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  1. M

    Dorset birding

    Doesn't seem to be a problem for the 30 (or is it 60 by now) Otters who seem able to not only eke out an existence but to thrive and reproduce more than successfully. Tools blames workman bad his (rearrange) ? I think we should refrain from publicising this site further. Clearly the presence of...
  2. M

    Dorset birding

    Many thanks to all who provided updates on the Blandford Otters. I finally managed to get back there this morning , managed to miss one by 5 minutes but luckily managed to find it or another initially scratching/grooming before it jumped up onto a small wall at the side of the stream where it...
  3. M

    Dorset birding

    Thanks for that Mike
  4. M

    Dorset birding

    Do you know if the Otters are still around? I gave it a an hour or so on Friday evening to no avail. A man walking his dog told me that they hadn't been seen for about four weeks (which was I understand about the time they were filmed for the One Show). Having said that the level of disturbance...
  5. M

    Dorset birding

    Yes Blashford and Ibsley are sadly both on the "dark side". Wintering Bewick's have decreased there over the years even in the 15 years I have been here. They do venture into Dorset ocassionally. Watching the Bean Goose from Hampshire Hatches Lane in Ringwood earlier this year there was a...
  6. M

    Dorset birding

    Re Longham. Is there a car park? Whenever I've been I've parked up Green Lane/(Green Track). Have I been missing out on a hidden Minsmere here in Dorset? Mike
  7. M

    Dorset birding

    The Med Gulls at Radipole yesterday were a bit of a surprise. I called in after a meeting in the west on the basis that there is always a chance of a good gull and there is always 1 or 2 Meds to interest, if not. Started scanning and it was Med after Med. I scanned twice and saw 46 and 45. What...
  8. M

    Dorset birding

    Well I've had better days. Couldn't get out this morning and a family walk at Hengistbury this afternoon produced nothing better than a Wheatear and a Chiffchaff. All that changed or so I thought when I looked at my pager at 4:30. Tawny Pipit at Wick. Great, only 5 minutes drive, minimal walk...
  9. M

    Dorset birding

    Nice one Chris. Deserved for putting in the time there. Hopefully it will still be there at lunchtime tomorrow. Mike
  10. M

    Dorset birding

    I don't like the sound of that. Sounds a bit precarious and drafty to me. I think I'll stick with the hide.
  11. M

    Dorset birding

    They're all pub/club names aren't they. Look suspiciously like the itinerary for a pub crawl to me! Congrats on the Nightjars. One of the few avian highlights of summer. Nearly Autumn. What will be the Big Dorset Bird of the Autumn? I'm inclined towards Red Eyed Vireo with Isabelline Shrike...
  12. M

    Dorset birding

    Red Kite? I may have missed something even better last night. I stopped at Middlebere on the way back from Dorchester and saw the Osprey in one of the dead trees. Also a Common Sandpiper there and at least 59 Shelducklings of various sizes dotted around. Got home to see that a Black Kite was...
  13. M

    Dorset birding

    Spent 30 minutes or so at Mudeford this evening in the forelorn hope that the Bottlenose Dolphins based on the theory that if they are seen leaving early morning they must come in at some point in the preceding evening. No luck. 2 Gannets was as good as it got. Bit concerned that the Echo have...
  14. M

    Dorset birding

    Thanks. That's two things I've learnt a) the mound itself was part of the firing range and b) the missus doesn't know everything after all. (she sounded so convincing as well) David: Great Spot was calling at Ferndown Common when I visited (Green Woodpecker seen). I'll try the areas closest to...
  15. M

    Dorset birding

    Yeah right! Never that easy is it? I got there at about 9 and there was one churring but I didn't see one for over 40 minutes. Activity increased significantly lots of churring, clapping, and "whistling". Decided best policy was just to sit down on one of the paths going up the slope and sure...
  16. M

    Dorset birding

    Nightjars put on a good show at Town Common/St Catherine's Hill last night. As usual one of the highlights of the year, even if it is a creepy walk back to the car.
  17. M

    Dorset birding

    Med Gull just flown over Victoria Road, Ferndown calling 4:20. Two birds up there so maybe it's colleague was a Med too. From the direction of flight looked like they were Longham bound. Mike
  18. M

    Dorset birding

    Walking away from the main road car park onto the reserve and on your right is Bokerley Dyke which is the county border. If you cross it and view from the high ground then technically you are in Dorset and to my mind watching a Turtle Dove from there is no different to watching a Pomarine Skua...
  19. M

    Dorset birding

    Reminds of one of my all time favourite pager messages which went something like. West Midlands. Crocodile at Sandwell Valley NR. No access due to danger of death. Finally emerging from 2 1/2 weeks of birding inactivity only to find that spring migration is well and truly over. Hopefully will...
  20. M

    Dorset birding

    Golden Oriole in the harbour? Osprey would do me!
  21. M

    Dorset birding

    I saw a Cuckoo being harassed in flight at Lydlinch last time I was there about a week ago. In answer to the recent query about birding alone there. Obviously I can only answer from a male perspective but in the half a dozen or so times I've been there (mostly late afternoon or weekends) I...
  22. M

    Dorset birding

    I totally sympathise with you it is a nightmare situation and I won't do it. Unless I can guarantee views of the bird I won't even contemplate birding with the family and won't even carry bins. is only one thing worse than watching someone sweating on a bird whilst their family is sitting in a...
  23. M

    Dorset birding

    Don't worry about the rarities just savour every new bird as and when they come. What I would give for the buzz I got when I saw my first Kingfisher, Little Egret and others. Enjoy this time when you find your own "lifers" or stumble upon others watching one, you won't get that experience back...
  24. M

    Dorset birding

    Well that has to be one of the longest days, I thought I'd never get there Meeting in Dorchester was looking like a quick one but Any Other Business ended up taking just short of 50% of the meeting time. Finished at 3:55 so for once finished early and off to Portland. What a cracker and it put...
  25. M

    Dorset birding

    An earlyish finish today and the last chance to do some unrestricted birding meant an evening walk at Hengistbury. FRom a number crunching spotting point of view the highlight was my first Wilow Warbler of the year. But from the aesthetic, sheer joy aspect the highlight was a Short Eared Owl. To...
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