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Black-tailed godwits (Limosa limosa) on tidal channel at Arne. Poole Harbour, Dorset, UK. photo.domgreves.com

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) circling over salt marsh (montage). Poole Harbour, Dorset, UK. 03/09/12. Taken from the Middlebere side of the channel at 8.45am. Didn't see it again all day.

Black-tailed godwits (Limosa limosa) flee a rising tide. Poole Harbour, Dorset, UK. A long prime lens would have had a lot of fun with these today - although they did afford the less well-endowed a fighting chance as the tide brought them ever closer to the hide. With thanks to Sarah! (From...

Ravens staking their claim to one of the artificial osprey nests. Arne, Dorset, UK.

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) with freshly caught fish on the shores of Poole Harbour at Arne. Dorset, UK. A rather slim looking bird so hope it feeds well before continuing its journey to Africa. The crows were bullying it unfortunately.

Avocets on the Middlebere channel from Arne. Poole Harbour, Dorset, UK.

Avocets on the Middlebere channel from Arne. Poole Harbour, Dorset, UK. 12/01/11. They drew steadily nearer to the shore as the light began to fade.

Avocets at the mouth of the Middlebere channel from Arne late in the afternoon. Poole Harbour, Dorset, UK. 12/01/11.

Brent geese (Branta bernicla) heading into Poole Harbour over Shipstal Point at Arne, Dorset, UK. 07/11/10.