Woodchat Shrike (twitch) Brading Marsh

A Woodchat Shrike was found yesterday (May 15th) at Fatting Marsh just to the south of Brading Marsh. However, early this morning (May 16th) it couldn't be found in that specific area, but luckily, it was seen again at the northern end of the marsh near Bembridge Ponds - and I got to see it around midday. My first since the 2017 bird at the relatively nearby New Bridge Pools (Carpenters Farm area). Also, a Hobby and Marsh Harrier seen. Otherwise: the odd Crossbill and a few hirundines have gone over (Haddon's Pits yesterday) and x8 Crossbill over Nansen Hill on May 18th. 

Unmistakable - at times showed better than my record shots might suggest! and at its closest only a few meters away. 

Painted Lady Luccombe Farm May 20th

Meanwhile in Hampshire:

Hudsonian Godwit-ad female-Titchfield Haven NR, Hants,GR8 find by @MarkFra64259515 & the first for the home county,really enjoyed this bird,even though I found the first for Portugal with @PeterAlfrey Terceira, Azores-July 2007 & seen on the nest in Churchill, CA this was class! pic.twitter.com/bCeagIVDSt

— Wader-World 🌍 (@Waderworld1) May 17, 2025