sparrow, 12 House Sparrow, 3 Alba Wagtail, 95 Meadow Pipit, 2 Rock Pipit, 38 Chaffinch, 28 Brambling, 37 Greenfinch, 8 Linnet, a Crossbill, 8 Redpoll, 48 Goldfinch, 18 Siskin, 4 Snow Bunting and 22 Reed Bunting.

The day also saw another 3 Twite colour ringed as part of an ongoing project with details to come soon on that (keep an eye on Twitter).

Ringing: 3 Woodcock, 31 Blackbird, 4 Redwing, 3 Robin, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 11 Long-tailed Tit, 1 Great Tit, 1 Dunnock, 4 Wren, 7 Goldfinch, 3 Twite, 5 Chaffinch, 6 Brambling, 3 Reed Bunting, 155 Tree Sparrow, 4 House Sparrow. (246 of 17 species).

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Sunday, 27 October 2019

Watches: 0630-1215, 1330-1600.

There was unfortunatley no sign of the Little Bunting today, but there were some highlights with a good total of 10 Shorelark (3 still chalk bank and 7 at the narrows) while yet another Great White Egret flew south. 

Migrant numbers a Water Rail, 3 Woodcock, 1 Short-eared Owl, 3 Merlin, 2 Swallow, 7 Chiffchaff, a Siberian Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap, 49 Goldcrest, 15 Redwing, 2 Song Thrush, 1 Redstart, 3 Whinchat, 5 Stonechat, 11 Bullfinch (10 at the Warren), 13 Twite at the Narrows, a Mealy Redpoll, 5 Lesser Redpoll, 7 Siskin, 2 Snow Bunting and 25 Reed Bunting.

On the move were a Marsh Harrier, 1 Common Buzzard, 3 Lapwing, 4 Stock Dove, 620 Wood Pigeon, 35 Skylark, a Swalllow, 22 Long-tailed Tit, 8 Starling in/off, 126 Tree Sparrow, 4 Alba Wagtail, 52 Meadow Pipit, 16 Rock Pipit, 65 Chaffinch, 3 Brambling, 13 Greenfinch, 20 Linnet, 18 Redpoll, 9 Siskin and 5 Yellowhammer. Over the sea 58 Pink-footed Geese, 22 Whooper Swan, 11 Common Scoter, 9 Goosander, a Red-breasted Merganser, 28 Red-throated Diver, a Great Northern Diver, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 940 Gannet, a Shag, 22 Cormorant, 13 Kittiwake, 62 Black-headed Gull, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 49 Common Gull, 2 Common Tern and 24 Auk sp.

Other sightings included 211 Pink-footed Geese on Easington straight and a Peregrine over the Humber.

Ringing: 3  Blackbird, 1 Redwing, 1 Siberian Chiffchaff, 7 Goldcrest, 1 Bullfinch, 1 Goldfinch, 35 Tree Sparrow. (49 of 7 species).

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Saturday, 26 October 2019

A washout with with rain virtually all day and a F3-4 N wind.

Watches: 0715-1010.

The Little Bunting was still in the warren area and the 3 Shorelark at Chalk bank.

The poor weather meant little else was seen, 2 Woodcock, 2 Snipe, 7 Chiffchaff, a Yellow-browed Warbler at the Obs, 1 Blackcap, 12 Goldcrest, a Fieldfare, 30 Redwing, 5 Song Thrush, a Mistle Thrush, 3 Stonechat, 1 Bullfinch, 5 Twite at the narrows, 2 Redpoll and a Yellowhammer.

The sea was very quiet and only produced 39 Pink-footed Geese, 9 Whooper Swan, 2 Wigeon, a Common Scoter, 2 Red-throated Diver, 1 Great Northern Diver, 2 Gannet, 4 Oystercatcher and a Sandwich Tern.

Other sightings included an Avocet at Kilnsea wetlands, a Merlin and 4 Little Egret at the Warren.

Ringing: 6 Blackbird, 1 Redwing, 2 Song Thrush, 1 Chiffchaff.

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Friday, 25 October 2019

Watches: 0715-1015, 1400-1520.

A decent days birding while we wait to see if the predicted easterlies come to fruition. There were still some good birds about while a Flava flying south was an interesting late record.

The Little Bunting was present again today sometimes showing very well and the 3 Shorelark likewise at Chalk bank. 

Migrants numbers and species diversity were still good with 4 Woodcock, 13 Chiffchaff, a Yellow-browed Warbler at the Obs, 3 Blackcap, 56 Goldcrest, a Ring Ouzel, 112 Blackbird, 62 Redwing, 9 Song Thrush, 1 Mistle Thrush, 20 Robin, a Redstart, 7 Stonechat, 4 Rock Pipit, a Mealy Redpoll, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Snow Bunting and 9 Yellowhammer.

On the move a Grey Heron, 7 Lapwing, a Snipe, 1 Stock Dove, 2 Short-eared Owl, 32 Jackdaw, 8 Rook, 34 Skylark, a Swallow, 1 Flava Wagtail, a Grey Wagtail, 2 Rock Pipit, 20 Chaffinch, 2 Bullfinch, 4 Greenfinch, 15 Linnet, 8 Redpoll, 36 Goldfinch, 20 Siskin and 4 Reed Bunting, while over the sea 82 Pink-footed Geese, 28 Whooper Swan, 5 Wigeon, 16 Teal, 11 Eider, 8 Common Scoter, 17 Red-throated Diver, 32 Gannet and a Cormorant.

Other birds of note were 340 Shelduck on the Humber, 21 Lapwing and 3 Black-tailed Godwit Kilnsea wetlands and a Purple Sandpiper at Chalk bank.

Ringing: 2 Song Thrush, 10 Redwing, 11 Blackbird, 3 Robin, 15 Tree Sparrow, 5 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Chaffinch, 1 Goldfinch, 3 Twite, 2 Reed Bunting. (54 of 10 species).

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Thursday, 24 October 2019

Watches: 0715-1215, 1415-1530.

The day saw a great movement of Wildfowl over the sea with 11 Brent Geese, 210 Pink-footed Geese, 8 Whooper Swan, 4 Shoveler, 671 Wigeon, a Mallard, 378 Teal, a Tufted Duck, 5 Eider, 4 Common Scoter, 1 Red-breasted Merganser, 5 Red-throated Diver and 10 Gannet.

Migrants saw a small influx of Starling and Thrushes, but otherwise numbers were down further, but included the 3 Shorelark still at Chalk bank with a new Yellow-browed Warbler at Wire dump while also seen were 6 Chiffchaff, 2 Siberian Chiffchaff, 4 Blackcap, 46 Goldcrest, a Ring Ouzel, 122 Blackbird, 543 Redwing, 26 Song Thrush, a Mistle Thrush, 1 Black Redstart, a male Common Redstart, 1 Stonechat, 3 Rock Pipit, 3 Brambling, a Hawfinch at Rose cottage, 1 Bullfinch, 2 Mealy Redpoll, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 14 Siskin with 364 Starling and 5 Snow Bunting in/off.

Otherwise a Great White Egret flew over the triangle and a Little Owl on Easington straight.

Ringing: 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Song Thrush, 14 Redwing, 5 Blackbird, 2 Starling, 1 Blackcap, 4 Goldcrest, 3 Chaffinch, 2 Goldfinch, 3 Tree Sparrow. (36 of 10 species).

