Northam Burrows/Bideford (1 Viewer)

mijmoth1 · Apr 26, 2017

I seem to spend a number of weeks a year in the Bideford area, and always seem to have trouble identifying birds that I see. for example this week I saw a number of what I took to be golden plovers on the Northam Burrows with what I took to be Ringed plovers. However I am never sure. Are there people out there who would be willing to post sightings that may help poor souls like me. Just a thought because I do not seem to be able to find any postings for the area ( unless I am looking in the wrong place)
Thank you:

Jim

Jon Turner · Apr 26, 2017

Try this site:

https://www.devonbirds.org/news/bird_news/devon_bird_sightings

I've just got back from the Skern, which is always (well nearly always!) good at high tide, like this evening. There were about 300 Dunlin, 1 Oystercatcher, 18+ Whimbrel, 2 Ringed Plover and a very smart male Ruff coming into summer plumage.

MTem · Apr 26, 2017

mijmoth1 said:
I seem to spend a number of weeks a year in the Bideford area, and always seem to have trouble identifying birds that I see. for example this week I saw a number of what I took to be golden plovers on the Northam Burrows with what I took to be Ringed plovers. However I am never sure. Are there people out there who would be willing to post sightings that may help poor souls like me. Just a thought because I do not seem to be able to find any postings for the area ( unless I am looking in the wrong place)
Thank you:

Jim

Hello Jim,

I visit the area regularly with my wife to visit the MiL who lives in Northam. The Burrows is a regular 'escape' for me and if our visits ever coincide I'd be happy to help.
Send me a pm when you visit and I'll make contact.

Mick

P.S. They are likely to be Golden plover. Several hundred spend the winter there.
This photo includes a prematurely summer plumaged bird (taken in Feb16)

LowellMills · Nov 7, 2017

The two big flocks around there are Golden Plover and Lapwing which in winter plumage could resemble large Ringed Plover perhaps?

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