A single Osprey has been spotted multiple times in the Lytchett Bay area. At the moment, we’re not sure if this is the unknown bird from yesterday or another visit from the wandering female 6c6 or a different individual.

It seems that Common swifts are gathering in bigger flocks at the moment, perhaps the first young birds of the year have now fledged? 32 Common Swift were seen over Poole. This ties in nicely with Swift Awareness week!

Wareham forest held 2 Red kite and 2 Crossbill and the odd sight of 106 Woodpigeon mostly heading North. This is more usual in November, when thousands of Woodpigeon can be seen migrating.

In the Swineham area, 3 Bearded tit, Water rail, a Mediterrean gull and further singles of Marsh harrier and White-tailed eagle were seen. Growing numbers of autumn migrant waders are building in numbers in the harbour with at least 60 Black tailed godwit, 14 Lapwing, Curlew and Greenshank.