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Description
Lodmoor RSPB reserve has extensive reedbeds, wader scrapes and tern nesting islands. The reserve is very close to Weymouth Bay making it a good place for migrants. In the last ten years some of the birds seen are Hærfugl, Rødhovedet Tornskade, Vendehals, Rødrygget Tornskade, Brilleterne, Kortnæbbet Sneppeklire, Klireryle and Rødstrubet Piber. Making this reserve a gem on the South coast.
Details
Access
The reserve is roughly a mile from the town centre of Weymouth, take the A353, then onto the B3155 (Preston Road). The reserve is signposted and the entrance is on Preston Beach Road just past Lodmoor Country Park. The circular walk that is shown on the map is 2,6 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Lake , Beach , Mud flats , City/village , Reedbeds , SeaConditions
Flat , Wet , High water possible , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
The reedbeds extend beyond the marked circular footpath to the East and North West, with roads and footpaths enabling birders to search off reserve areas. As well as the reserve, REMEMBER to check Weymouth Bay along seafront, for Divers/Grebes/Seaducks/Seabirds and other Pelagic species, especially during onshore winds.