Aside from spectacular seabirds, there's a lot to be said for an East Coast location for a reserve, especially in autumn. Today was a good day to be nearby, which I, of course, wasn't.
First came a report of a Red-breasted Flycatcher in the Dell, seen by a few lucky people and at the same time a Brambling joined the mass of other finches and Tree Sparrows in the feeding station. Later in the day one or two Yellow-browed Warblers were found in the small plantation by the overflow car park. These Siberian gems pass through the East Coast regularly from late September to the end of October, but the distance they travel and our brief association with them makes them a joy to see. Today they arrived en-force and Bempton was lucky enough to host two. Fingers crossed more will be found as autumn progresses.