@DorsetStudy

Aims to further knowledge and protection of birds of prey and owls in the county of Dorset, with a special interest in Hobby.

 Dorset, England, UK
drsg.co.uk
Joined August 2021
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A word to say we have determined where the Poole peregrines are most likely to nest this year. On the ASDA high-rise (Harbour Sail). Not in one of the boxes provided but in a gulley on the flat roof. They now have a gravel tray and the female has been on it. 🤞🤞
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Today we installed a new nest box for the Poole peregrines on Harbour Sail (Asda high rise). This is the location I always intended a box to be. North facing with a sheer drop below. Fingers crossed the birds find it and like it. Thanks to the building owners 🙏
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Female peregrine on Harbour Sail (ASDA high-rise) yesterday, sheltering from the rain/wind. Some prey remains.
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Both peregrines in Poole yesterday morning. Male at the top of Barclays building and the female on the east side of ASDA (Harbour Sail)
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We are part of the Wareham ARC project - a group of 25 local landowners & managers working to help promote nature recovery & improve opportunities for local people to connect with nature. Find out more about our upcoming community events 👇 bit.ly/4hg7Npf
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Dorset Raptor Study Group retweeted
Dorset Bird Club@DorsetBirdClub23 Oct 2024
Do you have a pair of binoculars you no longer use, or a bird guide that is gathering dust? If you are a young person, school or university group, you can apply to this brilliant BTO equipment recycling scheme to receive optics or identification guides 👇 bto.org/develop-your-skills/….
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Farewell Hobbies & fly true ‘till it’s time to return in 6 months. We’re prepping for next summer already. A big thanks for all your support this year & read our 2025 season round up here: drsg.co.uk/f/2024-season-rou… @raptor_jimmi @DorsetBirdClub @DorsetWildlife @DorsetForests
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GPC@GPCbirding15 Jun 2024
Not sure I have ever seen a 2cy Hobby with so few adult feathers; a truly brown bird after a winter in the African sun
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Check out this amazing action shot by @aidanjb118, what a stunner! @raptor_jimmi @DorsetWildlife @DevonPeregrines
Aidan Brown@aidanjb1188 Jun 2024
Morden bog - hobby doing an "Osprey" plucking evading dragonflies out of the water. Impressive to watch, all looks so easy for the hobbys. @DorsetBirdClub @DorsetWildlife @harbourbirds @BBCSpringwatch @DorsetStudy
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Amazing shot @DorsetForests!
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Read our newest blog: 2024 Dorset Hobby Live cam coming soon! We hope you're as excited us we are that we'll gain be able to share a window onto a wild Hobby nest live on camera @BBCSpringwatch @raptor_jimmi @DorsetWildlife @DorsetBirdClub @DorsetForests drsg.co.uk/f/2024-live-strea…
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Tim Mackrill@timmackrill6 Jun 2024
It’s fascinating to see how the diet of White-tailed Eagles changes as they get older, with fish becoming increasingly important. Check out our latest blog for more.
Roy Dennis Foundation@RoyDennisWF6 Jun 2024
We've been closely studying the diet of the White-tailed Eagles released on the Isle of Wight, and have a dataset of over 600 field observations. This shows that they increasingly favour fish as they get older. @SeaEagleEngland Read more: roydennis.org/2024/06/05/whi… Photo: @twamers
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Read our latest blog about raptors in Dorset. Female 'BP' returns on camera but then there's a twist in the tale.... drsg.co.uk/f/shes-home @DorsetWildlife @DorsetBirdClub @raptor_jimmi @BBCSpringwatch @_BTO @DevonPeregrines
Female Hobby on nest.

ALT Female Hobby on nest.

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As we look forward to soon watching Hobbies as they arrive back in the UK, here's a snapshot of where they may have been over winter. Do keep an eye out for any birds with colour-rings & be sure to tag us in any photos. drsg.co.uk/f/nice-place-to-w…
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What an awesome image @raptor_jimmi!
@twamers@twamers10 Apr 2024
Low flying Short Eared Owl hunting last week in north Dorset @DorsetStudy @DorsetBirdClub @DorsetWildlife @SightingDOR @Natures_Voice #BBCWildlifePOTD #birdphotography #BirdsOfTwitter #BirdsSeenIn2024 #NaturePhotography
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Seen my first swallows of the year yesterday.....hobbies won't be far behind them.
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West Midlands Ringing Group@RingersWm25 Mar 2024
Often people ask what the point of colour ringing birds is. Not all birds are easy to re-catch in order to read their rings, it also reduce disturbance & field time This Peregrine Falcon was ringed as a chick in 2021 & is now a breeding bird at that site. Fantastic birds and data
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DRSG are pleased to have helped Stonewater Housing manage potential breeding peregrines at one of their sites. We have installed a bespoke nest box on Harbour Sails high-rise in Poole, Dorset (above ASDA). If peregrines use this box it will be safe and secure.
Peregrine nest box of aluminium sheet, welded and powder-coated....built to last.

ALT Peregrine nest box of aluminium sheet, welded and powder-coated....built to last.

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Amazing, barn owls fledged, in December! rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Conte… @RareBirdAlertUK

Barn Owls defy odds with surprise winter brood

The discovery of four chicks in November has surprised and shocked conservationists from Ulster Wildlife, who inspected the nest site at Ballycruttle Farm under licence from NIEA

rarebirdalert.co.uk
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