Nice sunny, quiet conditions were very welcome and allowed for plenty of coverage today. Little Gulls continued to provide interest, with 1 off the Bill and 2 in Portland Harbour. A Little Grebe was also a good record from the Harbour - formerly a familiar sight both there and at Ferrybridge, this species has lately become very infrequent at both. The day's other new arrivals were a Grey Heron at the Bill, where a second Reed Bunting joined the long-term winterer. Another 14 Red-throated Divers passed by off the Bill, where 9 passing Common Scoter was a higher total than of late.
It's always good to see a nice, close Black-throated Diver like this long-stayer in Portland Harbour © Phil Cheeseman:
birds had dispersed back in the harbour today, just a couple of GND off portland castle and maybe 3 off hamm beach and a BNG too, all distantly. main novelty was the first dabchick i have seen for a while at osprey quay
— andylportland.bsky.social (@andylportland.bsky.social) January 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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