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Dorset birding
A Peregrine being shoo-ed off its pylon perch by a Raven was the best on patch this morning. No Crossbill today, Parrot or otherwise, but keeping 'em peeled.... Really must post here more often - not really looked at BirdForum for a while now, mostly tweeting, but BF is more "permanent" and a... -
Dorset birding
I was pleased to find Marsh Tits in Verwood on a Bioblitz walk yesterday - they're in Bugdens Copse, just behind Morrisons. I don't think there are that many sites in Dorset any more? After some great birds over the past few years, Longham records seem to have taken a bit of a dip this year -... -
Dorset birding
First Nightjar back in Ringwood Forest this eve, also my first-ever Woodcock for the patch. -
Dorset birding
Not too sure there have been any lingering Bewick's or Whoopers this winter Darran, they are pretty scarce these days; the odd one or two sometimes pop up in March, but don't tend to stick around. Happy to be corrected if any have wintered! -
Dorset birding
I'm doing the Green patch challenge in the Verwood area centred around my home - a Red Kite low over the garden at midday was my 50th species for the year, exactly level with you, Woody! I'm sure you and Darren will shoot past my totals by year-end, I'm somewhat hampered by the lack of any... -
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Dorset birding
Hi Benneofelis, whereabouts in Dorset are you, if you don't mind me asking? LSW are few and far between nowadays. Well worth reporting to Bird Club (ideally via BirdTrack) even if you don't fancy posting details here. -
Dorset birding
A very pleasant walk in my Ringwood Forest patch this morning - the Redstart pair were feeding their young on a mixture of Green Hairstreaks and Bordered Whites (a species of moth that had clearly had a large hatch, as there were dozens around each pine tree in the area), the Whitethroat was... -
Dorset birding
First Nightjar of the year last night, heard from garden as I was putting out the moth trap. -
Dorset birding
Many fledglings around in the garden, Blackbird and Robin both from nests in the garden, also Coal Tit, Goldfinch, Greenfinch and Chaffinch from nearby. First fledged Starlings on a client's lawn in Christchurch yesterday, seems quite early? -
Dorset birding
Omitted from the morning post, non-bird sightings being 2 Roe Deer and a Fox, never common on patch. Also one "shock" - literally - from one of the dogs; I patted her as we walked under a pylon, at first thought she had some stinging nettles in her fur, then realised I was getting an electric... -
Dorset birding
Only managed my first yesterday, over garden, none this morning around The Chase where they nested last year, so maybe moving through. A nice long walk this morning serenaded by a couple of Woodlarks, also at least 4 singing Tree Pipits and first Cuckoo of the year. A quiet "tuk tuk tuk" was... -
Dorset birding
Spring is springing (slowly) in Ringwood Forest and the general Verwood area, with Willow Warblers joining the Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps about a week ago, and the odd Swallow passing over. A couple of Med Gulls overflew noisily on Friday, a garden first. A glorious Sat afternoon walk with the... -
Dorset birding
From dorsetbirds blogspot - DBC WEBSITE We currently have an issue with the domain name of the main website so until this is resolved it will not be accessible . Sightings are duplicated on the BlogSpot, so presumably that explains the confusion! -
Dorset birding
Does anyone know what's happened to the DBC website? Or is it just me that's having problems? -
Dorset birding
A well-attended members' day on Hengistbury yesterday, with the highlight right at the end, a Marsh Warbler in the hand! Photos and details in link in footer. I'm also co-leading a walk on Stanpit this afternoon - leaving info centre at 17:00 - so if anyone wants to turn up and heckle, feel free... -
Dorset birding
Met up with fellow BF'er Padraig on Sat for a wander around my Ringwood Forest patch. An enjoyable walk, with the highlight a Hobby, a patch tick, albeit an expected one. -
Dorset birding
Still rather quiet over at Ringwood Forest, but a Cuckoo "cuckooing" this morning was the first for well over 2 weeks and getting a little late in the season? Also, after my first Roe Deer for the site two weeks ago, I have seen them on the past couple of mornings, this morning especially... -
Dorset birding
A pre-match walk in Ringwood Forest last night revealed a healthy Nightjar population - at least 8, maybe 10, churring males between The Chase carpark and the far end of Bailey's Plantation, with one seen very well, perched up on a metal "crossbar" where the track passes under power lines. A... -
Dorset birding
Morning birdsong on my patch of Ringwood Forest is somewhat diminished as feeding young takes over from attracting mates and proclaiming territories, but a singing Woodlark accompanied me more or less throughout my hour's walk this morning, and there's still plenty of Cuckoo activity. At least... -
Dorset birding
I was hoping the local patch might hold Nightjar, but couldn't find a suitable time to have a look. No need, last night I heard one singing whilst I was standing on our back doorstep! -
Dorset birding
Hi Mike I enter the Forest via the small car park off the road called The Chase - if you're coming from West Moors via Three Legged Cross and you go down Lake Road/Woodlinken Drive, the bit of The Chase you want to go to is almost opposite the end of that road as you cross Ringwood Road, the... -
Dorset birding
Two "new for patch" (Ringwood Forest) today - Spotted Flycatcher and (long-overdue) Cormorant! Two pairs of Stonechat have fledged, all other breeding birds remain as per earlier post. -
Dorset birding
Red Kite east over Verwood this afternoon (whilst belatedly not seeing a Crane that may have passed nearby). -
Dorset birding
Since posting the above, it's been great to discover which summer visitors use the area, and so far I've been pleasantly surprised. There are at least 5 singing Tree Pipits; Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and Blackcap are fairly plentiful, and in the past week I've added Whitethroat, Redstart and...