Small video of the dotterel at ferrybridge this morning after no show on Portland. Thanks to Guy for lift down from bird obs. #UKBirding. #Dorsetbirds. #Portlandbirdobs.
March 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Small video of the dotterel at ferrybridge this morning after no show on Portland. Thanks to Guy for lift down from bird obs. #UKBirding. #Dorsetbirds. #Portlandbirdobs.
Portland Coast Path - East Cliffs nr. CulverWell
Most notable were:-
Wheatear - 6
Willow Warbler - 4
#Dorsetbirdclub
#Portlandbirdobs
Most notable were:-
Wheatear - 6
Willow Warbler - 4
#Dorsetbirdclub
#Portlandbirdobs
March 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Portland Coast Path - East Cliffs nr. CulverWell
Most notable were:-
Wheatear - 6
Willow Warbler - 4
#Dorsetbirdclub
#Portlandbirdobs
Most notable were:-
Wheatear - 6
Willow Warbler - 4
#Dorsetbirdclub
#Portlandbirdobs
Our perseverance finally paid off after 6 hours Dean & I finally saw the Radde’s Warbler in Portland, Dorset. A life ✅ for us both, another gorgeous Warbler #DorsetBirdClub #PortlandBirdObs
#birdsuk
#birds2024
#birdsuk
#birds2024
October 13, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Our perseverance finally paid off after 6 hours Dean & I finally saw the Radde’s Warbler in Portland, Dorset. A life ✅ for us both, another gorgeous Warbler #DorsetBirdClub #PortlandBirdObs
#birdsuk
#birds2024
#birdsuk
#birds2024
IN FOCUS SOUTH WEST Optics day this Sunday 21st July
@PortlandBirdObs @DorsetBirdClub
01225 891352 for further info call Keith.
@opticronuk @SwarovskiOptik @ZEISSBirding
@VortexOpticsUK @hawkeoptics @DorsetWildlife
@PortlandBirdObs @DorsetBirdClub
01225 891352 for further info call Keith.
@opticronuk @SwarovskiOptik @ZEISSBirding
@VortexOpticsUK @hawkeoptics @DorsetWildlife
July 20, 2024 at 9:06 PM
IN FOCUS SOUTH WEST Optics day this Sunday 21st July
@PortlandBirdObs @DorsetBirdClub
01225 891352 for further info call Keith.
@opticronuk @SwarovskiOptik @ZEISSBirding
@VortexOpticsUK @hawkeoptics @DorsetWildlife
@PortlandBirdObs @DorsetBirdClub
01225 891352 for further info call Keith.
@opticronuk @SwarovskiOptik @ZEISSBirding
@VortexOpticsUK @hawkeoptics @DorsetWildlife
Early start on the bike to
Portland Bill for a seawatch started well - Puffin west at 0712, 2 Arctic Skua east at 0714 and first Balearic Shearwater west at 0715 @PortlandBirdObs @DorsetBirdClub
Portland Bill for a seawatch started well - Puffin west at 0712, 2 Arctic Skua east at 0714 and first Balearic Shearwater west at 0715 @PortlandBirdObs @DorsetBirdClub
June 23, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Early start on the bike to
Portland Bill for a seawatch started well - Puffin west at 0712, 2 Arctic Skua east at 0714 and first Balearic Shearwater west at 0715 @PortlandBirdObs @DorsetBirdClub
Portland Bill for a seawatch started well - Puffin west at 0712, 2 Arctic Skua east at 0714 and first Balearic Shearwater west at 0715 @PortlandBirdObs @DorsetBirdClub
I was surprised that it’s been 28 years since I last saw Eastern Subalpine Warbler. On @PortlandBirdObs in the autumn. Seen 4 or 5 of Eastern & Western, but just the one Moltoni’s.
November 19, 2024 at 7:12 AM
I was surprised that it’s been 28 years since I last saw Eastern Subalpine Warbler. On @PortlandBirdObs in the autumn. Seen 4 or 5 of Eastern & Western, but just the one Moltoni’s.
Top teacosy for a chilly day. 😊 @PortlandBirdObs
November 17, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Top teacosy for a chilly day. 😊 @PortlandBirdObs
Persistent strongish S to SSW winds all day with variable cloud conditions resulted in only 21 birds ringed all day at [email protected]. 10 Chichaff, 6 Willow Warbler (pic) and 4 Blackcap migrants. Stronger winds this pm not looking better. #birdringing #birds
April 6, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Persistent strongish S to SSW winds all day with variable cloud conditions resulted in only 21 birds ringed all day at [email protected]. 10 Chichaff, 6 Willow Warbler (pic) and 4 Blackcap migrants. Stronger winds this pm not looking better. #birdringing #birds
All day travelling between @PortlandBirdObs and @WWTWelney for the second part of our family birding holiday, and this mega-hornet was waiting for us in the bathroom. 😊
November 17, 2024 at 2:07 AM
All day travelling between @PortlandBirdObs and @WWTWelney for the second part of our family birding holiday, and this mega-hornet was waiting for us in the bathroom. 😊
Back in the lap of [email protected] for spring visits. 88 birds of 6 species,Ad male Redstart with 36 Blackcap,27WW,36CC and 5f Sparrowhawk. Very nice to ring a Willow Warbler 62 years after my first here! Different bird!!
April 5, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Back in the lap of [email protected] for spring visits. 88 birds of 6 species,Ad male Redstart with 36 Blackcap,27WW,36CC and 5f Sparrowhawk. Very nice to ring a Willow Warbler 62 years after my first here! Different bird!!
Excellent few days away with some of my research group in Dorset. Misty walk in the Purbecks followed by a couple of nights at the incomparable @portlandbirdobs with a nice selection of late winter/early spring birds - Purple Sandpiper photo by @david_idiaquez
November 22, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Excellent few days away with some of my research group in Dorset. Misty walk in the Purbecks followed by a couple of nights at the incomparable @portlandbirdobs with a nice selection of late winter/early spring birds - Purple Sandpiper photo by @david_idiaquez
Ta-ta to my favourite birdy lighthouse @PortlandBirdObs, it's been fun. Until next time. 👋
November 17, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Ta-ta to my favourite birdy lighthouse @PortlandBirdObs, it's been fun. Until next time. 👋
Volucella zonaria, the hornet mimic hoverfly, @PortlandBirdObs. This is a female, identifiable by the yellow band between the eyes, which is not present in males. The thoracic dorsum (the upper surface of the main section of the thorax) is usu. brown on females & black on males.
November 17, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Volucella zonaria, the hornet mimic hoverfly, @PortlandBirdObs. This is a female, identifiable by the yellow band between the eyes, which is not present in males. The thoracic dorsum (the upper surface of the main section of the thorax) is usu. brown on females & black on males.
I'm certain this grey seal spends its time at Portland Bill watching tourists on the cliffs. I wouldn't be surprised if it had a life list too. After today, it's no doubt ticked off 'small middle-aged women in a big hat and natty grey @PortlandBirdObs hoodie'.
November 17, 2024 at 9:48 AM
I'm certain this grey seal spends its time at Portland Bill watching tourists on the cliffs. I wouldn't be surprised if it had a life list too. After today, it's no doubt ticked off 'small middle-aged women in a big hat and natty grey @PortlandBirdObs hoodie'.
The Giant Tachinid Fly (Tachina grossa) likes the mint flowers here @PortlandBirdObs. Adults feed on pollen & nectar, but the larvae hatch out of eggs laid in moth caterpillars, such as the Oak Egger, & consume their hosts from within. Enjoy your breakfast!
November 17, 2024 at 10:15 AM
The Giant Tachinid Fly (Tachina grossa) likes the mint flowers here @PortlandBirdObs. Adults feed on pollen & nectar, but the larvae hatch out of eggs laid in moth caterpillars, such as the Oak Egger, & consume their hosts from within. Enjoy your breakfast!
Another day, another Convolvulus @PortlandBirdObs
November 17, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Another day, another Convolvulus @PortlandBirdObs
First time I've seen a Melodious Warbler - one of two ringed @PortlandBirdObs in the last couple of days.
November 17, 2024 at 10:15 AM
First time I've seen a Melodious Warbler - one of two ringed @PortlandBirdObs in the last couple of days.
A real oddity - a Kingfisher through @PortlandBirdObs garden calling just now!
November 23, 2024 at 1:39 AM
A real oddity - a Kingfisher through @PortlandBirdObs garden calling just now!
Bee-eater present on and off around @PortlandBirdObs most of the morning - some nice settled views & lots of flight action with hirundines
November 23, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Bee-eater present on and off around @PortlandBirdObs most of the morning - some nice settled views & lots of flight action with hirundines
Radford’s Flame Shoulder @PortlandBirdObs - nice to get eye in for this species
November 23, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Radford’s Flame Shoulder @PortlandBirdObs - nice to get eye in for this species
Bee-eater over slopes/coastguards with House Martins @PortlandBirdObs at 1009
November 23, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Bee-eater over slopes/coastguards with House Martins @PortlandBirdObs at 1009
Smart male Stonechat @PortlandBirdObs
November 23, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Smart male Stonechat @PortlandBirdObs
Early morning Bee-eater a great start at @PortlandBirdObs
November 23, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Early morning Bee-eater a great start at @PortlandBirdObs