The Warminster U3A Newsletter, May 2019, includes the following report by Steve Dettmar:
Birdwatching
The group were treated to a trip around Perwood Organic Farm with our guide, Nick Adams, the conservation adviser for the farm. The highlight was the large number of Corn Buntings that over-winter there. March found us at Blashford Lakes where we had excellent views of Brambling in differing plumages and some Redpoll. Goosanders and Goldeneye on the lakes were lovely to see. April found us at Portland where we were treated to more Wheatears than I had seen in one place before. At one point there was a Wheatear on every mound. We also had views of a pristine male Redstart, always a favourite. On visiting the Observatory we were treated to a Willow Warbler which had been rung, in the hand of the Warden (see photo). We finished the day at Lodmoor with close views of Black-tailed Godwits.