Although drier today, it was still pretty fresh, especially out on our Sunset Safari Cruise this evening where the SW breeze kept birds low. Saying that Marsh Harrier were still out hunting, targeting young gulls on the gulls islands. Somehow we missed 2 separate fishing trips from male Osprey 022 who delivered 2 Bass to the nest whilst we were out on the boat, possibly caught in Middlebere? The Brownsea Lagoon was busy with Sandwich and Common Terns, and also had 3 Bar-tailed Godwit, 3 Avocet as well as c80 Oystercatcher. This afternoon 2 White Stork flew over Organford, Sandford and were later reported over Langton Matravers near Swanage.
Avocet – Brownsea Lagoon from this evening Sunset Safari
With April having now faded away and May blossoming into a new era, what will the next month…
Find out moreTodays strong winds, which did finally ease, provided some decent sea watching this morning which saw a good…
Find out more© 2026 Birds of Poole Harbour Registered Charity No. 1152615