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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.
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2026 Calendar
The 2026 CHOG calendar showcasing the best of our local birds is available now.β¨Now reduced to Β£6 Including UK delivery
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Indoor Meeting
Wednesday February 11th 19:30-21:15β¨Species Introductions β Katiana Saleikoβ¨www.chog.org.uk/indoor-meeti...
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15.01.2026 07:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Young 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 π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Indoor Meeting
Wednesday January 14th 19:30-21:15β¨Stories from the South Atlantic β the Falkland Islands and South GeorgiaΒ Β Β βΒ Josh Peck
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2026 Calendar
The 2026 CHOG calendar showcasing the best of our local birds is available now.β¨Only Β£9.99 Including UK delivery.
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Indoor Meeting
Wednesday January 14th 19:30-21:15β¨Stories from the South Atlantic β the Falkland Islands and South GeorgiaΒ Β Β βΒ Josh Peck
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Outdoor Meeting
Saturday 10th January 14:30 until dusk or until you are too cold!β¨Marsh Harrier Roost Watch, Stanpit Marsh
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Outdoor Meeting
Sunday 4th January Β 09:00-12:00β¨Longham Lakes
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Barn owl chick born on Hengistbury Head.
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Recording, Promoting & Restoring
β¨Nature of the Christchurch Harbour Area
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 π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Winter 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 π 8 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Be The Future of Nature's Recovery in Dorset and Beyond. @btobirds.bsky.social
29.10.2025 13:40 β π 1 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Wryneck on the Long Field Hengistbury @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
01.10.2025 14:57 β π 7 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Osprey (Unringed Male)
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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Bar-tailed Godwit
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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Lesser Black-Backed Gull
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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Wigeon (1 of 8)
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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Ruff
Yesterday
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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Osprey (1H1) catching lunch today
Christchurch Harbour, Dorset
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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 π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Organised by BCP and the British Dragonfly Society β and partnered by CHOG, with our survey team around on the Open Day. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social
06.07.2025 07:38 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Two Balearic Shearwater west past Hengistbury @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
24.06.2025 06:51 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Connect with Nature Walk
Saturday July 28th
A CHOG events for families with youngsters.
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
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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 π 10 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Cettiβs warbler in abundance on Stanpit Marsh Dorset today @chogbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
12.04.2025 18:57 β π 11 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0Blue-headed Wagtail Cowards Marsh Dorset today @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @chogbirds.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
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