Following a call from Steve I headed down to Hayling Island to connect with the reported Pied Flycatcher at Northney.  The bird showed really well for several minutes on a dead branch in the hedge adjacent to the public footpath at SU723037.  A Spotted Flycatcher was also present and perched next to the Pied Flycatcher briefly. 

Pied Flycatcher, Northney, Hayling Island - 24 Aug 09.  The bird's back wasn't always hunched as shown in this particular image. 

   Earlier on in the day I walked down the Titchfield Canal path.  The highlight was three Yellow Wagtail feeding around the feet of a small herd of cattle.  Other species of note included:  Cetti's Warbler - 4 (several others heard) ;   Whinchat - 2;   Sedge Warbler - 1;   Blackcap - male;   Reed Bunting - 3 and Sparrowhawk - male. 

Good birding,

Tony T   BSc (Hons) Geosci (Open)