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Farnboro John
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Thanks Martin!
Sorry for delay in replying, busy week.
Its a nice confiding bird, well worth the trip down.
John
pooleparrot
Ian Ballam
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Martin Wood
Great set of pictures Ian . Hopefully I will get to see it perhaps Sunday afternoon just hope it sticks around. Martin
pete-c
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1 of 3 Spoonbills at Lodmoor last Wednesday
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First visit to Morden Bog today. The weather was far from ideal! Highlights were a breeding pair of Dartford Warbler, Common Crossbill and Raven.
Despite out best efforts, the Great Grey Shrike was not seen. We've had several attempts to see this species this year (sites in the New Forest & now Morden Bog) and have failed to pick it up.
Despite out best efforts, the Great Grey Shrike was not seen. We've had several attempts to see this species this year (sites in the New Forest & now Morden Bog) and have failed to pick it up.
pooleparrot
Ian Ballam
First visit to Morden Bog today. The weather was far from ideal! Highlights were a breeding pair of Dartford Warbler, Common Crossbill and Raven.
Despite out best efforts, the Great Grey Shrike was not seen. We've had several attempts to see this species this year (sites in the New Forest & now Morden Bog) and have failed to pick it up.
The GGS is very elusive, I was around Morden for 2 hours on Monday but didn't see it, whereas on other occasions it will be the 1st bird you spot! I've visited Morden about 12 times this year and only seen it twice
GreenRooky
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I have a week in the Poole area next week and have never been. Am with family so birding won't be the main priority but will be able to do a few hours each day, any recommendations for sites to visit?
Also looks like corn bunting and woodlark should both be possible? Any suggestions for reliable spots?
Also looks like corn bunting and woodlark should both be possible? Any suggestions for reliable spots?
I think Corfe Castle is reliable for Corn Bunting GR. And Woodlark at Arne. Also good for Dartfords here.
Rich
Rich
James Lowther
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Not sure about Corfe castle for CB, think there may be confusion with Maiden Castle near Dorchester.
However there are lots of CB nearer to Poole in the Badbury rings area.
Cheers
James
However there are lots of CB nearer to Poole in the Badbury rings area.
Cheers
James
GreenRooky
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Outside of Arne, are there any other recommended spots to visit around Poole Harbour or within 30 minutes? I see the wildlife Trust area of brownsea Island is closed due to avian flu
James Lowther
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There’s a birds of Poole harbour website with tonnes of site info
Cheers
James
Cheers
James
kennethwfd
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This is very sad news, and will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Around 600 wild birds have died, mainly chicks,
GreenRooky
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Thanks for this, called in at Bradbury rings yesterday and the CB were very easy to find and gave great views
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