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31.12.20, Dawlish:- Green Woodpecker

Brixham:- Great Northern Diver, Pomarine Skua, Black Guillemot ( 1 w. )

Salcombe:- Great Northern Diver ( albino )

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, 5 Knot

West Charleton Marsh:- 6+ Water Rail

Hope's Nose, Torbay:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv. )

Roundham Head:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Black Redstart ( Burma Star Memorial Garden )

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter, Turnstone, Kingfisher

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 100 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 5 Stock Dove, Water Pipit

Ilsington / East Lounston / Liverton:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Fieldfare, 2 Marsh Tit, Siskin

Seaton Wetlands:- 7 Greylag, Avocet, Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, 200 Lapwing

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Bowcombe Creek:- Greenshank

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

River Plym / Saltram:- Little Grebe, 2 Goosander, 19 Wigeon, Common Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank, Ring Neck Parakeet, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Mistle Thrush, Redwing, 5 Roe Deer, Winter Moth

30.12.20, Modbury:- 15 Redwing

Salcombe:- Great Northern Diver ( albino )

Budleigh Salterton:- Red Throated Diver, Velvet Scoter, 80+ Common Scoter

Moretonhampstead:- 2 Raven

Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap

Noss Mayo:- 2 Woodcock

Preston, Torbay:- Red Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Long Tailed Duck

Brixham:- ICELAND GULL, 11 Great Northern Diver, Black Guillemot ( 1 w. )

Seaton:- 3+ Black Redstart, 5 Blackcap ( Seafield Gdns. )

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 18 Teal, 29 Avocet, Greenshank, 13 Snipe, Kingfisher, 4 Jay

29.12.20, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( from Stokeley Hide ), 2 Great Northern Diver, 5 Goldeneye

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 12 Redwing, 3 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail

Stoke Point / Beach:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Labrador Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 3+ Cirl Bunting

Brixham:- ICELAND GULL, Great Northern Diver, Black Guillemot ( 1 w. )

Preston, Torbay:- Red Throated Diver

Roundham Head:- Long Tailed Duck

Exwick:- DUSKY WARBLER

Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1 w., Young's Park )

Dawlish:- Marsh Tit

Hope's Nose, Torbay:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv. ). Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

Powderham / Turf:- 50+ Brent Goose, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 20+ Avocet, Dunlin, 10+ Golden Plover, Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, 10 Redwing

South Milton:- Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- Black Throated Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, 2 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 40 Wigeon, 60 Teal, Black Redstart ( f. )

Mansands:- 30+ Common Scoter, Snipe

Salcombe:- Great Northern Diver ( albino )

Broadsands:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest, 8+ Common Dolphin

28.12 20, Brixham Harbour:- Black Guillemot ( 1 w. )

Hope's Nose, Torbay:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv. ), Long Tailed Duck

Burrator:- Jay, 2 Goldcrest

Cockwood:- Slavonian Grebe

South Huish:- Black Redstart, Water Pipit

Goodrington:- ICELAND GULL ( briefly ), Scaup ( 1 w., Young's Park )

Noss Mayo:- Raven, Jay

Black Hole Marsh, Seaton:- Avocet

Ashburton:- Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest

Exwick:- DUSKY WARBLER, 2  Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Sousson's:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, Hen Harrier ( m. ), 2 Green Woodpecker

Seaton Wetlands:- CATTLE EGRET, Marsh Harrier, Avocet, Greenshank, Kingfisher, Redwing, Fieldfare

27.12.20, Shoalstone, Torbay:- 6 Great Northern Diver, Pomarine Skua

Exminster Marshes:- 11 Barnacle Goose

Exe Estuary:- 150+ Brent Goose, 4 Red Breasted Merganser, 110+ Knot, 700+ Golden Plover, 400+ Lapwing, 650+ Dunlin, 120+ Avocet

Hope's Nose, Torbay:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv. ), Long Tailed Duck

Exwick:- DUSKY WARBLER, Water Rail, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Goldcrest

Starcross:- Slavonian Grebe

Endsleigh:- Raven, 2 Jay, 2 Goldcrest

Brixham:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 10+ Turnstone, 2 Rock Pipit, 15 Grey Seal

26.12.20, Exmouth:- Blackcap ( m. )

Elberry Cove:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver

Brixham:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Pomarine Skua, Black Guillemot ( 1 w., off Breakwater )

Shoalstone, Torbay:- Long Tailed Duck ( m. )

Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1 w., Young's Park )

Lopwell / Maristow:- 5 Little Grebe, Comon Sandpiper, Greenshank

Aveton Gifford:- 6 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

Denbury:- 100+ Redwing

Cockwood Harbour:- Slavonian Grebe

25.12.20, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Jay

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Stock Dove

South Tawton:- 2 Raven

Brixham:- Great Northern Diver

Bridford:- Black Redstart

Slapton:- Black Necked Grebe, Goldeneye ( m. )

24.12.20, Exwick:- DUSKY WARBLER, Water Rail, 3 Chiffchaff

Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL ( imm. ), Great Northern Diver

Shaldon:- Great Northern Diver, Blackcap

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Common Scoter, 11 Turnstone, Kingfisher, Black Redstart

South Huish:- 150 Wigeon, 50 Teal, Snipe, 7 Ringed Plover, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Exminster Marshes:- 11 Barnacle Goose, 20+ Redwing

Cockwood Harbour:- Slavonian Grebe

Slapton:- Common Lizard

23.12.20, Shoalstone, Torbay:- Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, Black Guillemot ( 1 w. )

Dawlish Warren:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 1 w., briefly on saltmarsh )

South Huish:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Brixham Harbour:- 2 Great Northern Diver

Bowcombe Creek:- Red Breasted Merganser ( m. )

22.12.20, Broadsands:- 6 Great Northern Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, Firecrest

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Stock Dove, 3 Mistle Thrush

Brixham:- Black Redstart ( in private garden )

Plympton:- 2 Blackcap, 14 Siskin

Hope's Nose:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Long Tailed Duck

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 150 Wigeon, 65 Teal, Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Black Redstart

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

Preston, Torbay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Redstart

Kingsbridge:- Greenshank

Ness Beach, Shaldon:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Raven

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- 10+ Brent Goose, 50+ Wigeon, 20+ Teal, 3+ Pintail, 2 Water Rail, Greenshank, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Roundham Head, Torbay:- Black Redstart, 15+ Dolphin sp.

21.12.20, Exminster Marshes:- 10 Barnacle Goose

Modbury:- Merlin

Shoalstone:- 5 Great Northern Diver, Pomarine Skua

Broadsands:- 6 Great Northern Diver, Mediterranean Gull

Cockwood / Exe Estuary:- Slavonian Grebe

Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL

Exwick:- DUSKY WARBLER, Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

20.12.20, Slapton Village:- 2 Swallow

Brixham:- 5 Great Northern Diver, 10+ Turnstone, Pomarine Skua

Exwick:- DUSKY WARBLER, 2 Goosander, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff

Ashburton:- 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin

Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1 w., Young's Park )

Roundham Head, Torbay:- Long Tailed Duck, Black Redstart

Exminster Marshes:- Ruff, Spotted Redshank

Hope's Nose:- Long Tailed Duck

Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, Scaup, Jack Snipe, Water Pipit, Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Broadsands:- Black Throated Diver

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 120 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 8 Ringed Plover, Black Redstart

Teignmouth:- 5 Great Northern Diver

Darts Farm, Topsham:- 59 Brent Goose, 6 Teal

Sousson's / Vitifers:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, Green Woodpecker, 6+ Raven, 5 Siskin

West Charleton Marsh / Kingsbridge Estuary:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Pintail ( m. ), Water Rail, Kingfisher

Starcross:- 58 CATTLE EGRET

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog ( ad., juv. )

19.12.20, Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1 w., Young's Park )

Brixham:- ICELAND GULL ( imm., off Breakwater ), 2 Great Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper, Pomarine Skua

Northam Burrows:- 2 SNOW BUNTING

Hope's Nose:- 18 Great Northern Diver, Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

Axe Estuary:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 1 w. ), 2 CATTLE EGRET

Stoke Fleming:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( 1 w.,in private garden,  viewable from Venn Lane Playing Fields )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 120 Wigeon, 100+ Teal, 2 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 120 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 8 Ringed Plover, Turnstone, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Black Redstart

Salcombe:- Great Northern Diver ( albino )

Start Point:- Eider

Slapton:- 2 Firecrest

Starcross:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over )

Okehampton:- Hedgehog ( juv. )

18..12.20, Slapton:- GLAUCOUS GULL( imm., Ireland Bay ), Goldeneye ( m. )

Sidmouth:- 21 Brent Goose, 5 Common Scoter, Great Skua

Shoalstone / Brixham:- ICELAND GULL ( imm., off Breakwater ), Great Skua, Pomarine Skua

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Grey Wagtail, Siskin

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

Plymstock:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Goldcrest

17.12.20, Brixham:- Great Northern Diver

Plympton:- Firecrest

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver

Roundham Head, Torbay:- Red Throated Diver, Long Tailed Duck, Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver

South Huish:- 142 Wigeon, 55 Teal, 8 Snipe, 3 Mediteranean Gull, 2 Black Redstart

Noss Mayo:- Raven

Mansands:- 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Gadwall, 20+ Snipe, 2 Black Redstart, 2 Firecrest

Exwick:- Little Grebe, 2 Goosander, Grey Wagtail, Kingfisher

Northam Burrows:- 2 SNOW BUNTING ( edge of Golf Course )

Sousson's:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE ( briefly, nr. gate to Vitifers )

Fremington Pill:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank

Bellever:- Raven, 2 Roe Deer

16.12.20, Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

Taw Estuary:- 2 Spoonbill

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

South Huish:- 3 Little Grebe, 120 Wigeon, 35 Teal, 5 Snipe. Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Ringed Plover, 7 Turnstone, Dunlin, Black Redstart

Plympton:- 2 Blackcap, 3 Goldcrest

Exwick:- DUSKY WARBLER

Shoalstone, Torbay:- Great Northern Diver, Sooty Shearwater, Black Redstart

Cockington:- 2 Firecrest

Seaton Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, Goosander, Jack Snipe, Marsh Harrier

Salcombe:- Great Northern Diver ( albino )

Berry Head:- 22 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter, Pomarine Skua, 6+ Porpoise

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog ( ad., juv. )

15.12.20, Heathfield Down, nr. Modbury:- Merlin

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Roundham Head, Torbay:- Long Tailed Duck

Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1 w., Young's Park )

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest

Broadsands:- Brent Goose

Mansands:- 2 Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap ( m. )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

14.12.20, Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Woodcock, Snipe, 3 Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, 3+ Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest, 2 Cirl Bunting

Gara Bridge:- Raven, Jay, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, 2+ Crossbill

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Common Scoter, Great Skua, 2 Black Redstart

Thurlstone:- Merlin

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 125 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 7 Snipe, Lapwing, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

Dawlish Warren:- Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Spotted Redshank

Exe Estuary / Starcross:- 50+ CATTLE EGRET

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, 3 Mistle Thrush

Great Torrington:- Siskin

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

13.12.20, Plympton:- 8 Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Common Scoter, Ringed Plover, 2 Black Redstart

South Huish:- 140 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 4 Snipe, 8 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

Roundham Head, Torbay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Long Tailed Duck, Black Redstart

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Topsham Bridge:- Green Woodpecker, 14 Redwing, Dipper

Exwick:- DUSKY WARBLER

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

12.12.20, Cadover area / Portworthy:- 3 Little Grebe, Red Crested Pochard, 3 Goosander, 2 Wigeon, 2 Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 40+ Fieldfare, 40 Siskin

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 7 Common Scoter

Preston Seafront:- Red Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe

Roundham Head, Torbay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Long Tailed Duck, Black Redstart

Exwick:- DUSKY WARBLER

Sousson's Plantation / Vitifers:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, Green Woodpecker

Exeter:- Firecrest

Hope's Nose:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

Seaton:- Red Throated Diver

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 26 Wigeon, 100 Teal, Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, 2 Water Pipit, Chiffchaff

Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap

Stover:- 3 Goosander, 6 Mandarin, 18 Tufted Duck, Woodcock, Green Woodpecker, 4 Marsh Tit, 2 Firecrest

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

11.12.20, Budleigh Salterton:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Water Pipit

West Charleton Marsh / Estuary:- Great Northern Diver, 20+ Brent Goose, 3 Teal, 10+ Wigeon, Water Rail, Greenshank, Mistle Thrush, 5+ Redwing, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Powderham Marsh / Exminster:- 150+ Wigeon, 380 Teal, 7 Shoveler, 500+ Lapwing, 100+ Golden Plover, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- 500 Brent Goose, 350 Avocet, 3 Turnstone, 200 Black Tailed Godwit

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Common Scoter, 4 Raven

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 130 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 8 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 4 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull

Mamhead:- Woodcock

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

10.12.20, Budleigh Salterton:- 13 Water Pipit

Saltern Cove, Torbay:- Great Northern Diver, 8 Common Scoter

Torquay:- 9 Purple Sandpiper ( Haldon Quay )

South Milton Ley:- Little Grebe

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Snipe

South Huish:- 130 Wigeon, 50 Teal, Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover, 9 Snipe, 2 Black Redstart

Start Point:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Eider, 10+ Common Scoter, 20+ Redwing, Black Redstart, 2 Cirl Bunting

Ashburton:- 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Brixham:- 10+ Common Dolphin

9.12.20, North Hallsands:- 5 Common Scoter, 2+ Black Redstart, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone:- Water Rail, 2 Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

Sousson's Plantation:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, 6+ Siskin

Axe Estuary:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Exminster Marshes:- 4 Egyptian Goose

Roundham Head, Torbay:- 2 Long Tailed Duck

Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1 w., Young's Park )

Broadsands:- 4+ Great Northern Diver, 2 Rock Pipit, Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest, Siskin, Cirl Bunting, Common Dolphin

8.12.20, Plymouth Hoe:- Black Redstart ( f. )

Plym Estuary:- 246 Dunlin, Firecrest

Sheepstor:- Merlin ( f. ), 20+ Fieldfare

Princetown:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Mistle Thrush

Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 3+ Water Rail, 2Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 5+ Goldcrest, Firecrest

Paignton:- 2 Blackcap

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

Sousson's Plantation:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE ( nr, farm )

Otterton area:- 4 Red Throated Diver, 9 Fieldfare, 4 Cirl Bunting ( also of interest, escaped Peach Faced Lovebird )

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Turnstone ( Yarmer Beach )

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 120 Wigeon, 35 Teal, 3 Snipe, 8 Ringed Plover, Black Redstart, Water Pipit

Shelly Beach, Exmouth:- Black Redstart ( m. )

Colyford Common:- Marsh Harrier

Sidbury:- 9 Redwing

7.12.20, Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1 w., Young's Park ), 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 130+ Wigeon, 30 Teal, 14 Snipe, 6 Ringed Plover, Turnstone, Kingfisher, Mistle Thrush

Noss Mayo:- 4 Redwing

Gara Bridge:- Jay, Dipper, 2 Marsh Tit, 2 Siskin

Teignmouth:- Red Throated Diver

Sidbury:- 9 Redwing

6.12.20, Ilsington area:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, 15+ Redwing, Grey Wagtail, 10 Crossbill

South Milton Ley:- Little Grebe

South Huish:- 130 Wigeon, 36 Teal, Snipe, Ringed Plover, Black Redstart ( f. )

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 8+ Redwing

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- 2 Firecrest

Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1 w., Young's Park )

Hope's Nose, Torbay:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

Exe Estuary / Starcross / Cockwood:- 50+ CATTLE EGRET, Slavonian Grebe

Stover Park:- 3 Little Grebe, 4 Goosander ( m., f. ), 30 Tufted Duck, Marsh Tit

Seaton Marshes:- 6 Greylag, 7 Shoveler, 2 Greenshank, Marsh Harrier, 2 Chiffchaff

Slapton:- 2 Firecrest

Start Point:- 2 Eider, 5 Common Scoter, presumed Pomarine Skua, Black Redstart, 2 Grey Seal ( also of interest, Tuna )

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Dolphin sp.

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

5.12.20, Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone Bay:- Dunlin, 6 Turnstone, 2 Ringed Plover

Axe Estuary:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 1 w. )

Slapton:- 87 Wigeon, Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

nr. Hemerdon:- Woodcock

Noss Mayo:- Raven

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Blackcap ( m. )

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Beesands:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 5+ Common Scoter

Burrator:- 2 Jay, 3 Mistle Thrush, 3 Crossbill

Bellever:- 3 Roe Deer

4.12.20, Wembury:- Swallow

Exminster Marshes / Turf Locks:- 2 Egyptian Goose, 11 Shoveler, 100 Avocet, 850 Golden Plover, 23 Fieldfare

Slapton:- 120+ Wigeon, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Firecrest ( Ireland Bay hide )

Seaton:- Black Redstart

Dawlish Warren:- Common Darter

​​3.12.20, Start Point:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Eider, 5 Common Scoter, 2 Raven, 2 Black Redstart

Roundham Head, Torbay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Gadwall, 14 Shoveler, 100+ Teal, 360+ Wigeon, 330+ Lapwing, 40+ Fieldfare

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, Red Necked Grebe

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Turnstone, Dunlin, Kingfisher

Matford Marsh:- 55 Wigeon, 58 Teal, 14 Shoveler, 8 Tufted Duck, 3 Gadwall, Water Rail

Exe Estuary / Turf:- 60+ Pintail, 30 Avocet, 7 Grey Plover, 250 Dunlin, 23 Knot, 16 Ringed Plover

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

South Huish:- 125+ Wigeon, 60 Teal, 3 Snipe, Otter

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

2.12.20, Plympton:- Firecrest ( Compass Drive )

Dawlish:- Grey Wagtail

Efford Marsh, Plymouth:- Raven, Jay, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff ( prob. tristis ), Goldcrest

River Dart:- Dipper

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- 5 Stock Dove

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Lapwing, Kingfisher

Thurlestone:- Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush, Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Bovey Tracey:- Tawny Owl

Budleigh Salterton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( N. of White Bridge ), 9 Redwing, 13 Fieldfare, 6 Cirl Bunting ( Stantyway Farm )

Otterton:- 85 Common Scoter

Plym Estuary:- Great Northern Diver, Brent Goose, 3 Goosander, 25 Wigeon, Snipe, Jack Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 3 Chiffchaff, 11 Roer Deer

Bere Alston:- Stoat

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

1.12.20, Dawlish Warren:- Whooper Swan ( over & up Exe Estuary ), Kingfisher, Rock Pipit ( Scandinavian )

Great Torrington:- 2 Goldcrest

Bowcombe Creek / Estuary:- 7 Red Breasted Merganser, Grey Wagtail

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Denbury:- 27 Fieldfare

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Dawlish:- Kingfisher, Cirl Bunting

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Plympton:- 2 Raven Grey Wagtail, Siskin

North Hallsands:- 2 Black Redstart

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 7 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, 20 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 25 Teal, 76 Wigeon, 14 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Raven, Grey Wagtail

Aveton Gifford:- Jay, 6 Fieldfare

South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, Tawny Owl, Mistle Thrush, Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, 17 Chiffchaff ( inc, a tristis ), Goldcrest, Firecrest, Reed Bunting

Thornworthy Tor, Chagford:- 2 Raven

Bigbury:- Tawny Owl

Honicknowle, Plymouth:- Jay

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 10 Redwing, 3+ Fieldfare, 4  Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

30.11.20, Preston, Torbay:- Black Necked Grebe

Roundham, Torbay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Long Tailed Duck, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Goldcrest

Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 16 Teal

Bowcombe Creek:- Mediterranean Gull, Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Redwing

Elburton:- 3 Blackcap ( 2 m., f. )

Noss Mayo:- Raven

Plympton:- 2 Blackap ( m., f. )

Tothill, Plymouth:- Mediterranean Gull

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- Raven, Redwing, Blackcap ( f. ), Goldcrest, Siskin

nr. Tamerton Foliot:- 3 CATTLE EGRET

Tavy Estuary:- 2 Bar Tailed Godwit

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

South Huish:- 68 Wigeon, 30 Teal, Snipe

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Ringed Plover, 2 Turnstone

Teignmouth:- possible ICELAND GULL, Great Northern Diver

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Mandarin ( m. )

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

29.11.20, Elberry Cove:- Red Neck Grebe

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Goldcrest

Rillage Point:- 2 Swallow

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( m. )

Haldon:- Crossbill, Siskin, Brambling

Cadover:- 3 Goosander, 2 Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting

Stover:- 3 Goosander ( m., 2 f. ), 10 Redpoll

Mansands:- Black Redstart, Grey Wagtail, Rock Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff, 2+ Firecrest ( Woodhuish Lane )

Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1 w., Young's Park )

Wembury:- Blackcap

Dawlish:- Kingfisher

Kingsbridge Estuary / West Charleton Marsh:- Brent Goose, Jack Snipe, 20 Snipe

Chagford:- Tawny Owl

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 80 Wigeon, 75 Teal, 10 Snipe, Chiffchaff

Plymbridge:- Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail

Starcross / Exe Estuary:- 50+ CATTLE EGRET

Thurlestone Bay:- Ringed Plover, Black Redstart ( also of interest 3+ Bluefin Tuna )

Sidbury:- 9 Red Leg Partridge, Grey Wagtail

​28.11.20, Portworthy Dam:- Red Crested Pochard ( f., main pool )

Exton Marsh:- 2 Kingfisher, Rock Pipit

Start Point:- 3 Eider, Black Redstart ( m., lighthouse )

Shoalstone / Brixham:- 5+ Great Northern Diver, Red Neck Grebe, 2 Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

Plym Estuary:- Great Northern Diver, 5 Goosander, 18 Wigeon, 23 Turnstone

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, Grey Wagtail

Wembury:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, Rock Pipit, 2 Firecrest, 6 Cirl Bunting

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 50+ Wigeon, 39 Teal, 65 Avocet, 10 Black Tailed Godwit, 36 Snipe, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Lopwell / Maristow:- Little Grebe, Water Rail, Kingfisher, 2 Raven

South Milton Ley:- Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Blackhole Marsh / Axe Marsh:- Marsh Harrier, Avocet

Sidbury:- Redwing, 3 Grey Wagtail, Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

27.11.20, Plympton:-  Black Redstart ( Compass Drive )

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Soussons Down:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, 3 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 20 Fieldfare, Reed Bunting ( f. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:-  Redwing

Modbury:- 2 Jay

Seaton Hole:- Red Throated Diver, Eider

Wembury:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, Merlin, Water Pipit, Cirl Bunting

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 6 Common Scoter, 6 Ringed Plover, Raven

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 36 Wigeon, 45 Teal, 7 Snipe, 5 Ringed Plover

Plym Estuary:- 2 Little Grebe, 6 Goosander, 2 Teal, 11 Wigeon, Common Sandpiper, 7 Greenshank, Kingfisher, 20 Siskin

nr. Southleigh, E. Devon:- 12 Redwing, 3 Fieldfare, Goldcrest

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

26.11.20, Plympton:- Firecrest ( Compass Drive )

Shipley Bridge / Avon Dam:- 3 Dipper,  5 Fieldfare

Dawlish:- 2 Kingfisher

East Soar:- Merlin

Haldon:- Brambling, Siskin

Thurlestone:- Black Redstart

South Huish:- CASPIAN GULL ( 1w. ), 36 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 12 Snipe, 8 Lapwing, 6 Ringed Plover, 2 Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter, 6 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart, 6 Chiffchaff

Teignmouth:- Great Northern Diver

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Raven, Goldcrest

East Allington:- Barn Owl

Dart's Farm, Topsham:- 200+ Brent Goose

Sidbury:- Fieldfare

Great Torrington:- Redwing

Okehampton:- Raven

Start Point:- Black Redstart ( also of interest, several Blue Fin Tuna )

Exe Estuary:- 150+ Avocet, 6 Greenshank, Grey Seal

25.11.20, Starcross / Exe Estuary:- 50+ CATTLE EGRET

Plym Estuary:- 6 Little Grebe, Goosander ( m. ), 3 Mandarin, Snipe, Common Sandpiper, Siskin

Dawlish:- Black Redstart

Berry Head:- 2 Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Brent Goose, 2 Ringed Plover

Noss Mayo:- Raven

South Huish:- 25 Wigeon, 50 Teal, Snipe, Ringed Plover, Raven

nr. Cadover:- 2 Raven, 4+ Mistle Thrush

South Milton Ley:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( sewage works ), 2 Water Rail, Cetti's Warbler, 10 Chiffchaff, 6 Goldcrest

Sidbury:- 3 Goldcrest

Thurlestone:- Black Redstart, Winter Moth

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

24.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 6 Redwing, Fieldfare, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest

North Hallsands:- 3+ Black Redstart, 2 Rock Pipit

Beesands:- 2 Pintail, 10+ Tufted Duck, Kingfisher

Broadsands:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Red Necked Grebe, Mediteranean Gull, 2 Firecrest

Wigford Down:- 15+ Raven, 30 Redwing ( some possibly coburni ), 100+ Fieldfare

Seaton:- Black Redstart

Stover Park:- 3 Pochard

Thurlestone:- 2 Black Redstart

Aveton Gifford:- 100 Golden Plover

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Common Scoter, 3 Ringed Plover, 13 Turnstone, Kingfisher, 20 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 25 Wigeon, 55 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Ringed Plover

Sticklepath:- Green Woodpecker

South Zeal:- 10 Fieldfare

South Tawton:- Green Woodpecker

Tavistock:- 3 Goosander ( m., 2 f. )

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

23.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 5 Redwing

Exe Estuary:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Powderham )

Sousson's Valley:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, Green Woodpecker

West Charleton Marsh:- 5+ Wigeon, 2+ Water Rail, 10+ Dunlin, Mistle Thrush, 10+ Redwing, Cirl Bunting

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Thurlestone:- Water Rail, Raven, Redwing, Chiffchaff, Brambling ( m. )

Aveton Gifford:- Barn Owl

Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Ringed Plover, 4 Turnstone ( also possible Eagle sp. over )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- 2 YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Water Rail, 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

Starcross / Exe Estuary:- 50+ CATTLE EGRET

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

22.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Jay, 2 Mistle Thrush, 22 Redwing

West Charleton Marsh:- 6 Water Rail, Cetti's Warbler, Firecrest

Plympton:- Blackcap ( m. ), Firecrest ( Compass Drive )

