Sightings15/10/2020

Harbour Update – posted 15/10/20

Visible migration was fantastic toady with great conditions producing  354 Lesser Redpoll, 157 Siskin, 321 Goldfinch, 28 Crossbill, 1 Brambling and 1 Ring Ouzel  at South Haven, with Glebelands seeing an equally great range of totals including 210 Siskin, 430 Goldfinch, 105 Goldfinch, 97 Lesser Redpoll and 1 Brambling. There were 3 Pintail flying high over Lytchett Bay were of note this morning, along with a group of Crossbill over towards Holton Lee. Several Firecrest were kicking around Poole park today, with a minimum count of 4 near the park steps to the north of the mini golf.

Today’s Poole Town Walk concluded with an exceptional record of a Great White Egret over Poole Town, coming in off the harbour! Other highlights from the guided walk included 2 Sandwich Tern seen fishing in the harbour, 3 Swallow, c20 Turnstone and a brief appearance from a Kingfisher at Poole Park. To book onto our free walks please visit: https://www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/poole-town-birding-walks

Our team at Birds of Poole Harbour really enjoy running our free guided walks around Poole Town and the Harbour. By making a donation to the charity you will help us to continue to run these free events. You can add a donation when you checkout or by visiting our donate page.

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