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Red-footed falcon hunting Emperor moths on Holt heath this evening. @DorsetBirdClub

@DorsetBirdClub Some info about the bird here drsg.co.uk/blog/hobby-new…

Wareham forest - the ringed Hobby clutching a four-spotted chaser. Left leg ring looks like DB or OB. @DorsetStudy @DorsetBirdClub

Wareham forest - Hobbys hunting over the mires. One of which is ringed, right leg metal band and left leg white ring with black letters (probably) @DorsetBirdClub @DorsetStudy

Middlebere - my first cuckoo of the year calling along the track. @DorsetBirdClub

Bramblebush bay - a pair Red breasted Mergansers feeding by the houseboats.

Bramblebush bay - Common seal hauled out with the Brent geese on Stone Island. A pair of White tailed eagles drifted over and settled on the Goathorn shore.

Slepe moor - high flying Goshawks displaying in between the downpours, causing mayhem amongst the water fowl. Now we just need a fine sunny day 🙄 for the show to really start. @DorsetBirdClub

Studland - Little gull feeding in the surf. @harbourbirds @DorsetWildlife @DorsetBirdClub

Studland - GN Divers still near the ferry including this one which took to the air. A mixed flock of Mediterranean and Little gulls were feeding just off shore in the surf line. @harbourbirds @DorsetBirdClub

Shell bay - a gathering of Great Northern divers by the chain ferry. Hints of summer plumage on a couple of them. @DorsetBirdClub @harbourbirds @DorsetWildlife

Studland beach - a Goose barnacle covered log has washed ashore, well worth a close look. @DorsetWildlife

Sandbanks - fourteen Purple Sandpipers scattered along the groynes. A record (for me). @DorsetBirdClub

Studland beach - some winter birds have finally shown up. A mixed wader flock and Brent geese. Its a start ! @DorsetBirdClub @harbourbirds

Wild Woodbury - a family of Spotted Flycatchers were flitting on and off the fence by the watercress beds. Disturbed briefly by a Merlin streaking down the hill and low over the watercress beds. @DorsetBirdClub @DorsetWildlife

Middlebere - a Kingfisher was the star of the show. Other birds were two Marsh Harriers, four Hobbies (two juv), Great Egret and an adult osprey. @DorsetBirdClub

Brands bay - a solitary Dunlin on the beach waiting for the tide to drop. @DorsetWildlife @DorsetBirdClub

Brands Bay - a solitary Knot feeding along the shoreline this morning. Giving rather fine views. @DorsetBirdClub

Hartland moor - Six Wheatears and three Whinchats plus a Jack Snipe in the boggy area. @DorsetBirdClub @DorsetWildlife

Middlebere track - fruits of autumn from left to right Sloe, Bullace and Damsen. @DorsetWildlife