Birds of Poole Harbour
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Registered charity boosting the profile of bird conservation, observation and education in and around the Poole Harbour area.
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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 .
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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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
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Lot more birds on rising tide on fields inc 1 Ruff, Green Sand and 5 Greenshank @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Lot more birds on rising tide on fields inc 1 Ruff, Green Sand and 5 Greenshank @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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Black-tailed Godwit Holes Bay Poole Harbour Dorset @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Black-tailed Godwit Holes Bay Poole Harbour Dorset @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
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Ringed Curlew Lytchett Bay Poole Harbour Dorset @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Ringed Curlew Lytchett Bay Poole Harbour Dorset @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social
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Brent Goose Lytchett Bay Poole Harbour Dorset @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Brent Goose Lytchett Bay Poole Harbour Dorset @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @lytchettbirder.bsky.social
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Out kayaking today behind Round Island when one of the group shouted “Eagle”, but no it was two buzzards. Two minutes late another shout of “That’s an Eagle”, but no a Marsh Harrier. Two minutes later treated by a low flyover of a WTE mobbed by a Herring Gull @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Out kayaking today behind Round Island when one of the group shouted “Eagle”, but no it was two buzzards. Two minutes late another shout of “That’s an Eagle”, but no a Marsh Harrier. Two minutes later treated by a low flyover of a WTE mobbed by a Herring Gull @harbourbirds.bsky.social
A few tickets for tomorrow’s free Poole Quay Birding Walk have come up! 🏡🦆
Free tickets but limited places 10am-12pm. Book below
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/intro-...
Free tickets but limited places 10am-12pm. Book below
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/intro-...
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A few tickets for tomorrow’s free Poole Quay Birding Walk have come up! 🏡🦆
Free tickets but limited places 10am-12pm. Book below
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/intro-...
Free tickets but limited places 10am-12pm. Book below
www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/event/intro-...
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Amazing sky over Lytchett Bay this morning , 2 Marsh Harrier ,Kingfisher and some Wigeon on a high tide ! @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Amazing sky over Lytchett Bay this morning , 2 Marsh Harrier ,Kingfisher and some Wigeon on a high tide ! @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
2 Velvet Scoter and 1 Slavonian Grebe off Jerry’s Point, Studland this AM @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
2 Velvet Scoter and 1 Slavonian Grebe off Jerry’s Point, Studland this AM @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
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Dunlin, Holes Bay NW, Tuesday AM @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Dunlin, Holes Bay NW, Tuesday AM @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
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Holes Bay on a cold, clear, and crisp winter's morning 🙏🌅 A bit birdy out there @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Holes Bay on a cold, clear, and crisp winter's morning 🙏🌅 A bit birdy out there @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
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South Haven, Studland snippets per Graham Armstrong:
GN Diver 3 - 2 in & 1 Shell Bay
BT Diver 1 in
RT Diver 1 in
GC Grebe 3
Shag 99
RB Merg 8
Sanderling 16 Shell Bay
Green Sandpiper 1 boardwalk unusual here
Firecrest 1
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GN Diver 3 - 2 in & 1 Shell Bay
BT Diver 1 in
RT Diver 1 in
GC Grebe 3
Shag 99
RB Merg 8
Sanderling 16 Shell Bay
Green Sandpiper 1 boardwalk unusual here
Firecrest 1
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November 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
South Haven, Studland snippets per Graham Armstrong:
GN Diver 3 - 2 in & 1 Shell Bay
BT Diver 1 in
RT Diver 1 in
GC Grebe 3
Shag 99
RB Merg 8
Sanderling 16 Shell Bay
Green Sandpiper 1 boardwalk unusual here
Firecrest 1
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
GN Diver 3 - 2 in & 1 Shell Bay
BT Diver 1 in
RT Diver 1 in
GC Grebe 3
Shag 99
RB Merg 8
Sanderling 16 Shell Bay
Green Sandpiper 1 boardwalk unusual here
Firecrest 1
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds
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Peregrine. Poole. Dorset #birdsseenin2025 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @bournemouthecho.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @dorsetraptors.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Holes Bay North Poole Harbour #birdsseenin2025 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social @bournemouthecho.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Close flyby Goshawk Cordite Way Poole Harbour viewpoint between Holton Lee and Holton Heath 11am [email protected] @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Close flyby Goshawk Cordite Way Poole Harbour viewpoint between Holton Lee and Holton Heath 11am [email protected] @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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A taster of what we saw
Over 50 bird species in all, Sika deer, grey and harbour seals
Just magic!
Over 50 bird species in all, Sika deer, grey and harbour seals
Just magic!
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A taster of what we saw
Over 50 bird species in all, Sika deer, grey and harbour seals
Just magic!
Over 50 bird species in all, Sika deer, grey and harbour seals
Just magic!
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I cannot recommend this highly enough. Even if you’re not a “birder”
Fantastically knowledgeable guides lead a tour of the harbour, giving you everything you need.
A pure tonic for your mental health if nothing else!
Had a fabulous morning
Thank you, to Paul, Britney and the crew
Fantastically knowledgeable guides lead a tour of the harbour, giving you everything you need.
A pure tonic for your mental health if nothing else!
Had a fabulous morning
Thank you, to Paul, Britney and the crew
Winter Safari this AM: 1 WT Eagle, 1 Glossy Ibis, 4 GN Diver, c400 Avocet, 4 Marsh Harrier, c50 RB Merg’s, 1 Ruff, 3 Kingfisher, 14 Spoonbill, c60 db Brent Geese, c50 Barwit, 2 Bearded Tit plus ‘the usual’ @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I cannot recommend this highly enough. Even if you’re not a “birder”
Fantastically knowledgeable guides lead a tour of the harbour, giving you everything you need.
A pure tonic for your mental health if nothing else!
Had a fabulous morning
Thank you, to Paul, Britney and the crew
Fantastically knowledgeable guides lead a tour of the harbour, giving you everything you need.
A pure tonic for your mental health if nothing else!
Had a fabulous morning
Thank you, to Paul, Britney and the crew
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My annual roost count at Hatch Pond this evening produced a personal best of 229 Magpies, my previous best count from a couple of years ago was 184 @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
My annual roost count at Hatch Pond this evening produced a personal best of 229 Magpies, my previous best count from a couple of years ago was 184 @harbourbirds.bsky.social
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Great Egret over #LytchettFields . High tide on fields, 1 Spot Red, 8 Greenshank, 12 Avocet, 94 Lapwing , 68 Redshank , 25 Blackwit and 4 Dunlin @narwhalsh.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Great Egret over #LytchettFields . High tide on fields, 1 Spot Red, 8 Greenshank, 12 Avocet, 94 Lapwing , 68 Redshank , 25 Blackwit and 4 Dunlin @narwhalsh.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social