Finally a bit of quality delivered its self today when a Common Crane drifted high over the A35 heading north. A male Marsh Harrier arrived at Lytchett Fields for a short while causing a bit of mischief. The Firecrest in the Arne car park is still singing frequently and a male Common Whitethroat seemed to be on territory at South Haven, Studland which doesn’t seem to be a regular occurrence. There was a large haul of Swift hawking over Poole Town and Baiter.
Firecrest – Arne car park – Song of male – 01/06/16
Common Whitethroat – South Haven, Studland. Song and display flight of male 01/06/16
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