Today’s Young Birders ID Course (a project kindly supported by the Cameron Bespolka Trust) capitalised on the excellent low tide this afternoon, enjoying close views of three Slavonian Grebe, eight Black-necked Grebe, three Great Northern Diver, 38 Sanderling, Dartford Warbler and Firecrest, plus a stunning carpet of Dark-bellied Brent Goose, Wigeon, Teal and Dunlin along the southern mudflats. Find out more about our community for like-minded young conservationists and wildlife-lovers here.

Holes Bay was also chock-a-block with birds at low tide! The videos below were captured by one of our team this afternoon. Elsewhere, Crossbill were logged at Wareham Forest and Jerry’s Point. The fringes of the recording area clinched three Goosander west of Holmebridge, while a Spotted Redshank was recorded at Lytchett Fields, along with 97 Common Redshank, 6 Greenshank and a Green Sandpiper. And although they avoided us during the ID Course, two White-tailed Eagle were seen near Brands Bay earlier in the day.

Young Birders ID Course – exploring Jerry’s Point and Redhorn Quay