21.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe

South Huish:- Spoonbill, 12+ Teal, Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Whimbrel ( over ), Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff ( also of interest, hybrid goose resembling Barnacle Goose )

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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

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, White Fronted 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

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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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​16.3.21, Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 50+ Tufted Duck, 2 Teal, 5 Gadwall, Water Rail, Ringed Plover, Marsh Harrier, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest, 3 Reed Bunting, 3 Cirl Bunting

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, Raven

Kingsbridge:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser ( m., f. ), Blackcap ( m. )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog

East Ockment River:- Dipper

West Ockment River:- Dipper

Fatherford:- Mistle Thrush

Hope's Nose:- Wheatear ( m. )

Maidencombe:- Chiffchaff ( m. ), 3 Cirl Bunting

Ilsington:- 60+ Golden Plover, Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 2 Raven, 2 Siskin

Bystock Pools:- Goldcrest, Firecrest, 4 Redpoll

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Red Throated Diver

South Huish:- 7 Wigeon, 44 Teal, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Snipe

Aveton Gifford:- Spoonbill ( over )

Muttersmoor / Sidmouth:- Raven, 2 Rock Pipit, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, March Moth, Dotted Border, 5 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, 3 Common Quaker, Clouded Drab

Cockington:- Comma

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15.3.21, Seaton:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, 8 Red Throated Diver

Otter Estuary:- 2 CATTLE EGRET

Saltram / River Plym:- 2 Goosander, 5 Dunlin, 4 Greenshank, Green Woodpecker

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Goldcrest

South Huish:- 8 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Snipe, Water Pipit

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Sidbury:- 7+ Red Leg Partridge, Barn Owl, Raven, Redwing, 2 Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest ( m. ), 2+ Siskin

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Cirl Bunting ( m. ), Early Moth, Early Grey, 3 Common Quaker, Early Thorn, Clouded Drab, Pale Pinion

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14.3.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Topsham:- 2 Greylag

Plympton:- Black Redstart

Noss Mayo:- Stock Dove, Goldcrest

Blaxton Creek, Tavy Estuary:- Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove

Wembury:- Black Tailed Godwit, Black Redstart ( f. ), 7 Cirl Bunting ( 4 m., 3 f. )

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose

Topsham Quay:- Ruff, Spotted Redshank

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Lopwell / Maristow:- 3 Little Grebe, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. )

South Huish:- 8 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Snipe

St. Marychurch:- 2 Raven

Hope's Nose:- 5 Great Northern Diver, 7 Purple Sandpiper, Common Scoter, Chiffchaff ( m. ), 4 Common Dolphin

Thurlestone:- 2 Hebrew Character Moth, Early Grey, Common Quaker

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13.3.21, Dawlish Warren:- Firecrest

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Bolt Tail:- Great Skua

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Goldcrest

South Huish:- 3 Water Pipit

Sidbury:- 4+ Siskin

Hope's Nose:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 5 Purple Sandpiper, Grey Seal, 10+ Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

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12.3.21, Watermouth, N. Devon:- Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter ( m. )

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Ilsington:- Merlin, 2 Stock Dove, Siskin

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 19 Wigeon, 37 Teal

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Firecrest

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Okehampton:- 4 Jay

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker

West Ockment River, Okehampton:- Dipper

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Budleigh Salterton:- CATTLE EGRET ( nr. White Bridge )

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 3 Goosander, 22 Mandarin, Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull, 9 Stock Dove, Reed Bunting, 13 Roe Deer

Sidbury:- Jay, 2 Redwing, 3+ Fieldfare, 2 Siskin, 3 Roe Deer

Two Bridges:- 2 Roe Deer

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11.3.21, Plymouth:- Purple Sandpiper ( Rusty Anchor ), 6 Turnstone

Noss Mayo:- 1+ Goldcrest

South Huish:- Wigeon, Teal, Dunlin

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter ( m. ), 4 Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver

Venford Reservoir:- 3 Goosander, Mistle Thrush

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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10.3.21, Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Goldcrest

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

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Tavistock:- Goosander, Grey Wagtail

Gara Bridge:- 2 Dipper

Princetown:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush, 10+ Redwing, Fieldfare

Axe Estuary:- 12 Mediterranean Gull

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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9.3.21, Slapton:- Water Rail, 11 Teal, 3 Gadwall, 40+ Tufted Duck, 4 Snipe, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest, Reed Bunting, 2 Cirl Bunting

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS,  Greenshank

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Red Throated Diver

Slapton Village:- 2 Stcok Dove, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose, Marsh Harrier

Lopwell / Maristow:- Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, 5 Raven

South Huish:- 25 Wigeon, 65 Teal, 2 Ringed Plover, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 24 Snipe, Raven, Water Pipit

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

North Hallsands:- Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Grey Seal ( m. )

Berry Head:- Weasel

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, Hebrew Character Moth, Dotted Border

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8.3.21, nr. Eggesford:- RED KITE

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Dawlish:- 28 CATTLE EGRET ( Cofton Farm )

South Huish:- 20+ Wigeon, 20+ Teal, Shoveler ( f. ), 5 Black Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, 24 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Raven, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Exminster Marshes:- 5 White Fronted Goose, Little Ringed Plover, Sand Martin

Hatch Bridge:- 3 Tawny Owl

Ilsington:- 8 Golden Plover, Green Woodpecker, 3+ Siskin

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Goldcrest, Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- 18 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, Mediterranean Gull, Grey Seal, 50 Dolphin sp.

