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Shell bay - PUN1 back on the beach for the tenth year in succession. Otherwise just a handful of Sanderlings and a small flock of Brents. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Shell bay - PUN1 back on the beach for the tenth year in succession. Otherwise just a handful of Sanderlings and a small flock of Brents. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
A Poole Harbour watch 07:00-08:00 by Graham Armstrong
BT Diver 1
RT Diver 1
Shag 127 in
Just short of the recent 133 which was prob a 21st century max
High numbers swollen by good numbers of juvs
Still 1000+ Cormorants around
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
BT Diver 1
RT Diver 1
Shag 127 in
Just short of the recent 133 which was prob a 21st century max
High numbers swollen by good numbers of juvs
Still 1000+ Cormorants around
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
November 12, 2025 at 10:40 AM
A Poole Harbour watch 07:00-08:00 by Graham Armstrong
BT Diver 1
RT Diver 1
Shag 127 in
Just short of the recent 133 which was prob a 21st century max
High numbers swollen by good numbers of juvs
Still 1000+ Cormorants around
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
BT Diver 1
RT Diver 1
Shag 127 in
Just short of the recent 133 which was prob a 21st century max
High numbers swollen by good numbers of juvs
Still 1000+ Cormorants around
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
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N.Haven harbour mouth this morning with @dfozzie.bsky.social 133 Shag into the harbour !!!, 5 RBM, 1 C.Scoter in, and first Diver of the season BTD in. 69 P. WAG. @dorsetbirds.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
N.Haven harbour mouth this morning with @dfozzie.bsky.social 133 Shag into the harbour !!!, 5 RBM, 1 C.Scoter in, and first Diver of the season BTD in. 69 P. WAG. @dorsetbirds.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
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Black Throated Diver into the harbour circa 07.00. First Diver of the season. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Black Throated Diver into the harbour circa 07.00. First Diver of the season. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
Thanks for your kind words Simon @winspit1881.bsky.social
But there were many with detailed objections & it was good to see the strength of feeling over the price increases & proposed road tolls by the Studland ferry co
But there were many with detailed objections & it was good to see the strength of feeling over the price increases & proposed road tolls by the Studland ferry co
Your written argument clearly swayed the matter on the question of the road. Well done! 😉
November 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Thanks for your kind words Simon @winspit1881.bsky.social
But there were many with detailed objections & it was good to see the strength of feeling over the price increases & proposed road tolls by the Studland ferry co
But there were many with detailed objections & it was good to see the strength of feeling over the price increases & proposed road tolls by the Studland ferry co
The conclusions from Secretary of State & Public Enquiry around the Sandbanks Ferry company's plans:
The new charges are here
with cars increased from £5 to £6.26
The new charges are here
with cars increased from £5 to £6.26
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The conclusions from Secretary of State & Public Enquiry around the Sandbanks Ferry company's plans:
The new charges are here
with cars increased from £5 to £6.26
The new charges are here
with cars increased from £5 to £6.26
The conclusions from Secretary of State & Public Enquiry around the Sandbanks Ferry company's plans:
Plans to charge to road access from near Knoll car park to the ferry haven't been approved. But they haven't been 100% ruled out either, so there is still a risk of the ferry company trying again
Plans to charge to road access from near Knoll car park to the ferry haven't been approved. But they haven't been 100% ruled out either, so there is still a risk of the ferry company trying again
November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The conclusions from Secretary of State & Public Enquiry around the Sandbanks Ferry company's plans:
Plans to charge to road access from near Knoll car park to the ferry haven't been approved. But they haven't been 100% ruled out either, so there is still a risk of the ferry company trying again
Plans to charge to road access from near Knoll car park to the ferry haven't been approved. But they haven't been 100% ruled out either, so there is still a risk of the ferry company trying again
The conclusions from Secretary of State & Public Enquiry around the Sandbanks Ferry company's plans:
It will still be possible to purchase bulk discount tickets which will help regular passengers
It will still be possible to purchase bulk discount tickets which will help regular passengers
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The conclusions from Secretary of State & Public Enquiry around the Sandbanks Ferry company's plans:
It will still be possible to purchase bulk discount tickets which will help regular passengers
It will still be possible to purchase bulk discount tickets which will help regular passengers
The conclusions from Secretary of State & Public Enquiry around the Sandbanks Ferry company's plans in increase charges have been published today
As you would expect, it's a lengthy conclusion. But I've attached some bits
Cycle & foot passenger charges to rise from £1 to £1.18 (not £1.75)
As you would expect, it's a lengthy conclusion. But I've attached some bits
Cycle & foot passenger charges to rise from £1 to £1.18 (not £1.75)
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The conclusions from Secretary of State & Public Enquiry around the Sandbanks Ferry company's plans in increase charges have been published today
As you would expect, it's a lengthy conclusion. But I've attached some bits
Cycle & foot passenger charges to rise from £1 to £1.18 (not £1.75)
As you would expect, it's a lengthy conclusion. But I've attached some bits
Cycle & foot passenger charges to rise from £1 to £1.18 (not £1.75)
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The Yellow Meadow Ant is known for creating anthills in grassland habitats. They build their distinctive soil domes above their nests and there are some great examples in Clayton Meadow.
