Our wintering Long billed Dowitcher has attracted quite a bit of attention since its arrival on the 8th November and some great photos have been taken. One good example is one taken by Andrew Jordan.
It’s supposed to be wintering in the United States and central America but this one has chosen Lodmoor instead. Every winter one or two Long billed Dowitchers spend the winter. A few winters ago the Exe Estuary had one wintering at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh which I managed to see. The Weymouth bird seems very settled and often feeds right in front of the viewing shelter but it does wander around the reserve. So if you haven’t seen it yet get your backside down to Lodmoor to see our American friend.