Osprey · Dorset

Where to see osprey in Dorset

1 site in Dorset where osprey (Pandion haliaetus) is recorded, most likely in autumn.

Osprey records in Dorset, by month1,790 records. Most are logged in Aug, and summer is the strongest season overall.
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MonthSeasonRecords
Janwinter0
Febwinter0
Marspring54
Aprspring227
Mayspring110
Junsummer102
Julsummer125
Augsummer703
Sepautumn387
Octautumn75
Novautumn7
Decwinter0

Lowest month: Jan. Counts are records, not birds — how we source this.

Arne

Wareham, Dorset · RSPB

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Best seasons: autumn

Common questions

When is the best time to see osprey in Dorset?

August has the most records. Across 1,790 occurrence records in Dorset, sightings are logged most often in August, though the bird may be present outside that period without being recorded as frequently.

Where can I see osprey in Dorset?

One site in Dorset: Arne.

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