Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialSteve Groves @swannerysteve.bsky.social · 7hYellow-browed Warbler (heard only) along old Abbotsbury/Portesham Railway line, this afternoon. @joestockwell.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 0143
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialGeoff Upton @geoffupton.bsky.social · 13hAn incredible international effort in these troubled times, contributing to bird population monitoring throughout Europe. The resultant European Breeding Bird Atlas showed how hugely bird populations changed since previous Atlas. All our BBS, BirdTrack, eBird records and Bird Reports feed into it. 141
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialrevealtruth.bsky.social @revealtruth.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Poole Harbour oil spill brings $8.1 million payout, with $528,000 for wildlife and puffins - goo.gl/alerts/F8JTgT #GoogleAlertsgoo.glPoole Harbour oil spill brings $8.1 million payout, with $528,000 for wildlife and puffins"This is not letting them off the hook; it is making sure that they are compensating effectively." 133
dizzygirl66.bsky.social @dizzygirl66.bsky.social · 04/10/2026@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social autumn morning at lookout.lots of redshank oycs curlew little egret wigeon teal and possible pintails dunlin few cormorant kestrel distant wte kestrel flocks of ltts 20+ meadow pipets a few swallows stonechat 0143
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialSt Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026@wildontheroad.bsky.social something to look out for 083
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialNaturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Recently drove to Barnstaple, Devon to give a photography talk & driving on the A361 towards Barnstaple i must have counted in the region of 50 dead pheasant carcasses on the road that had been hit by cars in a 2 Mile stretch only...this sorry sight waa made worse by 1/2 131
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialAnna Aubrey @annaaubrey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Houns Tout . WTE high over Encombe ( juv ?) 2 m kestrel , red kite ,buzzard. Flocks of meadow pip & hirundines. Blackcap, stonechat, Dartford , fire and gold crests , linnets ++ @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #ebird Too nice to go home ! #earlyautumn 0141
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialDorset Raptor Study Group @dorsetraptors.bsky.social · 02/10/20262026 was a great year for colour ringing records! See our latest blog for a deeper dive into our research, with early data and stunning images from our core recorders. Plus a link to a new colour-ring feature page. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @forestryengland.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.socialdrsg.co.ukA bounty of colour-rings — Dorset Raptor Study GroupEach year we get more and more reports as photographers send us stunning images of colour-ringed birds. 2026 proved to be a bumper year for records and we’ll start with a stunning image of a Hobby in ... 1145
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialJoe Stockwell @joestockwell.bsky.social · 29/09/20263 Glossy Ibis over Weymouth Harbour while i'm having a pint! 0484
dizzygirl66.bsky.social @dizzygirl66.bsky.social · 28/09/2026@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @paulth2025.bsky.social quiet morning on coombe.first mistle thrush seen and heard pintails wigeon teal blk tailed godwits Dunlin curlew few avicets meadow pipets approx 5 swallows or martins gold crest gsw. Stonechats cormorant 50+ 091
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Red Kite dies after being found with gunshot injuries in Peak District National Park. Police appeal for information + commentary from me ⬇️ #RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/28/r...raptorpersecutionuk.orgRed Kite dies after being found with gunshot injuries in Peak District National Park – Police appeal for informationDerbyshire Constabulary has issued an appeal for information (27 September 2026) following the discovery of a shot Red Kite in the Peak District National Park on or before 7th July 2026. RURAL CRIM… 04239
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialPaul Harris @paulupwey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Bit of a Raptor-fest at Rodden Hive. 2 imm White-tailed Eagle thermally high together. Then a fishing Osprey which then thermalled up with 2 Red Kite! @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 1193
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialBirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · 22/09/2026More than 100 Eurasian Stone-curlews have fledged from an RSPB nature reserve in Wiltshire since a former farm was transformed into a haven for the rare breeding bird 20 years ago: f.mtr.coolWiltshire reserve marks 20 years of stone-curlew conservationMore than 100 Eurasian Stone-curlews have fledged at Winterbourne Downs RSPB since a former arable and sheep farm was transformed to create a landscape-scale safe haven for the species. 0298
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialDorset Wildlife Trust @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social · 21/09/2026🎨🌿 Discover the art of natural history! 🌿🎨 Join us at the Wild Chesil Centre on 17–18 October for a two-day watercolour workshop. Learn new illustration techniques and find inspiration in the wildlife and landscapes of Chesil and Fleet. 🐚 Book your place 👉 bit.ly/4dkT7om ~ Jackbit.lyNatural History Watercolour Workshop at Chesil | Dorset Wildlife TrustJoin us at The Wild Chesil Centre when we will be hosting another of our popular watercolour art workshops on the theme of natural history. 031
