Tried taking advantage of a break in the torrential rain at Lodmoor around midday, but still managed to get drenched!
The rain did drop some in interesting birds in though, proving that migration is not a mythical bygone concept. Yes, its been that bad down here over the last few days.
A rather neat looking summer plumaged Greenshank was on the saltmarsh alongside three Whimbrel, a 1st summer Barwit and a Common Sandpiper. Still no sign of any Common Terns, and where are the Sedge Warblers and Lesser Whitethroats?
Dog Poo lane (Overcombe) held several common migrants that included a few Willow Warblers,Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps, with an obliging Garden Warbler giving most satisfaction.
A few Swifts and Swallows were hanging around, and the now resident Marsh Harrier was seen high over the northern reedbed. Pride and place though, goes to the Hobby that put in a rather fleeting appearance.
Looked for the Divers in Weymouth Bay, but had no luck due to the choppy and wet conditions, although a single Fulmar was a surprise, though windsurfers were not ( are they bloody insane, or what?)
Due to internet connection problems, i have not been able to post many sightings, so a brief highlight is below.
Osprey over Weymouth Bay 22-4-12
3 GN Divers Weymouth Bay 24-4-12
2 Skua Sp.(prob Arctic) high and heading inland over Lodmoor 23-4-12
Glossy Ibis at Radipole yesterday afternoon.
Dartford Warbler at a site im supressing.
White Wagtail at Lodmoor 22-4-12
More to follow!