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

South Milton Ley:- 7 Teal, 3 Water Rail, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 5 Redwing, 2+ Fieldfare, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, 10+ Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting, Roe Deer

Mary Tavy:- Weasel

Bellever:- 3 Roe Deer

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7.3.21, Plympton:- Black Redstart, 4 Siskin

Rillage Point, nr. Ilfracombe:- RED KITE, 5 Crossbill

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Fieldfare

Noss Mayo:- Red Leg Partridge, Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker

Colaton Raleigh:- RED KITE

Lundy:- Pink Footed Goose, Wheatear ( m. )

Braunton Marsh:- Whooper Swan ( juv. ), Sand Martin

Exminster Marshes:- 5 White Fronted Goose, Little Ringed Plover, Marsh Harrier, 8 Sand Martin, 10+ Chiffchaff

Exeter:- Firecrest

Ilsington:- 80+ Golden Plover, Mistle Thrush, 4 Siskin

Exe Estuary:- 800 Brent Goose, 70 Golden Plover, 8 Grey Plover

Tamerton Foliot / Lopwell Dam:- 12 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Woodcock, Tawny Owl, Kingfisher

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 5 Mandarin ( 2 m., 3 f. ), 5 Greenshank, 4 Ringneck Parakeet, Green Woodpecker ( f. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Red Throated Diver, 7 Turnstone

South Huish:- 24 Wigeon, 33 Teal, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, 35 Snipe, 6 Mediterranean Gull

South Milton Ley:- Snipe, Tawny Owl

Sidbury:- 2 Dipper, 3 Grey Wagtail, 3 Redwing, 4 Siskin, Goldcrest

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Little Grebe, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 35 Teal, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

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6.3.21, Exminster Marshes:- 5 White Fronted Goose, 500+ Wigeon, 100+ Teal, 55+ Shoveler, 15+ Pintail, 6 Tufted Duck, Marsh Harrier
( f. ), 2 Little Ringed Plover

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Colaton Raleigh:- RED KITE

Aveton Gifford:- Avocet ( South Efford Marsh ), 75 Wigeon, 30 Teal

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Purple Sandpiper

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Red Throated Diver

Topsham:- 3 Whooper Swan ( over )

Colyford area:- CATTLE EGRET, Mistle Thrush, 6 Redwing, 40 Fieldfare

Plympton:- Black Redstart

Sidbury:- Red Leg Partridge, 2+ Siskin, Goldcrest, 4 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

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5 .3.21, Axe Estuary:- 2 Pintail ( m., f. )

Colaton Raleigh:- RED KITE ( 10:30 )

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker

Wembury:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( around Mewstone ), Bar Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Plympton:- 19 Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- 7+ Red Throated Diver, 2 Turnstone, 2 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 25 Wigeon, 20 Teal, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Snipe, Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Siskin

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Little Ringed Plover, Merlin, 2 Stoat

Easdon, North Bovey:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, 12 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Hedgehog

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4.3.21, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Torcross ), Great Northern Diver, 50+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, 3 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Colaton Raleigh:- RED KITE

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Ringed Plover ( Yarmer Beach )

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 30 Lapwing, Common Sandpiper, Blackcap, Firecrest

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 25 Wigeon, 35 Teal, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, 2 Snipe, 5 Medeiterranean Gull, Cetti's Warbler

Yealm Estuary:- 2 Little Grebe, 5 Wigeon, Mistle Thrush

Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Hedgehog

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail, Siskin, 4 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Hebrew Character Moth, Common Quaker, Dark Chestnut, Dotted Border

Thurlestone:- 3 Hebrew Character Moth, 3 Early Grey, Chestnut, 3 Dotted Border, Double Striped Pug

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3.3.21, Exeter:- 5 Sand Martin ( nr. Flood Relief Channel )

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Little Grebe, Long Tailed Duck ( Cattewater ), 3 Red Breasted Merganser, Chiffchaff

River Otter:- CATTLE EGRET

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

South Huish:- 25 Wigeon, 54 Teal, 3 Shoveler, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Dunlin, 7 Mediterranean Gull, Cetti's Warbler

South Milton Ley:- Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 4 Redwing, Cetti's Warbler, 11+ Chiffchaff ( inc. a tristis )

