Things are still feeling as if they could ‘kick off’ again migration wise, and with another nice area of high-pressure coming in from the east we could see more waders arrive and passerines passing through. A few more waders appeared on Lytchett Fields today with 2 Turnstone fresh in also 23 Ringed Plover, 15 Dunlin, 210 Black-tailed Godwit and 2 Oystercatcher present. However the highlight was when an Arctic Tern came bouncing across the fields, hawking and hovering for a short while before moving off back towards the bay. A female Marsh Harrier was present in the west of the harbour at dawn and apparently a dark male was seen over the Wareham causeway yesterday too. Its good to hear that Lapwing have fledged young at RSPB Arne, a species that seems to struggle around most parts of the harbour as a breeding species.
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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