Ospreys are dominating the sightings across the harbour with three seen in Lytchett Bay, one having caught a sizeable fish and another photographed and appearing to be 5H3. It’s great that this individual continues to be seen around the harbour, hopefully he’ll attempt to establish a breeding territory next year. Lytchett fields also had a single Whimbrel and Greenshank.

Middlebere also had a hunting Osprey on the rising tide with another spotted over Coombe heath, interacting briefly with a Common Buzzard.

At Arne there were signs of the ongoing autumn migration with a few of the first returning Teal. Also, singles of Shelduck, Spoonbill and a Sparrowhawk. Three Green Woodpecker also observed. This species has taken a dive in recent years in south Dorset but currently it seems they’re having a better breeding season.

Female White-tailed Eagle, G466, was as usual, harassed as soon as she took flight. This time an Oystercatcher provided consistent mobbing even after she’d landed on the Arne shoreline.

Male Osprey 5H3 over Lytchett Bay – Peter Corbin

Oystercatcher chasing White-tailed Eagle (G466) – Arne – kayakpoole@bsky.social