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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.