Masked Shrike

Wow! Mega at Kilnsea today a juvenile Masked Shrike. Also seen were Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher, Red Breasted Flycatcher, Whinchat, Sparrowhawk, Redstart, Wheatear, Stonechat, and Barred Warbler

Spurn

Went hunting for Red backed Shrike today as there had been 5 reported there yesterday and Dave still needs a male. Sadly only one was found, a female but still great to see and we had excellent scope views. We also had fleeting views of a Red breasted Flycatcher but no other rarities of note

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

Red Breasted Flycatcher and Yellow Browed Warbler

Quick dash to Flamborough this afternoon proved very fruitful. On the way we saw a slim winged buzzard with bright white rump from the car. Boom!! Rough-Legged Buzzard.
 At Flamborough in the Old Plantation we were quickly onto the Yellow Browed Warbler. Also present were several Redwing and Fieldfare feeding on berries. Several Brambling were also present with flocks of feeding Long tailed Tits and Goldcrest. Best of all though was the sudden appearance of a Red Breasted Flycatcher. Boom!!