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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Buff-breasted Sandpipers at Davidstow Airfield, Cornwall on Friday afternoon. 4 hanging out with 13 Common Ringed Plovers on the old runway and grass margins. Such a cracking looking Sandpiper.

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Upland Sandpiper at Wood Gampus Common, Cornwall. A bit distant, but still lovely to see and a lifer for me. @cbwps.org.uk

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

An enjoyable weekend in Cornwall and over to the Isles of Scilly with Rob Johnson: Highlights were 1 Upland, 1 Spotted and 4 Buff breasted sandpipers, 1 Short-toed Lark, 1 Lapland Bunting, 2 Black tern, 4 Arctic Skua, 40+ Grey Phalarope, 50+ Storm Petrels, 3 Sooty Shearwater and an Iceland Gull.

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Size comparison Semipalmated Sandpiper & Little Stint ay Keyhaven Marshes. Interestingly, whilst the semipalmated was more slender, longer and taller of the 2 birds when side-by-side, the Little Stint actually looked larger due to it's dumpier body. It was lovely seeing them feeding together.

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Currently showing amazingly close on Fishtail Lagoon. @birdguides.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Keyhaven - Butts Lagoon. Semipalmated Sandpiper just just reappear after being flushed this morning by the Peregrine. @birdguides.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Middlebere on the incoming tide this evening: Highlight was a Wood Sandpiper, which is rare here, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, 10 Knot, 6 Greenshank, 1 Osprey, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Peregrine and a Great White Egret. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Highlights of a walk around Rempstone Forest were: White tailed Eagle G466 over Goathorn / Newton Bay, 1 Hobby, 37 a flock of 39 Mistle Thrush, 3 Woodlark and a Raft Spider. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Highlights from Middlebere watch with @beardybirder.bsky.social @jolmitchell.bsky.social @moorebirdsbybike.bsky.social 2 Osprey, 4 poss 5 Spotted Redshank, 22 Knot, 10 Greenshank, 4 Great White Egret, 296 Blackwit, 29 Dunlin and a Yellow-legged Gull. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Mark Avery @markavery.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

13 Hen Harrier chicks fledged at Geltsdale RSPB nature reserve - excellent news. More details markavery.info/2026/09/18/r...

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Middlebere: Great to see the first Merlin of the Autumn and an increase in wader numbers. 1 Curlew Sandpiper, 40 Dunlin, 3 Spotted Redshank, 310 Blackwit, 17 knot, 3 Great White Egret, 11 Greenshank and a Cattle Egret. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Gareth @g0mfr.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Seven (!) Glossy Ibis at the top of Middlebere channel. Quite exciting... @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

An 5 mile walk around Hartland Moor & was surprised to see an Osprey with a fish, which then perched on a post mid moor to eat it. Also 5 Dartford warblers, a Whinchat and Swallows Sand Martins gathering on teh wires. Then it was back to Middlebere for more Osprey action. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A great day at Middlebere where the tide neve fully went out: 3 Spotted Redshank, 4 Osprey, White tailed Eagle, 2 Marsh Harries, 16 Avocet, 22 Blackwit, a Turnstone, 12 Greenshank, 3 GW Egrets, a Grey wagtail, 150 Cormorant and 1 Whimbrel. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Got a bit wet walking the Swineham loop, but highlights were 3 Yellow Wags, 2 Green Sandpiper, 3 Marsh Harriers, 3 Great White Egret, 1 White tailed Eagle, 1 Osprey, lots of bright Willow Warblers, 2 Greenshank, 1 Cattle Egret and a Wheatear. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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CourtauxBird @courtauxbird.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Not a bird, but pleased with this animation of eclipse this evening.

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

An early walk along to the new trail at Arne RSPB to the Saline Lagoon to see the male Common Scoter. There was also a unringed female Osprey watching a Grey Seal successfully catch fish. At Gold point another 5 Osprey circled high, also 60+ Curlew & 1 Whimbrel. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Birds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Local birder Brian Edge has just found a Cicada species going bonkers in a suburban Swanage cul-de-sac !!! @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A family of Spotted Flycatchers by the Ulwell Caravan Park. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A memorable morning at the Middlebere NT Hide with 7 Osprey seen together. Which is the most seen at the same time from the hide. Plus 3 Great White Egrets, 1 White tailed Eagle, 3 Green Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank and a Spoonbill. Also a Wood Sandpiper at Sunnyside Farm. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Middlebere NT Avocet Hide: An unexpected Wheatear, 1 Spotted Redshank, 2 Green Sandpipers, 8 Greenshank & a Peregrine that fancied a juv Shelduck for breakfast, but went hungry. A whinchat on Hartland Moor was a bonus too. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Always a joy to see a beautiful Marsh Gentian out in flower on the Isle of Purbeck.

