The mixture of weather seems to have potentially slowed Osprey migration across the country with more sightings across Poole Harbour. One individual was seen attempting to catch fish off Shipstall before then giving up and heading towards the Wareham Channel. Another was seen in Lytchett Bay, for a while two Marsh Harriers sat close by to it.

Lytchett Bay also had it’s first Garganey of the autumn, found amongst the flock of Teal. Two Snipe and a single Hobby also seen here.

Earlier in the day, Arne had two fly over White-tailed Eagles. Probably the local pair, however, there is a four year old female also frequenting the harbour at the moment.

The harbour’s less glamorous site, ‘PC World drain’, adjacent to Holes Bay, is a magnet for migrant and over wintering birds due to the mild conditions and plenty of insects close to the water. No fewer than 11 Chiff Chaff and singles of Blackcap and Grey Wagtail were present during the day.

Curlew – Arne – David Turner