WTE , Osprey , Whinchat and redstart on Saline Lagoon trail this morning @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #rspbarne #rspbdorset
September 1, 2026 at 10:03 AM
WTE , Osprey , Whinchat and redstart on Saline Lagoon trail this morning @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #rspbarne #rspbdorset
Still redstarts, spotted flycatchers and a Pied flycatcher around the Dumbledore trail area at Arne @annaaubrey.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #rspbarne #rspbdorset
September 1, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Still redstarts, spotted flycatchers and a Pied flycatcher around the Dumbledore trail area at Arne @annaaubrey.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #rspbarne #rspbdorset
2 Tree pipits, 2 Redstarts chasing each other along the hedge and 2 Whinchat perfect evening stroll at Arne. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
August 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Osprey in dead tree at Combe. @harbourbirds.bsky.social
August 30, 2026 at 8:13 AM
The well camouflaged Hipparchus Semele - the Grayling. Not a butterfly I have seen here in Sussex, or indeed anywhere to my recollection, so very pleased to see this on hot #RSPBArne heathland last week.
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
July 31, 2026 at 6:48 AM
The well camouflaged Hipparchus Semele - the Grayling. Not a butterfly I have seen here in Sussex, or indeed anywhere to my recollection, so very pleased to see this on hot #RSPBArne heathland last week.
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
Celastrina argiolus the Holly Blue unusually displaying its upper wings (at least for me) revealing this is a second brood female (#RSPBArne last week).
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
July 30, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Celastrina argiolus the Holly Blue unusually displaying its upper wings (at least for me) revealing this is a second brood female (#RSPBArne last week).
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
A distant flock of Curlew Numenius arquata at #RSPBArne last week, always a welcome sight. The U.K. supports roughly a quarter of the world population, but worryingly they are one of the U.K.’s fastest declining bird (See Colwell in a recent @britishwildlife.bsky.social article)
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
July 29, 2026 at 10:05 AM
A distant flock of Curlew Numenius arquata at #RSPBArne last week, always a welcome sight. The U.K. supports roughly a quarter of the world population, but worryingly they are one of the U.K.’s fastest declining bird (See Colwell in a recent @britishwildlife.bsky.social article)
#ukbirding
#ukbirding
Cervus nippon the Sika Deer introduced to Britain from Japan in the 19th century. This at #RSPBArne last week. First time I recall seeing one (Fallow and occasional Roe and the ones I see in Sussex) but despite waiting patiently for this stag to pose properly it didn’t.
July 28, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Cervus nippon the Sika Deer introduced to Britain from Japan in the 19th century. This at #RSPBArne last week. First time I recall seeing one (Fallow and occasional Roe and the ones I see in Sussex) but despite waiting patiently for this stag to pose properly it didn’t.
Me and my shadow - Vanessa atalanta, a Red Admiral, at #RSPBArne this past week on, needless to say, a hot sunny day. Wonder whether this will be less inclined to cross the Channel at the end of the summer and instead overwinter here?
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
July 26, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Me and my shadow - Vanessa atalanta, a Red Admiral, at #RSPBArne this past week on, needless to say, a hot sunny day. Wonder whether this will be less inclined to cross the Channel at the end of the summer and instead overwinter here?
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social amazing morning on coombe 3 different ospreys 2 were on platform 022? Came for a look apologises wte was a juvenile not adult mobbed by 2 buzzards peregrine for a short time also joined in .swifts curlew blk tailed godwits lapwing dartford wblr
June 27, 2026 at 5:32 PM
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @davidturner1967.bsky.social @annaaubrey.bsky.social and Sharon lovely morning on coombe osprey I think 6J8 red kite kestrel buzzard 2 spoonbill swifts cuckoo curlew dartford warbler stonechat
June 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Morning visit to Arne nature reserve @rspbengland.bsky.social Nice to see 50+ Silver-studded Blue 🦋 on the heath, only one female. @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social
May 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Had a lovely start to our holiday this morning at rspb arne with some great company @dizzygirl66.bsky.social @woodfordliz.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirder.bsky.social
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youtu.be/H0xSP7CTSeA?...
Day 1 in Dorset @RSPBArne @RSPBvideo #holiday
YouTube video by David Turner
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May 16, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Had a lovely start to our holiday this morning at rspb arne with some great company @dizzygirl66.bsky.social @woodfordliz.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirder.bsky.social
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youtu.be/H0xSP7CTSeA?...
