Dorset Birds: June 2026

Brent Goose - 1 Christchurch Harbour.
Cuckoo - 1 Wick.
Little Ringed Plover - 1 Lytchett Fields.
Little Tern - 1 W past Mudeford Quay.
Common Tern - 3 W past Mudeford Quay.
Cattle Egret - 2 Wick.
Spoonbill - 2 Brownsea Island.
Bee-eater - 5-6 high over Portland.

RARE BREEDING BIRDS

Dorset Bird Club and the Rare Breeding Birds Panel advocate special caution when reporting rare breeding birds as they are vulnerable to persecution and disturbance.

Please consider the birds welfare and do not share details of any rare breeding species on social media, WhatsApp groups, personal websites, blogs, or local birdwatching message boards.

We urge all finders of rare birds to consider whether they may be breeding before sharing the news.

Sightings should always be submitted, in confidence, to the county recorder to contribute to long-term national monitoring.

Monday 1st June 2026