21 Nov - an overnight stay with family enabled me to return home via the south coast - first stop Keyhaven where the flock of Lapland Buntings (lower pic) has been present for several weeks. After a short wait, I saw and heard 2 birds in flight, with distinctive rattling call and large size. I then had brief views of one on the ground in the stubble field. Also present at Keyhaven - Brent Geese, 5 Little Egrets, Redshank, Curlew, Pintail, Wigeon and Teal.
Then I had excellent views of the 1st-winter Long-billed Dowitcher at Lodmoor, right in front of the viewing mound (upper photo, JM). Snipe-like long bill and overall shape, with delicate brown/buff markings. 1st-winter Med Gull and Peregrine also seen at Lodmoor.
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