Well, that’s April over and done with. Sadly it didn’t end on a warm or even remotely mild high. In fact we had to have the heating on in our office it was that cold. Still, May is on its way and things can only get better…right? It seemed today that there were a few hangers on (new arrivals)? From yesteday’s migrant fest with 2 Whinchat and 10 Wheatear at Sunnyside Farm, 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Whitethroat, 1 Wheatear, 1 Garden Warbler and a Red Kite at Lytchett Bay and another (or the same) Red Kite over the Bakers Arms early Morning and 2 over Studland Bay. On the Asda building in Poole Holes Bay, the 1st year male Peregrine was again resting on the eastern side.
Spotted Flycatcher – Lytchett Bay – Ian Ballam
Peregrine Falcon – Asda, Holes Bay
Stunningly calm conditions out on the harbour today for our Spring Safari Cruise. Arriving at the Brownsea Lagoon…
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