Another incredible day of Osprey and Eagle action in the harbour today! Up to 3 White-tailed Eagle were seen from our morning Osprey Cruise, including Dorset pair G466 and G463, and 2021 female G542, as well as at least 10 Osprey including adults such as our local male 022 and juveniles. G466 was seen interacting with an Osprey, although no Eagle and Osprey chases were had! Other raptors seen from the trip included 1 immature female Goshawk, which had a go at a Little Egret, before being mobbed by a Jackdaw. 1 Peregrine Falcon, 1 Hobby, and 1 Red Kite were also present. The first mixed flock of ducks of the Autumn dropped into the Wareham Channel this morning, including 16 Wigeon, 5 Shoveler, and 3 Pintail. Another lone Pintail was on Swineham GP as well as 1 Yellow-legged Gull. 1 Glossy Ibis also dropped into the Wareham Channel. There was a nice selection of birds on Wareham Common, including 1 Pied Flycatcher by the pumping station, at least 7 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Whinchat, 1 Hobby, and 4 Willow Warbler.

White-tailed Eagle G463 from today’s Osprey Cruise – Mark Wright

White-tailed Eagle G466 interacting with an Osprey this AM – Alison Copland