SY6868 : Portland Bird Observatory

near to Southwell, Dorset, Great Britain

Portland Bird Observatory
Portland Bird Observatory
The observatory, in the Old Lower Lighthouse (built 1869), has monitored migrating birds (and other wildlife, especially moths) arriving at, or passing, Portland Bill for over 50 years. It also offers hostel-type accommodation, see LinkExternal link
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2006
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Date Taken
Saturday, 13 May, 2006   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 25 May, 2006
Category
Leisure Facilities > Bird migration watchpoint   (more nearby)
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SY 681 689 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:31.1406N 2:27.0793W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SY 683 689
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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