There were a couple of firsts today including a Hobby, which was seen whizzing over Stoborough Heath late afternoon. Other raptors included 5 Marsh Harrier now present in the west of the harbour again and the long staying Hen Harrier that’s now been present in the harbour for 7 months! The other first was a Tree Pipit that passed over Challow Hill, Corfe where a Redstart, 3 Dartford Warbler, 2 Blackcap, c10 Chiffchaff, 4 Stonechat, 5 Yellowhammer and a Swallow were present. At Lytchett Bay  there was 4 Spoonbill, 2 Marsh Harrier, 1 Green Sandpiper, 1 Spotted Redshank, and 1 Redstart.