A great day all round with plenty to be had at various locations. Spring migration definitely landed with the first Hobby of the year over Hartland Moor and an Osprey over Soldiers Road. There was a Black Redstart at Knoll Farm too along Soldiers Road with 4 Wheatear in the fields at Hartland Stud. There were 6 Little Ringed Plover at Lytchett Fields and 2 at Swineham GP scrapes. There were also c400 Sand Martin and Swineham too this evening with 3 Swallow. Willow Warbler were logged at Ridge and Holes Bay. There were also 2 Barn Owl at Swineham and a Merlin at Hartland. There were also 3 Wheatear at Lytchett Fields, 17 Sand Martin and 1 Tree Pipit was also reported. A Purple Sandpiper was still at Sandbanks and 2 Black-necked Grebe in summer plumage. Add all that to the now regular singing Chiffchaffs, displaying Dartford Warblers and nest building Blackbirds we think it’s safe to say……winter has officially gone and spring is here with a vengeance.

Sand Martin flock at dusk – Swineham GP

Black Redstart – Soldiers Road – Paul Swann