Fernworthy Reservoir:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE

Dawlish:- Black Redstart

Dawlish Warren:- 3 Chiffchaff ( inc. a tristis )

Kingsbridge:- Greenshank, 4 Blackcap ( 2 m., 2 f. )

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Chiffchaff

Preston, Torbay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe

River Plym / Saltram:- Great Northern Diver, Little Grebe, 4 Goosander, 16 Wigeon, 7 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 3 Stock Dove, 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 3 Redwing, Blackcap, Firecrest

Sousson's Down:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

Harford, nr. Ivybridge:- Green Woodpecker

Left Lake, S. Dartmoor:- 2 Snipe

Sidbury:- Redwing, 9 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 40 Teal, 30 Wigeon, 2 Snipe, Swallow, 2 Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Brent Goose, 23 Common Scoter

Start Point:- Red Throated Diver, 3 Eider, Black Redstart, 2+ Grey Seal

Brixham Breakwater:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Grey Seal

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

21.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Mistle Thrush

Slapton:- Marsh Harrier ( f. / imm., Higher Ley )

Fernworthy Reservoir:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, 7 Crossbill

Mansands:- Snipe, Water Rail, Black Redstart ( f. ), Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest

Three Beaches, Torbay:- Black Redstart

Shelly Beach, Exmouth:- 2 Black Redstart

Seaton Hole:- Eider

Axmouth:- 2 Black Redstart ( Yacht Club )

Berry Head:- Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- Goosander ( m. ), 18 Wigeon, 7 Greenshank, 68 Dunlin, 25 Turnstone, Common Sandpiper, 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 15 Redwing, 2 Goldcrest

Elburton:- Blackcap

Fremington Pill:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS

Starcross:- 59 CATTLE EGRET

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Thurlestone Village:- 4 Mistle Thrush

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- Turnstone, 10 Ringed Plover ( Yarmer Beach )

Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1w., m. )

North Hallsands:- 2 Black Redstart

Sidbury:- Jay, 2 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest

Start Point:- 3 Eider ( also of interest, several Blue Fin Tuna )

Plympton:- December Moth, 2 Cypress Carpet, Feathered Thorn

20.11.20, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Great Northern Diver, 2 Pintail, 6+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, Black Redstart, Cetti's Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 8 Wigeon, 10 Turnstone, Ringed Plover, Dunlin

South Huish:- 51 Wigeon, 35 Teal, 5 Lapwing

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 12+ Common Scoter, 2 Red Breasted Merganser

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Plym Estuary:- 18 Wigeon, Woodcock, 27 Turnstone, 7 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 45 Redwing, 70 Fieldfare, 4 Siskin, 10 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

19.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Mistle Thrush, 24 Redwing, 50+ Fieldfare

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Starcross Golf Course:- 1,200 Black Tailed Godwit

Wembury:- Water Pipit, Rock Pipit, Cirl Bunting

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest, 4 Cirl Bunting

Fernworthy Reservoir:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE

nr. Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart

Hallsands:- Black Throated Diver, 5 Swallow, 3 Black Redstart ( m., 2 f. )

Plym Estuary:- Great Northern Diver

North Bovey:- Dipper ( River Bovey )

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter ( m. )

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 50 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 2 Chiffchaff

Seaton Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, Marsh Harrier, Goosander, Fieldfare

South Milton Ley:- Barn Owl, Tawny Owl

Moretonhampstead:- 2 Raven, 14 Fallow Deer

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Roe Deer

18.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 5 Redwing

South Huish:- 50 Wigeon, 35 Teal, 4 Dunlin

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Barn Owl

Dawlish Warren:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( imm., past ), Wheatear

Topsham:- 320 Wigeon, 80 Teal, 100 Pintail, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 240 Black Tailed Godwit, 15 Bar Tailed Godwit, 70 Avocet, Spotted Redshank, Redwing

Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Sidbury:- 3 Roe Deer

17.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Raven, 4 Mistle Thrush, 5 Fieldfare

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 5+ Teal, 10+ Wigeon, Greenshank, 5+ Dunlin

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter, 7 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean GullB

outh Huish:- 50 Wigeon, 70 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit

nr. Aveton Gifford:- Swallow

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

South Milton Ley:- Barn Owl, Tawny Owl

16.11.20, Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1w., m., Young's Park )

Roundham, Paignton:- Black Redstart ( in Burma Star Memorial Garden )

Starcross:- 56 CATTLE EGRET ( in front of vet labs )

Exminster Marshes:- Ruff ( m. )

Bellever:- Raven

Cadover area:- 6 Teal, 110 Golden Plover, Green Woodpecker, 2 Siskin

Ashford, nr. Aveton Gifford:- Swallow, 40 Redwing

Thurlestone Bay:- Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull
South Huish:- 61 Wigeon, 48 Teal, 2 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull

Whitchurch Down:- 6 Fieldfare

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 5 Redwing, Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest, Crossbill, Roe Deer

15.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Goldcrest

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, 2 Jay

Beesands:- Great Northern Diver, 6 Common Scoter

Goodrington:- Scaup ( 1w., m. )

Plymstock:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet

Seaton Hole:- Eider

Axe Estuary:- Yellow Leg Gull ( 2 w. )

Plympton:- Dipper ( m., Tory Brook )

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Dunlin, Sanderling

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 10 Wigeon, 20 Teal

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 17 Wigeon, 27 Teal, Greenshank, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, 2 Jay, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Sidbury:- Dipper, 3 Redwing

Dawlish Warren:- Mottled Umber Moth

14.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Raven, 3 Mistle Thrush

Brixham Harbour:- Great Northern Diver

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail

13.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 5 Fieldfare, Goldcrest

River Yealm:- OSPREY

North Hallsands:- Swallow, 2 Black Redstart, 3 Firecrest

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

Brixham Breakwater:- 7 Purple Sandpiper

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., mid. Lower Ley ), Otter ( from Bridge )

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, Black Redstart, Clouded Yellow

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Sanderling, 5 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Little Grebe, Goosander ( f. ), 80+ Teal, 20 Wigeon, 12 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull

Sidbury:- Raven, 5+ Redwing

Exe Estuary:- 54 CATTLE EGRET

Plym Estuary:- Little Grebe, Jack Snipe, 8 Wigeon, Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, 12 Stock Dove, Firecrest, 6 Siskin, 9 Roe Deer, Weasel

Okehampton:- 3 Hedgehog ( ad., 2 juv. )

12.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3+ Goldcrest

Plym Estuary:- 3 Little Grebe, 5 Goosander, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Dipper, 20 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, 5 Siskin

Elburton:- Blackcap ( m. )

Sousson's Valley:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE

Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET, Jack Snipe, Kingfisher, Raven, 3+ Cetti's Warbler

North Hallsands:- 3+ Black Redstart

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Green Woodpecker, Jay, 10 Redwing, 8 Mistle Thrush

Aylesbeare Common:- Green Woodpecker, 15+ Redwing, 13 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

Southdown Farm, nr. Soar:- 5 Golden Plover, 20+ Stock Dove, Raven, Black Redstart, Brambling, 6+ Cirl Bunting, Fox, Hare, 11+ Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

11.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 5 Redwing, Fieldfare, Chiffchaff

Slapton:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Southdown Farm, nr. Soar:- SNOW BUNTING ( in National Trust Office car park ), 19 Golden Plover

nr. Modbury:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( in field S. of A379 )

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- 17 Common Scoter, 8 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, 2 Turnstone, Kingfisher, 4 Raven

South Huish:- 50 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, Lapwing, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

Fremington Pill:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

10.11.20, Elburton:- Blackcap

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Cockington:- 2 Firecrest

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( willows below weir )

Exbourne:- 4 Goosander ( River Okement ), 2 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. ), Marsh Harrier ( f. ), 100 Avocet, 800 Golden Plover, Kingfisher, 5 Redwing

Southdown Farm, nr. Soar:- SNOW BUNTING ( in National Trust Office car park )

Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 9 Turnstone, 7 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 2 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 2 Dunlin, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 15 Snipe, Chiffchaff ( m. )

Aveton Gifford:- Brambling ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Raven, 5 Redwing, Chiffchaff, Roe Deer

9.11.20, River Plym / Saltram:- 2 Goosander, Common Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, Raven, 2 Grey Wagtail

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, Redwing, 2 Chiffchaff

South Huish:- 65 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Lapwing,2  Dunlin, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Mistle Thrush, 5 Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Brent Goose, Mediterranean Gull

Beesands:- 2 Great Northern Diver

Ilsington:- possible WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( over N. )

Sidbury:- 4 Redwing, 3 Goldcrest

Dawlish Waren:- Eider ( m. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Totnes:- 2 Tawny Owl, 3 Hedgehog

8.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Redwing, 2 Brambling

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Mistle Thrush, 2 Hedgehog

Bantham Cross:- Merlin ( f. )

Crownhill Down:- Snipe, 3 Raven, Jay, 30 Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest

nr. Sheepstor:- 30 Redwing / Fieldfare

Plymstock:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Brixham Harbour:- Great Northern Diver

Berry Head:- Ring Ouzel, Black Redstart, Brambling

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( mid. Lower Ley ), Great Northern Diver, 4 Pochard, Kingfisher

Exmouth:- Great Northern Diver ( off Imperial Ground ), 5 Purple Sandpiper ( Maer Rocks )

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 11 Teal

South Huish:- 70+ Teal, 5 Wigeon, 20 Snipe, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, Lapwing

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 6 Lapwing ( note, hide is now closed )

Plym Estuary:- Little Grebe, 4 Wigeon, 4 Snipe, 7 Greenshank, Kingfisher, Firecrest, 2 Siskin, 9 Roe Deer

Thurlestone:- November Moth, 2 Silver Y, Red Line Quaker, 2 Large Wainscot, Black Rustic

7.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Raven, 5 Mistle Thrush, 2 Redwing, Fieldfare, Goldcrest

Brisworthy Plantation, nr. Cadover:- Merlin

Berry Head:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Blackcap, 31 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Dawlish Warren:- Brent Goose, Eider, Wigeon, Grey Plover, Knot, Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. ), Goldcrest

Steer Point, River Yealm:- OSPREY ( seen catching a Grey Mullet )

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 18 Brent Goose, 29 Pintail, 550 Golden Plover

Aveton Gifford:- 6 Siskin

Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Plym Estuary:- 2 Little Grebe, Goosander, 4 Wigeon, 5 Greenshank, 2 Dunlin, 20 Turnstone, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

nr. Otterton:- Whinchat

Knapp Copse, nr. Sidbury:- 100+ Redwing / Fieldfare, 2 Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, Weasel

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- Woodcock, Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 7 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, Crossbill, Reed Bunting ( f. ), 2 November Moth, Feathered Thorn, Large Wainscot, Brindled Ochre, 2 Rusty Dot Pearl

6.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 2 Mistle Thrush, 15 Redwing, 7 Fieldfare, 2 Goldcrest

Dawlish Warren:- CASPIAN GULL ( 2 w. )

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

North Wood, Cadover:- 56 Redwing, 20 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail

Berry Head:- PALLAS'S WARBLER

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 7 Common Scoter, 20 Wigeon, 12 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Turnstone, 5 Siskin

South Huish:- 60 Teal, 36 Wigeon, 5 Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit

Chagford:- Mistle Thrush

Axe Estuary:- Yellow Leg Gull ( 3 w. )

North Bovey:- Jay, 12 Sika Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog ( juv. )

Thurlestone:- November Moth, 2 Large Wainscot, Rusty Dot Pearl, Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Feathered Ranunculus

5.11.20, Cadover area:- Little Grebe, 56 Fieldfare, Redpoll, 4 Siskin, 4 Reed Bunting

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Goldcrest

Churchstow:- Barn Owl

Bowcombe Creek:- 2 Greenshank

Axe Estuary:- CRANE ( a.m., only )

Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap ( m. )

Thurlestone / Golf Course:- Woodcock, 5 Redwing, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Brambling, Cirl Bunting ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Dunlin, Sanderling

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 40 Teal, 17 Wigeon, Dunlin, 2 Lapwing, Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- Raven, 5 Redwing, Roe Deer

Plym Estuary:- Goosander, Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 4+ Siskin, 3 Roe Deer

Ilsington / Ramshorn Down / Liverton:- 2 Raven, Jay, 2 Mistle Thrush, 3+ Redwing, 3 Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, Siskin, Polecat

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

4.11.20, Fremington Pill:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS

Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Raven, Mistle Thrush

Soar:- 2 Ring Ouzel, 6 Brambling, 6 Siskin, 3 Redpoll, Willow Warbler

Cadover area:- 70 Golden Plover, 80 Fieldfare, Reed Bunting

Rippon Tor:- 100+ Golden Plover, 4 Raven

Axe Estuary:- CRANE ( from Tower Hide )

Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- Blackcap ( f. )

Starcross:- 20+ CATTLE EGRET

Brixham:- ICELAND GULL, 5 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone:- 3 Golden Plover, Stock Dove, 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Redwing, 3 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Cirl Bunting

Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- Kingfisher

Aveton Gifford:- 6 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare

South Milton Ley:- 4 Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, 12 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Siskin

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Shoveler, 2 Water Rail, 6 Swallow, 4 Chiffchaff

Gidleigh Wood:- Jay, Goldcrest

River Teign, Gidleigh:- Dipper

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. , Lower Ley ), Little Grebe, 5+ Water Rail, 2 Snipe, Kingfisher, 2 Jay, 2 Redwing, 4+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 10+ Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest ( Strete Gate ), 2 Siskin, 5 Reed Bunting, 2 Cirl Bunting, Stoat

3.11.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Mistle Thrush, 70+ Redwing, 20+ Fieldfare

Dawlish Warren:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( in entrance bushes / main pond area ), Firecrest

Plymouth University:- Firecrest

Plymouth Hoe:- GREY PHALAROPE ( nr. Tinside Pool ), Great Northern Diver, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Otterton:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

2.11.20, Exmouth:- AMERICAN WIGEON ( m., viewed from end of road behind Marks & Spencer )

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( mid. Lower Ley ), Great Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper, 2 Crossbill, 66 Siskin

Plymouth Hoe:- GREY PHALAROPE ( nr. Tinside Pool ), 3 Great Northern Diver

Denbury:- 3 House Martin, 50+ Redwing

Bellever:- Jay

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Teal, Greenshank, 6 Black Tailed Godwit

Gidleigh:- Jay

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

South Huish:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 1 w., briefly ), CASPIAN GULL ( 1 w. ), 12 Teal, 15 Wigeon, 10  Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Ringed Plover, 8 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

Axe Estuary / Seaton Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET, Goosander

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

1.11.20, Exmouth:- AMERICAN WIGEON ( m., viewed from end of road behind Marks & Spencer ), 1,000 Wigeon

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7+ Redwing, 3 Goldcrest

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( Torcross ), Bittern ( from Bridge ), 2+ Water Rail, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, Swallow

Tinside Pool, Plymouth Hoe:- GREY PHALAROPE

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 6 Greenshank

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

South Huish:- Little Grebe, Wigeon, 30 Teal, 3 Snipe, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Raven, Water Pipit

Fremington Pill / Quay:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS, GREY PHALAROPE

South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, 2 Jay, Grey Wagtail, 4 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

31.10.20, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( Torcross ), Bittern ( from Bridge ), 30+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Arctic Tern, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 2+ Goldcrest, Firecrest

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 28 Teal, 4 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Raven

Exmouth:- AMERICAN WIGEON ( m., off Mudbank Lane )

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Plym Estuary:- 6 Goosander, 4 Wigeon, 3 Snipe, 17+ Turnstone

Berry Head:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, 5 Great Northern Diver, 11 Common Scoter, 2 Great Skua, 2 Arctic Skua, 2 Pomarine Skua, 2 Black Redstart

South Huish:- 16 Wigeon, 7 Teal, Mediterranean Gull, Otter

30.10.20, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( from Stokeley Bay Hide ), CASPIAN GULL ( Polish ringed, 3 c.y., on beach )

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest

Ilsington:- Black Redstart ( f. / imm. )

South Huish:- 35 Teal, 5 Wigeon, Black Tailed Godwit

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

Fremington Pill:- GREY PHALAROPE

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Hedgehog

29.10.20, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

Tavistock:- 2 Goosander ( redhead, below Abbey Bridge )

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

nr. Aveton Gifford:- 8+ Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Red Throated Diver, Mediterranean Gull, Raven

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 7 Wigeon, 45 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit

Fremington Pill:- GREY PHALAROPE

Barnstaple:- 3 Redwing, 4 Fieldfare

28.10.20, Colyford Common:- CATTLE EGRET

Cockwood:- 44 CATTLE EGRET  ( nr. Cockwood Steps layby )

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Torcross ), Swallow

Dawlish Warren:- Eider ( m. ), 15 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, Little Stint ( juv. ), 34 Ringed Plover, 3 Sanderling, 300 Dunlin, Merlin, Yellow Leg Gull ( 3 w. ), Rock Pipit ( littoralis, colour ringed )

Easton, Exe Estuary:- 4 CATTLE EGRET

Barn Hill, Dartmoor:- 2 Raven

Plympton:- Blackcap ( f. / imm. )

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver

South Huish:- 55 Teal, 5 Wigeon, Black Tailed Godwit

Aveton Gifford:- Cirl Bunting

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

27.10.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Redwing, 3 Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaf, 3 Goldcrest

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Cadover:- 200+ Golden Plover, Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, Grey Wagtail

Modbury:- Tawny Owl

Dawlish Warren:- 44 CATTLE EGRET, BAIRD'S SANDPIPER ( juv. ), Eider ( m. ), Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Grey Plover, Merlin

Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull ( 1 w. )

Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Jay

Postbridge:- Raven, 30 Fieldfare

Ilsington:- Jay, Black Redstart ( f. / imm. ), 50+ Redwing, Mistle Thrush, 2 Siskin ( m., f. )

Sidbury:- Tawny Owl, 3 Redwing, 2 Roe Deer

Berry Head:- 5 Brent Goose, 14 Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, 4 Arctic Skua, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 5 Harbour Porpoise

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

26.10.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Redwing, 4 Mistle Thrush

Shipley Bridge / Avon Dam:- 5 Ring Ouzel, Green Woodpecker, 12 Fieldfare

Plympton:- 2 Black Redstart ( f., Compass Drive )

Lundy:- WHITE'S THRUSH

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Dunlin, 2 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 40 Teal, 8 Wigeon, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull

Plym Estuary:- Little Grebe, 4 Wigeon, Ringed Plover

Dawlish:- 2 Red Throated Diver

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Sidbury:- 3 Redwing, 2 Mistle Thrush

Ilsington:- 8+ Redwing, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, Siskin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Painted Lady

25.10.20, West Charleton Marsh:- 73 Teal, Water Rail, Kingfisher

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Lundy:- WHITE'S THRUSH

Plymstock:- Ringneck Parakeet, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, 2 Hedgehog

Plympton:- Black Redstart ( f., briefly )

Berry Head:- Rock Pipit, 2 Black Redstart, 2 Firecrest

Dartmouth:- Firecrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

South Huish:- 10 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Lapwing, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Bolt Tail:- Merlin

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Bittern ( Strete Gate ), 20+ Tufted Duck, 5 Gadwall, Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting, Reed Bunting

Fremington Pill:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank

Dawlish Warren:- SNOW BUNTING ( briefly )

Plym Estuary:- 5 Mandarin, 4 Wigeon, Snipe, 7 Greenshank, 15 Turnstone, Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Painted Lady

24.10.20, South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 4 Greenshank, Water Pipit

East Portlemouth:- Short Eared Owl, Wheatear, 2 Cirl Bunting

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Manx Shearwater, 2 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 2 Puffin, 5 Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, 7 Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, Merlin, Black Redstart

Plympton:- 3 Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Plymstock:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet

Axe Estuary:- CASPIAN GULL ( 1 w., briefly ), 3 Yellow Leg Gull

Barnstaple:- Stoat

23.10.20, Start Point:- Merlin, 67 Swallow, House Martin, 2 Fieldfare, Black Redstart, 2 Firecrest,  2 Brambling, 16 Siskin, Redpoll, 2 Reed Bunting

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 100 Teal, 6 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull

Trowlesworthy / Cadover:- 2 Ring Ouzel, Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush, 150 Fieldfare

Soar:- Redstart ( f., at farm, prob. P. samamisicus )

South Huish:- 12 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 9 Mediterranean Gull

Yealmpton:- Redwing, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- Mediterranean Gull, Chiffchaff, 3 Lunar Underwing Moth, 10 Large Wainscot, Feathered Ranunculus, Garden Carpet, Yellow Line Quaker, Dark Chestnut, 2 Large Yellow Underwing

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Stock Dove, Raven, 2 Jay, 3 Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, Silver Y Moth, 3 Lunar Underwing, Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Red Green Carpet, 3 Dark Chestnut, 3 Beaded Chestnut, Green Brindled Crescent

22.10.20, Lundy:- WHITE'S THRUSH

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 4 Greenshank, Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Trowlesworthy / Cadover:- 2 Ring Ouzel

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Mistle Thrush, 4 Goldcrest

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 4 Little Grebe, 5 Gadwall, 20+ Tufted Duck, 3 Teal, 10+ Water Rail, Kingfisher, 11 Swallow, 2 Jay, 8+ Cetti's Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 8+ Goldcrest

Noss Mayo:- 2 Jay

Gutter Tor:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 10 Turnstone, 7 Dunlin

South Milton Ley:- Little Grebe, 2 Swallow

Plympton:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin

Newton Ferrers:- 2 Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- Dipper, Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- 2 Swallow, 3 Lunar Underwing Moth, 11 Large Wainscot

Soar:- 6+ Ring Ouzel, Swallow, Painted Lady

21.10.20, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl. 2 Hedgehog

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Dawlish Warren:- Water Rail, 3+ Cirl Bunting

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 50+ Teal, 4 Wigeon, 3 Mediterrannean Gull

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Water Rail, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Cetti's Warbler

Plympton:- Raven, Jay, Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- Mistle Thrush

​Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail

Thurlestone:- Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 2 Fieldfare, 7+ Chiffchaff, 9 Large Wainscot, Square Spot Rustic, Vines Rustic, Green Brindled Crescent

 

 

20.10.20, Trowlesworthy / Cadover:- 11 Goosander, 60 Golden Plover, 30 Redwing, 50 Fieldfare

Berry Head:- BLACK GUILLEMOT ( on sea )

A379 / Harraton Cross:- Hobby

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 30+ Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall, 2 Water Rail, Kingfisher, Jay, 3+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 23 Cirl Bunting

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, 4 Swallow

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 100 Teal, Green Sandpiper, 4 Greenshank, 4 Mediterranean Gull,  Water Pipit, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest

South Huish:- 95 Teal, 12 Wigeon, 4 Black Tailed Godwit

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Turnstone, 6 Ringed Plover, Grey Plover, Great Skua, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Seaton Marshes:- 4 Little Grebe, 3 Wigeon, 5 Teal, Dunlin, 26 Black Tailed Godwit, 13 Lapwing, 2 Rock Pipit

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Hedgehog

19.10.20, Start Point:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( farmyard ), 4+ Chiffchaff, 5+ Goldcrest, Firecrest, 4 Redpoll, 6+ Siskin, 3 Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- 2+ Water Rail, 3+ Kingfisher, 11 Swallow, 2 Jay, Siskin, Reed Bunting

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Raven

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Berry Head:- 1+ YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, 10+ Redwing

Trowlesworthy / Cadover:- 3+ Ring Ouzel, Merlin, Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, 2+ Redwing, 60+ Fieldfare

Lundy:- LITTLE BUNTING ( trapped & ringed )

Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff

Dawlish Warren:- 42 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Little Stint, Golden Plover, 2 Sandwich Tern

Warleigh Point, River Tamar:- OSPREY

Thurlestone Bay:- Wigeon ( f. ), 10 Dunlin, 5 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 70 Teal, 25 Wigeon, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Bellever:- 2 Woodcock, Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, 3 Jay, 2 Roe Deer

Thurlestone / Golf Course:- 2 Redpoll, 9 Siskin, 12 Lunar Underwing Moth, Rustic, Black Rustic, Autumnal Rustic, Feathered Ranunculus, 28 Large Wainscot, Large Yellow Underwing, Brindled Ochre, 2 Setaceous Hebrew Character

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Stock Dove, Raven, Chiffchaff, 13 Lunar Underwing Moth, Black Rustic, Red Line Quaker, 2 Feathered Ranunculus, 3 Common Marbled Carpet, 8 Beaded Chestnut

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

18.10.20, Start Point:- Short Eared Owl ( over car park )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 22 Stock Dove, Raven, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Hedgehog

Trowlesworthy / Cadover:- 3+ Ring Ouzel

Aveton Gifford:- Redstart

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Greylag Goose, 2 Lapwing

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 2 Little Grebe, 6 Mandarin,Wigeon,  7 Greenshank, Snipe, Common Sandpiper, 4 Ringneck Parakeet, Kingfisher, 9+ Stock Dove, 2 Jay, 2 Chiffchaff

Ernesettle / Tamar Estuary:- 63 Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, Chiffchaff

Yelland Pool:- GREAT REED WARBLER

Fremington Pill:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank

Exminster Marshes:- Marsh Harrier, 2 Spotted Redshank, 3 Crossbill

Dawlish Warren:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 5 CATTLE EGRET, 3 Short Eared Owl, 2 Gadwall, Reed Warbler, 17 Redpoll

Thurlestone / Golf Course:- Grey Partridge, 3 Redwing, 7 Lunar Underwing Moth, 2 Black Rustic, 2 Common Marbled Carpet, Angle Shades, 4 Red Line Quaker, 10 Large Wainscot

Noss Mayo:- Southern Hawker

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

 

17.10.20, Trowlesworthy / Cadover:- 1+ Ring Ouzel ( feeding in bushes, viewed from path to Trowlesworthy Farm ), Goosander ( f. ), 5 Teal, 2 Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 9 Swallow, 4 Raven, 45 Redwing, 28 Fieldfare, 2 Goldcrest, Reed Bunting

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 3 CATTLE EGRET, 50+ Teal, 2 Lapwing, 4 Greenshank, Kingfisher, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Cirl Bunting, Reed Bunting

Shipley Bridge / Avon Dam:- 2 + Ring Ouzel, 3 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail

