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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 21h

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 · 21h

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 · 1d

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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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 3d

One of three White-tailed Eagles seen over the Wareham Channel this morning from Cordite Way VP. Plus Kestrel being chased by a corvid. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 3d

At least two Clouded Yellows seen around the Cordite Way Arne VP this morning. @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social @woodfordliz.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 4d

Currently 3 WTEs circling up over Swineham. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 4d

Two Clouded Yellow butterflies flying around Cordite Way VP. @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social @woodfordliz.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 7d

Kingfisher near Poole Quay, plus Black-necked Grebes, Common Seal & Great White Egret all in the Wareham Channel this morning, seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Autumn Safari boat.

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 8d

Rock Lea VP this lunchtime. Sparrowhawk on fence & Grey Wagtail in Pools Field (please correct IDs if wrong). Also 2 Marsh Harriers interacting, Buzzard, Lapwing, distant WTE, Wigeon, Little Egrets, Kingfisher, Stonechats, Long-tailed Tits, etc. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 9d

Not sure why my donation shows up as anonymous but have a great day on Thursday!

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 10d

Impressive numbers of Spoonbill both in the Wareham Channel on the low tide and on Brownsea lagoon, as well as flocks of Avocet in both locations, seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Autumn Safari boat this morning.

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 10d

Lovely male Marsh Harrier seen in the Wareham Channel this morning from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Autumn safari boat.

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 10d

Little Grebe, Glossy Ibis, Sandwich Terns and Kingfisher seen at the top of the Wareham Channel this morning from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Autumn Safari boat.

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 10d

Now 2 circling up together

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 10d

WTE just flew east over Brownsea and Sandbanks heading in Bournemouth direction, seen from Baiter. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 13d

Brimstone butterfly on Michaelmas daisies in the garden today. Also dozens of bees of various species love these flowers, but they won't keep still long enough for a decent photo! @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 13d

Very distant White-tailed Eagle, Peregrine, Stonechat & Kingfisher (both the latter on Brownsea lagoon), seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Autumn Safari boat this morning.

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 13d

Spoonbills & Common Seal near the top of Wareham Channel, plus Grey Seal in River Frome, seen from the @harbourbirds.bsky.social Autumn Safari boat this morning. @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 14d

We are very lucky to have you here Mya!

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 15d

Lovely afternoon at Rock Lea VP, Lytchett Bay, with Osprey, Marsh Harrier & Buzzard. Also many hirundines, 4 Herons, Kingfisher, Little Egrets, Sandwich Tern, etc. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social @ukoi.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 15d

Osprey just spent 15 minutes prospecting over Lytchett Bay but left for the Wareham Channel without diving. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks Rene

Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 16d

@harbourbirds.bsky.social Is this a juvenile Peregrine? Seen from near the start of the Cordite Way, Holton Industrial Estate, this lunchtime.

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 16d

Marsh Harrier and distant White-tailed Eagle (one of two) seen from the Cordite Way VP this morning. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Alison Copland @alisoncopland.bsky.social · 16d

Two WTEs circling high over Swineham, seen from Cordite Way VP. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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