The most numerous species initially were Willow Warblers, there seemed to be lots about, but we soon picked up a couple of different migrants when we reached Barleycrates Lane with a super male Pied Flycatcher shortly followed by an equally super male Redstart...thought admittedly these photos leave a lot to be desired.
As we walked towards Avalanche Hump a Marsh Harrier flew over but other than a singing Sedge Warbler there was little else about so we headed down to the Bill.
We walked down to the Bill from the Bird Observatory, a male Kestrel was showing well on overhead wires and one of the Little Owls was in the Observatory Quarry.
A sea watch off the Bill was not that productive, though we did see both Razorbills and Guillemots, a few Gannets and two distant Manx Shearwaters.
Leaving Portland we then headed back to Weymouth via a quick stop at Ferrybridge were we had good views of three Little Terns with some Sandwich Terns plus a few Whimbrel and Bar-tailed Godwits.
Arriving at Lodmoor RSPB we walked around the reserve and were lucky enough to see some pretty decent birds as we wandered along. Three Garganey, including a smashing drake, were nice to see and were probably the pick of the birds. A Great White Egret was a nice sight and I also saw my first Swifts of the year.
All in all a brilliant day out with great company and some excellent birds.
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