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The BBRC report for 2025 has been published, with the acceptance of Great Crested Flycatcher, Blue-billed White Tern and Swinhoe's Storm Petrel among 2025's most eye-catching decisions:

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Surprises in BBRC 2025 report

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 1h

Maybe if @beardybirder.bsky.social and I ran half a dozen moth traps by the St Aldhelms coastwatch/chapel area on Birding days there, we might get more migrants at the site

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 2h

Yesterday's new arrivals at Portland didn't extend to St Aldhelms, despite a good search Most of the weekend's Warblers had cleared out Golden Plover 1 circling at lunchtime The Merlin joined me in the search of the Linnet flocks Clouded Yellow 15 Wall 1 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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Shaun Robson @narwhalsh.bsky.social · 14h

Finding a Grasshopper Warbler and a Dartford Warbler in the nettles at Lytchett Bay tonight was reminiscent of birding an offshore island. Maybe not news breakers but great autumn local patch jewels. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 17h

Also some Atlantic Spotted Dolphins arent spotted @orcaweb.bsky.social

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 20h

& here is an another MP who like Farage is happy to suck up to the hunting brigade for votes

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 20h

It's good to have Dorset MPs like my MP Lloyd Hatton & @vikkislademp.bsky.social who are interested in protecting wildlife & the environment. Thanks

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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 21h

Good views of great white egret on Brownsea lagoon this morning... convenient size comparisons to little egret too #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The mist-nets are being really bountiful this morning - now a Siberian Chiffchaff from the CEF

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Mark Cutts @slashercutts.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Another vagrant from the east. This juvenile Little Bunting was a welcome visitor this morning to the #culverwell nets. #birdringing @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social

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Joe Stockwell @joestockwell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Siberian Chiffchaff from the first net round at the Swannery this morning @swannerysteve.bsky.social

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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Lovely bit of cloud overhead has been a real positive: the first 2 Yellow-browed Warblers of the autumn from the CEF mist-nets - nice!

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I try & stay out of politics on Bluesky. However, anybody who cares about the environment & our wildlife needs to seriously think about why they would vote for any of the right wing parties that plan to scrap our environmental & wildlife protections

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My latest update - Lancashire Hot-Spot. An update on the CR Avocet K0 that was seen on the @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social Brownsea lagoon on 16 & 30 Sept birdingpooleharbourandbeyond.blogspot.com/2026/10/16-s...

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

An unsuccessful search late PM for the AM's Ring Ouzel at the Western end of Durlston. Did see maybe my last Hobby of the year by The Warren @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Slo-mo merveille du jour. Warming up, pre-flight checks and away! ✨️ #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetmoths.bsky.social

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Mike Morse @bexbirder.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Just to prove, not least to myself, that it's October and there are birds on the move through West Bex... just not that many! The Redstart was seen Friday.

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A reasonable morning at St Aldhelms today but still no real goodies: Merlin 1 Golden Plover 1 East Dartford W 1 reappeared after 2 weeks Bcap 4 Wthroat 3 Chiffy 22 Swallow c100 HMartin 7 Clouded Yellow 8 P Lady 2 Mig Hawker 2 @beardybirder.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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borneokirb.bsky.social @borneokirb.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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

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borneokirb.bsky.social @borneokirb.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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

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Dorset Wildlife Trust @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Atlantic bluefin tuna have been spotted regularly off Portland Bill recently! Growing up to 2.5m long and reaching speeds of 43mph, these incredible fish are making a welcome comeback after decades away from UK waters. Have you spotted one along the Dorset coast? Let us know! ~Sarah 📸 David House

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ORCA @orcaweb.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our Introduction to Whale & Dolphin Identification Course teaches you how to recognise species across the northeast Atlantic, while exploring their biology, behaviour and ecology. It’s also the starting point for becoming an ORCA OceanWatcher or Marine Mammal Surveyor! orca.org.uk/training/int...

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

@paulupwey.bsky.social The Goosander is still in the Studland area, so unlikely to be the Silverlake Goosanders

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ORCA @orcaweb.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Vessel strikes can often go unnoticed or unreported. Understanding why these collisions happen and finding ways to reduce them is a key part of our conservation work and we've made some significant progress so far.

