Martin Standley
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Is Brett still peering out to sea off Hornsea? He found some cracking birds at Bransholme, shows the value of regular visits. That list is mainly his and mine and a couple of others since about 1990. I only visit about half a dozen times a year now, when in the area, but always see something worthwhile even if it's just Stonechat or Buzzard (both decent birds for Hull). Noticed I missed a few species: kittiwake, Fulmar, iceland and Glaucous gulls, Spotshank, mentioned in the 'Birds of the Hull Area' book which has a site guide (but it's called 'North Bransholme'). Covers East Park with a species/breeding list too - cracking site list there: Red-rumped Swallow, Temminck's stint, Hoopoe, Laughing Gull and Yank Wigeon!
Thanks for the info I'll make contact and take it from there.yep east Park also has some potential although I haven't seen anything as impressive as those you mentioned, my 'rarest' birds there are common sandpiper, Jay and redstart.