The Grey Phalarope remained at Lytchett Fields today, seen this morning from the French’s Pool viewpoint. A Curlew Sandpiper from Lytchett Fields was also reported. A count at Holes Bay today produced 420 Black-tailed Godwit, 115 Dunlin, 36 Redshank, 21 Knot, 2 Curlew, 2 Grey Plover, 552 Wigeon, 211 Teal, 21 Shoveler, 6 Pintail and 1 Gadwall. No Ospreys were reported in the harbour area today, though a Red Kite was seen over Holton Lee. At South Haven, Studland a Jack Snipe was seen on the waters edge near the car park and a drake Eider was in Shell Bay and 2 Woodlark and 4 Crossbill flew over South Haven.

Mega news! Remember the Lytchett Bay Aquatic Warbler trapped and ringing on 12th August? Well, 16 days later the very same bird was controlled (re-trapped) in Northern Spain – simply superb!

Aquatic Warbler Control

Turnstone – Baiter