#ants #meadows #anthills #grasslands #habitat #conservation #nature
#ants #meadows #anthills #grasslands #habitat #conservation #nature
November 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Yellow Meadow Ant is known for creating anthills in grassland habitats. They build their distinctive soil domes above their nests and there are some great examples in Clayton Meadow.
#ants #meadows #anthills #grasslands #habitat #conservation #nature
#ants #meadows #anthills #grasslands #habitat #conservation #nature
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I just nominated BIRDS OF POOLE HARBOUR
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I just nominated a charity to win £1,000. You can nominate your favourite too.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I just nominated BIRDS OF POOLE HARBOUR
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N.Haven this morning with Graham A, 92 Shag into the harbour, first single RBM, and 2 GCG of the season also in, 26 Pied Wag out of roost. Also, around 400-500 Woodpigeon West. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 8:19 AM
N.Haven this morning with Graham A, 92 Shag into the harbour, first single RBM, and 2 GCG of the season also in, 26 Pied Wag out of roost. Also, around 400-500 Woodpigeon West. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
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N.Haven harbour mouth this morning season high count of Shag for me with 119 into the harbour, 2 Cmn Scoter and Peregrine the best of the rest. Also, a group of 11 GBBG hanging around the ferry. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 8:16 AM
N.Haven harbour mouth this morning season high count of Shag for me with 119 into the harbour, 2 Cmn Scoter and Peregrine the best of the rest. Also, a group of 11 GBBG hanging around the ferry. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
Snow Bunting still 50m north of where main track emerges onto nudist beach on Studland Beach per @jolmitchell.bsky.social
Snow Bunting 200m south of Pilots Point along Studland Beach @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Snow Bunting still 50m north of where main track emerges onto nudist beach on Studland Beach per @jolmitchell.bsky.social
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Snow Bunting 200m south of Pilots Point along Studland Beach @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Snow Bunting 200m south of Pilots Point along Studland Beach @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
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A common lizard out and about in Clayton Meadow, Dorset last week.
#reptiles #lizards #meadows #nature #conservation #grasslands
#reptiles #lizards #meadows #nature #conservation #grasslands
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A common lizard out and about in Clayton Meadow, Dorset last week.
#reptiles #lizards #meadows #nature #conservation #grasslands
#reptiles #lizards #meadows #nature #conservation #grasslands
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Crossbills today at Greenland’s Farm. Surprise late juvenile Gannet seen twice prospecting around Middle beach. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Crossbills today at Greenland’s Farm. Surprise late juvenile Gannet seen twice prospecting around Middle beach. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
A quick look late PM from Middle Beach, Studland
No Grebes, Divers or Seaduck
Brent G 1
A Common Seal off the nudist beach. The commonest Seal in Studland waters inside the harbour. Only my second sighting on the seaward side
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
#DorsetBirds
No Grebes, Divers or Seaduck
Brent G 1
A Common Seal off the nudist beach. The commonest Seal in Studland waters inside the harbour. Only my second sighting on the seaward side
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
#DorsetBirds
October 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A quick look late PM from Middle Beach, Studland
No Grebes, Divers or Seaduck
Brent G 1
A Common Seal off the nudist beach. The commonest Seal in Studland waters inside the harbour. Only my second sighting on the seaward side
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
#DorsetBirds
No Grebes, Divers or Seaduck
Brent G 1
A Common Seal off the nudist beach. The commonest Seal in Studland waters inside the harbour. Only my second sighting on the seaward side
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
#DorsetBirds
A Black-necked Grebe was off Middle Beach, Studland per James Leaver
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
October 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A Black-necked Grebe was off Middle Beach, Studland per James Leaver