April 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The distance was a bit too far for my camera but I think you can see it’s an Osprey! #rspbarne @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
April 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The distance was a bit too far for my camera but I think you can see it’s an Osprey! #rspbarne @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Raptortastic day at #RSPBArne @rspbengland.bsky.social today, with 3 Red Kites quartering low over Coombe Heath and an immature White-tailed Eagle sat in the middle of the heath. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
March 20, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Raptortastic day at #RSPBArne @rspbengland.bsky.social today, with 3 Red Kites quartering low over Coombe Heath and an immature White-tailed Eagle sat in the middle of the heath. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
Adding to the recent reptile fest at #RSPBArne this basking #SandLizard in yesterday's sunshine @rspbengland.bsky.social @arc-trust.bsky.social
February 26, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Adding to the recent reptile fest at #RSPBArne this basking #SandLizard in yesterday's sunshine @rspbengland.bsky.social @arc-trust.bsky.social
Turns out I'm slower than a sleepy #Adder at #RSPBArne just caught it's tail but it then peeked out again @rspbengland.bsky.social @arc-trust.bsky.social
February 24, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Turns out I'm slower than a sleepy #Adder at #RSPBArne just caught it's tail but it then peeked out again @rspbengland.bsky.social @arc-trust.bsky.social
Hydes Heath #rspbarne this morning . 2 mistle thrush cp, crossbills in dead tree just in front of me 🙏 , buzzards, kestrel, ravens,6 Dartford W despite wind,Sparrowhawk, meadowpips,Siskin,Goldcrest +, a lovely hour .
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social and then it rained !!
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social and then it rained !!
February 23, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Hydes Heath #rspbarne this morning . 2 mistle thrush cp, crossbills in dead tree just in front of me 🙏 , buzzards, kestrel, ravens,6 Dartford W despite wind,Sparrowhawk, meadowpips,Siskin,Goldcrest +, a lovely hour .
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social and then it rained !!
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social and then it rained !!
Up on Hydes Heath #rspbarne red kite,Marsh harrier, merlin and peg all having a bit of a chase round together ! Tumbling raven , plenty of xbill activity & very good views of dartfords. Male goldeneye in wareham channel @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Up on Hydes Heath #rspbarne red kite,Marsh harrier, merlin and peg all having a bit of a chase round together ! Tumbling raven , plenty of xbill activity & very good views of dartfords. Male goldeneye in wareham channel @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
Amazing what a bit of sun can do, with a number of singing Dartford Warblers, a basking Sand Lizard plus bonus White-tailed Eagle and 2 Red Kites at #RSPBArne today. @rspbengland.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Amazing what a bit of sun can do, with a number of singing Dartford Warblers, a basking Sand Lizard plus bonus White-tailed Eagle and 2 Red Kites at #RSPBArne today. @rspbengland.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social
Shipstal . 21 Spoonbill, 1 male goldeneye , grey plover , Treecreeper, mistle thrush , song thrush, redwing ++
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #rspbarne
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #rspbarne
January 14, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Shipstal . 21 Spoonbill, 1 male goldeneye , grey plover , Treecreeper, mistle thrush , song thrush, redwing ++
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #rspbarne
@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #rspbarne
Chilly PM walk RSPB Hydes Heath #rspbarne . Crossbill ( trees at Arne moors end ) sparrowhawk + and a favourite lichen . English soldier lichen . @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Chilly PM walk RSPB Hydes Heath #rspbarne . Crossbill ( trees at Arne moors end ) sparrowhawk + and a favourite lichen . English soldier lichen . @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
53 species not bad for a slow gentle day recovering including 6 species of geese and a very confiding goldcrest we watched just a few feet away and being in my happy place #rspbarne @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
53 species not bad for a slow gentle day recovering including 6 species of geese and a very confiding goldcrest we watched just a few feet away and being in my happy place #rspbarne @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
#Birdoftheday from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #Outstretched. Full disclosure, these are my husband's photos of #WhiteTailedEagles taken at @rspb.bsky.social #RSPBArne in 2024 but they are so wonderfully outstretched, I can't not post them. #birds
December 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
#Birdoftheday from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #Outstretched. Full disclosure, these are my husband's photos of #WhiteTailedEagles taken at @rspb.bsky.social #RSPBArne in 2024 but they are so wonderfully outstretched, I can't not post them. #birds