Autumn Migration at Spurn
Last month, I was lucky enough to spend a week birding at Spurn Bird Observatory, Yorkshire, on the North East coast. After visiting in September ( click HERE to see my previous Spurn blog post ), I was hooked and keen to go again in peak migration season. Spurn Bird Observatory's recording area stretches from Easington, right down the the far end of the point, and is well known among birders for having a very impressive list of rarities. Spurn is also known for receiving huge numbers of commoner migrants during peak passage period. I was lucky to have timed my visit just right as the weather conditions that week were near-enough perfect; overcast, light rain and easterly wind. I've included this photo of a Goldcrest first as they were one of the highlights of the trip, which were arriving throughout the week. They were absolutely everywhere, even in the pub car park! Wherever I walked Goldcrests were flitting around and calling all around - very special to see. It is unbel...