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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Just returning home from the Sibe Blue Robin dip on Shetland when I noticed a rake of cars in the Wetlands car park @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social What's going on I wondered? Lesser Yellowlegs at Beacon Ponds, flew off south at 5.15pm. Phew! @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Eye-browed Thrush trapped in Church Field @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social this morning

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

4 Ravens blogging around @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social midday onwards. Still a scarce bird here and possibly equal record count. Great pick up by Hazel Wiseman. Thanks!

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Another real blustery day in Kilnsea making it really hard going at Beacon Ponds although a few Knot and Bar-wits helped liven things up a bit. Single Juv Curlew Sands and 1cy Caspian Gull best otherwise @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

2 of 3 Curlew Sands at Beacon Ponds this morning. Also 12 Pintail, Juv Caspian Gull @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Highlights of an exciting few days both locally and a little further afield! No sign of the Pec Sand this morning at Beacon Ponds or Easington Lagoons but Purple Sand and Little Stint @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Egyptian Nightjar on Shetland, must be wondering why with todays weather!

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Pec Sand still showing well at Beacon Ponds this afternoon

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A few bits and pieces at Beacon Ponds this morning including 2 Little Stints, Wood Sand (left south), Purple Sand, 2 Pintail and a Juv Caspian Gull @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A few common migrants about @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social today including this rather mobile Wood Warbler at Kilnsea Church yard and a handful of Pied Fly's

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Purple Sand (and Little Gull) still at Beacon Ponds this morning but as expected rather quiet overall on the 'low' high tide's @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Purple Sand reappeared at Beacon Ponds with one of 10 Ruff but plenty of raptors to spook them. 3 Curlew Sands late morning included my first Juv of the year @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Spotted Redshank still at Beacon Ponds+ White-rumped Sand, Curlew Sand, 2 Short-eared Owls @bsky.app @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Adult Roseate Tern, White-rumped Sand, Curlew Sand and 27 Yellow Wagtail Beacon Ponds @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

An enjoyable WeBS count at Beacon Ponds this morning including a healthy total of 613 Ringed Plover. Also 3 Curlew Sands, White-rumped Sand and juv Caspian Gull @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The juvenile Purple Sand even had the decency to stand still for a few seconds at Beacon Ponds this morning. Also White-rumped Sand and 3 Curlew Sands @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Purple Sand showing remarkably well at Beacon Ponds this evening though quite surprised when the government mega alert sounded! Also White-rumped Sandpiper and Curlew Sand @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A bit of video of the adult White-rumped Sandpiper @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social today. It appears to be the bird first found on 17th July (streaking on rump etc) but does go missing for several days at a time

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper showing well at Beacon Ponds this evening. Something going on behind me too but I never looked to see what that was! @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper still at Beacon Ponds this evening. I won't trouble you with the heat haze excuse for this one but ..... @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Poor light and heat haze but everyone loves a Bee Eater don't they? Thanks @msabirder.bsky.social for the shout 👌

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Buff-breasted Sand still present at Beacon Ponds 5pm, nice surprise this morning for Stu Griffiths and Dave Pearce @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Black Tern Beacon Ponds+ Curlew Sand, 2 Garganey, 101 Med' Gulls, 6 Little Gulls, Ruff @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Green Woodpecker trapped and ringed @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social this morning

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Good numbers of Little Terns fledged this year at Beacon Ponds and nice to see a fair few juvenile's flying about. Two adult Roseate Terns this evening @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Two Garganey on Beacon Ponds this morning, also Juv Black Tern. Kilnsea Wetlands finally dried up! 😢 @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Impressive count of 192 Little Gulls loafing on the dry mud at Kilnsea Wetlands this morning before being seen off by a Marsh Harrier @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

With only a few thousand waders to look at @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social I thought I'd do a bit of gulling! Yellow-legged Gull at Kilnsea Wetlands, also 2 Little Stints and Quail heard calling again this evening @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Not what you want to hear on the Spurn radio when you've barely got back from the boozer Sunday morning. Guess I'll take it though, Buff-breasted Sand delighting us all @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social today 😀

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper and Curlew Sand on Kilnsea Wetlands late afternoon, the latter scoring quite high on the moult scale @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper still on Kilnsea Wetlands this morning as well as several Yellow Wags. Only a tad of water left now @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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mickturton.bsky.social @mickturton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Didn't have this on my expected list when I sat having a cuppa in the garden.😳🥳

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Kilnsea White-rumped Sandpiper taking off to reveal a few dark streaks in the area of the white rump. Never observed this before on the numerous others I've seen but without the aid of digital photography I doubt I would have. Far from unprecedented it would seem. Who knew?

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper, Wood Sand and Green Sand Kilnsea Wetlands this morning @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Dunlin getting a bit arsey with the White-rumped Sandpiper at Kilnsea today

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Whimbrel enjoying a wash and brush up at Kilnsea Wetlands today. Looking at the water levels it better make the most of it unless we get a sudden downpour of rain @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

3 of 4 cracking Black -tailed Godwits that dropped onto Kilnsea Wetlands late afternoon today. Single adult Roseate on Beacon Ponds this morning and a healthy count of 193 Sand Martins resting on the dried mud/sand @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

One of the Roseate Terns showed better at Beacon Ponds late morning. At least 3 adults present + 35 Little Gulls Kilnsea Wetlands @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Bit of record footage of one of the two Roseate Terns at Beacon Ponds this morning both unringed. Also 16 Little Gulls, Short-eared Owl @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

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John Hewitt @wathingsmecca.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Still around 60 Little Gulls on Kilnsea Wetlands this morning. Also 2 adult Roseate Terns on Beacon Ponds but no sign of the Pacific Golden Plover @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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