Mike Morse
@bexbirder.bsky.social
Birding West Bexington and Cogden, Dorset
The White-fronts were still around at 11.00am, but were likely disturbed by a group of walkers that passed us heading towards the Mere. The party of Brents included this gorgeous juvenile.
December 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The White-fronts were still around at 11.00am, but were likely disturbed by a group of walkers that passed us heading towards the Mere. The party of Brents included this gorgeous juvenile.
Two Russian W-fronted Geese currently on and around West Bex Mere + 6 Brent's.
December 31, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Two Russian W-fronted Geese currently on and around West Bex Mere + 6 Brent's.
No grey geese for us sadly, but a couple of Sibe Chiffs showed well at West Bex.
December 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
No grey geese for us sadly, but a couple of Sibe Chiffs showed well at West Bex.
Just found an Olive-tree Pearl on my front door... seems quite late Paul? @paulupwey.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Just found an Olive-tree Pearl on my front door... seems quite late Paul? @paulupwey.bsky.social
One of two Firecrests at Cogden this morning...
December 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
One of two Firecrests at Cogden this morning...
Sibe Chiff at West Bex this morning...
December 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Sibe Chiff at West Bex this morning...
Given its size (50-60cm) and location (top of a fairly mature tree) we're assuming this is a Asian Hornet nest at West Bex. It's been reported and if confirmed is likely to be of significant concern to the local bee keepers...
November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Given its size (50-60cm) and location (top of a fairly mature tree) we're assuming this is a Asian Hornet nest at West Bex. It's been reported and if confirmed is likely to be of significant concern to the local bee keepers...
A glorious morning with a Short-eared Owl out to sea at dawn the highlight. Other good birds included 5/6 Cirl Buntings, Firecrest and Black Redstart.
November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
A glorious morning with a Short-eared Owl out to sea at dawn the highlight. Other good birds included 5/6 Cirl Buntings, Firecrest and Black Redstart.
One of two Black Redstarts around West Bex village this morning.... our first of the autumn. More importantly, we have water in the Mere at long last with Gulls & wildfowl to search through. Happy days...
November 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
One of two Black Redstarts around West Bex village this morning.... our first of the autumn. More importantly, we have water in the Mere at long last with Gulls & wildfowl to search through. Happy days...
We've seen this Merlin at West Bex every day since Friday, but this morning was the first time we found it settled... a little cracker.
October 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
We've seen this Merlin at West Bex every day since Friday, but this morning was the first time we found it settled... a little cracker.
A Red-necked Grebe was a bit of a surprise off West Bex this morning. A little distant and crap light but still a smart bird...
October 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
A Red-necked Grebe was a bit of a surprise off West Bex this morning. A little distant and crap light but still a smart bird...
An Arctic Skua west was the best of this morning's birds....
October 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
An Arctic Skua west was the best of this morning's birds....
Cropped and cleaned up pic of this morning's Whooper's Swans as they headed west past West Bex just after 8.00am. The birds are currently at Colyford, Devon.
October 6, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Cropped and cleaned up pic of this morning's Whooper's Swans as they headed west past West Bex just after 8.00am. The birds are currently at Colyford, Devon.
Six probable Whooper Swans just flown west past West Bex...
October 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Six probable Whooper Swans just flown west past West Bex...
Might be of interest... European Storm Petrel carcass at West Bex this morning... very desiccated, so probably from last winter.
October 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Might be of interest... European Storm Petrel carcass at West Bex this morning... very desiccated, so probably from last winter.
Earlish Red-throated Diver off West Bexington this morning...
September 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Earlish Red-throated Diver off West Bexington this morning...
A peach of 1w Casp at West Bex this morning along with Ring Ouzel, Spot Fly, 7 Wheatears and an exceptional flock of 120 Cormorants flying west at dawn... easily the highest single count we've witnessed here.. 99 in the picture
September 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A peach of 1w Casp at West Bex this morning along with Ring Ouzel, Spot Fly, 7 Wheatears and an exceptional flock of 120 Cormorants flying west at dawn... easily the highest single count we've witnessed here.. 99 in the picture
Some of the 81 Balearics Shearwaters that went east past West Bex this morning...I think I picked up the tail-end of the movement with unidentified birds distantly ahead of them...
September 7, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Some of the 81 Balearics Shearwaters that went east past West Bex this morning...I think I picked up the tail-end of the movement with unidentified birds distantly ahead of them...
Rubbish snatched shot but a Grey Phalarope has just flown east past West Bex...
September 1, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Rubbish snatched shot but a Grey Phalarope has just flown east past West Bex...
Juv Sabine's Cogden found b.y @notquitescilly.bsky.social it flew east at around 9.00am...
August 31, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Juv Sabine's Cogden found b.y @notquitescilly.bsky.social it flew east at around 9.00am...
The Caspian Gull was around West Bex again this morning.... shame about the oil....
August 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The Caspian Gull was around West Bex again this morning.... shame about the oil....
Juv Caspian Gull at West Bex this morning... @joestockwell.bsky.social is checking the ring number to see if it's the bird seen at the Swannery yesterday, but it's slightly oiled so I imagine so. Redstart and Bearded Tit the best of the common migrants...
August 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Juv Caspian Gull at West Bex this morning... @joestockwell.bsky.social is checking the ring number to see if it's the bird seen at the Swannery yesterday, but it's slightly oiled so I imagine so. Redstart and Bearded Tit the best of the common migrants...
This confiding Dutch ringed Med Gull is back for its third year on the same patch of beach at Cogden this morning... a steady trickle of common migrants through the last few weeks, but nothing to get the pulse racing...yet.
August 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This confiding Dutch ringed Med Gull is back for its third year on the same patch of beach at Cogden this morning... a steady trickle of common migrants through the last few weeks, but nothing to get the pulse racing...yet.
Great to report that Cirl Buntings have bred on patch again this year. Now would be a good time of year to look for juvs, especially in areas where Cirls have been seen during winter. Please send any sighting to recorder@dorsetbirds.co.uk. Breeding records will be treated in strictest confidence.
August 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Great to report that Cirl Buntings have bred on patch again this year. Now would be a good time of year to look for juvs, especially in areas where Cirls have been seen during winter. Please send any sighting to recorder@dorsetbirds.co.uk. Breeding records will be treated in strictest confidence.
Three Yellow Wags at West Bex this morning were the first of the year here (we rarely see them in spring)... also new Wheatear and Whinchat.
July 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Three Yellow Wags at West Bex this morning were the first of the year here (we rarely see them in spring)... also new Wheatear and Whinchat.