Lytchett Fields RSPB - Stilt Sandpiper
A dull day brightened up by the continuing but mobile Stilt Sandpiper . Commuting between Middlebere Farm and the Lytchett Fields reserve, the bird was present at the latter, first seen on the far shoreline hopping around on one leg before it flew a little closer in. It was very flighty. It then flew onto the neighbouring flooded field before taking off high to the north-west. It was later reported back at Middlebere Farm. The rest of the day was spent walking the red-route at the wonderful Arne RSPB reserve, the highlight there being a Dartford Warbler that paused briefly on top of the gorse. A large group of Spoonbill were present on the marsh and three Sandwich Tern were hanging on along the channel.