We can't make head nor tail of all of today's reports from around the island but our totals included 290 Sandwich Terns, 110 Bar-tailed Godwits, 38 Whimbrel, 3 RtDivers, 2 Arctic Skuas and a GNDiver from the sea and 6 Redstarts, 3 Whinchats and singles of Hobby, Yellow Wagtail and LWT from the land.
— Portland Bird Observatory (@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social) April 21, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Ferrybridge 21/4 Eve. A group of 18 Bar-tailed Godwit & 7 Whimbrel dropped in. Washed & fed. 5 the Whimbrel moved on quite quickly calling, the Barwits left later. One existing ringed barwit unmoved by the fuss. Magic. 45 Dunlin most spl, 8 Ringed Plover, 3 Turnstone @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social
— Steve M (@steveweynature.bsky.social) April 21, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Bitterly cold NE wind on the Chesil this morning but a good watch nonetheless. Little Ringed Plover, Merlin, 64 Whimbrel, 23 Barwit, Arctic Skua, Mute Swan on the sea, Swift + Hirundines arriving, lots of WW and some Wheatear in off. Too cold to continue past 9:15, more clothes needed tomorrow!
— Joe Stockwell (@joestockwell.bsky.social) April 21, 2026 at 10:25 AM
— andylportland.bsky.social (@andylportland.bsky.social) April 21, 2026 at 5:48 PM
about 15-20 spikes of green winged orchid suddenly appeared in the new normal spot at verne common. looking at next weeks weather, whilst it may be good for birding it may also burn these off quick.
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