Thurlestone Bay:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( in off ), Brent Goose, 8 Dunlin, 5 Turnstone, 5 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 11 Wigeon, 75 Teal, 2 Gadwall ( m. ), 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Central Park, Plymouth:- 12+ Ringneck Parakeet, 4 Redwing

Tavy Cleave:- 12 Ring Ouzel, Mistle Thrush, 5+ Fieldfare

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 3 Hedgehog

16.10.20, Powderham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 20 CATTLE EGRET ( all on main pond )

Shipley Bridge / Avon Dam:- 5 Ring Ouzel

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 4 Greenshank, Kingfisher, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting

South Milton Ley:- 6 Redwing, Fieldfare, Blackcap, 30 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Redpoll, Siskin

Trowlesworthy / Cadover:- 4+ Ring Ouzel ( feeding in bushes, viewed from path to Trowlesworthy Farm ), Snipe, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 7 Swallow, Raven, 5 Mistle Thrush, 40+ Redwing, 200 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, 6 Goldcrest, Fallow Deer, Small Copper

Plympton:- Goldcrest

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 3 Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 22 Stock Dove, 7 Swallow, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Fox, 16 Lunar Underwing Moth, Black Rustic, 3 Green Brindled Crescent, 13 Beaded Chestnut, Red Line Quaker

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

15.10.20, South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( from hide, spends long periods out of sight ), 26 Wigeon, 4 Greenshank, 2 Lapwing, 2 Dunlin, Water Pipit

Start Point:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( behind farm pond ), Ring Ouzel ( m ), Raven, Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 5+ Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest, Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull

Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, Mistle Thrush, 2 Cirl Bunting

South Milton:- 2 Redwing

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 3 Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Jay, 2 Chiffchaff

Ilsington:- 4 Swallow, 6 Redwing

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Adder

Thurlestone:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( briefly in private garden ), 2 Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, 8 Redpoll, 33 Lunar Underwing Moth, 12 Large Wainscot, Garden Carpet, 2 Large Yellow Underwing, Lesser Yellow Underwing, Feathered Ranunculus

14.10.20, South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( from hide ), CATTLE EGRET, 3 Little Grebe, 4 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Trowlesworthy / Cadover:- Ring Ouzel ( feeding in bushes, viewed from path to Trowlesworthy Farm ), 200 Golden Plover, 3 Raven, 16 Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, 6 Siskin

Churchstow:- Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff

Bellever:- Hen Harrier, 3 Green Woodpecker, 7 Crossbill, 5 Roe Deer

Plympton:- Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Silver Y Moth

Thurlestone:- 8 Swallow,  Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, 17 Lunar Underwing Moth, 7 Large Wainscot, Black Rustic

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

13.10.20, Lundy:- WHITE'S THRUSH, Merlin

Warren House Inn:- 10+ Golden Plover, Reed Bunting

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, 4 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 35 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, White Wagtail, Reed Bunting

Princetown:- Merlin

Yelverton:- 10+ Redwing

Lower Tamar Lake:- Kingfisher, 2 Willow Tit

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 60 Teal,7  Greenshank, Yellow Legged Gull, 2 Kingfisher

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 2 Jay, Grey Wagtail, 3 Goldcrest

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, 3 Hedgehog

Modbury:- Roe Deer

Thurlestone:- 21 Lunar Underwing Moth, 7 Large Wainscot, Black Rustic

Plymstock:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

12.10.20, Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter, 3 Wigeon, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 35 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Swallow, 2 Reed Bunting

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, Kingfisher

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Hedgehog

Yealmpton:- of interest African Pied Crow ( escape, over A379 )

Bratton Fleming:- 3 Redwing

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, Jay, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 28 Lunar Underwing Moth, 3 Black Rustic, 6 Beaded Chestnut, 2 Green Brindled Crescent

Paignton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

St. Marychurch:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- 34 Lunar Underwing Moth, 9 Large Wainscot, L Album Wainscot, 2 Green Brindled Crescent, Feathered Ranunculus, Red Line Quaker, Common Marbled Carpet

11.10.20, Budleigh Salterton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( briefly in private garden )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Jay, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Redpoll

Thurlestone Golf Course:- Lapwing, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear, 35 Siskin ( over )

Exe Estuary:- 20+ CATTLE EGRET

Churchstow:- 7 Swallow

East Portlemouth:- 2 Wheatear, Garden Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Ockment Hill:- 5 Golden Plover

Ilsington:- 4 Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap ( f. ), 2 Siskin

Totnes:- Tawny Owl, 3 Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 33 Lunar Underwing Moth, 12 Large Wainscot,  Common Wainscot, Autumnal Rustic, Black Rustic, Green Brindled Crescent, Brindled Green, Pink Barred Sallow

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

Three Beaches, Torbay:- Clouded Yellow

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

10.10.20, Shipley Bridge / Avon Dam:- 2 Raven, Jay, 10+ Ring Ouzel, 3 Mistle Thrush, 2 Grey Wagtail, 3+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Berry Head:- 2+ YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

Cadover / Trowlesworthy:- Hen Harrier ( m., over 08:15 )

Gidleigh:- Grey Wagtail ( North Teign River )

Blackdown Rings:- Swallow

Gara Bridge:- 2 Raven, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit, 2 Siskin

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 10 Teal, 2 Greenshank, Kingfisher

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 8 Greenshank, 22 Swallow

Yelverton:- 4 Crossbill ( over )

Bellever:- Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Raven, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- 2 Green Brindled Crescent Moth, Black Rustic, 20 Lunar Underwing, 9 Large Wainscot, Rosy Rustic, Chestnut, Red Line Quaker, 2 Brindled Green

9.10.20, Ringmore Down / Trowlesworthy:- 200 Golden Plover

Brisworthy & New Park, nr. Cadover:- 1+ Golden Plover, 4 Redwing, Siskin

Puslinch:- 2 Raven

Newton Ferrers:- 2 Mistle Thrush

Bellever:- 2 Jay, Dipper

Soar:- White Wagtail, 2+ Blackcap ( m. ), 10+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Mediterranean Gull

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 60 Teal, 8 Greenshank, 8 Swallow, House Martin

South Milton Ley:- 3 Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone:- Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Crossbill, Green Carpet Moth, 26 Lunar Underwing, Black Rustic, 13 Large Wainscot

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

8.10.20, Slapton:- Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, 200+ Swallow ( Deer Bridge ), 4 Jay, 4+ Cetti's Warbler, 10+ Chiffchaff, 4+ Goldcrest, Cirl Bunting, Reed Bunting

East Allington:- 5 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7 Stock Dove, Raven, Jay, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 25 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 22 Swallow

Ilsington:- 20+ Swallow, 3 Mistle Thrush, 2 Siskin

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

7.10.20, Lundy:- WHITE'S THRUSH

Budleigh Salterton:- Grey Wagtail

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, Raven, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Yealmpton:- Swallow, Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest

Labrador Bay:- 25+ Siskin

Cadover / Trowlesworthy:- Merlin

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, Dunlin, 2 Black Tailed Godwit

East Soar:- 2 Swallow, 3 Raven, Jay, Wheatear, 3+ Ring Ouzel, 10+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting

Ilsington:- 10+ House Martin

Thurlestone / Golf Course:- 4 Mediterranean Gull, Green Woodpecker, 4 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 28 Siskin, 27 Lunar Underwing Moth, Snout, Beaded Chestnut, 2 Large Wainscot, Brown Spot Pinion, Pinion Streaked Snout

Okehampton:- Raven, 3 Hedgehog

Totnes:- Tawny Owl, 4 Hedgehog

6.10.20, Dawlish Warren:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

East Soar:- 4 Swallow, Ring Ouzel

Cadover / Trowlesworthy:- Wheatear, 2 Whinchat

Collaton:- Swallow

Beesands:- 4 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull, 5 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 35 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Bay / Golf Course:- Grey Plover, Wheatear

Kingsbridge Estuary:- Greenshank

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, Jay, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 3 Hedgehog

Preston, Paignton:- Wall Brown

Kingskerswell:- Clouded Yellow

5.10.20, Slapton:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern, 5 Swallow, Sand Martin, 4+ Cetti's Warbler

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Raven, Mistle Thrush

Chillington:- Jay

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5+ Swallow, 2 Raven, Wheatear, Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay / Golf Course:- Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear

Haytor:- 2 Lapwing

South Huish:- 40 Teal, 3 Wigeon, Black Tailed Godwit, 9 Snipe, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone:- 21 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Wheatear, Tree Pipit

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Kingfisher

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

4.10.20, Sidmouth:- 6 House Martin

Powderham, Exe Estuary:- 12+ CATTLE EGRET

Aveton Gifford:- Mistle Thrush, 6 Goldcrest, Firecrest

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

3.10.20, Great Torrington:- Swallow

East Portlemouth:- 2 Swallow, Wheatear, 2 Cirl Bunting

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 6 Brent Goose, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Bay:- 24 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Dunlin, 2 Turnstone, 4 Swallow, 11 House Martin

Sidmouth:- 30+ House Martin

St. Marychurch:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- 3 Hedgehog

2.10.20, Slapton:- 10+ Mediterranean Gull

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, 2 Wheatear, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Bowcombe Creek:- Snipe, Kingfisher

Thurlestone Bay / Golf Course:- 10 Pintail, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, Wheatear

South Huish:- 4 Sand Martin

Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Jay, Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone:- 24 Swallow, 15 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, Siskin

Axe Estuary:- Pink Footed Goose, 20+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin

1.10.20, Slapton:- Red Throated Diver ( S/pl. ), 5 Tufted Duck, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, 10+ Cetti's Warbler, 3 Goldcrest

East Allington:- 2 Swallow

Slapton Village:- Raven, Jay, 2 Mistle Thrush

Thurlestone Bay:- Dunlin, Arctic Skua ( juv. )

South Huish:- 20 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Mediterranean Gull, Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 23 Swallow, Sand Martin, Siskin

Aveton Gifford:- Jay, 2 Blackcap

Bellever:- Tawny Owl

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

30.9.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Stock Dove, 3+ Mistle Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, 7 Sandwich Tern, Raven

South Huish:- 20 Teal, Shoveler, 3 Dunlin, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull, 22 Swallow

Beesands:- Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull

Chillington:- Vestal Moth

29.9.20, Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- 2 Swallow

Plympton:- Jay, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest

Yealmpton:- WHITE STORK ( over, a.m. )

Noss Mayo:- Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 20 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Snipe, Yellow Wagtail

South Milton Ley:- 3+ Water Rail, 10 Swallow, 5 Jay, 3 Cetti's Warbler, 20 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest

Sidbury / Donkey Sanctuary:- 12 Swallow, Raven, Wheatear, 2 Goldcrest

Sidford:- Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail

Thurlestone:- 55 Swallow, Siskin, 2 Common Wainscot, 3  Lunar Underwing, Square Spot Rustic

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

28.9.20, East Soar:- 2 Golden Plover, 1+ Ringed Plover, 5 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Ring Ouzel ( nr. pond ), 2 Mistle Thrush, Yellow Wagtail, 4+ White Wagtail, Wheatear, Blackcap, 12+ Chiffchaff, Pied Flycatcher, 2 Goldcrest, 6+ Siskin ( over ), 2 Cirl Bunting

Wembury:- 3 Grey Plover, 3 Ringed Plover, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap

Thurlestone Bay:- 45 Balearic Shearwater, 5 Common Scoter, Teal, Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- SPOONBILL

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker

Sidbury / Donkey Sanctuary:- 3 Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff

Ringmore:- WHITE STORK

Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- 2 Kingfisher, 2 Swallow

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- 5 Swallow, Green Carpet Moth, Rosy Rustic, Beaded Chestnut, Crescent Dart, Double Striped Pug, 8 Large Wainscot, 9 Lunar Underwing

27.9.20, Ernesettle / Tamar Estuary:- 6 Teal, 6 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, 8 Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher

Bellever:- Merlin, 3 Dipper, 2 Crossbill

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Hen Tor:- 6 Golden Plover, 4 Raven

Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 30+ Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Haldon:- 40+ Siskin ( over ), 5 Crossbill

Teignmouth Seafront:- 3 Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Bay:- Balearic Shearwater, 12 Teal, 12 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 15 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- 4 Swallow, 10 House Martin, Raven, Painted Lady, 3 Comma, 2 Small Copper

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 25 Stock Dove, 6 Swallow, 7 Mistle Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff, Green Carpet Moth, 5 Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Black Rustic, 2 Square Spot Rustic, 3 Lunar Underwing

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 15 Swallow, 3 Siskin, Light Emerald Moth, 4 Large Wainscot, Rosy Rustic, Large Yellow Underwing, Lunar Underwing, Delicate

26.9.20, Dawlish:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( in private garden )

Start Point:- 10+ Swallow

South Huish:- 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Yellow Wagtail

Slapton:- 10+ Swallow

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Poundsgate:- Swallow

Aveton Gifford:- 8 Siskin ( over )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 40+ Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff

New Bridge Hill, Dartmoor:- Green Wodpecker, 2 Small Copper

Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Painted Lady, Comma

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- 3 Rosy Rustic, 4 Large Wainscot, 2 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Lunar Underwing, Square Spot Rustic, Small Square Spot, Black Rustic, Feathered Ranunculus, Crescent Dart

25.9.20, Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- Little Grebe, 2 Mandarin, 6 Greenshank, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Ringneck Parakeet, Kingfisher, Swallow, House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Ringed Plover, 6 Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

South Huish:- 2 Wigeon, 20 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone:- 8 Swallow, Wheatear, Redpoll

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Dartmouth:- 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

24.9.20, Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Common Scoter, 6 Dunlin, 2 Turnstone, Great Skua, 3 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 20 Teal, Shoveler ( juv, ), 8 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Dunlin, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Swallow

River Tamar:- OSPREY ( from boat )

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

23.9.20, Fremington Pill:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS, Greenshank, 50+ Swallow

Powderham, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Common Scoter, 17 Dunlin, Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 26 Teal, 2 Wigeon, Shoveler ( juv. ), 13 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Grey Plover, 31 Dunlin, 5 Snipe, 8 Mediterranean Gull, 9 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Yellow Wagtail

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

22.9.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 20+ Dunlin, 10+ Ringed Plover, Sanderling, 4 Turnstone, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 200+ Swallow

South Milton:- 2 Stock Dove, Jay

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 5 Greenshank, 8 Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpiper

Ernesettle, Plymouth:- OSPREY

Bowcombe Creek:- 3 Greeenshank, Kingfisher, 3 Stock Dove, Chiffchaff

Chillington:- 2 CATTLE EGRET ( over ), 20+ Swallow, 2 Raven, 3 Jay

Lopwell Dam:- OSPREY ( 14:20, moving upstream ), 5 Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove

Moretonhampstead:- Swallow

South Huish:- 1+ STONE CURLEW ( 08:00, briefly in bare field above thatched house, no sign 08:30 ), 18 Teal, Shoveler ( juv. ), Little Stint ( juv. ), Curlew Sandpiper, 11 Snipe, 16 Black Tailed Godwit, 43 Dunlin, 3 Grey Plover ( juv. ), 10+ Mediterranean Gull, 350+ Swallow, Yellow Wagtail ( over ), 4 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Hare

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7 Swallow, 2 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Silver Y Moth, 5 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Lesser Yellow Underwing, 6 Large Yellow Underwing, 8 Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Flounced Rustic, 3 Square Spot Rustic, Lunar Underwing, Snout, 2 Frosted Orange, Common Wainscot, Smoky Wainscot

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Totnes:- 3 Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

 

21.9.20, Dittisham / Dartmouth:- OSPREY

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

North Molton:- RED KITE

South Huish:- Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Dunlin, 15 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay / Golf Course:- 4 Sanderling, 4 Dunlin, 2 Turnstone, 18 Ringed Plover, 185 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 10 Wheatear, Whitethroat

Modbury:- 30+ Swallow

River Tamar:- 2 OSPREY ( from boat )

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- 70 Swallow, 10 Wheatear

Kingsbridge:- Wall Brown

Paignton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

20.9.20, Great Torrington:- Chiffchaff ( m. ), Siskin

Lopwell Dam:- 4 Little Grebe, 2 Common Sandpiper, Swallow, 2 Raven, 5 Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Fox Tor Mire:- Raven

Prawle Point:- Pied Flycatcher

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Common Scoter, 20 Dunlin, Knot, 3 Sanderling, 9 Turnstone, 11 Ringed Plover,  Wheatear

South Huish:- 25 Teal, Shoveler ( juv. ), Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, 15 Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Snipe, Grey Plover, 15 Dunlin, Ringed Plover

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- Ringed Plover, 2 Yellow Wagtail

Ilsington / Haytor Vale:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 10 Swallow, 20 House Martin, 5 Mistle Thrush, 3 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap ( f. ), 6 Chiffchaff, Siskin

River Tamar:- OSPREY ( from boat )

East Portlemouth:- 20+ Swallow, 3 Wheatear, Whinchat, Willow Warbler, 3+ Cirl Bunting

Chillington:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( over )

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Southern Hawker, 2 Silver Y Moth, Burnished Brass, Common Wainscot, Lunar Underwing, Phoenix, 3 Garden Carpet, Common Carpet, 11 Green Carpet, 7 Common Marbled Carpet, 9 Brimstone, 5 Light Emerald, 4 Snout, Flame Shoulder, 11 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 8 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Lesser Yellow Underwing, 7 Square Spot Rustic, Flounced Rustic

Thurlestone:- 440 Swallow, Yellow Wagtail ( over ), Silver Y Moth, Flounced Rustic, Burnished Brass, 4 Brimstone, 3 Light Emerald, 4 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 13 Square Spot Rustic, 7 Small Square Spot, Willow Beauty, 7 Large Yellow Underwing, Leser Yellow Underwing, 10 Large Wainscot, 8 Common Wainscot, 2 Vines Rustic, Rosy Rustic, Lunar Underwing, 3 Garden Carpet, 3 Green Carpet, Common Carpet, Double Striped Pug, Delicate, Frosted Orange, 3 Angle Shades. 2 Snout, Bloxworth Snout

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff ( m. ), Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker

Paignton:- Small Copper

19.9.20, South Huish:- 20 Teal, Shoveler ( juv. ), 2 Snipe, Little Stint ( juv. ), 15 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 40 Dunlin, 6 Turnstone, 3 Sanderling, 5 Ringed Plover, Wheatear

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 32 Teal, 25 Dunlin, 7 Greenshank

Dartmouth:- Firecrest, 2 Goldcrest

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Broad Down, Postbridge:- Snipe, 8 Golden Plover

Flat Tor:- 2 Snipe

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Thurlestone:- Convolvulous Hawkmoth, 5 Common Wainscot, 5 Large Wainscot, 4 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Lesser Yellow Underwing, Least Yellow Underwing, 2 Snout, Small Square Spot, 7 Square Spot Rustic, Lunar Underwing, 2 Black Rustic, Light Emerald

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

18.9.20, Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Greenshank, Spotted Redshank

Collaton:- 3 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay / Golf Course:- 2 Wigeon, Golden Plover, Knot, 8 Ringed Plover, 6 Turnstone, 39 Dunlin, 5 Sanderling, Hobby, 10+ Wheatear

Yealmpton:- Swallow

South Huish:- 32 Teal, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, 5 Snipe

Belstone:- Swallow, Mistle Thrush

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Jay, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 15+ Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Common Darter

Thurlestone:- 120 Swallow, 30 House Martin, 4 Siskin, Convolvulous Hawkmoth, Burnished Brass, Common Wainscot, 2 Large Wainscot, 4 Large Yellow Underwing, Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Snout, 2 Brimstone, Small Square Spot, Square Spot Rustic, Lunar Underwing

Noss Mayo:- Humingbird Hawkmoth

17.9.20, Otter Estuary:- 43 Brent Goose

Great Torrington:- Chiffchaff ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Teal, Bar Tailed Godwit, 55 Dunlin, 4 Turnstone, 10 Ringed Plover, 5 Sanderling

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 5 Greenshank, Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, 12 Dunlin, Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 10 Wigeon, 30 Teal, Shoveler ( juv. ), 2 Curlew Sandpiper, 12 Dunlin, Ringed Plover ( juv. ), 20 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin

Headland Warren:- House Martin

Postbridge:- 2 Swallow

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Bolberry Down / Soar Mill Cove:- 5+ Swallow, Wheatear, Rock Pipit, Clouded Yellow

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Roe Deer

Stoke / Stoke Point:- 4 Swallow, Painted Lady, Comma

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 80+ Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, Comma, Common Darter

Thurlestone:- 225 Swallow, 140 House Martin, 6 Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail, Silver Y Moth, Vestal, 3 Angle Shades, Double Striped Pug, 2 Snout, Willow Beauty, 2 Rosy Rustic, 7 Large Wainscot, Common Wainscot, Dusy Thorn, 2 Vines Rustic, Lunar Underwing, 2 Flounced Rustic, Flame Shoulder, 4 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 7 Small Square Spot, 5 Square Spot Rustic

16.9.20, Cadover area:- 5 Goosander

Sidmouth:- 6 Turnstone

South Huish:- 5 Curlew Sandpiper

Pennycross, Plymouth:- Ringneck Parakeet

South Milton Ley:- 10,000+ Swallow ( to roost ), Cetti's Warbler, 15 Blackcap, 19 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest ( all these trapped & ringed ), 3 Spotted Flycatcher, Siskin

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 600+ Swallow ( over )

Bellever:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Wheatear, Roe Deer, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 2 Stock Dove, 30+ Swallow / House Martin, 2 Chiffchaff

Colebrook, Plympton:- Hobby, 2 Swift, 125 Swallow ( all these over S. )

Okehampton:- Hedgehog, Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker

Thurlestone:- 3 Vestal Moth, Frosted Orange, Snout, 2 Light Emerald, Common Marbled Carpet, Garden Carpet, Centre Barred Sallow, Double Striped Pug

Budleigh Salterton:- Clouded Yellow

15.9.20, Otter Estuary:- 43 Brent Goose, 3 Dunlin, Greenshank

Trowlesworthy, Cadover:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 9 Raven, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 6 Crossbill

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven, Wood Warbler, Hedgehog

Lydford:- 3 Swallow

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Sanderling, 3 Dunlin, 2 Turnstone, 12 Ringed Plover, 1,000+ Swallow

South Huish:- 25 Teal, Greenshank, 13 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Grey Wagtail

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, Common Rustic Moth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Stock Dove, Swallow, Raven, 2 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, 9 Brimstone Moth, 7 Common Marbled Carpet, 5 Snout, 9 Green Carpet, 5 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 2 Frosted Orange, 7 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Lesser Yellow Underwing, Square Spot Rustic, Garden Carpet, Canary Shouldered Thorn, Burnished Brass, Common Wainscot, Square Spot Rustic

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

14.9.20, Otterhead:- 36 Brent Goose

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Top Tor:- 12 Swallow, 200 House Martin, Wheatear

Pil Tor:- 500 House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Turnstone. Sanderling, Snipe, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 30 Teal, 5 Snipe, 15 Stock Dove, 2 Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, 2 Wheatear

St. Marychurch:- 3 Goldcrest

Beesands:- 2 Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone:- 21 Swallow, 220 House Martin, 3 Brimstone Moth, 3 Light Emerald, 2 Snout, 2 Willow Beauty, 2 Large Yellow Underwing, Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 3 Rosy Rustic, Flame Shoulder, 5 Small Square Spot, 8 Square Spot Rustic, Vines Rustic, 2 Common Wainscot, 2 Large Wainscot, Garden Carpet, 2 Small Dusty Wave, 2 Setaceous Hebrew Character, Lunar Underwing, Pink Barred Sallow

Weston coast path:- Green Woodpecker, 20 Swallow / House Martin, 2 Raven, Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, Clouded Yellow, Silver Y Moth

Berry Head:- Clouded Yellow, 3 Common Blue, 4 Wall Brown, 3 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Slapton:- Daubenton's Bat

13.9.20, Chillington:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( over )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

West Charleton Marsh:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, 5 Teal, 20+ Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Kingfisher, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Wembury:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 27 Mediterranean Gull, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 3 Cirl Bunting

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- 3 Mediterranean Gull

off Brixham:- 2 Manx Shearwater, 2 Sooty Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 3 Arctic Skua ( all these from boat trip )

St. Marychurch:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, 3 Jay

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, Raven, Jay, 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Brimstone Moth, 7 Common Marbled Carpet, Green Carpet, Light Emerald, 10 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 5 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Lesser Yellow Underwing, 2 Snout, 2 Rosy Rustic, Frosted Orange, Vines Rustic, Square Spot Rustic, Common Wainscot

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven, Holly Blue, Painted Lady, Comma, 2 Hedgehog

12.9.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Swallow, 4 Raven, 2 Jay, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Turnstone, 8 Dunlin

South Huish:- 15 Teal, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Gara Bridge:- Raven, Jay, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 3 Marsh Tit, 2 Siskin

East Portlemouth:- 6+ Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 3 Cirl Bunting

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Saltern Cove, Torbay:- Common Sandpiper

Thurlestone:- 18 Swallow, Jay,  3 Blackcap, Common Wainscot Moth, 2 Large Wainscot, 2 Light Emerald, Frosted Orange, Cloaked Minor, Small Square Spot, 20 Square Spot Rustic

Paignton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

11.9.20, Powderham Park:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over E. )

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Ringed Plover, 10+ Dunlin, 5+ Turnstone, 10+ Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Snipe, 10+ Swallow

Ashburton:- Nightjar ( roosting in private garden )

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Thurlestone Golf Course / Yarmer Beach:- 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 19 Dunlin, 7 Ringed Plover, 2 Swallow, 13 Wheatear, Whinchat, Chiffchaff

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- 9 Dunlin, 40+ Ringed Plover, Hobby, 4 Swallow, Raven, 4 Wheatear

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 3 Greenshank, 15+ Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, 2 Elephant Hawkmoth ( caterpillar )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Swallow, 2 Jay, 3 Chiffchaff, L Album Wainscot Moth, Light Emerald, 4 Snout, 6 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Large Yellow Underwing, Brimstone, Copper Underwing, Flame Shoulder, Flounced Rustic, Square Spot Rustic

10.9.20, Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, Siskin

Modbury:- Jay

Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone:- 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 20 Dunlin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 4 House Martin, 3 Chiffchaff

Ernesettle, Plymouth:- OSPREY

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Black Tern, 18 Dunlin, 7 Turnstone, Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 65 Swallow, 40 House Martin, Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail

Ashburton:- Nightjar ( roosting in private garden )

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 15 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, 6 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 15 House Martin

Plymstock:- 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Soar:- 20+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 20+ Yellow Wagtail, 2 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, Small Heath, Ringlet

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Common Lizard, Painted Lady

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- 2 Smoky Wainscot Moth, Large Yellow Underwing, Delicate, Willow Beauty, Square Spot Rustic, 2 Flounced Rustic, 2 Mottled Rustic, Vines Rustic, Small Square Spot, 2 Setaceous Hebrew Character, Flame Shoulder, Light Emerald

9.9.20, Wembury:- 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, 18 Turnstone, 38 Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Turnstone, 18 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, 14 Siskin ( over )

South Huish:- 30 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Snipe, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 5 Stock Dove

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- 20+ Swallow / House Martin, Southern Hawker, 6 Elephant Hawkmoth ( caterpillar )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Swallow, 6+ Chiffchaff, 3 Brimstone Moth, 11 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Rosy Rustic, 2 Flame Shoulder, 5 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 9 Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Common Carpet, 3 Green Carpet, 4 Snout, Copper Underwing, Dusky Thorn, 2 Lesser Yellow Underwing, Flounced Rustic, 4 Square Spot Rustic, Frosted Orange, Common Wainscot

Marldon:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- Large Wainscot Moth, Burnished Brass, Copper Underwing, Light Emerald, Small Dusty Wave, Dingy Footman

8.9.20, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven, 3 Hedgehog

Plympton:- Hobby, 2 Red Leg Partridge, Raven, Grey Wagtail

Belstone:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, 15 House Martin

Topsham:- 2 Scaup, 2 Pintail, 2 Pochard, 5+ Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, Knot, Whimbrel ( also of interest, Swan Goose )

Modbury:- 3 Swallow

Netton / Warren, Noss Mayo:- 4 Red Leg Partridge, 3 Swallow

Cox Tor:- Merlin ( f. )

Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone:- 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, 25 Dunlin / Sanderling

Thurlestone Bay:- 11 Manx Shearwater, 5 Turnstone, 35 Dunlin, Sanderling, Ringed Plover, 8 Swallow

South Huish:- 20 Teal, Ruff, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, Snipe

Maristow Quay:- OSPREY, Kingfisher

7.9.20, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Churchstow:- 2 Stock Dove

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter, 2 Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, 85 Dunlin, 2 Sanderling, Ringed Plover, 6 Turnstone, 18 Swallow, 32 House Martin, Grey Wagtail

South Huish:- 30 Teal, 2 Ruff, 2 Knot, 3 Curlew Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 28 Ringed Plover, 30 Dunlin, 4 Snipe, 25+ Stock Dove

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 8 Greenshank, 4 Black Tailed Godwit

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff

Kingsbridge Estuary:- OSPREY

Lopwell:- OSPREY

Preston, Paignton:- Green Woodpecker

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Southern Hawker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- Brimstone Moth, Large Ear, Copper Underwing, Snout, Large Yellow Underwing, 3 Double Striped Pug, 2 Flounced Rustic, 2 Willow Beauty, 4 Square Spot Rustic, 2 Common Wainscot

6.9.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Turnstone, 24 Dunlin, 2 Sanderling, 3 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 10+ Rock Pipit, Wheatear

South Huish:- 20+ Teal, 3 Knot, 2 Ruff, 3 Curlew Sandpiper, Ringed Plover, 5 Snipe, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Stock Dove, 3 Raven, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- 20+ Curlew Sandpiper

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

East Portlemouth:- Marsh Harrier ( f. ), 4 Cirl Bunting

Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone:- 15 Dunlin, 40 Ringed Plover, 2 Turnstone, 2 Sanderling, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit

Combe, Buckfastleigh:- Green Woodpecker

Avon Reservoir:- Grey Wagtail

Holne:- 2 Swallow

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 5 Greenshank

Sourton:- 4 Swallow

Bantham:- WRYNECK ( nr. RNLI building in car park )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl

Cadover / Trowlesworthy:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Raven, Whinchat, 7 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting

Lydford:- 2 Swallow ( also of interest Polecat, dead in road )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, Fox, Silver Y Moth, 11 Large Yellow Underwing, 4 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 2 Flounced Rustic, 3 Common Marbled Carpet, Light Emerald, Maidens Blush, 3 Garden Carpet, Copper Underwing

Huntingdon Warren:- Fox

5.9.20, Berry Pomeroy:- Hobby

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, 2 Jay

Whiddon Down:- 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 30 Dunlin, 4 Sanderling, 3 Ringed Plover, 5 Turnstone, 2 Grey Wagtail

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 25 Teal, 3 Knot, 10 Dunlin, 2 Ruff, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Salcombe:- Mediterranean Gull

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

 

4.9.20, Ivybridge:- 5+ WHITE STORK ( Stibb Farm, flew off, 06:30 )

Thurlestone Bay:- Sanderling, Turnstone, 5 Dunlin, 6 Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Wagtail, 10+ Rock Pipit

South Huish:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on overflow car park pool, 09:45 - 10:45 ), 20+ Teal, 4 Knot, 2 Ruff, 3 Curlew Sandpiper, 24 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Stock Dove, 10+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 6+ Yellow Wagtail, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Slapton:- WHITE STORK ( over )

Ivybridge:- 15 WHITE STORK ( over towards South Brent, 11:30 )

Denbury:- 12 Swallow, 25 House Martin

Lopwell Dam:- RED KITE ( over, 13:10 )

Exe Estuary:- GLOSSY IBIS

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- GLOSSY IBIS ( 0ver, 10:55 )

Bellever Woods:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, 2 Jay, 10 Goldcrest

East Dart River, Bellever:- 2 Dipper

Whiddon Down:- Tawny Owl

Cadover:- 6 Swallow, Goldcrest, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Plympton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Chiffchaff, 3 Setaceous Hebrew Character Moth, 2 Snout, 2 Rosy Rustic, 7 Large Yellow Underwing, Brimstone, 2 Flounced Rustic, Small Wainscot, Double Striped Pug, Small Phoenix, Square Spot Rustic

3.9.20, Ivybridge:- 5 WHITE STORK ( to roost, Stibb Farm )

Bere Ferrers:- OSPREY

Lee Mill:- 15 WHITE STORK ( over, 18:45 )

West Charleton Marsh:- 4 CATTLE EGRET

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

South Huish:- CATTLE EGRET, 25 Teal, 3 Knot, 2 Ruff, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, 20+ Dunlin, 10+ Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, 11 Snipe, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 15+ Mediterranean Gull, 2 Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, 2 Raven, 20+ Yellow Wagtail

Ernesettle, Plymouth:- WHITE STORK ( perched in tree opposite Digby Grove )

Thurlestone Bay:- Ruff, Turnstone, Sanderling, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 11 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern

Topsham:- 50 Pintail, 11+ Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Whimbrel

Postbridge:- 2 Swallow

Warren House Inn:- Raven

Bellever:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Raven, 4 Jay, 4 Mistle Thrush, 3 Roe Deer

Berry Head:- 5 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Great Skua, 5 Arctic Skua, Arctic Tern, 12 Sandwich Tern, 2 Swift, 50 Common Dolphin

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

2.9.20, Kingsbridge Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET ( over )

Plympton:- Hobby, Raven

Topsham:- 2 Garganey, Scaup, 10 Pintail, 4 Pochard, 11 Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, 3+ Knot, Common Sandpiper, 4 Avocet, 2 Greenshank, Whimbrel

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Lopwell:- WHITE STORK

Ernesettle, Plymouth:- WHITE STORK ( perched in tree opposite Digby Grove, 16:50 ) , Common Sandpiper, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Whitehill Yeo Clay Pit, Lee Moor:- 2 Little Grebe, 5 Tufted Duck, 6 Teal, Common Sandpiper, Wheatear

Cadover / Trowlesworthy:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), 3 Wheatear

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail

South Huish:- CATTLE EGRET, 2 Ruff, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, Knot ( juv. ), Green Sandpiper, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Dunlin, 4 Snipe, 2 Swift, 20 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Wheatear, Sedge Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Ringed Plover, 6 Dunlin, 4+ Mediterranean Gull

Modbury:- 8+ Swallow, 2 House Martin

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Bellever Woods:- Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- Silver Y Moth, Garden Carpet, Small Phoenix, Common Wave

1.9.20, Chillington:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( over )

Cadover area:- 5 Swallow, Jay, Mistle Thrush, Wheatear

Meldon:- 8 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, Knot, 8+ Ringed Plover, Turnstone, 20+ Dunlin / Sanderling, 7 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, 2 Wheatear

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

South Huish:- CATTLE EGRET, 20 Teal, Knot, 2 Ruff, 3 Curlew Sandpiper, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Green Sandpiper, 9 Snipe, Hobby, 55+ Yellow Wagtail, 4 Chiffchaff

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- 4 Wheatear, 2 Tree Pipit

Thurlestone:- 30 Swallow, 65 House Martin, 15 Sand Martin, Blackcap

Warleigh Point, R. Tamar:- OSPREY

Blackhole Marsh:- Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper

St. Marychurch:- Chiffchaff

Rippon Tor:- 2 Raven, 2 Wheatear ( juv. )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 25 Dunlin, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpiper, 2 Kingfisher, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Uplyme:- 3 Yellow Wagtail

Okehampton:- Raven

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Setaceous Hebrew Character Moth, 9 Large Yellow Underwing, Copper Underwing, Snout, Flame Shoulder, Rosy Rustic, Lesser Yellow Underwing, Square Spot Rustic, Flounced Rustic

Noss Mayo:- Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, 2  Silver Y

Venton, Lee Mill:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

31.8.20, Thurlestone Bay:- Common Sandpiper, 7 Ringed Plover, 5 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 20+ Teal, Ruff, Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Green Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 4+ Snipe, 30+ Swallow, 50+ House Martin, 20+ Sand Martin, Raven, 6+ Yellow Wagtail ( inc. f. Blue Headed ), Wheatear, 3 Sedge Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff

Trowlesworthy, Cadover:- 4 Wheatear

Crownhill Down:- Tree Pipit ( over )

South Milton Ley:- Tawny Owl, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Tree Pipit, 28 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 6 Reed Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, 7 Willow Warbler

Fremington:- OSPREY

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Stock Dove, 5 Swallow, Yellow Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff, Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- 2 Setaceous Hebrew Character Moth, 2 Canary Shouldered Thorn, Vine's Rustic, Mullein Wave, 2 Rosy Rustic, Common Marbled Carpet

30.8.20, South Milton:- Stock Dove, Jay, Blackcap

Thurlestone Bay:- GREY PHALAROPE ( 08:30, off S.Huish cafe ), 15 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, 4+ Mediterranean Gull

Trowlesworthy, Cadover:- 6 Sand Martin, 23+ Wheatear, Redstart, Whinchat

Saltern Cove:- Wheatear

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Wembury:- WOODCHAT SHRIKE ( 1w., from Coast Path, Seasons Point )

Gore Lane, Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- Swift, 35 Yellow Wagtail

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 20 Dunlin, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 4 Stock Dove, Swallow, 8 House Martin, Blackcap, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

South Huish:- 20+ Teal, Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 30+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 10 Sand Martin, Raven, 6 Wheatear, 2 White Wagtail, 3+ Yellow Wagtail, Cetti's Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff, Hare

Okehampton:- Raven, Roe Deer, 2 Hedgehog, Holly Blue, Painted Lady

Seaton Marshes:- 2+ Little Grebe, 15 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, 14 Dunlin, Kingfisher, 2 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, 2 Southern Hawker, Small Copper, Painted Lady, Comma

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff, 3 Silver Y Moth, 2 Snout, 2 Setaceous Hebrew Character, Garden Carpet, Purple Bar, 2 Square Spot Rustic, 6 Large Yellow Underwing, Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Rosy Rustic, Common Marbled Carpet, Flounced Rustic, Double Striped Pug

Thurlestone:- Silver Y Moth, Green Carpet, Chinese Character, 2 Snout, Buff Ermine

29.8.20, South Huish:- 10 Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Yellow Wagtail ( juv., overflow car park )

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Sanderling, 2 Turnstone,8  Wheatear

Trowlesworthy, Cadover:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), 3 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat

Meldon:- Raven

West Okement River:- Dipper

Warleigh Point:- OSPREY ( Bere Ferrers side of River Tavy )

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

East Portlemouth:- 2 Wheatear, Whinchat, Tree Pipit

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Stock Dove, 5 Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff, Comma

Sidford:- 3 Swallow, House Martin, Common Darter, 2 Common Blue

Dunscombe:- Green Woodpecker, 20+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 3 Raven, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Painted Lady, 3 Common Blue, 9 Silver Y Moth

St. Marychurch:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, 2 Jay, Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth, Silver Y

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Siskin ( 2 ad., 4 juv. ), Garden Carpet Moth, 2 Snout, Burnished Brass, Light Emerald

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

28.8.20, Kingsbridge:- Swift

Moretonhampstead:- 8 House Martin

Postbridge:- 4 Swallow, 6 House Martin

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven, Hedgehog

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

South Huish:- Knot, Black Tailed Godwit, 11+ Dunlin, 9+ Snipe, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, 30+ Swallow, 30+ House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, 3+ Yellow Wagtail

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Roe Deer

Thurlestone:- Frosted Orange Moth, Vine's Rustic, Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 2 Dark Sword Grass, Satin Wave, Large Wainscot, 2 Square Spot Rustic

27.8.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 11 Manx Shearwater, 7 Sanderling, 2 Dunlin, 2 Sandwich Tern, 2 Wheatear, 10+ Rock Pipit

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 20 Teal, Ruff, Knot, 5 Green Sandpiper, 2+ Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin, 6+ Snipe, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Greenshank, 6 Swift, 50+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 5 Sand Martin, Yellow Wagtail ( over ), 2 Wheatear, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- 2 SPOONBILL, 2 Scaup

Exe Estuary:- 2 SPOONBILL ( as above ), OSPREY, Slavonian Grebe

South Milton:- 2 Stock Dove, Jay

Cadover Bridge:- Swallow, House Martin, Raven

Mary Tavy:- Swallow

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- 4 Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 5 Greenshank, 19 Dunlin, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Whimbrel, Ruff

South Milton Ley:- Cetti's Warbler, 9 Blackcap, 3 Reed Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, 7 Willow Warbler ( all these trapped & ringed )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, 6 Silver Y Moth, 39 Large Yelow Underwing, 14 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Brimstone, 2 Angle Shades, Common Carpet, Green Carpet, 5 Flame Shoulder, 2 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 2 Rosy Rustic, Dark Sword Grass, Tawny Barred Angle, 2 Snout, 3 Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Common Wainscot, Common Rustic, 2 Flounced Rustic, Straw Dot, Small Square Spot, 2 Copper Underwing

Sidbury:- Kingfisher, 30+ Swallow / House Martin, 2 Chiffchaff, Migrant Hawker, 2 Southern Hawker, Grey Dagger ( caterpillar )

Meldon:- Stoat

St. Marychurch:- Clouded Yellow, Silver Y Moth

Thurlestone:- Spectacle Moth, Oak Eggar, Fen Wainscot, 4 Flounced Rustic, Common Wave, 5 Snout, Galium Carpet, 4 Vine's Rustic, Four Spotted Footman, Canary Shouldered Thorn, Dark Sword Grass, Common Pug

26.8.20, Saltern Cove:- 3 Common Sandpiper

Mary Tavy:- House Martin

Topsham:- 2 SPOONBILL

Bere Alston:- OSPREY ( over )

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Sandwich Tern, 10 Sanderling, 3 Dunlin, 3 Turnstone, 3 Ringed Plover, Wheatear

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Redstart, Emperor Dragonfly

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, Jersey Tiger Moth

25.8.20, Berry Head:- FEA'S PETREL ( S., 08:30 ), 2 Great Shearwater, 400 Manx Shearwater, 3 Balearic Shearwater, 10 Storm Petrel, 4 Arctic Skua,  Mediterranean Gull, 6 Common Tern, Arctic Tern ( juv. ), 6 Common Dolphin

Thurlestone Bay:- 15 Common Scoter, 17 Turnstone, 9 Ringed Plover, 7 Sanderling, 8 Dunlin, Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 10 Teal, Green Sandpiper, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Ruff, 30 Swallow

Modbury:- 3 Swallow, Jay

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Raven

Topsham:- 2 SPOONBILL

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Aveton Gifford:- Weasel

24.8.20, St. Marychurch:-  OSPREY ( 12:00, over S. )

Lopwell:- RED KITE

Topsham:- 2 SPOONBILL

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 4 CATTLE EGRET ( over ), Little Stint ( briefly ), 10 Teal, Green Sandpiper, 5 Dunlin, 4 Snipe, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Greenshank, 30 Swallow, 15 House Martin

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 3 Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpiper, 4 Common Sandpiper, 30 Dunlin, 15 Ringed Plover, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Whimbrel, Pied Flycatcher ( juv. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, 10+ Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Thurlestone:- 3 Spectacle Moth, Double Striped Pug, Purple Bar, Small Wainscot, Small Square Spot, Triple Spotted Clay, Gold Spot

23.8.20, Central Park, Plymouth:- 20+ Ringneck Parakeet

Lopwell:- RED KITE

Dawlish Warren:- MELODIOUS WARBLER

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( viewed from steps at R. Kenn, flew into Powderham Park )

Wembury:- 9 Turnstone, Whimbrel, 13 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, 11 Swallow, 4 Whitethroat, 2 Cirl Bunting

Topsham:- 2 SPOONBILL

Hart Tor:- 30 Swallow

Row Tor:- 15 Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 15 Dunlin, Wheatear, Kingfisher, Reed Warbler

South Huish:- Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, Green Sandpiper, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Wheatear

Okehampton:- 10 House Martin, 2 Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- 18 Swallow / House Martin, 2 Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth, Southern Hawker

Tamar Estuary:- OSPREY ( from Ernesettle ), 2 Jersey Tiger Moth

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Turnstone, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

22.8.20, Dawlish Warren:- MELODIOUS WARBLER

Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY, Greenshank, 5 Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY ( as above ), 3 Greenshank, Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, 8 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Dunlin

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, Turnstone, Sanderling, Dunlin, Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 10 Teal, Green Sandpiper, Dunlin, 8 Swallow, 5 Sand Martin, 6 Wheatear

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog, Silver Washed Fritillary

21.8.20, Topsham:- 2 SPOONBILL

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Dawlish Warren:- MELODIOUS WARBLER

Thurlestone Bay:- 62 Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, 12 Ringed Plover, 2 Turnstone, 3 Sanderling

Salcombe:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Modbury:- 14 Swallow, 3 House Martin

Noss Mayo:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

20.8.20, Topsham:- 2 SPOONBILL

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 3 Swallow

Hatherleigh:- 3 Barn Owl

Tamar Estuary:- OSPREY

Dawlish Warren:- MELODIOUS WARBLER

Thurlestone Bay:- 29 Manx Shearwater, Turnstone, 3 Sanderling, Mediterranean Gull, 8 Sandwich Tern ( also 4 commic tern )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 8 Teal, 5 Greenshank, 3 Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, 17 Dunlin, 2 Whimbrel, 2 Ringed Plover

nr. South Milton Ley:- Siskin ( juv. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

19.8.20, Topsham:- 2 SPOONBILL

Collaton:- 4 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 150 Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, 14 Common Scoter, Knot, 6 Whimbrel, 10+ Sanderling, Ringed Plover, 2+ Turnstone, Great Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 5 Greenshank, 4 Common Sandpiper, 16 Dunlin, Whimbrel

Dawlish Warren:- MELODIOUS WARBLER

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow

Berry Head:- 2 Great Shearwater, 400 Manx Shearwater, 38 Balearic Shearwater, 17 Common Scoter, 2 Great Skua, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv, ), Arctic Tern, Common Tern, 6+ Common Dolphin, 6+ Harbour Porpoise

18.8.20, Dawlish Warren:- MELODIOUS WARBLER

Bench Tor:- 24+ Swallow, 11 House Martin, 2 Raven

St. Marychurch:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven

Postbridge:- Swallow

Bellever Youth Hostel:- Swallow, 2 House Martin

Bellever Woods:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Thurlestone Bay:- 23 Manx Shearwater, Sanderling, Turnstone

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 8 Teal, 2 Green Sandpiper, 5 Dunlin, 6 Snipe, Wheatear ( juv. )

South Milton Ley:- Hobby ( juv. ), 2 Swift, 75 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap, 15 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, 7 Chiffchaff ( all warblers trapped & ringed )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 4 Teal, Whimbrel, 17 Dunlin, 14 Ringed Plover, 3 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, Sedge Warbler

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, Jersey Tiger Moth

Noss Mayo:- Jersey Tiger Moth

17.8.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 14 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Whimbrel, 6 Turnstone ( also of interest 8 dolphin )

South Huish:- 8 Teal, 2 Dunlin, 2 Snipe, 2 Reed Warbler, Whitethroat

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 8+ Swallow

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Meldon:- Green Woodpecker, 30 Swallow / House Martin, 4 Raven, 2 Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Stoke Point NT car park / Netton Island:- 3 Chiffchaff, Common Blue, Gatekeeper

Dunscombe, nr. Sidmouth:- 20+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Raven, Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Common Lizard, 2 Holly Blue, 5+ Common Blue, Brown Argus, Painted Lady, 15+ Silver Y, Six Spot Burnet, Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

16.8.20, Thurlestone Bay:- Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 20+ Swallow, Wheatear, 30+ Rock Pipit

Blackhole Marsh:- OSPREY, Little Stint, Wood Sandpiper

Kingsbridge Estuary:- OSPREY ( from Snapes Point ), 2 Cirl Bunting

Okehampton:- Raven

West Charleton Marsh:- Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Cirl Bunting

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 30 Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, 3 Greenshank, Kingfisher, 2 Swallow

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- Knot, Common Sandpiper, 32 Black Tailed Godwit, Chiffchaff

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 8 Mandarin, 3 Common Sandpiper, 4 Greenshank, 4 Ringneck Parakeet, Kingfisher

RHS Rosemoor:- 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, Elephant Hawkmoth, 3 Jersey Tiger

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 8 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 3 Snipe, 40+ Swallow, 6+ House Martin, 8 Raven, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Hare

Sidbury:- 18 Swallow, 20 House Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Southern Hawker ( f. ), Gatekeeper

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7 Swallow, Raven, 17 Silver Y Moth, 21 Flame Shoulder, 41 Large Yellow Underwing, 4 Magpie, Angle Shades, 8 Brimstone, 4 Red Twin Spot Carpet, 7 Purple Bar, 2 Early Thorn, Small Rivulet, 6 Straw Dot, 2 White Spotted Pug, 4 Common Wainscot, Common Wave, 6 Common Carpet, Dusky Thorn, 3 Ruby Tiger, 2 Black Arches, 4 Spectacle, Swallow Prominent, 4 Setaceous Hebrew Character, Iron Prominent, Canary Shouldered Thorn, 4 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Common Footman, Rosy Rustic, Single Dotted Wave, Clouded Border, Scarce Footman, Phoenix, Riband Wave, Sharp Angled Peacock, Dark Marbled Carpet, 5 Common Rustic, Svenssons Copper Underwing

Noss Mayo:- Elephant Hawkmoth ( caterpillar )

Plympton:- Silver Y Moth

15.8.20, South Huish:- 6 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, 6 Snipe, Hobby ( juv. ), 80+ Swallow, 4 House Martin, Yellow Wagtail ( over ), 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 7+ Sanderling, 12+ Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, 10+ Rock Pipit

Blackhole Marsh:- Little Stint, Wood Sandpiper

Slapton:- CATTLE EGRET

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Whimbrel, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Turnstone, 4 Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpiper, 5 Greenshank, 50 Dunlin, 32 Ringed Plover, Sanderling

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 4 Swallow, Raven

East Portlemouth:- 3 Wheatear, 2 Tree Pipit, Cirl Bunting

Modbury:- Green Woodpecker

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, Common Blue, Gatekeeper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- 4 Jersey Tiger Moth, Yellow Tail, 2 Square Spot Rustic, 2 Dusky Thorn, Early Thorn, 4 Silver Y, Marbled Green, Elephant Hawkmoth, Cloaked Minor, Hoary Footman, 2 Knot Grass, Bloodvein, 2 Snout, 4 Flounced Rustic, 6 Rosy Rustic, 2 Angle Shades, V Pug, Pebble Prominent, Straw Dot

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

14.8.20, Blackhole Marsh:- Little Stint, Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Ruff, Greenshank, 4 Common Sandpiper

Meldon:- 2 Swallow

Modbury:- 2 House Martin

Mary Tavy:- 7 Swallow

Beesands:- Pied Flycatcher ( f., / imm. )

Merrivale:- 5 Swallow

Princetown:- 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 22 Sanderling, 22 Ringed Plover, 11 Dunlin, 10 Turnstone, Ruff, 2 Knot, 4 Common Sandpiper, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 4 Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher

Okehampton:- 2 Swallow, Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

nr. Ashburton:- Weasel

East Teignmouth:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Paignton:- Jersey Tiger Moth

13.8.20, Dawlish Warren:- KENTISH PLOVER

Seaton Marshes:- Little Stint, Wood Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit

Merrivale:-  6 Swallow

Vixen Tor:- Green Woodpecker, 12 Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 4 Dunlin, 3 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 3 Turnstone, 2 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 7 Teal, 25 Swallow, 15 House Martin, Sedge Warbler, 3 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, Southern Hawker, Common Blue, 2 Gatekeeper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- 2 Elephant Hawkmoth, Four Spotted Footman, Oak Eggar, Straw Dot, White Ermine, Shuttle Shaped Dart, Jersey Tiger, Lesser Cream Wave, Gold Spot, Small Dotted Buff, Spectacle, Double Lobed, 2 Double Striped Pug, 2 Common Wave

Vixen Brook, nr. Vixen Tor:- 2 Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Small Red Damselfly

Okehampton:- 3 Hedgehog

12.8.20, Headland Warren:- 3+ Wheatear

Seaton Marshes:- Little Stint, Wood Sandpiper

Denbury:- 3 Green Woodpecker, 13 Swallow, 21 House Martin, Blackcap (  m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Jersey Tiger Moth, Silver Y

