Sightings31/05/2018

Harbour Update – posted 29/05/18

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.

You might also like...

Sightings21/04/2025

Harbour Update – 21/04/25

A better bank holiday Monday than anticipated with the early rain and cloud cover bringing with it a…

Find out more
Sightings20/04/2025

Harbour Update – 20/04/25

There was another Common Crane movement/arrival with a group of 3 heading down the Piddle Valley this afternoon…

Find out more

Call 01202 641 003