Showing posts with label Bonelli's Warbler. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bonelli's Warbler. Show all posts

Sunday, October 4, 2020

Western Bonelli's Warbler, Easington

 





Well this was an unexpected bonus for the day. Just about to set off and walk the canal and round the triangle when my phone rang, it was John with news of the Bonelli's,  Knowing we don't have a radio it was good that he gave us the nod on this bird so we could hopefully see the bird and avoid the wacky races rush. We were soon stood in a field of stubble catching fleeting glimpses of this warbler as it fed and flitted through the sycamore tree, brilliant. It soon flew and appeared to come down around the terminal edge in the vireo area. We were quite happy with our views and the crowds had built up again with no social distancing, so we went off to Sammy's for the Wood Warbler. One of those magical days at Spurn, its been a while since we have had a day like today. Wonder what tomorrow will bring?!

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Western Bonelli's Warbler



Hartlepool Headland today and what a day it was ! After spending a few hours watching the Pallid Swift, we headed back to the car for a coffee. What a nice surprise to see that the Bonelli's Warbler had been relocated in the sycamores in the square next to the car park. Now, this was probably the most difficult bird to find with a howling wind blowing every leaf and 50 birders all giving different directions. It didn't help with 2 blackcaps and a chiffchaff being in the same tree! Another new UK first for us, so we had 2 today taking Karen's UK list to 352. A fantastic day.
Now, we just need to see that Isabaline Shrike that was at Donna Nook today........