Sightings08/05/2021

Harbour Update – posted 08/05/21

As predicted, decent seabird passage could be enjoyed if appropriate cover was found. Hunkered down along Branksome Chine at first light, several Poole Harbour birders enjoyed. Four Great Northern Diver (including 3 in breeding plumage), 1 Black-throated Diver, 1 Red-throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter, 1 Oystercatcher, 10 Ringed Plover, 20 Whimbrel, 2 Bar-tailed Godwit, 62 Dunlin, 2 Kittiwake, 14 Fulmar, 51 Gannet, 104 Common Tern, 145 Sandwich Tern, 1 Shelduck, 7 Swift and 14 Swallow. Despite poor visibility for most of the time, the watch produced lovely views  Whimbrel and Bar-tailed Godwit, passing a a single flock, which coupled with plenty of terns and gannets feeding made for a very enjoyable morning. Another seawatch from midday (to 1.30pm) from up on Old Harry offered 1 Storm Petrel, 7 Manx Shearwater, 3 Great Northern Diver, 4 Fulmar, 17 Common Tern, 50+ Guillemot, 41 Gannet plenty of Swallow & House Martin in off. Swift were also picked up over Wareham Common and East of Bog Lane Green Space, with Cuckoo calling from the West.

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