A trip down to Weymouth this morning with some friends and my first stroll around Lodmoor RSPB for a couple of years. It certainly doesn't seem to be as bird filled as it used to be, with hardly any waders about, though two Grey Plover were a nice find. Three Marsh Harriers were over the reserve and a single Sandwich Tern was about. Gulls were thin on the ground, though ten Mediterranean Gulls of various ages were counted. Two Bearded Tit pairs were seen well in the reeds, and approached to within six feet, always a delight to see these characters! Finally, a dozen Sand Martins were over the reed beds.
Leaving Lodmoor we headed to Radipole RSPB, walking out to the new viewing screen. Despite over two hours on the reserve there was nothing of note other than the long-staying Hooded Merganser. All in all a pleasant morning out with good company albeit lacking in birds.
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