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter ( m. ), Black Redstart

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Reed Bunting

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Cirl Bunting, 4 Hebrew Character Moth, Grey Shoulder Knot, 2 Common Quaker, 2 Early Grey, 2 Early Moth, Dark Sword Grass

Plympton:- Early Grey Moth, Hebrew Character, Common Quaker

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2.3.21, South Milton:- Woodcock, Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, 2 Stock Dove

South Huish:-  Spoonbill ( ad., rear of marsh ), 2 Little Grebe, Shoveler ( f. ), 25 Wigeon, 52 Teal, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, 2 Snipe, 7 Mediterranean Gull, 12 SWtock Dove, Goldcrest

nr, Kingsbridge:- Barn Owl ( Stumpy Post Cross )

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Axe Estuary:- 2 Common Sandpiper

Seaton:- Black Redstart ( Trevelyan Rd. )

Saltram:- 7 Mandarin, Red Crested Pochard ( f., on duck pond )

Wembury:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( Mew Stone ), Black Redstart ( beach )

Lopwell / Maristow:- Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff ( m. ), Siskin ( m. )

Cockington:- Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 5 Common Scoter, 2 Pintail, 2 Shoveler, 2 Ringed Plover, Turnstone

Sidmouth:- 1+ Purple Sandpiper, 5 Turnstone, Grey Wagtail, 2 Rock Pipit

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose, Ruff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

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1.3.21, South Huish:- 2 GARGANEY ( m. ), Brent Goose, Shoveler ( f. ), 25 Wigeon, 32 Teal, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, 12 Snipe, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Exeter Quay:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

Kingsbridge:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, Blackcap

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose, Water Rail, Ruff, 2 Cetti's Warbler, White Wagtail

Powderham Park:- 7 Egyptian Goose

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Aveton Gifford, Tidal Rd.:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 2 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Redwing, 1+ Siskin, Roe Deer ( m. )

Plympton:- Common Quaker

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28.2.21, Kingsbridge Estuary:- 13 Red Breasted Merganser ( Charleton Bay )

Exeter Quay:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Goldcrest

Cadover:- RED KITE ( 10:30, then W. over Wigford Down )

Tamerton Foliot:- 12 CATTLE EGRET

South Huish:- 20 Wigeon, 42 Teal, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 11 Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Haldon:- Mistle Thrush, Siskin, Crossbill, 2 Brambling

Sidbury:- Goldcrest, 2+ Siskin

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap, Small Tortoishell

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. ), Small Tortoishell, Peacock

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27.2.21, Dawlish:- 3+ Siskin

North Hallsands:- Wheatear ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Hope's Nose:- 5 Purple Sandpiper

Wolfardisworthy:- Woodcock, 4 Raven, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 3 Raven

North Hessary Tor:- 5 Golden Plover

Pork Hill:- Raven

Heckwood, Sampford Spiney:- 5 Woodcock, Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven

Mary Tavy:- 2 Raven

Sidmouth:- 15+ Turnstone, Green Woodpecker, 10 Redwing

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26.2.21, Lundy:- Sand Martin ( over Pondsbury )

Hatch Bridge / Loddiswell:- 2 Kingfisher, 2 Raven, Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 5 Raven

Exeter Quay:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. ), Goosander ( f. ), 2 Mediterranean Gull

Sourton:- 2 Raven

​Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

South Huish:- 30 Wigeon, 50 Teal, Knot, 2 Snipe, Water Pipit, White Wagtail

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Dawlish Country Park:- 19 Cirl Bunting

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 10 Fieldfare, 4+ Goldcrest, 2 Marsh Tit, Fox

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Goldcrest, Slow Worm

Aylesbeare Common:- RED KITE, Slow Worm

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Early Moth

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25.2.21, Slapton:- Marsh Harrier, 3 Gadwall, 4 Teal, 30+ Tufted Duck, 5+ Water Rail, Snipe, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Reed Bunting, 4+ Cirl Bunting

Okehampton:- Raven

Wapsworthy Common:- 6 Golden Plover, 12 Dunlin

Baggator:- Raven, 2 Jay

Lopwell:- 2 Raven, Chiffchaff ( m. )

Aveton Gifford:- Spoonbill ( North Marsh )

Crownhill Down:- 6 Raven, Reed Bunting

Exmouth:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( m. )

Newton Abbot:- Chiffchaff ( Aller Brook )

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- 68 Brent Goose, Whimbrel, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, 5 Grey Plover, 40 Dunlin, Barn Owl, 2 Redwing

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, 6 Redwing, Siskin, 3 Roe Deer

Sidbury:- 40+ Redwing / Fieldfare, 3+ Siskin, 5+ Roe Deer

Plympton:- Hebrew Character Moth

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24.2.21, Dartmouth:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver

Axe Estuary:- 19 Mediterranean Gull

Hatch Bridge, nr. Aveton Gifford:- Goosander ( m. ), 2 Green Sandpiper

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Turnstone, 3 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 55 Wigeon, 55 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Aveton Gifford:- Brent Goose

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Fremington:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS, Spoonbill

Sidbury:- Dipper, Goldcrest

Plymstock:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet

Ashburton:- 2 Tawny Owl, Blackcap

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23.2.21, Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

Sidbury:- Raven, 7 Redwing, Grey Wagtail

Axe Estuary:- 3 Mediterranean Gull

Teignmouth:- 8 Great Northern Diver, Mediterranean Gull

Wembury:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( flew towards Plymouth ), Bar Tailed Godwit

Bystock Pools / Blackhill Ponds, Exmouth area:- 4 Firecrest

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 60 Wigeon, 45 Teal, 4 Shoveler, Knot, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Bay:- Black Throated Diver, 8 Turnstone, 3 Ringed Plover

Plympton:- Common Quaker Moth

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22.2.21, Wolfardisworthy:- Woodcock

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Kingsbridge:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( m. )

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 7 Goosander ( 4 m. ), 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker

Ilsington area:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, 3 Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, 2 Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:-Red Throated Diver, 6 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 70 Wigeon, 55 Teal, 6 Shoveler, Knot, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Raven

Thurlestone Marsh:- 3 Teal, Water Rail

Aveton Gifford:- 6 Siskin

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Sidbury:- 45 Redwing / Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 6 Stock Dove, Peacock Butterfly

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21.2.21, Topsham:- Fircrest ( nr. hide )

Powderham Marsh:- 62 Lapwing, Brambling, 10+ Reed Bunting

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- Brent Goose, Whimbrel, Cirl Bunting

Roundham Head, Torbay:- 13 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter, Long Tailed Duck

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv. ), 38 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Raven, Black Redstart

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver

Thurlestone Marsh:- 3 Teal

South Huish:- 65 Wigeon, 70 Teal, 7 Shoveler, Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, 14 Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Preston Seafront:- 10+ Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Wolfardisworthy:- 2 Woodcock

Plympton:- Dotted Border Moth

Plymouth:- Small Quaker Moth, Grey Shoulder Knot

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20.2.21, nr. Modbury:- Merlin, 6+ Fieldfare

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Long Tailed Duck ( Cattewater ), Purple Sandpiper ( Rusty Anchor )

Brixham:- 27+ Great Northern Diver

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Riverside Valley Park, Exeter:- 20 Teal, 3 Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv. ), 27 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Medoterranean Gull, 2 Raven

Loddiswell:- Barn Owl

Thurlestone:- Teal, Wigeon

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart, Blackcap, Reed Bunting

Sidbury:- Raven, 6 Redwing

Colaton Raleigh Common:- 20 Redpoll

Bowcombe Creek:- Spoonbill

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19.2.21, Tamerton Foliot / Blaxton Woods:- 2 Woodcock, Merlin ( f. ), 25+ Reed Bunting

Exeter:- Long Tailed Duck ( Trew's Weir )

Okehampton:- 5 Raven

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper ( Rusty Anchor )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Aveton Gifford:- 4 Jay, Black Redstart, Grey Wagtail

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Breasted Merganser ( m., f. ), 2 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 105 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 6 Shoveler, 5 Lapwing, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Dunlin

Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL

Sidbury:- Raven, 20+ Redwing, Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin

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18.2.21, Yealm Estuary:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( 11:00 )

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 175 Wigeon, 90 Teal, 5 Shoveler, 3 Dunlin, 7 Ringed Plover, 4 Lapwing, Knot, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Snipe, 9 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, 7+ Raven, Black Redstart

Hope's Nose:- 21 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Long Tailed Duck, 2 Harbour Porpoise, 2 Grey Seal

Kilmington:- CATTLE EGRET

Powderham Marshes:- Cetti's Warbler, Firecrest, Brambling, Cirl Bunting

Turf / Exminster Marshes:- BLACK BRANT ( with Brent Goose flock ), Pale Bellied Brent Goose

Woodbury Common:- 18+ Redpoll

Buckfastleigh:- 8+ Redwing

Double Locks Wetland, Riverside Valley Park, Exeter:- Water Rail, Kingfisher, Redwing, 3 Reed Bunting

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

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Postbridge:- 3 Raven

Whitchurch:- Fieldfare

Over Tor:- Raven

Moreleigh:- 2 Mistle Thrush

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail

River Plym / Saltram:- 4 Little Grebe, 7 Goosander,13  Wigeon, Grey Plover, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 6 Greenshank, Dipper

Axe Estuary:- 8 Mediterranean Gull, Reed Bunting, Roe Deer

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull, Grey Seal

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Roe Deer

Totnes:- Stoat

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17.2.21, Labrador Bay:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Cirl Bunting

