Another early spring-like day brought welcome sunshine and periods of warmth triggering plenty of birdsong. Woodlark have begun finding their voice and many more familiar garden birds are in full plastic song. Highlights from across the harbour include a Black Redstart in a Carey garden. A watch from Shell Bay enjoyed 2 Great Northern Diver occupying Poole Bay, with 5 Eider and 12 Pintail picked up flying into the harbour. While a Firecrest was actively feeding behind Rock Lea View, Lytchett Bay.
Black Redstart – Carey Garden – Seb Haggett
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