South-easterly winds, bright sunshine and clear skies meant plenty of birds moving overhead at coastal sites. Impressive totals from Christchurch included 22000 Swallows and 12000 House Martins today. Other news:
Great White Egret - 2, Radipole
Marsh Harrier - 1, Middlebere
Hobby - 1, Longham Lakes; 1, Middlebere
Ruff - 2, Bestwall
Golden Plover - 2, in off the sea, East Bexington
Wryneck - 1, Durlston; 1, Hengistbury Head
Red-backed Shrike - 1, Lodmoor
Pied Flycatcher - 1, Durlston
