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Since 1956, when Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group was formed, over 330 species of birds have been recorded at Hengistbury Head and Stanpit Marsh.
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Winter always brings Marsh Harriers to Stanpit Marsh providing some great viewing as they hunt the reed beds. @chogbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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October 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Wryneck on the Long Field Hengistbury @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Osprey (Unringed Male)
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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September 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Bar-tailed Godwit
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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September 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Lesser Black-Backed Gull
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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September 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Wigeon (1 of 8)
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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September 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Ruff
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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September 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Osprey (1H1) catching lunch today
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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September 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Purple Heron at Stanpit this morning it was on Priory Marsh then last seen flying over Wick area. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Organised by BCP and the British Dragonfly Society – and partnered by CHOG, with our survey team around on the Open Day. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Two Balearic Shearwater west past Hengistbury @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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June 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Not a bird for my first Bsky post but was surprised to see this Otter out fishing this morning at Hengistbury Head! My first time seeing one well in the UK! It certainly brightened up a quiet morning. 4 Little Tern were the best of the rest.
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May 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Ruff at sunrise on Stanpit Marsh this morning , the sunrise creating a sublime backdrop @chogbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Cetti’s warbler in abundance on Stanpit Marsh Dorset today @chogbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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March 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our first Wheatear on the year has arrived, a male by the Hiker Cafe, Hengistbury.

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March 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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February 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Hengistbury Head is always a good site for Purple Sandpiper during the winter months and I was pleased to connect with no less than 27 Individuals this afternoon feeding on the algae covered rocks along the shoreline. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM