More diver news today, although on a sad note, the Black-throated Diver which was close in on Studland Beach a few days ago seems to have perished sadly. We’re not surprised as it looked pretty poorly upon its discovery a few days ago. We’re not sure what the cause was, but its behaviour on Wednesday seemed unusual for Black-throated Diver, drifting so close to the shoreline. The other Black-throated Diver seemed to be fighting fit though this morning in Holes Bay SW as it fed happily off Cobbs Quay. Elsewhere there was a Slavonian Grebe off Jerry’s Point, 10 Black-necked Grebe off Middle Beach and 1 off Jerry’s Point. Great Northern Diver totals included 3 off Middle Beach,. Studland and 2 in Shell Bay. A big total of 62 Cattle Egret were logged feeding in fields in between Holmebridge and Wool which is another Poole Harbour record.

Cattle Egret – Frome Valley – James Leaver

Cattle Egret – Frome Valley – James Leaver