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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 16h

Also 3 Great White Egrets at Middlebere, i forgot those.
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Reposted by Birds of Poole Harbour

Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 17h

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 · 18h

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 · 18h

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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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 1d

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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Reposted by Birds of Poole Harbour

Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 23h

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 · 21h

Great Egret. Heron. Little Egret. Holes Bay North.
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Studland Birds @studlandbirds.bsky.social · 20h

Snippets from South Haven, Studland this AM per Graham Armstrong
Black-throated Diver 1 into PooleH. A nice early record
Crossbill 14 North across harvour mouth (2 parties of 7)
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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 1d

...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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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 1d

100+ spoonies again today... wonderful sight to see them feeding actively all over the lagoon 🩵 #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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petey632.bsky.social @petey632.bsky.social · 2d

Shag, Sandwich Terns, Little Grebe,Kestrel Birds of Poole Harbour Low Tide Cruise 5.10.25 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

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petey632.bsky.social @petey632.bsky.social · 2d

Curlew Sandpipers Birds of Poole Harbour Low Tide Cruise 5.10.25 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

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petey632.bsky.social @petey632.bsky.social · 2d

Spoonbills Birds of Poole Harbour Low Tide Cruise 5.10.25 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

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Tonyspics @uptonpictures.bsky.social · 2d

Holes Bay. 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 @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social

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Tonyspics @uptonpictures.bsky.social · 2d

1 of the Poole Peregrines this morning. ##birdsseenin2025 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @bournemouthecho.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social

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dizzygirl66.bsky.social @dizzygirl66.bsky.social · 2d

@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @paulth2025.bsky.social lovely warm morning arne 2 marsh harriers kestrel buzzard ravens avocets blacktailed godwits 3swallows dartford warbler siskins redshank waterfowl butteries bees dragonflies mippets

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dizzygirl66.bsky.social @dizzygirl66.bsky.social · 2d

A few more from Arne this morning sika stag enjoying a dip after being spooked @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 2d

A gorgeous start to the day and good to see 94 spoonies back on the lagoon after yesterday's kite surfer disruption 😍 #WildBrownsea @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Mick Brooks @mick666.bsky.social · 3d

The Little Stint stayed at long distance today at Lytchett Fields RSPB, but some decent light and close birds offered a couple of nice photo opportunities
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A Teal shakes off excess water after having a good wash.

A couple of Black-tailed Godwit, one with a muddy face, are feeding in shallow water

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Meryl @mjhaquila.bsky.social · 3d

Juvenile white-tailed eagle seen from Coombe Heath this morning. Seemed to be over Swineham/Hyde's Heath area.
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Meryl @mjhaquila.bsky.social · 3d

So many geese seen coming into or feeding in Swineham yesterday evening/this morning. Great to see more pools around for them to dabble in. Such a gorgeous sunset, too!
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Meryl @mjhaquila.bsky.social · 3d

What a proliferation of avocets seen in the Middlebere channel at RSPB Arne! They were both beautiful and fascinating to watch! There were several groups feeding like this.
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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 3d

Gutting to see our regular group of 100+ spoonbill have all been flushed by kite surfers out of bounds in the harbour this afternoon and haven't returned. Really hoping they decide to come back tomorrow #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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