4 Spoonbill were seen feeding on Long Island off Arne on the very low tide along with a large group of Avocet. In Lytchett Bay a pair of Bearded Tit showed very well in near perfect conditions. An adult male & ringtail Hen Harrier were again in the west of the harbour along with a female Merlin.
Bearded Tit (male) – Lytchett Bay © Ian Ballam

Bearded Tit (female) – Lytchett Bay © Ian Ballam

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