Fewer sightings today, although Lytchett Fields continued to provide wader interest this morning, with 1 Little Stint, 2 Ruff, 3 Ringed Plover and 1 Spotted Redshank reported. On Holme Lane Gravel Pit, 2 Pochard were still present this AM, but the Garganey reported yesterday was no longer visible. On Baiter, 1 Wheatear, 23 Turnstone, 18 Oystercatcher and 3 Little Egret were counted.

There have been no further sightings of any of this year’s translocated Osprey cohort, or of any migrants in the harbour today. Over the next month, we expect there to be continued activity from migrant juveniles using the harbour as a stopover to practise their fishing skills, so it’s not the end of the season yet. In the last few years, Holes Bay has been a hotspot for young Ospreys in late September into October, which we’re hoping to seen again this year. We’ve previously run Pop-Up Osprey Watches during this time at Holes Bay, so keep an eye on our social media and sightings if we get another Osprey influx in the next couple of weeks.

Little Stint – Lytchett Fields – Ian Ballam

Ruff – Lytchett Fields – Ian Ballam