4 Black-necked Grebe were in Shell Bay as well as a couple of Sandwich Tern whilst nearby a female Marsh Harrier was seen around Little Sea. 30 Spoonbill were gathered together on Shipstal Point with a lone bird still on Lytchett Fields RSPB where there was also at least 1 Green Sandpiper. Arne RSPB, as ever, produced some good birds with both Hen and Marsh Harrier being seen in addition to Firecrest and Lesser Redpoll. A Black Redstart was reported at Shipstal yesterday but could not be relocated today. In Holes Bay the overwintering Spotted Redshank was again just off the outflow and a Peregrine was buzzing around in search of prey.

Nuthatch – Upton CP © Ian Ballam

Black-tailed Godwit and Spotted Redshank – Holes Bay © Ian Ballam

Green Sandpiper – Lytchett Fields RSPB © Ian Ballam

Teal – Lytchett Fields RSPB © Ian Ballam