A diary date for Obs members: it's only a fortnight until this year's AGM that'll be held at the Obs at 4:30pm on Saturday 18th July - if the mental stimulation of the meeting isn't enough for you then we will have very good refreshments on offer afterwards! drive.google.com/file/d/1437W...
— Portland Bird Observatory (@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social) July 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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3rd July: More in the way of numbers at the Bill today, with 2 Common Sands & a Greenshank on/over on the land & 200 Manx, 46 Balearics, 36 Med Gulls, 23 Sandwich Terns, 13 Com Scoter & 2 Arctic Skuas thru on the sea. Also an LRP at Ferrybridge & a Com Scoter in Portland Hbr.
— Portland Bird Observatory (@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social) July 3, 2026 at 11:34 PM
A bit like last year, we're struggling to get amongst the Storm Petrels at the moment: another luring attempt at the Bill tip last night saw a few attracted - up to 3 at a time after midnight - but only a single trapped. It got better later in the summer last year so still hopeful for better rewards
— Portland Bird Observatory (@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social) July 3, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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