Today was spent in the West side of Dorset beginning at West Bexington where a female Cirl Bunting was found by the two ardent patch-watchers. The conditions today were pretty grim with sporadic rain and a full on wind which was going to make identifying this bird tricky for one who has not had much experience of this species.
I found the area of hedgerow courtesy of Mike who waved me into the area. Despite both of their efforts I decided to abandon ship even though the bird had been seen by Mike. My internal records committee discouraged a tick and run scenario therefore I retreated gracefully to hopefully return another day in more favourable conditions!
I bumped into Roly on the way back across the shingle and after a catch-up an independent plan was devised to visit the River Lim the home of the Dipper. It did not take too long for one to be found. I always stand in ore at the wonder of this river specialist. The bird even posed for the paparazzi before flying off upstream!
The last call of the day was back in Lyme Regis where the wind was howling making viewing difficult. An adult male Eider was also struggling with the conditions and had been pushed inside the breakwater that adjoins the small harbour/boatyard.
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