Dorset Raptor Study Group
@DorsetStudy
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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
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. š¤š¤.
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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 š
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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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RT @DorsetForests: We are part of the Wareham ARC project - a group of 25 local landowners & managers working to help promote nature recoveā¦.
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RT @DorsetBirdClub: 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,ā¦.
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Farewell Hobbies & fly true ātill itās time to return in 6 months. Weāre prepping for next summer already. A big thanks for all your support this year & read our 2025 season round up here: @raptor_jimmi @DorsetBirdClub.@DorsetWildlife @DorsetForests.
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As the last of the summer disappears, we look back to a few highlights of the breeding season.
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RT @GPCbirding: 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 httpā¦.
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Check out this amazing action shot by @aidanjb118, what a stunner!.@raptor_jimmi @DorsetWildlife @DevonPeregrines.
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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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.
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Somewhere in a quiet corner of rural Dorset, a fabulous pair of falcons have begun another breeding season...
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RT @timmackrill: Itās fascinating to see how the diet of White-tailed Eagles changes as they get older, with fish becoming increasingly impā¦.
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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. @DorsetWildlife @DorsetBirdClub @raptor_jimmi @BBCSpringwatch @_BTO @DevonPeregrines
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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.
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We're all excited as the first of the migrating Hobbies will be back very soon! While we wait, here's a glimpse of the kinds of places where they wait out our northern winters with some images to...
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What an awesome image @raptor_jimmi!.
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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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.
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