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Formed in 1956, as the Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group, CHOG is dedicated to the restoration of nature and all wildlife, in and around the Christchurch Harbour area.

48 Followers  |  19 Following  |  22 Posts  |  Joined: 27.01.2025  |  1.5628

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Join CHOG Paypal | CHOG

Membership subscriptions for 2026 are now due. Membership benefits include supporting local wildlife conservation. To join:
www.chog.org.uk/join-chog-pa...

15.02.2026 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Calendar
The 2026 CHOG calendar showcasing the best of our local birds is available now.
Now reduced to Β£6 Including UK delivery
www.chog.org.uk/chog-shop/

01.02.2026 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Indoor Meetings | CHOG

Indoor Meeting
Wednesday February 11th 19:30-21:15
Species Introductions – Katiana Saleiko
www.chog.org.uk/indoor-meeti...

01.02.2026 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Membership subscriptions for 2025 are now due. Membership benefits include supporting local wildlife conservation. To join: www.chog.org.uk/join-chog-pa...

15.01.2026 07:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Young CHOG has some great events coming up! From beach walks and marsh night walks to spring discovery days and listening for nightjars at dusk. Free, family-friendly and outdoors β€” reserve your place now! www.chog.org.uk/young-chog-e...

13.01.2026 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Indoor Meetings | CHOG

Indoor Meeting
Wednesday January 14th 19:30-21:15
Stories from the South Atlantic – the Falkland Islands and South Georgia   – Josh Peck
www.chog.org.uk/indoor-meeti...

12.01.2026 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2026 Calendar
The 2026 CHOG calendar showcasing the best of our local birds is available now.
Only Β£9.99 Including UK delivery.
www.chog.org.uk/chog-shop/

31.12.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Indoor Meetings | CHOG

Indoor Meeting
Wednesday January 14th 19:30-21:15
Stories from the South Atlantic – the Falkland Islands and South Georgia   – Josh Peck
www.chog.org.uk/indoor-meeti...

31.12.2025 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Outdoor Meetings | CHOG

Outdoor Meeting
Saturday 10th January 14:30 until dusk or until you are too cold!
Marsh Harrier Roost Watch, Stanpit Marsh
www.chog.org.uk/outdoor-meet...

31.12.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Outdoor Meetings | CHOG

Outdoor Meeting
Sunday 4th January Β 09:00-12:00
Longham Lakes
www.chog.org.uk/outdoor-meet...

31.12.2025 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Owl you need is love: barn owl chick born on Hengistbury Head The stunning owls proved it's never too wet to woo a partner!

Barn owl chick born on Hengistbury Head.

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31.12.2025 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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Recording, Promoting & Restoring

Nature of the Christchurch Harbour Area

22.12.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Membership subscriptions for 2025 are now due. Membership benefits include supporting local wildlife conservation. To join: www.chog.org.uk/join-chog-pa...

15.12.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Winter always brings Marsh Harriers to Stanpit Marsh providing some great viewing as they hunt the reed beds. @chogbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social

14.11.2025 06:16 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Be The Future of Nature's Recovery in Dorset and Beyond. @btobirds.bsky.social

29.10.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wryneck on the Long Field Hengistbury @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

01.10.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Osprey (Unringed Male)
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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08.09.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bar-tailed Godwit
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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08.09.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lesser Black-Backed Gull
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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08.09.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wigeon (1 of 8)
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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08.09.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ruff
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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08.09.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Osprey (1H1) catching lunch today
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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@harbourbirds.bsky.social

07.09.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Purple Heron at Stanpit this morning it was on Priory Marsh then last seen flying over Wick area. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

30.08.2025 06:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Organised by BCP and the British Dragonfly Society – and partnered by CHOG, with our survey team around on the Open Day. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

06.07.2025 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Two Balearic Shearwater west past Hengistbury @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

24.06.2025 06:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Connect with Nature Walk

Saturday July 28th
A CHOG events for families with youngsters.

09.06.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not a bird for my first Bsky post but was surprised to see this Otter out fishing this morning at Hengistbury Head! My first time seeing one well in the UK! It certainly brightened up a quiet morning. 4 Little Tern were the best of the rest.
#Otter #Dorset #UKWildlife
@chogbirds.bsky.social

31.05.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ruff at sunrise on Stanpit Marsh this morning , the sunrise creating a sublime backdrop @chogbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social

13.04.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cetti’s warbler in abundance on Stanpit Marsh Dorset today @chogbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

12.04.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blue-headed Wagtail Cowards Marsh Dorset today @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @chogbirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

22.03.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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