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Wednesday, 23 October 2019

Today was almost a repeat of the previous day with the Little Bunting again at the warren, 3 Shorelark at Chalk bank and the Hen Harrier again wandering the area.

Migrants numbers while slowly decresing as the month continues still showed a nice species list on offer with a Swallow and 2 House Martin in the triangle, 19 Chiffchaff, 3 Siberian Chiffchaff, 10 Blackcap, Eastern Lesser Whitethroat, a Firecrest at middle camp, 85 Goldcrest, a Ring Ouzel, 33 Redwing, 60 Blackbird, 15 Song Thrush, 38 Robin, a Pied Flycatcher at the Point, 1 Redstart, 7 Stonechat, 2 Brambling, a Bullfinch, 2 Mealy Redpoll and 5 Yellowhammer.

A nice selection of species on the move today, but no big numbers of anything with a Marsh Harrier, 2 Sparrowhawk, 155 Wood Pigeon, 21 Carrion Crow, a Great-spotted Woodpecker, 6 Blue Tit, 11 Great Tit, 7 Bearded Tit seen to leave the Point, 26 Skylark, a Swallow, 200 Starling, 10 House Sparrow, 2 dunnock, a Grey Wagtail, 3 Alba Wagtail, 42 Meadow Pipit, 28 Chaffinch, 16 Greenfinch, 62 Linnet, 224 Goldfinch, 69 Siskin and 39 Reed Bunting while over the sea it was very quiet, 5 Wigeon, 2 Pintail, 2 Common Scoter, 8 Goosander, 3 Red-throated Diver, 2 Gannet, 7 Cormorant and a Little Auk.

Ringing: 1 Redwing, 5 Blackbird, 1 Song Thrush, 3 Robin, 1 Dunnock, 1 Wren, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 10 Goldcrest, 2 Blue Tit, 1 Great Tit, 3 Goldfinch, 1 Greenfinch, 1 Mealy Redpoll, 6 Tree Sparrow, 2 Reed Bunting. (42 of 16 species).

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Tuesday, 22 October 2019

Migration Watches: 0700-1300, 1400-1500.

The Little Bunting was still present again in the Warren trap, while a brief fly-by Rose-coloured Starling was sound recorded confirming its identification and 2 Shorelark were at Chalk bank while a nice ringtail Hen Harrier came south then toured the Humber.

Migrants present today included a Jack Snipe, 4 Bearded Tit along the canal, 21 Chiffchaff, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler, 6 Blackcap, 2 Blythi Lesser Whitethroat, 60 Goldcrest, 23 Song Thrush, 110 Redwing, 9 Fieldfare, 1 Redstart, 7 Stonechat, a Wheatear, a Mealy Redpoll and 7 Brambling.

Moving overland were 5 Stock Dove, 417 Wood Pigeon, 71 Jackdaw, 28 Rook, 2 Carrion Crow, 108 Skylark, 15 Swallow, 130 Starling in/off, 2 Fieldfare, 265 Tree Sparrow, 28 House Sparrow, 2 Grey Wagtail, 4 Alba Wagtail, 226 Meadow Pipit, 13 Rock Pipit, 101 Chaffinch, 8 Brambling, 2 Bullfinch, 98 Linnet, 7 Redpoll, 790 Goldfinch, 213 Siskin and 10 Yellowhammer while over the sea 22 Whooper Swan, 72 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 5 Eider, 77 Common Scoter, 2 Goldeneye, a Goosander, 17 Red-throated Diver, 24 Cormorant, 70 Gannet, 7 Guillemot, 2 razorbill and 7 Auk sp

Ringing:  1 Fieldfare, 9 Blackbird, 1 Song Thrush, 14 Redwing, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Wren, 1 Robin, 2 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 11 Goldcrest, 1 Great Tit, 2 Goldfinch, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Mealy Redpoll, 4 Lesser Redpoll, 6 Tree Sparrow, 1 Little Bunting. (62 of 17 species).

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Monday, 21 October 2019

The sea was yet again where most of todays action occured bringing 5 Whooper Swan, 77 Wigeon, 5 Pintail, 71 Teal, 19 Eider, 120 Common Scoter, a Goldeneye, 35 Red-throated Diver, a Sooty Shearwater, 2 Manx Shearwater, a Great Crested Grebe, 522 Gannet, 218 Kittiwake, 14 Little Gull, 5 Common Tern, 9 Great Skua, 9 Arctic Skua, 33 Little Auk, a Puffin and 1276 Auk sp while overland movement saw 3 Jackdaw, a Rook, 10 Stock Dove, 3 Grey wagtail, 20 Brambling and 17 Siskin head south.

Migrants were still well represnted with new birds arriving throughout many seen coming off the sea with a Lapwing, 1 Snipe, a Woodcock which succumbed to a Peregirne within touching distance of the shore, 2 Short-eared Owl, 39 Skylark, 64 Starling, 12 Siskin and a Snow Bunting. 

Grounded migrants included 4 Woodcock, a Jack Snipe, 3 Snipe, 4 Short-eared Owl, 2 Bearded Tit, 2 Yellow-browed Warbler, 23 Chiffchaff, 2 Siberian Chiffchaff, 14 Blackcap, 2 'Eastern' Lesser Whitethroat, 135 Goldcrest, a Treecreeper, 1 Ring Ouzel, 170 Blacbird, 66 Fieldfare, 190 Redwing, 70 Song Thrush, 2 Mistle Thrush, 40 Robin, 2 Redstart, 5 Stonechat, 50 Chaffinch, 41 Brambling, 2 Bullfinch, 10 Twite  at the breach, 3 Mealy Redpoll, 12 Lesser Redpoll and a Little Bunting found at the Warren.

Ringing: 6 Robin, 7 Blackbird, 4 Redwing, 1 Starling, 3 Blackcap, 1 Chiffchaff, 42 Goldcrest, 3 Lesser Redpoll, 1 Mealy Redpoll, 3 Brambling, 33 Tree Sparrow. (104 of 11 species).

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Sunday, 20 October 2019

There was no sign of the Vireo today in windy conditions despite observers looking. Most of todays action was over the sea with the strong northerly blowing, though there were still plenty migrants to get your teeth into.

Over the sea were 4 Whooper Swan, 24 Wigeon, a Pochard, 1 Velvet Scoter, 156 Common Scoter, 3 Long-tailed Duck inc one on the borrow pit which flew to the sea at dusk, 1 Goldeneye, a Red-breated Merganser, 28 Red-throated Diver, a Black-throated Diver, 1 Great Northern Diver, a Manx Shearwater, 2927 Gannet, 3 Shag, a Cormorant, 8 Kittiwake, 3 Little Gull, 22 Sandwich Tern, 14 Common Tern, 13 Great Skua, 3 Pomarine Skua, 8 Arctic Skua, 300 Guillemot, 2 Razorbill and 1011 Auk sp.

for those looking for migrants the conditions were not easy with 2 Jack Snipe, 2 Woodcock, a Short-eared Owl, a late Hobby, 1 Jay, 3 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Willow Warbler, 16 Chiffchaff, a Siberian Chiffchaff, 3 Yellow-browed Warbler, 10 Blackcap, 2 'Eastern' Lesser Whitethroat, 35 Goldcrest, 1 Ring Ouzel, 90 Blackbird, 300 Redwing, 18 Song Thrush, a Mistle Thrush, 1 Pied Flycatcher, a Redstart, 14 Stonechat, 1 Wheatear, 2 Rock Pipit, 27 Brambling, a Hawfinch at the Obs, 3 Bullfinch, 5 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Siskin, a Snow Bunting and a Lapland Bunting.