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Excellent use of FoI by @guyshrubsole.bsky.social reveals some large discrepancies in the so-called 'official' statistics on Pheasant rear & release in England. What? The UK gamebird shooting industry not complying with the law? Shurely shome mishtake. raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/21/r...raptorpersecutionuk.orgReported Pheasant numbers in England don’t add upEarlier this month, researcher, writer and campaigner Guy Shrubsole blogged about his latest examination of reported Pheasants numbers in England. Pheasant (photo by Ronnie Gilbert) As he’s d… 27241
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialLiz Woodford @woodfordliz.bsky.social · 19/09/20262 grey phalarope still present at Chesil Cove 10.23 this morning @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social 0132
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialAnna Aubrey @annaaubrey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Minimum 33 cattle egret with cattle , road between Bog Lane and East Holme . Also snipe Lower Frome , marsh harrier , buzzard , cettis and minimum 70 meadow pip + . @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social 0285
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialDavid Turner @davidturner1967.bsky.social · 18/09/2026A lovely morning walk around rspb arne down to the new Saline lagoon. With great company. 2 ospreys 2 kingfisher. Curlew. Greenshank & unfortunately these 2 lads fishing in the lagoon 😡. But hopefully the 3 rspb lads found them to have words . @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 1176
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialDorset Raptor Study Group @dorsetraptors.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Went to check up on an urban fringe heathland hobby family a few days ago. Both chicks have fledged well and are strong on the wing. It won't be many days now until they leave for warmer climes. The latest we have seen a family group still at their breeding site is 6th October. 0315
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialDan @wildlifedan1.bsky.social · 17/09/2026A new viewpoint over Holes Bay is being built at Upton Country Park (from Birds of BARI on FB): 062
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialPortland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026 064
dizzygirl66.bsky.social @dizzygirl66.bsky.social · 16/09/2026@harbourbirds.bsky.social @davidturner1967.bsky.social @eddiejoslin13.bsky.social @cliveh.bsky.social and Sharon.fantastic boat trip this morning then BOPH 2 or 3 1 fishing I think 3H6 ? Also seen glossy ibis marsh harrier 60+ spoonbill curlew snipe avocets godwits sandwich tern shag and many more 0234
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialMark Avery @markavery.bsky.social · 11/09/2026All those released Pheasants don't help. 25515
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialSt Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Wow 072
dizzygirl66.bsky.social @dizzygirl66.bsky.social · 10/09/2026@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @davidturner1967.bsky.social Sharon and Barbara great boph boat trip despite the rain 3 wtes 2 marsh harriers 2 hobby’s greylag geese curlew avocets spoonbills terns distant Osprey dunlin turnstone redshank 0192
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialDorset Raptor Study Group @dorsetraptors.bsky.social · 08/09/2026As summer draws to a close, we thought you might like a quick peep at where Hobbies over-winter. And a quick heads-up - our next blog will feature this summer's amazing colour-ring sightings. Big thanks to you, and please do keep them coming! @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.socialdrsg.co.ukWhere Hobbies go in winter — Dorset Raptor Study GroupHobbies soon head off on migration for warmer winter quarters. But have you ever wondered just where our Hobbies disappear off to each winter, or just how far they can travel? Find out where they go... 1195
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialBirds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 08/09/2026It's been a few years since we last ran our highly-popular Bearded Tit Ringing Demos, so we're delighted to announce their return to Lytchett Bay in partnership with Stour Ringing Group. 📅 Fri 9 Oct, 8-10am 📍 Lytchett Heath 🪙 £20 per person 🌐 www.birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/home/ringing-demos 0204
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialLiz Woodford @woodfordliz.bsky.social · 08/09/20261 curlew sandpiper just dropped in then flew off !!! @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 0145
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialLiz Woodford @woodfordliz.bsky.social · 08/09/20267 Knot and WTE from Middlebere hide @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 0196
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026An untimely end for one of this year's six fledglings from 2 nests in England. Fortunately the other tagged fledgling has started her migration and is already revealing some surprises! raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/07/s...raptorpersecutionuk.orgSatellite-tagged Montagu’s Harrier killed in train collisionLast month the RSPB announced the successful fledging of six red-listed Montagu’s Harrier chicks from two nests at a secret location in England (see here). The UK’s rarest breeding bird… 13421