Bellever:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Redstart, Roe Deer

Yealmpton:- 4 Swallow, Painted Lady

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Southern Hawker, Common Blue, Jersey Tiger Moth, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Challacombe Farm:- 2+ Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 2 Willow Warbler, Beautiful Demoiselle, Black Tailed Skimmer, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 2 Small Copper, Silver Washed Fritillary

Thurlestone:- 4 Swift, 50+ Swallow, 5 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Elephant Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger, 2 Oak Eggar, Peach Blossom, 5 Least Yellow Underwing, 2 Four Spotted Footman, Bloodvein, White Ermine, Early Thorn, Lesser Cream Wave, Satin Wave, Small Dusty Wave, 2 Small Rufous, Common Pug, Foxglove Pug, White Spotted Pug

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

11.8.20, Holbeton:- 2 CATTLE EGRET

Whiddon Down:- 2 Swallow

North Bovey:- 12 Swallow, 30+ House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Turnstone, 3 Ringed Plover, 10 Sanderling, 2 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 9 Snipe, 30 Swallow, 70 House Martin, 5 Sand Martin, 2 Blackcap, 3 Reed Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 3 Whimbrel, 6 Dunlin, 3 Greenshank, 2 Hobby ( juv. )

South Milton Ley:- Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler,19 Chiffchaff, 7 Reed Warbler ( all these trapped & ringed
)

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swift, 3 Swallow, Chiffchaff, BEDSTRAW HAWKMOTH, BEAUTIFUL MARBLED, 16 Brimstone, 28 Flame Shoulder, 11 Rosy Footman, Knot Grass, 2 Spectacle, 2 Common Footman, 7 Ruby Tiger, 18 Large Yellow Underwing, 3 Black Arches, 4 Silver Y, 3 Swallow Prominent, Nut Tree Tussock, 3 Sharp Angled Peacock, Royal Mantle, Dark Arches, 4 Common Carpet, 2 Magpie, Iron Prominent, Riband Wave, Drinker, Angle Shades, 3 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 9 Common Rustic, Buff Ermine, 2 Uncertain, Pebble Prominent, 2 Red Twin Spot Carpet, Small Fan Footed Wave, Garden Carpet, 2 Purple Bar, Single Dotted Wave, July Highflyer, Mullein Wave, Willow Beauty, Early Thorn

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Southern Hawker, Common Blue, Hummingbrid Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- 3 Hedgehog

10.8.20, South Huish:- 2 Snipe, 5 Stock Dove, 4 Swallow, 20+ House Martin, Raven, 2 Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, 20+ Rock Pipit, White Wagtail ( m., among 100+ alba wagtail )

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper

Okehampton:- Swallow, 27 House Martin, Hedgehog

Moretonhampstead:- 6 Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, 3 Whimbrel, 5 Dunlin, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Greenshank, Hobby, Kingfisher

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Silver Washed Fritillary, Common Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 14 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Blue Tailed Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly, Holly Blue, Common Blue, 3 Gatekeeper, 2 Jersey Tiger Moth

Ilsington:- Jersey Tiger Moth

 

9.8.20, Central Park, Plymouth:- 20+ Ringneck Parakeet, Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff

Bowcombe Creek:- Kingfisher, 3 Stock Dove, 4 Swift, 2 Raven, Blackcap

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swift, 6 House Martin, 2 Raven, Southern Hawker, Silver Washed Fritillary, 2 Gatekeeper, Comma, Common Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Dunscombe Cliff, Weston, nr. Sidmouth:- 3 Swallow, Common Lizard, Emperor Dragonfly, 6 Clouded Yellow, 2+ Dingy Skipper, 2+ Common Blue, 4 Holly Blue, 2 Comma, 4 Six Spot Burnet

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog, Holly Blue

8.8.20, East Portlemouth:- RED KITE

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Sandwich Tern

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET

River Otter, Budleigh to White Bridge:- 5 Swallow, 30+ House Martin, 2 Common Blue

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, 2 Roe Deer ( m., f. ), Clouded Yellow, Comma

Okehampton:- 5 Swallow, Hedgehog, Holly Blue

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, Southern Hawker, Gatekeeper, Comma

Thurlestone:- Tawny Owl, Barn Owl, Spectacle Moth, 4 Least Yellow Underwing, 6 Dingy Footman, Rosy Footman, 2 Round Winged Muslin, Sallow Kitten, 5 Ruby Tiger, Small Wainscot, Lackey, Pebble Prominent, Mullein Wave, Common White Wave, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Brown Tail, Four Spotted Footman, Six Striped Rustic, Square Spot Rustic, Delicate, 2 Fen Wainscot

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, 4 Swallow, Chiffchaff, 2+ Goldcrest, 3 Fox, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Common Blue

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- Clouded Yellow, 6 Common Blue, 3 Holly Blue, 2 Small Copper, 2 Gatekeeper

Sidmouth:- Silver Y Moth

7.8.20, Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank

Elburton:- 3 Swift

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 CATTLE EGRET

Seaton Marshes:- Wood Sandpiper ( juv. )

Moretonhampstead:- 5 Swift, 4 House Martin

Sidbury:- 11 House Martin

Top Tor:- 3 Swallow, Wheatear, 2 Common Lizard

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 13 House Martin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

Axmouth Harbour:- 2 Holly Blue, Cinnanbar Moth ( caterpillar )

Preston Down Rd., Paignton:- Brown Hairstreak, 4 Holly Blue, Common Blue, 6 Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth

 

6.8.20, Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY, 5 Greenshank

Central Park, Plymouth:- 20+ Ringneck Parakeet

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Whimbrel

South Huish:- Green Sandpiper

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker

Topsham:- Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, Whimbrel

Ashburton:- 5 Swift, 8 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Gatekeeper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- 10 Swift, Holly Blue

Thurlestone:- 2 Cirl Bunting, 6 Brimstone Moth, 7 Flame Shoulder, 2 Rustic, Rosy Footman, 2 Shuttle Shaped Dart, Dingy Footman, Common Wainscot

 

5.8.20, Central Park, Plymouth:- 12+ Ringneck Parakeet

Hatherleigh:- 2+ Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- Manx Shearwater, 15 Common Scoter, Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 2 Sandwich Tern, 20 Rock Pipit

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, Jersey Tiger Moth

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- Turnip Moth, Early Thorn, 6 Brimstone, Silver Y, Common Rustic, 3 Rosy Rustic, 2 Drinker, Ruby Tiger, 2 Flame Shoulder, Striped Wainscot, Lackey, Dingy Footman, Rosy Footman, Lesser Yellow Underwing, 2 Shuttle Shaped Dart, Satin Wave

4.8.20, West Charleton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET ( appeared to drop into Marsh ), 30+ Swallow / House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Common Sandpiper, 3 Ringed Plover, 5 Sanderling, 2 Whimbrel, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. ), 8+ Rock Pipit

South Huish:- Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 40+ Swallow, 25 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin,  Wheatear ( juv. ), Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, Hare

West Charleton Marsh:- Common Sandpiper, 1+ Kingfisher, 6 Swallow, Sedge Warbler, 6+ Reed Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Cirl Bunting

Bowcombe Creek:- Kingfisher, 3 Stock Dove

Ilsington:- 4 Siskin, Jersey Tiger Moth

Soar:- 7 Swift, 4 Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Common Blue, 3 Wall Brown, 10 Gatekeeper

Modbury:- 2 Swallow, 2 Comma

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Brimstone Moth, Small Rivulet, 2 Nut Tree Tussock, 2 Common Footman, 5 Flame Shoulder, Lychnis, Dark Arches, 3 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Knot Grass, Common Carpet, Small Wainscot, 2 Common Rustic, Buff Ermine, Mottled Rustic, Small Phoenix

Okehampton:- 3 Hedgehog

3.8.20, East Portlemouth:- HONEY BUZZARD ( ad.m., pale morph , over ), 2 Wheatear, Whitethroat, Cirl Bunting

Barnstaple:- 30+ Swift

Sourton:- 4 Swallow

Mary Tavy:- 12 Swallow

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Arms Tor, Lydford:- Tawny Owl, Nightjar

River Lyd, Lydford:- Green Woodpecker

Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Common Blue, Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, 30+ Swallow, Chiffchaff, 2 Fox, 2 Gatekeeper, Silver Y Moth

Slapton:- Weasel

Dartmeet:- 2 Small Skipper

Laughter Hole:- Beautiful Demoiselle, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Thurlestone:- Drinker Moth, Bloodvein, 3 Dingy Footman, 2 Common Rustic, Large Wainscot, Small Wainscot, Early Thorn, Small Fan Footed Wave, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Swallow Prominent

2.8.20, Beesands:- Yellow Leg Gull, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Cirl Bunting

Elburton, Plymouth:- 1+ Swift

Thurlestone Bay:- 53 Manx Shearwater, Knot ,5 Swallow,  Whitethroat

Prawle Point:- MELODIOUS / ICTERINE WARBLER ( Pigs Nose Valley ), 50+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 3 Wheatear, Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, Chiffchaff, 2 Elephant Hawkmoth, Vestal, Bright Line Brown Eye, Drinker, Iron Prominent, 2 Red Twin Spot Carpet, 3 July Highflyer, 4 Buff Ermine, 16 Large Yellow Underwing, 6 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 7 Common Rustic, 7 Uncertain, Striped Wainscot, Smoky Wainscot, 2 Brimstone, Marbled Green, Ruby Tiger, Knot Grass, 2 Magpie, Herald, Small Rivulet, Rosy Footman, 4 Common Footman, 7 Flame Shoulder

1.8.20, Dawlish Warren:- Curlew Sandpiper ( ad. ), 100 Dunlin, 15 Whimbrel, 75 Ringed Plover, Roseate Tern ( ad. ), 2 Common Tern, 30 Sandwich Tern, Swift

Hatherleigh:- 2+ Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- Manx Shearwater

Top Tor:- Wheatear

South Huish:- Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Thurlestone:- 4 Swift, Cirl Bunting, 5 Brimstone Moth, Drinker, Chinese Character, Yellow Tail, 3 Lackey, Knot Grass, 2 Ruby Tiger, 3 Flame Shoulder, 2 Common Footman, 3 Dingy Footman, 3 Rosy Footman, 3 Round Winged Muslin, Garden Carpet, Common Wainscot, Large Wainscot, Shuttle Shaped Dart

Noss Mayo:- 6 Swallow, Common Blue, 2 Gatekeeper, Silver Washed Fritillary, Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

31.7.20, Netton:- 4 Swallow

Pancrasweek:- RED KITE, 2 Raven

Beesands:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Lower Tamar Lake:- Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 4+ Willow Tit

Warren coast path, nr. Noss Mayo:- Willow Warbler, Gatekeeper

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swift, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff, Gatekeeper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift, 20+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 5+ Chiffchaff, 2 Four Spotted Footman, Silver Y

South Milton:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Thurlestone:- Jersey Tiger Moth, 2 Lackey, Chinese Character, Ruby Tiger, 2 Dingy Footman, 2 Common Wainscot, 2 Striped Wainscot, Flame Shoulder, 2 Knot Grass, Green Pug, Shuttle Shaped Dart, Common Rustic, Small Fan Footed Wave

30.7.20, St. Ann's Chapel:- CATTLE EGRET ( over towards Aveton Gifford )

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Manx Shearwater, 4 Common Scoter, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Lydford:- Swallow

Moretonhampstead:- House Martin

Burrator:- 2 Green Woodpecker

St. Marychurch:- 1+ Tawny Owl, 2 Swift, 2 House Martin, Jersey Tiger Moth

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Roe Deer, Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Comma, Common Blue

Berry Head:- Small Blue, 20+ Common Blue, 2 Clouded Yellow, 30+ Gatekeeper, Marbled White, 8 Silver Washed Fritillary, Small Skipper, 2 Ringlet, 2 Wall Brown, 2 Grey Seal, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- Yellow Tail Moth, Rosy Footman, 2 Four Spotted Footman, 10 Dingy Footman, 2 Common Footman, 2 Brimstone, Rubt Tiger, 2 Lackey, 3 Common Wainscot, Smoky Wainscot, Striped Wainscot, 4 Common Rustic, Rosy Rustic, Single Dotted Wave

29.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Sandwich Tern, Swift

South Huish:- 80+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Rowden:- 2 Swallow

Bellever Youth Hostel:- 2 Swallow, 3 House Martin

South Milton Ley:- 5 Blackcap, 16 Sedge Warbler, 13 Reed Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 20 Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting ( all these trapped & ringed )

St. Marychurch:- 2 Swift, Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven

Bellever Forest:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Redstart ( 3 m., f. ), 3 Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Comma

Stoke caravan site:-  Swallow, 4 House Martin, Common Blue, Gatekeeper, Wall Brown

Thurlestone:- 25+ Swift, Stock Dove, 5 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Drinlker Moth, Rosy Footman, Rosy Rustic, Striped Wainscot

Berry Head:- LONG TAILED BLUE, 30+ Gatekeeper, Brimstone, 11 Common Blue, Marbled White, 3 Silver Washed Fritillary

28.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 85 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. ), 3 Sandwich Tern

Aveton Gifford:- Hobby, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Willow Warbler

Rippon Tor:- 2 Whinchat

Wistmans Wood:- Raven

Honey Bag Tor:- 2 House Martin

Gara Bridge:- 3 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Raven, Dipper, 3+ Marsh Tit, 2+ Siskin, 2 Banded Demoiselle, 2+ Beautiful Demoiselle, Southern Hawker, Ringlet, Comma, Silver Washed Fritillary

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 4 House Martin, Raven, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Silver Washed Fritillary

Paignton:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

27.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Manx Shearwater, 3 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Whimbrel, Dunlin, 2 Pomarine Skua, 9 Mediterranean Gull, Little Gull, 14 Sandwich Tern, Common Tern, 3 Arctic Tern

Mary Tavy:- 2 House Martin

South Milton:- 20+ Swift

Churchstow:- Swift

Bovey Castle:- 2 House Martin

Modbury:- 2 House Martin

Berry Head:- 1,000 Manx Shearwater, 8 Baleareic Shearwater, 5 Great Shearwater, 34 Common Scoter, 5  Puffin, 2 Great Skua, 2 Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Mediterranean Gull, 20 Sandwich Tern, Common Tern, 2 Arctic Tern

Membland:- 15 Swallow, Stoat

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 10 Goldcrest, Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:-  5 Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Pipistrelle, Small Skipper, Ringlet

Sidbury:- 2 Swallow, Blue Tailed Damselfly

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

26.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- Whimbrel, 5 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, 3 Sanderling, 1+ Mediterranean Gull

Bere Ferrers:- CATTLE EGRET

East Portlemouth:- 2 Wheatear, Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 3 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, 4 Swift, Swallow, Willow Warbler, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Thurlestone:- Ruby Tiger Moth, Smoky Wainscot, 4 Striped Wainscot, Rosy Footman, Round Winged Muslin

25.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- Manx Shearwater, 7 Balearic Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter, 42 Dunlin, 2 Sanderling, 14 Ringed Plover, 5 Mediterranean Gull

Totnes:- 4 Swift, 2 Siskin

Ashburton:- 4 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 3 Swift, 5 Swallow, Blackcap

Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 30+ Ringneck Parakeet

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- 4 Mediterranean Gull, 5 Rock Pipit

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Raven

Okehampton:- Raven, Roe Deer, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swift, 2+ Swallow, House Martin, Chiffchaff, 2 Pipistrelle, Buff Arches

Thurlestone:- Drinker Moth,2  Lackey, Flame Shoulder, Striped Wainscot, Lesser Common Rustic, 2 Lesser Yellow Underwing, 2 Crescent Dart, Suspected, White Line Dart, Nut Tree Tussock, 2 Dingy Footman, Buff Footman

24.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 10 Manx Shearwater, 5 Balearic Shearwater, 41 Dunlin, 11 Sanderling, 6 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

South Huish:- Dunlin

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 3 Whimbrel, 10+ Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 5 Greenshank

Aveton Gifford:- 3 Common Sandpiper, 4 Swallow, House Martin

Great Torrington:- Swift, 2 House Martin

Saltern Cove, Torbay:- Common Sandpiper

Fernworthy Reservoir:- Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker

Chagford:- 4 House Martin

Okehampton:- Swallow, House Martin, 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Marldon Village, nr. Paignton:- 4 Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- 2 Garden Tiger Moth, Peach Blossom, Barred Red, 5 Brimstone, Clay, Nut Tree Tussock, Rosy Footman, 2 Yellow Tail, Common Carpet, Spectacle, 2 Rosy Rustic, 15 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Lesser Yellow Underwing

 

23.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 30 Dunlin, 4 Sanderling, 15 Swallow, Rock Pipit, White Wagtail

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 Whimbrel, 20 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 50 Swift, Swallow, 2 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Reed Warbler

Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 22 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, Comma

Thurlestone:- Whimbrel, Red Leg Partridge, Swift, 10 Swallow, Jersey Tiger Moth, Garden Tiger, 10 Rustic, Rosy Rustic, Buff Arches, Herald, Four Spotted Footman, Nut Tree Tussock, Striped Wainscot, Round Winged Muslin, 2 Brimstone

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4+ Swallow, House Martin, Early Thorn, Small Fan Footed Wave

Drewsteignton:- 4 Weasel

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

22.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- Green Sandpiper, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 6+ Rock Pipit

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Venford Reservoir:- Little Grebe, 20+ House Martin, 1+ Crossbill ( heard only )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- RED KITE, 2 Green Sandpiper, Greenshank

South Huish:- 12 Dunlin, Green Woodpecker, 6 Stock Dove, 30+ Swallow, 7 House Martin, 3 Chiffchaff, Roe Deer, Hare

Milton Abbot:- 15 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 4 Comma, Silver Washed Fritillary, Painted Lady

Aylesbeare Common:- Swallow, Chiffchaff, Common Lizard, Grass Snake, 3 Common Blue, 5 Grayling, 3 Large Skipper, Silver Washed Fritillary, 2 Brimstone, 3 Small Heath, 2 Gatekeeper, 2 Emerald Damselfly, 6 Azure Damselfly, Blue Tailed Damselfly, 4 Emperor Dragonfly, Black Tailed Skimmer, Keeled Skimmer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, Raven, Whitethroat, Fox, Elephant Hawkmoth, 2 Buff Tip, 8 Buff Ermine, 10 Heart & Dart, 6 Large Yellow Underwing, Bordered Beauty, 2 Riband Wave, Pebble Prominent, 12 Uncertain, Single Dotted Wave, Rosy Footman, 5 Common Footman, Clay, 5 Common Rustic, 5 Double Square Spot, Royal Mantle, 3 Dark Arches, Knot Grass, Lackey, Scalloped Oak, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Spectacle, V Pug, Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 2 Flame Shoulder, Garden Tiger, Foxglove Pug, Four Spotted Footman

Great Torrington:- Hedgehog

 

​21.7.20, Modbury:- 14 Swift, 7 swallow, 8+ House Martin

Great Torrington:- 9 Swift, Swallow, 6 House Martin

Burrator:- Green Woodpecker

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Lydford:- 4 Swift

West Charleton:- 15+ Swift

Plymstock:- 20+ Swift

West Charleton Marsh:- Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, 50+ Dunlin

Meavy:- 30 Swift, Holly Blue

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton Castle:- 2 Hedgehog, Holly Blue

Thurlestone:- Elephant Hawkmoth, 8 Brimstone, Swallowtail, 2 Dingy Footman

 

20.7.20, South Huish:- 36 Dunlin, 2 Stock Dove, 17 Swallow, 10+ House Martin, Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Kingsbridge:- 5 Swift, 4 Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( in eclipse, main lagoon )

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, 2 House Martin

Okehampton:- 2 Swift, 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Chiffchaff, Comma, Small Copper

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7 Swallow, 2 Raven, 3 Elephant Hawkmoth, 3 Buff Tip, 7 Buff Ermine, 3 Heart & Dart, Small Rivulet, 5 Large Yellow Underwing, 3 Early Thorn, Bordered Beauty, Riband Wave, Pebble Prominent, Peppered Moth, July Highflyer, 5 Uncertain, 2 Dot Moth, 2 Single Dotted Wave, Buff Footman, Rosy Footman, 2 Common Footman, Clay, Smoky Wainscot, 4 Common Rustic, Double Square Spot, 2 Sandy Carpet, Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Common White Wave, Flame Shoulder, Pale Prominent

South Milton:- Weasel

Bellever:- Roe Deer, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Cinnabar Moth

Elburton:- 3+ Painted Lady

Plymouth:- Holly Blue, Jersey Tiger Moth

 

19.7.20, Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( in eclipse, main lagoon )

Mary Tavy:- 2 Swallow

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Kingfisher

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater,78 Balearic Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, 10 Dunlin, 6 Sanderling, Ringed Plover, 5 Turnstone, 26 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 32 Swallow, 5 House Martin

Wembury:- 6 Dunlin, Whimbrel, 12 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Blackcap, 6 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Grey Seal

Sidbury:- 2 House Martin, 4 Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit, Siskin, Azure Damselfly, Southern Hawker, 3+ Ringlet, 2 Comma, 4 Gatekeeper, Large Yellow Underwing

nr. Start Point:- 3 Hare

Plympton:- Jersey Tiger Moth

 

18.7.20, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, 4 House Martin

Ilsington:- 9 Crossbill, 2 Siskin

Powderham Marsh:- Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper

Beesands:- 2 Common Scoter, 8 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, 6 Swift, 14 Swallow

Postbridge:- 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin

Easton Court, Chagford:- Swallow

East Dart Waterfall:- Grey Wagtail

Central Park, Plymouth:- 30+ Ringneck Parakeet

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Fox, Privet Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, Rosy Footman, Dot Moth, 3 Dark Arches, Buff Tip, July Highflyer, 5 Buff Ermine, 8 Common Rustic, 4 Willow Beauty, 2 Flame Shoulder, 2 Royal Mantle, Rustic, Clouded Border, 2 Barred Straw, 2 V Pug, 8 Uncertain, 5 Riband Wave, 5 Common Footman, 3 Heart & Dart, 2 Small Rivulet, Clouded Silver, 2 Pebble Prominent, Buff Arches, 3 Large Yellow Underwing, Buff Footman, Treble Brown Spot, 3 Scalloped Oak, Small Phoenix, Silver Y, Double Square Spot, Lychnis, Clay, 2 Smoky Wainscot, Marbled Minor, Marbled Green

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

Cut Hill:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

17.7.20, Great Torrington:- 4 Swift, 2 House Martin

Gidleigh:- 4 Swallow

South Huish:- 6 Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 3 Sedge Warbler

Headland Warren:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Raven

Berrynarbor:- RED KITE

Lutton:- 4 Swift, 6 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Mediterranean Gull

Chagford:- 3 Swift, 2  Swallow, 6 House Martin

Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, 4 Swallow, Chiffchaff

Kingskerswell:- 11 Swift

Slapton Village:- 3 Swallow, Stock Dove, Whitethroat, Hare

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Blackaton Copse, Gidleigh:- Jay, Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Elburton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

 

16.7.20, South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, Greenshank, 4 Common Sandpiper

Okehampton:- Swift, Raven. Hedgehog

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, 15 Balearic Shearwater, Common Scoter, Whimbrel, Dunlin, Sanderling, 10 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Swift

South Huish:- 30 Swallow, 20 House Martin, Sedge Warbler, 3 Reed Warbler

Powderham Marsh:- Wigeon, Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper ( also of interest, presumed escape Snow Goose )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, 5+ Swallow, 3 House Martin, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Comma, Small Copper

Thurlestone:- 3 Elephant Hawkmoth, 5 Dingy Footman, 3 Common Footman, 2 Rosy Footman, Drinker, Scalloped Oak, 2 Large Yellow Underwing, Fan Foot, Chinese Character, Common Emerald, 2 Swallowtail, Silver Y, Ruby Tiger, 2 Willow Beauty, 2 Bright Line Brown Eye, Dwarf Cream Wave, Double Striped Pug, Figure of Eighty, Double Lobed

Dawlish:- probable LARGE TORTOISHELL ( briefly, in private garden )

 

15.7.20, Exe Estuary:- 1+ Roseate Tern

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Jay, 2 Whinchat, 2 Goldcrest

Warren House Inn:- Swift

Moretonhampstead:- Swallow

St, Marychurch:- 6 Swift, Raven

Chagford:- Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 3 CATTLE EGRET

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, Comma

14.7.20, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 2 Blackcap

Meldon:- 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Manx Shearwater, 79 Balearic Shearwater, Common Scoter, Arctic Skua, 9 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Swallow

Sourton:- Swallow

Aveton Gifford / South Efford Marsh:- Greenshank, 8 Common Sandpiper, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow

Broadsands:- 60 Mediterranean Gull
St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Raven

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4+ Swallow, House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Goldcrest, Ringlet

Soar / Bolt Tail:- 2 Whitethroat, Small Copper, 2 Ringlet, 20+ Gatekeeper

Dartmeet:- Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- Elephant Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, 2 Garden Tiger, 3 Common Footman, Rosy Footman, Dingy Footman, Purple Thorn, Smoky Wainscot, 2 Common Wainscot, Yellow Tail, Common Emerald, Large Yellow Underwing, 4 Crescent Dart, 4 Dark Arches, 3 Heart & Dart, Rustic, Garden Carpet, Small Fan Footed Wave, Riband Wave, Coronet

 

13.7.20, Rippon Tor:- Wheatear, 2 Whinchat

Starcross:- QUAIL ( nr. Tiverland Farm, heard only )

Belstone:- 3 Swift, 2 House Martin

Belstone Tor:- 5 Raven

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, 4 Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker

Denbury:- 20+ Swift

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 12 Swallow, Southern Hawker

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Swallow, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, probable Marbled White, 10 Ringlet, 10+ Gatekeeper, 4+ Small Skipper

Knack Mine Ford, Dartmoor:- Adder

Thurlestone:- 3 Elephant Hawkmoth , 6 Common Footman, Dingy Footman, Crescent Dart, Rustic, Striped Wainscot, Common Wainscot, 2 Lackey, 5 Heart & Dart, 2 Large Yellow Underwing

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

 

12.7.20, Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY, Common Sandpiper, 6+ Swallow, Raven, Grey Wagtail

St. Marychurch:- 2 Tawny Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Manx Shearwater, 3 Teal, 30 Common Scoter, 6 Mediterranean Gull, 8 Swift, 30 Swallow, House Martin, Grey Wagtail