Double Locks Wetland, Riverside Valley Park, Exeter:- Bittern, 50 Teal, 3 Green Sandpiper, 4 Snipe, Cetti's Warbler

Smithaleigh:- Jay

Exeter:- Long Tailed Duck ( Trew's Weir ), Yellow Leg Gull

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 7 Shoveler, Teal, Wigeon, 8 Ringed Plover, 5 Dunlin, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Knot, 8 Lapwing, 11 Snipe, 15 Mediterranean Gull

Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

Sidbury:- Raven, 2 Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest, 2+ Siskin

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Grey Plover, Bar Tailed Godwit

Berry Head:- 14 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 30+ Common Scoter, Harbour Porpoise

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16.2.21, Dawlish:- 5+ Siskin

Cattewater, Plymouth:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 40+ Lapwing

Kingsbridge:- probable WAXWING ( briefly in private garden ), 6 Red Breasted Merganser, Blackcap ( m. )

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv. ), 28 Great Northern Diver, 6 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart ( f. )

Exeter:- Long Tailed Duck ( Trew's Weir ), Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. )

Dawlish Warren:- Bar Tailed Godwit, Little Gull ( ad. )

Woodbury Common:- 2 Snipe, 9 Redpoll

Plym Estuary:- Black Necked Grebe ( opp. Blagdon's Meadow )

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. ), Goldcrest

Saltram:- 11 Mandarin, Grey Wagtail

Brixham:- 5 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Little Grebe, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 40 Lapwing, Barn Owl, Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- 80 Wigeon, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 160 Wigeon, 110 Teal, 7 Shoveler, 20 Lapwing, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Ringed Plover, 5 Snipe, 15 Mediterranean Gull

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Sidbury:- Siskin, 5 Roe Deer

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15.2.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Axe Estuary:- probable ICELAND GULL ( ad. ), 3 Avocet

Cattewater, Plymouth:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

Mansands:- 8 Teal, Black Redstart ( f. ), 2 Firecrest

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv. ), 16 Great Northern Diver, Black Redstart ( f. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Broadsands:- Long Tailed Duck, 4 Chiffchaff ( inc. tristis )

Widecombe:- 2 Raven

Dawlish Warren:- Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- Woodcock, Tawny Owl, Goldcrest

Thurlestone:- 2 Teal

Seaton:- Crossbill

South Huish:- 6 Brent Goose, 125 Wigeon, 105 Teal, 6 Shoveler, Knot, 8 Ringed Plover, 32 Dunlin, 56 Lapwing, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 10 Snipe, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Roundham Head, Paignton:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Long Tailed Duck, 3 Common Scoter, Black Redstart

Sidmouth:- 20 Turnstone, 2 Grey Wagtail

Plymouth Hoe:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 5 Turnstone, 2 Raven

Bellever:- 2 Raven, 100+ Fieldfare, 2 Roe Deer

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14.2.21, Fremington Pill:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS, 9 CATTLE EGRET

Sousson's Plantation:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE

Exeter:- Long Tailed Duck ( Trew's Weir )

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, Blackcap ( m. ), Goldcrest

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- Spoonbill, Whimbrel

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL, 3 Great Northern Diver

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Woodcock, Black Redstart

South Huish:- 130 Wigeon, 65 Teal, 5 Shoveler, Knot, 55 Lapwing, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 30 Dunlin, 6 Ringed Plover, Golden Plover, 5 Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Stock Dove

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13.2.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden ), 2 Blackcap ( m. )

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 6 Little Grebe, Barnacle Goose, Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 8 Goosander, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 21 Wigeon, 8 Teal, Grey Plover, Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Redwing

Brixham:- 5 Great Northern Diver

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Axe Estuary:- Ruff ( m. ), 150 Golden Plover

Ilsington:- 50+ Golden Plover

Exeter:- Long Tailed Duck

Topsham:- Marsh Harrier ( f., Recreation Ground )

Dawlish Waren:- Siskin

West Charleton Marsh / Kingsbridge Estuary:- Spoonbill, 3 Egyptian Goose, Golden Plover, Grey Plover

Sidbury:- Barn Owl, 50+ Redwing, 4 Fieldfare

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

South Huish:- Water Pipit

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12.2.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Broadsands / Brixham:- 5 Great Northern Diver, Mediterranean Gull. 16 Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver

Aveton Gifford:- Spoonbill

South Huish:- Pintail ( m. ), 4 Shoveler ( 3 m., f, ), 65 Teal, 240 Wigeon, Knot, Sanderling, Golden Plover, 18 Lapwing, 23 Dunlin, 6 Ringed Plover, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Black Redstart

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Rundlestone, Princetown:- Fieldfare

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Beardown Plantation, Two Bridges:- 5 Raven, Woodcock