Ringing: 1 Blue Tit, 1 Great Tit, 12 Blackbird, 1 Fieldfare, 6 Redwing, 1 Robin, 1 Blackcap, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Chaffinch, 1 Bullfinch. 

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Saturday, 19 October 2019

The RED-EYED VIREO remained elusive at the Point, just north of the green beacon, while the first 2 Shorelark of the autumn were at the Breach. A Richard's Pipit was reported flying over the triangle then the Point later and yesterdays Common Swift was flying about in Easington and a ringtail Hen Harrier nearby. There were still at least 3 'Eastern' Lesser Whitethroat in the area, but seemingly no sign of the bird in Sykes field. 

Migrant totals from today included 2 Jack Snipe, 6 Bearded Tit, 12 Blackcap, 22 Chiffchaff, a Siberian Chiffchaff, 2 Yellow-browed Warbler, 117 Goldcrest, 9 Ring Ouzel, 75 Blackbird, 103 Fieldfare, 3350 Redwing, 120 Song Thrush, 59 Robin, the usual Pied Flycatcher on Vicars lane, a Balck Redstart, 1 Whinchat, 25 Stonechat, 4 Wheatear, 3 Grey Wagtail, 9 Brambling, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 20 Reed Bunting and a Bullfinch. 

It was good again for Finches, but only a trickle of other species with 31 Stock Dove, 200 Wood Pigeon, 9 Jackdaw, 7 Rook, 14 Skylark, 3 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 200 Tree Sparrow, a Dunnock, 3 Grey Wagtail, 26 Alba Wagtail, 229 Meadow Pipit, 53 Chaffinch, 8 Brambling, 47 Greenfinch, 588 Linnet, 6 Redpoll, 1242 Goldfinch, 8 Siskin, a Yellowhammer and 65 Reed Bunting. Notable sightings over the sea were a Great Northern Diver, an Eider, 22 Cormorant and 4 Common Tern on the move.

Ringing: 2 Blackbird, 3 Redwing, 1 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 31 Goldcrest, 1 Wren, 10 Long-tailed Tit, 17 Goldfinch, 7 Lesser Redpoll, 1 Chaffinch, 1 Blue Tit, 3 Great Tit, 2 House Sparrow, 66 Tree Sparrow, 3 Reed Bunting. (151 of 15 species).

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Friday, 18 October 2019

A late Common Swift flying around Beacon lane was originally thought to be a Pallid Swift but pictures taken at the time showed t to be a Common, which moved off north. The RED-EYED VIREO remained elusive at the Point while a fantastic flock of 22 Bearded Tit were along the Canal and the Halimondendri Lesser Whitethroat still in Sykes field. The Great White Egret was seen again in the Sammies area.

Migrants numbers were still good, but decreasing each day with a Woodciock, 28 Chiffchaff, 2 Siberian Chiffchaff, 2 Yellow-browed Warbler, 13 Blackcap, a Lesser Whitethroat, Blythi Lesser Whitethroat in Chruch Field. 62 Goldcrest, a Treecreeper, 6 Ring Ouzel, 65 Blackbird, 2 Fieldfare, 430 Redwing, 40 Song Thrush, 1 Pied Flycatcher, 2 Black Redstart, a Whinchat, 29 Stonechat, 2 Wheatear, 4 Grey Wagtail, 42 Brambling and 6 Siskin.

A bit quiter for birds on the move today with 10 Skylark, 6 Swallow, 14 House Martin, 300 Tree Sparrow, 6 Grey Wagtail, 6 Alba Wagtail, 105 Meadow Pipit, a Rock Pipit, 10 Chaffinch, 1 Brambling, 4 Greenfinch, 317 Linnet, 163 Goldfinch, 3 Siskin and 28 Reed Bunting.

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Thursday, 17 October 2019

Watches: 0710-1400.

There was no sign of the Vireo in Easington, but a RED-EYED VIREO  at the Point was intriguing with some pictures 'appearing' to show a different head pattern, brighter blue crown, buffy upper breast band and maybe carrying a tick on its face?! What do you think? Its probably the same and maybe just photo artefacts. If so observers should keep and eye out further south if it's journey keeps it to the coast.

There was a further clear out of migrants with 3 Bearded Tit at Beacon ponds, 4 Willow Warbler, 27 Chiffchaff, 3 Yellow-browed Warbler, 28 Blackcap, 1 'Eastern' Lesser Whitethroat, 77 Goldcrest, a Firecrest in the Crown carpark, 12 Ring Ouzel, 80 Blackbird, 16 Fieldfare, 850 Redwing, 53 Song Thrush, 37 Robin, 2 Pied Flycatcher, 2 Black Redstart, 2 Whinchat, 32 Stonechat, a Wheatear, 22 Brambling, 3 Siskin, a Lapland Bunting along the Canal and 17 Reed Bunting.

On the move today 17 Stock dove, 284 Wood Pigeon, a Collared Dove, 3 Rook, 19 Carrion Crow, 4 Blue Tit, 71 Skylark, 34 Swallow, 13 House Martin, 1 Alba Wagtail, 5 Grey Wagtail, 415 Meadow Pipit, 112 Chaffinch, 15 Greenfinch, 366 Linnet, 8 Redpoll, 772 Goldfinch, 36 Siskin and 88 Reed Bunting. Over the sea 52 Brent Geese, 64 Wigeon, 1 Pintail, 31 Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, 10 Eider, 9 Common Scoter, a Goosander, 27 Red-throated Diver, 16 Gannet, 6 Cormorant, 1 Arctic Skua, 10 Little Gull and 5 Auk sp.

Ringing: 8 Blackbird, 3 Song Thrush, 5 Redwing, 7 Robin, 1 Wood Pigeon, 1 Treecreeper, 1 Dunnock, 5 Blue Tit, 16 Long-tailed Tit, 1 Willow Warbler, 13 Goldcrest, 2 Goldfinch, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 1 House Sparrow, 37 Tree Sparrow. ( 102 of 15 species).

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Wednesday, 16 October 2019

The RED-EYED VIREO continues its residence feeding on Dogwood berries at the west end of Vicars lane and attracting a steady stream of visitors as it has become less camera shy.

The Richard's Pipit was still at the Point, the Little Bunting by Big hedge, the 'Halimodendri' Lesser Whitethroat still in Sykes field and the semi resident Great White Egret at Long bank. There were at least 3 Firecrest about (vicars lane, west end of Easington, Cemetery) and 2 Hawfinch, one of which showed well in the Crown carpark.

A big clear out overnight, but there was still plenty about to keep the interest going, 2 Woodcock, 5 Short-eared Owl, 3 Willow Warbler, 63 Chiffchaff, 3 Siberian Chiffchaff, 8 Yellow-browed Warbler, 43 Blackcap, 5 'Eastern' Lesser Whitethroat, 207 Goldcrest, 3 Treecreeper, 9 Ring Ouzel, 190 Blackbird, 2980 Redwing, 230 Song Thrush, 2 Mistle Thrush, 200 Robin, a Pied Flycatcher, 1 Black Redstart, 2 Whinchat, 23 Stonechat, 4 Wheatear, 5 Grey Wagtail, 55 Reed Bunting and 56 Brambling.

