Lodmoor RSPB- Stone Curlew still on view atThe Hump @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Abbotsbury Swannery Baikal Teal from Helen's Hide looking west @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - WeBS and Winter Finch Counts:- Teal 27, Snipe 2, Green Sand 2, Little Grebe 6, Red Kite 4 together, Peregrine, Buzzard 6, Herring Gull 120, Linnet 369, Goldfinch 59, Stonechat 15, Chaffinch 59, Reed Bunting 10, Yellowhammer 6. 🦉🌎🦜@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetraptors.bsky.social

Middlebere - A bonanza of birds from late morning: Curlew Sand 2, Spotted Redshank 2, Knot 7, Avocet c450. Blackwit c250, Curlew 11, Green Sand, Marsh Harrier, Pintail 27, Present; Redshank, Dunlin, Lapwing, Wigeon, Teal 🦉🌎🦜@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Middlebere - Afternoon: Knot 8, Spotted Redshank, Avocet 200+, Black-tailed Godwit c250, Green Sand 2, WTE 2 in flight over Arne RSPB at 1730hrs, Present: Redshank, Dunlin, Pintail, Wigeon, Teal, 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

Silverlake (Warmwell Gvl Pits) - Today's outing to connect with 3 Pink-footed Goose. 2 adults on East Lake and the juvenile on the middle lake late afternoon. Thanks, Mike @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #UKBirding

Bardolf Farm - Green Sand (Lagoon), Greylag Goose 29 (Flight NE 0700) keeping an eye out for the Pinkfoot (still at Silverlake today) Stonechat 14 (Devil's Brook N end). 🦉🌎🦜@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Lodmoor RSPB - Glossy Ibis (Postbox early until Sika Deer 0730hrs), Curlew Sandpiper (west scrape), Hobby 2, Tawny Owl, Water Rail. with @philcheeseman.bsky.social 🦉🌎🦜@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetraptors.bsky.social

Silverlake (Warmwell Gvl Pits) - Pink-footed Goose juv still on East Lake now distant towards Knighton Woods end of lake. Viewed along North path from car-park. Digiscope pic @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

The Heights Hotel, Isle of Portland, Dorset. Birdwatching Weekend Breaks for 2026. Join me on the Isle of Portland and at Weymouth's premier RSPB Nature Reserves to witness migration and wintering birds. Link for more details: dorsetbirdtours.com/news/f/the-h... @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - Teal 6, Gadwall, Red Kite 5 thermalling together from the North end of Devil's Brook (thanks, Martin). Picture a juvenile bird. Raven 2. Yellow Wagtail 2 in flight over Devil's Brook 1245 & 1254hrs. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - A glorious sunny afternoon/evening, even the wildfowl seemed confused circling the pond before touchdown! Wigeon 4, Teal 1 (Causeway Pond), Spot Fly (Field behind Athelhampton House), 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Maiden Castle - A site I don't visit that often, despite it being close to home; Whinchat f, Tree Pipit (Flight S), Wheatear 5 (Carpark), Corn Bunting 8, Red Kite. Vizmig; House Martin, Swallow, Meadow Pipit 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #UKBirding

Lodmoor and Radipole RSPB - A couple of highlights from visits to both reserves today Little Stint (Lodmoor), Curlew Sandpiper (Radipole) 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #UKBirding

Bardolf Farm - Today on the farm Cattle Egret 2 (Waterbarn Cottages), Spot Fly 2 (Burleston Pond), The geese are slowly returning to feed on the remnants of the maize crop. 🦉🌎🦜@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #UKbirding

Bardolf Farm - A day full of showers, but this did not stop the insects from flying. Spotted Flycatcher 7 (ponds; Causeway 6, Burleston 1) and Cattle Egret 4 in the field adjacent to Causeway pond. 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #UKBirding #birds #ornithology #farmbirds

Bardolf Farm - Good numbers of Spotted Flycatcher 10 around the ponds (Causeway pond 5 Burleston pond 3, Mill Mead 2), Mandarin 6 circling Causeway pond mid morning. 🦉🌎🦜@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #UKBirding

Bardolf Farm - A productive post-monsoon evening at the pools on PWM; Spot Fly 9 (5 Causeway 4 Burleston ponds), Wheatear (Devils Brook N end) Green Sand 2 (PWM & Lagoon), Mandarin pair (PWM), 🦉🌎🦜 #birds #ornithology #farmbirds @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - Another wind swept day on the farm Wheatear 2 and Corn Bunting 9 (uncommon) a mobile flock Devil's Brook N end of meadows near A354. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 🦉🌎🦜 #birds #ornithology #farmbirds

Bardolf Farm - Burleston Pond a good selection of passerines noted sheltering from the wind this evening inc Spotted Flycatcher 5. Willow Warbler, Coal Tit, Treecreeper, Green Woodpecker, Goldcrest, 🦉🌎🦜 #ornithology #birds @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - An abundance of Spotted Flycatcher 10 (Causeway pond 3, Burleston pond 7) on the farm today, also Wheatear 2 (Devil's Brook N of Waterbarn Cottages) 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Lodmoor RSPB - A great day at the reserve with Phil Cheeseman, Pectoral Sandpiper, Black Tern, Wood Sandpiper, Com Sand 4+, Redshank, Greenshank 2, 🦉🌎🦜 #birds #ornithology @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @philcheeseman.bsky.social

Lodmoor RSPB - An afternoon visit to the reserve Greenshank, Redshank, Dunlin 15, Com Sand 5, Great White Egret 2 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #birds #ornithology

