A few more summer migrants arrived into the UK today with both Reed and Sedge Warbler, Yellow Wagtail and a handful of Willow Warbler all recorded. Still pretty tough going locally, but I think that’s mainly down to a lack of coverage rather than no birds.
I continued my night-time recording efforts last night and was thrilled to get a garden tick when a Moorhen passed right over my garden at 3am. This is pretty incredible considering I live in rural Lytchett with no body of water for a few miles. In the recording you can hear the bird approach, then pass right overhead and then move on again.
Moorhen – Flight calls of a nocturnal migrant

A slightly better day, and although the wind persisted, but faded away by sunset, the sun started to…
Find out moreHopefully this weekends forecast sun brings the birds and the birders out, with today being rather quiet other…
Find out more© 2026 Birds of Poole Harbour Registered Charity No. 1152615