Lytchett Fields welcomed the first Ruff of the autumn, along with a Great White Egret, 10 Greenshank, 2 Whimbrel, Common and Green Sandpipers. Two Osprey were observed from Hyde’s Heath, RSPB Arne this morning. Quality over quantity has remained the overriding theme of these early autumn ringing sessions at Lytchett Bay with Stour Ringing Group, with this morning’s session featuring four Grasshopper Warbler‘s and a Reed Warbler that had previously been ringed in France! A couple of Willow Warbler‘s also moving through added some extra diversity. Last night’s Nightjar walk treated the group to close views of a male flying past the group, as well as late appearances from Kestrel, Hobby and 4 Glow Worms.

Osprey – from Hyde’s Heath – Alison Copland

Great White Egret (with Little Egret & Greenshank) – Lytchett Fields – Ian Ballam