Marsh Harrier numbers hit double figures again today with 10 leaving the Wareham Channel roosts this morning. A ringtail Hen Harrier flew south-east along Slepe Heath mid-morning. A Single Long-tailed Duck was off Redhorn Quay, along with 2 Great Northern Divers, 3 Black-necked Grebe and 9 Goldeneye. A Great Northern Diver, Black-necked Grebe and numerous Red-breasted Merganser were visible from Jerry’s Point. Baiter offered 1 Great Northern Diver off the beach, 11 Turnstone, 5 Great Crested Grebe and 1 Sandwich Tern. A Pale-bellied Brent Goose was among the Dark-bellied flock feeding at Baiter Park this morning.

Pale-bellied Brent Goose (left) – Baiter Park – Ian Ballam