With Storm Bella bashing its way across Dorset tonight who knows what may arrive in the harbour tomorrow, but today certainly ended well with the discovery of an adult Ring-billed Gull in Lytchett Bay, found by Shaun Robson. Other general sightings included 10 Spoonbill also in Lytchett Bay, 3 Black-necked Grebe and 1 Great Northern Diver in Studland Bay, 2 Great Northern Diver off Baiter, 6 Egyptian Geese along Holme Lane and in Holes Bay NW a great count of 88 Shoveler plus 26 Pintail & 1 Gadwall.
Being a Monday, there were fewer rare birds found today, but the long staying gems were pinned down…
Find out moreOnce again, a very European vibe today, despite yesterdays cold, SW wind persisting. The Red-spotted Bluethroat showed a…
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