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borneokirb.bsky.social
N.Haven this morning 65 Shag (14 juv) in, 21 Pied Wag, 6 Sandwich Tern, 1 Turnstone, 1 C. Scoter out around 7.35. Plus Merlin chased by 2 Crows from Studland into the bay over the houseboats and out into the harbour. Always distant but size and flight would suggest Merlin. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
October 10, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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The first Studland Black-necked Grebe of this winter is off Knoll Beach this PM per @southwestnature.bsky.social

This must be new in as I checked nearby Middle Beach yesterday with no joy
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October 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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cliveh.bsky.social
14 Spoonbills over Redhorn Point, Studland this morning.
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October 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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borneokirb.bsky.social
N.Haven harbour mouth this morning incredibly poor visibility to start lifted slightly could see about a 3rd across 41 Shag ( 7 Juvenile) and 39 Pied Wag out of roost, 2 Wigeon out and Little Egret. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
October 4, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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borneokirb.bsky.social
1st visit of the season to N.Haven harbour mouth this morning with @dfozzie.bsky.social. Quiet calm no breeze. 47 Shag into harbour, and 44 Pied Wagtail out of Haven Hotel roost. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @studlandbirds.bsky.social
October 3, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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Brands Bay, Studland on the rising tide:
Teal 113
Wigeon 47
Pintail 6
Goosander 8 off the Brownsea/Furzey shoreline
Lapwing 7
Curlew 70
Blackwit 190
Redshank 50
Greenshank 5
Dunlin 31
Turnstone 5
Sandwich T 3
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October 2, 2026 at 10:51 AM
studlandbirds.bsky.social
A worthwhile visit to Brands Bay, Studland this AM with my second Ruff (3rd bird day) for 26 here
Teal 72
Wig 26
Pintail 9
Goosander 2 redheads
Lap 9
Curlew 55
Blackwit 120
Redshank 60
Greenshank 6
Ruff Male
Dunlin 11
#DorsetBirds
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October 1, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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claytonmeadow.bsky.social
The Clayton Meadow end of summer grassland cut highlights the meadow anthills.
#meadows #anthills #nature #Dorsetwildlife #conservation
September 27, 2026 at 5:34 PM
studlandbirds.bsky.social
The 9 Redhead Goosanders were feeding in Brands Bay, Studland this AM. This length of stay is exceptional for this erratic species
Also,
R Plover 2
Blackwit 139
Redshank 49
Greenshank 4
Turnstone 4
Com Sand 1
Dunlin 18
C Yellow 1
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September 18, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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The "Nine" goosanders were being chased by a juvenile peregrine around Brands bay this afternoon before finally ditching (unharmed) into the water by Redhorn Quay. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
September 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Shell Bay, Studland this AM
Sanderling 8 on beach
SS Waverley South

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September 16, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Brands Bay, Studland on the rising tide this AM:

Teal 126
Wigeon 12
Pintail 2
R Plover 3
Curlew 51
Blackwit 96
Redshank 58
Greenshank 4
Common Sand 1 an erratic visitor
Turnstone 5
Dunlin 2
Sandwich Tern 1
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September 15, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Brands Bay, Studland late PM low tide:
Teal 141
Wigeon 4
Pintail 3
Osprey 1
Curlew 61
Blackwit 165
Barwit 2
Redshank 72
Greenshank 4
Knot 1
Dunlin 4+

No sign of the Goosander, but didn't look on the ferry side of Redhorn Quay
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September 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Brands Bay, Studland late PM low tide:
Teal 128
Wigeon 8
Pintail 2
Goosander 9 still around
Avocet 5 first of autumn
Curlew 64
Whimbrel 1
Blackwit 172
Barwit 1
Redshank 71
Greenshank 3
Knot 4
Dunlin 3
Turnstone 1
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September 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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oceanauk.bsky.social
🌿Studland Bay in Dorset, home to spiny & short-snouted seahorses, saw a record number last year when a drop in visiting boats allowed the seagrass to recover. But now extreme weather threatens this precious habitat, along with the seahorses that rely on it.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Studland seahorse survey success but storms threaten habitat
With increasing winter storms predicted vital habitat for seahorses could be under threat
www.bbc.co.uk
September 9, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Shell Bay, Studlnd early AM
Sanderling 2
Turnstone 6
They will have to find somewhere quieter when the dog walkers etc appear
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September 9, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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birdingfox.bsky.social
The Goosander gang was a nice addition to a trip to the Brands Bay hide with @edjbetteridge.bsky.social

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September 8, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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2 Osprey over and 4 Greenshank in Brands Bay
Also 4 Pintail and 1 Wigeon along with the 9 Goosander which are still there
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September 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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9 Goosander, an erratic studland goodie in front of the Brands Bay hide now
Found by @birdingfox.bsky.social & @edjbetteridge.bsky.social
September 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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claytonmeadow.bsky.social
Some lovely specimens of the Autumn Lady’s-tresses orchids in Clayton Meadow, Dorset.
#Orchids #Dorsetwildlife #wildflowerhour #nature
September 8, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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Brands Bay, Studland on the rising tide
Wig 2
Osprey 1 adult
Curlew 49
Whimbrel 1
Blackwit 133
Redshank 42
Greenshank 6
Knot 4
Dunlin 10
Sandwich Tern 10+
Common Tern 3

Village
Clouded Yellow
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September 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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claytonmeadow.bsky.social
A small copper butterfly feeding off the hemp agrimony, one of the few plants still in flower in Clayton Meadow, Dorset.
#butterflies #stillflowering #wildflowers #nature #conservation
September 2, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Sightings from Graham Armstrong this AM at South Haven, Studland. A selection of common migrants this morning including:
Whinchat 1 one behind Shell Bay beach
Wheatear 1 ditto
Yellow Wag 2 overhead
Grey Wag 1
Sedge Warbler 2
Whitethroat 1
Blackcap 3
Willow W 7
Spot Fly 1
#DorsetBirds
September 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Brands Bay, Studland on this AMs rising tide
Teal 59
Wig 2
Gad 9
Osprey 1 over
R Plover 16
Lap 7
Curlew 111
Whimbrel 1
Blackwit 82
Rshank 75
Gshank 7 big count for BB
Tstone 1
Dunlin 5
Com Sand 1
S Tern 11

South Haven
Redstart 1
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September 1, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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A summery Grey Plover was the highlight of a return evening visit to Brands Bay, Studland on the low tide
The other highlight was
Teal 91
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Brands Bay, Studland on the last of the rising tide this AM
Teal 5
Wigeon 5
Gadwall 6
Osprey Adult
R Plover 2
Curlew 59
Whimbrel 1
Blackwit 141
Barwit 1
Rshank 40
Gshank 4
Tstone 10
Knot 2
Dunlin 1
Sandwich Tern 27+
Common Tern 9
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August 31, 2026 at 7:17 PM