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Signs of spring. - 8:14 PM, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 |
Winter grinds on but the first Snowdrops have started to appear, always an encouraging sight. In addition the lengthening days and brighter sunlight are really noticeable.
 Frisky hares on the regenerating heathland next to Hartland Moor.
 The Brent geese browsing on the meadow at Middlebere.
 Hen Harrier on patrol over the reeds.
 Turnstone at Brands Bay.
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The weather has been reasonable this weekend, what little ice that remains has thawed. Most (but not all) of the birds driven south by the snow are starting to head back north.
 Two Red Crested Pochards on the Little Sea.
   A Kingfisher at Middlebere put on a good show for most of the day.
 Marsh Harrier putting up the Avocets.
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The rest of the country appears to be locked in snow and ice, but here in the Poole area we have got away lightly. The only noticeable difference from any other year is the larger number of Fieldfares in the gardens.
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No snow in the area yet, so the Dartfords Warblers on the moor are coping well with the cold spell. A pair of Merlins are regular hunters over the the heath and fields.
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Most of the harbour birds appeared to be at Middlebere putting on a fine spectacle. The initial flock of Avocets and Lapwings was soon supplemented by a large wing of Brent geese.
 A few of the several hundred Avocets.
 More Brents on the way.
 The whole lot disturbed by a Buzzard.
A few of the supporting cast...
 Hen Harrier.
 Teal.
 Bullfinch.
 Kingfisher.
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Some good winter birds around, although the divers and ducks in the harbour are keeping well out of photo range. Marsh and Hen harriers are both hunting at Middlebere although the hide can be quite crowded at times.
 Fieldfares are in the fields around Hartland Moor.
 A drake Goosander by the Avon Causeway.
 Marsh Harrier at Middlebere.
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and a female Blackcap.
