Debra Saunders
@debbyseamist.bsky.social
Birding, photography, moths, from Southwell, Portland. Local birding (mostly Ferrybridge and the Bill) Now planning an Autumn migration trip to the Pyrenees
Ferrybridge this morning 2 Pale-bellied Brent, Bar-tailed Godwit, 3 Knot, Black Redstart briefly by visitor centre
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Ferrybridge this morning 2 Pale-bellied Brent, Bar-tailed Godwit, 3 Knot, Black Redstart briefly by visitor centre
Hummingbird Hawkmoth on the garden Rosemary this afternoon
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Hummingbird Hawkmoth on the garden Rosemary this afternoon
Ferrybridge this morning 80 Dunlin, Sanderling, 3 Bar-tailed Godwit, Grey Plover, 19 Turnstone, 66 Ringed Plovers, 2 Pale-bellied Brent with 610 Brent Geese, 65 Cormorants on the tide pools
November 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Ferrybridge this morning 80 Dunlin, Sanderling, 3 Bar-tailed Godwit, Grey Plover, 19 Turnstone, 66 Ringed Plovers, 2 Pale-bellied Brent with 610 Brent Geese, 65 Cormorants on the tide pools
Vestal from last night’s moth trap
November 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Vestal from last night’s moth trap
3 Golden Plovers and 3 Bar-tailed Godwit at Ferrybridge this morning
November 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
3 Golden Plovers and 3 Bar-tailed Godwit at Ferrybridge this morning
Ferrybridge this morning 55 Dunlin, 3 Grey Plover, 31 Greenfinches
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Ferrybridge this morning 55 Dunlin, 3 Grey Plover, 31 Greenfinches
Olive Tree Pearl, Palpita vitrealis from last night’s moth trap
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Olive Tree Pearl, Palpita vitrealis from last night’s moth trap
Today's Purple Sandpipers at Portland Bill today
November 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Today's Purple Sandpipers at Portland Bill today
4 Purple Sandpipers Portland Bill near the Obelisk
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
4 Purple Sandpipers Portland Bill near the Obelisk
A few of the Top Fields Hen Harrier, the 1st 2 this morning, the 2nd 2 were more distant this afternoon
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A few of the Top Fields Hen Harrier, the 1st 2 this morning, the 2nd 2 were more distant this afternoon
The east cliffs Snow Bunting
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The east cliffs Snow Bunting
From Yesterday: The Top Fields Pallid Swift making its final appearance late in the afternoon
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
From Yesterday: The Top Fields Pallid Swift making its final appearance late in the afternoon
From yesterday, the in-the-hand Black-faced Bunting at Portland Bird Observatory
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
From yesterday, the in-the-hand Black-faced Bunting at Portland Bird Observatory
Snow Bunting 200 m south of Southwell Pumping Station East Cliffs
November 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Snow Bunting 200 m south of Southwell Pumping Station East Cliffs
Ferrybridge this morning 2 Pale-bellied Brent with 740 Brent Geese, Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Grey Plover, 4 Curlew, 90 Dunlin 40 Ringed Plover
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Ferrybridge this morning 2 Pale-bellied Brent with 740 Brent Geese, Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Grey Plover, 4 Curlew, 90 Dunlin 40 Ringed Plover
Ferrybridge this morning 2 Pale-bellied Brent with 692 Brent Geese, 2 Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Grey Plover, 2 Grey Heron, 3 Curlew
November 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Ferrybridge this morning 2 Pale-bellied Brent with 692 Brent Geese, 2 Bar-tailed Godwit, 2 Grey Plover, 2 Grey Heron, 3 Curlew
Almost forgot about these photos from the last few days in the Pyrenees, taken at Astun near the Somport pass
October 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Almost forgot about these photos from the last few days in the Pyrenees, taken at Astun near the Somport pass
From today's sea watch at the Bill, birds distant but at least there were birds
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
From today's sea watch at the Bill, birds distant but at least there were birds
Today's Purple Sandpiper at Portland Bill, the 1st we've seen here this autumn
October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today's Purple Sandpiper at Portland Bill, the 1st we've seen here this autumn
Purple Sandpiper Portland Bill under the Obelisk @rarebirder.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Purple Sandpiper Portland Bill under the Obelisk @rarebirder.bsky.social
Ferrybridge this morning 3 Pale-bellied Brent with around 500 Brent Geese, 2 Bar-tailed Godwit, 40 Redwings and 8 Crossbills over south, also large movement of pipits, finches and Alba Wagtails
October 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Ferrybridge this morning 3 Pale-bellied Brent with around 500 Brent Geese, 2 Bar-tailed Godwit, 40 Redwings and 8 Crossbills over south, also large movement of pipits, finches and Alba Wagtails
Female Blackcap and Chiffchaff in the apple tree this evening. Migrant birds in the garden today: 7 Chiffchaffs, 6 Blackcaps and 3 Goldcrests, also several Robins
October 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Female Blackcap and Chiffchaff in the apple tree this evening. Migrant birds in the garden today: 7 Chiffchaffs, 6 Blackcaps and 3 Goldcrests, also several Robins
After 30 days away I was surprised by the number of moths in the garden, 141 of 22 species, unusual for this time of year. The best were 2 White-speck, a Scarce Bordered Straw, Radford’s Flame Shoulder and Dark Sword-grass. Some migrant birds about as well inc. Goldcrests, Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps
October 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
After 30 days away I was surprised by the number of moths in the garden, 141 of 22 species, unusual for this time of year. The best were 2 White-speck, a Scarce Bordered Straw, Radford’s Flame Shoulder and Dark Sword-grass. Some migrant birds about as well inc. Goldcrests, Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps
Lammergeyer at the Portalet pass.
September 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Lammergeyer at the Portalet pass.