Birds of Poole Harbour
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December 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Single male RB Merganser which was present on Poole Park Lake this morning.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Single male RB Merganser which was present on Poole Park Lake this morning.
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Stunning weather for yesterdays excellent BoPH Safari with Spoonbill, RB Merganser, Kestrel and female WTE G466 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Stunning weather for yesterdays excellent BoPH Safari with Spoonbill, RB Merganser, Kestrel and female WTE G466 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
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Sinensis Cormorant and Velvet Scoter from yesterdays BoPH Safari @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sinensis Cormorant and Velvet Scoter from yesterdays BoPH Safari @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
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@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social bright but chilly morning at middlebere nt hide. Fieldfare thrush m harrier sparrowhawk merlin. Shovler plntail teal etc. Avocets blk tailed godwits little egrets distant wte. Curlew snipe @annaaubrey.bsky.social Mark Wright and Debbie.
November 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social bright but chilly morning at middlebere nt hide. Fieldfare thrush m harrier sparrowhawk merlin. Shovler plntail teal etc. Avocets blk tailed godwits little egrets distant wte. Curlew snipe @annaaubrey.bsky.social Mark Wright and Debbie.
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Wondered why the small birds around the Villa were shouting a lot this morning... this gorgeous juv (?) sparrowhawk also seemed to be thinking 'what's all the fuss?!' #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Wondered why the small birds around the Villa were shouting a lot this morning... this gorgeous juv (?) sparrowhawk also seemed to be thinking 'what's all the fuss?!' #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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Gulls enjoying the new nesting islands again this evening 🩵 #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Gulls enjoying the new nesting islands again this evening 🩵 #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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Christmas present idea for @harbourbirds.bsky.social fans!
November 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Christmas present idea for @harbourbirds.bsky.social fans!
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N.Haven this morning with @dfozzie.bsky.social and Graham A, 95 Shag, 12 RBM, 1 GND, 1 BTD, 1 GCG. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
N.Haven this morning with @dfozzie.bsky.social and Graham A, 95 Shag, 12 RBM, 1 GND, 1 BTD, 1 GCG. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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Two WTEs were on the snag dead tree at around 9.30am. One flew towards Arne moors and I didn't see where the other one went. Seen from Ham Common. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Two WTEs were on the snag dead tree at around 9.30am. One flew towards Arne moors and I didn't see where the other one went. Seen from Ham Common. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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#LytchettFields PM, high tide in bay but little water on fields. 1 Ruff, 310 Lapwing, 309 Teal, 54 Dunlin, 45 Redshank. Also Blackwit, Avocet, Snipe, Greenshank. Green Sandpiper and Marsh Harrier over reedbed @narwhalsh.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
#LytchettFields PM, high tide in bay but little water on fields. 1 Ruff, 310 Lapwing, 309 Teal, 54 Dunlin, 45 Redshank. Also Blackwit, Avocet, Snipe, Greenshank. Green Sandpiper and Marsh Harrier over reedbed @narwhalsh.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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2 Velvet Scoter did a loop of harbour mouth, leaving then returning circa 07.25 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
2 Velvet Scoter did a loop of harbour mouth, leaving then returning circa 07.25 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
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N.Haven this morning highlights pre deluge, 2 Velvet Scoter flew out then back in a couple of minutes later, 5 RBM, 1 GND, 1 GCG and 83 Shag. Rain stopped play as visibility became very poor. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
N.Haven this morning highlights pre deluge, 2 Velvet Scoter flew out then back in a couple of minutes later, 5 RBM, 1 GND, 1 GCG and 83 Shag. Rain stopped play as visibility became very poor. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
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Huge gull roost this evening... at least 3500....maybe more. Many of them already moved onto the brand new tern islands right outside the hide #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Huge gull roost this evening... at least 3500....maybe more. Many of them already moved onto the brand new tern islands right outside the hide #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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First visit to Lytchett Fields for 10 days was quite busy:
