A single Cattle Egret arrived and was feeding amongst the cattle on Puddletown Water Meadows this morning until the cattle were moved to another field. Also Teal 32, Little Egret 5, Mallard 44 on pool at Mill Mead which is getting bigger! Swallows 30+ with new heard of cattle added by Causeway Pond.
Athelhampton - This morning's Goshawk disappearing between the trees south of Athelhampton Road at 0958.
There was a gull fest on Jackies today as the rotovator was being put over the field. The majority of the 600+ gulls were Herring with the Lesser Black Backed Gull also present.
A Cattle Egret joined the line before departing. No other species of gull was noted on the fields despite a thorough search.
The first returning Teal of the Autumn was noted amongst over 60 Mallards on the pool at Mill Mead this morning. Four Little Egret were also present.
18th September 2024
Puddletown Water Meadows - The cattle were in the field by the pool therefore some stealth was required to dodge them and reach the pool without flushing the wildfowl.
