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-t…

What an awesome image Raptor Aid CIO!

Seen my first swallows of the year yesterday.....hobbies won't be far behind them.

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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.

Amazing, barn owls fledged, in December! rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/Bar…
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There's a couple of extra bits on our latest blog with a shot of a bat for breakfast, interestingly long after sunrise. Plus if my maths is right, we just worked that the 30s version is 'speeded up' x100,000!
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Here's a 2 minute highlights of 'eggs to fledge' from our fabulous Hobby nest camera this summer in Dorset
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Some recently found Common Buzzard tail feathers. A good comparison between adult (top) and juvenile (below) types.

A lucky escape!
This fabulous Marsh Harrier had a lucky escape from the briny last week. It all began last Sunday evening when a keen local naturalist called to say she'd fished a bird of prey out of the sea... Read more here: drsg.co.uk/f/lucky-rescue…

Lovely field sketches Raptor Aid CIO!

'It was a real privilege to see how monitoring work helps with vital habitat restoration across Dorset Forests - Forestry England benefiting so many incredible and often rare species.'

@_RaptorLab Raptor Aid CIO Dorset Wildlife Trust BTO
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Our Volunteer Wood Wardens take part in a wide range of activities. Yesterday a group were looking after newly planted trees & then observed vital bird of prey research. Find out how to get involved & learn more about forests & wildlife bit.ly/43FIC85
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Stunning images of Hobbies in flight by ace photographer David Gordon Davy!

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Amazing bit of footage of a Hobby feeding on the wing Raptor Aid CIO!

Superb job going working on eagles on Isle of Wight!
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How they've grown!
This week the young Hobbies have been testing out their wings as they've replaced nearly all their fluff with fabulous feathers.

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Meet our two live camera Hobby chicks, ringed this week under licence. Each chick was colour-ringed and we have a female BD and a male we think, BF. Check out the live camera for the latest happenings in the nest. youtube.com/watch?v=Y01cvs… #springwatch #dorset #hobby