1 Ruff
70 Common Gull (my highest LF count)
14 Snipe
1 Avocet
1 Spotted Redshank
3 Green Sandpiper
3 Dunlin
460 B-H Gull
155 Lapwing
12 Redshank
5 Black-tailed Godwit
1 Marsh Harrier
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1 Ruff
70 Common Gull (my highest LF count)
14 Snipe
1 Avocet
1 Spotted Redshank
3 Green Sandpiper
3 Dunlin
460 B-H Gull
155 Lapwing
12 Redshank
5 Black-tailed Godwit
1 Marsh Harrier
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November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
First visit to Lytchett Fields for 10 days was quite busy:
1 Ruff
70 Common Gull (my highest LF count)
14 Snipe
1 Avocet
1 Spotted Redshank
3 Green Sandpiper
3 Dunlin
460 B-H Gull
155 Lapwing
12 Redshank
5 Black-tailed Godwit
1 Marsh Harrier
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1 Ruff
70 Common Gull (my highest LF count)
14 Snipe
1 Avocet
1 Spotted Redshank
3 Green Sandpiper
3 Dunlin
460 B-H Gull
155 Lapwing
12 Redshank
5 Black-tailed Godwit
1 Marsh Harrier
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More excavating, more tern islands starting to appear... and more totally unbothered waders 🤷♀️😅 #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
More excavating, more tern islands starting to appear... and more totally unbothered waders 🤷♀️😅 #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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Ruff still on French's Pool #LytchettFields associating with Lapwing of which there are 128 across the 2 fields @harbourbirds.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Ruff still on French's Pool #LytchettFields associating with Lapwing of which there are 128 across the 2 fields @harbourbirds.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social
Winter has landed with a range of new arrivals settling into the harbour. Our Winter Safari on Wed logged 2 Velvet Scoter, 8 BN Grebe, 1 Slav Grebe, 1 GN Diver, 2 WT Eagle, loads of waders & wildfowl, 18 Spoonbill even a Swallow!
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November 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Winter has landed with a range of new arrivals settling into the harbour. Our Winter Safari on Wed logged 2 Velvet Scoter, 8 BN Grebe, 1 Slav Grebe, 1 GN Diver, 2 WT Eagle, loads of waders & wildfowl, 18 Spoonbill even a Swallow!
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📸 Elin Wylie Davies
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In yuk weather . NT MiddleBere - Knot , Grey plovers, avocet , Dunlin, marsh harrier, buzzard . mistle thrush and field fares plus lots of usual suspects .
Then RSPB Shipstal 21 Spoonbill +. Grey but birdy .
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Then RSPB Shipstal 21 Spoonbill +. Grey but birdy .
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November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In yuk weather . NT MiddleBere - Knot , Grey plovers, avocet , Dunlin, marsh harrier, buzzard . mistle thrush and field fares plus lots of usual suspects .
Then RSPB Shipstal 21 Spoonbill +. Grey but birdy .
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Then RSPB Shipstal 21 Spoonbill +. Grey but birdy .
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Avocets Lytchett Bay Poole Harbour Dorset @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Avocets Lytchett Bay Poole Harbour Dorset @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social
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Mesmerising Avocet feeding frenzy in a freezing Holes Bay NE yesterday @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Mesmerising Avocet feeding frenzy in a freezing Holes Bay NE yesterday @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
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Jerry's pt, Studland:
2 Velvet Scoter, 1 Slavonian Grebe, 8 Black neck Grebes, 12 GC Grebes, 16 Merganser and a Grey Plover.
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2 Velvet Scoter, 1 Slavonian Grebe, 8 Black neck Grebes, 12 GC Grebes, 16 Merganser and a Grey Plover.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Jerry's pt, Studland:
2 Velvet Scoter, 1 Slavonian Grebe, 8 Black neck Grebes, 12 GC Grebes, 16 Merganser and a Grey Plover.
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2 Velvet Scoter, 1 Slavonian Grebe, 8 Black neck Grebes, 12 GC Grebes, 16 Merganser and a Grey Plover.
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Lytchett Fields 1 Golden Plover with lapwing Sherford VP @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Lytchett Fields 1 Golden Plover with lapwing Sherford VP @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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Holes Bay. Poole Harbour #birdsseenin2025 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @bournemouthecho.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Meadow Pipit. Pied Wagtail. Peregrine..Poole. Dorset #birdsseenin2025 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetraptors.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @bournemouthecho.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Meadow Pipit. Pied Wagtail. Peregrine..Poole. Dorset #birdsseenin2025 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetraptors.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @bournemouthecho.bsky.social