17th May: light scatter of Spotted Flycatchers made up the bulk of passerine arrivals; sea quiet until the evening when 300 Manx, 80 Kittiwakes and a Pomarine Skua passed the Bill; 25 Sanderlings at Ferrybridge.
— Portland Bird Observatory (@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social) May 17, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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Some riots of colour at Portland this weekend (staying at the bird obs as always) with Black Mustard (Brassica nigra) in Crown Estate Field and Thrift (Armeria maritima) on the slopes today. Bit late for #wildflowerhour camera issues!
— John Martin (@pilning.bsky.social) May 17, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Some Portland specialities too (well I see more of them here than I do anywhere) - Pale Flax (Linum bienne) and Yellow Vetchling (Lathyrus aphaca) - both of which seem to be having a good year at the Bill. #wildflowerhour
— John Martin (@pilning.bsky.social) May 17, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Decent amounts of sunshine at Portland despite the often chilly breeze so some nice butterflies seen including Adonis Blue, Wall, Dingy Skipper. Painted Lady, Small Heath and others. #mybutterflyyear #ukbutterflies #ukwildlife
— John Martin (@pilning.bsky.social) May 17, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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