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Reposted by Birds of Poole Harbour

Paul Sutton @paulsutton301.bsky.social · 3h

Lytchett Fields wader numbers were building up nicely till flushed inc 2 Grey Plover, 10 Greenshank, at east 1 Spot Red, 1 Green Sand, 100+ redshank, Blkwit and Lapwing @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Studland Birds @studlandbirds.bsky.social · 19h

A bit more variety of Waders in Brands Bay, Studland with the arrival of 3 Grey Plovers:
Teal 116
Wigeon 25
Pintail 10
Grey Plover 3
R Plover 4
Curlew 44
Blackwit 255
Redshank 92
Greenshank 3
Turnstone 2
Dunlin 32
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 1d

Still 5 Spotted Redshank on French’s pool, Lytchett FIelds RSPB! 117 Redshank, 13 Greenshank, 120+ BlackWits, 4 Green Sandpiper. Plus added single Grey Plover.
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Tonyspics @uptonpictures.bsky.social · 1d

Holes Bay. Poole Harbour #birdsseenin2025 #holesbaynaturereserve #dorsetphotographer @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 22h

Middlebere NT hide today. 100s of Avocet & Black-tailed Godwit at high tide, disturbed by Marsh Harrier (& later Peregrine). 2 Great White Egret feeding in the marsh. Curlew in front of hide. Also Pintail, Shoveler, Wigeon, Teal, Shelduck, Kestrel, Buzzard etc. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Birds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 23h

11 Eider in Studland Bay off Middle Beach info from James Leaver, plus 1 each of GN Diver and BT Diver out in Poole Bay @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 1d

'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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Tonyspics @uptonpictures.bsky.social · 2d

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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martinadams1.bsky.social @martinadams1.bsky.social · 1d

Godwits and Canadians, Holes Bay today @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 2d

85 spoonbill feeding off north shore as the sun sets 🥰 #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Tonyspics @uptonpictures.bsky.social · 2d

Jay & Cormorant. Holes Bay North. Poole Harbour #birdsseenin2025 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @bournemouthecho.bsky.social

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Tonyspics @uptonpictures.bsky.social · 2d

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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Jenny Moore @cornishpasty1.bsky.social · 2d

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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nickurch.bsky.social @nickurch.bsky.social · 1d

Middlebere: 2 Curlew Sand, 11 Knot, 1 Spotshank, 100+ Blackwit, 100+ Avocet, 80+ Redshank, Dunlin, Lapwing and Curlew. 100s of Teal, also Pintail, Wigeon, Mallard and Shoveler. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 1d

Slightly better bunching!

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 1d

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!)
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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 2d

Also 3 Great White Egrets at Middlebere, i forgot those.
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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 2d

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
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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 2d

At least 15 Cattle Egrets between East Holme floodplain and the village ford at 1400 with cattle
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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 3d

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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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

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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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 3d

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!).
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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 3d

Fast rising tide at Middlebere with highlights being:
7 Curlew Sandpiper
20 Knot
1 Spotted Redshank
480 Avocet,
240 Blckwit,
16 Pintail
1 Green Sandpiper.
24 Shelduck
1 Peregrine
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Tonyspics @uptonpictures.bsky.social · 3d

Great Egret. Heron. Little Egret. Holes Bay North.
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