Overland movement saw 4 Stock Dove, 1 Marsh Harrier, a Swift, 13 Skylark, 29 Swallow, 3 Sand Martin, 32 House Martin, 10 Meadow Pipit and 160 Goldfinch fly south while over the sea 21 Brent Geese, 46 Teal, 3 Pintail, 3 Tufted Duck, a Velvet Scoter, 19 Common Scoter, 2 Red-breasted Merganser, 17 Red-throated Diver, a Great Crested Grebe, 37 Gannet, 10 Cormorant, a Snipe, 80 Black-headed Gull, 5 Little Gull, 2 Common Tern, an Arctic Tern, 7 Guillemot and 14 Auk sp.

Ringing: 1 Starling, 1 Redwing, 1 Song Thrush, 7 Blackbird, 2 Dunnock, 8 Robin, 1 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap, 39 Goldcrest, 5 Tree Sparrow, 5 Goldfinch, 2 Blue Tit, 1 Great Tit. (75 of 13 species).

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Tuesday, 15 October 2019

A fantastic arrival of migrants today with more good birds thrown in too. The totals for Thrushes were ongoing as new birds arrived, pausing before moving off north west. It was hard wading through the throngs of birds trying to pick out something different, but it was fun doing so! Traditionally its the day after an arrival that the 'biggies' are found?!!  Watches: 0700-1845.

The highlight of the day was an ARCTIC WARBLER found in the Crown carpark showing well on and off, though of course the bird of the moment, the Easington RED-EYED VIREO continued to show well in its favourite berry bush. 
The first Richard's Pipit of the autumn was found near the Point and showed well while a very late juvenile Cuckoo was at the Potato fields.

There were some awesome totals recorded during the day and many species will be under recorded, but it all added to the fun, 30 Woodcock, 2 Jack Snipe, 6 Short-eared Owl, 8 Swallow, 3 Willow Warbler, 5 Siberian Chiffchaff, 41 Chiffchaff, 17 Yellow-browed Warbler, a Reed Warbler, 56 Blackcap, 5 Eastern Lesser Whitethroat, (inc the Halimodendri in Sykes field), 180 Goldcrest, 35 Ring Ouzel, 10 Fieldfare, 16,869 Redwing, 1067 Song Thrush, 770 Blackbird, a Pied Flycatcher, 2 Black Redstart, 5 Redstart, 9 Whinchat, 180 Robin, 27 Stonechat, 8 Wheatear, 4 Rock Pipit, a Tree Pipit, 40 Chaffinch, 158 Brambling, 6 Bullfinch, 42 Siskin and a Twite.

Overland vis-migging saw 7 Grey Heron, 3 Ruff, 3 Jay, 4 Rook, 20 Skylark, 13 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 4 Dunnock, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Alba Wagtail, 33 Meadow Pipit, 2 Rock Pipit, 7 Redpoll and 3 Yellowhammer, plus an Egyptian Goose with 19 Lapwing and 135 Black-headed Gull in/off. The sea had some great totals as more Wildfowl pushed south, 72 Brent Geese, 896 Pink-footed Geese, 618 Wigeon, 7 Mallard, 613 Teal, 40 Pintail, 16 Tufted Duck, 3 Eider, a Velvet Scoter, 358 Common Scoter, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 31 Red-throated Diver, a Great Northern Diver, 1 Black-throated Diver, 13 Little Gulls and an Arctic Skua.

Ringing: 18 Song Thrush, 39 Blackbird,74 Redwing, 1 Willow Warbler, 8 Chiffchaff, 18 Blackcap, 1 Garden Warbler, 63 Goldcrest, 1 Blue Tit, 1 Great Tit, 1 Redstart, 2 Stonechat, 54 Robin, 1 Dunnock, 3 Chaffinch, 7 Brambling, 5 Goldfinch, 1 Siskin, 8 Reed Bunting, 1 House Sparrow, 76 Tree Sparrow. (583 of 21 species).

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Monday, 14 October 2019

A wet, cool overcast day with light wind.  Watches: 0700-1200.

The RED EYED VIREO was still present all day and giving some amazing views while visiting its favourite berry bush ay the western end of Vicars lane.

The Little Bunting was still present at the Warren and good numbers of migrants still about in the area with 1 Jack Snipe, 2 Short-eared Owl, 13 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 26 Chiffchaff, 6 Yellow-browed Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, 20 Blackcap, 2 Eastern Lesser Whitethroat, 100 Goldcrest, 9 Ring Ouzel, 19 Fieldfare, 1120 Redwing, 42 Song Thrush, 2 Mistle Thrush, 1 Pied Flycatcher, a Redstart, 1 Whinchat, 22 Robin, 39 Stonechat, 5 Wheatear, 2 Rock Pipit, 21 Siskin and 4 Brambling.

Overland vis-migging saw a Grey Heron, 1 Great White Egret after being in the Long bank area, 45 Skylark, 17 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 1 Grey Wagtail, 35 Alba Wagtail, 73 Meadow Pipit, 29 Chaffinch, 2 Brambling, 2 Bullfinch, 120 Linnet, 558 Goldfinch and 21 Reed Bunting.

The sea was quiet and only had 12 Brent Geese, 292 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Common Scoter, a Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Red-throated Diver and 4 Gannet were seen for the effort.

Also today 20 Shoveler and 61 Teal on Kilnsea wetlands, 1500 Golden Plover on the Humber, Purple Sandpiper by the Crown and anchor and 8-0 Pink-footed Geese on Easington straight

Ringing: (Still good numbers of both Blue and Great Tit being caught this October): 4 Song Thrush, 3 Blackbird, 10 Redwing, 8 Starling, 1 Stonechat, 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Blackcap. 1 Garden warbler, 44 Goldcrest, 3 Blue Tit, 6 Great Tit, 11 Robin, 5 Wren, 4 Dunnock, 6 Chaffinch, 6 Brambling, 18 Goldfinch, 4 Greenfinch, 3 Bullfinch, 9 Reed Bunting, 1 House Sparrow, 80 Tree Sparrow. (233 of 22 species).

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Sunday, 13 October 2019

The weekend got even better today with the finding of a GREAT SNIPE on Beacon lane by Pete Wragg. Initially showing in the open it spent much of the time sat in the grass. It was only in September 2013 the famous bird was present on Beacon lane, eventually sadly succumbing to a cat. The RED EYED VIREO  has been present all day on Vicars lane.

The common migrant of the day were the conservative, but fantasic count of 1530 Siskin in the Kilnsea to Easington area among a good arrival of migrants which included 5 Bearded Tit, a Short-eared Owl, 1 Willow Warbler, 29 Chiffchaff, 7 Yellow-browed Warbler, 11 Blackcap, 90 Goldcrest, 14 Ring Ouzel, 3 Fieldfare, 2655 Redwing, 300 Song Thrush, a Mistle Thrush, 70 Robin, a Redstart, 1 Whinchat, 13 Stonechat, 4 Wheatear, 50 Chaffinch, 61 Brambling and a Snow Bunting on Beacon lane.

Also seen today were a Great White Egret on Beacon ponds, 3 Marsh Harrier one of which had a lage section of missing wing from being shot while moving south the best being 34 Swallow and 19 House Martin.

Ringing: 1 Ring Ouzel, 44 Redwing, 2 Blackbird, 14 Robin, 2 Dunnock, 1 Wren, 1 Blue Tit, 9 Chiffchaff, 3 Blackcap, 11 Goldcrest, 4 Goldfinch, 6 Brambling, 3 Chaffinch, 2 Greenfinch, 3 Siskin, 3 Tree Sparrow, 2 Reed Bunting. (111 of 17 species).

