This afternoon, after a post storm visit, Adam Day re-found all three of the Tundra Bean Geese at Swineham GP fields. This is good for two reasons, 1) it shows they’re still here and b) that all three are all ok after only two were logged in lytchett Bay after a wildfowling session had taken place a couple of weeks ago.
Storm Eunice certainly caused some havoc across the harbour, with the Sandbanks Road closed as it was totally underwater, an event that now seems to be happening more and more. Despite the strong winds a Peregrine and Marsh Harrier were still hunting in Lytchett Bay and hardy waders including Turnstone, Dunlin and a couple of Ringed Plover were hunkered down on Baiter.
The Barclays Peregrines were on and off the main Barclays building throughout the day and in Poole Park, the water levels remain low, providing great views of Black-tailed Godwit, Oystercatcher, Redshank and even a few Turnstone were on there.
Turnstone crossing what looks like the North Sea, but is actually Whitley Lake, Sandbanks – Mr Wilson
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