Many Poole Harbour birders were gripped by the 3rd calendar year Laughing Gull at Abbotsbury. Swineham continues to feature 2 Pochard on the gravel pit, while 2 Egyptian Geese were observed on the rugby club field, 5 Chiffchaff, 7 Cettis Warbler, Reed Bunting, Curlew and a single Adder were also logged across the area. Both Poole Town Peregrine were seen on Barclays at early evening.
Pochard – Swineham GP – Garry Hayman

Adder – Swineham – Garry Hayman

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