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Saturday, 12 October 2019

The day came to life with breaking news of a RED-EYED VIREO on Vicars lane in Easington found by Mick Turton. The 2nd for Spurn and a great grip back, it showed on and off all day, sometimes with patience brilliant views were available. If still present tomorrow please park sensibly to avoid antagonising the locals and police alike. Thank you.

The Little Bunting was present again today in the Big hedge area, 10 Bearded Tits along the Canal, the Great White Egret on canal scrape in the morning, flying west up the Humber later, while both the 'Halimodendri' Lesser Whitethroat in Sykes field and the Blythi Lesser Whitethroat at the Warren were both still present, with a further eastern Lesser Whitethroat on Vicars lane. Other good sightings today included the Firecrest still in the Crown carpark, the Garganey on Kilnsea wetlands and a Turtle Dove in the triangle which flew off north.

Migrants totals were a Common Sandpiper by the Tank blocks, 79 Chiffchaff, a Siberian Chiffchaff in the Obs garden, 6 Yellow-browed Warbler, 3 Reed Warbler, 12 Blackcap, a Garden Warbler, 72 Goldcrest, 7 Ring Ouzel, 3 Fieldfare, 100 Redwing, 60 Song Thrush, 5 Mistle Thrush, 1 Pied Flycatcher, 2 Black Redstart, 3 Redstart, 3 Whinchat, 13 Stonechat, 5 Wheatear, a Tree Pipit, 13 Brambling and a Bullfinch. 

On  the move were a 2 Marsh Harrier, male Hen Harrier, a Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel, 1 Merlin, 2 Stock Dove, 3 Rook, 151 Skylark, 88 Swallow, 53 House Martin, 840 Tree Sparrow, 3 Dunnock, 5 Grey Wagtail, 38 Alba Wagtail, 777 Meadow Pipit, 7 Rock Pipit, 32 Chaffinch, 5 Brambling, 24 Greenfinch, 609 Linnet, 2 Redpoll, 2904 Goldfinch, 17 Siskin, a Lapland Bunting, 2 Corn Bunting, 2 Yellowhammer and 243 Reed Bunting, while over the sea 105 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Whooper Swan, 2 Eider, a Velvet Scoter, 12 Common Scoter, a Long-tailed Duck, 1 Goosander, a Red-breasted Merganser, 17 Gannet, 9 Cormorant, a Whimbrel, 3 Sandwich Tern and 7 Common Tern.

Ringing: 1 Great-spotted Woodpecker, 1 Rock Pipit, 8 Chiffchaff, 2 Blackcap, 29 Goldcrest, 2 Blackbird, 2 Song Thrush, 10 Robin, 2 Wren, 3 Dunnock, 3 Great Tit, 6 Blue Tit, 148 Tree Sparrow, 1 House Sparrow, 2 Reed Bunting, 11 Goldfinch, 1 Linnet, 3 Chaffinch. (239 of 18 species).

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Friday, 11 October 2019

A chilly, windy day with rain on and off with a F4-6 SSW wind.

Migration Watches: 0700-0930, 1600-1820.

A bit of a quieter day all round no doubt due to the weather, but the good birds were still present today. The Little Bunting was still present again in the Warren area, while the Great-white Egret spent the day on Canal scrape and roosted in the Crown carpark!

Migrants present  today, included a Short-eared Owl, 23 Chiffchaff, 6 Yellow-browed Warbler, 5 Blackcap, presumed ‘Halimodendri’ Lesser Whitethroat in Sykes field, a Blythi Lesser Whitethroat at the Warren, the Firecrest still in the Kew area, 47 Goldcrest, 2000 Starling, a Ring Ouzel at Sammies, 19 Song Thrush, 14 Redwing, a Pied Flycatcher, 1 Whinchat, 5 Wheatear and 7 Brambling while the Bearded Tits were heard along the Canal.

Moving were 5 Brent Geese, 150 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Wigeon, 2 Common Scoter, a Goosander, 22 Red-throated Diver, a Black-throated Diver, 19 Gannet, 14 Cormorant, 40 Little Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern, 35 Common Tern and an Arctic Skua while overland a 2 Green Sandpiper, 1 Skylark, 35 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 4 Tree Sparrow, 2 Grey Wagtail, 4 Alba Wagtail, 18 Meadow Pipit, 90 Linnet, 55 Goldfinch, 3 Snow Bunting in/off at the Warren and 18 Reed Bunging.

The Garganey was still present on Kilnsea wetlands along with 2 Spotted Redshank

 Ringing:  2 Wheatear, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 4 Goldfinch, 1 House Sparrow. (17 of 7 species).

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Thursday, 10 October 2019

Watches: 0655-1230, 1530-1600, 1730-1820.

Another great day of overland movement, while some good totals of migrants remain in the area and some good totals over the sea including  late Little Tern

The Little Bunting was still present and occasionally showing well in Big hedge area, a Firecrest in the Crown car park, the 6 Bearded Tits along the canal and a Great-white Egret on Canal scrape, while a surprise late Little Tern went south in the evening with a good Tern movement in general.   

There was a decline in Thrush numbers with 1 Jack Snipe, 32 Chiffchaff, 7 Yellow-browed Warbler, 11 Blackcap, 3 Eastern Lesser Whitethroat, a Blythi Lesser Whitethroat still at the warren, 70 Goldcrest, 2000+ Starling, 2 Ring Ouzel, 4 Redwing, 12 Song Thrush, 25 Robin, 1 Pied Flycatcher, 2 Black Redstart, 5 Redstart, 2 Whinchat, 18 Stonechat, 3 Wheatear, 2 Rock Pipit and 4 Brambling.

Overland vis-migging was brilliant again, 6 Little Egret, 3 Magpie, a Kestrel, 11 Stock Dove, 122 Wood Pigeon, 305 Skylark, 1 Sand Martin, 50 Swallow, 94 House Martin, 25 House Sparrow, 1100 Tree Sparrow but numbers were difficult to get to grips with, 6 Grey Wagtail, 35 Alba Wagtail, 1188 Meadow Pipit, 6 Rock Pipit, 101 Chaffinch, 3 Brambling, 48 Greenfinch, 1132 Linnet, 962 Goldfinch, 5 Siskin, a Lapland Bunting and 115 Reed Bunting.

The sea had 6 Brent Geese, 4 Barnacle Geese, 686 Pink-footed Geese, 3 Whooper Swan, 1 Teal, 17 Wigeon, 13 Common Scoter, a Red-breasted Merganser, 1 Great Northern Diver, 19 Red-throated Diver, a Manx Shearwater, 3 Gannet, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Kittiwake, 1 Little Gull, 1 Arctic Skua, 5 Sandwich Tern, 4 Arctic Tern and a fantastic 117 Common Tern for the time of year.

Also today the Garganey was still on Kilnsea wetlands along with 2500 Knot, 2 Spotted Redshank, a Greenshank and 310 Redshank with a Goosander on the Humber and 210 Brent Geese still on the Humber.

Ringing: 3 Song Thrush, 1 Blackbird, 6 Chiffchaff, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler, 36 Goldcrest, 1 Blue Tit, 8 Robin, 1 Wren, 1 Dunnock, 2 Chaffinch, 9 Goldfinch, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 1 Reed Bunting, 6 House Sparrow, 197 Tree Sparrow. (174 of 15 species).

