Devon Birding

[the bird]

Going to be going on holiday to South Devon (Kingsbridge area) on Saturday 16th July. :-O


I know about Prawle Point (fan-dabby-dosey) and Slapton, what other places of interest is there in the surrounding area (50 mile radius would be great)


All input would be greatly appreciated!!


John.


(that Black-headed Wagtail better sit tight for the next few days!!!)

[Jos Stratford]

The Exe Estuary has got a fair few sites worth a look - Bowling Green Marsh (there was a Marsh Sandpiper a week or so ago), Exmininster Marshes and Dawlish Warren.

[Andrew]

You could try Dartmoor for possible Ring Ouzels and Whinchats and a very slim chance of Gropper. Best place is Bennett's Cross on the road north out of Postbridge.

Haldon for Nightjars. I shall be going there for the first time on Thursday as I usually do Aylesbeare. So I can let you know more after then.

Ayelsbeare for Nightjars and Dartford Warblers.

Best buy an OS Map for the South Hams (number 202) and you can go on any featured coastal walk, marshes or pools. Everywhere has good birds.

There is West Charleton Marsh with a decent hide at SX753423. Park at the end of Marsh Lane and walk out to a hide overlooking the estuary and marsh at high tide. Some friendly folk there including a Forum member.

Above all, make sure you go into Salcombe once for some of their superb Salcombe Diary ice cream, the best in the world!

[the bird]

Above all, make sure you go into Salcombe once for some of their superb Salcombe Diary ice cream, the best in the world!



Salcolme Ice cream - Rum and Raisin is the greatest - the only other place in the country that I know sells it is Great Arley in Midlands - gets it shipped up especially!!!!

[the bird]

just thought I'd get mine to the top of the tree again

[Andrew]

Dug up a few old threads that may be of use to you......

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10082

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=12721

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10312

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10190

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10130

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10079

[the bird]

Dug up a few old threads that may be of use to you......

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10082

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=12721

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10312

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10190

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10130

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=10079



quality my mate

cheers

john

[Ppedro]

John,
try http:/mysite:wanadoo-members.co.uk/southdevonbirds/index.jhtml for latest sightings in South Devon. Have an enjoyable stay.