Just a quick post to alert readers to the presence of a little brown bird at Lodmoor. It's a rather special brown bird though as it’s pretty rare in the UK and makes a really (or should that be reely?) weird sound. It was singing and showing occasionally early this morning which is typical as they tend to sing and are most active at dawn and dusk. It has been occasionally singing throughout the day but for a chance to see the elusive blighter, head towards beachdown way this evening.
Here's a link with a short recording on it, though I must admit it’s not the best recording I’ve heard of this species. The first bit isn't the song, the buzzing sound towards the end is what you would be listening out for. http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/s/saviswarbler/index.aspx
Here's a picture of one taken in Spain. photo courtesy of RSPB Images.
This species used to be a breeding species at the Weymouth Wetlands. It was first recorded in Dorset in 1973 and was seen at Radipole Lake. It was then suspected breeding at both reserves in several years during the late 70's and 80's though has been quite scarce since then.