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Wednesday, 09 October 2019

Watches: 0705-1530, 1620-1830.

It was a great day of movement overland with some brilliant totals of Passerines, good numbers of Hirundines, Pipits and Finches while more Blue tits headed south though nothing to rival Falsterbo!

Sightings today included 2 Crane which came soth with a flock of Pink-feet, but u-turned at the Warren, the Little Bunting remained occasionally showing well in Big hedge area and there are now 3 Red-breasted Flycatcher (with one at the Point, the White horse pub and seaside road in Easington) and a Firecrest on Beacon lane                                                                                                                             

There was a decline in migrant numbers with final totals of a Short-eared Owl, 1 Jack Snipe, a Siberian Chiffchaff, 35 Chiffchaff, 10 Yellow-browed Warbler, a Reed Warbler, 14 Blackcap, 2 Eastern Lesser Whitethroat, a Blythi Lesser Whitethroat still at the warren, 58 Goldcrest, 1000+ Starling, 7 Ring Ouzel, 30 Blackbird, a Fieldfare, 90 Redwing, 50 Song Thrush, 60 Robin, 2 Pied Flycatcher, 4 Black Redstart, 5 Redstart, 2 Whinchat, 9 Stonechat, 3 Wheatear, 2 Lapland Bunting and 4 Brambling.

Overland vis-migging was brilliant with some fine totals, 3 Magpie, 2 Carrion Crow, 1 Marsh Harrier, a Kestrel, 9 Stock Dove, 1 Lapwing, 8 Blue Tit, 2 Great Tit, 383 Skylark, 3 Sand Martin, 125 Swallow, 242 House Martin, a Mistle Thrush, 17 House Sparrow, 1251 Tree Sparrow, 9 Dunnock, a Flava Wagtail, 11 Grey Wagtail, 53 Alba Wagtail, 1630 Meadow Pipit, 14 Rock Pipit, 173 Chaffinch, 2 Brambling, 47 Greenfinch, 1921 Linnet, 1321 Goldfinch, 4 Redpoll, 14 Siskin, a Lapland Bunting, 3 Yellowhammer and 151 Reed Bunting. The sea was steady apart from the 1246 Pink-footed Geese which flew south while also moving 4 Wigeon, 7 Common Scoter, 13 Red-throated Diver, 3 Gannet, a Shag, 7 Cormorant, an Arctic Skua, 5 Sandwich Tern and 31 Common Tern.

Also today the Garganey was still on Kilnsea wetlands, 210 Brent Geese on the Humber and 116 Pink-footed Geese on Easington straight.

Ringing: 1 Redwing, 4 Song Thrush, 1 Blackbird, 2 Chiffchaff, 6 Goldcrest, 3 Blue Tit, 6 Robin, 7 Chaffinch, 3 Lesser Redpoll,  5 House Sparrow, 221 Tree Sparrow. (258 of 11 species).

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Tuesday, 08 October 2019

Watches: 0705-1345, 1650-1830.

The Little Bunting remained in the Warren to Big hedge area and the Red-breasted Flycatcher by the White horse pub in Easington. A Jay wandering around the warren area eventually trapped itself in the Heligoland trap.                                                     

There was a decline in migrant numbers with final totals of a Short-eared Owl, 2 Jack Snipe, 27 Chiffchaff, 8 Yellow-browed Warbler, a Reed Warbler, 1 Grasshopper Warbler, 16 Blackcap, 2 Eastern Lesser Whitethroat, a Blythi Lesser Whitethroat, 63 Goldcrest, 2000 Starling, 2 Ring Ouzel, 25 Blackbird, a Fieldfare, 119 Redwing, 90 Song Thrush, 3 Mistle Thrush, 40 Robin, a Pied Flycatcher, 3 Black Redstart, 4 Redstart, 2 Whinchat, 11 Stonechat, 5 Wheatear, a Tree Pipit, 3 Rock Pipit and 8 Brambling.

The sea was steady with 38 Brent Geese, 1 Pale-bellied Brent, 394 Pink-footed Geese, a Whooper Swan, 7 Pintail, 20 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 7 Common Scoter, 2 Velvet Scoter, 2 Eider, 2 Red-throated Diver, 3 Gannet, a Shag, 7 Cormorant, 2 Little Gull, an adult Caspian Gull,  1 Pomarine Skua, 5 Sandwich Tern, 14 Arctic Tern and 12 Common Tern.

Overland vis-migging saw a good movement with the 6 Bearded Tit threatening to fly south but returning back north to their reed bed along the canal plus 2 Jackdaw, 4 Rook, 2 Carrion Crow, 2 Marsh Harrier, 3 Sparrowhawk, 28 Lapwing, 9 Blue Tit, 6 Great Tit, 430 Skylark, 80 Swallow, 16 House Martin, 31 House Sparrow, 450 Tree Sparrow, 9 Dunnock, a Flava Wagtail, 6 Grey Wagtail, 9 Alba Wagtail, 483 Meadow Pipit, 32 Rock Pipit, 66 Chaffinch, 6 Brambling, 42 Greenfinch, 1293 Linnet, 432 Goldfinch, 9 Siskin, 2 Lapland Bunting, 2 Yellowhammer and 72 Reed Bunting.

Kilnsea wetlands held a Garganey, 183 Wigeon, 5 Pintail, 2 Tufted Duck, a Spotted Redshank and 2 Greenshank while just outside the area 1500 Pink-footed Geese were still in fields northwest of Sammies.

Ringing: 4 Blackbird, 3 Song Thrush, 3 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 9 Goldcrest, 3 Blue Tit, 1 Wren, 9 Robin, 1 Dunnock, 13 Goldfinch, 1 Chaffinch, 1 House Sparrow, 51 Tree Sparrow. (103 of 13 species).

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Monday, 07 October 2019

Watches: 0700-1000.

The SIBERIAN STONECHAT was still present this morning, but vanished as the rain started. The Little Bunting remained elusive and flighty in the Warren to Southfield farm area and the Red-breasted Flycatcher by the White horse pub. The 6 Bearded Tit remained along the canal.                                                  

Migrants were boosted a little by a small arrival in the afternoon with 2 Jack Snipe, 2 Woodcock, a Willow Warbler, 2 Siberian Chiffchaff, 93 Chiffchaff, 19 Yellow-browed Warbler, 6 Reed Warbler, 31 Blackcap, 3 Eastern Lesser Whitethroat, a Blythi Lesser Whitethroat, a Whitethroat, 1 Barred Warbler, 215 Goldcrest, a Pied Flycatcher, 3000 Starling, 20 Ring Ouzel, 125 Blackbird, a Fieldfare, 1700 Redwing, 500 Song Thrush, 4 Mistle Thrush, 320 Robin, 4 Black Redstart, 5 Redstart, a Whinchat, 17 Stonechat, 5 Wheatear, 2 Tree Pipit, 8 Rock Pipit, 3 Lapland Bunting at the narrows, 44 Siskin and 53 Brambling.