Puddletown Water Meadows Bardolf Farm - CBC Survey Day Cattle Egret 19 on water meadows with cattle. drake Teal Causeway pond. Spotted Flycatcher and Hummingbird Hawk Moth at Bardolf Manor House 🦉🌎🦜 #birds #ornithology #farmbirds @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Puddletown Water Meadows Bardolf Farm - Spotted Flycatcher and Mandarin 2f both at Causeway pond this morning 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - Today on the farm Spotted Flycatcher at Manor House, drake Teal Causeway Pond, Red Kite 3, @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetraptors.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - The rain has freshened up the meadows. Family parties of Blue Tit, Mallard, Canada Goose and Great Spotted Woodpecker noted in close proximity to my hideaway. Also Hobby, Great Black-backed Gull 3 🦉🌎🦜@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - An good variety of species during CBC survey day on the farm including Garden Warbler, Barnacle Goose 2, Teal drake, 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Bulgaria Kamen Bryag - A good number and variety of moths have been processed from the trap on the wildlife plot. Including; Giant Peacock, Beautiful Marbled, Orache, Purple Bar

Bulgaria Kamen Bryag - We have been joined by Anton and Dillan our herp experts and it did not take long for Anton to find a Nose Horned Viper (Vipera ammodytes) close to the wildlife plot. 🦉🌎🦜 @peteralfrey.bsky.social

Bulgaria Kamen Bryag - Day One; Black-Headed Bunting 3, Pied Wheatear, Red-Footed Falcon 5, Red-Rumped Swallow 5, Short-toed Eagle 🦉🌎🦜 peteralfrey.bsky.social

Lodmoor RSPB - Another great day on the reserve with Phil, Darah et al. Arctic Tern, Little Tern, Glossy Ibis, Hobby, GND seen from reserve, Ringed Plover, Dunlin 31, also Little Gull @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

A few dragonflies from this afternoons outing. Emperor, Four Spotted Chaser, Broad Bodied Chaser, Azure Damselfly, Also Downy Emerald, Blue Tailed, and no doubt a few more.

Lodmoor RSPB - This morning on the reserve with Phil and Darah: Glossy Ibis, Spoonbill, Grey Plover, Knot, Dunlin 3 🦉🌎🦜@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - Spotted Flycatcher 2 and Whitethroat from CBC survey day on the farm. 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

A very enjoyable morning spent with Sally and Steve from Somerset focusing on bird song and heathland birds. dorsetbirdtours.com/news/f/morde... 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - Spotted Flycatcher 2 still at Manor House, Grey Wagtail juv. Ponds: Hairy Hawker, Bluetail, Azure Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dfly.app

Bardolf Farm - A couple of Spotted Flycatcher were noted during Common Bird Census Survey day hawking insects in the gardens to the Manor House. 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Portland This afternoons Hooded Crow ploughed field Reap Lane. Morning seawatch Arctic Skua 2 (dark and pale), Scoter 4, Manx Shearwater c200. The Hump Spot Fly. Ferrybridge Little Stint, Sanderling, Whimbrel 3, Dunlin 4, Ringed Plover 2🦉🌎🦜 @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Portland - Yesterday's Black-crowned Night Heron that spent most of the afternoon along the E cliiffs down to The Bill. 🦉🌎🦜@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - Comon Bird Census Survey Day with a few new arrivals on the farm. No rings on lingering Greylags. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Puddletown Water Meadows Bardolf Farm - Cattle Egret, Greylag Goose 9 (1 ring WH/BLK), Med Gull 28, Red Kite, Buzzard 15 (rotavated field), House Martin 3, 🦉🌎🦜@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - The first time Cattle Egret has made CBC survey day! Greylag Goose (PWM), Six key areas covered: Robin 31, Chiffchaff 19, Blackcap 15, Greenfinch 5, Chaffinch 4, Cettis Warbler 3, @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 🦉🌎🦜 #ornithology

Dorset - Day Tour with Rosanne and David from Canada in search of life birds! 🦉🌎🦜 #ornithology dorsetbirdtours.com/news/f/dorse...

The Heights Hotel - Spring Birdwatching Break 12th 13th April 2025 dorsetbirdtours.com/news/f/the-h... 🦉🌎🦜 #ornithology

Lodmoor RSPB - This mornings tally; Bar-tailed Godwit, Black-tailed Godwit 31, Redshank 2, Reed Warbler and a Sedge Warbler 🦉🌎🦜 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

Portland and Weymouth - Birds of the day! Eurasian Hoopoe Jailhouse Cafe The Verne Portland and Western Subalpine Warbler in Field opposite Weymouth FC late evening. 🦉🌎🦜 #ornithology #ukbirds @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social

Bardolf Farm - A lot of posturing on the farm today during CBC surveys. It must be spring! Swallow 2, Red Kite, Coot 2 (uncommon), Geese: Egyptian 5, Greylag 5, Canada 18; 🦉🌎🦜 #ornithology #farmbirds

Morocco 2025 - The highlights of my journey from Agadir via the Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert and High Atlas back to Agadir. A big thank you to Brahim and all at Riad Dades Birds who provided accomodation, good food and expert guides for part of my self created trip! 🦉🌎🦜 #ornithology

Bardolf Farm - Today on the farm. Barnacle Goose 12, Mandarin f (Causeway Pond), Jack Snipe, Snipe 3, Little Egret 41 (PWM), Cattle Egret 7 (Athelhampton pm) 🦉🌎🦜