Venford Reservoir:- 4 Crossbill, Spotted Flycatcher

Plymstock:- 4 Ring Neck Parakeet, 6 Swift

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- 4 Mediterranean Gull

Great Torrington:- 5 Swift, 2 House Martin

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 30 Swift, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Garden Warbler, 2 Hedgehog, Holly Blue, Ringlet

Beeson:- Hare

 

11.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 10+ Balearic Shearwater, 6+ Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 7 Swift, Stock Dove, 10+ House Martin, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Kingfisher, 6+ Swallow

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Stock Dove, Blackcap ( m. )

Postbridge:- Swallow

Sticklepath:- Jay

Okehampton:- 12 Swift, 3 Swallow, 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Bellever area:- Green Woodpecker, 4 House Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Jay, Mistle Thrush, Redstart

Gara Bridge:- 3 Jay, Dipper, Silver Washed Fritillary, Gatekeeper

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, Swallow, 2 House Martin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 6+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Common Lizard, 3+ Ringlet, Gatekeeper, Privet Hawkmoth, 3 Buff Tip, 5 Barred Straw, 3 Large Yellow Underwing, 14 Heart & Dart, Lesser Common Rustic, 4 Uncertain, 8 Buff Ermine, 5 Dark Arches, 8 Common Rustic, Buff Arches, 4 Bright Line Brown Eye, 2 Double Square Spot, Flame Shoulder, Garden Carpet, Mottled Beauty, July Highflyer, 2 Wormwood Pug

Exmouth:- Elephant Hawkmoth, Swallowtail, Riband Wave, 3 Cinnabar, Buff Tip, Buff Ermine, 7 Bright Line Brown Eye, Sycamore, Treble Lines, Clay, 4 Uncertain, 14 Heart & Dart, Shuttle Shaped Dart, 3 Common Rustic, Herald, Shark, Lychnis, Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Straw Belle, Brown Tail, Yellow Tail
 

10.7.20, Denbury:- Green Woodpecker, 7 Swallow, 11+ House Martin, Blackcap, Garden Warbler

Slapton :- Pochard ( m. ), 3 Swift, Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- 60+ Manx Shearwater, 100+ Balearic Shearwater, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 20 Mediterranean Gull

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 3 Teal, Kingfisher

Sidmouth:- 6 Swift

Cadover:- 15+ Sand Martin, Reed Bunting

Headland Warren:- Wheatear ( juv. ), 1+ Whinchat ( juv. )

Sourton:- 12 Swallow

Dartmouth:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Stoke, nr. Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Raven, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Wall Brown, 2 Comma

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest, 2 Common Lizard, 5+ Ringlet, Gatekeeper

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- Elephant Hawklmoth, Dark Arches, 2 Common Wainscot, Early Thorn, 3 Common Footman, Buff Footman, Smoky Wainscot, Silver Y, Flame, Small White Wave, Small Fan Footed Wave, Buff Ermine, 3 Large Yellow Underwing, 4 Heart & Dart, Birds Wing, Small Fan Foot

9.7.20, Prawle / Gara:- 6 Black Redstart

Berry Head:- Great Skua, Whitethroat

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Swift

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6 Swallow, House Martin, 4 Raven, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Ringlet, Privet Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- 3 Elephant Hawkmoth, Buff Ermine, Common Wave, Common Wainscot, Setaceous Hebrew Character, 2 Lackey, 10 Large Yellow Underwing, 7 Heart & Dart, Light Arches, 4 Dark Arches, Magpie, Common Footman, 3 Crescent Dart, 2 Rustic, Flame

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

8.7.20, Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 16 Swift, Swallow, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Common Sandpiper, 2 Black Tailed Godwit

Thurlestone Bay:- Whimbrel

Crownhill, Plymouth:- 5 Ringneck Parakeet

Slapton:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Marsh Harrier ( juv. )

Thurlestone:- 3 Elephant Hawkmoth, Clouded Border, Common Wainscot, Satin Wave, 2 Rustic, Swallowtail, 2 Lackey, 4 Large Yellow Underwing, 8 Heart & Dart

 

7.7.20, Seaton Marshes:- OSPREY

Smithaleigh:- 50+ Swift

Yealmpton:- 6 Swift, House Martin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, Grey Wagtail

South Milton Ley:- 5 Blackcap, 15 Reed Warbler, 3 Sedge Warbler, 11 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 1,300+ Manx Shearwater, 9 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Sooty Shearwater, Bar Tailed Godwit, 21 Mediterranean Gull, 18 Swift, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 30 Bottlenose Dolphin

Great Torrington:- Swift, 3 House Martin, 2 Ringlet

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 11 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Raven, Blackcap, 5 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Elephant Hawkmoth, 20 Buff Ermine, 12 Dark Arches, Riband Wave, Pebble Prominent, 2 Flame, 19 Heart & Dart, 3 Double Square Spot, 11 Uncertain, 6 Common Rustic, Large Yellow Underwing, Buff Tip, Silver Y, 5 Willow Beauty, Royal Mantle, Common White Wave, Dark Sword Grass, Smoky Wainscot, Flame Shoulder, Spectacle, White Spotted Pug, Single Dotted Wave

Thurlestone:- Poplar Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth, Silver Y, 3 Heart & Dart, Large Yellow Underwing, Satin Wave, Scalloped Oak, Garden Carpet

Totnes:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

6.7.20, Chillington:- Swift, Raven, Mistle Thrush

Stokenham:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow

Slapton:- 20+ Manx Shearwater, 300+ Swift

Collaton:- 40+ Swift, 2 Swallow, Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 64 Manx Shearwater, 4 Balearic Shearwater, Arctic Skua, Little Gull ( 1 s. ), 26 Mediterranean Gull, Raven

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Mistle Thrush

Kingsbridge:- 6 Swift, 3 Swallow, Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- 2 Swift, 2 Raven, Emperor Dragonfly ( m. )

Thurlestone:- 2 Swift, 25 Swallow, 2 Heart & Dart, Clay, 2 Common Wainscot, 2 Buff Ermine

Ilsington / Haytor / Bagtor:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Swift, 5+ Swallow, 6+ House Martin, 2 Raven, Wheatear, 8 Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Redpoll, Ringlet, Silver Washed Fritillary

Okehampton:- House Martin, 2 Raven, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6 Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Common Lizard, Silver Y Moth

 

5.7.20, Dawlish Warren:- 20+ Mediterranean Gull, 4 Roseate Tern ( 3, metal ringed ), Arctic Tern ( 1 s. ), 10 Common Tern, 5 Sandwich Tern ( all from hide )

Noss Mayo:- 4 Green Woodpecker

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Manx Shearwater, 34 Balearic Shearwater, Puffin, 9 Mediterranean Gull

Great Mis Tor:- 14 Raven, Wheatear

Warren House area:- Raven, Cuckoo ( juv. ), 3 Whinchat, Willow Warbler

Headland Warren:- 3 Mistle Thrush, 4 Wheatear, Whinchat

Powder Mills, Dartmoor:- Grasshopper Warbler

St. Marychurch:- 2 Swift

nr. Crediton:- 2 Hare

4.7.20, East Portlemouth / Prawle:- 40+ Balearic Shearwater, 60+ Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, 5 Common Scoter, Great Skua, 8 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap

Totnes:- Swift, 3 Swallow, Siskin

Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift, Blackcap

Dartmouth:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, Blackcap, Goldcrest

Plymstock:- 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 6+ Swift, 2 Swallow

Dawlish Warren:- 8 Swift

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 4 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Roe Deer

 

3.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Balearic Shearwater, 32 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 3 Swift

Aveton Gifford:- 5 Siskin

Collaton:- 2 Swift

Princetown:- Cuckoo ( juv. ), 4 Mistle Thrush

Venford Reservoir:- Swallow, House Martin, Wheatear, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Crossbill, Siskin

Thurlestone:- Scarce Footman

 

2.7.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 13 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Common Scoter, 44 Mediterranean Gull

Bratton Fleming:- RED KITE ( over S., 10:50 )

Beesands:- 5 Mediterranean Gull, 50+ Swift

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Crossbill

Sticklepath:- 3 Swallow

Sidmouth:- Swift

Postbridge:- 5 Swallow

Kingsbridge:- Swift, Blackcap

Modbury:- Swallow, 4 House Martin

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, 3 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 8+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 5+ Goldcrest, Privet Hawkmoth, Buff Tip, 5 Flame, 4 Riband Wave, Phoenix, Silver Y, 15 Double Square Spot, 27 Heart & Dart, 11 Buff Ermine, Lackey, 2 Common Carpet, 14 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Scalloped Oak, 14 Dark Arches, Blood Vein, 8 Uncertain, 3 Flame Shoulder, Ingrailed Clay, Dot Moth, Brimstone, Snout, 2 Clay, 2 Royal Mantle, Smoky Wainscot, Clouded Silver, Bright Line Brown Eye, Willow Beauty, Sharp Angled Peacock, 2 Buff Arches, Lesser Common Rustic, 9 Common Rustic, 2 Rufous Minor, 3 Grey Pug

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

 

1.7.20, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Manx Shearwater, 9 Balearic Shearwater, 30 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 8 Swallow, 20 House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 2 Sand Martin, Grey Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher

Sidford:- Swift

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Swift, 8 Swallow, Blackcap, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Dot Moth, Crescent, 5 Large Yellow Underwing, 18 Heart & Dart, Slender Pug, Uncertain

 

30.6.20, East Hill, Okehampton:- Swift, Redstart

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, 2 House Martin

Beesands:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, Green Woodpecker

Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 4 Swift, 20+ Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Okehampton:- 2 Swift

Sidford:- Swift

 

29.6.20, Denbury:- 9 Swallow, 11 House Martin, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Kingsbrigde:- 2 Swift, Blackcap ( f. / juv. )

Chagford:- 5 Swift ( Sandy Park )

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Wheatear ( juv. )

Lustleigh:- Green Woodpecker ( Kelly Cross )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven

Easton Court:- Swallow

Lustleigh Village:- 6 House Martin

South Huish:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad., s/pl. )

Manadon, Plymouth:- Ringneck Parakeet

Okehampton:- Raven

Thurlestone:- Garden Tiger Moth, 2 Crescent Dart, Dark Arches, Lunar Thorn, Large Yellow Underwing, Common Wainscot, 2 Bright Line Brown Eye, 20 Heart & Dart

Lustleigh:- Marbled White ( Hisley Wood )

28.6.20, Plym Estuary / Saltram:- Greenshank, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Ringneck Parakeet, 6 Swift, 20+ House Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Saltern Cove, Three Beaches:- Common Sandpiper

Thurlestone Bay:- 25 Manx Shearwater, 4 Balearic Shearwater, Storm Petrel, Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Plymstock:- 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 4 Swift, Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Jay, Hedgehog

Ashburton:- Blackcap, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Paignton:- Scarlet Tiger Moth

 

27.6.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 142 Manx Shearwater, 15+ Balearic Shearwater, 7 Common Scoter, Turnstone, 14 Mediterranean Gull

Salcombe:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 10+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest

Gara Bridge:- House Martin, 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit

Totnes:- 3 Swift, Swallow, Stoat

nr. Lydcott:- 20+ Red Deer

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Garden Tiger

 

26.6.20, Kingsbridge:- 14 Swift

Okehampton:- Raven

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Sheepstor Village:- 4 Swallow, 6+ House Martin, Grey Wagtail

Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Mistle Thrush, Dipper, 3 Redstart, Tree Pipit, 4+ Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest

Soar / Bolt Head:- 8 Swift, 5+ Dark Green Fritillary, Ringlet, 2 Small Copper, Gatekeeper, 2 Grayling

St. Marychurch:- 3 Swift, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- Elephant Hawkmoth, 2 Privet Hawkmoth, Eyed Hawkmoth, Striped Wainscot, Common Wainscot, 2 Satin Wave, Riband Wave, Buff Tip, 16 Large Yellow Underwing, 18 Heart & Dart, Heart & Club, 9 Flame, Poplar Grey, Buff Ermine, Rustic, Broad Barred White, Crescent Dart, 4 Dark Arches, Burnished Brass

25.6.20, St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, 2 Swift

Great Torrington:- 15 Swift

Okehampton:- 3 Swift, Swallow. Hedgehog

Meldon:- Swallow

Lewdown:- Swallow, 2 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Silver Y Moth

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay, Blackcap, Small Copper, Garden Tiger Moth

Rippon Tor:- 2 Mistle Thrush, 3 Wheatear ( juv. ), 2 Whinchat, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

24.6.20, Modbury:- 6 Swift, 12 House Martin, Blackcap

Yealmpton:- Whitethroat

Great Torrington:- 3 Swift, Swallow, 2 House Martin

Sidmouth:- 1+ Swift

Okehampton:- 5 Swift, Swallow, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, 12+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Dolton:- 3 Swift, 4 Swallow, 2 Hare, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Soar:- 2 Swallow, 2 Whitethroat, 3+ Small Copper, 10+ Dark Green Fritillary, 2 Marbled White, Grayling, 2 Ringlet

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Southern Hawker, Garden Tiger Moth

 

23.6.20, Chillington:- Swift, 2 Stock Dove, 4 Swallow

Slapton Village:- 9 Stock Dove, Raven, 3 Whitethroat

Hatch Bridge:- Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher

Woodleigh:- 3 Stock Dove, 5 Swallow, Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Peter Tavy:- 2 Swallow

Huckwood Tor:- Green Woodpecker

Mary Tavy:- 3 Swallow

Feather Tor:- Reed Bunting ( m. )

Bridestowe:- 2 Swallow

River Bovey:- Grey Wagtail

St. Marychurch:- 2 Swift

Thurlestone Bay:- Manx Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter, 2 Mediteranean Gull, Grey Wagtail ( juv. )

South Huish:- 3 Raven

South Milton Ley:- 3 Blackcap, 4 Sedge Warbler, 5 Reed Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Beesands:- 2 Whimbrel ( over )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swift, 3 Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Lobster Moth, 3 Buff Tip, 10 Large Yellow Underwing, 33 Heart & Dart, 4 Riband Wave, 2 Barred Straw, 2 Blood Vein, Small Angle Shades, 5 Dark Arches, 10 Buff Ermine, Peach Blossom, Sharp Angled Peacock, 4 Ingrailed Clay, 10 Flame, 2 Flame Shoulder, Setaceous Hebrew Character, White Ermine, 4 Uncertain, 7 Double Square Spot, Single Dotted Wave, 2 Smoky Wainscot, 2 Clay, Grey Pug, Brindled Pug

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull, Otter ( Torcross )

Denbury:- Hare

Newton Ferrers:- Comma

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Scarlet Tiger Moth

Thurlestone:- Elephant Hawkmoth, 3 Dark Arches, 10 Large Yellow Underwing, 10 Heart & Dart, Silver Y, 3 Buff Ermine, Buff Tip, Pale Tussock, Common Swift, Common Wave

22.6.20, Noss Mayo:- Green Wodpecker, Swallow, Raven, 2 Jay

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Mediterranean Gull

nr. Lydford:- RED KITE ( over N. )

Okehampton:- Jay

Lustleigh:- Swallow

St. Marychurch:- 2 Swift, 4 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swift, Stock Dove, 15+ Swallow, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Princetown:- 6 Mistle Thrush, 2 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Headland Warren:- Green Woodpecker, Reed Bunting ( m )

Sidbury:- 7 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 3  Chiffchaff, Ringlet, 2 Azure Damselfly, Yellow Shell

Newton Ferrers:- House Martin, 2 Raven, Scarlet Tiger Moth

Manaton:- Roe Deer

Thurlestone:- 5 Large Yellow Underwing, Dark Arches, 3 Swallowtail, 4 Heart & Dart, Flame Shoulder

21.6.20, Okehampton:- Jay

Kingsbridge:- 3+ Swift

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Mediterranean Gull, 4 Swift

Aveton Gifford:- Green Sandpiper ( North Marsh ), 15 Swift

Hatch Bridge:- Green Sandpiper, 35 Swift, 15 Sand Martin, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap

Central Park, Plymouth:- 40+ Ringneck Parakeet

Watkins Wood, Woodleigh:- 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 3+ Ringlet

Sidbury:- 3 Swallow, 12 House Martin, Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin, Large Skipper

Exeter Cathedral:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

20.6.20, Kingsbridge:- 5 Swift

Bowcombe Creek:- Kingfisher, 3 Stock Dove, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap

Slapton:- 12+ Manx Shearwater, 7 Common Scoter, Great Skua

Slapton Village:- 4 Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, 5 Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 6 House Martin, 3 Raven

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Chiffchaff

Chagford:- Garden Warbler

Yarner Woods:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Redstart, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Pied Flycatcher, Goldcrest, Siskin

Trendlebeare:- Nightjar, Garden Warbler, Willow Warbler

Denbury Down:- 16 Swift

Okehampton:- Jay, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Stock Dove, 2 Swift,  20+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Roe Deer

Thurlestone:- Small Elephant Hawkmoth, 3 Elephant Hawkmoth, 5 Dark Arches, 3 Brimstone Moth, 10 Heart & Dart, 6 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Flame, Silver Y, Common Wainscot. White Ermine, Snout, Gardfen Carpet

 

19.6.20, Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 15 Manx Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter

Haytor:- 7 Wheatear

Dartmeet:- 4 Swallow, Spotted Flycatcher

Challacombe:- 6 Swallow, 5 House Martin, 3 Redstart, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Siskin, 2 Redpoll

Headland Warren:- 3 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat

Bennetts Cross:- 2 Cuckoo, Whinchat

 

18.6.20, Modbury:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 8 House Martin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 4 House Martin

South Huish:- 2 Swift, 7 Swallow, 20 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, Sedge Warbler

Deancombe:- Cuckoo

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Meavy:- 5 House Martin

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone:- Elephant Hawkmoth, 2 Privet Hawkmoth, 2 Peppered Moth, 3 Dark Arches, 11 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Buff Ermine, Snout, Brimstone Moth, Buff Tip, 14 Heart & Dart, Magpie Moth, Green Pug

 

17.6.20, Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 5 Swift

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl

Slapton Village:- 6+ Stock Dove, 4 Raven, 3 Whitethroat

Bratton Fleming:- 5 Swallow, 3 House Martin

Kingsbridge:- 5 Swift, Blackcap

Burrator area:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo, Dipper, 5+ Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 2 Tree Pipit, 4 Redstart, 4+ Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 6+ Crossbill

South Allington:- 20+ Swallow, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 7 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 5 Elephant Hawkmoth, 2 Clouded Border, Buff Tip, 12 Buff Ermine, 4 Barred Straw, Small Rivulet, Common Marbled Carpet, 20 Large Yellow Underwing, 4 Sharp Angled Peacock, Small Fan Foot, 5 Willow Beauty, 3 Clouded Silver, Common Carpet, 36 Heart & Dart, Riband Wave, 5 Snout, Peach Blossom, 2 Mottled Beauty, White Spotted Pug, Dusky Brocade, 3 Uncertain, 10 Flame, 14 Dark Arches, Light Emerald, Smoky Wainscot, 6 Ingrailed Clay, Green Pug, 6 Marbled Minor, White Ermine, 4 Flame Shoulder, Treble Lines, Lychnis, 4 Double Square Spot, 2 Common Wainscot, 2 Dot Moth, Small Angle Shades, Common Rustic, Lackey, Royal Mantle, Lime Speck Pug, Mottled Pug

Thurlestone:- Elephant Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, Privet Hawkmoth, 4 Buff Ermine, 2 White Ermine, 8 Large Yellow Underwing, Angle Shades, Peppered Moth, Dot Moth, Willow Beauty, 6 Heart & Dart, Marbled Minor, Common Wave, Flame, Sandy Carpet, Light Arches

 

16.6.20, Plymstock:- 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 3 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Buckland Valley, nr. Thurlestone:- Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Netton:- 5 Swallow, House Martin, Whitethroat

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Swallow, House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Ruddy Carpet Moth, Common Rustic

Bellever Wood:- Green Woodpecker, Roe Deer

Postbridge:- Marsh Harrier, Green Woodpecker, 5 Small Heath, Beautiful Demoiselle, 20 Chimney Sweeper Moth

Barnstaple:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- 3 Elephant Hawkmoth, 8 Large Yellow Underwing, Treble Lines, 6 Heart & Dart, Dark Arches, Brimstone, Buff Ermine

 

15.6.20, Slapton Village:- 4 Stock Dove, Raven, 3 Mistle Thrush, 2 Whitethroat

Elburton:- 7+ Swift

Slapton:- 20+ Tufted Duck, 6 Gadwall, Sandwich Tern, Stock Dove, 20+ Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 8+ Reed Warbler, 6+ Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Manx Shearwater

South Huish:- Gadwall, 4 Swift, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Tawny Owl ( juv. ), 2 Raven, Garden Warbler

Moretonhampstead:- Swallow

Bellever Youth Hostel:- Cuckoo, 4 Swallow, 2 House Martin

Bellever Woods:- Green Woodpecker

Laughter Hole:- Cuckoo

Hemsworthy Gate area:- 3 Cuckoo, 5 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Heathfield:- 4+ Nightjar

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Elephant Hawkmoth, Privet Hawkmoth, 11 Buff Ermine, Mottled Beauty, 12 Large Yellow Underwing, 52 Heart & Dart, 2 Flame Shoulder, 2 Common Marbled Carpet, 4 Flame, 2 Treble Lines, Barred Straw, 3 Pale Tussock, 2 Dark Arches, 7 Double Square Spot, 11 Ingrailed Clay, 2 Green Arches, 6 Buff Tip, Sharp Angled Peacock, 2 White Ermine, Burnished Brass, Fan Foot, Brown Rustic, 4 Uncertain, Purple Clay, Riband Wave, Netted Pug, Marbled Minor

Thurlestone:- Privet Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, Brimstone, 6 Buff Ermine, 3 White Ermine, 3 Large Yellow Underwing, Dark Arches, 8 Heart & Dart, 2 Smoky Wainscot, Flame, Shuttle Shaped Dart, Least Minor

14.6.20, Noss Mayo:- 2+ Green Woodpecker

Ernesettle / Tamar Estuary:- Swift, 5 Swallow, Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Mediterranean Gull

Denbury:- 9 Swallow, 13 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Cadover:- 4 Wheatear

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2+ Tawny Owl, 6 Stock Dove, Raven, 5 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Jay

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Azure Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

Totnes:- 3 Swift, 2 Siskin, Stoat

Ilsington / Ramshorn Down:- Green Woodpecker, Swift, 2 House Martin, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, 2+ Goldcrest, Siskin, Roe Deer

Barnstaple:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

13.6.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 211 Manx Shearwater, Puffin, Whimbrel, Swift

Aveton Gifford:- Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Great Torrington:- 5 Swift, Swallow, 2 House Martin

Princetown:- 2 Cuckoo, Swallow, Mistle Thrush

Sidbury:- 12 House Martin

Barnstaple:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

 

12.6.20, Elburton:- 3+ Swift

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Common Scoter, 4 Sandwich Tern

Central Park, Plymouth:- 30+ Ringneck Parakeet

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Mediterranean Gull, 6+ Rock Pipit

Noss Mayo:- 5 Swallow

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Swift, 4 Swallow, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Hopes Nose:- 135 Manx Shearwater, Great Skua, 7 Mediterranean Gull (  ad., 2 1s. )

Denbury:- 7 Swallow, 12 House Martin, Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

 

11.6.20, Elburton:- 12+ Swift

Thurlestone Bay:- 32 Manx Shearwater, 7 Swift

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Shaugh Prior:- Cuckoo

Burrator:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 3 Redstart, 2 Garden Warbler, 5+ Chiffchaff

Sheepstor Village:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Mistle Thrush

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Kingfisher

Exeter:- of interest Stag Beetle sp. County Hall

 

10.6.20, Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift, 3 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. )

Brixton:- Swift

Denbury:- 7 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

River Bovey, Chagford:- 2 Cuckoo, Whitethroat

Okehampton:- 2 Swift, 4 Raven, Jay

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Jay, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 5 Goldcrest

Sidbury:- 3 Swallow, 12 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Thurlestone:- 5 Swift, 17 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Privet Hawkmoth, Common White Wave, 2 Common Wainscot, 15 Heart & Dart, Treble Lines, 6 Large Yellow Underwing, Beautiful Carpet, Spectacle, Buff Ermine, White Ermine, 2 Dark Arches, Uncertain, 2 Vines Rustic

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Roe Deer, 2 Elephant Hawkmoth, 7 Buff Ermine, 4 Mottled Beauty, 5 Large Yellow Underwing, 38 Heart & Dart, 7 Flame Shoulder, 4 Common Marbled Carpet, Dark Marbled Carpet, 2 Flame, 11 Treble Lines, 3 Barred Straw, Pale Tussock, 5 Dark Arches, 3 Double Square Spot, 6 Ingrailed Clay, Green Carpet, Clouded Border, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Middle Barred Minor, Spectacle, 3 Brown Rustic, White Ermine, Purple Bar, 2 Purple Clay, Brown Silver Line, 2 Snout, Willow Beauty, Dark Sword Grass, Grey Dagger, 2 White Spotted Pug, Dusky Brocade, 2 Grey Pug

Totnes:- Stoat, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

 

9.6.20, Widecombe:- 2 Cuckoo

Rippon Tor area:- 10+ Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler

Seaton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( Eyewell Green )

Grenofen Bridge:- Green Woodpecker

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Common Scoter, Raven, 8 Rock Pipit

Plymouth Hoe:- Mediterranean Gull

Crownhill, Plymouth:- 5+ Ringneck Parakeet, Blackcap

Trendlebeare:- Nightjar

Challacombe Farm:- 2 Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 14 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Siskin, Emperor Dragonfly, Briight Line Brown Eye Moth

Okehampton:- Roe Deer, Hedgehog

Double Waters:- Beautiful Demoiselle

Plympton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Thurlestone:- Privet Hawkmoth, Rivulet, Treble Lines, 6 Heart & Dart, Garden Carpet, 2 Large Yellow Underwing

8.6.20, Seaton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( Eyewell Green )

Slapton:- Gadwall, Tufted Duck, 40+ Swift, 8 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Jay, 2 Blackcap, 20+ Reed Warbler, 10+ Whitethroat, Reed Bunting

Slapton Village:- 5 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Whitethroat

