Another mixed day, but spring was definitely in the air by mid-afternoon with both the first Brimstone Butterfly and (partially) singing Common Chiffchaff in the Piddle Valley, with pairs of Woodlark also logged at Rempstone. There were still a minimum of 5 Marsh HarrierĀ in Poole Harbour west, and 6 Black-necked Grebe and 2 Slavonian Grebe off Middle Beach.
Water Rail – Poole Park – Peter Moore (21st Feb)
Pale-bellied Brent Goose – Baiter Park – Peter Moore (21st Feb)
Although you couldn’t see further than 100m for much of the day, there were birds to be found…
Find out moreSo cold! Mid-week was delightful with even a hint of spring warmth, but today was proper chilly. Cold…
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