Wednesday 5 May 2021

Dorset - Lodmoor RSPB - Winter Weather!

I spent the day at Lodmoor RSPB I began by exploring the scrub and trees bordering the reserve. The NW wind was particularly cold giving the feel of a winter rather than a spring day.

Regular passerines were numerous including Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap and Whitethroat. The reed beds and adjoining bushes held Reed and Sedge Warbler.

The weather turned stormy so I sought refuge in the shelter where a Sanderling and Ringed Plover were spotted hunkering down behind a raised piece of turf. A Common Sandpiper was frequenting the post-box pool early morning. Black tailed Godwit and Dunlin were also present on the reserve.

The tern islands were loaded with Black headed Gull who are the guardians of the increasing Common Tern population on the reserve.

Sandwich tern took advantage of the shoreline until the worst of the weather had passed. No Arctic terns were found today despite rigorous checks of the terns. There was an influx of this species from the Midlands and North today.

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