15th June: A quieter day in changeable conditions. No new passerine arrivals but another 7 departing Sand Martins and a single Grey Heron at the Bill. Shearwaters down to just 300 Manx and 15 Balearics off the Bill during the morning.
— Portland Bird Observatory (@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 10:28 PM
most bee orchids and the majority of ivy broomrape burnt off during the hot 2 weeks i was either ill or back in kent. pleased to find a few bee still on the go at new grounds having blanked on the verge just S of penn castle yesterday
— andylportland.bsky.social (@andylportland.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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blue monday again in tout, only 2x SSB found in admittedly sub par conditions (they are always late on portland).
— andylportland.bsky.social (@andylportland.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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small skipper and silver studded blue nfy for me, nice variety of butterflies around. faded adonis still showing off their perfect colour.
— andylportland.bsky.social (@andylportland.bsky.social) June 15, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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