Spring was in full swing today with 1 Little Ringed Plover present in the field opposite Swineham Gravel Pit, as well as 20 Sand Martin over the pit itself. Off Swineham Point were 4 Ruff, 1 Greenshank and 2 Spoonbill, with 2 Marsh Harrier over the reedbeds and 1 Red Kite over Arne Moors. It was an White-tailed Eagle bonanza in the harbour today, with 4 seen on Shag Looe point in the Wareham Channel, including two in flight over Swineham, and two also reported over Creekmoor. With spring movements underway, 1 Tree Pipit was recorded headed north over Rempstone, and 1 Sand Martin over Wareham Common.
Four White-tailed Eagles(!) – Shag Looe, Wareham Channel – @kayakpoole.bsky.social
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