Sightings14/01/2020

Harbour Update – posted 14/01/20

Rough waters today as Storm Brendan comes in. From the DWT bird boat there were reports of Great Northern DiverSlavonian Grebe and Common Scoter in the harbour, as well as ~15 Spoonbill at Shipstal Point. The highlight was a Black-throated Diver south of Brownsea Island, near Furzey Island pier. This will be the first Black-throated Diver on record in winter in the harbour.

Elsewhere, 1 Knot and 2 Bar-tailed Godwit reported at Baiter Park. The Siberian Chiffchaff on Wareham Common is still present.

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