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Birds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

First School Boat of the season today, with 1 fishing Osprey, 104(!) Spoonbill, c200 Avocet, 5 GW Egret + lots more for 65 children to see and learn about. Each year we take out 1200+ children for free on School Boats, thanks to funding from @lush.com & boat and skippers from Greenslades.

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Studland Birds @studlandbirds.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

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Portland Bird Observatory @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Very happy with this: just minutes after being gripped off by news of @paulupwey.bsky.social's Maize Wainscot we find there's one in our moth-traps as well!

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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (International) @whalesorg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Whales and dolphins are still being bred in captivity. This Orcatober, we’re exposing why this cruel practice must end. Let’s make this generation of captive whales and dolphins the last. 📷Rob Lott/WDC

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Birds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Ortolan Bunting just passed over Carey Ringing station, Wareham headed NW up Piddle Valley, via @edjbetteridge.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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ianballam.bsky.social @ianballam.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

3 Glossy Ibis just landed in Lytchett Bay

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My latest Blog Post - St Aldhelms Vestals. Part 2 from Sat following on from the Red-veined Darter Having not seen a Vestal for 26 years (I don't have time to run my MV trap), I saw 2 that day, followed by another on Monday. A lovely Moth birdingpooleharbourandbeyond.blogspot.com/2026/09/26-s...

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Plus the flyover Glossy Ibis which one of my colleagues saw. It came from Sandbanks & flew over further into the harbour without stopping. Presumably a new arrival @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

@dorsetwildlife.bsky.social Brownsea Sea-eagle 1 for 20 mins Spoony 101 till the Eagle landed Wig 5 Avocet 377 R Plov 32 Curlew 15 Blackwit 69 Barwit 7 Rshank 121 Gshank 25 Curlew Sand 4 Dunlin 58 Sanderling 2 Sarnie T 9 Kfisher 1 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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Nicki T @wildontheroad.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Juv WR eagle on the Brownsea lagoon earlier... treated us to about 20 mins of its presence before fi ally being seen off by determined corvids #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #RoyDennisFoundation

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I couldnt find the 9 Goosanders in Brands Bay/Jerry's Pt during the sunday WeBS @paulupwey.bsky.social @narwhalsh.bsky.social

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Far more interesting and frustrating a Glossy Ibis flew over Brownsea just before the Sea-eagle I wasnt in the hides at that point so missed the Ibis @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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Birds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sooty Shearwater just crossed Poole Bay, plus 1 Merlin in off @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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ORCA @orcaweb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Belugas are known for their distinctive white colour, but there’s much more to these fascinating Arctic whales. From their incredible vocal abilities to their flexible necks and seasonal movements, they have some seriously unique adaptations! Did you know this about them? 👀 #ORCA #BelugaWhale

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Birds of Poole Harbour @harbourbirds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Excellent Autumn Safari this AM: 108 Spoonbill, c300 Avocet, 1 Little Tern, 2 Curlew Sand, 1 Spotted Redshank, 4-5 Marsh Harrier, 1 (distant) Osprey, 1 db Brent Goose, 1 Hobby, 2 GW Egret, 5 Greenshank, 1 Green Sand plus ‘the usual’ @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A 2 hour seawatch this AM at Durlston produced: Sooty Shear 1 West at 10:20 Balearic Shears 2 West at 10:50 Med G 22 West Kittiwake 3 West Com Gull 2 West Also, Hummingbird Hawk Moth 2 @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social #DorsetBirds

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Phil Cheeseman@bsky.social @philcheeseman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tuna hunting Garfish at Portland Bill today

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Julian Thomas @julianthomas19.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Highlight of today's dragonfly transect on RSPB Ham Wall definitely 2+ Willow Emeralds (by the South Drain opposite the Old Station cottage if anyone's interested). Still rare in Somerset, though definitely colonising. Lots of Common Darters and quite a few Migrant Hawkers otherwise.

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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch (MWDW) says almost 100 sightings have been reported so far this year, compared to just 20 sightings last year. "It's because the food is here, more than anything," said MWDW's Jen Adams.

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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My latest Blog Post - Not Another One! Fortunately, not a general election, but Saturday's Red-veined Darter at St Aldhelms. A lovely female birdingpooleharbourandbeyond.blogspot.com/2026/09/26-s...

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