Port and Wey
@portandwey.bsky.social
I enjoy walking, photography and wildlife.
Website: http://portandwey.blogspot.co.uk
Website: http://portandwey.blogspot.co.uk
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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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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The Wryneck was very obliging today.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Wryneck was very obliging today.
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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...
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.
A lifer on Chesil Beach this afternoon, a stunning Dotterel.
March 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A lifer on Chesil Beach this afternoon, a stunning Dotterel.
Fortunately I managed to catch up with both the Hoopoe and Blue-headed Wagtail on Portland today.
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March 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Fortunately I managed to catch up with both the Hoopoe and Blue-headed Wagtail on Portland today.
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Part 2 of 2.
So here I remain in Southampton General Hospital on a 6-week course of antibiotics to fight the infections.
It is hoped that I will be transferred to Dorchester Hospital very soon, where they can carry on the treatment until I'm well enough to return home and see my Ted again.
So here I remain in Southampton General Hospital on a 6-week course of antibiotics to fight the infections.
It is hoped that I will be transferred to Dorchester Hospital very soon, where they can carry on the treatment until I'm well enough to return home and see my Ted again.
November 20, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Part 2 of 2.
So here I remain in Southampton General Hospital on a 6-week course of antibiotics to fight the infections.
It is hoped that I will be transferred to Dorchester Hospital very soon, where they can carry on the treatment until I'm well enough to return home and see my Ted again.
So here I remain in Southampton General Hospital on a 6-week course of antibiotics to fight the infections.
It is hoped that I will be transferred to Dorchester Hospital very soon, where they can carry on the treatment until I'm well enough to return home and see my Ted again.
Morning Glen. One cloud and one bolt of lightning just off the Bill. Odd!!!
September 28, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Morning Glen. One cloud and one bolt of lightning just off the Bill. Odd!!!
Late morning
South of Fancy's Farm
Location what3words: testy plugged zone
1 Yellow Wagtail - over
2 Stonechat
4 Whinchat
2 Wheatear
4 Common Whitethroat
South of Fancy's Farm
Location what3words: testy plugged zone
1 Yellow Wagtail - over
2 Stonechat
4 Whinchat
2 Wheatear
4 Common Whitethroat
September 4, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Late morning
South of Fancy's Farm
Location what3words: testy plugged zone
1 Yellow Wagtail - over
2 Stonechat
4 Whinchat
2 Wheatear
4 Common Whitethroat
South of Fancy's Farm
Location what3words: testy plugged zone
1 Yellow Wagtail - over
2 Stonechat
4 Whinchat
2 Wheatear
4 Common Whitethroat
Wakeham Meadow this afternoon and only my second Black Mining Bee (Andrena pilipes) I have seen on Portland. This is a nationally scarce species in the UK and is probably why the last one I saw was in June 2018 at Church Ope Cove.
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July 23, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Wakeham Meadow this afternoon and only my second Black Mining Bee (Andrena pilipes) I have seen on Portland. This is a nationally scarce species in the UK and is probably why the last one I saw was in June 2018 at Church Ope Cove.
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I came across my first one ever on Thursday, here in Wakeham 🙂
June 8, 2024 at 8:25 AM
I came across my first one ever on Thursday, here in Wakeham 🙂
In Wakeham Meadow this morning was this Glow-worm larvae. My first at this location in 7 years.
May 18, 2024 at 12:52 PM
In Wakeham Meadow this morning was this Glow-worm larvae. My first at this location in 7 years.
This one was on Portland yesterday evening.
May 17, 2024 at 7:13 PM
This one was on Portland yesterday evening.
Flying with several Swifts at Dancing Ledge was this bird (on the right). Any thoughts as to what it is.
May 14, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Flying with several Swifts at Dancing Ledge was this bird (on the right). Any thoughts as to what it is.
Reap Lane Barn Whinchat @2:15pm
May 2, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Reap Lane Barn Whinchat @2:15pm
Broadcroft Butterfly Reserve: 10:30 - 11:45
10+ Swallow
1 Meadow Pipit
1 Yellow Wagtail
3 Common Redstart (1m,2f)
3 Wheatear
2 Reed Warbler
1 Garden Warbler
6 Common Whitethroat
1 Lesser Whitethroat
2 Blackcap
6 Chiffchaff/Willow Warbler
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10+ Swallow
1 Meadow Pipit
1 Yellow Wagtail
3 Common Redstart (1m,2f)
3 Wheatear
2 Reed Warbler
1 Garden Warbler
6 Common Whitethroat
1 Lesser Whitethroat
2 Blackcap
6 Chiffchaff/Willow Warbler
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April 27, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Broadcroft Butterfly Reserve: 10:30 - 11:45
10+ Swallow
1 Meadow Pipit
1 Yellow Wagtail
3 Common Redstart (1m,2f)
3 Wheatear
2 Reed Warbler
1 Garden Warbler
6 Common Whitethroat
1 Lesser Whitethroat
2 Blackcap
6 Chiffchaff/Willow Warbler
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10+ Swallow
1 Meadow Pipit
1 Yellow Wagtail
3 Common Redstart (1m,2f)
3 Wheatear
2 Reed Warbler
1 Garden Warbler
6 Common Whitethroat
1 Lesser Whitethroat
2 Blackcap
6 Chiffchaff/Willow Warbler
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Wakeham 12:20pm - 2:00pm:
2 Swallow
1 Reed Warbler
8 Common Whitethroat
2 Lesser Whitethroat
6 Blackcap
5 Chiffchaff
4 Willow Warbler
1 Spotted Flycatcher
1 male Pied Flycatcher
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2 Swallow
1 Reed Warbler
8 Common Whitethroat
2 Lesser Whitethroat
6 Blackcap
5 Chiffchaff
4 Willow Warbler
1 Spotted Flycatcher
1 male Pied Flycatcher
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April 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Wakeham 12:20pm - 2:00pm:
2 Swallow
1 Reed Warbler
8 Common Whitethroat
2 Lesser Whitethroat
6 Blackcap
5 Chiffchaff
4 Willow Warbler
1 Spotted Flycatcher
1 male Pied Flycatcher
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2 Swallow
1 Reed Warbler
8 Common Whitethroat
2 Lesser Whitethroat
6 Blackcap
5 Chiffchaff
4 Willow Warbler
1 Spotted Flycatcher
1 male Pied Flycatcher
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There are a few more photos and videos of the Hoopoe along Penn's Weare on my Blog.
Including one video, where it's spooked by a leaf, jumps up in the air and raises its crest.
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Including one video, where it's spooked by a leaf, jumps up in the air and raises its crest.
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March 25, 2024 at 7:50 PM
There are a few more photos and videos of the Hoopoe along Penn's Weare on my Blog.
Including one video, where it's spooked by a leaf, jumps up in the air and raises its crest.
portandwey.blogspot.com/2024/03/25-m...
Including one video, where it's spooked by a leaf, jumps up in the air and raises its crest.
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4:30pm Just seen it for myself.
March 25, 2024 at 4:56 PM
4:30pm Just seen it for myself.
Thanks Steve. I had to check though. 🫣
March 25, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Thanks Steve. I had to check though. 🫣