Mark
@eastonbirder.bsky.social
Life long birder, now also into cetaceans, butterflies, dragonflies and Retired; Lived in Hampshire for about 30 years; Moved to Portland (early 20)
Daily walk around footpaths N of Fancy's Close and Inmosthay quarry mid-morning:
again lots of Chiffchaffs - c50
Willow Warbler
Spotted Flycatcher
Blackcap m & f
Stonechat - 3
Few butterflies including Painted Lady, Small Copper, Red Admiral
#leptember
again lots of Chiffchaffs - c50
Willow Warbler
Spotted Flycatcher
Blackcap m & f
Stonechat - 3
Few butterflies including Painted Lady, Small Copper, Red Admiral
#leptember
September 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Daily walk around footpaths N of Fancy's Close and Inmosthay quarry mid-morning:
again lots of Chiffchaffs - c50
Willow Warbler
Spotted Flycatcher
Blackcap m & f
Stonechat - 3
Few butterflies including Painted Lady, Small Copper, Red Admiral
#leptember
again lots of Chiffchaffs - c50
Willow Warbler
Spotted Flycatcher
Blackcap m & f
Stonechat - 3
Few butterflies including Painted Lady, Small Copper, Red Admiral
#leptember
Walk around Inmosthay quarry: Largely cloudy and breezy 1-3 beaufort. Eventually the sun did come out
The RVDarter did show itself in the same spot as before
Also flushed a Grasshopper Warbler from path towards Fancy's Close,
2 Wheatear north end.
The RVDarter did show itself in the same spot as before
Also flushed a Grasshopper Warbler from path towards Fancy's Close,
2 Wheatear north end.
August 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Walk around Inmosthay quarry: Largely cloudy and breezy 1-3 beaufort. Eventually the sun did come out
The RVDarter did show itself in the same spot as before
Also flushed a Grasshopper Warbler from path towards Fancy's Close,
2 Wheatear north end.
The RVDarter did show itself in the same spot as before
Also flushed a Grasshopper Warbler from path towards Fancy's Close,
2 Wheatear north end.
Thanks Tom. Refound it (or another) in the same spot
and yes, immature male RV Darter
and yes, immature male RV Darter
August 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Thanks Tom. Refound it (or another) in the same spot
and yes, immature male RV Darter
and yes, immature male RV Darter
Anyone know which Darter this is? Found last week on the west side of Inmosthay quarry
August 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Anyone know which Darter this is? Found last week on the west side of Inmosthay quarry
Found this orange swift in the house
August 16, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Found this orange swift in the house
Another excellent trip with Birds of Poole Harbour:
2 WTEs
c4 Ospreys
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
Pictures of the Osprey that flew over the boat and part of the flock of Curlews that also flew over.
2 WTEs
c4 Ospreys
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
Pictures of the Osprey that flew over the boat and part of the flock of Curlews that also flew over.
August 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Another excellent trip with Birds of Poole Harbour:
2 WTEs
c4 Ospreys
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
Pictures of the Osprey that flew over the boat and part of the flock of Curlews that also flew over.
2 WTEs
c4 Ospreys
@harbourbirds.bsky.social
Pictures of the Osprey that flew over the boat and part of the flock of Curlews that also flew over.
This Hummingbird Hawkmoth 1 of 3 seen this morning around Inmosthay quarry along with several Holly Blues
August 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
This Hummingbird Hawkmoth 1 of 3 seen this morning around Inmosthay quarry along with several Holly Blues
Nice to see a Small Tortoiseshell, only my 2nd this year
and the underside of an Adonis Blue
Both tout q
and the underside of an Adonis Blue
Both tout q
August 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Nice to see a Small Tortoiseshell, only my 2nd this year
and the underside of an Adonis Blue
Both tout q
and the underside of an Adonis Blue
Both tout q
Probable 2nd brood Small Heath Tout q this morning
August 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Probable 2nd brood Small Heath Tout q this morning
Doing the Big Butterfly count in the garden this morning and this Hummingbird Hawkmoth stopped by:
July 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Doing the Big Butterfly count in the garden this morning and this Hummingbird Hawkmoth stopped by:
Would anyone like to offer an opinion on this photo os a Skipper please. ?Small or Essex?
Taken this morning (24/7/25) along track Tout Q to Easton Lane
Taken this morning (24/7/25) along track Tout Q to Easton Lane
July 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Would anyone like to offer an opinion on this photo os a Skipper please. ?Small or Essex?
Taken this morning (24/7/25) along track Tout Q to Easton Lane
Taken this morning (24/7/25) along track Tout Q to Easton Lane
Another butterfly survey of SY6872 mid-morning onwards. Rather cloudy with a fresh breeze kept numbers down.
New Adonis Blue, more Small Coppers, Jersey Tiger flying around part of Tout Q.
New Adonis Blue, more Small Coppers, Jersey Tiger flying around part of Tout Q.
July 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Another butterfly survey of SY6872 mid-morning onwards. Rather cloudy with a fresh breeze kept numbers down.
New Adonis Blue, more Small Coppers, Jersey Tiger flying around part of Tout Q.
New Adonis Blue, more Small Coppers, Jersey Tiger flying around part of Tout Q.
CHBlue & Small Copper Tout Q this afternoon
July 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
CHBlue & Small Copper Tout Q this afternoon
Andy @andylportland.bsky.social not sure how early this is but had a grayling in Tout Quarry this morning.
Poor photo taken from my iPhone
Poor photo taken from my iPhone
June 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Andy @andylportland.bsky.social not sure how early this is but had a grayling in Tout Quarry this morning.
Poor photo taken from my iPhone
Poor photo taken from my iPhone
@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social Hi Martin, this moth landed on my decking this morning. Is it a Red-headed Chestnut?
July 17, 2024 at 1:41 PM
@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social Hi Martin, this moth landed on my decking this morning. Is it a Red-headed Chestnut?
Siskins on the garden feeder today
March 22, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Siskins on the garden feeder today