Port and Wey
@portandwey.bsky.social
I enjoy walking, photography and wildlife.
Website: http://portandwey.blogspot.co.uk
Website: http://portandwey.blogspot.co.uk
Well they always say, expect the unexpected. And nearly standing on a Woodcock along Wakeham Railway cuttings @ 12:05 was just that.
Within seconds of it realising I was next to it, it flew up and headed east over Glen Caravan Park.
It was definitely worth the soaking!!
Within seconds of it realising I was next to it, it flew up and headed east over Glen Caravan Park.
It was definitely worth the soaking!!
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Well they always say, expect the unexpected. And nearly standing on a Woodcock along Wakeham Railway cuttings @ 12:05 was just that.
Within seconds of it realising I was next to it, it flew up and headed east over Glen Caravan Park.
It was definitely worth the soaking!!
Within seconds of it realising I was next to it, it flew up and headed east over Glen Caravan Park.
It was definitely worth the soaking!!
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News from local residents of 2 Yellow-browed Warblers this morning in a private garden at Wakeham
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
News from local residents of 2 Yellow-browed Warblers this morning in a private garden at Wakeham
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Pallas's Warbler just trapped in the Crown Estate Field
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Pallas's Warbler just trapped in the Crown Estate Field
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still happily munching through seed
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
still happily munching through seed
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Crimson Speckled currently settled in the Crown Estate Field
November 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Crimson Speckled currently settled in the Crown Estate Field
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The east cliffs Snow Bunting
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The east cliffs Snow Bunting
Late afternoon/early evening along Wakeham Railway Cuttings my first Yellow-browed Warbler for this Autumn.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Late afternoon/early evening along Wakeham Railway Cuttings my first Yellow-browed Warbler for this Autumn.
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Snow Bunting in the East Cliff Quarries near Southwell per Mark Eggleton - best to walk down from the pumping station, turn right at the cliffs and it's 100m or so from there along the cliff top
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Snow Bunting in the East Cliff Quarries near Southwell per Mark Eggleton - best to walk down from the pumping station, turn right at the cliffs and it's 100m or so from there along the cliff top
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From the Isle of Mull, brilliant wildlife seen, but can someone identify the caterpillar for me please
October 23, 2025 at 6:20 AM
From the Isle of Mull, brilliant wildlife seen, but can someone identify the caterpillar for me please
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Wakeham/Mermaid area bursting with birds in sheltered spots. Could only dig out 2 Firecrest but stacks of Chiffchaffs!
October 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Wakeham/Mermaid area bursting with birds in sheltered spots. Could only dig out 2 Firecrest but stacks of Chiffchaffs!
Avalanche Road hump this morning and the Red-breasted Flycatcher gave birders there, really good views.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Avalanche Road hump this morning and the Red-breasted Flycatcher gave birders there, really good views.
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Around Wakeham today.
Highlights: 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Fieldfare, 5 Redwing, 2 Blackcap, 25+ Chiffchaff and 4 Goldcrest.
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Highlights: 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Fieldfare, 5 Redwing, 2 Blackcap, 25+ Chiffchaff and 4 Goldcrest.
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14 Oct 25
Old Quarry Lane, Wakeham Wildlife Site, Wakeham Railway Cuttings, Wakeham Railway Cuttings (east), The Cuttings, Bumpers Lane, Silklake Quar...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Around Wakeham today.
Highlights: 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Fieldfare, 5 Redwing, 2 Blackcap, 25+ Chiffchaff and 4 Goldcrest.
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Highlights: 2 Meadow Pipit, 1 Grey Wagtail, 1 Fieldfare, 5 Redwing, 2 Blackcap, 25+ Chiffchaff and 4 Goldcrest.
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Wryneck still at end of Barleycrates lane. 2;25pm
October 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Wryneck still at end of Barleycrates lane. 2;25pm
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White-tailed Eagle on the Chesil beach between Abbotsbury & Rodden being mobbed by an Osprey, a Red Kite, a Peregrine & 2 Marsh Harriers! @joestockwell.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
White-tailed Eagle on the Chesil beach between Abbotsbury & Rodden being mobbed by an Osprey, a Red Kite, a Peregrine & 2 Marsh Harriers! @joestockwell.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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Photo from Mark Cutts
September 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Photo from Mark Cutts
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Fantastic to see the Blood Moon Eclipse last night, viewed from the former RAF Tarrant Rushton. A few Grey Partridge heard only whilst on site.
September 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Fantastic to see the Blood Moon Eclipse last night, viewed from the former RAF Tarrant Rushton. A few Grey Partridge heard only whilst on site.
Wakeham - A lot of escapees from the moth trap this morning when one of the sides lifted in the wind. Ended up with 45 moths of 21 species, including 2 firsts for me on Portland, a Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella) and a Four-spotted Footman (Lithosia quadra)
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September 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Wakeham - A lot of escapees from the moth trap this morning when one of the sides lifted in the wind. Ended up with 45 moths of 21 species, including 2 firsts for me on Portland, a Wax Moth (Galleria mellonella) and a Four-spotted Footman (Lithosia quadra)
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Late morning at Chesil Cove - 2 Common Sandpiper and these 2 Sanderlings on the beach opposite Quiddles.
September 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Late morning at Chesil Cove - 2 Common Sandpiper and these 2 Sanderlings on the beach opposite Quiddles.
And now two female Wasp Spiders (Argiope bruennichi) in Wakeham.
August 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
And now two female Wasp Spiders (Argiope bruennichi) in Wakeham.
Wakeham this afternoon and my first ever Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi). More videos and photos on portandwey.blogspot.com/2025/08/7-au...
August 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Wakeham this afternoon and my first ever Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi). More videos and photos on portandwey.blogspot.com/2025/08/7-au...
Bullfinch in Wakeham at 15;50 close to Bumpers Lane heading west
June 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Bullfinch in Wakeham at 15;50 close to Bumpers Lane heading west
Reed Warbler singing away at Portland recycling centre @11:57.
June 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Reed Warbler singing away at Portland recycling centre @11:57.
What a great bird to see on my holiday in Mallorca. A Purple Gallinule.
May 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What a great bird to see on my holiday in Mallorca. A Purple Gallinule.
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Little Tern at Ferrybridge this morning in what be perfect 'Sandeel catching' weather!
April 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Little Tern at Ferrybridge this morning in what be perfect 'Sandeel catching' weather!
Day 5, and my Mallorca bird species list is looking pretty good.
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27 Apr 25
Day 5. Puig de Sant Marti It was a tough walk to the summit which is 817 feet above sea level, especially as the climb to the top was around...
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April 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Day 5, and my Mallorca bird species list is looking pretty good.
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