Western Bonellis Warbler

I had 2 trips up to bempton today to try and see a western bonellis warbler first found yesterday in the car park area.
It was there from the off but quite elusive and flighty.
I stayed while about 11.30 having seen it up to 4 times but with no real opportunities for a photo.
I looked at some shots on the net when I got back and it appeared that it showed weel in the evening yesterday so I went up again for the last hour of light.
It was showing really well in the car park when I got there but then went quite a while undercover.
It did show very well in the last half hour but I was struggling for light by then. The bird was beautifully marked and when it did put in an appearance in the sunshine it was stunning.
A lifer for me and the good start we have had to Autumn continues.
What next?
















Common Rosefinch

I had another trip to Spurn this morning full of expectation of some more good birds. it didn't quite live up to what I was hoping for but I managed to see a few common migrants such as whinchat, redstart, pied flycatcher, white throat and willow warbler.
There was a smattering of other decent birds about including a sparrowhawk, water rail, little egret and a couple of greenshank.
I was pleased to catch up with one of the common rosefinches that have been present for a few days.
I have posted one shot and 2 crops of the same image. I was quite happy with the mornings work but this was somewhat overshadowed with the news of yet another east yorkshire mega in the form of a brown flycatcher at Buckton.
One day I might manage to catch up with one.