The Shell Bay Red-necked Grebe continued to show well in the harbour mouth next to the chain ferry this morning, fingers crossed it sticks around for tomorrow’s ID course. Adult male Hen Harriers are an uncommon sight for Poole Harbour, let alone Lytchett Bay, so the appearance of one heading high east over Lytchett Heath was a lovely addition to the 2 female-type Marsh Harrier and 3 Water Pipit also logged across the bay today. Elsewhere, Morden Bog featured 6 Egyptian Geese east.

Ringtail Hen Harrier – Mark Wright