Cirl Buntings in Devon - advice (2 Viewers)

[LaplandBunting]

Hi All

Any tips on where is best to see Cirl Buntings in Devon at the moment? I know Labrador Bay is supposedly good for them year round and maybe Broadsands in winter too?

Thanks in advance.

 

[a_j_steele]

Labrador Bay top field I found best if you try there especially along the hedge at the top just behind the car park. Seen in October and May in previous years

 

[Farnboro John]

Labrador Bay is reliable but the views at Broadsands car park in winter, where the birds come to seed at the edge of the hardstanding, are terrific. Definitely take the camera and be prepared to sit quietly on the floor for those low angle shots of full plumage males.

Don't forget to pay for parking.

John

 

[PYRTLE]

Labrador Bay is reliable but the views at Broadsands car park in winter, where the birds come to seed at the edge of the hardstanding, are terrific. Definitely take the camera and be prepared to sit quietly on the floor for those low angle shots of full plumage males.

Don't forget to pay for parking.

John

Who puts out the seed FJ, or is the area baited by bird photographers?

 

[Farnboro John]

Who puts out the seed FJ, or is the area baited by bird photographers?

No, far as I know its RSPB.

John

 

[PYRTLE]

No, far as I know its RSPB.

John

Okay, supplementary feeding to help them through the winter months I'm guessing in addition to working with some sympathetic farmers and practices to maintain a reasonable population.
Thank you.

 

[LaplandBunting]

Thanks All - I will get down there sometime this winter and try these spots!