Some good pictures here.
This brings back distant memories of trips to Brownsea Island with cubs and scouts. I particularly remember very large ants and peacocks. I did go to another Poole Harbour island more recently. I was on Furzey Island for work and was surprised to see golden pheasants, which I believe are also to be found on Brownsea. I also heard about deer swimming out from the mainland and between the islands, but didn’t see this for myself.
It is always good to see red squirrels. Northern Scotland is still a stronghold for them and we see them sometimes in our garden. I have always had a soft spot for oystercatchers. Their voice boxes seem to be connected to their wings, as they don’t appear to be able to fly with making a joyful noise.