Speculigera speculation

With the day off, I headed up to Flamborough with Mark Speck to successfully twitch the might-be Atlas Flycatcher. After brief initial views in the canopies of the trees on the opposite side of the ravine at South Landing, it then reappeared lower down and much closer, allowing some pretty decent views; however, it didn't stay still for long making it difficult to get in the scope, and even more difficult to photograph - I grabbed a few hand-held shots.

Ficedula sp. at South Landing, Flamborough Head

There's been a lot said online about this bird (most usefully on the Surfbirds forum), but I understand the results of its DNA test might be available as early as next week. So fingers crossed! But whatever the answer, it is a very smart little bird and well worth the journey.

On the way home we had a Red Kite over the A1 between Blyth and Ranby - the first I've seen in Notts this year. I then had an uneventful spin round Collingham and Girton. Best were 2 Wheatears next to the Main Pit at the former and probably at least 1000 hirundines over the A1133 Pit and Sailing Lake at the latter (including at least 200 House Martins feeding along Trent Lane).