Took a visit over to Weymouth to have a look for the Ross's Gull that has been present around Weymouth Bay. With no joy at Ferrybridge, headed to Lodmoor and Weymouth Pier where report came in late morning that the bird had dropped in at Radipole RSPB. A quick dash there, saw over 200+ other birders present watching the Ross's. It showed from the visitor centre & footbridge on the nearby island, giving crippling close up views. My 2nd in the UK, following one in South Wales at Aberavon, Glamorgan which was a 1st winter bird. Ross's are such an exquisite, beautiful and dainty little gull and is at the top of my list as my favourite Gull species. After watching the bird for 30-40 mins, it flew back down river out towards Weymouth Bay and returned to Radipole 2hours later.
After stunning views of the Gull, headed to Lodmoor RSPB nearby and had 2 Glaucous Gulls, 2 Spoonbills(1 colour ringed bird from Netherlands), 20+ Snipe, 6 Ruff, 1 Avocet and pair of Marsh Harriers.
A superb days birding and already top species of the year so far!! What else will 2018 bring........
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