If there are waders in the Dorchester area this is the most likely place to find them. The area is a wet field in winter and during the early part of the spring with standing water. Unfortunately the farmer has improved the drainage in recent years and the area soon dries out if rain does not fall. Lapwings still breed here but, unfortunately, Little Ringed Plovers no longer do so though they turn up on migration annually in small numbers. If your main interest is in finding rare birds (on a local rather than national scale) this is probably the best site to concentrate on. Mind you I think your best chance is to camp out during suitable times as many passing migrants do not spend a great deal of time here. Almost anything can turn up as the following demonstrates.