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialGareth @g0mfr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Seven (!) Glossy Ibis at the top of Middlebere channel. Quite exciting... @harbourbirds.bsky.social 0227
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialrusticnick.bsky.social @rusticnick.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Osprey with fish West side of Pergins Island. Seems to be Blue ringed. 2226
dizzygirl66.bsky.social @dizzygirl66.bsky.social · 07/09/2026@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social coombe this morning 3 ospreys 1 with fish distant wte large number of swallows and martins curlew kestrel buzzard little egrets godwits etc 0153
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialIan Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 07/09/2026FoI reveals some inconsistencies in Invermark Estate's claims about shot Peregrine raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/07/f...raptorpersecutionuk.orgFoI reveals some inconsistencies in Invermark Estate’s claims about shot PeregrineLast month, NatureScot imposed a three-year General Licence restriction on part of Invermark Estate in the Angus Glens, in relation to the discovery of a shot Peregrine that was found on 3 Septembe… 157
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialPhil Saunders @beardybirder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026At least 6 Lesser Emperor hawking coastal fields at St Aldhelm's Head (Dorset) this morning, with several also noted by others east along the coast at Durlston CP. Given the distance from likely breeding habitat, perhaps immigrants rather than local dispersers? @migrantmothuk.bsky.social 1212
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialPhil Saunders @beardybirder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026One of those rare, magic, mornings at St Aldhelm's Head, with a typically furtive Ortolan seen/heard several times in flight first thing, followed by a pale juv Honey Buzzard north at 1030hrs, & capped off by 6+ Lesser Emperor (new for the site) hawking over the paddocks @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social 1323
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialpaulth2025.bsky.social @paulth2025.bsky.social · 03/09/2026@harbourbirds.bsky.social Now unringed juvinile saline lagoon 0174
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialpaulth2025.bsky.social @paulth2025.bsky.social · 03/09/2026@harbourbirds.bsky.social 2B9 juvinile osprey unsuccessful fishing attempt saline lagoon arne 0125
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialIan Denton @iand777.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Mass breeding of game birds without welfare checks may be curtailed in England www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comMass breeding of game birds without welfare checks may be curtailed in EnglandCampaigners say pheasants and partridges reared ‘on industrial scale’ do not have same protections as chickens 1257
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialPortland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The Northern Bottle-nosed Whales off East Cliffs this morning: youtu.be/bw2dzcI1IUE?...youtu.beNorthern Bottle-nosed Whales, Portland Bill, 2nd September 2026YouTube video by Martin Cade 513828
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialPortland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The whales have gone out of view for us - heading north very close in going towards Southwell 0162
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialStuart Wilson @stuartwilson19.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I have created an A4 calendar for 2027 featuring images of the stunning Stamford Peregrines. They may be purchased for £10 directly from myself in Stamford, Walkers Bookshop or All Saints' church. Alternatively ship nationally & Internationally via E-Bay. ebay.io/m/krpCFi 011
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialRaptor Persecution UK @raptorpersuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Game dealers say more Red-legged Partridges have been released this year than they can cope with. Standby for sacks full of shot and rotten RLPs dumped & fly-tipped across the countryside. New blog ⬇️ raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/09/01/g...raptorpersecutionuk.orgGame dealers say more Red-legged Partridges have been released this year than they can cope withToday is the official opening day of the Red-legged Partridge (RLP) shooting season in England, Scotland and Wales. An estimated 10 million RLPs are released into the countryside every year, for sh… 24227
dizzygirl66.bsky.social @dizzygirl66.bsky.social · 01/09/2026@harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social chilly start on coombe Osprey distant wte 2 gwes curlew lapwing waterfowl numbers building wheatear willow warbler various finches ltts bluetits etc swallows 1tern diving kestrel m harrier seen 2274
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialwessexwildlife.bsky.social @wessexwildlife.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Osprey at Middlebere this morning. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social 1338
Reposted by @dizzygirl66.bsky.socialMr and Mrs Trellis @thenorfolkcoast.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Veterinary Medicines - pesticides used in tick & flea treatments are bad for freshwater bugs. The collective, large-scale use of pesticides in vet medicine is equating to pollution across UK waterways with knock-on effects to freshwater invertebrates & ecosystems www.buglife.org.uk/campaigns/ve...buglife.org.ukVeterinary Medicines - Buglife 02420