Over the sea it was relatively quiet after the good Duck movements recently with only 6 Brent Geese, Gadwall, 1 Mallard, 4 Shoveler, 23 Pintail, 43 Teal, 24 Wigeon, 34 Common Scoter, 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Eider, a Red-breasted Merganser, 10 Red-throated Diver, 7 Gannet, a Shag, 7 Cormorant, 1 Little Gull, 5 Sandwich Tern and 1 Common Tern. Overland movement saw a small trickle head south 2 Jackdaw, 23 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 170 Starling plus 200 in/off, a Grey Wagtail, 23 Meadow Pipit, 13 Rock Pipit, 9 Chaffinch and 6 Reed Bunting.

Kilnsea wetlands held 226 Wigeon, a Spotted Redshank, 1 Black-tailed Godwit and 650 Knot while just outside the area a huge flock of 3000 Pink-footed Geese arrived from the north settling in fields between Easington and Out Newton.

Ringing: 1 Kingfisher, 6 Blackbird, 30 Song Thrush, 15 Redwing, 6 Blackcap, 3 Reed Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 29 Goldcrest, 3 Blue Tit, 1 Wren, 54 Robin, 1 Dunnock, 1 Goldfinch, 1 Chaffinch, 1 House Sparrow, 2 Tree Sparrow, 2 Reed Bunting. (160 of 17 species).

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Sunday, 06 October 2019

The day began with continuous rain and very low cloud making it difficult out in the field, obviously making it hard for migrants to see land and no doubt many just passed unseen overhead. Eventually early afternoon the rain slackened and with patches of blue sky more Thrushes began to drop in, no doubt being able to see land after their epic journey. The radios which had been busy with the odd Yellow-browed Warbler and Ring Ouzel soon cranked up as more birds began to appear.

The highlight of the day was a female type SIBERIAN STONECHAT presumed 'Mauras' by the Crown and Anchor pub which showed well. It was trapped soon after to help with the ongoing assessment of this difficult recently split group. In reality this could be the first confirmed record for Maura at Spurn. While everyone was watching this bird a Little Bunting had been found showing well at Canal scrape, a Red-breasted Flycatcher in Easington by the white horse pub and late evening 2 Marsh Warbler were just north of the breach showing well. Along the canal the 6 Bearded Tit were still present.

Migrant totals were 5 Jack Snipe, 5 Short-eared Owl, a Willow Warbler, 63 Chiffchaff, 2 Siberian Chiffchaff, 28 Yellow-browed Warbler, a Reed Warbler, 2 Grasshopper Warbler, 26 Blackcap, 1 Garden Warbler, 3 'eastern type' Lesser Whitethroat, a Blythi Lesser Whitethroat, 210 Goldcrest, 15 Ring Ouzel, 1200 Redwing, 1100 Song Thrush, 330 Robin, 2 Pied Flycatcher, 5 Black Redtstart, 10 Redstart, 4 Whinchat, 11 Stonechat, 12 Wheatear, a Yellow wagtail, 1 Tree Pipit, 18 Rock Pipit, 80 Brambling, 70 Siskin and a Lapland Bunting.

Ringing: Siberian Stonechat, 39 Robin, 1 Redstart, 4 Redwing, 1 Blackbird, 14 Song Thrush, 1 Blackcap, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 8 Goldcrest, 5 Tree Sparrow, 1 Siskin

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Saturday, 05 October 2019

A few good birds seen today without being outstanding, highlighted by 6 Bearded Tit in Sykes field, a Barred Warbler opposite the Obs and at least 23 Yellow-browed Warbler. 

Migarnt totals were as follows with 3 Jack Snipe, a Jay, 4 Willow Warbler, 50+ Chiffchaff, a Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, 19 Blackcap, 1 Whitethroat, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 5 'Eastern' Lesser Whitethroat, with at least one definitely Siberian being trapped at the Warren, 107 Goldcrest, 5 Ring Ouzel, 370 Redwing, 5 Redstart, 3 Whinchat, 30 Stonechat, 3 Tree Pipit, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 33 Brambling, 5 Ssikin, a Snow Bunting and a Lapland Bunting.

The 3rd Cal year Caspian Gull was again on Kilnsea wetlands. Full details to come.

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Friday, 04 October 2019

The anticipation in the air as birds arrived in from the sea was vivid as observers wait to see if the big fall will be on this weekend. Decent numbers this afternoon and evening bode well, while good numbers of Duck over the sea added to a good day.

The Red-breasted Flycatcher was again along Beacon lane, but no sign of the Booted Warbler today. The Great White Egret was again in fields at Sammies and the 3rd cal year Caspian Gull on Kilnsea wetlands..

Decent migrant totals with an arrival late afternoon, 2 Jack Snipe, 1 Willow Warbler, 64 Chiffchaff, 16 Yellow-browed Warbler, 14 Blackcap, 2 Lesser Whitethroat, 22 Goldcrest, a Pied Flycatcher, 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 8 Ring Ouzel, 530 Redwing, 94 Song Thrush, 3 Mistle Thrush, 30 Robin, 2 Redstart, 2 Whinchat, 20 Stonechat, 1 Wheatear, 1 Yellow Wagtail, Lapland Bunting north at the Warren and 12 Brambling.

The sea had a fantastic movement of Duck especially late morning with many coming in from the east and continuing straight up the Humber with 15 Brent Geese, 2 Pale-bellied Brent, 2 Whooper Swan, 3 Gadwall, 4 Mallard, 4 Shoveler, 46 Pintail, 247 Teal, 1588 Wigeon, 10 Velvet Scoter, 207 Common Scoter, 2 Scaup, 9 Tufted Duck, 6 Red-breasted Merganser, 43 Red-throated Diver, a Sooty Shearwater, 2 Manx Shearwater, 102 Gannet, 22 Cormorant, 22 Sandwich Tern, 12 Common Tern, 1 Arctic Tern, Kittiwake, 6 Guillemot and 38 Auk sp

Overland movement saw a relative trickle head south 3 Sparrowhawk, a Marsh Harrier, 9 Snipe in/off,  9 Rook, 6 Jackdaw, 28 Skylark, 6 Swallow, 20 House Martin, 80 Starling plus 25 in/off, 14 House Sparrow, 350 Tree Sparrow, 2 Grey Wagtail, 14 Alba Wagtail, 138 Meadow Pipit, 15 Rock Pipit, 6 Chaffinch, 9 Greenfinch, .

Ringing: 1 Blackbird, 4 Song Thrush, 7 Redwing, 4 Blackcap, 1 Willow Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Yellow-browed Warbler, 2 Goldcrest, 1 Pied Flycatcher, 7 Blue Tit, 5 Great Tit, 1 Wren, 1 Robin, 5 Dunnock, 3 Goldfinch, 1 Chaffinch, 3 House Sparrow, 42 Tree Sparrow, 1 Rock Pipit. (97 of 18 species).

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Thursday, 03 October 2019

After a cold start with ground frost it was a warm and sunny day with generally light winds, but after dark rain and strong blustery southerly.

Watches: 0645-1300, 1430-1720.

A much calmer day made it pleasant out birding and saw a small arrival late morning with a decent days vismigging which saw interesting numbers of Little Egret and Blue Tit head south.

The BOOTED WARBLER was re-located in Well field in the Sunflower crop and showed well on and off all day as did the Red-breasted Flycatcher on Beacon lane. There was an increase to at least 14 Yellow-browed Warbler today, while a Great White Egret by Long bank later flew south. 

