Curlew

Haunting call and then they appeared.

One came a little later and I managed to get a piccy.

BarredWarbler

 This bird has stayed around for quite a while now down by the Warren. Certainly liked the berry bush

Pheasant

Coming back from Sammies Point ,  Kath spotted this Pheasant and got a cracking shot of it
before it jumped off and scurried away. Nicely done.

Chiffchaff

Small influx of Chiffchaff this week. Well worth the slow methodic method for a photo.Going looking for the Dusky at the Dell

Blackcap in the Crown Car park

 One day we had quite a few Blackcap that were quite tolerant and gave us some superb views.A mixture of male and female it was quite a treat.

Water Rail

This was quite comical . Whilst watching the Jack Snipe a Water Rail came from behind and nearly gave the Snipe a heart attack.If anyone ever asks , a Jack Snipe can jump about six foot in the air.

Widgeon

Small flock of Widgeon flying across the Wetlands towards the Humber.

Little Stint

On the Kilnsea Wetlands (thanks to RickS) who found it. My first decent picture of a Little Stint

Hawfinch

 Theres not a lot to say.

Absolutely fab bird. Luckily there was no blood this time.

Just a few Flight shots

Snowbunting

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First of the year on beach just below Sandy Beaches ,Stayed around foir a couple of days then off on its way

Osprey

Reported flying over the Humber just managed to get a couple of quick distance shots.Our first for the year

Great Snipe

Certainly the best bird of the week was the Great Snipe which for two days made its home Warrenby Cottage car parking area.

 Showing no regard for the Birders around , it fed up throughout the day and became the most photographed bird of the week ( probably just behind the previous weeks Wryneck ).

 Having only ever seen one before and at great distance in bad light this was a treat and a half.Whether there has ever been one quite as "friendly" I dont know , but I would think very hard to find

 Unfortunately there had to be trouble. After being centre of attraction for two days , the dead body was found early morning , having been attacked and killed by either cat fox or other predator

Terrible end to a lovely bird , but nature will be nature