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Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
Saves me a trip then - thanks for that 'sandymere'. I am hoping to get out with my Camera tomorrow for the first time in 'yonks'. Might try Isley and Fremington Pill, then again a chance of a snap of a Bittern at Arlington would be nice. Does anyone know if there are still Crossbills at Wistlandpound ?
Steve Waite
What you looking at?
Hi folks! Greetings from the east 
My old man lead one of his boat trips on the Exe today. Highlights were the drake Smew, a drake Goosander up river from Turf, and an impressive FIVE Great Northern Divers (incl. two together - all near the mouth of the estuary).
My old man lead one of his boat trips on the Exe today. Highlights were the drake Smew, a drake Goosander up river from Turf, and an impressive FIVE Great Northern Divers (incl. two together - all near the mouth of the estuary).
Maurice499
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Have any of you North Devon birders any knowledge of the Crane reported on Birdguides at Penhill at 16:40 on the 15th? I have spoken to Jon T and John W and neither have any knowledge. I searched from Bple to Isley yesterday and no sign. There were c140 Dark-bellied Brents grazing on Penhill Marshes and at least 1 Pale-bellied. The 6 Spoonbills had reassembled on Isley at 09:40.
Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
First I have heard about the Crane Maurice, I am hoping to have a walk from Fremington Pill to Barum via the Tarka trail this afternoon - will have to keep my eyes peeled.
Roy C
Occasional bird snapper
Maurice, I had a call this evening from a Torrington guy who said he saw the silhouette of a Crane or Flamingo like bird flying over Widdon Valley towards the South Molton direction at 8.15 this morning - apparently it was being mobbed by Gulls. It looks like the Penhill Crane has been around for several days.
Maurice499
Well-known member
Re: North Devon Crane.
The Crane reported on Birdguides on 15/01/2010 was seen and photographed by Robert Jutson. He saw the bird on a sandbank just off Penhill Marsh at about 16:40 and photographed it in poor light and windy conditions. Although the image was poor it was identified as a 1st winter juvenile by Mike Langman. It was last seen over Whiddon Valley in Barnstaple at 08:15 0n the 18th, flying east towards South Molton. The person who saw it then, said that it was being mobbed by Gulls. The observer thought it may have been a Crane or Flamingo flying overhead.
The Crane reported on Birdguides on 15/01/2010 was seen and photographed by Robert Jutson. He saw the bird on a sandbank just off Penhill Marsh at about 16:40 and photographed it in poor light and windy conditions. Although the image was poor it was identified as a 1st winter juvenile by Mike Langman. It was last seen over Whiddon Valley in Barnstaple at 08:15 0n the 18th, flying east towards South Molton. The person who saw it then, said that it was being mobbed by Gulls. The observer thought it may have been a Crane or Flamingo flying overhead.
Jon Turner
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I note from Birdguides that someone saw a ringtail Hen Harrier along the toll road near Braunton Burrows this afternoon. I saw one in Croyde too - perhaps the same bird. Mine was at about 2 p.m.
Jon
Jon
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Tuesday 19 Jan
Tamar Lake, About 30 Gossanders, Snipe, Teal, 6 Grey Heron, Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Cormorant, 3 Buzzard, Great Black Backed Gull, Lapwing, Coot, Wigeon, Canada Geese.
Thursday 21 Jan
No sign of the Whopper Swans at Weare Gifford again today, there were approx 3 dozen Canada Geese (in 2 different spots) and a heron.
At Fremington Quay, Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Great Black Backed Gull, Lapwing (overhead), Curlew, Redshank, Sandpiper, Little Egret.
Tamar Lake, About 30 Gossanders, Snipe, Teal, 6 Grey Heron, Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Cormorant, 3 Buzzard, Great Black Backed Gull, Lapwing, Coot, Wigeon, Canada Geese.
Thursday 21 Jan
No sign of the Whopper Swans at Weare Gifford again today, there were approx 3 dozen Canada Geese (in 2 different spots) and a heron.
At Fremington Quay, Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Great Black Backed Gull, Lapwing (overhead), Curlew, Redshank, Sandpiper, Little Egret.
Ranger James
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Anyone know where the spotted sand has most recently been seen in Topsham? Last thing I heard it was mooching about near the riverside park, is this still the case?
Cheers
James
Cheers
James
Ppedro
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West Charleton Marsh / Bay
Beautiful walk on a still, crisp morning. Ground very bad underfoot, as bad as i've ever seen here but it meant i had the whole place to myself. The non- avian highlight was in the channel at the bottom of the marsh near the hide. Thought a distant movement on the water might be a Little Grebe but when i looked through my bins it was a superb Otter, the first i've ever seen here. Had great views for 5 minutes before it dissapeared.
As for the birds of the 103 Brent Geese the vast majority were in a distant field near Ilton Woods but it was easy to make out one pale -bellied. In the bay were 5 Goldeneye, a good count these days. 200 Dunlin and 16 Grey Plover flying east across the bay, presumably a high tide movement exiting for Slapton Sands. Also in the bay 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, 2 Black-tailed Godwits, Kingfisher, Water Rail and 50 Redwings on the marsh.
Beautiful walk on a still, crisp morning. Ground very bad underfoot, as bad as i've ever seen here but it meant i had the whole place to myself. The non- avian highlight was in the channel at the bottom of the marsh near the hide. Thought a distant movement on the water might be a Little Grebe but when i looked through my bins it was a superb Otter, the first i've ever seen here. Had great views for 5 minutes before it dissapeared.
As for the birds of the 103 Brent Geese the vast majority were in a distant field near Ilton Woods but it was easy to make out one pale -bellied. In the bay were 5 Goldeneye, a good count these days. 200 Dunlin and 16 Grey Plover flying east across the bay, presumably a high tide movement exiting for Slapton Sands. Also in the bay 2 Bar-tailed Godwits, 2 Black-tailed Godwits, Kingfisher, Water Rail and 50 Redwings on the marsh.
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Andrew
wibble wibble
I remember Stafford Moor well, huge keepnets full of chunky pasties (carp) during club matches using the banal method feeder. We used to have a good big fry up at Winkleigh Airfield on the way there.
I digress.
Water Pipit showing well by the boardwalk at Exton Railway Station this morning. Take your camera, I rued my decision not to.
I digress.
Water Pipit showing well by the boardwalk at Exton Railway Station this morning. Take your camera, I rued my decision not to.
shoshone
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Spoonbill at Axmouth today
In your patch today from Somerset and don't know whether this is of any interest...
Spoonbill (1) on Axe estuary at Axmouth near picnic area today @ 1400-1500.
Photo uploaded (very poor) as this was my first outing with my new lens with a 2xTC on too hand held and 600mm is new territory for me!
Jamie
In your patch today from Somerset and don't know whether this is of any interest...
Spoonbill (1) on Axe estuary at Axmouth near picnic area today @ 1400-1500.
Photo uploaded (very poor) as this was my first outing with my new lens with a 2xTC on too hand held and 600mm is new territory for me!
Jamie
