As the weather calmed down, and a mild, Christmas stillness settled across the harbour this afternoon, there was plenty to be cheerful for today with all the favourites from the last few weeks putting in an appearance. Plus, when our local White-tailed Eagle pair aren’t playing ball, it’s always good to rely on another one or two to fill the void, which is what happened this afternoon when 2 juvenile White-tailed Eagles appeared over Brands Bay, heading south over Greenlands Farm. This evening 35 Cattle Egret flew in over Wareham train station, heading towards the Swineham roost. The 2 Black-throated Diver were off Baiter/Whitecliff again and 3 Great Northern Diver flew into the harbour this morning whilst 2 were out in Studland Bay. The 1st winter male Eider was off Redhorn Quay again as was 1 Slavonian Grebe and this morning an adult male Hen Harrier flew through Lytchett Bay.

Juvenile White-tailed Eagle – Brands Bay – Mark Wright

Juvenile White-tailed Eagle – Nope, not the highlands of Scotland, but Brands Bay – Mark Wright