Yellowlegs and Spoonbills in Dorset......

29 Sept - A brilliant morning's birding. I managed to get to Lytchett fields early, my first visit to this excellent site, with very little traffic. Light was fairly poor, but not much rain, and after a bit of searching I located the Lesser Yellowlegs on French's Pool amongst the Redshank, and 4 Greenshank. Distinctive slender bill, long yellow legs and profile as it fed at the back of the pool. Also here, 3 Knot, Curlew Sandpiper and amazing numbers of Snipe. I then spent a couple of hours at the lagoon - excellent as usual, the highlight being 37 (!) Spoonbills with bills mostly tucked in as usual, but with bursts of activity. Also fantastic views of Spotted Redshank and Greenshank, with other waders including Curlew Sandpiper, Grey Plover, Bar- and Black-tailed Godwits, not too mention Avocets. 18 species of Wader logged in total, including 4 "shanks".