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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 3d

'Only' 69 spoonies on the lagoon today... we may have reached our peak count?! Close to the Tern Hide this morning snd great views again... just get a load of this stunner 😍 #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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borneokirb.bsky.social @borneokirb.bsky.social · 1d

N.Haven harbour mouth this morning with @dfozzie.bsky.social good count of 97 Shag into the harbour. 47 Pied Wag out of hotel roost. Best of the rest 3 M.Pipit,Kingfisher and the return of the annual wintering R.Pipit. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social

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Steve Dudley @stevedudley.bsky.social · 2d

As a county bird recorder I can honestly say that the best and easiest way for you to make your birding count, is to upload them to either eBird or BirdTrack. Doing so contributes directly to #ornithology and bird #conservation at both local and national levels.

#birdingScotland #birdingWales

The remarkable rise of eBird – the world’s biggest citizen science project

In 2002, an online database was set up allowing birdwatchers to record their species observations. It is now a vast resource, shaping scientific research.

theconversation.com

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Dorset Wildlife Trust @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚

Did you know? Spending time in nature is proven to benefit both our physical and mental health. That's why we're encouraging you to visit one of our nature reserves and experience the wonder and beauty that they have to offer. 👉 bit.ly/437IksB ~ Jack

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 3d

Slightly better bunching!

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 3d

Currently 5 Spotted Redshank on French’s pool, Lytchett Fields RSPB stood together , so photos today! 23 Redshank, 6 Greenshank, lots of BlackWits, 1 Green Sandpiper. Dodgy phonescope attached (only 4!)
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
#LytchettBay
#DorsetBirds
#ukbirding

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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 5d

...also on the ringing front: we've received notification of a fantastic recovery of a Firecrest ringed here last October that was controlled a few days ago by a ringer in the Czech Republic - the first movement of a UK-ringed Firecrest to the Czech Republic or indeed to anywhere in central Europe

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Martin Wood @martinwood60.bsky.social · 3d

@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social Red Kite at Badbury Rings

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Tonyspics @uptonpictures.bsky.social · 3d

Kingfisher. Chiffchaff. Wigeon. Holes Bay North. Poole Harbour. #birdsseenin2025 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social

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Tonyspics @uptonpictures.bsky.social · 3d

Both residents of Asda this morning. Poole Harbour #birdsseenin2025 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @dorsetraptors.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @britishwildlife.bsky.social

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Joe Stockwell @joestockwell.bsky.social · 3d

2 Common Crane high east over Abbotsbury 12:07

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dizzygirl66.bsky.social @dizzygirl66.bsky.social · 3d

@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @annaaubrey.bsky.social lovely morning on coombe distant wtes 8 spoonbills gwe buzzards lapwings avocets black tailed godwit redshank curlew sandpiper teal pintail shelduck dartford warblers stonechat chaffinch chiffchaff knot

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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 3d

2 Cranes high over Portland Hbr heading towards the Nothe

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Jenny Moore @cornishpasty1.bsky.social · 3d

I just got back from a walk on Cordite Way, no birds of interest for me today, but saw this beauty through the fence as I got back! @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

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Dorset Wildlife Trust @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

This male blackcap was so busy eating blackberries at Durlston yesterday that it totally ignored my presence a few feet away. ~ Hamish

📸 Hamish Murray

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Dorset Wildlife Trust @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Restoring natural water flows at Tadnoll & Winfrith nature reserve will turn drained farmland into thriving wetlands. 🌿 In our latest blog, discover how this project is boosting wildlife, cleaning water for Poole Harbour, and building climate resilience. bit.ly/46HGAsl ~ Jack
📷 Sarah Williams

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martinadams1.bsky.social @martinadams1.bsky.social · 3d

@uptonpictures.bsky.social Seal just south of the railway line

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 4d

Currently at least 5 Spotted Redshank on French’s pool, Lytchett Fields RSPB which is a new high count for me. 30+ Redshank, 13 Greenshank, lots of BlackWits
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
#LytchettBay
#DorsetBirds
#ukbirding

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 4d

Kestrel, Marsh Harrier and White-tailed Eagle seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Autumn Safari boat this morning.

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 4d

Common Seal, Dark-bellied Brent Goose, Sandwich Tern and Kingfisher seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Autumn Safari boat this morning.

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Ian Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 5d

Just before 21.00hrs & the full, Harvest moon is appearing rather blue, behind a thin layer of cloud, here in North Dorset.
#harvestmoon

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 5d

Couple of hours at Lytchett Fields eventually produced the goods. Three Spotted Redshank- the first I have seen for 11 days - and pretty much my favourite regulars (and always great to show visitors!).
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
#LytchettBay
#DorsetBirds
#ukbirding

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 5d

Hobby and two distant WTEs seen from Rock Lea VP this afternoon. Also two Marsh Harriers interacting. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social

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Brenig Osprey Project @brenigospreys.bsky.social · 5d

This amazing shot of a fox with what looks like a trout was caught on our trail cams recently.
Daliwyd y llun anhygoel hwn o lwynog gyda rhywbeth sy'n edrych fel brithyll, cafodd ei ddal ar ein camerau llwybr yn ddiweddar.

@northwaleswt.bsky.social
#nature #wildlife #llynbrenig

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 6d

A couple of snaps of the 2 Pink-footed Geese I found at Silverlake this morning (v.distant, heat haze etc!)
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
#DorsetBirds

Two Pink-footed Geese walk in a mixed flock of geese

A Pink-footed Goose with it's wings outstretched

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