Spurned

Today I visited Spurn Point for the first time in two and a half decades. The first time, I remember biting cold and bleak desolation but today was warm and sunny.


Along with enjoying the scenery some birdwatching took place with great views of waders and departing summer migrants. I was also very happy to get a handful of "lifers".

Curlew Sandpiper
Little Gull
Marsh Harrier
and
Spotted Flycatcher (a red list species).

While walking around the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve (also a National Nature Reserve) we saw this Sand Lizard basking on a fence.

The area is also notable for its archaeology; much of it associated with coastal defence during world war two. The picture below shows a "sound mirror" used to detect the approach of enemy bombers.