Tamerton Foliot / Warleigh Point:- 63 Teal, Woodcock, Common Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank, 120 Avocet, Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, Black Redstart

Dawlish:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Otter Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET, Avocet, Redpoll

Exeter:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( in private garden )

Sidbury:- 2 Fieldfare, Roe Deer

Bellever:- Snipe, 2 Roe Deer

Axe Estuary:- Gadwall, 4 Shoveler, Avocet, 40 Dunlin, 70+ Golden Plover, Otter

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11.2.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 8 Golden Plover, Stock Dove, 2 Raven

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 7 Mandarin, 2 Goosander, 4 Shoveler ( m., 3 f. ), 16 Wigeon, Teal, 11 Lapwing

Haldon:- Woodcock

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, Blackcap ( f. ), Goldcrest

Axe Estuary:- 9 Greylag, 4 Shoveler, Avocet,2  Greenshank, Ringed Plover

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 6 Brent Goose, Turnstone

South Huish:- 2 Pintail ( m., f. ), 2 Shoveler, 160 Wigeon,40  Teal, 30 Dunlin, 14 Lapwing, Grey Plover, 8 Golden Plover, Sanderling, 7 Ringed Plover, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 31 Snipe, Fieldfare, Black Redstart

Exe Estuary:- Long Tailed Duck, 20+ Red Breasted Merganser, Spotted Redshank

Sidbury:- 3 Fieldfare

South Milton:- Stoat, Roe Deer

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10.2.21, South Huish:- 100+ Wigeon, 30+ Teal, 2 Shoveler, Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 170+ Golden Plover, Grey Plover, 13 Lapwing, 8 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, 12 Dunlin, 11 Snipe, 5 Rock Pipit, Black Redstart

Plympton:- 3 Firecrest

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 30+ Golden Plover, Goldcrest

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest

Plymouth Hoe:- RED KITE, Great Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper, 3 Turnstone

Aylesbeare Common:- 3 Crossbill

Otter Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET, Avocet, 85 Dunlin

Brixham:- 7 Great Northern Diver

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 4 Brent Goose, 2 Lapwing, 10 Turnstone

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Greenshank, 20 Dunlin

Thurlestone Marsh:- Redwing

Dawlish:- Water Rail

Sidmouth:- 21+ Turnstone, 3 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, Rock Pipit

Exeter:- Otter ( Quay )

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9.2.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 120+ Golden Plover, 2 Stock Dove

Plympton:- Firecrest ( Tory Brook, Newnham Park )

The Warren, Noss Mayo:- CHOUGH ( nr. car park )

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Lapwing

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Little Grebe, Mandarin ( m. ), 10 Dunlin, Greenshank

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 8 Wigeon, 2 Common Scoter ( m. ), Turnstone

South Huish:- Brent Goose, Pintail ( f. ), 175 Wigeon, 35 Teal, Grey Plover, Sanderling, Lapwing, 7 Ringed Plover, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 18 Snipe

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8.2.21, Alphington:- Merlin

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Berry Head:- Common Scoter

Great Torrington:- 2 Siskin

Princetown:- 2 Woodcock, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Torquay Harbour / Torre Abbey Sands:- 3 Purple Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Holne Moor:- Raven

Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest

Vale Down:- 3 Raven

The Warren, nr. Noss Mayo:- 100+ Golden Plover

Brent Tor:- 3 Raven

Plympton:- Green Woodpecker ( Newnham ), Dipper ( Tory Brook )

Dawlish Warren:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Chiffchaff, 4+ Siskin

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver ( apparent albino )

South Huish:- Little Grebe, Brent Goose, 100 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 14 Snipe

Aveton Gifford:- 20 Lapwing, Black Redstart ( f. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 19 Dunlin, 6 Knot

Wembury:- 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, Lapwing

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7.2.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL, Long Tailed Duck, Mediterranean Gull

West Charleton Marsh / Kingsbridge Estuary:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 8 Knot, 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, 411 Golden Plover, Whimbrel

Netton:- Barn Owl

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest

Great Torrington:- 5+ Siskin

Plymbridge:- 8 Mandarin ( 6 m., 2 f. ), Goosander ( f. ), Dipper, Marsh Tit, 2 Goldcrest

Paignton:- Woodcock

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Common Sandpiper

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver

South Huish:- 100 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 6 Ringed Plover, Raven

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

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6.2.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( reported from private garden for last few days, potentially 3rd for UK )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, Cirl Bunting ( m. )

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- 16 Grey Plover, 250 Dunlin, Turnstone, Greenshank, Whimbrel, Cirl Bunting

Seaton:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 7 Red Throated Diver

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL, Long Tailed Duck, Black Redstart

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 6 Little Grebe, 5 Goosander ( 2 m., 3 f. ), Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 8 Mandarin, Common Sandpiper, 308 Dunlin, 6 Greenshank, Kingfisher, 4 Ringneck Parakeet

