There were a couple of Marbled White butterfly about Riversmeet Meadow today – Clinton Whale

Grey Heron, seeing off a gull from above the nest – Roger Tidball

…and adult Dunlin at Stanpit – Clinton Whale

In addition to the mentions above, there was a male Bullfinch by the Wooden Bridge and a Swift over Fisherman’s Bank.

Thanks to all, particularly the new members, that came along to another successful Peregrine day – this is the adult female, who spent much of the time showing well – Barrie Taylor

Small Skipper butterfly – Peter Boardman

…and just one Little Grebe chick seen on the Ironstone Quarry today – Peter Boardman

There were more godwits at Stanpit today, this time 15 Black-tailed Godwit, while 5 Mediterranean Gull and a family of 4 Lesser Whitethroat were also about the marsh. Over on Wick, a Cattle Egret, in full breeding plumage, was with its namesake livestock on the water meadows.

Don’t forget, it’s Peregrine day tomorrow – three of the four youngsters – Paul Dore

A gathering of 13 Bar-tailed Godwit at Stanpit, where there were 4 Curlew, was a nice mid-summer record. Earlier, a couple of Cattle Egret headed west over Wick Fields.

Ringlet butterfly – Peter Boardman

The only news is of 5 Curlew at Stanpit.

Southern Hawker dragonfly – Peter Boardman

On a scorching day of weather, the only news is of a Great White Egret west and confirmation there are still 3 Little Grebe chicks on the Ironstone Quarry. Thanks for the responses to yesterday’s piscatorial enquiry – it would seem they are young Grey Mullet.

The harbour was alive with small fish today – these were shoaling under the Bailey Bridge – any clues on identification welcome – Clinton Whale

…and a couple of regular harbour breeders – Meadow Pipit (upper) and Stonechat – Jackie Smith

The theme of the post is breeding birds. It’s now confirmed the Ringed Plover pair have got one to flying stage. The success rate, this year, is one of five – compared with two of three last time round – but, either way, it’s an absolute testament to those, most notably the nearby hut owners, who have spent some much time and energy ensuring this has happened. Thank you! Meanwhile, there was a congregation of around 100 Sand Martin feeding about the Ironstone Quarry, where it seems there are now two Little Grebe chicks.

Firstly, some breeding-bird news – and a couple of firsts for the recording area. Over the last few days, it’s been realised Herring Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull, numbers unknown, are on the rooves of the old Civic Offices and the adjacent Two Riversmeet leisure centre; while two or three Tawny Owl are still begging on Hengistbury. Moving to today’s encounters, all from Stanpit: a Little Ringed Plover passed over unseen, with a Grey Plover and Bar-tailed Godwit, a Curlew and 11 Redshank all being present; 4 Little Tern and 2 Common Tern were about; and a Hobby and a Great White Egret visited.

Lesser Whitethroat – Jackie Smith

Until a decade or so ago, Jackdaw had the status of occasional spring visitor and passing autumn migrant; but they have now become resident. A roost has been on Hengistbury for several years and it now seems as if one is forming at Stanpit; where there was a family party of Lesser Whitethroat of at least four birds

Overnight rain ceased well before dawn and early cloud soon gave way to a mainly sunny day, with a moderate westerly breeze. It was slim pickings again today, with just a Cuckoo singing at Wick, where a Curlew flew over west. Otherwise, at Stanpit, there was a single Bar-tailed Godwit and a Common Tern moved through.

Male Kestrel – Alan Crockard

The only news for the day is of a Black-tailed Godwit, a Dunlin and 6 Lapwing, all at Stanpit.

Four-spotted Chaser dragonfly – Peter Boardman

Lapwing – David Faulkner

In addition to the photographed Lapwing, there was also a Curlew about Stanpit. Some breeding updates: the remaining Ringed Plover chick is now almost able to fly, so hopes are high that will be a success; while, the Ironstone Quarry hosts three, days-old Little Grebe chicks.

The only news is of an Arctic Skua west over the harbour during the morning.

The incumbent Lesser Whitethroat made themselves conspicuous today – a male in song on Wick and two juveniles at Stanpit; where there were also 2 Shoveler, a Curlew and a Fox cub. To finish a short post, back to Wick, where there were 3 Bullfinch along the riverside path.

A pair of Small Heath butterfly – Robin Harley

Despite the sun, the seemingly incessant wind is making it feel, temperature wise, far from mid-June. A couple of surprises this morning came from a Spotted Flycatcher in the North Scrubs and a Spoonbill over Hengistbury. Meanwhile, singles of Cuckoo and Lesser Whitethroat were returned from Stanpit.

Herring Gull and Manx Shearwater – Scott Usher

Manx Shearwater – Scott Usher

Little Grebe – Alan Crockard

There was a much-reduced feeding-flock off the Long Groyne today, but it did include a settled Manx Shearwater, plus: 10 Common Tern, 32 Sandwich Tern, 2 Mediterranean Gull, a Fulmar and 10 Gannet.

Between the sites of Mudeford Quay and the eastern end of Hengistbury, the sea came up with: a dark-morph Arctic Skua, a Balearic Shearwater, 11 Manx Shearwater, 9 Little Tern, the same number of Common Tern, around 60 Sandwich Tern, 4 Fulmar and 6 Common Scoter; all during the morning.

