Much the same at 6:30 this morning, two Whimbrel, single Common Gull still and a Turnstone by Redhorn Quay

Brands Bay, Fri which I forgot to post at the time GC Grebe 7 Teal 77 Curlew 64 Whimbrel 2 Blackwit 38 Redshank 8 Med G 167 Common G 1 first one back Grey Seal 1 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

#Meadows provide a habitat for lots of #insects. A #ladybird on the #Knapweed in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. #pollinatorpal #wildflowerhour #Dorsetwildlife #purbeck

Silver-studded Blue numbers tailing off quickly now on the two Studland transects. Almost identical timing as last year. With maybe 1-2 weeks to go before they finish, it looks like 2026 might even break the record for total numbers seen. @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @ukbms.bsky.social

Pleased to see the Green Sand was still at the South Haven Boardwalk this evening. Teal 2 Green Sand 1 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

The reported Gargeney at South Haven this AM was confirmed as a well marked Teal @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Thoughts on the reported Gargeney would be welcome. I had a short look at it this AM and not convinced on its ID Green Sand pn the pool is a nice record for Studland where they are pess than annually recorded @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Juv Garganey & Sedge Warbler at South Haven's boardwalk, Studland this AM per Graham Armstrong @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DodsetBirds

Celebrating the wonderful biodiversity of Clayton Meadow in Dorset on #NationalMeadowsDay. @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social #wildflowerhour #meadows @lgspace.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social

First visit to Brands Bay, Studland since l got back from abroad Surprised to see 2 early returning Whimbrel normally they dont appear to much later in Autumn Lap 7 Curlew 67 Whimbrel 2 Blackwit 13 Redshank 52 Grayling 1 + @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

A lovely patch of Kidney vetch (Anthryllis Vulneraria) in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. The name vulneraria means “wound healer. #wildflowerhour #wildflowers #kidneyvetch #nature #conservation #Dorsetwildlife

Stunning pyramidal orchids in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. #orchidchallenge #orchids #wildflowers #wildflowerhour @ukorchids.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @lgspace.bsky.social

A quick falling tide late PM visit to Brands Bay, Studland produced: Blackwit 6 Summering Barwit 1 Summering - this is a less frequent visitor at this time of year @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

The Studland Night Heron is back on view per @moorebirdsbybike.bsky.social from the Rees Cox Hide @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

At least 2 Red-eyed Damselflies, an Emperor, a few Black-tailed Skimmers and stacks of Four-spotted Chasers in front of the Studland Rees Cox hide this AM

Congratulations, Rich. Patch gold especially on top of your Purple Heron find last summer.

The Studland Night Heron appears to have gone to roost out of view a good hour ago No further sign @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #Dorsetbirds

Red Kites starting to move North over Studland again. We have just seen 5 heading North @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

A fantastic find by Rich Stevenson this AM from the Rees Cox hide at Studland of what I reckon will be the first Studland Night Heron @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Rob Johnson had 9 Red Kites in 20 mins at South Haven this AM @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Red Kites are on the move again. Graham Armstrong has just had 5 North over South Haven, Studland Also good numbers of Painted Ladys at Studland this AM @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

The first bee orchid of the season spotted in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. @ukorchids.bsky.social #orchids #meadows @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social #wildflowers

A #wildflowershow in Clayton Meadow, Dorset with rattle, clover , ox-eye daisies and bird’s foot-trefoil. #wildflowers #wildflowerhour #meadows #nature

Good to see there is a potential Summering Brent Goose at Studland. Normally 1 - 4 stick around locally each year

Good spot, we have had max 3 on transect

South Haven, Studland quiet with few Terns feeding off Shell Bay or the Houseboats. But White-tailed Sea-eagle ad over Brands Bay being mobbed by a Hobby & Buzzard The Hobby quickly gave up & joined 2 others @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Its that time of year when Brands Bay, Studland goes quiet. Highlights: Blackwit 19 Curlew 5 So a Green Hairstreak was a nice (less than annual for me here) sighting @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds @martinswarren.bsky.social

