Juvenile male and female Hen Harriers were quartering between Swineham & Arne Moors mid-afternoon. Middlebere held c450 Avocet, 120 Lapwing, 78 Redshank, 34 Curlew, 27 Shelduck, 4 Spotted Redshank, 2 Pintail and good numbers of Teal & Wigeon. A Firecrest showed well in the brambles outside of the hide. A flooded Swineham Point offered 2 Marsh Harrier, 1 Spotted Redshank, c50 Redshank, 2 Mute Swan, Snipe, 1 Cetti’s Warbler and c150 mobile Lapwingover Keysworth Point. The Morden Bog Great Grey Shrike was again to the west of Old Decoy Pond this morning.

If you’re thinking of birding over the next week, why not join us on a free guided walk. Next Thursday we are exploring the often-overlooked wonders of Poole Quay, Batier and Poole Park. Then Friday we work Holes Bay NE to learn about the harbour’s winter visitors whilst enjoying views of Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Dunlin, Pintail, Wigeon and more. More details of our events can be found here.