Reports of interest, Wednesday 11th April 2018.

Garganey - 4 Holes Bay (Upton Country Park).
Great Northern Diver - 1 off Bowleaze.
Marsh Harrier - 1+ through Christchurch Harbour.
Red Kite - 1 W over Christchurch Harbour.
Grey Plover - 2 Stanpit.
Bonaparte's Gull - 1 still at Longham Lakes now putting on summer plumage.
Short-Eared Owl - 1 Jordan Hill (Preston).
Redstart - 3 Hengistbury Head.
Whitethroat - 1+ Portland.
Lesser Whitethroat - 1 presumed blythi still at Reap Lane (Portland).
Firecrest - 1 Hengistbury Head, 1 Suckthumb Quarry (Portland).
Hawfinch - 12 Lower Bryanston.


Bonaparte's Gull at Longham Lakes © Nick Hull

Bonaparte's Gull at Longham Lakes © Nick Hull