Autumn migration is getting into the swing of things with 2 Whimbrel sighted today, one located at Holes Bay on the Saltmarsh opposite Asda this morning and another reported at Lytchett Fields. From the Stone Bench at Upton Country Park looking out onto Holes Bay this morning, a count produced 62 Black-tailed Godwit, 24 Redshank and 2 Curlew, as well as 2 Shelduck broods each with 9 chicks. The Osprey newcomer photographed yesterday has not been reported again today, though 022 was seen hunting over the Wareham Channel this morning, shortly before returning to the nest site. Both Ospreys CJ7 and 022 were really active again on the nest cam today, frequently bringing sticks and bits of moss to the nest. The very tatty Black Kite that was photographed over Greenlands Farm last week on Friday, seemed to travel over the Wareham Channel/Keysworth area today, and headed towards Morden Bog.
2 Peregrines were reported at the top of the Asda building again this morning, with 1 reported flying-by at Holton Lee, as well as at Lytchett Heath. A Bearded Tit has also been reported at Lytchett Heath today, which timed well with our announcement of our new Bearded Tit Ringing Demonstrations which we will be running in September and October in partnership with Stour Ringing Group at Lytchett Heath. You can find out more information about the ringing demonstrations on our bookings website.
Whimbrel – Holes Bay – Martin Adams
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