With Storm Angus on the way, any birding had to be carried out ‘early doors’, although wind stayed light until dusk. Highlights from today included 4 Black-necked Grebe, 7 Common Scoter, 63 Red-breasted Merganser, 20 Turnstone and 1 Kingfisher from Jerry’s point/The Houseboats at Studland. In Brands Bay the Great White Egret flew from Littlesea and headed towards Arne. From Middle Beach, Studland 9 Black-necked Grebe and 2 Common Scoter were counted. At Lytchett Fields the Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, Lesser Yellowlegs and Greenshank were still on Lytchett Fields. At Arne up to 20 Spoonbill could be seen out on Shipstal Point.
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