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Devon Birding (2 Viewers)
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devon.birder
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The Spotted Sandpiper was still on the river at Topsham this morning frequenting the area under the M5 bridge. There were also 4 Common Sandpipers there although the Spotted Sand was by itself. It walked out of sight up the channel on the far left of this area whilst I was there although I understand it soon reappeared.
No sign of the Red-breasted Goose though at Blackhill Quarry but 2 adult Med Gulls there. Roger
No sign of the Red-breasted Goose though at Blackhill Quarry but 2 adult Med Gulls there. Roger
Andrew
wibble wibble
That's a lovely picture Roy!
If it clears up early enough and the bird is still there tomorrow I may nip up with the camera.
Ppedro
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Leach' Petrels
Surprised how rough a night it was and ambled out to Thurlestone Bay this morning in case any Leach's were around. Parking up at the National Trust carpark 08:30 i gingerly wound the window down and the first two birds i saw out near the rock were Leachs. Soon i noticed another only about 5 metres off the beach. After watching them for a few minutes i went back up the road to ring a few friends. On returning the two were still flying above the surf near the rock but not seen after about 10:00. Some people were going to try for them so hopefully they will reappear.
Surprised how rough a night it was and ambled out to Thurlestone Bay this morning in case any Leach's were around. Parking up at the National Trust carpark 08:30 i gingerly wound the window down and the first two birds i saw out near the rock were Leachs. Soon i noticed another only about 5 metres off the beach. After watching them for a few minutes i went back up the road to ring a few friends. On returning the two were still flying above the surf near the rock but not seen after about 10:00. Some people were going to try for them so hopefully they will reappear.
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Leachs Petrel
A 4th Leachs Petrel of the morning was present in Thurlestone Bay from 10.45 - 11.00, in the surf right of the rocks and showing well on and off. Park in the spaces by the kiosk at South Huish Marsh and view from the car. Thanks Perry for getting the news out so quickly.
A 4th Leachs Petrel of the morning was present in Thurlestone Bay from 10.45 - 11.00, in the surf right of the rocks and showing well on and off. Park in the spaces by the kiosk at South Huish Marsh and view from the car. Thanks Perry for getting the news out so quickly.
Gavin Haig
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Hi Mark. If only it had never been spotted at the quarry first, I would probably be trundling down to BGM and merrily ticking away. Mind you, I'd be a bit discouraged when it stayed all summer.
How fickle some of us are!
Actually, it's probably moved because Mallards are such dull company...
whereas the Brents can tell it all about the Arctic ...Actually, it's probably moved because Mallards are such dull company...
Gavin Haig
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Red-Breasted Goose
Devon's first acceptable Red-Breasted Goose for 46 years present still with the large Brent Goose flock at the end of Bowling Green lane viewable from the path to the viewing platform.
There is every chance that this bird is the regular South Coast bird present over the last few winters ranging from Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset with all records already accepted by BBRC.
Nice to hear that the Seaton boys are even making the effort over the weekend for this star billing.
Devon's first acceptable Red-Breasted Goose for 46 years present still with the large Brent Goose flock at the end of Bowling Green lane viewable from the path to the viewing platform.
There is every chance that this bird is the regular South Coast bird present over the last few winters ranging from Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset with all records already accepted by BBRC.
Nice to hear that the Seaton boys are even making the effort over the weekend for this star billing.
Gavin Haig
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Ppedro
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West Charleton Marsh
Marsh looking pretty good with a couple new scrapes recently created though some reed cutting has to be done soon to get the most out of them. This morning a combination of the high tide and strong wind had forced a couple hundred Curlew on there along with an out of place perhaps wintering Whimbrel. Elsewhere on the marsh were at least 20 each of Teal and Wigeon and single Bar-tailed Godwit and Greenshank. Nothing much noted on the estuary which was fairly blown out.
Marsh looking pretty good with a couple new scrapes recently created though some reed cutting has to be done soon to get the most out of them. This morning a combination of the high tide and strong wind had forced a couple hundred Curlew on there along with an out of place perhaps wintering Whimbrel. Elsewhere on the marsh were at least 20 each of Teal and Wigeon and single Bar-tailed Godwit and Greenshank. Nothing much noted on the estuary which was fairly blown out.
Jon Turner
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Red-crested Pochard again on Wrafton Pond this morning.
Any news on the flock of Chaffinches at Mamhead this winter? And if so any Bramblings with them? They seem to be in short supply up north here!
Jon
Any news on the flock of Chaffinches at Mamhead this winter? And if so any Bramblings with them? They seem to be in short supply up north here!
Jon
Andrew
wibble wibble
The canal between Manley & Crownhill (near Halberton) had a few nice birds including five Meadow Pipits, a Kingfisher, a Reed Bunting, a Chiffchaff and twelve Siskin. No Redpolls with the Siskins sadly.
Two small pics of the Spot Sand at Topsham yesterday....
Two small pics of the Spot Sand at Topsham yesterday....
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Ranger James
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Now, now Mark - that was supposed to be our little secret!
Gav, No! You didn't??
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