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Formed in 1956, as the Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group, CHOG is dedicated to the restoration of nature and all wildlife, in and around the Christchurch Harbour area.
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2026 Calendar
The 2026 CHOG calendar showcasing the best of our local birds is available now.
Now reduced to £6 Including UK delivery
www.chog.org.uk/chog-shop/
February 1, 2026 at 7:38 AM
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Indoor Meeting
Wednesday February 11th 19:30-21:15
Species Introductions – Katiana Saleiko
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Indoor Meetings | CHOG
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February 1, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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Membership subscriptions for 2025 are now due. Membership benefits include supporting local wildlife conservation. To join: www.chog.org.uk/join-chog-pa...
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January 15, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Young CHOG has some great events coming up! From beach walks and marsh night walks to spring discovery days and listening for nightjars at dusk. Free, family-friendly and outdoors — reserve your place now! www.chog.org.uk/young-chog-e...
January 13, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Indoor Meeting
Wednesday January 14th 19:30-21:15
Stories from the South Atlantic – the Falkland Islands and South Georgia   – Josh Peck
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Indoor Meetings | CHOG
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January 12, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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2026 Calendar
The 2026 CHOG calendar showcasing the best of our local birds is available now.
Only £9.99 Including UK delivery.
www.chog.org.uk/chog-shop/
December 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Indoor Meeting
Wednesday January 14th 19:30-21:15
Stories from the South Atlantic – the Falkland Islands and South Georgia   – Josh Peck
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Indoor Meetings | CHOG
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December 31, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Outdoor Meeting
Saturday 10th January 14:30 until dusk or until you are too cold!
Marsh Harrier Roost Watch, Stanpit Marsh
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December 31, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Outdoor Meeting
Sunday 4th January  09:00-12:00
Longham Lakes
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December 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Barn owl chick born on Hengistbury Head.

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Owl you need is love: barn owl chick born on Hengistbury Head
The stunning owls proved it's never too wet to woo a partner!
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December 31, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Recording, Promoting & Restoring

Nature of the Christchurch Harbour Area
December 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Membership subscriptions for 2025 are now due. Membership benefits include supporting local wildlife conservation. To join: www.chog.org.uk/join-chog-pa...
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December 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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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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Be The Future of Nature's Recovery in Dorset and Beyond. @btobirds.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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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
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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
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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
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Two Balearic Shearwater west past Hengistbury @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Connect with Nature Walk

Saturday July 28th
A CHOG events for families with youngsters.
June 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM