I set off early from Beverley to Spurn this morning. An uneventful drive through saw me arriving at around 7.30, not much after the sun had broken through.

First stop was Canal Scrape to see the long staying Temmincks Stint. It was quite distant on the mud towards the left of the hide.

Quite a few wigeon and teal on the water but no sign of any migrants.

A wryneck from the night before was shouted out, showing on the rocks opposite cliff farm. A quick drive down and there it was. Mainly hanging around the rocks and coming into view periodically, a short spell out on the mud in nice light provided a nice photo opportunity. It remained faithful to the rocks for the hour or so that I was there.

news of a red-breasted flycatcher at the Warren crackled over the radio, and within a few minutes I was watching one of my favourite Autumn migrants.

I was quite mobile and for a while was not on view. I made my way back towards the car and as I was passing the bushes at the gate I noticed a small bird drop in. I waited a while and sure enough the RBF popped out in front of me. A crowd soon gathered then it continued north, settling for a while to feed around Pallas’s Pond.

It gave some good views, then I went to have another look on Canal Scrape. This time the Temmincks Stint was showing nicely in front of the hide and it was with a Dunlin which gave a nice size comparison.

I ended the session looking for yellow-browed warblers near the Crown and Anchor. I must have had at least half a dozen very fleeting views of what appeared to be two birds. Their characteristic call mostly gave away their presence, however they never stayed in the same place long enough for a photo. A nice brambling was also flying around giving a real Autumnal feel.

A great morning again at the Uk’s premier wildlife watching venue.