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, 4 Raven

Meldon:- Swallow

Lopwell Dam:- 2 Swallow, 30 House Martin

Meavy:- 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 75 Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 5 Sanderling,  Puffin

South Huish:- 6 Swift, 20 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 4 Swallow, Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Brimstone Moth, Clouded Border, 34 Heart & Dart, 3 Flame Shoulder, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Large Yellow Underwing, 5 Ingrailed Clay, 3 Mottled Beauty, Flame, 4 Pale Tussock, 2 Uncertain, 2 White Ermine, Treble Lines, 2 Buff Ermine, Barred Straw, Spectacle, 2 Clouded Silver, Purple Clay, Buff Tip, Brimstone, Sharp Angled Peacock, 2 Silver Ground Carpet, Common Marbled Carpet, Common Carpet, Rivulet, Lychnis, Shears, 2 Green Arches, 2 Double Square Spot, Brown Silver Line, Grey Pug

7.6.20, Yelverton:- Ringneck Parakeet

Bickleigh Bridge, River Plym:- 3 Mandarin

Seaton:- 2 ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( Eyewell Green )

Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Blackcap ( f. ), Hedgehog

Gutter Tor:- 2 Raven, 4 Wheatear

Sheepstor Village:- 5+ House Martin, 2 Mistle Thrush

Newbuildings, nr. Crediton:- RED KITE

Sidbury:- Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Siskin, Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Large Skipper

Noss Mayo:- Hedgehog

6.6.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 19 Manx Shearwater, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Hobby

Seaton:- 2 ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( Eyewell Green )

Plympton:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Siskin

Noss Mayo:- 3 House Martin

Torquay:- 2 Purple Sandpiper ( Haldon Quay )

Sidbury:- 2 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Magpie Moth ( caterpillar )

Beeson:- 2 Hare

 

5.6.20, Venford Reservoir:- 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher, 4+ Crossbill, 6+ Siskin

North Molton:- RED KITE ( 11:00, over )

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 6+ Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Loddiswell:- Spotted Flycatcher

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Dunlin, 20 Sanderling

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Sidbury:- Swallow, 4 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Siskin, 4 Azure Damselfly

Bullaton, Trenchford Reservoir:- 6 Fallow Deer

 

4.6.20, Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 10 Sanderling, 4 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 15 House Martin, Sand Martin, 5 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler

Sidbury:- Swallow, 4 House Martin, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Magpie Moth ( caterpillar )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Sheepstor area:- Stock Dove, 3 Raven, 3 Redstart, Blackcap, Chimney Sweeper Moth

Thurlestone:- Eyed Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth, 8 Heart & Dart, 5 Treble Lines, 2 Uncertain, 2 Buff Ermine, White Ermine, Marbled Minor, Middle Barred Minor, Light Emerald, Coronet, Clouded Silver, Large Yellow Underwing, Garden Carpet, Common Wainscot, Barred Straw

 

3.6.20, Okehampton:- 5 Swift, 4 House Martin

East Prawle:- probable ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( very briefly nr. pond )

Shaugh Prior:- Cuckoo

Gara Bridge:- 2 Dipper, Marsh Tit

Princetown:- Cuckoo, 5 Mistle Thrush

Sidbury:- 4+ Swallow, 20 House Martin, Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 10+ Stock Dove, 4 Swallow, Blackcap, 7 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Elephant Hawkmoth, 2 Poplar Hawkmoth, 6 Buff Ermine, 3 Silver Ground Carpet, 4 Pale Tussock, 3 Willow Beauty, 3 Clouded Border, 8 Clouded Silver, 12 Sharp Angled Peacock, 5 Common Carpet, 7 Mottled Beauty, Green Silver Lines, Common White Wave, 7 Middle Barred Minor, 2 Buff Tip, 2 Scorched Wing, 9 White Ermine, 9 Green Carpet, 8 Common Marbled Carpet, Brimstone, Scalloped Hazel, 2 Garden Carpet, 4 Barred Straw, 2 Dark Arches, Common Wainscot, Small Angle Shades, 2 Large Yellow Underwing, 6 Treble Bar, 2 Flame Shoulder, 3 Uncertain, 2 Flame, Double Square Spot, Purple Clay, Knot Grass, 2 Mottled Rustic, Pale Mottled Willow, Setaceous Hebrew Character, 79 Heart & Dart, Chinese Character, 4 Marbled Minor, Brown Rustic, 6 Ingrailed Clay, Small Square Spot, 4 White Spotted Pug, Triple Spotted Pug, Brindled Pug, Grey Pug

Thurlestone:- Peppered Moth, 10 Heart & Dart, 8 Treble Lines, 2 White Ermine, 2 Buff Ermine, Blood Vein, Common Wainscott, Vines Rustic, Buff Tip, Clouded Silver, Flame, Double Square Spot, Silver Ground Carpet, Knot Grass, Spruce Carpet

 

2.6.20, Okehampton:- 2 Tawny Owl, Raven, Hedgehog

River Lyd, High Down:- Dipper

Brat Tor:- Cuckoo

Bratton Fleming:- RED KITE

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Swift

Doe Tor area:- Cuckoo, Raven, Grey Wagtail, 6 Wheatear

Lydford High Down:- 5 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 2 Blackcap

Great Links Tor:- 2 Raven

Aveton Gifford:- Kingfisher, 2 Swift, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher

South Milton Ley:- 2 Blackcap, 7 Sedge Warbler, 13 Reed Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl

Sidbury:- 8 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Dipper, 3 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 8 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Siskin, Beautiful Demoiselle, 12 Azure Damselfly, 4 Blue Tailed Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

Rattlebrook, Bleak House:- 2 Wheatear, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

 

1.6.20, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 5 Swift, 2 Raven

Tavistock:- RED KITE

Pil Tor / Top Tor area:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo, 6 Wheatear, Whinchat, Whitethroat, 5 Willow Warbler

Thurlestone:- 5 Swift, 8 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, Sedge Warbler

South Huish:- Swift, 8 Swallow, 30 House Martin, 7 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler

South Milton Ley:- 5 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting

Aveton Gifford:- Jay, Spotted Flycatcher

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Postbridge:- Swallow

Bellever:- Cuckoo

Laughter Hole:- Cuckoo, 2 Marsh Fritillary, 2 Beautiful Demoiselle

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 5 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 6 Azure Damselfly, 2 Blue Tailed Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Swallow, House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 6 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Elephant Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, Peppered Moth, 18 Heart & Dart, 3 Buff Tip, 7 Treble Lines, 4 Common Marbled Carpet, 8 Flame Shoulder, 5 White Ermine, 5 Buff Ermine, 5 Pale Tussock, Flame, 2 Green Carpet, Small Angle Shades, Common Wainscot, 3 Brown Rustic, Green Arches, Spectacle, 2 Silver Ground Carpet, Scorched Wing, Snout, Coronet, Dark Arches, 2 Mottled Beauty, Marbled Minor, Shears, Brindled Pug, Straw Dot, 2 Ingrailed Clay

 

31.5.20, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Blackcap

Beer Head:-BLYTH'S REED WARBLER ( m., previously identified as Marsh Warbler )

Kingsbridge:- 9 Swift, 5 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. )

Haytor:- Cuckoo, Wheatear

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Swift, 10+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Siskin, Broad Bodied Chaser

Sidbury:- 3 Swallow, 12 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 7 Azure Damselfly, 2 Large Red Damselfly, 3 Emperor Dragonfly

 

30.5.20, Blaxton Meadow, Saltram:- RED KITE ( 12:30 )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Raven

Tipton St. John:- MARSH WARBLER ( m., singing 100m N. of bridge on R. Otter )

South Milton Ley:- Cuckoo

Lydford:- Garden Warbler

Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Plymstock:- 4 Swift

Sousons:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 3 Redstart, 1+ Tree Pipit, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 10+ Crossbill, 2+ Siskin

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Sidbury:- 3 Swallow, 8 House Martin, Dipper, 3 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 6 Azure Damselfly, 2 Large Red Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

The Mounts, nr. KIngsbridge:- 7 Swallow, House Martin, 6 Stock Dove, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Holly Blue

Thurlestone:- Elephant Hawkmoth, Large Yellow Underwing, Buff Tip, White Ermine, 2 Buff Ermine, Common Wainscot, 4 Heart & Dart, 4 Treble Lines

Exmouth:- Elephant Hawkmoth,Small Elephant Hawkmoth, Eyed Hawkmoth, 42 Heart & Dart, 6 Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Garden Carpet, Willow Beauty, Cypress Carpet, 6 Cinnabar, Peppered Moth, Treble Lines, Buff Tip, Bright Line Brown Eye, Buff Ermine, 3 Uncertain, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Flame Shoulder, Knot Grass, Broad Bordered White, Alder Kitten, Lunar Thorn, Puss Moth

29.5.20, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swift, 2 Blackcap

Paignton:- CATTLE EGRET ( flew out from Clennon Valley )

Pil Tor:- RED KITE ( 08:45, over W. )

Yelverton:- RED KITE ( 11:00, over airfield )

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Manx Shearwater, 2 Puffin, 5 Swallow, Whitethroat

Okehampton:- 2 Swallow, 5 House Martin

Plymstock:- Tawny Owl, 2 Ringneck Parakeet

Sidbury:- 3 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Large Red Damselfly, 4 Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly

Thurlestone:- 2 Large Yellow Underwing Moth, Buff Ermine, 2 Common Quaker, Hebrew Character, 7 Heart & Dart, 6 Treble Lines

 

28.5.20, Noss Mayo:- 2 Swift

Challacombe:- 4 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler

Postbridge:- Swift

Kennick Reservoir:- 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Belstone:- Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker

Wild Tor:- Wheatear

South Huish:- Black Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, 2 Swift, 15 House Martin, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler

South Milton:- Cuckoo, 2 Whitethroat

Sidbury:- Red Leg Partridge, 3 Swallow, 5 House Martin, 5 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Orange Tip, Large Skipper, Small Copper, 3 Azure Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

Taw Marsh:- Cuckoo, Fox

The Mounts, nr. KIngsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 5 Swallow, Raven, Stock Dove, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Privet Hawkmoth, 10 Heart & Dart, 7 Pale Tussock, 11 Treble Lines, 7 Flame Shoulder, 11 Green Carpet, Chinese Character, 2 White Ermine, Peppered Moth, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Rivulet, 5 Common Marbled Carpet, Alder Moth, Bright Line Brown Eye, Garden Carpet, 2 Large Yellow Underwing, Brown Rustic, Common Quaker, Flame, Cinnabar, Setaceous Hebrew Character, 2 Buff Ermine, Clouded Silver, Clouded Bordered Brindle, Lychnis, Dark  Sword Grass, 2 Marbled Minor, 2 White Spotted Pug, Grey Pug

East Soar / Bolt Head:- 20+ Swallow, Raven, 6 Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, 3 Green Hairstreak, Orange Tip

Denbury:- 2 Swallow, 13 House Martin, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Stoat, Cinnabar Moth

Thurlestone:- Privet Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, Eyed Hawkmoth, 2 Brimstone, 9 Treble Lines, 6 Heart & Dart, Green Carpet, Common Wainscot

 

27.5.20, Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, 4 Swallow, Whitethroat

Frogmore:- Jay, 3 Swallow

Chillington:- 3 Swift, 6+ Swallow

Slapton:- 40+ Swallow, 3 Blackcap, 10+ Whitethroat, 8+ Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Stokeley:- Cuckoo

Sourton:- Swallow

Kingsbridge:- RED KITE ( 11:36, over E. )

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- Cuckoo, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Meldon:- 2 Swallow

Belstone:- 2 RED KITE

Moretonhampstead:- 5 Swallow

Okehampton:- 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Aylesbeare:- Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- RED KITE ( 16:00 ), Green Woodpecker

Ideford Common:- 2 Nightjar

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 6 Azure Damselfly, 2 Blue Tailed Damselfly2 Emperor Dragonfly

Bellever Bridge:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo, Roe Deer

Laughter Hole:- Cuckoo, 2 Roe Deer, 2 Pearl Bordered Fritillary

 

26.5.20, Pill Tor / Top Tor area:- 2 Cuckoo, 9 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 7+ Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Common Scoter, 2 Whimbrel, 2 Sanderling, 3+ Rock Pipit, 2 Whitethroat

Collaton:- 2 Whitethroat ( m. )

Newton Ferrers:- 2 House Martin

Northlews:- 2 Swallow

Ashbury, nr. Okehampton:- Kingfisher, 15 House Martin

Okehampton:- 2 Swallow

Bystock Ponds area:- GOLDEN ORIOLE ( m., heard only, Dalditch Plantation )

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Siskin, 2 Orange Tip, Silver Ground Carpet, Yellow Shell, 3 Azure Damselfly, Blue Tailed Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

Goodrington:- Eider ( m., also of interest, 10ft+ shark sp. )

Thurlestone:- Puss Moth, 5 Treble Lines, Muslin Moth, 2 Heart & Dart, Large Yellow Underwing, Blood Vein, Clouded Border, Spectacle

25.5.20, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Great Torrington:- 4 Swift, Swallow, 2 House Martin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Garden Warbler

nr. Barnstaple:- RED KITE ( 11:30 )

Powder Mills, Dartmoor:- Cuckoo, 4 Swallow, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Wheatear, Grasshopper Warbler, Willow Warbler

Postbridge:- Redstart

Soussons Plantation:- Garden Warbler, 3 Willow Warbler, 5+ Siskin

Denbury:- 2 Swift, 7 House Martin

Goodrington:- Eider ( m. )

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 12+ House Martin, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Beautiful Demoiselle, 4 Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, 3 Emperor Dragonfly, Broad Bodied Chaser ( f. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, 8+ Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 2+ Chiffchaff, Privet Hawkmoth, 2 Green Carpet, 4 Heart & Dart, 6 Buff Tip, 13 Treble Lines, 5 Flame Shoulder, 2 Peppered Moth, 2 White Ermine, 2 Pale Tussock, Clouded Border, 2 Lychnis, Iron Prominent, Rivulet, 2 Silver Ground Carpet, Garden Carpet, Brown Rustic, Common Marbled Carpet, Common Quaker, Red Twin Spot Carpet

St. Marychurch:- 2 Raven, Blackcap ( m. ), 4 Holly Blue

Thurlestone:- Poplar Hawkmoth, Eyed Hawkmoth, Large Yellow Underwing, Muslin, 2 Treble Lines, 3 Heart & Dart, Clouded Border

Exmouth:- Small Elephant Hawkmoth, Brimstone, Flame Shoulder, Common Carpet, Mullein, Sycamore, 17 Heart & Dart, 2 Treble Lines, Common Quaker, Poplar Hawkmoth, Shuttle Shaped Dart, Silver Y, Puss Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Bright Line Brown Eye, Uncertain

24.5.20, Exminster Marshes:- 3 Gadwall, 7 Tufted Duck, 2 Whimbrel, Cuckoo, 75 Swift, 4 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

South Huish:- 2 Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Aveton Gifford:- Arctic Skua

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog, Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Tawny Owl, 10+ Swallow, Raven, 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 

Thurlestone:- Privet Hawkmoth, 6 Heart & Dart, 2 Treble Lines

23.5.20, Churchstow:- Swift, Jay

nr. Avon Dam:- probable MONTAGU'S HARRIER ( f. )

Plymstock:- 3 Ring Neck Parakeet, 4+ Swift, 3 Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Gara Bridge:- 6 House Martin, Raven, Jay, 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 50 Manx Shearwater, 7 Puffin, Common Tern, 4 Swift, 2 Swallow

Aveton Gifford:- Spotted Flycatcher

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

South Huish:- RED BACKED SHRIKE ( f., briefly ), 6+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 4 Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Fox, 3 Hare

Exmouth:- Cinnabar Moth, Knot Grass, Buff Ermine, 2 Buff Tip, Dark Arches, 3 Bright Line Brown Eye, 4 Common Quaker, 3 Setaceous

Hebrew Character, 12 Heart & Dart, 3 Treble Lines, 5 Uncertain, Shuttle Shaped Dart, Light Brocade, Oak Tree Pug

Thurlestone:- Lychnis, Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Heart & Dart, Treble Lines, 2 Hebrew Character

22.5.20, Lopwell Dam / Maristow:- 4 Raven, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 House Martin, Garden Warbler

Norsworthy Bridge, Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, 3 Redstart, Tree Pipit

Sourton:- Swallow

nr. Wembury:- RED KITE ( 11:15 )

Easton Court, Chagford:- Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater

Postbridge:- Swallow

Aveton Gifford:- RED KITE ( 08:15 )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl ( juv. )

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail,  Blackcap, 3+ Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Siskin, Drinker Moth ( caterpillar )

Thurlestone:- 2 Heart & Dart, 2 Treble Lines, Large Yellow Underwing, Buff Ermine, Shoulder Striped Wainscot, Bright Line Brown Eye

 

21.5.20, Modbury:- Swallow, House Martin

St. Marychurch:- Swift

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Common Scoter, 17 Sanderling, 4 Whimbrel, Turnstone, Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Gara Bridge:- Dipper

Ideford Common:- 3+ Nightjar

Challacombe Farm area:- Cuckoo, Wheatear, 4 Whinchat, Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher

Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- Garden Warbler, 2 Blackcap, Pied Flycatcher, 3 Redpoll

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Azure Damselfly

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Swallow, House Martin, 3 Raven, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Poplar Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth, 11 Treble Lines, Brimstone, 3 Scalloped Hazel, Brown Silver Line, 7 Flame Shoulder, Clouded Silver, Green Carpet, 2 Hebrew Character, 2 Heart & Dart, Iron Prominent, Dotted Border, Pale Tussock, Common Carpet, Orange Footman, 3 Buff Tip, Red Twin Spot Carpet, 2 Mottled Rustic, Common Quaker, White Spotted Pug, Common Pug

20.5.20, Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, Swallow

Top Tor, Dartmoor:- 2 Swallow, 2 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 9+ Willow Warbler

Shipley Bridge:- 2 Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, 4 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, 7 Willow Warbler

Wigford Down / Dewerstone:- Cuckoo, 2 Green Woodpecker, Wheatear ( m. ), 8 Redstart ( m. ), 3 Tree Pipit ( m. ), Pied Flycatcher ( m. ), Reed Bunting ( m. ), 5 Fallow Deer ( f. )

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Siskin, Common Blue Butterfly, Beautiful Demoiselle, Azure Damselfly

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

 

19.5.20, Okehampton:- 2 Swallow, 2 Raven

A38, Heathfield:- Tawny Owl

Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- Tawny Owl, Cuckoo, Raven, 2 Jay, 2 Tree Pipit, Redstart, 2+ Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 5+ Willow Warbler, Goldcrest,5+  Pied Flycatcher, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Mannaton:- 4 Stock Dove, 3 Swallow

Bennetts Cross, Dartmoor:- 4+ Cuckoo, 2 Raven, Wheatear

Headland Warren:- 4 Wheatear, Whinchat

Challacombe Farm:- 2 Cuckoo, 6+ Swallow, 3 Mistle Thrush, Redstart, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 4+ Willow Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Redpoll, 2 Siskin

Moor Gate, Okehampton:- Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, House Martin

Lints Tor:- Raven, 2 Wheatear

West Mill Tor:- 2 Raven, Wheatear

Emsworthy:- 2 Cuckoo, 4 Redstart, 4 Wheatear, Tree Pipit, 2+ Willow Warbler

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 2+ Siskin, 2 Orange Tip, Brimstone, Large Red Damselfly, Azure Damselfly

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Small Copper

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Stock Dove, 5 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Privet Hawkmoth, 2 Green Carpet, Angle Shades, 3 Treble Lines, Common Marbled Carpet, Scalloped Hazel, Common Quaker, Spectacle, Poplar Grey

18.5.20, Rippon Tor / Top Tor:- Cuckoo, 2 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat

South Huish:- 2 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Blackcap, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Whimbrel

nr. Pill Tor:- probable BLACK KITE ( 14:30 )

Gara Bridge:- 6+ House Martin, 3 Swallow, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2+ Siskin, 3 Orange Tip, Brimstone, Common Carpet Moth, White Ermine, Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

17.5.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 4 Common Scoter, 2 Turnstone, 4 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 17 Sanderling, 3 Dunlin, Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Dawlish Beach:- 20+ Whimbrel

Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, Blackcap

Princetown:- Whinchat

Sidbury:- Dipper, 7 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Siskin

Cann Woods, nr. Plympton:- Tawny Owl, 5 Nightjar, Roe Deer ( m. ), 4 Fallow Deer

Okehampton:- 2 Tawny Owl ( ad., juv. ), Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swift, 4+ Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Poplar Hawkmoth, 3 Muslin, 3 Hebrew Character, 2 Treble Lines, 2 Green Carpet, 2 Flame Shoulder, 2 Common Carpet, 3 Common Marbled Carpet, Early Grey, Lychnis, Heart & Dart, 2 Silver Ground Carpet, 2 Garden Carpet, Cinnabar, Buff Tip, Shuttle Shaped Dart, Currant Pug, White Spotted Pug, Red Twin Spot Carpet

16.5.20, Bridestowe:- Swallow

Postbridge:- Cuckoo

Ashburton:- 3 Swift, 5 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

South Huish:- 2 Dunlin, 6 Swift, 5 Stock Dove, 7 House Martin, 4 Sedge Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, 6 Whimbrel

Morthoe:- 2 RED KITE

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Tawny Owl, 3 Swift, 6+ Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 3 Swift

Sidbury:- 5 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Siskin, Common Carpet Moth

Bellever:- Redstart ( m. ), 2 Roe Deer

Thurlestone:- Poplar Hawkmoth, 3 Treble Lines, Muslin Moth, Brimstone, Mullein

15.5.20, Radford Park Lake, Plymstock:- LITTLE BITTERN ( viewed from Manor House ruins )

Exmouth:- 7+ BEE EATER ( 10:00, briefly in Drakes Ave. garden before flying E. )

Slapton:- 2 Sandwich Tern, 5 Swallow, Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Slapton Village:- 12 Stock Dove, Raven, 3 Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Lesser Whitethroat ( m. )

Sidbury:- 2 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Siskin, Emperor Dragonfly, Beautiful Demoiselle, Azure Damselfly

St. Marychurch:- 3 Blackcap ( 2 m., f. ), 2 Holly Blue, Silver Y Moth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, 6+ Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Whitethroat, 4 Muslin Moth, 3 Flame Shoulder, 3 Pale Tussock, 2 Green Carpet, 2 Scalloped Hazel, Knot Grass, 2 Treble Lines

Thurlestone:- 2 Muslin Moth, 2 Buff Tip, Cream Spot Tiger, Common Carpet, 7 Treble Lines

 

14.5.20, Yealmpton:- RED KITE

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Radford Park Lake, Plymstock:- LITTLE BITTERN ( viewed from Manor House ruins )

Wembury:- WOODCHAT SHRIKE ( HMS Cambridge )

River Plym, Cadover Bridge:- 7 Goosander,  2 Cuckoo

South Huish:- 9 Dunlin, 5 Swift, Swallow, House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Sanderling, Sandwich Tern

Hope Cove:- Hobby

Ilsington / Bagtor / Mountsland Common:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, 6+ Swallow, Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 3 Redstart ( 2 m., f. ), Grey Wagtail, 4 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 4+ Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, Siskin, 2 Redpoll

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 3 Stock Dove, 4 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Buff Tip

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 5 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Large Red Damselfly ( f. ), 3 Orange Tip, Green Carpet

Thurlestone:- Common Quaker Moth, Heart & Dart, Shuttle Shaped Dart, 6 Treble Lines

Merripit Hill, nr. Postbridge:- 7 Red Deer ( f. )

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

13.5.20, Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, Chiffchaff

Okehampton area:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven

Bolt Tail:- Hobby

Hatch Bridge:- Raven, 4 Grey Wagtail, 5 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher

Sidbury:- 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Swift, 6 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 8 Muslin Moth, 5 Hebrew Character, Flame Shoulder, Common Quaker

Thurlestone:- Privet Hawkmoth, 5 Muslin Moth, Treble Lines, Flame Shoulder

Abbotskerswell:- Roe Deer ( m. ), Hare

 

12.5.20, Great Torrington:- House Martin

Teignmouth:- RED KITE ( 12:00 )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Woodleigh, nr. Loddiswell:- 2 RED KITE ( 16:00 )

Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift

South Milton:- 2+ Blackcap, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

South Huish:- 4 Dunlin, 3 Swift, 5+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler

Warren House Inn:- Swallow

Postbridge:- Cuckoo, Swallow

Sticklepath:- 2 Swallow

Whiddon Down:- 3 Swift

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Exmouth:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet

Thurlestone Bay:- Sandwich Tern

Aveton Gifford:- Spotted Flycatcher

Broadwoodkelly, Winkleigh:- RED KITE

Sidbury:- 7 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Orange Tip, 2 Large Red Damselfly

Meldon Hill, Chagford:- Wheatear, Orange Tip

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 4 Roe Deer

Thurlestone:- 4 Swift, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting ( m. ), Poplar Hawkmoth, Knot Grass, Heart & Club, Common Quaker

11.5.20, Braunton:- RED KITE

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Postbridge:- Redstart

River Teign, Chudleigh Woods:- Kingfisher

South Huish:- 7 Dunlin

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Sanderling

Great Torrington:- Swallow

Sidbury:- 2 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Siskin

Totnes:- 4 Swift, 8+ Swallow. Stoat

 

10.5.20, Ernesettle Plymouth:- RED KITE ( 08:35, over towards St. Budeaux )

Slapton:- 30+ Tufted Duck, 6 Gadwall, 4 Whimbrel, Sandwich Tern, Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, 8+ Whitethroat, 6+ Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Chudleigh:- RED KITE ( 10:00 ), Cuckoo

Mannamead, Plymouth:- RED KITE ( 10:00 )

Sidbury:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Churchstow:- RED KITE

Oddicombe:- Tawny Owl

Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Raven, Whitethroat, Roe Deer

Thurlestone:- 20 Swift, 2 Poplar Hawkmoth, Privet Hawkmoth, 5 Muslin, Nut Tree Tussock, 5 Treble Lines, White Ermine, Common Carpet, Knot Grass, Red Sword Grass, Clouded Drab

