7th August: Another hot, sunny day with the birding much as would be expected in these conditions. The Serin continued with regular fly-overs at the Obs, with the Bill migrant tally incl 75 WW, 20 Sedge W & the first Spot Fly of the autumn. Sea quiet and shearwater-less.
— Portland Bird Observatory (@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social) August 7, 2026 at 11:04 PM
By chance found photo of Bll Oddie's last Autmnwatch,10th Oct.2008.Where else would he be but at Portland where many 'Goodies' filmed in the quarries & where he found during his visits a Yellow billed Cuckoo in 1979. Enjoyed stories after 1961 at the obs,pulled rank! 4 months older than me.Big Loss.
— Peter J Morgan (@pbo61.bsky.social) August 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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