It’s amazing at how consistent this wind has been. Despite the bright conditions 20-30mph winds have stayed in place all week and look to build even more next week, which would act as a real blocker for any would be migrants trying to get into the UK currently. A Red Kite was seen over Hartland Moor and possibly the same was seen again over Hamworthy a short while later. The White-fronted Goose was still at Bestwall, this time quite close to the footpath. In Middlebere 3 Spotted Redshank were feeding, as was a single Spoonbill. The Poole Park Black-tailed Godwit flock had reduced down to a couple of hundred but some are in near full breeding plumage.
So cold! Mid-week was delightful with even a hint of spring warmth, but today was proper chilly. Cold…
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