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Ashburton:- Blackcap, Goldcrest

Watern Tor:- 2 Raven

Brixham:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 9 Turnstone, Rock Pipit

Wallabrook:- 3 Raven

Thurlestone:- Water Rail, Raven, Cetti's Warbler

Kennon Hill:- 2 Raven, Red Deer ( m. )

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5.2.21, Dawlish:- Siskin

River Otter:- CATTLE EGRET

Thurlestone Marsh:- 5 Teal, 3 Snipe, Water Rail, Barn Owl, Jay

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 30 Teal, 125 Wigeon, 3 Snipe, Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Ringed Plover

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 6 Wigeon,12  Turnstone, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Starcross:- 55 CATTLE EGRET ( over Staplake to roost )

Noss Mayo:- Little Grebe, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest

Blackmoor Gate:- Short Eared Owl

Otterton:- 4 Red Throated Diver, 3 Mistle Thrush, 30+ Fieldfare, 30+ Reed Bunting, 2 Cirl Bunting

Plympton:- Bloxworth Snout

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4.2.21, Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest

River Plym / Saltram:- 2 Little Grebe, Barnacle Goose, 13 Wigeon, 10 Goosander, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 7 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Snipe, Ringneck Parakeet, 3 Grey Wagtail, Firecrest, 30+ Siskin

Brixham:- 2 Great Northern Diver

River Otter:- CATTLE EGRET

West Charleton Marsh:- Barn Owl

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3.2.21, Plympton:- 17 Siskin

Crownhill Down:- Reed Bunting ( f. )

Plymouth:- CHOUGH ( over the Hoe towards City Centre )

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 4 White Fronted Goose, 11 Barnacle Goose, 1+ Ruff, 1,000 Golden Plover

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Thurlestone:- 3 Teal

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 140 Wigeon, 40 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Ringed Plover, Turnstone, Raven, Water Pipit

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Sidbury:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, 18 Redwing / Fieldfare, 3 Roe Deer

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2.2.21, Tavy Estuary:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, Red Breasted Merganser, 27 Avocet, Jack Snipe, Firecrest

Ashburton:- Raven, Blackcap, 2 Goldcrest

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose

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

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Mandarin ( m. ), Greenshank, 15 Fieldfare, 2 Mistle Thrush

Totnes:- Firecrest

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 180+ Wigeon, 40 Teal, 6 Shoveler, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Ringed Plover, 4 Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Huxton Cross area, nr. Thurlestone:- 2 Red Leg Partridge, 10 Stock Dove, Reed Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Tawny Owl, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Kenton:- 4 Red Leg Partridge

Starcross:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( Staplake )

Sidmouth:- 15+ Turnstone, Rock Pipit, Marsh Tit, 2 Goldcrest

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1.2.21, Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose, Marsh Harrier

Okehampton:- Dipper ( West Ockment River )

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

Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter:- 6 Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Dipper

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, 3 Blackcap ( m., 2 f. ), Goldcrest

Thurlestone:- 15 Snipe, Green Woodpecker, Cirl Bunting ( m. )

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 3 Brent Goose ( briefly, one possibly a BLACK BRANT ),145 Wigeon, 35 Teal, Shoveler, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 19 Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, Black Redstart

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- 20 Turnstone ( Yarmer Beach )

South Milton Ley:- Jack Snipe, Snipe, Water Rail, Barn Owl, Cetti's Warbler, 15+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- 20 Redwing

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31.1.21, Plympton:- 12 Siskin

West Charleton Marsh:- Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL, Long Tailed Duck, Purple Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Exmouth:- 2 Blackcap ( m. )

Otter Estuary:- Pintail ( m. )

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30.1.21, Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL, Great Northern Diver, Long Tailed Duck

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

West Charleton Marsh:- 9+ Brent Goose, 10 Pintail, 125 Teal, 38 Wigeon

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Seaton:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 7 Medityerranean Gull

Starcross:- 53 CATTLE EGRET ( out from roost ), 650 Black Tailed Godwit

Sousson's:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE

Thurlestone:- 2 Water Rail, 2 Green Woodpecker, Jay

Plymbridge:- 2 Kingfisher, Marsh Tit

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29.1.21, Churchstow:- 60+ Redwing

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 3 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper

Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL

River Plym / Saltram:- Barnacle Goose, Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 2+ Mandarin, Ringneck Parakeet

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 135 Wigeon, 45 Teal, 4 Shoveler, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Snipe

Lopwell Dam:- 2 Little Grebe, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

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28.1.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. )

Colyford Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET

Thurlestone Bay:- 220 Wigeon, 11 Turnstone, 2 Raven

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 46 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 6 Shoveler, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Snipe

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Black Redstart

nr. Churchstow:- 8 Lapwing, 25+ Golden Plover

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27.1.21, Plympton:- 19 Siskin