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swift, 8 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Muslin Moth, 2 Brimstone, 2 Green Carpet, Cinnabar, 3 Flame Shoulder, Buff Ermine, Hebrew Character, Scalloped Hazel, Buff Tip, Waved Umber, 2 Scorched Carpet, Nut Tree Tussock, Swallow Prominent, Pebble Prominent, 2 Common Carpet, 3 Red Twin Spot Carpet, Common Marbled Carpet, 3 Treble Lines, Pale Tussock, Currant Pug, 2 Common Quaker, Shoulder Stripe

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

9.5.20, Thurlestone Bay:- Sandwich Tern, 2+ Whimbrel

Upcott, Winkleigh:- RED KITE

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, House Martin

nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift, 4+ Swallow, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2+ Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Princetown:- Cuckoo, Whinchat, Willow Warbler

Chelston, Torquay:- 3 Swift, 10 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- RED KITE ( over S. ), 6 Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, Orange Tip

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedegehog, Holly Blue

Sidbury:- 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 8+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 3 Siskin, Scorched Carpet Moth

Thurlestone:- 5 Swift, 16 Swallow, 4 Muslin Moth, White Ermine, 2 Treble Lines

8.5.20, Thurlestone Bay:- Sandwich Tern

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Eider

Thurlestone:- 12 Swift, 9 Swallow

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 2 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff

Chelston, Torquay:- 5 Swift, Swallow

The Warren, Noss Mayo:- 2 Whitethroat

Sidbury:- 3 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 6 Whitethroat, Goldcrest, 2 Siskin, Beautiful Demoiselle, 5 Orange Tip

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6+ Swallow, House Martin, 12 Stock Dove, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Whitethroat, Pipistrelle, 3 Muslin Moth, 5 Green Carpet, Dotted Border, Flame Shoulder, Nut Tree Tussock, White Ermine, 2 Hebrew Character, Garden Carpet, Red Twin Spot Carpet, 2 Powdered Quaker

 

7.5.20, Row Tor, Dartmoor:- 2 Swallow, Wheatear

Hope Cove:- Arctic Skua

Thurlestone:- 14 Swift, 11 Swallow, 2 House Martin

Newton Ferrers:- Tawny Owl ( juv. )

Yelverton:- RED KITE

Exmouth:- 2 Swift

Sidbury:- 9 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, 7 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Large Red Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle, 5 Orange Tip

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Roe Deer

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Swift, 20 Swallow, House Martin, Raven, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Roe Deer

Wigford Down / Dewerstone:- 3 Cuckoo, 6 Raven, 2 Wheatear, 4 Redstart, 3 Tree Pipit, 2 Blackcap, Redpoll, Wall  Brown

Okehampton:- 3 Swallow, 7 House Martin, 2 Raven

Cann Woods, Plympton:- 4 Nightjar

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6+ Swallow, Stock Dove, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Whitethroat, Roe Deer, Pipistrelle, 2 Muslin Moth, Green Carpet, Dotted Border, Blood Vein

6.5.20, Great Torrington:- 4 House Martin

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 2 Swift, 5 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

North Tawton:- Swift, 2 Swallow, 16 House Martin

Kingsbridge:- Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 10 Manx Shearwater, 48 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, 23 Swallow, Rock Pipit, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Hanger Down, Cornwood:- Cuckoo

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, House Martin, 2 Siskin, 3 Blackcap, 5 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Large Red Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle, 6 Orange Tip, Brimstone, Green Carpet Moth, Drinker Moth ( caterpillar )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 20+ Swallow, Blackcap,  2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Pipistrelle

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Jay, Garden Warbler, Roe Deer ( m. ), Holly Blue

5.5.20, Noss Mayo:- 2 Swift

Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- 4 Whimbrel

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Dunlin, 17 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 10 Sandwich Tern

Dartmouth:- Spotted Flycatcher

4.5.20, Noss Mayo:- Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven

Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 2+ Whitethroat

Thurlestone:- 2 Swift, 14 Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin,  Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Swift, Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Manx Shearwater, 7 Whimbrel

Lapford:- Cuckoo

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

North Tawton:- 7 Swallow, 30 House Martin

Sidbury:- 3 Swallow, 2 Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2+ Siskin, Drinker Moth ( caterpillar )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 8+ Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 13 Muslin Moth, 2 Brimstone Moth, Hebrew Character, Early Grey, Common Quaker, Iron Prominent, Waved Umber, 3 Red Twin Spot Carpet, Scalloped Hazel, Small Phoenix, Green Carpet, Common Carpet

 

3.5.20, Corbyn Head, Torquay:- 32 Whimbrel

Aveton Gifford:- Tawny Owl, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher

Cadover:- 6 Swallow, 5+ Sand Martin, 2 Raven, 3 Wheatear, Redstart, Reed Bunting

Clearbrook:- Cuckoo

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 4 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 14 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail, 4 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat,  7 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 1+ Siskin

Cann Woods, nr. Plympton:- Nightjar, Roe Deer, Fallow Deer

 

2.5.20, Plymstock:- 2+ Swift

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Ilsington / Ramshorn Down:- 4 Green Woodpecker,  6 Swallow, 3 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Tree Pipit, 2 Redpoll, 4+ Siskin, 8+ Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, 5+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest

Chelston, Torquay:- Swift

Sidbury:- Red Leg Partridge, 3 Swallow,3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Green Carpet Moth

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Roe Deer, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Brimstone Moth, 6 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, Common Quaker, 3 Flame Shoulder, Iron Prominent

 

1.5.20, Higher Compton / Holycroft Woods, Plymouth:- Jay, 4 Blackcap

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, Whimbrel, Arctic Skua, Little Gull

Aveton Gifford:- Hobby, Jay

Exminster:- Yellow Wagtail ( over )

Princetown:- Cuckoo, 4+ Mistle Thrush

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 3 Grey Wagtail, 5 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 3+ Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Holly Blue

Stoke Point / Stoke House:- Swallow, 3 House Martin, Blackcap, 4 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip, 2 Holly Blue, 5 Wall Brown, Silver Y Moth

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Slow Worm

 

30.4.20, Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Manx Shearwater, Great Skua, Arctic Skua

Plymstock:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet, 4 Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Crownhill, Plymouth:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet

Gara Bridge:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Plympton:- 4 Swallow, House Martin, Raven, Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 3 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3+ Swallow, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Pipistrelle

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

29.4.20, Plymstock:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Cuckoo

Thurlestone:- 2 SPOONBILL ( over ), Blackcap

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 220+ Manx Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter, 115 Whimbrel, 12 Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, 3 Arctic Skua, 5 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 2 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, 3 House Martin

Exeter:- Swift

Sidbury:- 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 4 Siskin, 2 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 4+ Swallow, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Muslin Moth, 8 Hebrew Character, 3 Common Quaker, Powdered Quaker, 2 Red Twin Spot Carpet, Red Chestnut

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

 

28.4.20, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Two Bridges:- 2 Swallow

Thurlestone:- 2 Whimbrel, Sedge Warbler

Widecombe:- Swallow

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 6+ Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 340 Manx Shearwater, 14 Common Scoter,53 Whimbrel, Grey Plover, Great Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern

South Brent:- Swallow

South Huish:- 2 Barnacle Goose, 13 Dunlin, 10 Ringed Plover, 25 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin

Princetown:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, 2 Chiffchaff

South Allington:- 4 Swallow, Spotted Flycatcher

Chagford:- 6 Swallow

Sidbury:- 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Cann Woods, nr. Plympton:- Nightjar

27.4.20, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

River Taw, Sticklepath:- Dipper, Blackcap ( m. )

Clearbrook:- 2 Cuckoo

Shaldon:- OSPREY ( over )

N. Kingsbridge:- 3+ Whitethroat

Sidbury:- 10 Swallow, 8 House Martin, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest

Thurlestone:- 2 Whimbrel, 23 Swallow, Wheatear ( m. ), Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( m. )

Belstone:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 2 Raven, Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl,  6+ Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Water Carpet Moth

26.4.20, Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- Common Sandpiper, Ringneck Parakeet, 4 Swallow, 4  Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 41 Manx Shearwater, 12 Common Scoter

South Huish:- 54 Whimbrel, 3 Grey Plover, Knot, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit

Sidbury:- 8 Swallow, 7 House Martin, Wheatear, 3 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, Large Red Damselfly

Stoke:- Wheatear ( f. ), 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Grey Seal, Stoat

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl,  10+ Swallow, 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Orange Tip, Muslin Moth, 7 Hebrew Character, 9 Common Quaker, Dotted Border, Flame Shoulder, Streamer, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Cinnabar, 2 Early Grey, White Ermine, Early Thoirn, Brimstone, Brindled Beauty, Dotted Border, Spruce Carpet, 2 Lunar Marbled Brown, Oak Tree Pug

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- 2 Holly Blue, 2 Orange Tip ( m., f. )

25.4.20, Plymbridge Woods:- RED KITE

Great Torrington:- 4 House Martin

Thurlestone:- 60 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 9 Sand Martin, 3 Blackcap, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff

South Huish:- 8 Whimbrel, 2 Wheatear, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Sandwich Tern

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4+ Swallow, 3 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip

Ilsington / Yarner Woods:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, 2 Jay, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 8+ Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, 5+ Willow Warbler, 3 Goldcrest, Pied Flycatcher, Roe Deer

Bovey Tracey / Yarner Woods:- 2 Mandarin, Redstart, 2 Tree Pipit, 4 Blackcap, 2 Goldcrest, 4 Pied Flycatcher, 4 Siskin, 2 Stoat, 2 Adder

 

24.4.20, North Molton:- RED KITE

Cockington Valley, Torquay:- Whitethroat

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Skua

South Huish:- 3 Teal, Little Ringed Plover, 23+  Whimbrel, 3 Swallow, 2 Whitethroat, 4 Sedge Warbler

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Orange Tip

Sidbury:- 10 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl,  6+ Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, 4+ Orange Tip, 3 Muslin Moth, 13 Hebrew Character, 12 Common Quaker, Powdered Quaker, Flame Shoulder, Swallow Prominent, Scalloped Hazel, 3 Streamer, Scorched Carpet, 2 Nut Tree Tussock, Red Twin Spot Carpet, 3 Frosted Green, Flame Carpet, Ash Pug, 3 Brindled Pug, Shoulder Stripe

23.4.20, East Mill Tor:- Wheatear

Aveton Gifford:- RED KITE ( 08:30 ), 11 House Martin, Mistle Thrush ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- Shoveler ( m. ), 2 Whimbrel

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl,  2 Swallow, Raven, 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, 2 Orange Tip ( m. )

Kingsbridge / West Charleton:- RED KITE ( 13:00 ), 6 Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 3+ Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( f. ), Painted Lady, Holly Blue, Orange Tip

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Holly Blue, Orange Tip

St. Marychurch:- Blackcap ( m. ), 12+ Orange Tip, 3 Holly Blue

Sidbury:- 8 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, 4+ Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Orange Tip

Taw Head, Dartmoor:- Red Deer

 

22.4.20, Meldon Woods:- 3 Pied Flycatcher

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Common Scoter, 2 Arctic Tern

Thurlestone:- Hobby, 12 Whimbrel, Green Woodpecker, 8 Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Hobby, 2 Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Jay, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven, Blackcap ( f. ), Hedgehog, Brimstone, Orange Tip

Clearbrook:- Cuckoo, Adder

Kingsbridge:- 2 Greenshank, 4+ Swallow, 2+ Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2+ Chiffchaff, 3+ Holly Blue, 3+ Orange Tip, Brimstone

South Huish:- 2 Barnacle Goose, 6 Teal, 21 Whimbrel, Wheatear, 4 Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Fox

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl,  4 Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip ( m. ), Brimstone Moth, 10 Hebrew Character, 7 Common Quaker, Flame Shoulder, 6 Muslin Moth, Waved Umber, Powdered Quaker, 2 Pebble Prominent, 2 Streamer, Water Carpet, Early Grey, Lunar Marbled Brown, Frosted Green

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Orange Tip ( m. ), Cinnabar Moth

 

21.4.20, Roborough Down:- Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, 10 Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter, Bar Tailed Godwit, 41 Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier, 3 Sandwich Tern, Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 2 Barnacle Goose, Snipe, Swift, 15 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, White Wagtail, 2 Sedge Warbler

Aveton Gifford:- Tawny Owl, Swift

Rowden:- 2 Swallow

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 7 Chiffchaff, 6 Orange Tip

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, 4 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, Orange Tip

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Tawny Owl,  2 Swallow, Raven, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip ( m. )

 

20.4.20, Noss Nayo coast path, Stoke / Warren:- 2 Wheatear, 3 Whitethroat

Plymstock:- Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Manx Shearwater, Sanderling, Whimbrel, Puffin

South Huish:- 2 Barnacle Goose, 12 Teal, 2 Swallow, Sand Martin, 4 House Martin, 2 Wheatear, 3 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, 4 Whitethroat

Aveton Gifford:- 3 Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Sidbury:- 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin, 2 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

St. Marychurch:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff ( m. ), 3 Holly Blue, 2 Orange Tip ( m., f. )

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, 4 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Swallow, House Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Orange Tip ( m. )

19.4.20, Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 3 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven, Blackcap, Hedgehog

Slapton:- Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, 50+ Swallow, 20+ Sand Martin, 2 House Martin, 4+ Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 10+ Reed Warbler, 5+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( m. )

Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, Raven, Swallow, Whitethroat

Newton Ferrers:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone:- Red Leg Partridge, 22 Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Manx Shearwater, Whimbrel

South Huish:- 2 Barnacle Goose, Swallow, Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail

Aveton Gifford:- Whimbrel, 3 Greenshank, 2 Wheatear, 3 Redstart, Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler

Ilsington / Ramshorn Down:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 10+ Blackcap, 6+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler

Sidbury:- 8+ Siskin, 3 Blackcap,6  Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Holly Blue, Brimstone

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, 4 Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Slow Worm, Holly Blue, Orange Tip

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip, 9 Hebrew Character Moth, 6 Common Quaker, Powdered Quaker

18.4.20,  The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 22 Whimbrel, Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. ), Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 4 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Wheatear

Thurlestone:- 2 Swift, 306 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 12+ Swallow, Dipper, 4 Blackcap, 9 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 9 Siskin

 

17.4.20,  Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Rowden:- 2 Swallow

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, 3 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:-13 Whimbrel, 3 Grey Plover,  Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. ), Little Tern

South Huish:- 2 Barnacle Goose, 14 Whimbrel, 3 Knot, 4 Dunlin, Sandwich Tern, 50 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 15 Sand Martin

Thurlestone:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 14 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- Blackcap ( m. )

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 2+ House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, Raven, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 March Moth, 3 Early Grey, 14 Hebrew Character, 12 Common Quaker, 3 Muslin Moth, 2 Dotted Border, Waved Umber, Small Quaker, 5 Shoulder Stripe, Nut Tree Tussock, Streamer, Brimstone Moth, Iron Prominent, Lychnis, Tawny Pinion, 2 Powdered Quaker, Mottled Pug

 

16.4.20,  nr. Exe Estuary:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( released bird from Isle Of Wight scheme, G274 )

Shaugh Prior:- RED KITE

Heavitree, Exeter:- Swift

Aveton Gifford:- Kingfisher, 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 121 Common Scoter, 89 Whimbrel, 2 Dunlin, 10 Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone:- 9 Swallow, Jay, Sedge Warbler, 3 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 2+ House Martin, Dipper, 2 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff, Stoat, 3 Roe Deer, Brimstone, 3 Orange Tip

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, 4 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, Raven, 3 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Pipistrelle, Holly Blue, Orange Tip

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog, 3 Holly Blue

 

15.4.20, Aveton Gifford:- RED KITE ( 15:30 ), 7 Whimbrel, House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Manx Shearwater, Red Breasted Merganser, 63 Common Scoter, 44 Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, Whitethroat

Thurlestone:- 2 Swallow

Efford Cemetery, Plymouth:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- 4 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

Bowcombe Creek:- 3 Greenshank, 4 Swallow, Raven, Blackcap, 2+ Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 5 Swallow, Dipper, 3 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 4 Hedgehog, Brimstone, Orange Tip

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Swallow, Raven, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 13 Hebrew Character Moth, Early Grey, Purple Thorn, 4 Common Quaker

 

14.4.20, Aveton Gifford:- Sedge Warbler

Belstone Tor:- 4 Raven

East Ockment Farm:- Green Woodpecker

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Whimbrel, 20 Bar Tailed Godwit

Thurlestone:- 3 Jay, 3 Wheatear, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Raven, 4 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Cullever Steps, Dartmoor:- 2 Raven

Moor Gate:- Swallow

Oke Tor:- 2 Wheatear

Sidbury:- Swallow, 3 Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Blackcap ( f. ), Chiffchaff, Hedgehog, Orange Tip ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Raven, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip ( m. )

 

13.4.20, Great Torrington:- Whitethroat ( m. )

South Milton Ley:- Reed Bunting

Thurlestone:- Whitethroat ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- Manx Shearwater, 3 Barnacle Goose, Turnstone, Sandwich Tern

St. Marychurch:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 5 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 7 Chiffchaff ( also of interest, escaped Canary ), 2 Orange Tip

Noss Mayo:- Mistle Thrush, 3 Blackcap, Chiffchaff. Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Swallow, Raven, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, Orange Tip ( m. )

Ilsington / Haytor:- 3 Swallow, Raven, 3 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Common Lizard, 4 Orange Tip

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Blackcap, Hedgehog, Orange Tip

 

12.4.20, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone:- 2 Stock Dove, 9 Swallow, House Martin, 3 Jay, Mistle Thrush, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- 8 Whimbrel, Whitethroat

Hope Cove:- 41 Manx Shearwater, 6 Whimbrel, Arctic Skua

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 6 Manx Shearwater, Common Scoter, 5 Turnstone, 4 Sandwich Tern

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6 Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Holly Blue

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 4+ Swallow, Whitethroat ( m. ), 7 Chiffchaff, 2 Orange Tip

Okehampton:- Blackcap ( f. ), Hedgehog, Holly Blue

 

11.4.20, Chelston, Torquay:- 4 RED KITE, Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Swallow, 4 House Martin

Thurlestone:- STONE CURLEW ( in ploughed field ), 2 Swallow, 2 Jay, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 88 Manx Shearwater, 8 Sandwich Tern, 2 Common Tern

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, 4 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

Kingsbridge:- 7+ Swallow, 2+ Blackcap

Higher Compton, Plymouth:- Ringneck Parakeet ( over E. ), Holly Blue

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 4 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Orange Tip

Okehampton:- Raven, Blackcap ( f. ), Hedgehog, Brimstone

Denbury:- Swallow, Stoat, Weasel

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Raven, 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 12 Hebrew Character Moth, 13 Common Quaker, 13 Early Grey, Red Chestnut, Early Tooth Striped, Waved Umber, Frosted Green, Water Carpet, Dotted Border, Lunar Marbled Brown

 

10.4.20, Plympton:- RED KITE ( 12:15, E. over Woodford )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Swallow, Raven, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Orange Tip

Cockington:- 5 Swallow

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Winkleigh:- RED KITE (  10:30 )

St. Marychurch::- Tawny Owl ( m. ), Garden Warbler, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 2 Jay

Thurlestone Bay:- 11 Manx Shearwater, 35 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Kingsbridge:- 3 Swallow

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Chiffchaff, Comma, Orange Tip ( m. )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2+ Raven, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), 2 Hedgehog, Brimstone

Ilsington / Liverton:- 3 Green Woodpecker, 2 Stock Dove, Swallow, 2 Raven, Jay, 2 Mistle Thrush, 13 Blackcap ( m. ),12  Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest, 4 Siskin, Fox, 2 Brimstone, 2 Orange Tip

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, Dipper, 4 Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, 3 Orange Tip ( 2 m., f. )

Denbury:- 3 Stoat

 

9.4.20, Bowcombe / West Charleton:- OSPREY

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Manx Shearwater

Aveton Gifford:- Pintail ( m. ), Swallow, Garden Warbler

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Blackcap ( m. )

Upcott, Winkleigh:- RED KITE (  10:15 )

Sidbury:- Swallow, House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Orange Tip

Okehampton:- 2+ Raven, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Holly Blue

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Orange Tip, 2 Muslin Moth, 12 Hebrew Character, 11 Common Quaker, 2 Small Quaker, 4 Early Grey, Nut Tree Tussock, March Moth, Brindled Pug, Red Chestnut

 

8.4.20, Colaton Raleigh:- RED KITE

Rowden:- 3 Swallow

St. Marychurch:- 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), Orange Tip ( m. )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 3 Raven. Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- 3 Swallow, 4 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff

Bolt Tail:- RED KITE ( 14:50, over S.E. ), 2 Red Throated Diver, 11 Common Scoter, 4 Sandwich Tern, Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Manx Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 4 Sandwich Tern

Aveton Gifford:- 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap, Willow Warbler

Sidbury:- Swallow, 4 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, Roe Deer, Brimstone, 4 Orange Tip, Comma

Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), Roe Deer ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, Pipistrelle Bat

Higher Compton, Plymouth:- Orange Tip ( m. )

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Holly Blue, Comma, Orange Tip

Stoke / Warren, nr. Noss Mayo:- Hare, Weasel

 

7.4.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Tufted Duck, Sandwich Tern

Kingsbridge Estuary:- Greenshank, Swallow

Thurlestone:- 2 Jay, 3+ Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Jay, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

River Tamar, Ernesettle:- OSPREY

Sidbury:- 2 Swallow, Dipper, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 4 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog, Brimstone

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff ( m. ), Goldcrest, March Moth, Shoulder Stripe, 5 Common Quaker, 2 Early Grey, 5 Hebrew Character, Muslin Moth, Dotted Border, Brindled Pug

 

6.4.20, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Sandwich Tern

Foresland Ledge:- Wheatear

Meldon Reservoir:- 2 Raven

nr. Dartmouth:- OSPREY ( River Dart )

Black-A-Tor Copse:- Raven, Grey Wagtail ( East Ockment River )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff

Meldon  Quarry:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 2 Jay, 4+ Blackcap ( m. ), 4 Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 4+ Swallow, Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. ), Goldcrest, Comma

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

South Milton:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Hedgehog

Denbury:- 2 Hedgehog

 

5.4.20, Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow

Aveton Gifford:- 4 Teal, 5+ Greenshank, 3 Swallow, 3+ Blackcap, 10+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 7 Manx Shearwater, 328 Common Scoter, Gadwall ( f. ), 10 Shoveler, 8 Teal, 41 Whimbrel, 6+ Arctic Skua, 12 Mediterranean Gull, 64+ Sandwich Tern

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

nr. Frogmore:- Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow

Sidbury:- Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Roe Deer

Kingsbridge:- Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. ), Holly Blue

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

 

4.4.20, Woolfardisworthy:- RED KITE, 2 Mistle Thrush

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:-4 Swallow

Thurlestone:- 2 Green Woodpecker

Thurlestone Bay:- 93 Common Scoter, Eider ( m. ), 2 Gadwall, 6+ Sandwich Tern

Hope Cove:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 7 Manx Shearwater, 80+ Common Scoter, Arctic Skua, 9 Mediterranean Gull, 5+ Sandwich Tern, 4 Swallow

Ilsington / Liverton:- Green Woodpekcer, 2 Raven, Jay, Swallow, 3 Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Brimstone

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 9 Hebrew Character Moth, 2 Oak Beauty, 5 Common Quaker, Clouded Drab

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( m. ), Chiffchaff, Brimstone ( m. )

Sidbury:- 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Comma

Topsham:- Holly Blue

 

3.4.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Raven, 4+ Redwing ( over at night ), 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Aveton Gifford:- Pintail ( m. )

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2+ Great Northern Diver, 2+ Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern

Dartmouth:- Willow Warbler

Yelverton:- Tawny Owl, Mistle Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Marsh Tit

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

 

2.4.20, St. Marychurch:- OSPREY ( 10:50, over N. )

Torquay:- Black Redstart ( bowling green nr. Grand Hotel )

Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Raven, 2 Chiffchaff

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

Thurlestone:- Dunlin, 8 Mediterranean Gull, Green Woodpecker, 5+ Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter

Noss Mayo:- 4 Roe Deer

Totnes:- Stoat

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

 

1.4.20, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Raven, 2 Chiffchaff

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Teignmouth:- OSPREY

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, Raven, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, Goldcrest, Firecrest, Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter, 4 Rock Pipit

Bolt Tail:- Wheatear

South Huish:- Wigeon ( f. ), 36 Teal, Ringed Plover, White Wagtail

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven, Hedgehog

 

31.3.20, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart ( m. )

Aveton Gifford:- Pintail ( m. ), Kingfisher, Swallow, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 24 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Little Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover, Bar Tailed Godwit

Thurlestone:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Wheatear ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Lower Compton, Plymouth:- 2 Jay, Blackcap ( m. )

nr. Ledstone:- Merlin

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

 

30.3.20, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- RED KITE ( 15:05, over S. ), 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart ( m. )

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( f. )

Plymouth:- 10+ Ringneck Parakeet ( Outland Rd. )

Scary Tor:- Grey Wagtail ( East Ockment River )

Halstock Woods:- Green Woodpecker

Cullever Steps:- Grey Wagtail ( East Ockment River )

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Hedgehog

29.3.20, Noss Mayo:- Raven, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart ( m. )

Plymstock:- Ringneck Parakeet, Blackcap ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver,  3 Red Throated Diver, 9 Common Scoter

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Chiffchaff

Exmouth:- Blackcap ( m. , also of interest, escaped parrot briefly on garden feeder )

Okehampton:- Raven, 3 Hedgehog

28.3.20, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, 2 Jay, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- OSPREY ( 11:55, over N. )

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 3 Manx Shearwater, Mediterranean Gull, 5 Sandwich Tern, Wheatear

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

 

27.3.20, Bratton Fleming:- 2 RED KITE ( 09:10, over S. )

Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Jay, Chiffchaff

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet

Thurlestone:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. ), 3 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 4 Manx Shearwater, 8 Mediterranean Gull

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff ( m. )

Ilsington:- 30+ Golden Plover, Redwing

Sidbury:- 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 11 Hebrew Character Moth, 7 Common Quaker, 3 Small Quaker

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

26.3.20, Ashburton:- Blackcap ( m. ), Grey Wagtail

Thurlestone:- Stock Dove, Cirl Bunting

Aveton Gifford:- 3 House Martin, Grey Wagtail

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 8 Manx Shearwater, 27 Common Scoter, 11 Mediterranean Gull

Ilsington / East Lounston:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap ( m. ), 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 4+ Siskin