How to watch Ospreys at Poole Harbour

Ham Common Lookout, Ham Common Nature Reserve, Poole

This fully accessible, purpose-built Osprey observation platform overlooks the Wareham Channel in Poole Harbour and is a hotspot for observing Osprey and White-tailed Eagle. Built in partnership with BCP Council, Haven Rockley Park and Birds of Poole Harbour, it is also the venue for free pop-up Osprey watches throughout the season, when experts are on hand with telescopes and information about the birds likely to be seen.

Free. Parking on site (charges apply): bcpprojects.net/ ham-common-lookout

Information about pop-up Osprey watches available at: www. birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/

Poole Harbour Osprey Cruises

These cruises scour the otherwise inaccessible areas of Poole Harbour in search of birds. Experts on board guide and help with useful information.

Booking required. Embark boat at The Quay, Poole. Parking nearby. Multiple dates throughout the season. Disabled access where possible. www. birdsofpooleharbourbookings.co.uk/

Carey Osprey Tours

Two-hour, in-depth guided tours to the Osprey nest viewing platform led by experts from the Birds of Poole Harbour team. Also, access to Careys Secret Garden and café, a walled garden in the Piddle Valley. bookings.careyssecretgarden.co.uk/

Carey Osprey Nest Cameras Running during Osprey season since 2020, these live-streaming webcams give you a view of life in the nest. www.youtube.com/ user/birdsofpooleharbour