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@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
Rain & mist made checking the 50 or so waders at the back of the bay and on the water impossible
There again I was one of the luckier Poole Harbour WeBS counters having a hide to count from today
There again I was one of the luckier Poole Harbour WeBS counters having a hide to count from today
Lovely weather for today's WeBS count in Brands Bay, Studland
Highlights
Teal 47
Wigeon 87
Pintail 13
Grey Plover 4
Lapwing 2
Curlew 28
Blackwit 204
Redshank 58
Greenshank 1
Dunlin 22
Sandwich T 3
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Highlights
Teal 47
Wigeon 87
Pintail 13
Grey Plover 4
Lapwing 2
Curlew 28
Blackwit 204
Redshank 58
Greenshank 1
Dunlin 22
Sandwich T 3
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
October 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Rain & mist made checking the 50 or so waders at the back of the bay and on the water impossible
There again I was one of the luckier Poole Harbour WeBS counters having a hide to count from today
There again I was one of the luckier Poole Harbour WeBS counters having a hide to count from today
Lovely weather for today's WeBS count in Brands Bay, Studland
Highlights
Teal 47
Wigeon 87
Pintail 13
Grey Plover 4
Lapwing 2
Curlew 28
Blackwit 204
Redshank 58
Greenshank 1
Dunlin 22
Sandwich T 3
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
Highlights
Teal 47
Wigeon 87
Pintail 13
Grey Plover 4
Lapwing 2
Curlew 28
Blackwit 204
Redshank 58
Greenshank 1
Dunlin 22
Sandwich T 3
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
October 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Lovely weather for today's WeBS count in Brands Bay, Studland
Highlights
Teal 47
Wigeon 87
Pintail 13
Grey Plover 4
Lapwing 2
Curlew 28
Blackwit 204
Redshank 58
Greenshank 1
Dunlin 22
Sandwich T 3
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
Highlights
Teal 47
Wigeon 87
Pintail 13
Grey Plover 4
Lapwing 2
Curlew 28
Blackwit 204
Redshank 58
Greenshank 1
Dunlin 22
Sandwich T 3
@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
Yesterday around Studland per @harbourbirds.bsky.social sightings page:
At dawn 4 Eider were in Shell Bay but soon moved off east
Also off Studland was a Black-throated Diver off South Beach with 2 Common Scoter and a dozen Brent Geese
At dawn 4 Eider were in Shell Bay but soon moved off east
Also off Studland was a Black-throated Diver off South Beach with 2 Common Scoter and a dozen Brent Geese
October 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Yesterday around Studland per @harbourbirds.bsky.social sightings page:
At dawn 4 Eider were in Shell Bay but soon moved off east
Also off Studland was a Black-throated Diver off South Beach with 2 Common Scoter and a dozen Brent Geese
At dawn 4 Eider were in Shell Bay but soon moved off east
Also off Studland was a Black-throated Diver off South Beach with 2 Common Scoter and a dozen Brent Geese
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N.Haven, this morning highlight was 4 Eider that were off Studland Beach at 1st light circa 07.05 and then headed East, also first 4 Brent of the Autumn, 67 Shag both into the harbour, 32 Pied Wag out of hotel roost. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 7:38 AM
N.Haven, this morning highlight was 4 Eider that were off Studland Beach at 1st light circa 07.05 and then headed East, also first 4 Brent of the Autumn, 67 Shag both into the harbour, 32 Pied Wag out of hotel roost. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
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4 Eider off shell bay first light this morning. 1 white male. Headed East. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 6:35 AM
4 Eider off shell bay first light this morning. 1 white male. Headed East. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
A 2 hour Vis Mig watch at South Haven, Studland by Graham Armstrong produced the following moving NE:
Song Thrush 63
Blackbird 1
Swallow 206
Hawfinch 1
Crossbill 54
Goldfinch 475
Siskin 327
Redpoll 81
Linnet 77
Chaffinch 18
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Song Thrush 63
Blackbird 1
Swallow 206
Hawfinch 1
Crossbill 54
Goldfinch 475
Siskin 327
Redpoll 81
Linnet 77
Chaffinch 18
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October 14, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A 2 hour Vis Mig watch at South Haven, Studland by Graham Armstrong produced the following moving NE:
Song Thrush 63
Blackbird 1
Swallow 206
Hawfinch 1
Crossbill 54
Goldfinch 475
Siskin 327
Redpoll 81
Linnet 77
Chaffinch 18
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
Song Thrush 63
Blackbird 1
Swallow 206
Hawfinch 1
Crossbill 54
Goldfinch 475
Siskin 327
Redpoll 81
Linnet 77
Chaffinch 18
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds