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16.9.21, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Challaborough Bay:- WRYNECK, 4 Wheatear, Tree Pipit

Watermouth Cove / Widmouth Bay:- WRYNECK ( coast path )

Berry Head:- 3 Wheatear

Lopwell / Maristow:- 2+ OSPREY, 3 Common Sandpiper, 50 Swallow ( Maristow Farm ), 21+ Raven

Heckwood Tor:- 12 Swallow

South Huish:- 10+ Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Snipe, 6+ Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail

East Soar:- 300+ Swallow / House Martin, 3+ Sand Martin, Raven, 25+ Wheatear, 3 Yellow Wagtail, Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, 2+ Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- 7+ CATTLE EGRET, GARGANEY, 2 Spoonbill, 2 Marsh Harrier, 3 Wheatear

Dawlish Warren:- 10 Knot

Endsleigh:- Raven, Comma

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15.9.21, South Huish:- 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Ringed Plover ( over ), Kingfisher, 20+ Swallow, Raven, Yellow Wagtail, 6+ Wheatear, Whinchat, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler

Exe Estuary:- 2 Spoonbill

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Snipe, 4 Wheatear, 20+ Rock Pipit

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

East Soar:- WRYNECK ( coast path at bottom of Starehole Valley ), Hobby, 100+ Swallow / House Martin, 40 Wheatear, 2 Redstart, 2 Whinchat, 7 Yellow Wagtail, 4 Grey Wagtail, 3 Tree Pipit, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Firecrest, Pied Flycatcher, 6 Spotted Flycatcher

Exe Estuary / Exmouth:- GLOSSY IBIS ( Powderham Steps )

West Charleton Marsh:- TURTLE DOVE

Beer Head:- 6 Wheateat, 3 Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, Tree Pipit, Grasshopper Warbler, 4 Whitethroat, 20+ Chiffchaff, 5 Spotted Flycatcher

Moretonhampstead:- 6 Swallow

South Milton Ley:- Redstart, 6 Blackcap, 2 Reed Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler ( all these warblers trapped & ringed ), 5 Spotted Flycatcher

Tottiford Reservoir:- Otter, Common Blue Damselfly, 6 Small Red Damselfly

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Raven, 7+ Swallow, 5 Common Lizard, 4 Brimstone Moth, Drinker, 10 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Green Carpet, 4 Common Carpet, 6 Common Marbled Carpet, 7 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Snout, 2 Dusky Thorn, Brindled Green, Clouded Silver, Common Wainscot, Frosted Orange, Lesser Yellow Underwing, 3 Square Spot Rustic

Noss Mayo:- Southern Hawker

Trenchford Reservoir:- Comma

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14.9.21, South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 7 Yellow Wagtail, Wheatear

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Spoonbill

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- GLOSSY IBIS ( briefly ), 6 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 12 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Kingfisher, Wheatear

Topsham:- Curlew Sandpiper, 15 Knot, 12 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Whimbrel, 35 Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, Water Rail, Marsh Harrier

Noss Mayo:- Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Wembury:- Convolvulous Hawkmoth

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13.9.21, Axe Cliff:- ORTOLAN BUNTING

Thurlestone Bay:- 20 Balearic Shearwater, 8 Dunlin, 5 Sandwich Tern, Wheatear, 15 Rock Pipit, Grey Wagtail

South Huish:- 10 Teal, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe

nr. Tiverton:- RED KITE ( over motorway )

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Okehampton:- Raven

Bedford Bridge, River Walkham:- Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, 4 Raven, 3 Jay, 3 Grey Wagtail, Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 7 Common Lizard

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12.9.21, Axe Cliff:- ORTOLAN BUNTING ( elusive )

Seaton Wetlands:- 3 Ruff

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- Redstart, 7 Tree Pipit, 9 Yellow Wagtail, 21+ Grey Wagtail, 15+ Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, 20+ Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET, Spoonbill, 2 Little Stint, 3 Green Sandpiper, 2 Ruff, 50+ Dunlin, 2 Marsh Harrier, Merlin ( imm. ), 2 Wheatear, Redstart

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 50 Teal, 4 Greenshank, 200 Swallow, Cirl Bunting

Moretonhampstead:- Swallow

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- LITTLE GULL ( 1 w. ), 2 Greenshank, 4 Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Slapton:- HOOPOE ( 08:15 ), Ringed Plover, Sandwich Tern, Wheatear, 20 Common Dolphin

Hope's Nose:- WRYNECK ( in scrub towards Sandy Point ), 3 Knot, Common Sandpiper, 5 Wheatear, Grey Seal

River Otter:- Beaver

Haytor:- Fox ( silver / grey colou )

Brixham:- Vestal, Bordered Pug

Thurlestone:- CLIFDEN NONPAREIL, Jersey Tiger Moth, Dark Sword Grass, Small Dusty Wave, Peach Blossom, Yellow Tail

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11.9.21, Seaton Wetlands:- 2 Ruff, 4 Greenshank, Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, 5 Common Sandpiper, 2 Kingfisher, 5 Wheatear, Cetti's Warbler, Reed Warbler

Froward Point:- WRYNECK, 8 Wheatear, 2 Yellow Wagtail, 25+ Chiffchaff, 10+ Willow Warbler, Sedge Warbler, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Crownhill Down:- Little Stint, 2 Sanderling, 9 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, Grasshopper Warbler

Slapton:- HOOPOE ( 19:00, briefly in flight, 600 yds. N. of Memorial )

Dawlish Warren:- WRYNECK ( elusive along back path, Greenland Lake ), 4 Little Tern, Black Tern

Plym Estuary:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 11 Greenshank, Sand Martin, Wheatear, 4 Whinchat, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Topsham:- 6 Little Grebe, 2 Ruff, 8 Knot, 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Whimbrel, 8 Greenshank, Snipe, Water Rail, Kingfisher

Hope's Nose:- Arctic Skua, 11 Common Tern, 2 Swift, 4 Wheatear, Redstart ( f. ), 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, Grey Seal

Berry Head:- VAGRANT EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( in quarry )

Plympton:- Frosted Orange, Cypress Pug

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10.9.21, Slapton:- 2 Little Grebe, 10+ Tufted Duck, 2 Dunlin, Turnstone, 6+ Ringed Plover, 40+ Common / Sandwich Tern, 10 Swallow, 5+ Wheatear, 2 Cetti's Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 300+ Balearuc Shearwater, 12 Dunlin, 3 Sanderling, Ringed Plover4 Mediterranean Gull, 4 Wheatear

South Huish:- 5 Teal, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Stock Dove, Wheatear

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Dunlin, 4 Greenshank, 20 Ringed Plover

Crownhill Down:- 6 Little Stint, 2 Sanderling, 20 Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover

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9.9.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Axe Estuary:- OSPREY

Meldon:- 4 Swallow

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Dawlish Warren:- Ruff, Spotted Redshank, Little Tern

River Dart:- OSPREY

Black Hole Marsh:- 10 Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 2 Ruff, 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Whimbrel, Greenshank

Modbury:- 3+ Spotted Flycatcher

Thurlestone:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Cirl Bunting

South Huish:- 2 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Wheatear

Aveton Gifford:- Redstart ( f. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 25 Manx Shearwater, 125+ Balearic Shearwater, 11 Dunlin, 2 Wheatear, 30 Rock Pipit, 9 Mediterranean Gull

Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET,. GREAT WHITE EGRET, , Marsh Harrier2 Spoonbill, Little Stint, Ruff, Green Sandpiper

Plympton:- 2 Silver Y Moth, Vestal, Flounced Rustic

Brixton:- MAIZE WAINSCOT ( 2nd for UK )

Wotter:- ROSY UNDERWING ( 2nd for Devon ), Clifden Nonpareil

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8.9.21, Torquay:- Green Woodpecker

Exminster Marshes:- 4 CATTLE EGRET, GREAT WHITE EGRET,  2 Spoonbill, Marsh Harrier, 5 Ruff, 2 Snipe, Hobby, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting, Comma

Topsham:-  Little Grebe, 11 Greenshank, 2 Knot, 5 Avocet, 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Bay:- 100 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Dunlin, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Wheatear

South Huish:- 10 Dunlin, 4 Snipe, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Wheatear

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7.9.21, Beer Head:- 4 Wheatear, 3 Redstart, 3 Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Whitethroat, 7 Willow Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Axe Cliff:- 3 Wheatear, Redstart, Whinchat, Tree Pipit, 5 Grey Wagtail, 7 Yellow Wagtail, 15 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 10 Chiffchaff, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Dawlish Warren:- Little Gull ( 2 c.y. )

Modbury:- 5 Swallow

Black Hole Marsh:- 3 Ruff

Orcombe Point:- 12+ Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 16+ Yellow Wagtail

Hope's Nose:- 3 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Common Scoter, 3 Arctic Skua, Wheatear

Beardon, Lydford:- 2 Swallow

Topsham:- 4 CATTLE EGRET, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, Ruff, 13 Greenshank, 3 Knot, 5 Whimbrel

Fingle Bridge, R. Teign:- Grey Wagtail, Adder

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Comma

Dunscombe / Donkey Sanctuary:- 36+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Raven, 6+ Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Painted Lady

River Otter:- 2 Beaver

Plymouth:- Jersey Mocha

Brixham:- Feathered Gothic

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6.9.21, Crownhill Down:- Ruff, 4 Little Stint, 23 Dunlin, Sanderling, 9 Ringed Plover, Green Woodpecker, Yellow Wagtail, Tree Pipit

nr. Sidmouth:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush

Slapton:- 32 Balearic Shearwater

Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill, 2 Ruff, Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Hobby

Orcombe, Exmouth:- 10 Yellow Wagtail

Axe Estuary:- OSPREY

Topsham:- Pintail, Avocet, Ruff, 3 Knot, 450 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, 9 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull

Beer Head:- Lapwing, Merlin, 4 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, Garden Warbler, 3 Spotted Flycatcher, Firecrest, Stoat

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker,  5 Swallow, Comma, Southern Hawker

Dunscombe / Donkey Sanctuary:- Green Woodpecker, 20 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 2 Raven, 4 Wheatear, 3 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Painted Lady, 6 Common Blue, Magpie Moth, Six Spot Burnet

Paignton:- Portland Riband Wave

Okehampton:- 2 Painted Lady

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5.9.21, Exminster Marshes:- 2 Spoonbill, 2 Garganey, 50+ Teal, 8 Shoveler, 2 Marsh Harrier, 5 Ruff, 2+ Little Stint, 2 Green Sandpiper, 2 Spotted Redshank, 5+ Snipe, 2 Greenshank, 150 Black Tailed Godwit, Whinchat, Yellow Wagtail

Slapton:- 150 Balearic Shearwater, Great Skua, Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 100+ Sandwich Tern, 100+ Common Tern

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 12+ Swallow, Raven, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Beer Head:- 22 Wheatear, Redstart, 2 Whinchat

Dawlish Warren:- Spoonbill, 3 Avocet, 2 Ruff, Little Stint, Grey PLover, 200 Ringed Plover, 28 Knot, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 30 Dunlin, 100 Common Tern, 60 Sandwich Tern, 2 Black Tern ( juv. )

Ashprington:- OSPREY

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swallow

Seaton Wetlands:- 5 Wigeon, 10 Ruff ( juv. ), 5 Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper

Hope's Nose:- 10 Balearic Shearwater, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 25+ Sandwich Tern, Redstart ( f. )

Topsham:- Spoonbill, 6 Whimbrel, Knot, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, Avocet, Snipe, 70 Common Tern

Sidmouth Seafront:- 3 Turnstone, 3 Swallow

River Otter / Estuary:- 2 Ruff, 31 Dunlin, 15 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, Whimbrel, Grey Plover

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Jersey Tiger Moth

Mincinglake Park, Exeter:- Brown Hairstreak ( f. )

Okehampton:- 4 Painted Lady

Branscombe:- 130+ Painted Lady

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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4.9.21, Topsham / Exe Estuary:- OSPREY, 2 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill, 2 Spotted Redshank, Ruff, 4 Ringed Plover, 20+ Lapwing, Common Sandpiper, 17 Greenshank, 40 Pintail, 200 Wigeon

Crownhill Down:- 4 Little Stint, 20 Dunlin, Sanderling, 3 Ringed Plover

Froward Point:- 4 Wheatear, Redstart, 3 Yellow Wagtail, Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat, Sedfe Warbler, Reed Warbler, 1+ Spotted Flycatcher

Exmouth:- 2 Spoonbill ( briefly, off Mudbank Lane )

Sharpham, Dart Estuary:- OSPREY

South Huish:- Pintail ( m. ), 15 Teal, 3 Dunlin, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, 5 Wheatear, 2 Yellow Wagtail

Belstone:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Swallow, 8 House Martin

Taw Marsh:- 4 Swallow

Warleigh Estate / R. Tavy:- 3 OSPREY

Seaton Wetlands:- Ruff, Snipe, 3 Greenshank, 2 Ringed Plover, 7 Common Sandpiper, 40+ Swallow, 4 Wheatear, Migrant Hawker

Slapton:- 50+ Common Tern, 50+ Sandwich Tern, Grey Seal

Portworthy Mica Dam:- Wood Sandpiper, Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 8 Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Common Lizard

Brixton:- ROSY UNDERWING MOTH ( 1st for Devon )

Mincinglake Park, Exeter:- Brown Hairstreak

Brixham:- Convolvulous Hawkmoth

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3.9.21, Thurlestone Bay:- 40+ Balearic Shearwater, 240 Manx Shearwater, 2 Knot ( juv. ), Turnstone, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 3 Common Tern, 40 House Martin, 16 Sand Martin, 3+ Wheatear, 10+ Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 20+ Teal, 12 Dunlin, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, 3 Snipe, 50+ Swallow, 40 House Martin, 20 Sand Martin, Raven, 10+ Wheatear, 20+ Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, 10+ Chiffchaff

South Milton:- 2 Jay

R. Tavy / Bere Ferrers:- 2+ OSPREY

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, OSPREY, Spoonbill, Garganey, Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Little Stint, 5 Ruff, Marsh Harrier, Hobby, 30 Common Tern

Fremington Pill:- Spotted Redshank

Portworthy:- Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank

Exton:- 3 OSPREY

Dittisham:- OSPREY

Postbridge:- 2 Swallow, 3 Raven

Cut Hill:- Hen Harrier, Swallow

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow

Crownhill Down:- 6 Little Stint, 25+ Dunlin, 10+ Swallow, 3 Raven, 15+ Mistle Thrush, Wheatear, Whinchat, Chiffchaff, Painted Lady, Wall Brown

Berry Head:- 90+ Balearic Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 7 Great Skua, 43 Arctic Skua, Yellow Leg Gull, 7 Mediterranean Gull, 26 Sandwich Tern ( also of interest 1294 commic tern ), 3 Harbour Porpoise, 10 Common Dolphin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 6 Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Setaceous Hebrew Character Moth, 2 Phoenix, 3 Large Yellow Underwing, 3 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 7 Flame Shoulder, Snout, 2 Purple Bar, 2 Lesser Yellow Underwing, 3 Common Carpet, Lime Speck Pug, Dark Spectacle, Flounced Rustic, 2 Small Square Spot

Headland Warren:- 8 Red Deer

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2.9.21, Wembury:- OSPREY ( mouth of R. Yealm ), 2 Balearic Shearwater, 3 Sanderling, Sandwich Tern, 4 Wheatear

Warleigh Estate, Tamerton Foliot:- 3 OSPREY, 12 Sand Martin

Crownhill Down:- 8 Little Stint, 4 Sanderling, 29 Dunlin, 6 Ringed Plover, 2 Wheatear, Whinchat

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY, 2 Spoonbill, 15 Sandwich Tern, 60 Common Tern

Thurlestone Bay:- 300+ Balearic Shearwater, Teal, 6 Wigeon, Golden Plover, 3 Sandwich Tern, 20 Swallow, 155 House Martin, 5 Sand Martin, 3 Yellow Wagtail

Thurlestone Village:- Wheatear, Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- 100 Swallow / House Martin

Topsham:- OSPREY, Snipe

Dawlish Warren:- 37 Sanderling, 50 Ringed Plover, 40 Sandwich Tern

Hope's Nose:- 20 Balearic Shearwater, 5 Common Scoter, 2 Arctic Skua, 4 Sandwich Tern, 3 Chiffchaff, Grey Seal

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 40+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 6 Common Lizard

Plympton:- Hedgehog

Hisley Woods, Dartmoor:- 2 Purple Hairstreak

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1.9.21, St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( f. )

East Soar:- ICTERINE WARBLER, ( by small barn to E. of East Soar Farm ), 17 Yellow Wagtail

Dawlish Warren:- Purple Sandpiper, 29 Sanderling, Black Tern

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Brixton:- 10+ Swallow, House Martin

Hart Tor:- Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 15 Manx Shearwater, 3 Balearic Shearwater, Ringed Plover, Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Wheatear, Grey Wagtail

South Huish:- Pintail ( m. ), 24 Teal, 11 Dunlin, Curlew Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, 3 Snipe, Swift, 10 Swallow, 60 House Martin, 5 Sand Martin, 5 Mistle Thrush, 14 Wheatear, 20+ Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, 2 Reed Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler

Okehampton Moor:- 3 Raven

Topsham:- OSPREY

Crownhill Down:- 5 Little Stint, 2 Sanderling, 31 Dunlin, 12 Ringed Plover, 60 Swallow, 20 Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear

Seaton Marshes:- Little Grebe, Shoveler, Teal, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, Yellow Wagtail

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 5 Common Lizard

Paignton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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31.8.21, Exminster Marshes:- 2 Garganey, 5 Shoveler, 52 Teal, 2 Spoonbill, 2 Little Stint ( juv. ), 2 Ruff, 12+ Snipe, 2 Marsh Harrier, Hobby

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

South Huish:- 25 Teal, 3 Wood Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper ( juv. ), Black Tailed Godwit, 10 Swallow, 20 House Martin, 21 Wheatear

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Greenshank

Crownhill Down:- 6 Little Stint, 23 Dunlin, Curlew Sandpiper, 4 Ringed Plover

Dawlish Warren:- 39 Sanderling, 3 Cirl Bunting

Saltram:- 4 Yellow Wagtail

Seaton Wetlands:- Wood Sandpiper, Little Stint, Ruff, 2 Greenshank, 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, Wheatear

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Painted Lady

Hope's Nose:- Common Scoter, 4 Wheatear, Whinchat, Blackcap, Whitethroat ( juv. ), Painted Lady

Shaugh Prior:- 9 Silver Y Moth, Narrow Winged Pug, White Spotted Pug, Anomalous, Pearly Underwing, 2 Neglected Rustic, Feathered Gothic

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30.8.21, Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- 4 Wheatear, 15+ Yellow Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill, 2 Ruff, 2 Marsh Harrier, 2 Wheatear

Turf, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY, Hobby, Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail

Warleigh Estate, Tamerton Foliot:- 2 OSPREY, 3 Common Sandpiper, Wheatear

Seaton Wetlands:- Little Stint, Ruff, 3+ Greenshank, 7 Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull

Soar:- 10+ Swallow, 2+ House Martin, 5 Wheatear, Whitethroat, Firecrest, 3 Small Copper, Painted Lady

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Small Copper, Silver Y

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29.8.21, Soar:- WRYNECK ( top of Soar Mill Cove, along right hand footpath ), DOTTEREL ( 07:25, juv., circled airfield ), 2 Golden Plover, Ringed Plover, Merlin, 100+ Swallow, 20 House Martin, Raven, 20+ Wheatear, Whinchat, 20+ Yellow Wagtail, 17 Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Grasshopper Warbler, 30+ Chiffchaff / Willow Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Pied Flycatcher ( at farm )

Slapton:- 100 Common Tern, 2 Arctic Tern ( juv. ), 40+ Sandwich Tern

Exe Estuary :- OSPREY

nr. Hemyock:- WHITE STORK

Turf / Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill ( ad., juv. ), Marsh Harrier, Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper

Crownhill Down:- 2 Little Stint, Sanderling, 23 Dunlin, 13 Ringed Plover, probable Curlew Sandpiper

Portworthy:- OSPREY

Wembury Point:- Whinchat

Axe Cliff:- 4 Wheatear, 4 Yellow Wagtail, Garden Warbler

Plym Estuary:- Bar Tailed Godwit, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 5+ Yellow Wagtail, 2 Whinchat, Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 2+ Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher

Woodbury Common:- WRYNECK ( on track 200m S.E. of fenced area in firing range )

Templer Way, Western Teign Estuary:- 2 Dunlin, 8 Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, 3 Stock Dove

Seaton Wetlands:- 4 Wigeon, Little Stint, Ruff, 3 Greenshank

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, 2 Raven, Small Copper, Silver Y

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Common Lizard, Common Darter ( f. )

Plympton:- Orange Swift Moth, Old Lady, Mullein Wave, Dark Arches, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Hope's Nose:- 3 Common Scoter, 3 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 5 Common Dolphin

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28.8.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill ( ad., juv. ), Little Grebe, 3 Marsh Harrier, Hobby, Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Whimbrel, 9+ Snipe, 7 Ringed Plover, 8 Pintail, Swallow, House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff

Turf:- 4 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover

Crownhill Down:- 31 Dunlin, 11 Ringed Plover, Wheatear, Spotted Flycatcher

Black Hole Marsh:- RED KITE ( over NW ), Little Stint ( juv. ), 40 Teal, 2 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull

Axe Estuary:- Green Sandpiper

Horsey Island, Braunton:- OSPREY, Mediterranean Gull

Wembury:- 2 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 13 Ringed Plover, 12 Dunlin, 12 Turnstone, 3 Common Sandpiper, 8 Wheatear, Whinchat, 3 Yellow Wagtail

Beer Head:-  3 Wheatear, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Hope's Nose:- Raven, 4 Rock Pipit, Blackcap, Whitethroat ( juv. ), 5 Chiffchaff

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Swallow, 2 Pipistrelle

Pil Tor / Top Tor:- 6 Swallow, 2 Raven, 6 Wheatear ( 4 juv. ), Adder ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Silver Y

Plympton:- Raven, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Torquay:- Chiffchaff, Jersey Tiger Moth

Okehampton:- Raven, 3 Painted Lady

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Painted Lady

Wembury Point:- Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear, Whitethroat, Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Silver Y

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27.8.21, Wembury:- 10 Wheatear, 3 Whinchat, 2 Yellow Wagtail, Whitethroat, 8 Chiffchaff, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Cirl Bunting

Crownhill Down:- 31 Dunlin, 16 Ringed Plover, Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 29 Mistle Thrush, Pied Flycatcher, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Topsham:- 3 Avocet, Knot, 3 Ruff, 9 Whimbrel, Little Ringed Plover, Bar Tailed Godwit, 11 Greenshank

Dawlish Warren:- 140+ Dunlin, 150+ Ringed Plover, 4 Knot ( juv. ), 45 Sandwich Tern, 8 Swallow

Soar:- 50 Wheatear, Redstart, 55 Yellow Wagtail, 4 White Wagtail, Lesser Whitethroat, Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher

Lydford Gorge:- Grey Wagtail

Whitleigh, Plymouth:- WHITE STORK ( roosted overnight )

Black Hole Marsh:- Wood Sandpiper, Shoveler, Ruff, 3 Greenshank

South Huish:- 21 Teal, 2 Wood Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, 2 Snipe, 15 Swallow, 40 House Martin, 11 Wheatear, 20+ Yellow Wagtail

River Plym / Saltram:- 6 Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, 2 Whinchat, 2+ Tree Pipit, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, Purple Hairstreak

Okehampton:- Raven, 5 Painted Lady

Paignton:- 2 Painted Lady

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26.8.21, Sheeps Marsh, Axe Estuary:- Merlin, Grey Wagtail

Brixham:- RED KITE ( 10:00, over )

Crownhill Down:- 19 Dunlin, 13 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, Greenshank, Green Sandpiper ( Smallhanger ), Yellow Wagtail

Beer Head:- 30 Wheatear, Whinchat, Redstart, Tree Pipit, 6 Yellow Wagtail, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, Reed Warrbler, 4 Spotted Flycatcher

Mansands:- 4 Ringed Plover, House Marrtin, 2+ Sand Martin

Westward Ho!:- Mediterranean Gull

Dawlish Warren:- Ringed Plover, 3 Knot, Dunlin, 2 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Common Tern, Sandwich Tern, 6 Wheatear, Spotted Flycatcher

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Little Stint

Thurlestone Marsh:- 175 Swallow, 30 House Martin, 100 Sand Martin

Bridestowe:- 2 Swallow

Widecombe:- 6 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Wheatear

Poundgate:- 10 Swallow, 20 House Martin

Yes Tor / High Willhays / West Mill Tor:- 3 Raven, 12 Wheatear

Slapton:- Hobby, 3,000 Swallow

Colyford Common:- Whinchat

Black Hole Marsh:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Ruff ( 2 m., f. ), 6 Common Sandpiper, 3 Wheatear

Hexworthy:- 5 Swallow, Badger, Adder

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Spotted Flycatcher ( Cellars ), Jersey Tiger Moth, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Plympton:- Tree Pipit ( over ), Common Wainscot Moth, Dusky Thorn, Square Spot Rustic

Stoke Point coast path:- Wheatear, 6 Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, Silver Washed Fritillary

Holwell Rock, Hound Tor:- 2 Swallow, Small Red Damselfly

Okehampton:- 2 Painted Lady

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25.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 5+ Swallow, Raven, Goldcrest

Exe Estuary, Powderham:- OSPREY, GREAT WHITE EGRET, 4 Whimbrel, 25 Ringed Plover, Wheatear, 4 Whitethroat

Braunton Burrows:- Wheatear

East Soar:- MELODIOUS WARBLER ( briefly ), Wheatear, Whinchat, Whitethroat, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Small Copper

Topsham:- 2 Kingfisher

Slapton:- 10+ Tufted Duck, 10+ Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Sanderling, 30+ Sandwich Tern, 10+ Swallow, 2+ House Martin, 5+ Sand Martin, 3 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff

Gutter Tor:- Green Woodpecker

Burrator Reservoir:- 12 Swallow

Black Hole Marsh:- Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, 2 Yellow Wagtail

Noss Mayo coast path, Netton / Warren:- 2 Swallow, Painted Lady

Crownhill Down:- 14 Dunlin, 9 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, Painted Lady, Wall Brown

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Little Stint, 5 Dunlin, 4 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper

Hope's Nose:- 3+ Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Painted Lady, Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, Banded Demoiselle, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Venford:- Orange Swift Moth

Okehampton:- 7 Painted Lady

Preston Down, Paignton:- Brown Hairstreak

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24.8.21, Dawlish Warren:- WRYNECK ( nr. 5th tee on golf course )

Crownhill Down:- Little Stint, 12 Dunlin, 9 Ringed Plover, Lapwing, probable Curlew Sandpiper ( all very distant on Drakelands Pit ), 15+ Mistle Thrush, Common Blue, 4+ Painted Lady, 2 Grayling

Cadover area:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, Wheatear

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Goldcrest

Modbury:- 2 Swallow, House Martin

Roadford:- 2 Gadwall, 3 Green Sandpiper, Greenshank, Raven, Grey Wagtail

Hope's Nose:- Wheatear, Whitethroat ( juv. ), 3 Chiffchaff

Westward Ho!:- Little Stint ( juv., nr. crazy golf course )

Beer Head:- 2 Raven, 8 Wheatear, 9 Yellow Wagtail, Whitethroat

Holwell Tor / Emsworthy Rocks:- House Martin, Raven, 4 Wheatear ( juv. )

Dunscombe Donkey Sanctuary:- 5 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 16 Wheatear, Painted Lady, Magpie Moth, Southern Hawker

Dunscombe Cliff:- 2 Raven, 2 Common Lizard, Small Copper, 13 Common Blue, 4 Painted Lady, Oak Eggar ( m. ), 2 Six Spot Burnet

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Siskin ( juv. ), Brimstone

Axe Cliff:- 9 Wheatear, 5 Yellow Wagtail, 3 Tree Pipit, Wilow Warbler, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Noss Mayo area:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 3 Grey Seal ( Netton Island ), Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger Moth

Okehampton Moor:- 7 Swallow, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Seaton Marshes:- Migrant Hawker, Southern Hawker

Okehampton:- 6 Painted Lady

Paignton:- 2 Jersey Tiger Moth

nr. Chagford:- Clouded Yellow, Brown Hairstreak

Clearbrook:- 4 Grayling, Gatekeeper

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23.8.21, Beer Head:- 30+ Wheatear, 10 Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, Garden Warbler, 4 Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher

Exe Estuary:- 5 Sanderling, 70 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, 3 Whitethroat

Thurlestone Bay:- Ringed Plover, 19 Sandwich Tern, 18 Swallow

off Berry Head:- Balearic Shearwater, Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, Arctic Skua, Little Gull, Arctic Tern, Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise

South Huish:- 10 Teal, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 5 Swallow, 20 House Martin, 2 Wheatear, 6 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- 3 Tree Pipit, Cettis Warbler, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Dipper

Okehampton:- Raven, 15 Painted Lady

Crownhill Down:- 4 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, 23 Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, 2 Fallow Deer, Silver Washed Fritillary, 6+ Painted Lady, Gatekeeper, 2 Wall Brown

Wembury:- OSPREY, Painted Lady, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Common Darter

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22.8.21, Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY, , Ruff ( juv. ), 230 Dunlin, 241 Balearic Shearwater

Axe Cliff:- Swallow, 2 Tree Pipit ( over ), Yellow Wagtail, 3 Wheatear, Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- 7 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover

Plympton:- 5 Raven, Siskin

Axe Estuary:- OSPREY

Seaton Wetlands:- Ruff, 6 Ringed Plover, Bar Tailed Godwit, Water Rail

Lydford:- 4 Swallow

Thurlestone:- Barn Owl

Bridestowe:- 3 Swallow

Prawle:- 13 Ringed Plover, 5 Turnstone, 2 Sanderling, Dunlin, 50+ House Martin, Tree Pipit, 2 Wheatear, Sedge Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Topsham:- 4 Little Grebe, Wigeon, 2 Ruff, 37 Greenshank, 11 Whimbrel, Snipe, Kingfisher

Yealm Estuary:- 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Comma

Hope's Nose:- 6 Common Scoter, Dunlin, 2 Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher, Grey Seal

Slapton:- Snipe, 2 Grey Seal

Princetown:- 3 Swallow, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, Whitethroat, 5 Brimstone Moth, 21 Flame Shoulder, 4 Large Yellow Underwing, Buff Ermine, 2 Small Phoenix, Iron Prominent, Pebble Prominent, Knot Grass, July Highflyer, Canary Shouldered Thorn, 3 Purple Bar, Dingy Footman, Dark Arches, 2 Common Rustic, Silver Y, Ruby Tiger, 4 Magpie Moth, Black Arches, Garden Carpet, 3 Common Wave, 2 Red Twin Spot Carpet, Common Carpet, 2 Rosy Rustic, 9 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Smoky Wainscot, 2 Ingrailed Clay, Uncertain

Axmouth Undercliff:- Wood White, Clouded Yellow

Axmouth Beach:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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21.8.21, Torquay:- Chiffchaff

Crownhill Down:- 14 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Tree Pipit ( over ), 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Plym Estuary:- Mediterranean Gull, Green Woodpecker, Tree Pipit, Whinchat, 3 Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

Hope Cove:- Storm Petrel

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Teal, Greenshank, 20+ Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Colyford Common:- 2 Teal, 2 Greenshank, 3 Whimbrel, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Lapwing, 2 Stock Dove

Hope's Nose:- 11 Manx Shearwater, 9 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Grey Seal

Wembury:- 6 Turnstone, 4 Whimbrel, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, Sanderling, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, Wheatear, 2 Harbour Porpoise, Common Lizard

Berry Head:- 55 Balearic Shearwater, Great Skua, 5 Arctic Skua, Yellow Leg Gull, 50 Sandwich Tern, 18 Common Tern, Arctic Tern, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Milton Abbot:- 5 Swallow, 12 House Martin, 6 Silver Washed Fritillary

Slapton:- Crescent Moth, Satellite, White Line Dart, Barred Hook Tip, Haworth's Minor, Twin Spotted Wainscot, Jersey Mocha

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20.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5+ Swallow, 6+ Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven

Slapton:- 2 Hobby, Black Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, 2 Common Tern, 45 Sandwich Tern, Grey Wagtail, 6 Wheatear, Southern Hawker

Seaton Marshes:- Wheatear

Black Hole Marsh:- Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 40+ Black Tailed Godwit, 60 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Yellow Wagtail ( over )

River Erme:- 2 Kingfisher

Aveton Gifford / South Efford Marsh:- OSPREY ( 10:45, downriver ), 9 Teal, 4 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, 4 Dunlin, 6 Ringed Plover, Kingfisher

nr. Brixton Tor:- 2 Green Woodpecker

South Huish:- 12+ Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin

Saltram /Plym Estuary:- 5 Greenshank, Whimbrel, 2 Dunlin, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, 3 Swift, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Rillage Point area:- RED KITE, 240 Manx Shearwater, 4 Swift, 175 Swallow, 70 House Martin

Topsham:- 3 Ruff, Knot, 28 Greenshank, Ringed Plover, 10 Whimbrel

Lydford:- 25 Swallow

Crownhill Down:- Ringed Plover, 7 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Painted Lady

Plymouth:- Leopard Moth

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19.8.21, Start Point:- Wheatear

Black Hole Marsh:- Bar Tailed Godwit, Black Tailed Godwit

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull, 10+ Sandwich Tern, 3 Common Tern, Wheatear, Rock Pipit

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 50 House Martin

Dawlish Warren:- Curlew Sandpiper

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Sanderling, 3 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 2 Teal, 8 Swift, 5 Swallow, 10 House Martin

South Milton Ley ( seaward end ):- Sedge Warbler, 3 Reed Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

Prawle Point:- 38 Manx Shearwater, 25 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Whimbrel,  Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua, Black Tern, 30 Common Tern, 7 Arctic Tern, Sandwich Tern, Mediterranean Gull, 8+ Common Dolphin

Paignton:- Dark Crimson Underwing

Plympton:- Maiden's Blush

Seaton:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank, 6 Ringed Plover, 77 Dunlin, 3 Water Rail, Kingfisher, Wheatear, Wood White Butterfly

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18.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 15+ Swallow, Raven, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Torquay:- Chiffchaff

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Marsh Harrier

River Axe & Estuary:- OSPREY, 2 Yellow Wagtail

Mansands:- Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- 4 Swallow, 30+ House Martin

Crownhill Down:- 10+ Ringed Plover, 63 Dunlin

Wembury Point:- 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, 8 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Sanderling, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Dawlish Warren:- Curlew Sandpiper ( juv. ), 140 Ringed Plover, 70 Dunlin, 40+ Sanderling, 17 Sandwich Tern Common Tern

Colyford Common:- Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 7 Lapwing, 4 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, Kingfisher

Haldon:- Raven, Jay, Siskin, 2 Crossbill ( juv. ), Ringlet, Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Saltram:- Ruddy Carpet, 3 Pretty Chalk Carpet, Mouse Moth, Olive

Preston Down:- Painted Lady

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17.8.21, Exmoor:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- 35 House Martin, Jay

Foggintor Quarry, Princetown:- 3 Swallow, 2 Raven

Wembury:- CONVOLVULUS HAWKMOTH, 3 Whimbrel, 2 Dunlin, Sanderling, 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, 15 Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- 2+ Common Tern, 2+ Sandwich Tern

Colyford Common / Black Hole Marsh:- Little Ringed Plover, Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 8 Ringed Plover, 30+ Dunlin, Kingfisher

River Axe:- OSPREY

Exminster Marshes:- Marsh Harrier, Wheatear

River Plym:- Dipper

Crownhill Down:- Common Sandpiper, 17 Ringed Plover, 31 Dunlin, Hobby ( over ), Spotted Flycatcher

Dawlish Warren:- Curlew Sandpiper ( juv. ), Sanderling, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 2+ Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Wheatear

Torquay:- 6 Swift, Chiffchaff, Jersey Tiger Moth

Ottery St. Mary:- SOUTHERN MIGRANT HAWKER ( Cadhay ), Mandarin, Kingfisher, 2 Sand Martin

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16.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 2 Raven, Chiffchaff

Churchstow:- Swift, 2 House Martin

Slapton:- Turnstone, Dunlin, Sanderling, 30+ Sandwich Tern

Collaton:- 12 Swallow

Newton Ferrers:- 3 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter ( m. ), Whimbrel, 3 Ringed Plover, Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern

Seaton Marshes:- 3 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 2 Wheatear

Crownhill Down ( Drakelands Pit ):- 56 Dunlin, 19 Ringed Plover, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

off Brixham:- Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwter, Dunlin, Yellow Leg Gull, Arctic Tern, 3 Common Tern, Sandwich Tern

Kingsbridge:- 2 Whimbrel, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Swallow

Saltern Cove, Torbay:- Common Sandpiper

Chudleigh Knighton Heath:- Painted Lady

Paignton:- Silver Washed Fritillary

St. Marychurch:- VAGRANT EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( f., in private garden )

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15.8.21, Okehampton:- Raven, Jay

Crownhill Down ( Drakelands Pit ):- 11 Dunlin, 16 Ringed Plover

West Charleton Marsh:- Green Sandpiper

Topsham:- 2 Little Grebe, 2 Ruff ( m. ad., juv. ), 14 Greenshank, 11 Dunlin, 9 Whimbrel

Mansands:- Lesser Whitethroat ( on feeders ), Little Grebe, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 3 Teal, Whimbrel, Greenshank, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, Sedge Warbler, Cirl Bunting

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 7 Mandarin, 5 Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, Ringneck Parakeet, 5 Stock Dove

Moretonhampstead:- 15 Mistle Thrush

Seaton Marshes:- 2 Wood Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpiper, Ringed Plover, 2 Swift

Slapton:- 4 Mediterranean Gull, 100+ Swift

Axe Estuary:- Greenshank, 20 Dunlin

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Wood Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. )

Headland Warren:- Swallow, 2 Raven, 12 Red Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 2 Magpie Moth, Rosy Footman, 2 Elephant Hawklmoth, 12 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 26 Flame Shoulder, Flame Carpet, Yellow Barred Brindle, 2 Red Twin Spot Carpet, 3 Silver Y, White Spotted Pug, Marbled Green, Phoenix, 3 Pebble Prominent, Small Phoenix, Garden Carpet, 8 Large Yellow Underwing, 4 Dingy Footman, 5 Brimstone Moth, Rosy Rustic, 3 Dark Arches, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Drinker, 2 Knot Grass, July Highflyer, Canary Shouldered Thorn, Small Fan Footed Wave, Ruby Tiger, Smoky Wainscot

Budleigh Salterton:- Blair's Mocha

Torquay:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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14.8.21, Slapton:- Ringed Plover, 30+ Sandwich Tern, Wheatear

Dawlish Warren:- 15 Sanderling, Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 6 Swallow

Topsham:- Ruff

Dawlish:- 7 Brown Argus

Berry Head:- Stoat, Common Darter

Ilsington:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Weir Quay:- RADFORD'S FLAME SHOULDER MOTH, 23 Flame Shoulder

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger

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13.8.21, Mansands:- House Martin, Lesser Whitethroat ( on feedeers ), Willow Warbler

Plym Estuary:- Garden Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Tigley:- 6 Swift

Berry Head:- 215+ Swift

Black Hole Marsh:- 4 Wood Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, 2 Swift

West Charleton:- 40 Swift

Noss Mayo:- Swift, 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Comma, Southern Hawker

Wembury:- Adder

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Kerswell Down, Kngskerswell:- Painted Lady, 4 Holly Blue, 11 Common Blue, 8 Brown Argus, 5 Silver Washed Fritillary, 18 Gatekeeper, Ringlet, Jersey Tiger Moth

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12.8.21, Rillage Point area:- 1,200 Manx Shearwater, 6 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Whimbrel

Mansands:- 3 Little Grebe

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Topsham:- Ruff, Knot, Whimbrel, Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, 8+ Whimbrel, Comon Sandpiper, 20 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Slapton:- 2 Ringed Plover, Yellow Leg Gull, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 40 Sandwich Tern, Swift, Reed Bunting

Okehampton:- Raven

Bovey Castle:- 30 House Martin

Black Hole Marsh:- 6 Teal, 3 Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank, 4 Dunlin, Snipe, Marsh Harrier, Mediterranean Gull

Soussons:- Green Woodpecker, 10+ Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Jay, 2 Wheatear, 4 Redstart ( m., 3 f./juv. ), 3 Blackcap, 3+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, 3+ Goldcrest, 4 Crossbill, 8 Gatekeeper, 4 Common Blue, 3 Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Common Darter

Headland Warren:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, 15 Red Deer

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11.8.21, Crownhill Down:- 5 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, 23 Mistle Thrush, 4 Willow Warbler

Topsham / Exe Estuary:- Ruff, 2 Knot, Bar Tailed Godwit, 10+ Whimbrel

Modbury:- 8 Swallow, 3 House Martin

Corbyn's Head Beach, Torquay:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Black Hole Marsh:- Wood Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- Swift, 2 Swallow, House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 30 Sanderling ( Yarmer Beach )

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Tigley:- possible MONTAGU'S HARRIER ( m. )

Wembury Point:- 2 Whimbrel, 10+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Holly Blue, Gatekeeper, Small Copper

Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, Painted Lady, Comma

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 25 Mistle Thrush, Roe Deer

Headland Warren:- 30 Red Deer

Preston Down Rd., Paignton:- Painted Lady, 4 Holly Blue, Small Copper, Comma, 20+ Gatekeeper, 3 Jersey Tiger Moth

Chelston, Torquay:- 2 Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth

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10.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 30+ Swallow

Budleigh Salterton:- 7 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Little Tern, 40 Sandwich Tern

Cadover:- 2 Dipper ( juv. )

Torquay:- 20+ Swift

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 4 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Kingfisher

Holwell Tor / Emsworthy Rocks:- 4+ Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Yealmpton:- 3 Swallow

Okehampton:- Raven

Meldon:- 5 Swallow, 6 House Martin

Pu Tor, Whitchurch:- Green Woodpecker, Raven

Colyford Common:- 4 Teal, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, 3 Whimbrel, 3 Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin, 9 Lapwing

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Comma, Southern Hawker

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Jay, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Toad, Painted Lady, Silver Washed Fritillary, Comma, 2 Gatekeeper, 4 Blue Tailed Damselfly, 2 Southern Hawker

Plympton:- Drinker Moth, Black Arches, Vapourer

Dawlish:- Painted Lady

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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9.8.21, Dawlish Warren:- Little Ringed Plover

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Redstart ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone:- 15 Swift

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff

Brixham Harbour:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

nr. South Milton Ley:- 4 Siskin

Buckfastleigh:- 15+ Swift

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Comma

Burrator Reservoir:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Raven, 3+ Silver Washed Fritillary

Torquay:- 4 Swift, Painted Lady, Jersey Tiger Moth

Sidbury:- Swallow, House Martin, 3 Chiffchaff, Siskin, 2 Gatekeeper, Dingy Footman, 2 Southern Hawker

Bellever:- 3 Jay, Redstart, 3 Roe Deer

Headland Warren:- 25 Red Deer

Crownhill Down:- 2 Fallow Deer

Ilfracombe:- HUMPBACK WHALE

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8.8.21, Slapton:- 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Sanderling, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Common Tern, Little Tern, Grey SEal

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Seaton Wetlands:- 3 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Little Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, 4 Ringed Plover, 8 Lapwing, 2 Whimbrel, Greenshank, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher

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

Central Park, Plymouth:- 30+ Ringneck Parakeet

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Wood Sandpiper

Topsham:- 3 Little Grebe, Ruff, 8+ Whimbrel, 24 Greenshank, Marsh Harrier

Hope's Nose:- 3 Turnstone, Yellow Leg Gull, Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise

Torquay:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

St. Marychurch:- 2 Jersey Tiger Moth

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7.8.21, Axe Valley / Seaton Wetlands:- 16 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Wood Sandpiper, 4 Whimbrel, 15 Dunlin, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 4 Ringed Plover, Greenshank, Green Sandpiper, Water Rail, 8 Mediterranean Gull, Grey Wagtail

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 40+ Swallow, Whitethroat

Chagford:- 20+ House Martin

Slapton:- Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. )

Topsham:- Ruff, 2 Knot, 21 Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, 350 Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, 30+ House Martin, Jay, Comma

Headland Warren:- 20 Red Deer

Bellever:- 2 Roe Deer

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6.8.21, Torquay:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. )

Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY ( over )

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Black Hole Marsh:- 4 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Greenshank, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Colyford Common:- 4 Ringed Plover, 5 Lapwing, Greenshank, Marsh Harrier

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Ringlet, Comma

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5.8.21, Seaton Wetlands:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 3 Wood Sandpiper, 7 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Kingfisher, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting

Plympton:- Green Woodpecker

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 25+ House Martin, Gatekeeper

Berry Head:- 125 Manx Shearwater, 44 Balearic Shearwater, 19 Common Scoter, 2 Puffin, 5 Arctic Skua, 2 Yellow Leg Gull, 18 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Arctic Tern, 4+ Common Tern, Roseate Tern, 2 Sandwich Tern, 20 Common Dolphin, 5+ Porpoise

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4.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( Velator scrape )

Black Hole Marsh:- 4 Wood Sandpiper

Soussons Warren House Inn:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Whinchat, Redstart, 6 Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Holwell Tor / Emsworthy Rocks:- 6+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 2 Raven, 10+ Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Sidbury:- Dipper, Siskin

Lydford:- Swallow

Ponsworthy:- Swallow

Dunscombe:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, 4+ Raven, 3 Blackcap, 1+ Whitethroat, Marsh Tit, Dingy Skipper, 2 Silver Washed Fritillary, Holly Blue, 6 Common Blue, Small Copper, 6 Gatekeeper, 5 Ringlet, 3 Marbled White, 4 Silver Y Moth, Cinnabar, 2 Six Spot Burnet, 4 Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Southern Hawker

River Otter:- Kingfisher, Otter, Painted Lady

Crownhill Down:- Common Sandpiper, 10+ Swallow, 6 Sand Martin, Raven, 8+ Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, 4+ Willow Warbler, Small Copper, 4+ Ringlet, 9+ Grayling, 20+ Gatekeeper

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Headland Warren:- 20 Red Deer

Bellever:- Roe Deer, 30 Cinnabar Moth ( caterpillar )

Plympton:- 2 Painted Lady, Magpie Moth, Ruby Tiger, Svensson's Copper Underwing, Small White Wave

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER EMPEROR DRAGONFLY

Aish Tor:- High Brown Fritillary, Silver Washed Fritillary, Grayling

Berry Head:- Common Dolphin, Silver Washed Fritillary, Wall Brown, Marbled White, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Ilsington:- Brimstone, Holly Blue, Comma

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3.8.21, Crownhill Down:- Spotted Flycatcher

Beer Head:- 3 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Cadover area:- 3 Green Woodpecker, 10+ Wheatear, Redstart

Modbury:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 12 House Martin

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( Velator scrape )

Roborough Down ( above Horrabridge ):- Green Woodpecker, Whitethroat, 15 Willow Warbler

East Soar:- Hobby, 40 Swift

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Webbs Wainscot, Oblique Carpet, Bulrush Wainscot, Kent Black Arches, Double Lobed

Thurlestone:- 4 Swift

South Milton Ley:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Blackcap, 3 Sedge Warbler, 8 Reed Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler ( all warblers trapped & ringed )

Slapton:- Red Throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter, 4 Yellow Leg Gull ( ad., 3 c.y., 2 juv. ), 10+ Mediterranean Gull, 13 Sandwich Tern

Black Hole Marsh / Axe Estuary:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, Wood Sandpiper, Litytle Ringed Plover, 3 Greenshank, 8 Dunlin, 6 Common Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier

Lopwell Dam:- 2 Stock Dove, 5 Swallow, 14 House Martin, 2 Comma

Ilsington:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( m., juv. ), 50+ Swallow / House Martin, 2 Raven, Siskin, Comma, Small Copper

Hope's Nose:- 2 Wheatear, Rock Pipit, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 8 Common Dolphin, Grey Seal

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 10 Blue Tailed Damselfly, Southern Hawker, 3+ Painted Lady, Gatekeeper

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, 2 Privet Hawkmoth ( caterpillar )

Chelston, Torquay:- Holly Blue, Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth

St Marychurch:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Denbury:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Clennon Valley Lakes, Paignton:- Emperor Dragonfly, Black Tailed Skimmer, Common Darter

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2.8.21, Ashburton:- 3 Swallow, Jay, 4 Blackcap

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( Velator scrape )

Pill Tor:- 6 Wheatear

Rippon Tor:- 2 Raven

Top Tor:- 4 Wheatear

Axe Estuary:- Wood Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, 5 Dunlin, Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull

East Soar:- 2 Wheatear, Lesser Whitethroat, 25+ Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 30+ Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, 10 House Martin

Coleton Fishacre:- Redstart ( juv. )

Froward Point:- Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 25+ Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull ( juv. ), 10 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 4 Swift, 8 Swallow, 3 Sand Martin, 30 House Martin

South Milton Ley ( seaward end ):- 6 Sedge Warbler, 4 Reed Warbler

Home Farm Marsh, Fremington:- Sedge Warbler

Hope's Nose:- Turnstone ( s/pl. ), Dunlin, 2 Grey Seal

Slapton:- 2 Dunlin, 4 Sanderling, 15+ Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 60 Swallow / House Martin, LESSER EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( m., 12:00, leyside path just S. of Memorial car park )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 3 Roe Deer, Elephant Hawkmoth, 4 Buff Ermine, Pale Prominent, Clouded Silver, Clay, 3 Willow Beauty, 2 Early Thorn, 3 July Highflyer, Lesser Yellow Underwing, 5 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Scalloped Oak, Buff Tip, Straw Dot, 5 Flame Shoulder, 4 Uncertain, Small Angle Shades, Dark Sword Grass, Black Arches, Phoenix, 2 Magpie Moth, 5 Common Footman, 3 Dingy Footman, 3 Small Phoenix, 2 Dark Arches, 3 Red Twin Spot Carpet, Spectacle, Oak Eggar, Double Striped Pug, Pale Mottled Willow, White Spotted Pug

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, Whitethroat, Beautiful Demoiselle, 3 Gatekeeper, Silver Y Moth

Beer Head:- SOUTHERN MIGRANT HAWKER ( nr. Hooken Cliffs ), Whitethroat, 50+ Willow Warbler

Plympton:- Herald Moth

Sigford:- Polecat

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1.8.21, Slapton:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Kingfisher, Wheatear

Plymstock:- 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 5 Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT

Elburton:- 6+ Swift

Black Hole Marsh, Seaton:- Wood Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin, Marsh Harrier, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Swallow, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Roe Deer

Paignton:- Hedgehog, 3 Jersey Tiger Moth

Walla Brook, Gidleigh Common:- Small Red Damselfly, Southern Damselfly, Black Darter

Noss Mayo:- CONVOLVULOUS HAWKMOTH

Brixham:- Spectacle Moth, Canary Shouldered Thorn

Sidbury:- Jersey Tiger

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31.7.21, Black Hole Marsh, Seaton:- Wood Sandpiper, 8 Common Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Greenshank, Dunlin, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Okehampton:- Raven

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Crownhill Down:- Snipe ( over )

Powderham Corner, Exe Estuary:- 4 Whimbrel, Knot, 110 Dunlin, 15+ Greenshank, 100 Black Tailed Godwit

Slapton:- Red Throated Diver ( s/pl. ), 3 Common Scoter, 2 Green Sandpiper, Greenshank, Sanderling, 3 Turnstone, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern, Little Tern, Arctic Tern, 20 Common Dolphin ( also of interest, Black Swan )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, House Martin, Comma, 2 Ringlet, Gatekeeper

Dawlish Warren:- 17 Sanderling, Dunlin, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 2 Brown Argus

Berry Head:- Harbour Porpoise, 2+ Common Dolphin, Painted Lady

Plympton:- Jersey Tiger Moth, Wormwood Pug, Large Knot Grass

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30.7.21, Axe Estuary:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Greenshank

Modbury:- 10+ Swift

Brixton:- 2 Swift, 20+ Swallow

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT

Cadover area:- Swallow, 2+ Sand Martin, Mistle Thrush, 5+ Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, 22 House Martin

Topsham:- Ruff, Whimbrel

Dawlish Warren:- 6 Ringed Plover, Arctic Skua, Common Tern, Wheatear

Seaton Marshes:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier ( f. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Manx Shearwater, 2 Arctic Skua, Sandwich Tern, 2 Turnstone

South Huish:- Dunlin, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- Roseate Tern, Little Tern, 4+ Common Tern, Arctic Tern, 10+ Sandwich Tern, 1+ Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 4+ Mediterranean Gull, 10+ Swift, 50+ Swallow, Grey Seal

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 8+ Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Comma, Ringlet

Aylesbeare Common:- Southern Hawker, Silver Washed Fritillary

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29.7.21, Beer Head:- 85 Swift, 5 Willow Warbler

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT

Noss Mayo:- 7 Swift, 15 House Martin

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Roseate Tern

Mansands:- Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- Ringed Plover ( juv. )

Milton Abbot:- 2 Swift

Meldon:- Swallow

Okehampton:- 2 Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, 2 Ringed Plover, Whinchat ( juv. )

Seaton Marshes / Axe Estuary:- Marsh Harrier, probable Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 2 Mediterranean Gull

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, Chiffchaff, Gatekeeper, Ringlet, Silver Y Moth

Shaugh Prior:- Pebble Hook Tip

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28.7.21, Corbyn's Head, Torquay:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Topsham:- 5 Knot, Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Whimbrel, Mediterranean Gull

Clyst Estuary:- 2 Sanderling

Sourton:- Swallow

Axe Estuary:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Broadsands:- 12 Mediterranean Gull

Hexworthy:- Swallow

Dawlish Warren:- Knot

Berry Head:- Wheatear, 8+ Porpoise

Bellever:- Raven, Roe Deer, Beautiful Demoiselle, Silver Washed Fritillary

Denbury:- 6 Swift, 12 Swallow, 30+ House Martin, 50+ Gatekeeper

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27.7.21, Modbury:- 10+ Swift, 2 Swallow

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail

Slapton:- Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull, Swift

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 5 Mediterranean Gull

Princetown:- 3 Swallow, 2 Mistle Thrush, 4 Wheatear

Braunton Burrows:- Dark Green Fritillary, Gatekeeper, Common Blue, Six Spot Burnet

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26.7.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Crownhill Down:- 3 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 3 Wheatear

Modbury:- 10+ Swift, 4 Swallow

West Charleton Marsh:- Common Sandpiper, 20+ Swift, 4+ Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Knot, 7 Greenshank, 5 Whimbrel, 200 Bar Tailed Godwit, 150 Dunlin

Thurlestone Bay:- 35 Dunlin, 10 Sanderling, 12 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 9 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Swift, Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, Yellow Wagtail ( f. )

Fernworthy Reservoir:- Green Woodpecker

Challacombe Farm:- Redpoll

Headland Warren:- Whinchat

Black Hole Marsh:- 3 Dunlin, 5 Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Marsh Harrier, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Sidbury:- Kingfisher, 5 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 3 Siskin, 4 Gatekeeper, Silver Y Moth, 8 Beautiful Demoiselle, 30 Azure / Common Blue Damselfly, 6 Blue Tailed Damselfly, 2 Small Red Eyed Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly, Common Darter, Southern Hawker

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Comma

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, 2 Grey Wagtail, Whitethroat, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Ringlet

Cadover area:- 2 Raven, 5+ Mistle Thrush, 2 Ringlet, Silver Y Moth, 20+ Common Blue Damselfly, 2 Black Tailed Skimmer

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth

Brixham:- Kent Black Arches, Spectacle, Gold Spot, Small Emerald

Orley Common:- Brown Argus

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25.7.21, Stoke Gabriel:- OSPREY ( 08:00, R. Dart, over S. )

Sidmouth:- 12 Swift

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 20 House Martin

Teign Estuary:- 11 Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, Water Rail

Seaton Wetlands / Axe Estuary:- 2 Little Ringed Plover, Wood Sandpiper, Whimbrel, 2 Greenshank, Marsh Harrier, Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- 4 Sanderling, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. ), 2 Sandwich Tern ( ad., juv. ), Emperor Dragonfly, Six Spot Burnet

Wembury:- Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

Haldon:- Tawny Owl, 2+ Nightjar

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- Little Grebe, Silver Y Moth, Small Red Eyed Danselfly

Totnes:- Stoat

Shaugh Prior:- Silver Y Moth, Annulet, Galium Carpet, Tawny Barred Angle

Roborough Down:- Grayling, 15 Gatekeeper

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24.7.21, Colyford Common:- Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier

Black Hole Marsh:- 3 Little Ringed Plover

Princetown:- 10+ Swallow, 5 Wheatear

Bellever:- Tawny Owl, Nightjar

Thurlestone:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 8 Swift, 40 Swallow, 25 Sand Martin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Raven, Comma

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 4 Common Sandpiper, Scarce Chaser

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23.7.21, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Swallow

Crownhill Down:- 5 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 30+ Mistle Thrush

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 12 House Martin

Slapton:- Sanderling, Mediterranean Gull

Wembury:- Whimbrel, 12 Dunlin, 2 Sanderling, 2 Turnstone, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Wagtail, Mistle Thrush

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail

Holne:- 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin

Venford Reservoir:- 3 Goosander, 4 Swallow

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22.7.17, Alphington:- Green Woodpecker

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 5 Mediterranean Gull

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Swift, 3 Swallow, 2 Raven

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher

South Milton Ley:- 8 Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, 6 Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler ( all these trapped & ringed )

Lower Bruckland Ponds, Musbury:- LESSER EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( m. ), Marsh Harrier

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swift

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), Jersey Tiger Moth

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. ), 7 Swift, 2 Raven, Silver Y Moth

Berry Head:- SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY ( glade at end of cow pasture )

Plympton:- July Highflyer

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- Scarce Chaser ( m. )

Brixham:- V Pug, Dingy Footman, Scalloped Oak, Crescent Dart

Plymouth:- 5 Jersey Tiger Moth, Swallowtail Moth, Nut Tree Tussock, Black Rustic, Common Carpet, 5 Peppered Moth

Meeth Quarry DWT:- 7 Wood White, Marbled White, Silver Washed Fritillary

Dawlish Country Park:- 6 Marbled White, 46 Common Blue, 7 Small Skipper, 22 Gatekeeper, Comma, 2 Painted Lady, 2 Small Copper, Brown Argus

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21.7.21, Okehampton:- 2 Swift, 2 Raven

Aveton Gifford:- Common Sandpiper

Cornwood:- 4 Redstart

Bowcombe Creek:- 3 Greenshank

Torquay:- 3 Tawny Owl

Sidbury:- Swift

Lower Bruckland Ponds, Musbury:- Crossbill, LESSER EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( m. ), 5 Purple Hairstreak

River Tavy, Horndon:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 5 Silver Washed Fritillary, 20+ Beautiful Demoiselle

Noss Mayo:- 4 Swift, Raven, Comma

Baggy Point:- Hare

Plympton:- Barred Straw, Kent Black Arches, Small Fan Foot Wave, Wormwood Pug

Shaugh Prior:- Clouded Magpie Moth

Central Park / Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 36 Gatekeeper, 2 Small Copper, 3 Small Skipper, 2 White Letter Hairstreak, Silver Y Moth, 15 Six Spot Burnet

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20.7.21, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 5 Swift

Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift, Swallow

Topsham:- 2 Marsh Harrier ( ad., juv., Recreation Ground )

Culler Steps, East Ockment River:- Dipper

Seaton Marshes:- 3 Green Woodpecker

Sidbury:- 2 Swallow, Comma, Silver Y Moth

Dunscombe:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Raven, 3 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit, 20+ Marbled White, 20+ Ringlet, 20+ Small Skipper, 6 Common Blue, 5 Silver Washed Fritillary, 8 Six Spot Burnet

Plympton:- 2 Swift, Raven, Poplar Hawkmoth, Common Footman

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Chiffchaff, Comma

Cadover area:- 3 Swallow, 10+ Sand Martin, 50+ Common Blue Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly,  2 Emperor Dragonfly, 5+ Black Tailed Skimmer, 3+ Gatekeeper, 2 Small Skipper, Silver Washed Fritillary

Moor Brook, Okehampton:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 4 Silver Washed Fritillary

East Portlemouth:- 2+ Clouded Yellow

Clennon Lake, Paignton:- Clouded Yellow, Small Copper

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19.7.21, Axe Estuary:- Mediterranean Gull ( juv. )

Saltern Cove:- 4 Common Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift, Comma

Blackhole Marsh:- Ruff ( m. ), 3 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, Greenshank, 5 Lapwing, Water Rail, 6 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Purple Hairstreak

Sidbury:- 2 Swift, 8+ Swallow, 2+ House Martin, Jay, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin, 2 Gatekeeper, 3 Comma, Common Footman, 10+ Azure Damselfly, 15 Blue Tailed Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle, Small Red Eyed Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Southern Hawker

River Otter:- Beaver

Shaugh Prior:- Brown Tail Moth, July Highflyer, Muslin Footman, Bordered Beauty

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18.7.21, Ashburton:- 4 Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 5 Egyptian Goose ( 2 ad., 3 juv. )

Okehampton:- 20 Swift

Blackhole Marsh:- Ruff, 3 Little Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. )

Horrabridge:- Swallow

Topsham:- Mediterranean Gull

Sidbury:- 2 Swift

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff, Silver Washed Fritillary

Buckland Monachorum:- 20+ Common Blue Damselfly, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 2 Common Hawker

Brixham:- Jersey Tiger Moth, Coronet, Common Emerald

Bovey Heathfield:- 2 Nightjar, 2 Silver Studded Blue

River Axe:- 2+ White Legged Damselfly

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17.7.21, Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 4 Knot, Turnstone, 14 Dunlin, Sandwich Tern, Common Tern

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Egyptian Goose

Aveton Gifford:- 3 Siskin ( juv. )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Swift, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven

Rillage Point, N. Devon:- 15 Common Scoter, 9 Swift, 10 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Dark Green Fritillary

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 4 Privet Hawkmoth, 14 Elephant Hawkmoth, 9 Riband Wave, 2 Clouded Border, 6 Heart & Dart, 6 Sharp Angled Peacock, Magpie, 6 Buff Tip, 13 Flame, Red Necked Footman, 5 Coronet, 2 Flame Shoulder, 14 Buff Ermine, 4 Buff Arches, Swallowtail, 3 Beautiful Carpet, 2 Peppered Moth, 3 Spectacle, 2 Bright Line Brown Eye, 2 Small Fan Foot, Light Emerald, Rosy Footman, 6 Dark Arches, 4 Barred Straw, 23 Uncertain, 3 Lackey, 2 Blood Vein, 3 Royal Mantle, 7 Dot Moth, 4 Large Yellow Underwing, Clouded Silver, Common White Wave, Wormwood Pug, 2 Willow Beauty, Barred Yellow, Early Thorn, Small Fan Footed Wave, Green Pug, Haworths Pug, 2 Grey Pug, Clay, Small Angle Shades, Common Footman, 2 Scalloped Oak, Small Rivulet, 4 Double Square Spot, 2 Common Rustic, Single Dotted Wave, Pale Oak Beauty, 2 Mottled Rustic, Grey Dagger, Common Wave, Smoky Wainscot, 3 Purple Clay, Middle Barred Minor

Headland Warren:- 10 Red Deer

Beer Head:- 2 Clouded Yellow, Marbled White

Stover:- 2 Comma

Bridford:- Comma, 2 Marbled White

Hartland Tor:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

East Dart Falls, Postbridge:- 2 Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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16.7.21, Ashburton:- 3 Swift, 4+ Blackcap

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Swallow, Blackcap, 8 Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift

Teignmouth:- 60 Common Scoter

Haldon:- 2 Siskin

Sidmouth:- 8 Swift​

Headland Warren:- 14 Red Deer

Dawlish:- Water Vole, Small Copper, 4+ Brown Argus, Marbled White, 3 Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 2 Broad Bodied Chaser, Common Darter

Oreston, Plymouth:- White Letter Hairstreak

Plympton:- Pretty Chalk Carpet Moth, Marbled White Spot, Clay, Dingy Footman

Andrew's Wood, nr. Loddiswell:- 2 Purple Hairstreak

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15.7.21, Plympton:- 2 Swift, Raven, Swallow

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. ),  9+ Swift

Axe Estuary:- 14 Mediterranean Gull

Black Hole Marsh:- Green Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Common Blue Damselfly

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), 3 Swift, Comma, Scarlet Tiger Moth

Bovey Valley / Hisley Wood / Houndtor Wood:- Grey Wagtail, 2+ Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 6+ White Admiral, 30+ Silver Washed Fritillary, Marbled White, 3 Green Hairstreak,  2 Comma, 20+ Beautiful Demoiselle, Emperor Dragonfly, 2+ Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 3+ Keeled Skimmer, presumed Common Hawker

Plymouth Sound / Mountbatten Pier:- HUMPBACK WHALE

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14.7.21, Yealmpton:- 2 Swift, Green Woodpecker

Cadover area:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 26+ Sand Martin, Redstart, 2 Wheatear, 5 Reed Bunting

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Bellever Village:- 2 House Martin

Moretonhampstead:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin

Poundsgate:- Redstart

Widecombe:- 4 House Martin

Hexworthy Bridge:- Grey Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- 6 Swift, Swallow, Chiffchaff, Comma

Saltram:- 2+ Ringneck Parakeet, Roe Deer

Two Mile Oak, Milton Abbot:- 20+ Marbled White, 11 Ringlet

Bellever Wood:- Beautiful Demoiselle

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

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13.7.21, Yealmpton:- 3 Swift

Modbury:- 6 Swift, 2 Swallow, 15 House Martin

Kingsbridge:- 9 Swift

Saddle Tor / Haytor:- 2 Raven, 10+ Wheatear, Whitethroat

Ilsington:- Green Wodpecker, 6 Siskin ( juv. )

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Seaton Marshes:- 3 Greenshank

Rillage Point:- 1,233 Manx Shearwater, Whimbrel, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 10 Swift, Grasshopper Warbler

River Otter:- Little Grebe, Kingfisher, 8 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Raven, 5 Blackcap, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Gatekeeper, 5 Comma, Silver Y Moth, Common Footman, Six Spot Burnet, 25 Banded Demoiselle, 4 Common Blue Damselfly, 2 Black Tailed Skimmer, 2 Broad Bodied Chaser

Plympton:- Swift, 2 Swallow, Raven, Slow Worm

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Raven, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 5+ Ringlet, Emperor Dragonfly

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift, 8 House Martin, 3 Small Copper, Comma

Berry Head:- Small Blue, Silver Washed Fritillary, Marbled White, Ringlet, Gatekeeper, Scarlet Tiger

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12.7.21, Dawlish Warren:- Roseate Tern, 2 Common Tern, 40 Sandwich Tern, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Exminster Marshes:- Great White Egret, Green Sandpiper, Ruff ( m. ), 2 Greenshank, Marsh Harrier, 350+ Sand Martin

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 6 Common Sandpiper, 2 Swift, 6 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Tiverton:- 1+ Spotted Flycatcher

Torquay:- 15 Swift ( Grosvenor Ave. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 10 Manx Shearwater, Whimbrel

South Huish:- Swift, 10 House Martin

Powderham Marsh:- Ruff ( m. ), Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Marbled White

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, 4+ Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, 7 Elephant Hawkmoth, 16 Buff Ermine, 8 Buff Tip, 5 Heart & Dart, 3 Sharp Angled Peacock, Cinnabar, Clouded Border, Barred Straw, 2 Blood Vein, Large Yellow Underwing, 7 Flame, 12 Uncertain, Peppered Moth, 3 Riband Wave, 2 Dot Moth, Buff Arches, Green Carpet, Spectacle, Purple Clay, Double Square Spot, Grey Pug, Foxglove Pug

Berry Head:- 3+ Harbour Porpoise

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

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11.7.21, Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Roseate Tern

Plymouth:- MELODIOUS WARBLER ( in scrub nr. cycle path behind Embankment Lane, 200yds from Laira Bridge )

Hope's Nose:- 10 Manx Shearwater, 8 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 16 Swift, Grey Seal

Exmouth:- Privet Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, 5 Elephant Hawkmoth, Common Carpet, Beautiful Hooktip, Brimstone, Common Marbled Carpet, 3 Peppered Moth, Swallowtail, 2 Common Emerald, Treble Lines, 6 Riband Wave, 15 Heart & Dart, Clouded Silver, Clouded Border, 5 Bright Line Brown Eye, Lobster Moth, Phoenix, 2 Fan Foot, Buff Tip, Straw Belle, 3 Scalloped Oak, Sycamore, Buff Ermine, Mottled Beauty, Flame, Willow Beauty, 2 Lychnis, 4 Dark Arches, Common Footman, Poplar Grey, Spinach, Common Rustic

Shaugh Prior:- Swallow Tailed Moth, Pretty Chalk Carpet, Common Emerald, Dotted Carpet, Dingy Footman, Beautiful Snout

Brixham:- Eyed Hawkmoth

nr. Ashburton:- Stoat

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10.7.21, Paignton:- Mediterranean Gull

Exe Estuary:- Roseate Tern, 2 Common Tern, 40+ Sandwich Tern ( Bull Hill, from Shelly Beach, Exmouth )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swift, Stock Dove, 3 Swallow ( 2 juv. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 7+ Swallow, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Hope's Nose:- 7 Common Scoter, 3 Blackcap, 25+ Marbled White, Ringlet

nr. Honiton:- Fox ( black individual, presumed melanistic )

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9.7.21, Plympton:- 2 Swift, 4+ Swallow, 2 Raven

Exe Estuary:- Roseate Tern, 2 Common Tern, 42 Sandwich Tern ( Bull Hill, from Shelly Beach, Exmouth )

Cadover:- 2 Swift, 12+ Sand Martin, Raven, 4+ Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting

Thurlestone:- 140+ Swift

Postbridge:- 2 Swallow

Wotter:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush

Bovey Castle:- 4 Swallow

South Huish:- 25 Swift

Moretonhampstead:- 3 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 2 Chiffchaff, Privet Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, 7 Elephant Hawkmoth, Fan Foot, 13 Willow Beauty, 6 Mottled Beauty, 5 Riband Wave, 8 Sharp Angled Peacock, 3 Brimstone, Common Footman, Snout, 22 Flame, Small Rivulet, 8 Heart & Dart, 3 Engrailed, Lesser Cream Wave, 3 Ruddy Carpet, Grey Dagger, 21 Uncertain, 4 Buff Tip, 5 Marbled Minor, Common Emerald, 4 Barred Straw, 10 Buff Ermine, 3 Clouded Silver, 2 Pebble Prominent, 2 Common Carpet, Sandy Carpet, 2 Blood Vein, 6 Double Square Spot, Buff Arches, 3 Large Yellow Underwing, 4 Dark Arches, Burnished Brass, Magpie Moth, Common Marbled Carpet, Angle Shades, Dot Moth, 2 White Ermine, Brussels Lace, Pale Mottled Willow, 2 Common Pug, Foxglove Pug

Bellever:- Roe Deer

Laughter Tor:- Roe Deer

Headland Warren:- 20 Red Deer

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8.7.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Rillage Point, N. Devon:- 2,436 Manx Shearwater, 19 Common Scoter, 6 Swift

South Huish:- Ringed Plover, 2 Swift, Swallow, 5+ House Martin, Raven, Blackcap, 5+ Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Mansands:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff

South Milton:- Hare

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7.7.21, Cadover:- Green Woodpecker

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Wood Sandpiper

Okehampton:- Grey Wagtail

Top Tor:- 3 Wheatear

South Brent:- Swallow

Buckfast Abey:- 2 Swift, Swallow, House Martin

Meldon:- Swallow

Stanlake Farm, Burrator:- Redstart ( f. )

Modbury:- 5 Swift

Denbury:- 8 Swift, 6 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff

Ramshorn Common:- 3 Raven, Silver Washed Fritillary

Crownhill Down:- 3+ Swift, 4 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, 34+ Mistle Thrush, 5 Wheatear, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 3 Roe Deer, 2 Small Skipper, Ringlet

Ashclyst Forest:- 3 White Admiral, Silver Washed Fritillary, Ringlet

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6.7.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 8 Little Grebe, 2 Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper

Berry Head:- 170 Manx Shearwater, 27 Balearic Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, 41 Swift4 Porpoise ( also of interest, Tuna )

Turf Locks:- 7 Common Sandpiper

Brixton:- Green Woodpecker, 4+ Swift, Swallow

Lopwell Dam / Maristow:- 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, Ringlet

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Manx Shearwater, Great Skua, Arctic Skua, 3 Sandwich Tern

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Meldon:- Swallow

Dawlish Warren:- 3 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Sandwich Tern

Cadover area:- 2 Swift, 6+ Sand Martin, 3 Mistle Thrush

Sourton:- 2 House Martin

Mary Tavy:- Swallow

Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, 2 Raven, Comma

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5.7.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

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

Crownhill Down:- Common Sandpiper

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 12 Swift, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler

Sidford:- 3+ Grey Wagtail

Duncombe / Donkey Sanctuary:- 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Large Skipper

Oreston, Plymouth:- 4+ White Letter Hairstreak, Purple Hairstreak

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4.7.21, Modbury:- 4 Swift

East Portlemouth:- Cuckoo

Plympton:- Swallow, House Martin, Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 18 Manx Shearwater, Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear ( juv. )

South Huish:- Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, Raven

Chilla, Beaworthy:- Grasshopper Warbler ( m. )

Start Point:- 2+ Wheatear, Whitethroat, Dolphin, Grey Seal

Hope's Nose:- 3 Manx Shearwater, 12 Swift, Grey Seal, 4 Marbled White

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3.7.21, Hope's Nose:- 40+ Manx Shearwater, 38 Common Scoter, 11 Mediterranean Gull

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

Plymstock:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin, Mullein Moth ( caterpillar ), 9 Azure Damselfly

Torquay:- Painted Lady

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2.7.21, Plymstock:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet, 5+ Swift, 8+ Swallow, Whitethroat

Fingle Bridge:- Dipper

Thurlestone:- 25 Swift, Swallow, Jay

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Lopwell / Maristow:- 5 Common Sandpiper, 5 Swallow, 5 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Painted Lady, 2 Ringlet

Denbury:- 8 Swift, 5 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 3 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 5+ Gatekeeper

Brixham Harbour:- 20+ Dolphin

River Otter:- 2 Beaver

A La Ronde, Exmouth:- 20+ Marbled White

Oreston, Plymouth:- 6+ White Letter Hairstreak

Great Plantation, Heathfield:- Black Tailed Skimmer, Large Skipper, Small Skipper

Bovey Valley:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 2 Silver Washed Fritillary, White Admiral, Ringlet, Large Skipper

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1.7.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Black Tailed Godwit, Hobby, 3+ Mediterranean Gull, Swift

Fremington Pill:- Mediterranean Gull

Lower Tamar Lake:- Grey Wagtail, 4+ Blackcap, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 5+ Willow Warbler, 3+ Willow Tit

Cullompton:- RED KITE ( over M5 )

Exmoor Zoo:- 2 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), Swift, Swallow

Plympton:- Siskin ( juv. )

Central Park, Plymouth:- White Letter Hairstreak

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30.6.21, Totnes:- 4+ Swift

Harbertonford:- 3 Swallow, Whitethroat

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Yealmpton:- Swift

Noss Mayo:- Swift, 2 Swallow, 4 Chiffchaff

Oreston, Plymouth:- Swift, 2+ White Letter Hairstreak, Large Skipper

Plympton:- 2 Swift, 3 Swallow, Raven, Common White Wave, Small Angle Shades

Stoke Point:- Grey Seal

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29.6.21, Modbury:- 2 Swift, 4+ Swallow

Preston Seafront:- 5 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Cadover:- Reed Bunting ( m. )

Okehampton:- Raven

Bolberry Down:- 3+ Whitethroat, 2 Small Heath, Small Pearl Bordred Fritillary

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Wood Sandpiper, 3 Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Hobby, Painted Lady

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28.6.21, Chillington:- 6+ Swift

Okehampton:- Raven

Modbury:- 3 Swift, 2 Swallow

Smallhanger Pools, Crownhill Down:- 2 Wood Sandpiper

West Charleton:- 3 Swift

Thurlestone:- 47 Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Pintail, 6 Shoveler, 10+ Teal, 2 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpiper, 10 Black Tailed Godwit, 10 Mediterranean Gull

Hope's Nose:- 2 Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), 3 Swift

North Hallsands:- 7 House Martin, Rock Pipit, 4+ Reed Warbler, Grey Seal

Slapton:- 2 Swallow, Garden Warbler, 4+ Blackcap, 10+ Reed Warbler, 5+ Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting, Black Tailed Skimmer, Six Spot Burnet

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Jay, 2 Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Common Blue

Plymouth:- 2+ White Lettered Hairstreak

Aish Tor:- 2+ High Brown Fritillary

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27.6.21, Okehampton:- Raven

Kingsbridge:- 6+ Swift

South Huish:- 8 Swallow, 20 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin

Plymstock:- 4+ Ringneck Parakeet

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26.6.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( in vegetation around main lagoon ), 2 Mediterranean Gull

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( m., Wrafton Pond ), Blackcap

Gidleigh:- 3 House Martin

Chagford:- 5 Swallow

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( f. )

Sticklepath:- Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Kingfisher

Aylesbeare Common:- 6 Nightjar ( also of interest, 2 Glow Worm )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Ghost Moth, Privet Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth, 6 Buff Tip, Small Square Spot, 2 Barred Straw, Pale Tussock, 20 Flame, 6 Heart & Dart, 4 Flame Shoulder, 19 Buff Ermine, 3 Treble Lines, 4 White Ermine, 4 Uncertain, 2 Spectacle, 3 Garden Carpet, Common Carpet, 6 Triple Spotted Clay, 15 Ingrailed Clay, Pale Mottled Willow, Common Marbled Carpet, Riband Wave, 2 Silver Ground Carpet, 4 Common White Wave, 2 Light Emerald, 4 Willow Beauty, Snout, Sharp Angled Peacock, 2 Bright Line Brown Eye, Brown Rustic, Foxglove Pug, Rivulet, Brussels Lace, Rustic, Grey Pug, Mottled Rustic, Double Striped Pug

Scorhill, Gidleigh:- Adder

Plympton:- Large Yellow Underwing

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25.6.21, Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( m., Wrafton Pond )

Brixton:- 2 Swift, Whitethroat

Cadover:- 3 Swift, 8+ Sand Martin, Raven, Reed Bunting

Seaton Marshes:- Cuckoo

Powderham / Exe Estuary:- Otter ( dead on road )

Beer Head:- 2 Dark Green  Fritillary, 2+ Painted Lady

Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- Marbled White, Ringlet, Common Blue

Shaugh Prior:- Dark Angled Peacock

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24.6.21, Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( Wrafton Pond )

Sourton:- Swallow

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Tawny Owl, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff

Lydford:- Swallow

Milton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Garden Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Moorshop, Tavistock:- Swallow

Venford Reservoir:- Cuckoo, Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Plympton:- 4 Swift, Raven, 3 Swallow, Chiffchaff

Gara Bridge:- 3 Dipper

Kingsbridge:- RED KITE

Bellever:- Nightjar, 2 Roe Deer

Brixham:- Poplar Hawkmoth, Buff Arches

Shaugh Prior:- Beautiful Carpet, Beautiful Brocade, Brussels Lace, Beautiful Golden Y

Northam Burrows:- Dark Green Fritillary

Headland Warren:- 4 Red Deer

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23.6.21, Yealmpton:- 2 Swift, Blackcap

Meldon:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail

Top Tor:- 4 Wheatear

Plymstock:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet

West Buckland, nr. Thurlestone:- 3 Swift, 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Jay, 3 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- 4 Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, 20 Chiffchaff ( all these trapped & ringed )

Bellever:- 3+ Nightjar, Jay, 4 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2+ Stock Dove, 10+ Swallow, House Martin, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Azure Damselfly, Green Hairstreak, 4 Pale Tussock Moth, 6 Buff Ermine, White Ermine, 8 Ingrailed Clay, 2 Flame, 3 Heart & Dart, Brown Rustic, Lychnis, Buff Tip, 2 Uncertain, Treble Lines, Clouded Border, Foxglove Pug, 2 Triple Spotted Clay, Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Mottled Rustic

Plympton:- Small Fan Foot, Purple Bar, Clouded Silver, Dwarf Cream Wave, Middle Barred Minor

Alphington:- Scarce Chaser

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22.6.21, Cadover:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 8+ Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Crownhill Down:- Whinchat, 2 Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Bay ( coast path ):- 2 Whitethroat

South Huish:- 4 Swallow, 10 House Martin

Manaton:- 2 Swift

Ashburton:- 4+ Swift, 2 Swallow, 5 Blackcap

Lower Tamar Lake:- 2 Willow Tit

River Bovey, Lustleigh:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 4 Beautiful Demoiselle

Great Tree, Chagford:- 8 Roe Deer

Becky Falls:- 2 Beautiful Demoiselle

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21.6.21, Axe Estuary / Blackhole Marsh:- 4 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, 90 Swift

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( Aller Park )

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20.6.21, Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill ( a.m. )

Venford Reservoir:- Mistle Thrush, Spotted Flycatcher, 4 Crossbill, 2 Siskin

Crownhill Down:- 4 Raven, 4 Wheatear, Whinchat, Small Heath

Cadover area:- 7 Mistle Thrush, 8 Wheatear, Whinchat, 4 Gareden Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Reed Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Chiffchaff

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7 Stock Dove, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Modbury:- Poplar Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth, Blood Vein, Beautiful Brocade

Beer Head:- Dark Green Fritillary

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19.6.21, Aylesbeare Common:- OSPREY ( over )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), 3 Swift, 9 House Martin

Hexworthy:- Swallow

Thurlestone:- 40+ Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Ideford Common:- Nightjar, Tree Pipit, 5 Crossbill

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, Hedgehog

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18.6.21, Exminster Marshes:- RED KITE, 2 Egyptian Goose

Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift

Okehampton:- 5 Swift

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Moorshop, Tavistock:- 3 House Martin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swift

Warren House:- 2 Raven, 6+ Wheatear, 2 Whinchat

Modbury:- 6 Swift, 6 Swallow, 15 House Martin

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, Roe Deer, Beautiful Demoiselle

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 4+ Large Skipper

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 6+ Sand Martin, Raven, Wheatear, Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting, Beautiful Demoiselle

Plympton:- RED KITE ( 08:45, over ), Privet Hawkmoth, Heart & Club, Double Square Spot

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, Chiffchaff, Privet Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth, 11 Flame Shoulder, 5 Flame, Common Marbled Carpet, 4 Treble Lines, Silver Ground Carpet, 9 Heart & Dart, 7 Buff Ermine, 3 Marbled Minor, 3 White Ermine, Angle Shades, Brimstone Moth, 9 Ingrailed Clay, 3 Lychnis, 2 Small Rivulet, 2 Uncertain, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Spectacle, 2 Pale Tussock, 3 Triple Spotted Clay, 2 Middle Barred Minor, Buff Tip, Bright Line Brown Eye, 3 Willow Beauty, Mottled Pug, Brown Silver Line, Purple Bar, Garden Carpet, Light Emerald, 2 Sandy Carpet, 2 Common Pug, Purple Clay

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17.6.21, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Swift

Berry Head:- Puffin

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16.6.21, Crownhill Down:- Whinchat

Brixton:- 4 Swallow, Raven

Plympton:- Whitethroat, Common Wainscot, Foxglove Pug

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15.6.21, Aveton Gifford:- 3 RED KITE

Rattery:- RED KITE

Great Torrington:- 3 House Martin, Raven

Totnes:- 2 Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 4 Hedgehog, 2 Lime Hawkmoth

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( ad., juv. ), 2 Swift, Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, Fox, Adder

Meeth Quarry:- Little Grebe, 2 Tufted Duck, Green Woodpecker, 10+ Blackcap, 4+ Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 6+ Chiffchaff, 12+ Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting, Wood White, 2 Beautiful Demoiselle, 10+ Emperor Dragonfly, 10+ Four Spotted Chaser

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, 4+ Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 2 Peppered Moth, 3 Brimstone Moth, 12 Pale Tussock, 3 Spectacle, 6 Flame Shoulder, 6 Green Carpet, 2 Purple Bar, 3 White Eremine, 2 Snout, 2 Rivulet, 2 Small Rivulet, 3 Clouded Silver, Cinnabar, 5 Flame, 3 Buff Tip, 3 Buff Ermine, 5 Heart & Dart, 5 Treble Lines, 2 Common Marbled Carpet, Clouded Botrder, 3 Flame Carpet, 2 Bright Line Brown Eye, 2 Silver Ground Carpet, 2 Marbled Minor, Knot Grass, 5 Ingrailed Clay, Willow Beauty,

3 Clouded Bordered Brindle, 4 Triple Spotted Clay, Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Middle Barred Minor, 2 Freyers Pug, 2 Common Pug, Foxglove Pug

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14.6.21, Torquay:- 4 RED KITE

Modbury:- RED KITE ( 12:50, over Higher Green Park )

Okehampton:- 2 Swift, House Martin

East Prawle:- 7 BEE EATER ( reported, 14:05, briefly on wires the flew W. )

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Swift

Soussons:- 4 Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher

Yalberton, Paignton:- RED KITE ( 16:45, over )

Dawlish:- 2 RED KITE

Roborough Down:- 3+ Nightjar

Sidbury:- 12 Swallow, 15 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 7 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest ( m. ), Common Marbled Carpet Moth, 1+ Painted Lady, Orange Tip ( f. ), 20+ Common Blue / Azure Damselfly, Blue Tailed Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

Wembury:- Painted Lady

Berry Head:- 34 Small Blue Butterfly, 5 Common Blue, 6 Painted Lady, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth, 6 Cinnabar

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13.6.21, Colyton:- 2 RED KITE ( over W. )

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 3 Swift

Ilsington:- 2 RED KITE, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Siskin ( juv. )

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Shipley Bridge:- Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 20+ Swift, Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- 2 Swift, 2 Cinnabar Moth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Hedgehog, 2 Privet Hawkmoth, Pebble Prominent, 4 Spectacle, 4 Green Carpet, 2 Clouded Border, 2 Common Carpet, 3 Silver Ground Carpet, Muslin Moth, 5 White Ermine, Spruce Carpet, Clouded Silver, 3 Buff Tip, 6 Common Marbled Carpet, Small Phoenix, Sandy Carpet, Pale Tussock, Dingy Footman, Triple Spotted Clay, Uncertain, 2 Maidens Blush, 5 Flame Shoulder, Lesser Swallow Prominent, 5 Heart & Dart, 9 Treble Lines, 5 Flame, Willow Beauty, 2 Brown Rustic, Broken Barred Carpet, Scalloped Hazel, 4 Common Pug, Middle Barred Minor, 4 Ingrailed Clay, Square Spot Rustic, Small Square Spot

Okehampton:- Hedgehog ( juv. )

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12.6.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog ( juv. )

Shipley Bridge:- Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Great Torrington:- 4 Swift, 3 House Martin

Ashburton:- RED KITE, 3 Swift, Blackcap

Chillington:- 6+ Swift

Start Point:- 6+ Manx Shearwater

Sidmouth:- 10 Swift

Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Cuckoo, Green Hairstreak, Marsh Fritillary, Emperor Dragonfly, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 2 Broad Bodied Chaser, Four Spotted Chaser

Sousson's:- 2 Roe Deer

Wembury:- Small Copper, Green Hairstreak

Dart's Farm:- Scarce Chaser

Shaugh Prior:- Little Thorn, Green Silver Lines

Plymouth:- Light Emerald

Plympton:- White Pinion Spotted, Light Emerald, Treble Bar

Exmouth:- 2 Privet Hawkmoth, 2 Pale Tussock, Peppered Moth, 4 Common Marbled Carpet, Knot Grass, Silver Y, 2 Uncertain, 15 Heart & Dart,  Buff Tip, Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Treble Lines, 4 Bright Line Brown Eye, Dark Arches, 2 Shuttle Shaped Dart, Ingrailed Clay, Grey Pug, Mottled Beauty, Miller

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11.6.21, Tedburn St. Mary:- RED KITE

Cherry Brook, Postbridge:- Cuckoo

Thurlestone Bay:- 31 Manx Shearwater

Lydford:- Swallow

Whitchurch:- Mistle Thrush

Merrivale:- Swallow

Great Torrington:- RED KITE ( 14:00, over Crowbeare Valley )

Beesands:- 4 Tufted Duck, 20+ Swift, 5+ Swallow, House Martin, 2+ Sedge Warbler, 2+ Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Bellever:- Cuckoo, 2 Roe Deer

Plympton:- Clouded Border Moth, Pale Prominent

Paignton:- 2 Painted Lady

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10.6.21, Mansands:- RED KITE, Reed Warbler

Bellever:- Cuckoo, Jay, 3 Grey Wagtail

Laughter Tor:- Cuckoo

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Sanderling

Thurlestone:- Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

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9.6.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Ideford Common:- Nightjar, 3+ Crossbill

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. ), 2 Swift

Exminster Marshes:- Whimbrel, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, Hobby

Sidmouth:- 7 Swift

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 4 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Brimstone Moth, 10 Green Carpet, 5 Silver Ground Carpet, 10 Common Marbled Carpet, Flame Carpet, Garden Carpet, Purple Bar, Yellow Barred Brindle, 6 Common Pug, Willow Beauty, White Ermine, 2 Buff Tip, 4 Flame Shoulder, 2 Pale Tussock, Marbled Minor, 6 Treble Lines, 2 Lychnis, Bright Line Brown Eye, Mullein, 4 Small Square Spot

Plymouth:- Ghost Moth

Plympton:- Brindled White Spot, Common Swift, Common Lutestring

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8.6.21, Kingsbridge:- 4+ Swift

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swift, Swallow, Chiffchaff

Lundy:- SULPHUR BELLIED WARBLER ( m., Millcombe Wood, 1st for U.K., )

Ilsington:- RED KITE ( 12:00, over )

Chagford:- Swallow

South Huish:- 2 Swift, 5 Swallow, 8 House Martin, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Modbury:- Swallow, 2 House Martin

Fernworthy:- Cuckoo, 2 Redstart, Grey Wagtail, Slow Worm, Holly Blue

Soar:- 2 Swift, 4+ Swallow, 3+ House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 3+ Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 5 Common Blue, 2 Small Copper, 10+ Green Hairstreak, 10+ Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Small Heath

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, 3 House Martin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Berry Head:- 4+ Whitethroat, 4 Small Blue

Plympton:- Silver Ground Carpet Moth, Small Square Spot, Scalloped Hazel

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7.6.21, Yalberton, Paignton:- RED KITE ( 17:47, over )

Gara Bridge:- 5+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 2 Dipper, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Siskin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 10+ Swalow, 10+ House Martin, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Chagford:- 10 Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Swift

River Otter:- 4 BEAVER

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Muslin Moth, Common Marbled Carpet, Common Carpet, 4 Silver Ground Carpet, Garden Carpet, 3 Green Carpet, 3 Common Pug, White Spotted Pug, Scalloped Hazel, White Ermine, 8 Treble Lines, Hebrew Character, Spectacle, 2 Flame Shoulder, Flame, Heart & Dart, Brown Rustic, Square Spot Rustic, Ingrailed Clay, Rustic

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6.6.21, East Prawle:- 2 ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( ad., with small Starling flock at Higher Park, also frequenting cow field, 200yds. S. of water tower ), Stock Dove, Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher

nr. Holsworthy:- of interest leucistic Starling ( in private garden )

West Charleton:- 5 Swift

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Chillington:- 3 Swift, 4 Swallow

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Horndon:- 3 Swallow, Redstart

Lane End, Mary Tavy:- 3 Cuckoo

Tavy Cleave:- Grey Wagtail

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 6+ Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, 6 Siskin

Denbury:- 12 Swift, 6 Swallow, 8 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff

Princetown:- 2 Cuckoo, Mistle Thrush

Sidbury:- 8 Swallow, 5 House Martin, Grey Wagtail ( juv. ), 3 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin, Holly Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Shaugh Prior:- Alder Moth, Green Arches, Small Angle Shades

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5.6.21, Okehampton:- 2 Tawny Owl ( juv. )

Emsworthy Mire:- Redstart

Ashburton:- 3+ Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 7 Little Grebe, Shoveler, 11 Black Tailed Godwit

Ideford Common:- 4+ Nightjar

East Prawle:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( ad., with Starling flock )

River Otter:- BEAVER

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4.6.21, Exminster Marshes:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER ( ad., distantly from canal bank )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap ( juv. )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- RED KITE, Garden Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver ( s/pl. )

South Huish:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 12 House Martin, 3 Sedge Warbler, 5 Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler

Emsworthy Mire:- 4 Cuckoo, 4 Redstart, 2 Whitethroat, Stoat

Challacombe Farm:- 3 Cuckoo, Stock Dove, 3 Raven, Redstart, 2 Whinchat, Wheatear, Tree Pipit, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Redpoll

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

Plympton:- Freyer's Pug, Common Pug

Shaugh Prior:- Marbled White Point, Broad Barred White, Flame Carpet, Mottled Beauty, Small Square Spot

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3.6.21, Ugborough:- RED KITE

Exminster Marshes:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, 2 CATTLE EGRET, Little Ringed Plover, 6+ Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit

Exe Estuary:- Little Tern

Challacombe Farm:- 2 Cuckoo, 4+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 3 Redstart, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Marsh Tit, 2 Redpoll, 3 Siskin

Sousson's Plantation:- Cuckoo, 2 Mistle Thrush

Bellever:- 2 Swallow, 5+ Siskin

Burrator:- 2+ Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo, 6+ Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart, Tree Pipit, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Crossbill, 5+ Siskin

Cadover:- 2 Swallow, 4+ Sand Martin, Raven, 4+ Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Aveton Gifford area:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 20 Sand Martin, 2 Jay, 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

River Dart, below Dartmeet:- Cuckoo, Grey Wagtail

Moretonhampstead:- 2 Swallow

Bovey Tracey:- 3 Swift

Ashburton:- Swallow

River Otter:- 4 Goosander, Otter

Mel Tor:- Cuckoo, Green Hairstreak

Ideford Common:- 2 RED KITE, Green Hairstreak

Blackabrook River:- 1+ Snipe, 2+ Cuckoo, 5+ Swallow, 30+ House Martin, 3 Sand Martin, Mistle Thrush, Dipper, 6+ Grey Wagtail, Redstart ( m. ), Whinchat ( m. ), Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Siskin, 6+ Reed Bunting, 20+ Beautiful Demoiselle, Small Heath, 2 Small Copper, Green Hairstreak

Axmouth:- Lime Hawkmoth, 3 White Spot, Fox Moth, Ruddy Carpet

Plymouth:- Alder Moth, Pretty Chalk Carpet, 17 Buff Tip, Scorched Wing, Eyed Hawkmoth, Privet Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, Silver Y

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Poplar Hawkmoth, 6 Green Carpet, Buff Tip, 2 Treble Lines, Scalloped Hazel, Buff Ermine, Flame Shoulder, 5 Silver Ground Carpet, 3 Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Small Rivulet, Purple Bar, Small Square Spot, Pale Tussock, Marbled Minor, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Common Pug

Torquay:- Hedgehog

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2.6.21, Ugborough:- 2 RED KITE

Powderham Marsh:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( s/pl. ), Black Tailed Godwit, Hobby, Stock Dove

Exminster Marshes:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, Shoveler ( m. ), 4 Dunlin, 7+ Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo

Moretonhampstead:- Swallow

Seaton:- OSPREY ( over )

Beer Head:- Hobby

Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift

Dawlish:- Painted Lady

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1.6.21, Exminster Marshes / Turf Locks:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, 10+ Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher ( the reported Ruddy Shelduck appear to be hybrids )

Cadover / Brisworthy area:- Cuckoo, Dipper, Redstart, 2 Whinchat, Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 2+ Spotted Flycatcher

Nuns Cross, Dartmoor:- Swallow

Meldon:- Swallow

Ottery St. Mary:- RED KITE ( 14:30 )

Kingsbridge:- 4+ Swift

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Harford Bridge, Peter Tavy:- Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Jay, Chiffchaff

Modbury:- Swallow, 8 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Brimstone Moth, Green Carpet, 3 Flame Shoulder, Hebrew Character, White Ermine, 3 Treble Lines, Purple Bar, Spectacle, Pale Tussock

Berry Head:- 30 Small Blue, Wall Brown

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31.5.21, Exminster Marshes / Turf Locks:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER ( elusive )

Broadsands:- Reed Warbler

Newton Abbot:- RED KITE ( 10:50, over A380, nr. Penn Inn )

Okehampton:- 3 Blackcap

Torquay:- RED KITE

Great Torrington:- Swift, Blackcap ( m. )

Starcross:- 3 RED KITE

Ashburton:- RED KITE

Berry Head:- 12 Swift, Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Churchstow:- RED KITE

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 9 House Martin

Ilsington / Ramshorn Down / East Lounston:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Stock Dove, 5+ Swallow, House Martin, Mistle Thrush, 10+ Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, 3+ Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin

Plympton:- Setaceous Hebrew Character Moth, Lychnis

Shaugh Prior:- Broken Barred Carpet Moth, Mottled Pug, White Ermione, Square Spot

Paignton:- Cream Spot Tiger Moth

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30.5.21, Exminster Marshes / Turf Locks:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER ( elusive, from canal bank nr. fishermans car park ), RED KITE, Hobby

Paignton:- probable LAUGHING GULL ( ad., briefly on beach )

Mansands:- RED KITE ( over, 11:40 )

Torquay:- RED KITE ( 12:15, Great Hill )

Houndtor Wood / Lustleigh Wood:- Dipper, Redstart, Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, Pied Flycatcher, Siskin

Collaton St. Mary:- OSPREY ( 16:45., over N.W. )

Noss Mayo:- 2 RED KITE ( over S.E. ), Green Woodpecker, 3 House Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Ottery St. Mary:- RED KITE ( 17:20, over )

Brixham:- RED KITE ( 17:36, over )

Kingsbridge:- RED KITE ( 16:10, over Belle Cross Rd. )

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo

Modbury:- 2 RED KITE

Great Torrington:- House Martin, Siskin

Okehampton:- Raven, Goldcrest, Brimstone

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29.5.21, Powderham Marsh:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER

Exminster Marshes:- 5 RED KITE, 10+ Hobby

Chudleigh:- RED KITE

Seaton:- 2 RED KITE

Dartmouth:- RED KITE

South Milton:- RED KITE

Netton / Little Worsewell:- 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 5 Whitethroat

Okehampton:- Swift

Sourton:- Swallow

Meldon:- 2 House Martin

Peter Tavy:- 2 Swallow

Princetown:- Swallow

Ottery St. Mary:- possible HONEY BUZZARD

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swift, Jay, Hedgehog, Slow Worm, Holly Blue

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, 37 Common Scoter, 2 Small Blue ( m. )

Brixham:- Hedgehog

Plympton:- Puss Moth

Leeden Tor:- Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

Bridford:- Brimstone, Orange Tip

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28.5.21, Exminster Marshes:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER ( distant from nr. end car park ), GARGANEY ( m. ), 5 RED KITE, Curlew Sandpiper, 17 Black Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier ( f. ), 3 Hobby, 40+ Swift

Haldon:- RED KITE ( circling over A380 garage )

Seaton Wetlands:- RED KITE

East Prawle:- 4 RED KITE

Topsham:- Marsh Harrier

Matford:- 2 RED KITE

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- RED BACKED SHRIKE

Ideford Common:- 1+ Tree Pipit, 2 Crossbill

Thurlestone Bay:- 13 Manx Shearwater, 70+ Common Scoter, 6 Dunlin

South Huish:- 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 20 Swift, 10 Swallow, 15 House Martin

Paignton:- 2 Swift

Noss Mayo:- RED KITE, Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Chiffchaff

Plympton:- 2 Swift

Exminster Village:- 2 RED KITE

Eggbuckland, Plymouth:- RED KITE

South Milton:- RED KITE

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27.5.21, Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 16 Mandarin ( 14 m. ), 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 2+ Ringneck Parakeet, Swift

Alphington:- RED KITE

Yarner Woods:- 2+ Redstart, Marsh Tit, 5 Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher, Siskin

Okehampton:- Raven

Shaldon:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin

Hound Tor:- Cuckoo

Becka Brook, Hound Tor:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail

Holwell Tor:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Chiffchaff

Newton Poppleford:- Swift

Colyton:- 33 RED KITE

Sticklepath:- Swallow

Sandygate, Chagford:- Swallow

nr. Exmouth:- 6 Nightjar

Beer Head:- Wheatear

Seaton Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, OSPREY ( over )

Ideford Common:- 6 Nightjar

Bellever:- 2 Cuckoo, 2 Roe Deer

Aylesbeare Common:- 2 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Siskin, 4 Holly Blue, 4 Brimstone

Berry Head:- MINKE WHALE

Wembury Point:- 4 Green Hairstreak, Small Copper, Wall Brown, Orange Tip

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Waved Umber, 2 Garden Carpet, Water Carpet, Shuttle Shaped Dart

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26.5.21, Torquay:- 5 Swift

Ideford Common:- 8 Crossbill

Beer Head:- 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Beesands:- 10+ Tufted Duck, 30+ Swift, 10+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- ICELAND GULL ( ad. ), Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Turnstone, 2 Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( m. ), Whitethroat

Newton Ferrers:- 4 Swallow

Headland Warren:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo

Moretonhampstead:- Swallow, 2 House Martin

Birch Tor:- Cuckoo

Dawlish Warren:- 3 Whimbrel

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, Nightjar, 2 Roe Deer

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25.5.21, Buckfasleigh:- 5 Swift

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 10+ Tufted Duck, 15+ Swift, 4 Swallow, 15+ House Martin

Buckfast:- Swift

Torquay:- 9 House Martin

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow

Sidbury:- Goldcrest

Shipley Bridge:- Cuckoo, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

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24.5.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4+ Tawny Owl, 5 Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Seaton Seafront:- 6 Great Northern Diver, 9 Manx Shearwater, 11 Common Scoter, 5 Whimbrel, 26 Sanderling, Great Skua, 4 Arctic Skua

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift, Swallow, House Martin

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( m., N. of middle car park )

Modbury:- 4 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Jay, Blackcap

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 15 Mandarin ( 14 m. ), Swift

Brixton:- 15 Swallow, 200+ House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Manx Shearwater, Arctic Skua

Kitley:- 50 House Martin

Ness Beach, Shaldon:- Blackcap, Garden Warbler

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 50 Swallow, 400 Sand Martin ( to roost, also possible RED RUMPED SWALLOW )

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Berry Head:- 40 Common Dolphin ( E. ), 2 Common Blue

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23.5.21, Exminster Marshes:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW, 150+ Swallow, 300+ House Martin, 200+ Sand Martin

Berry Head:- OSPREY ( 11:30, over N. ), 8 Great Northern Diver, 2,758 Manx Shearwater, 10 Puffin, Pomarine Skua, 3 Sandwich Tern, 8 Swallow, Wheatear, Porpoise

Hope's Nose:- 2,000 Manx Shearwater, 2 Storm Petrel, 2 Turnstone, Whimbrel, 7 Turnstone, Great Skua, 2 Swift, Wheatear

Otterton Cliffs:- 500 Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 10 Common Scoter, 3 Arctic Skua

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Manx Shearwater

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Hebrew Character Moth, Streamer, Silver Ground Carpet

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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22.5.21, Watermouth, N. Devon:- 1,738 Manx Shearwater, Mediterranean Gull

Beer Head:- Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW ( very mobile, with hirundine flock ), CATTLE EGRET ( North Marsh ), 4 Hobby, Sedge Warbler

Ideford Common:- 4 Crossbill

Mansands:- Reed Bunting ( m. )

Alphington:- 7+ Swift

Newton Abbot:- 2 Swift, Grey Wagtail

Blackhole Marsh:- Egyptian Goose

South Huish:- Hobby

Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Sanderling

Hope Cove:- 70 Manx Shearwater

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo, Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Wheatear, Redstart, Tree Pipit, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Start Point:- Wheatear, Grey Seal

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Streamer

Sidmouth:- Otter ( the Byes )

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21.5.21, Seaton Seafront:- 8 Great Northern Diver, 10 Common Scoter, 3 Sanderling, Sandwich Tern

Sidmouth:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 5 Sanderling, 2 Pomarine Skua, 4 Arctic Skua

Exmouth:- Manx Shearwater, Great Skua, possible Pomarine Skua

Thurlestone Bay:- 20 Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 3 Turnstone, Whimbrel, Sandwich Tern

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- 500+ Swift, 100+ Swallow, 100+ House Martin

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

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20.5.21, Dawlish Warren:- Spoonbill, 2 Pomarine Skua

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Manx Shearwater, Swift, 6 Swallow

Hope Cove:- 27 Common Scoter, 2 Arctic Skua, 14 Swift

Otterton Cliffs:- 132 Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter, Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua

South Huish:- 2 Wheatear

Berry Head:- 29 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 863 Manx Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, Arctic Skua, 5 Sandwich Tern, 33 Puffin, 5 Copmmon Dolphin, 2 Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, Muslin Moth, 2 Red Twin Spot Carpet, Green Carpet, Garden carpet, Waved Umber, Hebrew Character

Plympton:- Common Carpet Moth, Common Pug

Shaugh Prior:- Sandy Carpet Moth, Rivulet, Dark Barred Twin Spot Carpet, Waved Umber, Yellow Barred Brindle, Silver Ground Carpet

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19.5.21, Warren House / Challacombe:- 4 Cuckoo, 4+ Redstart, 2 Whinchat, Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, 5 Sanderling

Black Hole Marsh:- 7 Ringed Plover, Dunlin

Ideford Common:- Tawny Owl, 3+ Nightjar

Countess Weir:- 180+ Swift, Swallow, House Martin, 70+ Sand Martin

Sidbury:- 12 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, 2 Roe Deer

Yarner Woods:- Jay, 4+ Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 5+ Chiffchaff, 8 Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 11+ Pied Flycatcher, Redpoll, Siskin, Holly Blue, 2 Brimstone, 2 ( presumed ) Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Denbury:- 4 Swift, 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Blackap, Garden Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, Dormouse ( foraging in conifer hedge )

Plympton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Dawlish Warren:- Azure Damselfly

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18.5.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven

Aylesbeare Common:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Jay, Siskin ( f. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver

South Huish:- 14 Swift, 20 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin

Hope Cove:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 15 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua

South Milton Ley:- Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Red Warbler, Chiffchaff

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo, 4 Swallow

Sidbury:- 11 Swallow, House Martin, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin

Plympton:- Common Pug, Oak Tree Pug, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Bloxworth Snout

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17.5.21, Yarner Woods:- Jay, 6 Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 10+ Pied Flycatcher, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Trendlebeare:- Cuckoo, Raven, Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler

Totnes:- 2 Swift, 3 Swallow, Blackcap

Dartington:- 2 Tawny Owl

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 House Martin, Jay

South Huish:- 40 Swift, 50 Swallow, 10 House Martin, Whitethroat

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Manx Shearwater, 2 Sanderling, 5 Arctic Skua, Pomarine Skua, 9 Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, Egyptian Goose, Pintail ( m. ), Greenshank, 12 Whimbrel, 44 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Hobby, 50+ Swift, 300+ Sand Martin

Exminster:- Nightjar ( over A379 )

Haytor:- 4 House Martin ( Moorland Hotel )

North Bovey:- 5 Swallow, 2 Roe Deer

Whiddon Down:- 6 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Plympton:- Green Carpet Moth, Treble Lines

Thurlestone:- Eyed Hawkmoth, Pebble Prominent, Heart & Dart, 7 Treble Lines, 5 Common Quaker, Muslin Moth, 2 Flame Shoulder, 2 Early Grey, Powdered Quaker

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16.5.21, Seaton Seafront / Axe Estuary:- 5 Great Northern Diver, 15 Greylag ( Bridge Marsh ), Barnacle Goose ( Bridge Marsh ), Whimbrel, 4 Dunlin, 12 Sanderling, Sandwich Tern

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Whimbrel, 200 Swift, 1500 Swallow, 100 House Martin, 20 Sand Martin, Reed Warbler

Hopes Nose:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, Whimbrel, 2 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Dawlish Warren:- 10 Great Northern Diver

Thurlestone Bay:- Manx Shearwater, 8 Common Scoter, 2 Tufted Duck, 3 Sanderling, Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 3 Swift, 70 Swallow, 6 House Martin

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, 104 Manx Shearwater, 16 Common Scoter, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swift, 2 Harbour Porpoise

Mansands:- Reed Warbler, Mole

Plympton:- Muslin Moth, Treble Lines, Small Phoenix, 3 Garden Carpet

Shaugh Prior:- Tawny Pinion Moth

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15.5.21, Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear, 2 Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler, 4 Spotted Flycatcher

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 6 Ringed Plover, 600+ Swift, 5,000 Swallow, 100+ House Martin, 15 Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, Reed Bunting ( f. )

Yarner Woods:- Cuckoo, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart, 2 Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher

Mansands:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, Hobby

Ilsington:- 5 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 6 Siskin ( 4 juv. )

Mary Tavy:- Swallow

Cornwood:- Cuckoo, 2 Grey Wagtail

Dendles Wood:- Green Woodpecker

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- 500 Swallow

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14.5.21, Dawlish Town:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW ( only until 08:00 )

Cadover area:- Goosander, 2+ Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, 7 Swallow, 4 Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting

Yarner Woods:- Lapwing, 2 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, 3+ Pied Flycatcher

Emsworthy:- Cuckoo, 4 Swift

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay

Postbridge:- Cuckoo

Exminster Marshes:- 6+ Hobby, White Fronted Goose, Greylag, 7 Ringed Plover, 8 Whimbrel, Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Dunlin

Ideford Common:- Crossbill

Dawlish Warren:- SPOONBILL ( over, 10:10 ), 30 Manx Shearwater, Knot, Bar Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Turnstone, Whimbrel, 5 Whitethroat

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 8+ Swift, 20+ Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Landscove:- NIGHTINGALE ( m., briefly along coast path W. of Landscove Holiday Park )

Brisworthy, nr. Cadover:- Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, 3 Siskin

Challacombe Farm area:- 2 Redstart, Whinchat, Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler

Colyford Common / Blackhole Marsh:- Spotted Flycatcher

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( f., Aller Park )

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 38 Manx Shearwater, Sanderling

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Whimbrel, 7 Swift, 60 Swallow, 5 House Martin, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting

Muddilakes, Postbridge:- Swallow, 4 Roe Deer

Bellever Hamlet:- Roe Deer

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13.5.21, Seaton Seafront:- 2 Turnstone

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Dawlish Warren:- Ruff, Little Stint, Greenshank

Okehampton:- Swift

Chagford:- Swallow

South Huish:- Golden Plover, 13 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Green Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, 6 Stock Dove, 6 Swift, 95 Swallow, 11 House Martin,  Reed Warbler

Dawlish Town:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW ( over brook in town centre with 50 Swallow / House Martin )

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher

Plympton:- 5 Siskin

Brixham:- TURTLE DOVE ( in private garden )

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Little Stint, Ruff, Sanderling, Turnstone, Curlew Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay

South Milton Ley:- 5 Swift, 250+ Swallow, 50 House Martin

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12.5.21, Seaton Seafront:- Pomarine Skua

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 3 Sand Martin, Raven, 2 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Modbury:- 3 Swift, 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin

Yealmpton:- Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Jay

Saltern Cove:- 4 Whimbrel

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Siskin

Hope Cove:- Arctic Skua

Brixham:- 3 House Martin

South Huish:- 8 Swift, 40+ Swallow, 15 House Martin

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, 3 Wigeon, Whimbrel, 22 Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, Hobby, Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- LONG TAILED SKUA ( 08:52, in off ), Whimbrel, Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 6 Swallow, Raven

Crownhill Down:- 4 Cuckoo, 14 Swallow, Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear, Tree Pipit, 6 Willow Warbler

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Hebrew Character Moth

Pudcombe / Coleton Fishacre:- Green Hairstreak, 2 Small Copper

Little Haldon:- Green Hairstreak

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11.5.21, Cadover area:- 3 Goosander ( ad., 2 juv. ), Cuckoo, 5 Wheatear, Redstart ( m. ), Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Whitethroat, 9 Willow Warbler, 5 Reed Bunting

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Jay, Raven

Berry Head:- 2 Whitethroat

Challacombe:- 2 Cuckoo, 12 Swallow

Brixton:- 6+ Swift, 10+ Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 4 Whimbrel, 4 Swallow

South Huish:- 20 Swift, 35 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin

Hope Cove:- Arctic Skua

Buckland Valley, nr. Thurlestone:- 2 Swift, 4 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

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10.5.21, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Chiffchaff

Seaton Seafront:- 14 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 7 Manx Shearwater, 13 Common Scoter, 3 Sanderling, Great Skua

Harbertonford:- 5 Swift

Brixham:- Swift ( rescued & successfully released from school storeroom )

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Common Scoter, 3 Whimbrel, Pomarine Skua, 5 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, 5  Swift, 20 Swallow, 5 House Martin, Yellow Wagtail ( f. )

Steps Bridge:- 4 Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Yarner Woods:- Redstart ( m. ), 2+ Pied Flycatcher

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Black Hole Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, Lesser Whitethroat

Powderham Marsh:- 50+ Swift, 15+ House Martin, Yellow Wagtail, 3 Whitethroat

Colyford Common:- Hobby

Hope Cove:- Dunlin, 3 Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, 3 Arctic Skua

Aveton Gifford:- Lesser Whitethroat ( m. )

Shaugh Prior:- Fox Moth, Lunar Thorn, Swallow Prominent, Coxcomb Prominent, Purple Bar, Least Black Arches

Torcross / Slapton:- 2 Holly Blue ( also of interest, large cetacean filmed off Start Bay Inn, possibly an ORCA or Minke Whale )

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9.5.21, Slapton:- 17 Whimbrel, 8 Sanderling

Berry Head:- OSPREY, 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Whimbrel, 6+ Wheatear, 2 Rock Pipit, Black Redstart, Sedge Warbler

Beer Head:- 2 Redstart, 8 Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 6 Reed Warbler, Wood Warbler, 4 Spotted Flycatcher

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, Whimbrel, 2 Hobby, 80+ Swift, 50 Swallow, 30 Sand Martin

Yarner Woods:- Garden Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Seaton Wetlands:- Wheatear, 4 Whinchat, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Exe Estuary, Turf:- 676 Dunlin

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- Common Sandpiper, 2 Swift, 7 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Jay

Widecombe:- Cuckoo, 4 Swallow, Dipper

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Common Scoter ( f. )

South Huish:- 3 Teal, 15 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, Lesser Whitethroat ( m. )

Dawlish Warren:- 230+ Dunlin, Purple Sandpiper

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

Sidbury:- 2 Wheatear, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 4 Siskin

Great Torrington:- 5 Swallow

River Torridge:- 5+ House Martin

Torrington Common area:- 3+ Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher, Hare

Hope's Nose:- 3 Wheatear, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Grey Seal

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8.5.21, Hopes Nose:- 2+ Great Northern Diver, 24 Manx Shearwater, 13 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Whimbrel, 18 Turnstone ( s/pl. ), 5 Puffin, Cuckoo, 40+ Swallow, 2 Wheatear

Seaton Marshes:- Wheatear, 5 Whinchat

Axe Estuary:- 16 Whimbrel, 14 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover

Colyford Common:- Spotted Flycatcher

Seaton Seafront:- Great Skua

Berry Head:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 193 Manx Shearwater, 12 Common Scoter, 8 Puffin, 4 Sandwich Tern, Hobby, 22 Swift, Black Redstart ( m. ), Spotted Flycatcher

Saltern Cove, Torbay:- 2 Common Sandpiper, Whinchat ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 9 Manx Shearwater, 4 Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, Arctic Skua

South Huish:- 11 Whimbrel, Hobby, Swift, 60 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Sand Martin

Hope Cove:- Manx Shearwater, 2 Arctic Skua

Otterton:- 10 Hare ( Stantyway Farm )

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7.5.21, Headland Warren:- 2 Cuckoo, Whinchat ( m. ), 20+ Red Deer

Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo, 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Jay, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 3+ Redstart, Garden Warbler, 2+ Grasshopper Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3+ Redpoll

Powderham Marrshes:- Hobby

Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- Redstart, Tree Pipit, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher, 4 Redpoll, 4 Siskin

Plympton:- Swift

Cadover area:- Cuckoo, 2 Swift, 6+ Swallow, 10+ Sand Martin,  Raven, 2 Wheatear, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Collaton:- Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Bellever Forest:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 6 Roe Deer ( 4 ad., 2 juv. ), 3 Orange Tip

Warren House / Bennets Cross area:- Cuckoo, Raven, Wheatear, Grasshopper Warbler, 3 Willow Warbler, 4+ Redpoll, 5 Red Deer

nr. Cornwood:- Redstart, 3 Pied Flycatcher, Slow Worm

Bellever Hamlet:- 3 Roe Deer

Exminster Marshes:- Dormouse

River Otter:- Goosander, Otter

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Stover Country Park:- Hairy Dragonfly

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6.5.21, Brixham:- 7 Swift

Dawlish Warren:- 106 Whimbrel, 8 Sanderling, 5 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover, 4 Sandwich Tern, 25 Swallow, 5 Whitethroat

Haldon Forest:- 11 Crossbill

Yarner Woods:- 2 Redstart, Tree Pipit, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay

Thurlestone Bay:- Dunlin, 49 Whimbrel, Whitethroat

South Huish:- 2 Egyptian Goose, 3 Teal, 18 Whimbrel, Swift, 45 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Sand Martin, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Three Beaches, Torbay:- 2 Common Sandpiper

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- Swift

Slapton:- 9 Whimbrel, 8 Sanderling, 200 Swift, 400 Swallow, Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Emsworthy Mire / Rocks:- Snipe, Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, 4 Wheatear, 2 Redstart ( m., f. ), 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Marsh Tit

Okehampton:- Raven

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5.5.21, Gara Bridge:- 20+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 2+ Mistle Thrush, 2 Dipper, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Marsh Tit, 5+ Siskin

Start Point:- Whimbrel, 3 Wheatear

Wembury:- 10 Whimbrel, 14 Sanderling, 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Turnstone

Beesands:- Lapwing, Reed Warbler

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Raven, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter, 17 Whimbrel, 2 Swift

South Huish:- 3 Teal, Common Sandpiper, 5 Swallow, House Martin, 3 Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

South Milton / Ley:- 12 Whimbrel, Swallow, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- Muslin Moth, Cream Spot Tiger, Swallow Prominent, 4 Common Quaker, 5 Powdered Quaker, 3 Small Quaker, 5 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, Streamer, Flame Shoulder, Garden Carpet, Pale Mottled Willow

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4.5.21, Dawlish Warren:- 6 Sanderling, Whimbrel, Hobby, Little Tern, 11 Arctic Tern, 2+ Sandwich Tern

Newton Ferrers:- 2 Swallow

Slapton:- 24 Whimbrel, 4 Dunlin, 3,000 Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, Pintail ( m. ), Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Hobby, 150+ Swift, 100 House Martin, Wheatear, Sedge Warbler

Challacombe:- Cuckoo, 3 Redstart ( m. )

Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, 2 Wheatear ( m. ), Whinchat ( m. )

Warren House:- 3 Cuckoo, Grasshopper Warbler

Trendlebeare:- Garden Warbler

Yarner Woods:- 3 Redstart ( 2 m., f. )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

South Milton:- 2 Whimbrel

South Huish:- 2 Teal, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Garden Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 9 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 12 Dunlin, Great Skua

Cadover:- 11 Goosander ( f, 10 juv. ), Cuckoo, Swift, 3 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, Slow Worm

nr. Loddiswell:- 3+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Jay, 2 Dipper, 2+ Blackcap, 4+ Willow Warbler, Brimstone, 2 Orange Tip

Sidbury:- 8 Swallow, House Martin, Yellow Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, Orange Tip

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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​3.5.21, Slapton:- 8 Whimbrel, 70+ Swift, 3 Whitethroat, 5 Reed Warbler

Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo, Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail, 2 Redstart, Garden Warbler, Reed Warbler

Torbay:- Great Northern Diver ( s/pl. )

Turf, Exminster Marshes:- OSPREY

Berry Head:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 130+ Manx Shearwater, 4 Whimbrel, Roseate Tern, 6 Sandwich Tern, 7 Swift

Noss Mayo:- Marsh Tit

Moretonhampstead:- Jay

Okehampton:- Swallow

nr. South Milton Ley:- 2 Grey Partridge

South Huish:- 20 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 98 Manx Shearwater, 7 Common Scoter, 100 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Pomarine Skua, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern

Hope Cove:- 80+ Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 4 Common Scoter, 2 Sandwich Tern

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull

Lustleigh:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Blackcap ( f. ), 6 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 5 Hebrew Character Moth, Common Quaker, Powdered Quaker

Plymouth:- Garden Carpet Moth, Double Striped Pug, Swallow Prominent, Flame Shoulder, Spectacle, Common Quaker

Shaugh Prior:- Mullein Moth, Pebble Prominent

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2.5.21, West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- 6 Whimbrel, Greenshank, 15 Dunlin, 6 Sedge Warbler, 4 Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo,  Warren / Netton:- 2 Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 5 Whimbrel, 3 Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin

Trowlesworthy area:- 4 Goosander, Cuckoo, Wheatear, Redstart, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

River Otter:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Hobby, 4 Sandwich Tern, 6 Swift, Swallow, Sand Martin, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Colyton:- Pied Flycatcher, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Ringed Plover

Hope Cove:- Arctic Skua

South Huish:- 10 Teal, 2 Red Leg Partridge, Swift, 15 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, 4 Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, Reed Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 28 Whimbrel, 2 Little Gull ( ad. )

Sidmouth:- 16 Turnstone

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Swallow, Redstart ( m. ), 2 Wheatear, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Grey Seal

Crownhill Down:- Green Sandpiper ( top pools ), 3 Cuckoo, 21 Swallow, 4 Wheatear, Stoat

Slapton:- 2 Gadwall, 6+ Tufted Duck, 2 Whimbrel, 10+ Swallow, 6+ Whitethroat, 4+ Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Orange Tip

Otterton:- 10+ Swallow, 2 Grey Wagtail, 6 Blackcap, 6 Whitethroat, 3 Sedge / Reed Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip

Thurlestone:- Silver Y Moth, Vestal, Brimstone Moth, 3 Muslin Moth, 2 Common Quaker, 4 Hebrew Character

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1.5.21, Hope's Nose:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 20+ Swallow, 3 Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. ), 2 Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes:- OSPREY, Wood Sandpiper

Dawlish:- Green Woodpecker

Chudleigh:- 2 Swift, House Martin

Mansands:- 2 Swift, Wheatear, 2 Sedge Warbler

Emsworthy:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff ( m. )

Burrator:- Cuckoo ( Cuckoo Rock )

Down Tor:- Raven

Gutter Tor:- Swallow

South Huish:- 2 Swift

Teignmouth:- 7 Whimbrel, Hobby, Swift

Aveton Gifford:- Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest

South Huish:- 8 Teal, 4 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 56 Whimbrel, 3 Swift, 20 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, 6 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler

South Milton Ley:- Snipe, Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( f. ), Raven, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Goldcrest, 2 Orange Tip ( m. )

Haldon:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Siskin, 6 Pearl Bordered Fritillary

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30.4.21, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), CATTLE EGRET

Slapton:- Red Necked Grebe ( Ireland Bay ), 50+ Swift, 300+ Swallow, 100+ House Martin

Berry Head:- Whinchat, Blackcap, Whitethroat

Mansands:- HOODED CROW ( flew towards Sharkham ), Sedge Warbler

Burrator area:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Cuckoo, Swallow, 2 House Martin, Raven, 3 Tree Pipit, Redstart ( m. ), Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Pied Flycatcher, 6 Siskin

Brixham:- Swift, 4 House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow

Trews Weir, Exeter:- 6 Swift, 180+ Swallow, 3 House Martin, 15+ Sand Martin

Soussons Plantation:- Cuckoo, Swallow, Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Redstart, Whinchat, Crossbill

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 5 Teal, 6 Dunlin, 58 Whimbrel, Wheatear ( f. ), 2 Yellow Wagtail, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler

Bellever:- Cuckoo, Mistle Thrush, 2 Roe Deer

Two Bridges:- Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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29.4.21, Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Yarner Woods:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, 2+ Redsdtart, Tree Pipit, 2 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, 4 Pied Flycatcher, Goldcrest

Emsworthy Mire area:- 2 Snipe, 1+ Cuckoo, 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 4+ Wheatear, 8+ Redstart, 3+ Blackcap, 3+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler

Heathfield:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

River Teign:- OSPREY

nr. Kingsbridge:- Cuckoo

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Cuckoo

Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY, Ruddy Shelduck, 2 Whinchat

Mansands:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 1+ Sedge Warbler, 6+ Reed Warbler

South Huish:- presumed Grey Headed Wagtail ( thunbergi, or intergrade ), Wood Sandpiper, 12 Teal,Shoveler,  26+ Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, 30+ Swallow, 10 House Martin, Sand Martin, 4+ Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat ( m. ), 2 Sedge Warbler, 3 Reed Warbler ( also of interest, hybrid goose resmbling Barnacle Goose )

Wembury:- 20 Whimbrel, 3 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Sedge Warbler

Hatch Bridge, nr. Aveton Gifford:- Goosander, Whimbrel, 4 Swallow, 12 Sand Martin, 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 5 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Hope's Nose:- Redstart ( m. ), Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat, 6 Willow Warbler, Wall Brown

Slapton:- 5+ Sandwich Tern ( also of interest, Basking Shark )

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28.4.21, Dawlish Warren:- 2 Little Tern

Dawlish:- 2 Siskin

Slapton:- Red Necked Grebe, 4 Whimbrel, 5 Sandwich Tern, Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin ( large mixed flock, 400+ birds )

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, Ruddy Shelduck ( opposite Lion's Rest ), Pintail

Crownhill Down:- Cuckoo, 3+ Wheatear, Grasshopper Warbler, Willow Warbler

Beer Head:- 3 Redstart, 2 Pied Flycatcher

Plympton:- Dipper

Wembury:- Cuckoo

Seaton Wetlands:- Whimbrel, Dunlin, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting

Hope's Nose:- Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. )

Bolt Head:- Ring Ouzel ( m. )

South Huish / Thurlestone Bay:- Wood Sandpiper, 4 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), 4+ Dunlin, 18+ Whimbrel, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, Sanderling, 2 Ringed Plover, 4 Turnstone, 2 Greenshank,  5 Swift, 25 Swallow, 60+ House Martin, 7 Sand Martin, Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail ( m. ), Garden Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Brixham:- Brimstone Moth, Brindled Beauty, Muslin Moth

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27.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, 10+ Whimbrel, 20+ Swallow, 4 Blackap, 12+ Whitethroat, 10+ Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( f., from middle car park ), Ruff, Greenshank, 2 Hobby, Swift

Otterton:- Cuckoo, 2 Whitethroat

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Shoveler, 8 Teal, 35 Whimbrel, Snipe, Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Wheatear, Garden Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 26 Whimbrel, 9 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Turnstone

South Milton Ley:- 4 Swallow, 14 Blackcap, 4 Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, 5 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting ( m., f. )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, Grey Wagtail, Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay

Mansands:- Whimbrel

Headland Warren:- 2 Cuckoo ( m. ), Swallow

Cadover:- Cuckoo, Whitethroat ( f. ), 6 Willow Warbler

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 25 Whimbrel, 3 Yellow Wagtail

nr. Hatch Bridge, Aveton Gifford:- Cuckoo

River Otter:- 3 Goosander, Kingfisher, Cuckoo, Sand Martin, Dipper, Ring Ouzel ( m. ), Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 6 Hebrew Character Moth, Purple Thorn, Common Quaker, Dotted Border

Okehampton:- Raven

Bellever:- Cuckoo ( m. ), 3 Roe Deer

Otterton / Ladram:- 2 Red Leg Partridge, 14 Swallow, 8+ Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Fox, 10 Hare, Orange Tip

Soussons Plantation:- Green Woodpecker, Roe Deer, Orange Tip

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26.4.21, South Huish:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( later with cows 400yds. E. ), Spoonbill, Wood Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, 2 Shoveler, 60+ Whimbrel, 22 Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Greenshank, 3 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Swift, 5+ Swallow, 4+ House Martin, Wheatear, Blue Headed Wagtail ( m. ), 4+ Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, 2 Sedge Warbler, 3+ Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Painted Lady

Black Hole Marsh:- 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Lesser Whitethroat

Powderham Marshes:- Little Stint

Exminster Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Turf ), White Fronted Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Swift, Yellow Wagtail Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Plym Estuary:- 5 Greenshank, 2 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Swift, 2 House Martin, 2 Whitethroat

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive )

Widewell, nr. Torcross:- 8 CATTLE EGRET ( briefly )

Mansands:- 3 Swift

Emsworthy Mire / Rocks:- 2+ Cuckoo, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Raven, 6+ Wheatear, Redstart, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 9+ Willow Warbler, 11 Orange Tip

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 9 Common Scoter, 67 Whimbrel, 34 Bar Tailed Godwit, 8 Dunlin, 9 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, House Martin, Black Redstart ( f. )

Challacombe / Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, 3+ Wheatear, Whinchat, 12 Red Deer

Postbridge / Two Bridges:- Cuckoo

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- 5 Wheatear, 6 Whitethroat

River Otter:- 10 Sand Martin, Dipper, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat

River Dart, nr. Buckfastleigh:- Goosander, 50 Swift

Watermouth, N. Devon:- 3 Arctic Skua

Okehampton:- 2 Redpoll, 2 Siskin

Wembury Point:- 12 Whimbrel, 7 Bar Tailed Godwit, Swallow, 2 House Martin, Wheatear ( m. ), Redstart ( f. ), 6 Whitethroat

West Charleton Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, 2 Sedge Warbler, 4 Reed Warbler, Orange Tip

Thurlestone:- Muslin Moth, Dark Sword Grass, Flame Shoulder, 2 Hebrew Character, Small Quaker, 2 Powdered Quaker, 5 Common Quaker

Bellever:- 2 Roe Deer

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25.4.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- 45 Swallow, 60 House Martin, Redstart ( f. ), Grasshopper Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat, 6+ Willow Warbler

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Shoveler ( 2 m., f. ), 12 Teal, 2 Common Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, House Martin, White Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- 14 CATTLE EGRET, Garganey ( m. ), Ruddy Shelduck, 8 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Hobby, 2 Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Rillage Point:- Manx Shearwater, 5 Dunlin, Arctic Skua

Bicton:- RED KITE ( 10:00 )

Ivybridge:- Whitethroat

Beer Head:- Swallow, House Martin, 2 Wheatear, Garden Warbler, 5 Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), 9 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit

nr. Stoke Point:- 3+ Whitethroat

Plympton:- 2 House Martin, 3 Siskin

Fernworthy:- Cuckoo, 2 Raven

Hewdown:- Swallow

Batworthy Corner:- Raven, Jay

Hope's Nose:- Swallow, 4 Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 7 Manx Shearwater, 5 Common Scoter, 78 Whimbrel, 44 Bar Tailed Godwit, 10 Grey Plover, 2 Knot, 17 Sanderling, 12 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 29 Sandwich Tern, 7 Arctic Tern, 8 Swallow, 2 House Martin

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- Wigeon, 2 Whimbrel, 5+ Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Brimstone

Powderham Marshes:- Little Stint, Yellow Wagtail, 2 Small Copper

Sidbury:- 10 Swallow, 2 Wheatear, 4 Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 4+ Siskin, 4 Orange Tip, 2 Brimstone

Exe Estuary:- Roe Deer

Whilborough Common:- 3+ Grizzled Skipper

Dainton:- 2 Grizzled Skipper

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24.4.21, Dawlish Warren:- Great Skua, Arctic Skua, Swift

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge ), 16 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, Swift, Reed Warbler

Seaton Seafront:- 2 Red Throated Diver, 36 Common Scoter, 7 Whimbrel, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern

North Wood, Dartmoor:- Goosander, Cuckoo, 3 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 4 Siskin

Exmouth Marina:- Swift

Hope's Nose:- 31 Brent Goose, 8 Whimbrel, 8 Swallow, Wheatear ( m. ), 2 Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 2 Ruddy Shelduck ( south marsh ), Marsh Harrier, 4+ Hobby, 100+ Whimbrel, 2 Greenshank, 4 House Martin, 6 Sedge Warbler, 6 Reed Warbler

Matford Marshes:- Whitethroat ( m. )

West Charleton Marsh:- Jay

Rillage Point:- Merlin ( f. ), 3 Swift, 230 Swallow, 98 House Martin, 18 Sand Martin

Whiddon Down:- Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 9 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 185 Whimbrel, 23 Bar Tailed Godwit, 18 Grey Plover, Common Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, 4 Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 8 Sand Martin

Kingsbridge:- HOOPOE ( in private garden )

Otterton:- 36 Manx Shearwater, 21 Common Scoter, 3 Sandwich Tern, 8 Hare

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Roe Deer ( also of interest a Mink, road casualty )

Bellever:- Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Painted Lady

Okehampton:-Raven, Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog

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23.4.21, Plympton:- HOOPOE ( 10:20, flew from Saltram towards Boringdon golf course )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Spoonbill, Reed Bunting

South Huish:- 2 Garganey ( m., f. ), 10+ Teal, 68+ Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 16 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat ( m. ), Blackcap, Sedge Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Ruddy Shelduck

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Garganey ( m., f., 09:20, on to South Huish ), 5 Common Scoter, 122 Bar Tailed Godwit, 131 Whimbrel, 3 Grey Plover, 2 Dunlin, Sanderling, 2 Arctic Tern, 20 Sandwich Tern, Swift, 8 Swallow, 15 Sand Martin, Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Wembury Bay:- 30+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 5+ Whimbrel, 2 Swift, House Martin, Wheatear, 8 Whitethroat

Churchstow:- 2 Stock Dove

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive )

Dewerstone, Dartmoor:- Cuckoo, Wheatear, 4+ Redstart ( m. ), Tree Pipit, Pied Flycatcher ( m. )

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Great Skua, Arctic Skua, Pomarine Skua

Thurlestone:- 2 Swallow, Whitethroat

Exe Estuary:- 2 Ringed Plover, 20 Dunlin, 50+ Whimbrel

Beardon, Lydford:- Swallow

Wembury Point:- 30+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 9 Whimbrel, Blackcap, 5 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Princetown:- Swallow

Denbury:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 5 Blackcap, Garden Warbler

Hope Cove:- 6 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua

Cadover:- RED KITE ( 13:00 ), 10 Sand Martin, 7 Wheatear

Tamerton Foliot:- Cuckoo

Axe Estuary:- GLAUCOUS GULL, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Furzeleigh Wood, Bovey Tracey:- Blackcap

Bellever Woods:- Cuckoo, Mistle Thrush, Orange Tip

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Haldon:- 3 Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Branscombe Undercliff:- 10 Holly Blue, Green Hairstreak

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22.4.21, Matford Marsh:- 5 WHITE STORK ( released birds from Knepp project, departed S. 9:05 ), Whitethroat ( m. )

Axe Estuary:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 1 s. ), 6 Whimbrel, 7 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Greenshank

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, 120 Bar Tailed GodwitSwift, House Martin, Reed Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Hobby, Whimbrel, Swift, House Martin, Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- Wigeon, 10+ Dunlin, Greenshank, 166+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 24+ Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, 2+ Swallow, Blackcap, 2+ Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Shoveler, 1,965 Bar Tailed Godwit, 80 Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Dunlin, Turnstone, 9 Sandwich Tern, 3 Common Tern, 2 Arctic Tern, 3 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Wheatear, Whitethroat

South Huish:- Spoonbill, 8 Teal

Hope Cove:- 62 Whimbrel, Little Gull ( ad. ), 5 Sandwich Tern

Clearbrook:- Cuckoo

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Wheatear, 2+ Chiffchaff

River Exe ( opposite canal entrance ):- Green Sandpiper

Manaton:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Roe Deer

Beer / Branscombe:- House Martin, 2 Wheatear, Redstart, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, Holly Blue

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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21.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe

South Huish:- Spoonbill, 12+ Teal, Greylag, 100+ Bar Tailed Godwit ( over ), 30+ Whimbrel, 3+ Swallow, Sand Martin, 3 Wheatear, Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff ( also of interest, hybrid goose resembling Barnacle Goose )

Thurlestone Bay:- 35 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit

Hope Cove:- 16 Manx Shearwater

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Short Eared Owl, 38 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit

Exminster:- RED KITE

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK

Torbay:- 2 RED KITE

Matford Marsh:- 5 WHITE STORK ( released birds from Knepp project ), Fox

Noss Mayo:- Stock Dove

Emsworthy Mire:- Redstart ( m. )

Axe Estuary / Blackhole Marsh:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 1 s. ), Barnacle Goose, 4 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, Mediteranean Gull

Wigford Down / Dewerstone:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Wheatear

Okehampton:- 3 Raven

Dartington Hall / River Dart:- 3 Goosander, Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 10+ Blackcap, 6+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Orange Tip, Brimstone

Dart Valley Reserve:- Cuckoo, 17 Pearl Bordered Fritillary

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20.4.21, Axe Cliff:- 3 Wheatear, Redstart ( m. ), 3 Whitethroat, Grasshopper Warbler ( m. ), Willow Warbler

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive )

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Bar Tailed Godwit, 22 Whimbrel, 2 Swallow, 2 Wheatear, Whitethroat

South Huish:- Spoonbill, 20 Teal, 18 Whimbrel ( over ), Dunlin, 5 Swallow, 10 Sand Martin, 2+ House Martin, 6+ Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail ( f. ), Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler

Bolt Tail:- Redstart

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Spotted Redshank

Cadover:- Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, Redstart, 14 Wheatear, 11 Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- 4 Wheatear, 12 Willow Warbler

Fremington Pill:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS, Greenshank

Newton Ferrers:- Cuckoo

Preston Seafront, Paignton:- 10 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, Turnstone

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, White Fronted Goose, 97 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 110+ Swallow / Sand Martin, 2 Sedge Warbler, 5+ Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Sidbury:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 3 Siskin

Dunscombe:- 5 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 6 Wheatear, 12 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, 2 Orange Tip, Brimstone, Comma

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, House Martin, 3 Raven, Mistle Thrush ( m. ), 3 Siskin, Brimstone, Orange Tip

Wembury Point:- Ringed Plover, 13+ Whimbrel, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, Swallow, 2+ Whitethroat, Orange Tip, Holly Blue

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- March Moth, Streamer, Dotted Border, 3 Early Grey, 20 Hebrew Character, 7 Common Quaker, Twin Spotted Quaker, Small Quaker, Brimstone Moth, Frosted Green, Brindled Beauty

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19.4.21, South Huish:- 20 Teal, 9 Whimbrel ( over ), Bar Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, Snipe, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Axe Estuary / Blackhole Marsh:- GLAUCOUS GULL, 4 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, 4+ Reed Warbler

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m.), 3 Gadwall, 6 Whimbrel, 7 Sandwich Tern, Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Siskin

Modbury:- Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Ruddy Shelduck, Pintail ( m. ), 9 Whimbrel, 2 Reed Warbler

Holwell Tor / Smallacombe Rocks:- Raven, 8 Wheatear ( 5 m., 3 f. ), Willow Warbler

Colyton:- Swift

Appledore:- Common Sandpiper

Charleton Bay, Kingsbridge Estuary:- Bar Tailed Godwit

Hope Cove:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 14 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 3 Whimbrel, Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone Bay:- 23 Whimbrel, 10 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Ringed Plover, 8 Turnstone

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Headland Warren area:- Raven, 50+ Red Deer

Yarner Woods / Houndtor Woods:- 6 Pied Flycatcher, Large Red Damselfly

Top Tor / Pill Tor:- Raven, Wheatear ( m. ), Redstart ( m. ), 9+ Willow Warbler, Adder ( m. ), Common Lizard

Saltram / River Plym:- 2 Mandarin, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Wheatear, Brimstone, Orange Tip

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18.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive )

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Hobby, Whitethroat, Goldcrest ( m. )

Hope's Nose:- 3 Purple Sandpiper, 6 Swallow, Wheatear ( m. ), Grasshopper Warbler ( m. ), Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler

Broadsands:- 2 Wheatear

Dawlish Warren:- Little Ringed Plover, Cuckoo, Redstart, Willow Warbler

Mansands::- 2 Reed Warbler, 2 Whitethroat

Venford Reservoir:- Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Common Scoter, 20+ Whimbrel, 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, Arctic Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern, Whitethroat

South Huish:- Brent Goose, 2 Egyptian Goose, 20 Teal, Snipe, Raven, Wheatear, Reed Warbler

Ilsington:- 2 Raven, Blackcap ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Jay, Chiffchaff ( m. ), Roe Deer ( m. ), Fox

Dunscombe, nr. Donkey Sanctuary:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 3 Raven, 4 Wheatear, 12 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Holly Blue, Brimstone, 2 Orange Tip

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Axmouth:- Wood White

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17.4.21, Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, 2 Swallow

Berry Head:- Redstart ( f. ), 2 Whitethroat

Hope's Nose:- Whimbrel, Wheatear ( m. ), Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler

Lopwell Dam:- 2 Tufted Duck, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Raven, 2 Grey Wagtail ( m., f. ), Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, 2 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- Brent Goose, 17 Teal, 7 Wheatear, 2 Yellow Wagtail ( f. )

Hope Cove:- 5 Common Scoter, 4 Whimbrel

Broadsands:- Whimbrel

Exminster Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, Short Eared Owl, Hobby, 3 Roe Deer

Slapton:- PURPLE HERON, NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Red Necked Grebe, 2+ Whimbrel, 3 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 6+ Blackcap, 8+ Reed Warbler, 10+ Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Otter ( Higher Ley, from bridge )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff, 11 Hebrew Character Moth, 4 Early Grey, 7 Common Quaker

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16.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), probable PURPLE HERON ( briefly in Lower Ley reed fringe ), 2 Gadwall, 9+ Sandwich Tern, 15+ Blackcap, 2 Reed Warbler, 8+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Ideford Common:- 2 Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Crossbill

Plymstock:- OSPREY ( over E. )

Powderham Marsh:- Spotted Redshank, Green Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, Sedge Warbler

Yarner Woods:- Pied Flycatcher

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Lopwell / Maristow:- Greenshank, 4 Common Sandpiper, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 4 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Emsworthy Mire:- 6 Wheatear, Redstart ( m. )

Hound Tor:- Redstart ( m. )

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Greenshank

River Plym, nr. Bickleigh:- Dipper, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Ruff, Marsh Harrier, Short Earded Owl, 4 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- Wigeon ( m. ), 3 Teal, 3 Dunlin, 6 Whimbrel, 39 Bar Tailed Godwit

Peter Tavy:- Swallow

Hope Cove:- 25 Whimbrel

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, Manx Shearwater, 5 Common Scoter, Purple Sandpiper, 2 Grey Plover, Whimbrel

South Huish:- 26 Teal, 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Whimbrel, 3 Swallow, 8 Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail ( m. ), Water Pipit

Mary Tavy:- 4 Goosander, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, Roe Deer

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Little Grebe, Sanderling, Orange Tip

Thurlestone:- Wheatear ( Golf Course ), Muslin Moth, 3 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, Dotted Border, 5 Common Quaker, Small Quaker, Powdered Quaker

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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15.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, Great Northern Diver, 7 Sandwich Tern, 20+ Swallow, 7 Sand Martin, House Martin, 5+ Blackcap, 6+ Reed Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Exminster Marshes / Turf Locks:- Barnacle Goose, 54 Teal, 2 Whimbrel, 11 Grey Plover, Common Sandpiper, 5+ Sandwich Tern, Cuckoo, Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker

Gara Bridge:- 2 Mistle Thrush, Dipper, 2 Chiffchaff

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper ( below Pier One cafe ), Turnstone, Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver ( leucistic / albino ), 3 Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter, 4 Ringed Plover, 4 Turnstone, Dunlin, 5 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Wheatear, Whitethroat

Northam Burrows:- Dunlin, 2 Wheatear, White Wagtail

Cator Comon:- Wheatear

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff, 17 Hebrew Character Moth, 6 Early Grey, 13 Common Quaker, 2 Small Quaker, Powdered Quaker, Dotted Border, Frosted Green

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

Bellever:- 3 Roe Deer

Clearbrook:- Adder

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14.4.21, Topsham Recreation Ground:- Reed Warbler

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Short Eared Owl ( along Lower Ley ), Red Necked Grebe, Great Northern Diver, Sandwich Tern, Blackcap, 4 Wheatear ( 2 m., 2 f. ), Reed Bunting

Brixham Harbour:- Manx Shearwater

Hope's Nose:- Purple Sandpiper, 2 Sandwich Tern, Willow Warbler ( m. )

Berry Head:- Whitethroat

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Seaton Wetlands:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( imm. )

Cadover area:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 4 Sand Martin, 8 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler

West Charleton Marsh:- Whitethroat

Cold East Cross, Dartmoor:- Wheatear ( m. ), 5 Willow Warbler

Hope Cove:-2 Red Throated Diver, 3 Manx Shearwater, 83+ Common Scoter, 2 Tufted Duck

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 3 Manx Shearwater, 11 Common Scoter, 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Whimbrel, 2 Ringed Plover, 8 Turnstone, Arctic Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 75 Pale Bellied Brent Goose

South Huish:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Wheatear

Great Torrington:- Blackcap ( m. )

Isley Marsh:- Bar Tailed Godwit

Fremington Pill:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS

River Torridge, nr. Bideford:- probable Little Ringed Plover

Kingskerswell:- Swallow, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 2 Orange Tip ( m., f. )

Coleton Fishacre:- Whitethroat, Small Copper

Blaxton Woods, River Tavy:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Stock Dove, 4 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Orange Tip

Wembury Point:- 4 Whimbrel, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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13.4.21, Beer Head:- 2 Redstart ( m. ), 5 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Plympton:- Raven

Passage House, Kingsteignton:- Greenshank, Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin

Teignmouth:- 2 Sandwich Tern

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe

South Huish:-15 Teal, Whimbrel,  Little Ringed Plover, 6+ Swallow, Water Pipit, Ring Ouzel ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Whimbrel, 2 Ringed Plover

Aveton Gifford:- Blackcap, Goldcrest ( also of interest, Black Swan )

Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill ( over ), Little Ringed Plover, Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Hope Cove:- 5 Red Throated Diver, 22 Common Scoter, 8 Whimbrel, 3 Sandwich Tern

Bellever Tor:- Snipe

Saltern Cove, Torbay:- 2 Common Sandpiper

Hope's Nose:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, Swallow, Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler, Grey Seal

River Otter:- 3+ Beaver

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12.4.21, Slapton Village:- 5 Stock Dove

Chillington:- 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff

Axe Estuary:- Goosander ( m. ), 3 Common Sandpiper

Hope's Nose:- 4 Purple Sandpiper, 8 Sandwich Tern, 2 Wheatear, Willow Warbler ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, Blackcap ( m. )

Clyst Estuary:- Spotted Redshank

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Blackcap ( m. )

Hope Cove:- Red Throated Diver

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 4 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 2 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 30 Teal, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Swallow, Water Pipit

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 2 Raven, Blackcap, 5+ Siskin

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), 2 Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, 20+ Swallow, Wheatear, 3 Blackcap, 10+ Reed Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Roe Deer, Otter ( from bridge, early a.m. )

Lustleigh area:- 2 Raven, 5 Roe Deer

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11.4.21, Taw Estuary:- 4 Whimbrel, 3 Greenshank, Sedge Warbler

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Wheatear, Reed Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff

West Charleton Marsh:- Reed Warbler ( m. ), 2 Reed Bunting

Exminster Marshes:- OSPREY, White Fronted Goose, Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Whimbrel, 66 Bar Tailed Godwit, Sand Martin, Whinchat

Beer Head:- 6 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Goodrington:- 2 Sandwich Tern

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 9 Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Puffin, Common Scoter, 2 Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, 6 Sandwich Tern, 3 Arctic Tern, 4 Little Tern

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Jay, Chiffchaff

Dawlish:- Green Woodpecker

Sidbury:- 30+ Swallow / House Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 5 Siskin

Cadover:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 10+ Sand Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Grey Wagtail, Wheatear, 5 Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting

South Huish:- Little Ringed Plover, 25 Teal, Snipe, Raven, 4 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Water Pipit, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Chiffchaff, 5 Hebrew Character Moth, 6 Common Quaker, Small Quaker, Red Chestnut, Early Grey, Clouded Drab

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10.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, Marsh Harrier ( imm. ), 4 Sandwich Tern, Cuckoo, 4 Swallow, Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Green Woodpecker

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- 5 Blackcap, 2 Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Raven

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

South Huish:- Little Ringed Plover

Hope Cove area:- 2 Grey Partridge

Ilsington:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. ), 2 Siskin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Sidbury:- 14 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 5 Chiffchaff, 5 Siskin, Fox

Thurlestone:- 3 March Moth, 6 Early Grey, 10 Hebrew Character, Early Thorn, Shoulder Stripe, Muslin Moth, 5 Common Quaker, 3 Small Quaker, Powdered Quaker, Twin Spotted Quaker, Water Carpet, Garden Carpet

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9.4.21, Rillage Point:- 60 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, 40 House Martin, 7 Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, 10 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler

Hemsworthy Gate / Emsworthy Mire:- Stock Dove, 7 Wheatear, Willow Warbler, 3 Redpoll

South Huish:- 25 Teal, Snipe, Water Pipit, Reed Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter, Sanhdwich Tern

Plympton area:- Swallow, 3 House Martin, 5 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Seaton Marshes:- GLAUCOUS GULL, Wheatear, 6 Willow Warbler

West Dart, Dartmeet:- 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail

South Milton Ley:- Jay, 2 Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- Wheatear, Redpoll

Aveton Gifford / Hatch Bridge:- 2 Goosander, 2 Whimbrel, Kingfisher

Exminster Marshes:- Blackcap ( m. )

Sidmouth Seafront:- Rock Pipit

Beer:- 2 Raven, 2 Blackcap, 5 Siskin

Seaton Wetlands:- 6 Black Tailed Godwit, Rock Pipit

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., nr. bridge, very elusive ), 17 Sandwich Tern, 6 Swallow, 3 Blackcap, 4+ Reed Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff

Wembury Point:- 3 Whimbrel, 5 Common Lizard

East Dart, Dartmeet:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 2 Roe Deer

Bellever:- 2 Roe Deer

Headland Warren:- 6 Red Deer

Okehampton:- Roe Deer, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- March Moth, Engrailed, 18 Hebrew Character, Small Quaker, 6 Common Quaker

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8.4.21, Slapton:- Red Throated Diver, Red Neck Grebe, Brent Goose, 6 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Willow Warbler

Cadover area:- 6 Swallow, Sand Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Crownhill Down:- 4 Wheatear

Mansands:- 2 Tufted Duck, Wheatear, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Pintail, Swallow, Sand Martin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 5 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 5 Common Scoter, 5 Sandwich Tern

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 8 Common Scoter

South Huish:- 36 Teal, 14 Swallow, White Wagtail

Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, 14+ Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Raven, Willow Warbler

Dawlish:- Green Woodpecker

Stover Park:- 3 Mandarin

Doccombe:- Grey Wagtail

Yarner Woods:- Mandarin

Haldon:- 15+ Crossbill

Saunton Sands:- 65+ Sanderling, Swallow

Sidmouth / Otterton:- 20 Turnstone, 2 Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Rock Pipit, 4 Blackcap, 10 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Marsh Tit

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

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7.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Yealm Estuary:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Raven, Jay, Grey Wagtail, 4 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff

Yarner Woods:- Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher, 2 Marsh Tit

Hope's Nose:- Whimbrel, 4 Purple Sandpiper

Axe Estuary:- Goosander

Slapton:- Red Neck Grebe ( N. end Lower Ley ), 3 Sandwich Tern, 150+ Sand Martin, Yellow Wagtail ( beach ), 2 White Wagtail

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Snipe, 3 Swallow, House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 3 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 22 Teal, 10 Snipe, 6+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, White Wagtail, Water Pipit ( s/pl. )

Velator, Braunton:- 50+ Swallow, House Martin, 20+ Sand Martin

Exwick:- Swallow

Hope Cove:- Red Throated Diver

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 4 Chiffchaff, 5+ Siskin, Roe Deer

Totnes:- 2 Tawny Owl, Blackcap, 4 Hedgehog

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6.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Cadover area:- 6 Wheatear ( 4 m., 2 f. ), Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Tory Brook, Plympton:- Mandarin ( m. )

Slapton:- Gadwall ( m. ), 20+ Tufted Duck, Teal, Sandwich Tern, Swallow, 30+ Sand Martin, 5+ Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 6+ Reed Warbler, Goldcrest, Reed Bunting

Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, White Fronted Goose, Egyptian Goose, Pochard ( m. ), 3 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Swallow, 20 Sand Martin ( also probable Merlin )

Dawlish Warren:- 5 Sandwich Tern

Ottery St. Mary:- 3 Goosander ( m., 2 f. ), Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail

Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, Dipper

Lopwell / Maristow:- Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Sidmouth:- Purple Sandpiper, 20 Turnstone

South Huish:- 20 Swallow, 3 Sand Martin, 5 House Martin, Water Pipit

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 6 Common Scoter, Sandwich Tern

Topsham:- Pochard ( m. ), Ruff, 120+ Sand Martin

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5.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Slapton:- ALPINE SWIFT ( Torcross, 12:40 - 13:10, also reported from near Beesands & later over bridge ), Brent Goose, Whimbrel, 3 Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, 2+Swallow, 200+ Sand Martin, 6+ Reed Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, White Fronted Goose, 2 Egyptian Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Marsh Harrier. Sand Martin

Clyst Estuary:- Osprey

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Great Northern Diver

Mansands:- Sandwich Tern, Sand Martin, 6 House Martin, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 5 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter, Tufted Duck ( m. ), Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), White Wagtail

South Huish:- 12 Teal, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, House Martin, 4 White Wagtail

South Milton Ley:- Reed Bunting ( m. )

Blackhole Marsh, Seaton Wetlands:- 2 Ruddy Shelduck ( briefly )

Hope Cove:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 9 Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 8 Common Scoter, 18 Sandwich Tern

Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff ( m. ), Goldcrest, Orange Tip ( f. ), Peacock

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Common Sandpiper ( also of interest, leucistic Herring Gull )

Sidbury:- 7 Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin

Thurlestone:- March Moth, Water Carpet, 3 Dotted Border, 5 Early Grey, 8 Common Quaker, 3 Small Quaker, Powdered Quaker, Clouded Drab, 7 Hebrew Character, Pale Pinion, Early Thorn, Dark Sword Grass

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4.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Slapton:- Red Neck Grebe, 100+ Sand Martin

Newton Ferrers:- Swallow

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK

Exminster Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, White Fronted Goose, Ruddy Shelduck

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Ringed Plover, Dunlin

Topsham:- Firecrest

Cockwood Valley:- 33+ CATTLE EGRET

Prawle Point:- Swallow, Wheatear, Tree Pipit, 30 Chiffchaff

Haldon:- Green Woodpecker, Tree Pipit, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Redpoll, Siskin

Aveton Gifford:- Swallow, 3 House Martin

South Huish:- 20 Teal, 2 Snipe, 2 Stock Dove, Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 8 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, Turnstone

South Milton Ley:- Jay, Mistle Thrush, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), 25+ Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Bantham:- of interest, Black Swan

East Dart, Postbridge:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Brixham:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 12+ Sandwich Tern

Berry Head:- 7 Chiffchaff

Axe Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET

Sidbury:- Tawny Owl, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 5 Siskin, Roe Deer, Comma

Start Point / Lannacombe / Hallsands:- 2 Swallow, Whitethroat, Holly Blue, Small Copper, 5 Comma

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), March Moth, 16 Hebrew Character, 3 Early Grey, Small Quaker, 6 Common Quaker

Ilsington / Ramshorn Down / Rora Wood:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 6+ Blackcap, 8+ Chiffchaff, Common Lizard, 3 Brimstone

Bellever:- 2 Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Orange Tip

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3.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Axe Estuary:- Common Sandpiper

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, Common Scoter, Sandwich Tern

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff

Trendlebeare Down:- Willow Warbler

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Greenshank, 2 Ring Neck Parakeet, 5 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

Elburton:- Willow Warbler

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Greenshank, Wheatear ( m. )

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, Little Ringed Plover, Sand Martin

Sidbury:- 2 Siskin

South Milton:- 4 Teal, Blackcap

Thurlestone:- Grey Partridge

Higher Knowle Wood:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Roe Deer

nr. Honiton:- Swallow, 2 Roe Deer

Seaton:- Grey Seal

Brixton:- probable Polecat

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2.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Seaton:- 3 Eider

Axe Estuary:- Marsh Harrier ( m. ), 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Avocet, 4 House Martin, 90 Sand Martin, Wheatear

Berry Head:- Swallow

Beer Head:- 8 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 22 Sand Martin

Plym Estuary:- RED KITE, Ring Ouzel, 3 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Clyst Estuary:- OSPREY

Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY ( over ), 36 Swallow, 25 Sand Martin, Wheatear, Whitethroat

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 6 Sand Martin, Blackcap

Denbury:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff ( m. )

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 26 Common Scoter, Puffin, Grey Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 5 Sandwich Tern, 2 Common Tern

South Huish:- 12 Teal, 7 Sand Martin, Water Pipit

South Milton:- Jay, 2 Blackcap ( m. )

Teigngrace Meadow:- Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes / Powderham:- White Fronted Goose, Egyptian Goose, Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, 300 Sand Martin

Soar:- OSPREY, Wheatear

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Sidbury:- 2 Tawny Owl, 4 Swallow, Dipper, Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 5 Siskin, 3 Roe Deer, Comma

Brixham:- Hebrew Character Moth, Red Chestnut, Pale Pinion

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1.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Bolt Head:- CHOUGH ( over W. towards Salcombe )

Slapton:- Sanderling, 5 Sandwich Tern, 5 Swallow, Reed Warbler ( m. )

Colyford:- Marsh Harrier ( f. )

Topsham:- Redstart ( m. )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap ( m . ), 2 Chiffchaff

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- Great Northern Diver, 6 Purple Sandpiper

Wrafton:- Garganey ( m. ), Little Grebe, Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, White Fronted Goose, Cuckoo

Burrator:- 4 Goosander ( 2 m., 2 f. ), 5 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff

Bursdon Moor:- 3 Swallow

Dartmouth:- 2 Raven, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), 6+ Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Seaton Marshes:- 4 Greylag, 2 Pintail, 19 Swallow, House Martin, 7 Sand Martin

Yealm Estuary:- 6 Greenshank, Mistle Thrush, 4 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff

Fremington:- GLOSSY IBIS, 3 CATTLE EGRET

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Greenshank

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 8 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter

South Huish:- 2 Wigeon, 20 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 12 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 20 Sand Martin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Sidbury:- 3 Swallow, 8 Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, 4 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 2 March Moth, 13 Hebrew Character, 12 Dotted Border, 18 Early Grey, 20 Small Quaker, 11 Common Quaker, 2 Oak Beauty, 2 Brindled Beauty, Purple Thorn, Twin Spotted Quaker, Waved Umber, 2 Clouded Drab, Engrailed, Streamer, Shoulder Stripe, Brindled Pug, 3 Red Chestnut

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31.3.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. )

Bolt Head:- Ring Ouzel ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- WRYNECK ( coast path, 50m w of Leasfoot Beach ), Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter ( m. ), 2 Sandwich Tern, 1+ White Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, 2 Greylag, Egyptian Goose, Wigeon, 80+ Teal, 8 Shoveler, 2 Pintail, Tufted Duck, 4 Lapwing, 3 Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Mansands:- Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Starcross:- 2 Egyptian Goose

Budleigh Salterton:- Water Pipit

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( tidal rd. ), Dipper ( Hatch Bridge ), Sedge Warbler ( m., North Marsh )

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, Red Neck Grebe, 2 Goldeneye, 60+ Tufted Duck

South Huish:- probable Garganey ( f. ), 20 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, Sedge Warbler ( m. )

Exe Estuary:- 52 CATTLE EGRET

Sidbury / Budleigh Salterton:- Mistle Thrush, 4 Blackcap, 9 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Siskin, 3 Peacock

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 12+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Marsh Tit, 4+ Siskin, 20+ Redpoll

Okehampton:- Raven, Hadgehog

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 4 Roe Deer

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30.3.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl. )

Rillage Point:- 3 Common Scoter, 6 Sandwich Tern, 27 Swallow, House Martin, 69 Sand Martin, Wheatear, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 12+ Willow Warbler

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Torcross ), Red Neck Grebe ( from dipping platform nr. Bridge ), Willow Warbler, 2 Holly Blue

Beesands:- Pintail ( m. )

Kingsbridge:- Swallow

Colyford Common / Seaton Wetlands:- 2+ Swallow, Willow Warbler

Budleigh Salterton:- 2 Water Pipit

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Goldcrest

Haytor / Smallacombe Rocks:- Wheatear ( m. )

Saltram / River Plym:- Goosander ( f. ), 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Greenshank, 2 Mandarin, 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Wheatear, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Wembury Point:- Swallow, 5 Chiffchaff, 4 Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone:- Blackcap ( m. )

South Huish:- 2 Wigeon, 20 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Swallow, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Sandwich Tern, Wheatear

Hope Cove:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 14 Manx Shearwater, 13 Common Scoter, 2 Shoveler, 26 Sandwich Tern

South Milton Ley:- 2 Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, 11 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting, 2 Cirl Bunting

Otter Estuary:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 2 c.y. )

Cadover Bridge area:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Sand Martin, 3 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Green Woodpecker, Raven, 2 Jay, 8+ Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit, 10+ Siskin, Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Chiffchaff, 2 March Moth, 7 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, 3 Small Quaker, Clouded Drab, 2 Dotted Border, Water Carpet

West Charleton Marsh:- 5 Wigeon, Water Rail, Sandwich Tern, 2 Blackcap, possible Sedge Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff, 2+ Cirl Bunting, Peacock Butterfly

Sidbury:- Swallow, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin, Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Slow Worm

Bovey Heath:- Adder, 5 Common Lizard

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29.3.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl. )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 30+ Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Raven, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff

Starcross:- 44 CATTLE EGRET

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Marsh Tit, 30 Redpoll

Colyford Marsh / River Axe:- 3+ Swallow, 150 Sand Martin

Topsham:- Ruff, Knot, Greenshank, Spotted Redshank, Willow Warbler

Exminster:- 15 Knot, 30 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Avocet, Pintail, 400 Sand Martin, Willow Warbler

Dawlish Warren:- 10+ Sandwich Tern

Labrador Bay:- Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Cirl Bunting

Powderham:- Ringed Plover, Grey Plover

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe ( Torcross ), 4 Sandwich Tern

Pil Tor:- 2 Raven

Rillage Point:- 17 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 147 Sand Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail

Colyton:- Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Beer Head:- Swallow, 2 Wheatear, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Berry Head:- Wheatear

Brisworthy / Ringmoor Down:- 300+ Golden Plover

Colyford Common:- Brent Goose, Wheatear

Ilsington:- Swallow, Raven, 2+ Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin ( m., f. )

South Huish:- 20 Teal, 2 Swallow, 4 Sand Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 7 Common Scoter, 2 Dunlin, Ringed Plover

South Milton Ley:- 2 Teal, Jay, 3 Cetti's Warbler, 10 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Hope Cove:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Sandwich Tern

Hatch Bridge, nr. Aveton Gifford:- 6 Sand Martin

Yealmpton:- Swallow

Arlington Court:- Marsh Tit

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail, Siskin, Brimstone

Branscombe / Beer:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Raven, 3 Wheatear, 6+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Comma

nr. Denbury:- 7 Chiffchaff, 2 Brimstone, Orange Tip ( f. )

Gara Bridge:- Raven, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff, 2+ Siskin, Comma, Brimstone

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Roe Deer, 2 Hedgehog

Easdon Hill, North Bovey:- 8 Roe Deer

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28.3.21, Berry Head:- Redwing, Rock Pipit

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay:- Red Throated Diver

Hope's Nose area:- Wheatear ( f. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )

Berry Head:- 2 Black Redstart

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 6 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 24 Manx Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, Grey Plover, 21 Turnstone, 15 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 2 Wigeon, 30 Teal

Hope Cove:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 10 Red Throated Diver, Great Skua

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Powderham Corner, Exe Estuary:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, Knot, 2 Grey Plover, 10 Bar Tailed Godwit, Swallow

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Redwing ( over )

Sidbury:- Red Leg Partridge, Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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27.3.21, Cadover:- 2 Wheatear ( m., Trowlesworthy Farm )

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Exminster Marshes:- Swallow, 100+ Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull ( 2 w., flew towards Black Hole Marsh )

Dawlish:- Siskin ( Shutterton )

Torbay:- 5 Sandwich Tern

Hope Cove:- Black Throated Diver, 9 Red Throated Diver, 3 Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone:- Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

Sidbury:- 3 Chiffchaff, 4+ Siskin, Roe Deer

Powderham Marsh:- 16+ Shoveler, 25 Teal, Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Swallow, 70+ Sand Martin, 5+ Chiffchaff, Roe Deer ( m. )

Berry Head:- Minke Whale

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

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26.3.21, Seaton:- 4 Red Throated Diver, 24 Manx Shearwater, Long Tailed Duck, 3 Common Scoter, Great Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern, 5 Sand Martin

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Dawlish Warren:- Manx Shearwater

Axe Estuary:- Little Ringed Plover, Yellow Leg Gull ( 1 w. ), 30 Sand Martin

Riverside Valley Park, Exeter:- 2 Green Sandpiper, Swallow, 14 Sand Martin

Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 8 Common Scoter, 4 Turnstone, Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- Wigeon, 30 Teal

Hope Cove:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Manx Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull, 5 Sandwich Tern

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Saltram, Plym Estuary:- 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Common Sandpiper, Turnstone

Bellever:- Jay. 4 Roe Deer

Sidbury:- Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, 3 Roe Deer

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25.3.21, South Huish:- Garganey ( f., at rear of marsh ), Little Grebe, 21 Teal, Wigeon ( m. ), 2 Raven

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden ), 2 Raven, 4 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- ICELAND GULL ( ad. ), 5 Red Throated Diver, Brent Goose, 4 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 2 Sandwich Tern

Dawlish Warren:- 5 Wheatear ( Greenland Lake )

Berry Head:- 2 Black Redstart, Siskin, 3 Cirl Bunting

Beer Head:- 3 Wheatear

Exe Estuary:- 6+ Turnstone, 5 Greenshank, Wheatear ( m. )

Okehampton:- 3 Raven

Postbridge:- 2 Raven

Hope Cove:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 11 Red Throated Diver

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Chiffchaff

Haldon:- Firecrest ( m. ), 10 Crossbill, Siskin

River Plym, Bickleigh:- Goosander, Marsh Tit

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- Little Grebe, Red Breasted Merganser ( m. ), 2 Grey Wagtail

River Otter:- OSPREY, 2 Swallow

Bellever Forest:- Jay, Mistle Thrush, 6 Roe Deer

Whiddon Down:- 9 Fallow Deer ( melanistic )

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24.3.21, Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Chiffchaff

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Beer Head / Bovey Lane:- 4 Raven, 7 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Siskin

Slapton:- Little Grebe, Water Rail, 4 Gadwall, 40+ Tufted Duck, 3 Sandwich Tern, Blackcap ( m. ), 4+ Cetti's Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Cirl Bunting

Dawlish Warren:- 4 Sandwich Tern, Sand Martin

Plym Estuary:- Bar Tailed Godwit, Tawny Owl, Black Redstart

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- Black Redstart

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 5 Red Breasted Merganser, 2 Greenshank, Chiffchaff

Broadsands:- Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Red Throated Diver, 16 Manx Shearwater, Long Tailed Duck, 13 Common Scoter, Pintail ( f. ), Little Gull ( ad. ), 2 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 30 Teal, Wigeon ( m )

Aveton Gifford:- Green Sandpiper ( over )

Otter Estuary:- 2 Goosander, Grey Plover, Black Tailed Godwit

Yarner Woods:- 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff ( m. ), 30+ Redpoll, 4 Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff, 2 March Moth, 3 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, Small Quaker, Clouded Drab

Sidford:- 3 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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23.3.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Jay, Chiffchaff

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Long Tailed Duck, 6 Turnstone

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Black Hill, Dartmoor:- 2 Red Grouse

Plymouth City Centre:- Chiffchaff ( m. )

Plymstock:- Black Redstart

South Huish:- 30 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Water Pipit

Hope Cove:- 6 Red Throated Diver, Manx Shearwater, 49 Common Scoter, 6 Teal, 8 Little Gull, Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 2 Sandwich Tern

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff, 4+ Siskin, 2 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Raven

West Hoe, Plymouth:- 3 Purple Sandpiper, 7 Turnstone. Grey Seal

Ockment Hill, Dartmoor:- Adder

Modbury:- 2 Roe Deer

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22.3.21, Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, 3 Raven

Tamerton Foliot:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( 11:30, with 9 Buzzard for 20 mins. then flew N.E. )

Plym Estuary:- 5 CATTLE EGRET ( briefly ), 3 Common Sandpiper, Snipe, 7 Roe Deer

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( tidal road ), 3 Sand Martin ( North Marsh )

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 2 Siskin ( m., f. )

Preston, Torquay:- Red Throated Diver

South Huish:- 7 Wigeon, 35 Teal, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Snipe

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 6 Wigeon

Wembury:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Wheatear ( m. ), 4 Chiffchaff ( m. )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 20+ Tufted Duck, 6 Gadwall, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Sidbury:- 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 4+ Siskin, 4 Roe Deer

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Cetti's Warbler, Stoat

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, Little Grebe, 10+ Gadwall, 7 Teal, 2 Water Rail, Jay, 2 Mistle Thrush, 8+ Cetti's Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest, 3 Cirl Bunting, Reed Bunting, 2 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chifchaff ( m. ), 2 March Moth, 4 Early Grey, Dotted Border, 10 Hebrew Character, Twin Spotted Quaker, 3 Red Chestnut, Clouded Drab, 2 Small Quaker, 2 Common Quaker

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21.3.21, Dawlish Warren:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( 08:10, over, later seen from Exe cycle path at Eastdon )

Topsham:- Red Kite

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( m. )

Rillage Point, nr. Ilfracombe:- Sand Martin, Grey Wagtail

Cofton:- 25+ CATTLE EGRET

Hope's Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Purple Sandpiper, Wheatear ( m. ), Black Redstart, Firecrest

East Allington:- Barn Owl

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 50 Wigeon, 30 Teal, Lapwing, 2 Greenshank, Kingfisher

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 3+ Redwing

South Huish:- 8 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe

Axe Estuary:- 10+ Sand Martin

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Sidbury:- Raven, 2 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 6+ Siskin,  Fox, 4 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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20.3.21, Chillington:- Jay

Bowcombe Creek:- Kingfisher, 2 Stock Dove

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, Red Necked Grebe ( Lower Ley, from dipping platform ). Goldeneye ( m. ), 6 Gadwall, 40+ Tufted Duck, 14 Teal, Water Rail, 2 Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, 3 Wheatear, 4+ Cetti's Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, Firecrest, Reed Bunting

Brixham:- Firecrest ( Lupton House )

Belstone:- 3 Raven, 2 Jay

Topsham:- 2 Garganey ( BGM ), Little Ringed Plover ( over )

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden ), 6 Brent Goose, 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Rock Pipit

Saltram / River Plym:- Goosander ( f. ), Greenshank, 3 Dunlin, Snipe, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Redwing, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 3 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Sidbury:- Raven, Jay, Chiffchaff, 6 Siskin, 4 Roe Deer

Hope's Nose:- 4 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart, Wheatear, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Firecrest, 8 Common Dolphin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 2 Redwing, March Moth, 3 Early Thorn, 7 Hebrew Character, 4 Early Grey, Oak Beauty, 3 Twin Spotted Quaker, 4 Small Quaker, 6 Common Quaker

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19.3.21, Goodrington:- ICELAND GULL ( imm., Young's Park )

Topsham:- 30 Sand Martin ( Recreation Ground )

Cadover Bridge:- Sand Martin, Raven, 60 Fieldfare

Noss Mayo:- 2 Siskin

West Hoe, Plymouth:- Purple Sandpiper

Slapton:- Red Necked Grebe

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 6 Turnstone

South Huish:- 8 Wigeon, 20 Teal, 7 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Snipe

Hope Cove:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 2 w. ), Black Throated Diver, Red Throated Diver

Sidbury:- Jay, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 2+ Siskin

Dawlish Warren:- Wheatear

Bellever:- 2 Raven, 5 Roe Deer

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Cirl Bunting, 3 March Moth, 3 Early Thorn, Oak Beauty, Dotted Border, 13 Hebrew Character, 7 Early Grey, 4 Twin Spotted Quaker, 2 Small Quaker, 5 Common Quaker, 2 Red Chestnut

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

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18.3.21, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 50+ Tufted Duck, 4 Pochard ( 3 m. ), Raven, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 30+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, 2 Kingfisher, 4+ Cetti's Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting

Beer Head:- 4 Wheatear ( m. )

Berry Head:- Wheatear ( m. )

Lydford:- 5 Raven

Dawlish / Cockwood:- 40 CATTLE EGRET ( in fields by A379 )

Dawlish Warren:- Firecrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter, Pintail ( m. ), 30 Wigeon, 4 Turnstone, 2 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 8 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Snipe, Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Kingfisher

Thurlestone:- Red Leg Partridge, Cirl Bunting ( m. )

Axe Estuary:- 2 Greenshank, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Colyford Marsh:- 8+ Sand Martin

Blackhole Marsh:- Little Ringed Plover

Sidbury:- Red Leg Partridge, Green Woodpecker, Raven, 4 Redwing, Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Water Rail, Tawny Owl, Jay, Goldcrest, Roe Deer

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Totnes:- 2 Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( m. ), Goldcrest, 2 Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, March Moth, 2 Early Thorn, 3 Early Grey, 6 Hebrew Character, Small Quaker, 7 Common Quaker, 2 Twin Spotted Quaker

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17.3.21, South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 8 Wigeon, 44 Teal, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 11 Snipe, Red Leg Partridge, 2 Water Pipit, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Mansands:- 35+ Common Scoter, Firecrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 6 Purple Sandpiper, 3 Turnstone

Rillage Point, nr. Ilfracombe:- 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 33 Siskin

Plympton:- Stock Dove ( m. ), 2 Dipper, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Cadover:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. ), 6 Swallow

Dawlish / Cofton:- 40+ CATTLE EGRET ( in fields by A379 )

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 5 Common Scoter, 35+ Teal

Beesands:- Black Redstart

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Mandarin ( m. ), Greenshank, Green Sandpiper ( also of interest, Black Swan )

Slapton:- 4 Goldeneye ( 2 m., 2 f. )

Hingston Hill, Burrator:- 200 Golden Plover

Sidbury:- Goldcrest, 4 Siskin, 5 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Woodcock Wood:- 5 Roe Deer

Westcott Woods, Bideford:- 2 Roe Deer

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