Good old twitter. I was just checking my phone when a tweet came through from Martin Cade to say that there was a Buff-breasted Sandpiper in a field, just 400 metres down from Southwell on the left of Portland Bill Road Here. I think I'm going to like living here, as within 5 minutes I was watching yet another cracking American vagrant.
A few images here.
A few people gather to see the Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Fantastic views of yet another American vagrant
Back in its native country it is commonly found in areas of short grass when on migration.
Same bird different light conditions.
Apologies for the wind noise, but then if it wasn't for the gale force conditions I wouldn't have videoed this lovely american wader.
One of the magnificent looking Ravens on the island.
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Ferrybridge
A quick trip into Weymouth this morning and "fortunately" the slow traffic along Portland Beach Road afforded great views of 2 Bar-tailed Godwits and 6 Mediterranean Gulls up against the railings at almost High Water. On the way back the sandbar was covered and there was no sign of them. Further along a Kestrel was trying to hover in the gale force wind.
Ferrybridge
A quick trip into Weymouth this morning and "fortunately" the slow traffic along Portland Beach Road afforded great views of 2 Bar-tailed Godwits and 6 Mediterranean Gulls up against the railings at almost High Water. On the way back the sandbar was covered and there was no sign of them. Further along a Kestrel was trying to hover in the gale force wind.