It’s been several seasons since Swallow last bred in the recording area, so a report of a nesting pair in the Discovery Den education facility on Wick was nice to receive. As suggested yesterday, the offshore feeding flock was given a grilling and produced: at least 16 Little Tern – four of those actually from Mudeford Quay – 30 Common Tern, 50 Sandwich Tern, a Fulmar, 12 Gannet and an auk, amongst the hundreds of gulls. Meanwhile, a Hobby hunting over the Salt Hurns was a good bit of quality; with a Cattle Egret and three adult Dunlin completing the bird news. Moving to mammals, and it was interesting that a seal, species not determined, rested for a few hours on the beach that is currently fenced off around the Long Groyne.

It’s great to be able to report Shelduck breed in the area for another year – four ducklings at Stanpit, this afternoon. Otherwise, the best was easily 3 Little Tern, which lingered off Mudeford Quay from much of the day; while a Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Bullfinch and a juvenile Peregrine over, all from Wick, make up most of the rest of the post. There was, however, a significant feeding flock out from the Long Groyne – that, given the strength of the southerly wind, could well be worth checking in detail.

A day of little news – just a Bar-tailed Godwit and a Curlew at Stanpit, where a clattering of adult and just-fledged Jackdaw descended onto the North Scrubs.

Male Beautiful Demoiselle at Hengistbury – thought to be only the fifth record for the area.

…and male Banded Demoiselle, also at Hengistbury, where they are seldom seen. Both found by Paul Morrison. Photos – Peter Boardman

Juvenile Dartford Warbler – as ever, photo taken from a public path – Dave Miller

The only non-photo news for the day is of around 20 Swift north and Cuckoo, from Wick.

The morning saw a significant arrival of Swift – 765 counted incoming over Stanpit! The majority between 08:30 and 11:00, but still small parties arriving when the observers left. Keeping with late arrivers, a Wheatear was on Crouch Hill, with singles of Grey Plover and Ringed Plover, plus 6 Dunlin, passing through. Presumably, on their way back, however, were 5 Lapwing and 3 Mediterranean Gull. To round up: all three egrets were logged – singles of Great White Egret and Cattle Egret, along with the regular ‘littles’; the Osprey visited early on and then again around 13:30, when, what we think is a young he, quickly caught a fish; and a Cuckoo is still around.

Muntjac tracks – Anne Parramore

The male Peregrine, VA, having a think about things – Alan Crockard

In terms of breeding birds, it feels as if there may be times ahead – an Osprey visited twice, late morning and at the same point in the afternoon, while 2 Cattle Egret were on Wick. The other news involves a Cuckoo about Wick and three, incoming Swallow.

Osprey – Scott Usher

Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, a recently added resident to the area – Barrie Taylor

Starting in time order – a Muntjac on the Salt Hurns, at 05:30. Then, news of a Wheatear and the two Ringed Plover chicks in the fenced area on the sandspit – now flapping their wings and attempting lift-off; a breeding-plumaged Cattle Egret about Wick; and, around 11:00, the Osprey leaving with brunch.

Skylark – photo taken during formal survey work

It’s quite an in-between date to get both Whimbrel and Curlew in the same post, but singles of each achieved that this morning on Wick. Meanwhile, as late as the former in that comment, was a male Wheatear by the Coastguards. This evening, an Osprey that now seems reasonably settled in the Avon Valley visited to fish, with a 3cy Mediterranean Gull also being around. Catching up on the breeding Ringed Plover, the two chicks are still safe and sound.

Wasp Beetle – Robin Harley

An or two Osprey were logged this morning – one drifting north at 07:40 and one leaving with a fish at just after 10:00. Also seen overhead, a northerly movement of around 75 Swift. Of breeding interest, a Cuckoo continues to sing about the area and there are three, or four, Grey Heron chicks still in a nest in the Nursery.

Cream-spot Tiger moth – not often seen during daylight around the area – Peter Boardman

After thinking we were down to one Ringed Plover chick, it was nice to see there are still two – Roger Edwards

Other than news in the photo captions, it’s just two-to-three passing Ringed Plover to mention.

All four Peregrine young – Adrian Simmons

Firstly, some nocturnal updates from Hengistbury, where it’s confirmed there are three Tawny Owlets out and about, plus two, possibly three, churring Nightjar. For today, however, the only news is of a Lesser Whitethroat showing itself on Crouch Hill.

Locally speaking – on a date typical of post-breeding dispersal – bird of the day was a Nuthatch in Stanpit Scrubs. Meanwhile, on what has been a really poor wader passage, numbers of 14 Ringed Plover and 22 Dunlin in Stanpit Bight were almost ‘significant’; with both Greenshank and Whimbrel again being heard there. To finish, a grey Cuckoo was about the marsh.

Tying in with yesterday’s willow warbler, there were some late-passing or -arriving birds logged today. Stanpit heard both Greenshank and Whimbrel, with two singing Whitethroat, outside of the territories, there being interesting, while a Wheatear was on the sandspit; where, unfortunately, it’s looking increasingly likely that only one Ringed Plover chick is present. There were also five, unexpected Mediterranean Gull – three adults and two 2cys.

A worn-out-looking, adult Great Tit with two young – Alan Crockard

Four-spotted Chaser – Simon Coupe

Adult Little Grebe – Simon Coupe

Other than the photographed Little Grebe, on the Ironstone Quarry, the only other news for the day is of a Willow Warbler by the No Dogs Field.