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Sunrise watch at Middlebere: 11 Spoonbill, 3 Great White Egret, 1 Hobby, 1 Barn Owl, 2 Whimbrel, a singing Willow Warbler, a Juv Marsh Harrier, 2 Peregrines, a Goshawk and a Dartford Warbler to the side of the hide. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Middlebere highlights 6.00 - 8.00am: 1 White tailed Eagle flew to Wareham Channel, 1 Juv Marsh Harrier, 1 Hobby, 2 Whimbrel, 2 Spoonbill, 2 Green Sandpiper and a 1 Green shank. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Another twitch today, but this time to Gloucestershire for England's first Long-tailed Shrike. A cracking bird, despite the heat haze. Great company with @moorebirdsbybike.bsky.social @beardybirder.bsky.social @luvaducksbutt.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A quadruple Sandpiper day with @moorebirdsbybike.bsky.social where we saw Pectoral, Common and Green Sandpipers at Keyhaven / Pennington Marshes, Hampshire. Then a Wood Sandpiper at Morden Bog in Wareham Forest.

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

An early start and over the border into Hampshire for a sunrise twitch of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Fishtail Lagoon, Pennington Marsh. @birdguides.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A rewarding walk along the River Frome, around Swineham point and up the piddle Valley that brought my Dorset year list to 200. Hightlights were 14 cattle Egret in Frome Meadows, 4 Yellow Wagtails at stilt pool & 3 at the point, a Barnacle Goose at the tidal flap. @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Sunrise watch at Middlebere: 7 Spoonbill, 2 Great White Egret, 1 Goshawk, 1 Marsh Harrier, Kestrel, 2 Whimbrel, 21 Oystercatchers and a Spotted Flycatcher. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @ukorchids.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

2026 Half Year Highlights #6 Red footed Falcon - Holt Heath, Dorset Wood Warbler - New Forest, Hampshire Broad billed Sandpiper - Dawlish Warren, Devon Western reef Heron - Sandy Haven, Pembrokeshire

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

2026 Half Year Highlights #5 Black headed Bunting - Lesvos, Greece Bee - eater - Lesvos Greece Golden Oriole - Lesvos, Greece Spur winged Lapwing - Lesvos, Greece

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

2026 Half Year Highlights #4 Pied Flycatcher - Worth Matravers, Dorset Lesser Flamingo - Lesvos, Greece Masked Shrike - Lesvos, Greece Eastern Bonelli's Warbler - Lesvos Greece

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

2026 Half Year Highlights #3 Forster's Tern - Poole Park, Dorset Garganey - Warmwell, Dorset Firecrest - Swanage, Dorset Bluethroat - Swineham, Dorset

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

2026 Half Year Highlights #2 Little Bustard - Castro Verde, Portugal Spanish Imperial eagle - Castro Verde, Portugal Kildeer - Ripley, Hampshire Tundra Bean Geese with Glossy Ibis - Wareham, Dorset

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

2026 Half Year Highlights #1 Blue winged Teal - Faro, Portugal Caspian Tern - Faro, Portugal Marsh Sandpiper - Faro, Portugal Penduline Tit - Faro Portugal

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

A whistle off by the miniature Traction engines at Roads to Rails, Nordon. A cacophany for some, but a euphony for others.

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

A successful early morning twitch to Portland Bill for Serin then back home for a family day out at Road to Rails. Over 30 full size and miniature Traction engines, plus vintage cars, old petrol engines and lots of fun.

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

2nd time of trying for the Western Reef Heron and well worth the trip for amazing views of a stunning looking bird. @birdguides.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

5H6 "I have my eyes set on you" 6J8 "So does 5h3 and 5H0" Which one one will win the race to 6J8's heart and hopefully breed with her next year? @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A cracking looking adult Yellow - legged Gull at Middlebere this evening. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Over the border into Hampshire and the New Forest for beautiful delicate Bog Orchids. 3 Stems found along with some lovely Bog Pimpernel. @ukorchids.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Marsh Helleborines, Arne Rd, Isle of Purbeck. 10 plants found but all munched by the cattle☹️. All part of the Purbeck Wild Grazing Project. They may be good for the Tiger Beetles, Retiles and Mason Wasps, but not in my eyes for our rare Orchids. @ukorchids.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A very enjoyable morning in the Middlebere NT Avocet hide: 3 Osprey (female 6J8, male SH3 and another male, possibly 022). Goshawk, 2 Buzzards, Sparrowhawk, Firecrest, Cetti's Warbler, 34 Shelduck and 1 poss 2 White tailed Eagles. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Looks like we were very close to losing the Brand's Bay hide, Studland. Idiots with a BBQ going by the mark on the boards.

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

An unseasonal Red-breasted Merganser feeding off Jerry's pt, Poole Harbour. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The Corfe Castle Peregrine chicks are growing fast and it won't be long now until they fledge. Both parents were close by keeping an eye on them. @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗱𝘀, are a true rarity in Dorset, with just 3 spikes found. Such beautiful flowers and their perfumed scent is absolutely amazing. @ukorchids.bsky.social

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Garry Hayman @purbeckpilgrim.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Dorsets last few 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗹𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗱𝘀, which are in east of the county: There were 15 spikes in 2023 but only 3 this year. Is the decline due to cattle and ponies introduced to graze the boggy area in which they grow or are they just having a few bad years? @ukorchids.bsky.social

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