A final crop of this mornings Marsh Harrier #LytchettBayView

Marsh Harrier #LytchettBayView

....... cause it immediately banked away in the next frame. Marsh Harrier #LytchettBayView I was on full zoom on my Canon SX60 bridge (2184mm equiv. on DLSR) and it was probably no further than 30ft away so I couldn't fit it all in

Another shot of the Nuthatch at #LytchettBayView last Thursday

Nuthatch at #LytchettBayView last Thursday

There were 3 Firecrest in 1 bush at #LytchettBayView this morning, unfortunately they were a bit camera shy!

10 Cattle Egret over #LytchettBayView from direction of @BayHoles roost, @ianballam @harbourbirds @DorsetBirdClub

Great White Egret and Osprey getting the week off to a lovely start #LytchettBayView . Both would have once a given a little surge of adrenaline. Now "just" Nice! @harbourbirds @ianballam @DorsetBirdClub

I missed out on a spring Spotted Flycatcher at #Lytchett this year so it was nice to year tick 2 birds at #LytchettBayView on 21/08/24

A couple of our volunteers enjoyed showing #LytchettBayView LNR off to Britain in Bloom judges yesterday. They talked about our different partners working together to protect this landscape, record its significant nature diversity & make it accessible to local people and visitors

What a way to kick off 2024! A great morning birding Lytchett and Holes Bay with @davidwhite554. Bumped into @NarwhalSh at #LytchettBayView, and saw my first ever male Hen Harrier!! 🤩 Other highlights from there were 4 Spoonbill, Pintail and Firecrest

Male Hen Harrier, 4 Spoonbills, 147 Avocet kicking off 2024 #LytchettBay year list with @davidwhite554 @birdingfox from #LytchettBayView @ianballam @harbourbirds @DorsetBirdClub

@LytchettP @LytMinUptonTC @harbourbirds @NaturalEngland @DorsetWildlife Well done all of you. We visit several times a year to see family in Lytchett Minster, walking and birding, but don't know where #LytchettBayView is. Help please!

Thanks to all of the efforts of @LytMinUptonTC @harbourbirds @NaturalEngland @DorsetWildlife #LytchettBayView is now a Local Nature Reserve, SNCI and now recognised with this Gold award in conservation. A jewel in Upton's crown.

First Fieldfare of the autumn. 3! #LytchettBayView @harbourbirds @ianballam @DorsetBirdClub

Vis-mig going well although only small numbers so far, added Fieldfare, Redwing and Greylag Goose. Also a flock of 11 Collared Dove in the trees maybe my biggest flock at Lytchett #LytchettBayView

Good to see #LytchettBayView LNR meadow being cut and collected to reduce nutrient enrichment today. Thanks to @LytMinUptonTC and their contractors @BCPCouncil

Thanks to brilliant efforts over many years by our partner @LytMinUptonTC #LytchettBayView was recently granted Local Nature Reserve designation. This little jewel at the eastern end of our area is well worth an autumn visit. Last week they hosted a generous celebration 👏👏

Excellent news from @LytMinUptonTC #LytchettBayView has achieved Local Nature Reserve status. This small gem of a site is an important part of our local mosaic of varied habitats providing a haven for plants, invertebrates and birds. 👏👏👏 @harbourbirds

This mornings Goosanders over #LytchettBayView 4 is a record count for the Bay. @ianballam @harbourbirds @DorsetBirdClub