Hatch Pond is a small local nature reserve situated by the Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole. Over the years it has hosted a number of excellent species, including Lesser Scaup, Purple Heron, Iceland Gull, Marsh Warbler and even an Otter. It is perhaps best known as a reliable site to watch Bitterns in winter and early spring, with up to four being present in recent years.
Unfortunately there wasn’t much to see today, 3 female plumaged Teal, two pairs of Great-crested Grebes being the highlight.
Hatch Pond
The Elborn Cut, made to help the watching of Bitterns in winter. This viewpoint is under the pines on Stinstead Road.
Lytchett Bay - conservation management in the 'stubble field'
Canada Geese landing in the 'far fields'
Gatekeeper
This Common Seal can be seen hauled out at low tide.
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