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
The late afternoon Desert Wheatear in the Wyke Regis bridging camp compound, photographed through a substantial metal grate fence
November 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The late afternoon Desert Wheatear in the Wyke Regis bridging camp compound, photographed through a substantial metal grate fence
Hummingbird Hawkmoth on the garden Rosemary this afternoon
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Hummingbird Hawkmoth on the garden Rosemary this afternoon
Vestal from last night’s moth trap
November 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Vestal from last night’s moth trap
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
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
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
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.
We’re at the Portalet pass between Spain and France. Yesterday we came across a Lammergeyer breeding site on the side of the mountain opposite. Today we took a hiking trail for 2 km up the mountain for a closer look. Hopefully some photos later
September 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We’re at the Portalet pass between Spain and France. Yesterday we came across a Lammergeyer breeding site on the side of the mountain opposite. Today we took a hiking trail for 2 km up the mountain for a closer look. Hopefully some photos later
These from the past few days
September 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
These from the past few days
Two of today's Curlew Sandpipers at Ferrybridge today
September 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Two of today's Curlew Sandpipers at Ferrybridge today
Fulmar on the shingle near the road at Ferrybridge, seems in a bad way, can’t fly
August 29, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Fulmar on the shingle near the road at Ferrybridge, seems in a bad way, can’t fly
A few immigrant moths in last night’s traps including 3 Olive Tree Pearl, a Delicate and a Bordered Straw @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #mothsmatter
August 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A few immigrant moths in last night’s traps including 3 Olive Tree Pearl, a Delicate and a Bordered Straw @migrantmothuk.bsky.social #mothsmatter
@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social Hi Martin, any idea what this pitiful specimen is?
August 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social Hi Martin, any idea what this pitiful specimen is?
As the tide was coming in at Ferrybridge this morning Sand Martins were feeding around us at the visitor centre
August 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
As the tide was coming in at Ferrybridge this morning Sand Martins were feeding around us at the visitor centre
Today's Grey Plover at Ferrybridge
August 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today's Grey Plover at Ferrybridge
The Ferrybridge Curlew Sandpiper, the Knot in the previous post was a photo from last week, apologies
August 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Ferrybridge Curlew Sandpiper, the Knot in the previous post was a photo from last week, apologies