An adder warming up in the sunshine in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. #meadows #reptiles #adder #dorsetwildlife

Roseate Tern feeding with Sandwich and Common Terns and a large mixed Gull flock off the Poole Harbour mouth at 20:15 from South Haven, Studland Also 1 seen off Sandbanks side 30 mins earlier @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Rob J has just seen one of today's Brownsea Roseate Terns around Stone Island from South Haven, Studland @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

A patch of Pale Flax in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. #flax #meadows #wildflowers #wildflowerhour

The humble wildflower, red clover, in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. It’s very popular with bees for its nectar.

6 Sanderling at Knoll Beach, Studland, today per @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Clayton Meadow is a small plot within the Glebelands estate on Ballard Down It's probably the largest remaining bit of unspoilt and unfarmed land at the Eastern end of Ballard The @claytonmeadow.bsky.social account has consistently shown what Ballard Down could be like if parts were rewilded

Brands Bay, Studland on the low tide Red Kite 2 East over Goathorn & presumed to be moving Curlew 4 Whimbrel 2 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Wildflower season in full swing and some lovely Common Milkwort in Clayton Meadow, Dorset. #milkwort #wildflowerhour #wildflowers #meadows

A 2.5 hrs late AM/lunchtime watch from the SW corner of the Studland patch produced: Red Kite 35 North or NE White Stork 2 of unknown provenance North over Goathorn per Graham A at South Haven, Studland Osprey per Graham A @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Surprised to hear of a male Garganey at Studland's South Haven pool from the boardwalk, given the scarcity of Studland Garganey records Pleased it was still intermittently showing at lunchtime Also Hairy Dragonfly 3 Small Copper 1 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

A quiet visit to Brands Bay, Studland on the low tide: Curlew 14 Whimbrel 7 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

A visit to Brands Bay, Studland for the last of the rising tide produced: Curlew 4 Blackwit 5 Steady passage of Hirundines in c25 mins Swallow 56 HMartin 7 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Osprey over Goathorm visible from South Haven, Studland at 0925 per Graham Amstrong @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Another Studland scarcity found by Kevin Lane - 2 Egyptian Geese on Stone Island early AM. They had gone before 08:00 Brands Bay GWE 2 my first for about a year again scarce here these days Whimbrel 2 Dunlin 1 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

This is the first Red-rumped Swallow for the Studland/Ballard Patch. A cracking find by Kevin Lane @harbourbirds.bsky.social

Throwback Thursday: This photo which dates to the late 1800s or early 1900s shows the old beachside tea room at Studland which was located below the area which is now Middle Beach car park and under water. www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/gallery/2493...

Brands Bay Studland for the mid AM rising tide: Sea-eagle 1 Imm circling over Newton Bay Blackwit 165 Curlew 5 Redshank 7 Greenshank 1 Dunlin 9 Sandwich Tern 2 Swallow 5 inc 3 North @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

News has reached us of people trespassing at the Woodsford Garganey to get a better view or a better picture. This is an active working quarry & risks disturbing a rare breeding species. It also dissuades finders from releasing bird news. A lose, lose, lose situation. Please lets up our game.

A quick look at Middle Beach, Studland mid PM: GN Diver 1 GC Grebe 3 BN Grebe 1 summery Com Scoter 1 female @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

A quiet WeBS at Studland's Brands Bay and South Haven GN Diver 2 Jerry's Pt/Shell Bay RB Merg 5 Curlew 74 BB Blackwit 217 BB Gshank 1 houseboats Tuftie 1 SH pool my 1st for Studland this year Also Sea-eagle ad BB Sand M 1 West BB @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

Knoll House Hotel, Studland: sent to Spa Road, Gloucester: Lovely walks. We are putting in quite a lot of exercise. Had a day touring around yesterday. #PostedInThePast

Lunch at Bramble Bush Bay, and a Red Kite low overhead... @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 🪶