Over at Studland, the Whimbrel at Brands Bay was still present, along with 2 Dunlin. Another Whimbrel was reported from The Stone Bench at Holes Bay, as well as 66 Black-tailed Godwit, 34 Redshank and 15 Little Egret.

The Osprey action at Arne picked up again this morning, with 2 birds flying with each other over Hyde’s Heath. From photographs, it appears that one of the individuals was 022, identifiable due to his wing moult. Due to the nature of their behaviour, with one of the birds calling, it may be that the other bird was the newcomer that appeared on Wednesday. Otherwise, CJ7 and 022 have continued their usual behaviour, with 022 bringing in a bass for CJ7 shortly before midday.

Last night’s Nightjar walk was particularly special, making it difficult to bring the event to a close! The group were treated to a brief daylight appearance before the action really got going. The birds were very vocal and the still, mild conditions made for perfect nightjar watching conditions. As the light faded we enjoyed numerous birds perching on branches around us, offering lovely silhouettes as their eerie song resonated across the heath. The evening was later topped off with 2 Glow Worms providing further excitement.

At the PCW Drain today there were a good number of juvenile Blackcap and Chiffchaff and around Hartland/Arne there were a couple of active Hobby and last night the first Common Sandpiper of the autumn also flew over Arne at dusk.

Osprey 022 – Hyde’s Heath RSPB Arne – Alison Copland