Arne 20/02/2026

[PimperneBloke]

So, finally a day off in not a howling gale or monsoon rainfall, I decided on a trip to Upton Country Park, over looking Holes Bay and the rising tide. Alas, roadworks and a lack of diversion signs sent me to Arne, which turned out to be quiet, with a coupe of stonking highlights, despite the cloud!


https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCL5tM

[Linda257]

Aww what a fab set PB, a would have been thrilled to bits to see that many Avocet and Spoonbill, although we did get them at the Haugh last year Crossbill are just brilliant to see and hear...those diversions were in your favour for a change woohoo...thanks for sharing

[PimperneBloke]

Thanks Linda... they were the first Crossbills I've seen, 4 randomly flew in and landed in the trees, 2 in view and 2 not The Spoonbills are often on the same spit of land (same place as last time I snapped them) and also turn up in Brownsea lagoon.

[SnappyMac]

Well done PB, some great birds and photo's. Looks like everything fell into place...

[Linda257]

Thanks Linda... they were the first Crossbills I've seen, 4 randomly flew in and landed in the trees, 2 in view and 2 not The Spoonbills are often on the same spit of land (same place as last time I snapped them) and also turn up in Brownsea lagoon.

Congrats on yer 1st crossbill wonder if SM has seen any yet

[PimperneBloke]

Thanks Linda... they were the first Crossbills I've seen, 4 randomly flew in and landed in the trees, 2 in view and 2 not The Spoonbills are often on the same spit of land (same place as last time I snapped them) and also turn up in Brownsea lagoon.

Congrats on yer 1st crossbill wonder if SM has seen any yet

I saw a bullfinch too, but didn't want ANOTHER photo of one

[PimperneBloke]

Well done PB, some great birds and photo's. Looks like everything fell into place...

Thanks Snappy, it all turned out for the best

[Linda257]

Congrats on yer 1st crossbill wonder if SM has seen any yet

I saw a bullfinch too, but didn't want ANOTHER photo of one

Now your just showing off like me, not a good look PB

[PimperneBloke]

Congrats on yer 1st crossbill wonder if SM has seen any yet

I saw a bullfinch too, but didn't want ANOTHER photo of one

Now your just showing off like me, not a good look PB

Well it's only what he does with all his blue sky lol

[Jacksparrow]

What a great set of photos! So many highlights.
P.S. have you heard that West Ham don't play at Upton Park any longer.
P.P.S. You had a much better day out where you ended up.