Well what a miserable day to end the year. Earlier in the day I went to the Portland recycling centre and was going for a walk afterwards. But the slight drizzle which was falling when I left, just intensified and got worse as the day wore on. In fact by midday, it was darker than it was a daybreak.
So sadly no highlights to end the year. But for 2022...................
Firsts for the UK
Sabine's Gull - Chesil Cove - 14 Nov
White Wagtail - Lodmoor - 4 SepBlue-headed Wagtail - Lodmoor Reserve - 16 Sep
Citrine Wagtail - Lodmoor Reserve - 16 Sep
Cirl Bunting - Reap Lane - 21 Dec
Firsts for Portland and Weymouth since May 2017
Cattle Egret - Radipole - 6 SepPintail - Radipole - 23 Mar
Goldeneye - Radipole - 12 JanCurlew Sandpiper - Lodmoor 4 Sep
Portland and Weymouth bird species since 30 May 17
UK - 2022
Other notable birds were:
Portland and Weymouth bird species - 2022
European Bee-eater - Wakeham - 12 Sep
Yellow-browed Warbler - Broadcroft Quarry Lane - 24 Oct
Ortolan Bunting - Broadcroft Quarry Lane - 12 Sep
Sabine's Gull
154 species
227 species
UK - 2022
165 species