Cirl Buntings in august (1 Viewer)

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Owene

Well-known member

• Feb 16, 2018

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Hi, have a few days in Dawlish in early august. Anyone got any advice on Cirl Buntings at that time of year, I know there are a few local reserves/spots but was unsure if they were any good in the summer.

I don't mind doing a couple of hours of searching if there isn't a nailed on place but I want to be sure I'm looking in the right area.

 

ClarkWGriswold

Carpe Carpum

Supporter

• Feb 16, 2018

• #2

Hi Owene. I was at Broadsands today and there were a few feeding on some seed that had been put down. Don't know if they're there in the summer though.

Rich

 

Farnboro John

Well-known member

• Feb 16, 2018

• #3

I'm not sure either, but they ought to be at Labrador Bay at that time because that's breeding territory. A couple of hours certainly ought to get you a few there.

John

 

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Steve Lister

Senior Birder, ex County Recorder, Garden Moths.

• Feb 16, 2018

• #4

Farnboro John said:

I'm not sure either, but they ought to be at Labrador Bay at that time because that's breeding territory. A couple of hours certainly ought to get you a few there.

John

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You would be very unlucky not to see Cirl Buntings within ten minutes at Labrador Bay - as often as not you hear them as you get out of your car. I go at the end of August every year and usually see double figures without too much effort.

Steve

 

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Owene

Well-known member

• Feb 16, 2018

• #5

Thank you, Labrador bay is really close to our Airbnb so that would be great.

 

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davercox

Dave Cox

Supporter

• Feb 19, 2018

• #6

Agree Labrador Bay; and they go on singing into August so you should be fine.

 

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Derbyfella

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• Aug 30, 2021

• #7

Hmmm not sure if this will be acceptable.
It is august and it is Devon...am I allowed to ask if I’m likely to see these near Dartmouth.

 

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Richard G

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• Oct 27, 2021

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I realise it's not August, but would like to jump on to this thread as we're in the area next weekend (5th November) visiting daughter at Plymouth Uni.

Other than Labrador Bay (where I blanked in September when we dropped her off!!) where are any good suggestions in the area between Callilngton (where we're staying) & Plymouth to potentially see Cirls?

Thanks, Richard

 

Farnboro John

Well-known member

• Oct 27, 2021

• #9

Richard G said:

I realise it's not August, but would like to jump on to this thread as we're in the area next weekend (5th November) visiting daughter at Plymouth Uni.

Other than Labrador Bay (where I blanked in September when we dropped her off!!) where are any good suggestions in the area between Callilngton (where we're staying) & Plymouth to potentially see Cirls?

Thanks, Richard

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Don't know about inland as you've asked but Wembury is not far from Plymouth and I've seen them there fairly easily over the years along the coast path West from the beach car park.

John

 

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Richard G

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• Oct 27, 2021

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Farnboro John said:

Don't know about inland as you've asked but Wembury is not far from Plymouth and I've seen them there fairly easily over the years along the coast path West from the beach car park.

John

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Thanks John, looks a decent option.