Plenty of winter species to see out there today with 2 Black-necked Grebe, 2 Great Northern Diver and 1 male Common Scoter from Knoll beach, Studland plus 1 Slavonian Grebe further along at Middle Beach. One ringtail Hen Harrier was seen once again at Middlebere, and another from Rock Lea View in Lytchett Bay, along with 1 Marsh Harrier. The highlight from Holes Bay was Black Redstart, where there were also over 1000 Black-tailed Godwit, 200+ Avocet, 200+ Dunlin, 1 Lapwing, 24 Snipe & 1 Grey Plover. This morning 5 Hen Harrier were seen departing the harbour and female White-tailed Eagle G801 was still in the Wareham Channel.

Bullfinch – Mark Wright