Another hot day on the Quay with highs of 27°C and a refreshing 16mph Easterly wind. Holton Pools had 6 Lapwing, 2 Heron sp., and 3 Egret Sp. Reports from Coombe Heath of a Hobby heading towards Middlebere and another 4 soaring over Morden Bog. Also, at Middlebere 1 Great White Egret, 1 Gadwall, c100 Black-tailed Godwit, 13 Curlew, 10 Oystercatcher, 7 Redshank and 14 Little Egret were reported.

Over on Brownsea Lagoon the Sandwich Tern chicks have been practicing their take off, flapping their wings and jumping up and down, it won’t long now before they take flight! It has been a lovely opportunity to watch these chicks from egg to juvenile. 2 Little Egret and 6 Spoonbill and 12 Bar-tailed Godwit have also been seen today.

2 Osprey have been seen fishing in the Wareham Channel this morning, likely to be CJ7 and LS7.