Wednesday 20 August 2008

Tophill Reed Warblers

Reed Warbler
ditto
Wall (Brown)
Reed Warblers are still feeding youngsters in their nest at Tophill, which is where these pictures were taken. When the sun comes out the reserve is full of butterflies, especially round 'O' reservoir and the buddleia bushes near the Visitor Centre.

Spurn High Tide Again

Knot
Redshank
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ditto
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Turnstone
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Sanderling
Grey Plover
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Wheatear
Reed Bunting (juvenile)
Swallow
Abstract of Knot!!!

Wednesday 13 August 2008

Low Tide at Spurn

Willow Warbler (juvenile)
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Wheatear
ditto
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Whitethroat
ditto
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Linnet (juvenile)
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Starling (juvenile)
Common Blue
Migrant Hawker
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Common Darter
Common Darter

Although Spurn is fantastic at the moment at high tides because of the incredibly close views of breeding-plumaged waders, there is also plenty to see away from the mudflats. I indulged in some "pishing" near the tamarisk tree at the point and four juvenile Willow Warblers immediately came towards me for a closer look. There were at least another 2 nearby. The Wheatear was also in the area, with another at Sammy's Point, Easington. The Dragonflies and butterflies were especially abundant around the Canal Zone!

Tuesday 5 August 2008

High Tides at Spurn

High tides at Spurn are excellent at the moment. You can get incredibly close to Whimbrel, Knot, Bar-tailed Godwit, Grey Plover, Turnstone, Little Ringed Plover and most of the other common waders. There are also lots of juvenile Willow Warblers on passage, but haven't managed to get a decent photo of one - yet.....
Whimbrel
Whimbrel
Whimbrel
Whimbrel
Bar-tailed Godwit
Bar-tailed Godwit
Knot
Knot
Grey Plover
Grey Plover
Grey Plover
Little Ringed Plover (Juvenile)
Turnstone
Wood Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper
Knot & Dunlin
Redshank
Redshank
Sandwich Tern (above & below)
Whitethroat (juvenile)
Swallow (Juvenile)
Heron (Stone Creek)