Lodmoor RSPB - Sat 5 May

Ellie had her one of her best friends visiting today so I took Tristan out for the afternoon and we set off for Weymouth and a visit to Lodmoor RSPB reserve. We were lucky enough to avoid all but a few odd drops of rain as I pushed Tristan around the reserve in his pram.

Several hundred Swallows, House Martins and Sand Martins were constantly feeding over the reedbeds and a steady chorus of Reed Warblers, Sedge Warblers and Cetti's Warblers followed us.

A few waders were present, including a single Dunlin and a couple of Whimbrel.

 

 Four Bar-tailed Godwits were also seen (a 2012 year tick for me).

As we continued around the reserve we failed to see much else out of the ordinary, but as we neared the car a sub-adult Marsh Harrier soared overhead...a nice end to an enjoyable couple of hours out.