Shorelark and Pallas's Warbler

Fantastic to see a Shorelark on a Norfolk beach in the sunshine! We were also given an added bonus of a Pallas's Warbler in nearby bushes.

Correction, Four New Species!

The swift seen at Hartlepool Head has now been re-identified as a juvenile Pallid Swift. Good!

Three new species on a day!

Incredible day on the East coast yesterday. Daurian  (Isabelline) Shrike  Flamborough and a flock of 40-50 Twite. Siberian Stonechat at Scalby Mills. Finally up to Hartlepool for the Western Bonelli's Warbler. Bonus of the day was a Pallid Swift that was spotted by birders viewing the warbler and gave good views as it circled overhead. Or so we thought! Now been identified as a juvenile Common Swift. Aaargh!! Several Blackcap and Goldcrest were also seen feeding with the warbler.

Dusky Warbler

Brilliant birding day yesterday at Flamborough Head. Dusky warbler seen poorly at South Landing in the morning but we were rewarded with excellent views later in the afternoon. Also seen at the Old Plantation were a very showy Red breasted Flycatcher and many Goldcrest and Chiffchaff. A Mealy Redpoll was also seen well. The rarities continued with a rather distant Great Grey Shrike near the lighthouse and a male Ring Ouzel. We missed out on a Raddes Warbler in Buckton but still had a fine day in a very special part of England

Yellow-Browed Warbler, Firecrest and jack Snipe

Lovely warm sunshine at the east coast for some quality birding at Spurn today. Highlights were good views of Yellow-browed Warbler and Firecrest and a bobbing Jack Snipe. Also seen were Curlew Sandpiper Grey Plover and Sparrowhawk.