I still need this Species for Spurn and I admit to being slow off the mark due to commitments and the nature of the Bird. I'd settle for a listen! Anyway I had a "good go" on Tuesday and Wednesday morning but not a whisper at Sites 2 and 3. I gave the Point a miss! The hail thunderstorms didn't help and I couldn't linger by the Gas Terminal for obvious reasons. So, my wait continues. However, I did sneak a Hobby and a noteworthy 22 Shelducks. I did try Snakey Lane also for a Holmpton Year Tick but no luck there either. Still time I guess with plenty of reports this Year.
After a coffee and scone in Patrington I made my way down to Patrington Haven to try and photograph Reed Warbler. You may remember I didn't manage any pics at Skeffling when Robert was here. I parked up by the bridge and waited. There were still a few thunderstorms around but they were isolated and infrequent. No hail today!
With vegetation high and a flat topography sightings were mainly limited to flight views. I managed Marsh Harrier (male and female), Mute Swan (20), Black Swan...
I drove down to the bridge which gave me the best view of the reeds. I remained in the car and this paid off when a Kingfisher alighted on the bridge momentarily. Frustrating, as I was as ready as I could be with the camera. Exceptional eyesight...the Bird that is!
I could hear Reed Warblers and there was plenty of activity with young no doubt having fledged by now This gave me a better chance, Eventually they gave themselves away...
I gave it 3 hours, enjoying what came and went, recording 30 Species. Later on, between the downpours, I sat on the barrier by the Bridge, so I could view both sides of the channel. Things had quietened down somewhat BUT again with patience, I got better views...
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