Brownsea island (1 Viewer)

[Owene]

Was thinking of trying for the forsters tern in Dorset/Hampshire? On Monday. It seems to be visiting the tern colony on brownsea around lunchtime.

Does anyone have any knowledge of the logistics of visiting the colony, presumably a ferry from Poole and paying for island access but how far are the terns from the boat, ia there a viewing point and how easy is year ticking red squirrel when you’re there. Anything else unusual to see there plant or insect wise.

I’m a little dubious about a south coast twitch on a warm bank holiday but presumably it’s just first come first served for the ferry and that carrying a scope around the island is doable (is it necessary for the terns?)

 

[delia todd]

This might help: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/brownsea-island

More info on the Opus article: Brownsea Island - BirdForum Opus

 

[Owene]

Thank you. The opus one was really helpful. Are the sika there (year) tickable?

 

[delia todd]

Gosh... no idea Owene (have enough trouble keeping up with birds LOL). Hopefully someone knowledgeable will see this, otherwise maybe post in the mammals section.

 

[benp1]

There were lots of Sika out in the open near the hide when I was there last weekend, it was probably around 4pm

 

[Owene]

Thanks. I’d imagine they have the same origin as the arne ones and I tick those so if I see one I think I’ll count it.

 

[simmojunior]

I'm also thinking of it. One question, would you expect a long queue for ferry? Or should be able to get on one as we arrive?

 

[Owene]

I’m going first thing in case it’s spotted on a buoy somewhere first. I think the first ferry is 10. But yeah I’ve been a bit put off by the bank holiday aspect and prospect of crowds