Dipper in Devon (1 Viewer)

[joannec]

I'm going to be in South Devon nest week. Can anyone suggest places to look for Dippers?

 

[devon.birder]

Turn off the A38 and drive towards Totnes. The road runs along side the river, drive across the first bridge you come to, park by the sewage farm and then stand on the bridge. You should see Dipper if you are patient. Best of luck. Roger

 

[joannec]

Thanks Roger. Looking at the map, is that the A384 or A385. I think you must mean the A384 as that runs along the R Dart.

 

[devon.birder]

It's the A384. I usually don't drive across the bridge but park alongside the road. However the parking area has a nasty slope so you may prefer to park by the sewage farm although be sure not to block the entrance. I f you want the chance to see Mandarin then when you turn off the A38 go towards Buckfastleigh and look down river from the stone bridge over the river by the chinese restaurant. Roger

 

[joannec]

Thanks for this Roger. We spent a day on Dartmoor and the R Dart and found two Dippers! One was upriver from Holme Bridge and the second at your site seen down from the bridge.

 

[devon.birder]

Thanks for this Roger. We spent a day on Dartmoor and the R Dart and found two Dippers! One was upriver from Holme Bridge and the second at your site seen down from the bridge.

That's great. It's always nice to know that your recommended site proved good. Regards Roger