Migrant totals were 3 Willow Warbler, 90 Chiffchaff, 1 Reed Warbler, 11 Blackcap, 6 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Whitethroat, 31 Goldcrest, a Treecreeper, 2 Ring Ouzel, 62 Blackbird, a Fieldfare, 385 Redwing, 25 Song Thrush, a Mistle Thrush, 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Redstart, 2 Whinchat, 11 Stonechat, 3 Wheatear, a White Wagtail, 2 Rock Pipit, 14 Brambling, a Hawfinch in Easington, 1 Bullfinch on Beacon lane, a Lesser Redpoll and 2 Lapland Bunting.

On the move were overland were 19 Little Egret, 9 Collared Dove, a Kestrel, 14 Magpie, 10 Jackdaw, 11 Rook, 17 Carrion Crow, 22 Blue Tit, 98 Skylark, 23 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 585 Starling, 39 House Sparrow, 540 Tree Sparrow, 12 Dunnock, 2 Flava Wagtail, 4 Grey Wagtail, 19 Alba Wagtail, 373 Meadow Pipit, 4 Rock Pipit, 16 Chaffinch, 28 Greenfinch, 496 Linnet, 37 Goldfinch, 2 Siskin, 3 Yellowhammer and 106 Reed Bunting. Over the sea 22 Brent Geese, 255 Pink-footed Geese, 15 Whooper Swan, 4 Tufted Duck, a Red-breasted Merganser, 1 Great Crested Grebe, 1 Sooty Shearwater, 3 Manx Shearwater, 40 Kittiwake, 1390 Little Gull, 22 Sandwich Tern, 3 Common Tern, 2 Great Skua, 3 Arctic Skua and 1112 Auk sp.

Kilnsea wetlands had a 3rd Cal year Caspian Gull, 7 Pintail, 9500 Knot, a Ruff, 639 Redshank among the usual species present with 14 Grey Partridge nearby and 1300 Shelduxck on the Humber. 

Ringing; 1 Great-spotted Woodpecker, 2 Song Thrush, 5 Redwing, 2 Blacbird, 2 Robin, 2 Stonechat, 6 Dunnock, 6 Blue Tit, 3 Great Tit, 6 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff, 1 Yellow-browed Warbler, 7 Goldcrest, 199 Tree Sparrow, 9 House Saprrow, 3 Chaffinch, 2 Brambling, 1 Linnet, 1 Lesser Redpoll, 19 Reed Bunting. (286 of 20 species).

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Wednesday, 02 October 2019

Early morning the BOOTED WARBLER was trapped in the Churchfield Heligoland trap, having not been seen beforehand and then not seen subsequently. A big suprise was a White Stork south high out over the sea, while the Red-breasted Flycatcher was again at the north end of Beacon lane, occasioanlly showing well. Early morning our first Whooper Swan of the autumn flew south over the triangle. There was no sign of the Rustic Bunting today.

Migrant totals were a Jack Snipe at Chalk bank, 8 Snipe, 30 Skylark, 5 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 5 Willow Warbler, 100 Chiffchaff, 4 Yellow-browed Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler, a Grasshopper Warbler, 12 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 1 Whitethroat, 30 Goldcrest, 1000 Starling, a Ring Ouzel, 2 Fieldfare, 18 Redwing, 16 Song Thrush, 4 Redstart, 2 Whinchat, 17 Stonechat, 8 Wheatear, a Tree Pipit and 2 Siskin.

It was a bit disappointing over the sea after the previous day with only 7 Barnacle Geese, 14 Wigeon, 2 Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, 9 Eider, 48 Common Scoter, 2 Red-breasted Merganser, 51 Red-throated Diver, a Manx Shearwater, 4 Great Crested Grebe, 39 Cormorant, 17 Gannet, 14 Kittiwake, 270 Little Gull, 10 Sandwich Tern, 5 Common Tern, 3 Great Skua, 1 Artic Skua and 160 Auk sp. Overland 6 Common Buzzard, a Hobby, 3 Jackdaw, 3 Rook, 69 Skylark, 15 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 9 House Sparrow, 270 Tree Sparrow, 11 Rock Pipit, 4 Greenfinch and 25 Reed Bunting. 

Other sightings included the Barnacle Goose still on Easington straight, 1020 Shelduck and a Spotted Redshank on the Humber, with an Avocet, 5 Lapwing, 7000 Knot, 177 Wigeon, 7 Pintail and 55 Teal on Kilnsea wetlands.

Ringing: 1 Great-spotted Woodpecker, 1 Redwing, 4 Song Thrush, 1 Stonechat, 4 Robin, 5 Wren, 5 Dunnock, 1 Blue Tit, 2 Grey Wagtail, 1 Booted Warbler, 9 Chiffchaff, 1 Willow Warbler, 8 Blackcap, 10 Goldcrest, 1 Chaffinch, 5 House Sparrow, 99 Tree Sparrow, 3 Reed Bunting. (161 of 18 species).

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Tuesday, 01 October 2019

Watches: 0645-1230, 1400-1600, 1700-1830.

A fantastic day overall despite the difficult strong north easterly wind with persistent driving rain which brought Thrushes wiffling down mainly into the Kew area, while over the sea it was good again with plenty of Skuas and a few oddities.

The month began with a bang with the finding of a skulky, but occasionally showy BOOTED WARBLER in Sykes/Corner field. The 11th record, but the first since September 2009, it is also the first October record for the Obs. If present tomorrow can birders please use the Sykes field entrance (the metal gates) rather than the Corner field entrance and walk round to view. Thank you. The RUSTIC BUNTING was still present late afternoon in big hedge on the weedy embankments and showed quite well upto dark. 

Other migrants today included a Hawfinch over Kilnsea which dropped in by the Riverside, 5 Yellow-browed Warbler, 3 Willow Warbler, 56 Chiffchaff, 2 Sedge Warbler, 11 Blackcap, 4 Lesser Whitethroat, 40 Goldcrest, 60 Blackbird, 500 Redwing, 180 Song Thrush, 5 Ring Ouzel, a Spotted Flycatcher, 4 Redstart, 1 Whinchat, 9 Stonechat, 10 Wheatear, 9 Grey Wagtail, 4 White Wagtail, 130 Meadow Pipit, a Tree Pipit, 1 Rock Pipit and a Siskin with a Common Sandpiper by the tank blocks.

The sea didnt disappoint today with 12 Brent Geese, 43 Barnacle Geese, 24 Wigeon, 13 Teal, 15 Tufted Duck, 770 Common Scoter, a Red-breasted Merganser, 157 Red-throated Diver, a Fulmar, 4 Sooty Shearwater, 33 Manx Shearwater, a Balearic Shearwater,192 Gannet, a Grey Phalarope, 86 Kittiwake, 226 Little Gull, 9 Sandwich Tern, 3 Common Tern, 1 Arctic Tern, 34 Great Skua, 6 Long-tailed Skua, 2 Pomarine Skua, 71 Arctic Skua, 91 Guillemot, 19 Razorbill, 1247 Auk sp and 4 Puffin.

Other sightings included a Barnacle Goose, 60 Pink-footed Geese, 1 Canada Goose and 315 Greylag Geese on Easington straight, 4 Avocet, 2 Black-tailed Godwit, 1000 Redshank, a Spotted Redshank, 1500 Knot, 1 Greenshank and a Little Gull on Kilnsea wetlands, while heading south overland 61 Swallow and 46 House Martin made use of the strong tail wind.

Ringing: 1 Guillemot, 2 Dunnock, 1 Blackbird, 3 Song Thrush, 1 Blackcap, 1 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 1 Siskin, 1 Tree Sparrow. (15 of 9 species).

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