A great array of sightings today, with a Ring Ouzel at Hartland Moor this afternoon being one of the highlights. The White-tailed Eagle has stayed around again, being seen in the Middlebere Channel this morning, along with a count of 2 Spotted Redshank, 1 Great White Egret, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Peregrine, 740 Avocet, 630 Black-tailed Godwit, 95 Redshank, 32 Grey Plover, 300 Dunlin, 26 Oystercatcher, 13 Curlew, 130 Teal and 65 Wigeon. A Merlin was also reported from the Shipstal Hide at RSPB Arne this morning.  Numbers of Wigeon surpassed 1000 in Holes Bay this morning, with a count of 1083, as well as 26 Shoveler, 15 Pintail, 39 Avocet, 2 Greenshank, 2 Spoonbill and the Barnacle Goose amongst the c.600 Canada Geese.

The Hoopoe is still present at the Upton Allotments, visible throughout the day. Please remember to stick to the guidance set out by the Lytchett Bay Partnership and the Allotment Association as to not damage the area and disturb the bird, as well as being respectful to the residents. The Allotment Association are happy for the bird to be viewed from the car park, and request that people do not go beyond that area and remember to close the gate behind them.

Curlew – Middlebere Channel – Kate Plater