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest

Plym Estuary:- 2 Dipper, 45+ Siskin

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Hope Cove:- 3 Firecrest

South Huish:- 135 Wigeon, 55 Teal, 8 Shoveler, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 19 Snipe

Aveton Gifford:- 3 Green Sandpiper ( Hatch Bridge ), Black Redstart

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver

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26.1.21, Aveton Gifford:- Mandarin ( m. ), 2 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper

Torquay:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( m. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Red Throated Diver, 10 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 135 Wigeon, 25 Teal, Shoveler, 8 Ringed Plover, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 31 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull

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25.1.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Raven, Fieldfare, 2 Mistle Thrush

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap ( m., 2 f. ), Goldcrest

Okehampton:- 4 Raven

South Milton Ley area:- Merlin, 5+ Chiffchaff, 3+ Goldcrest

Mansands:- 8 Gadwall, 3+ Chiffchaff

Axe Estuary:- 4 Shoveler, Avocet, Common Sandpiper, 5 Mediterranean Gull

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper ( below Pier One Cafe )

The Warren, Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven

Huxton Cross / Upton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- 2 Jay, 25 Redwing, 30 Fieldfare, 8 Reed Bunting

Aveton Gifford:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

South Huish:- 60 Wigeon, 20 Teal, 8 Shoveler, 16 Snipe, 8 Ringed Plover, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 70 Wigeon

Dawlish:- 3 Siskin

Sidbury:- 5 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, Goldcrest, 3 Roe Deer

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24.1.21, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap  m., f. )

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 20 Redwing

Clennon Valley / Paignton:- WHITE STORK

Stover:- 2 Little Grebe, 9 Goosander, 4 Pochard

Hope's Nose, Torquay:- GLAUCOUS GULL, Long Tailed Duck, Mediterranean Gull

Exminster Marshes:- 11 Barnacle Goose

Exe Estuary:- BLACK BRANT, 2 Pale Bellied Brent Goose

Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull ( 2 w. )

Colyton:- Green Sandpiper, 20 Redwing, 50 Fieldfare

Kingsbridge Estuary / West Charleton Marsh:- Water Rail, Whimbrel, 6 Knot, 2 Greenshank, Lapwing, 9 Bar Tailed Godwit, Chiffchaff

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23.1.21, Torquay Harbour:- 2 Purple Sandpiper

Goodrington:- Red Throated Diver, Long Tailed Duck, Common Scoter, Scaup ( Young's Park )

West Charleton Marsh / Geese Quarries:- 63 Pintail, Teal, Water Rail, Barn Owl, Cetti's Warbler

Starcross:- 51 CATTLE EGRET ( out from roost )

Hopes Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv. ), Long Tailed Duck ( f. ), Black Redstart

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Siskin ( f. ), Cirl Bunting ( m. )

South Milton Ley:- Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, Firecrest, Cirl Bunting

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- 20 Stock Dove, Brambling ( f. ), 30 Reed Bunting, 2 Cirl Bunting

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 81 Teal, Greenshank, Kingfisher, 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Raven, Redwing

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Sidbury:- 2 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, 1+ Raven, Siskin

Okehampton area:- Tawny Owl, Dipper, Mistle Thrush, Roe Deer

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22.1.21, Kingsbridge Estuary:- 30+ Brent Goose, 100+ Wigeon, 4 Greenshank, 200+ Dunlin, Kingfisher, Blackcap ( f. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 2 Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest, Cirl Bunting ( m. )

Torquay Harbour:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, 4 Turnstone

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap ( m., 2 f. )

Seaton:- Black Redstart ( m. )

Dawlish:- Blackcap ( m.), Siskin

Great Links Tor:- Raven

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- Brambling ( m. ), 2 Reed Bunting

Corn Ridge:- Raven

Woodcock Hill, Dartmoor:- 2 Red Grouse, 2 Golden Plover

Starcross:- CATTLE EGRET

South Milton Ley:- Mistle Thrush, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 150+ Wigeon, 60 Teal, 6 Shoveler, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Ringed Plover, 22 Snipe

Sidbury:- 3 Redwing, Fieldfare, Goldcrest

Buckfastleigh:- Goosander ( m. )

Ilsington / Haytor Vale:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush, 50 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, Siskin ( m. ), Red Admiral

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21.1.21, Plymouth:- Black Redstart

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker

Kingsbridge:- ( possible ) Whimbrel

Postbridge:- 2 Raven

Plym Estuary:- 5 Little Grebe, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 6 Goosander, 20 Wigeon, 5 Greenshank, 250 Dunlin

Plymouth Sound / Hoe:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper ( below Pier One cafe ), 9 Turnstone, Kingfisher

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Common Sandpiper, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Tamerton Foliot:- 6 CATTLE EGRET, Green Sandpiper

Sidbury:- 15 Redwing

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Brent Goose

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 130 Wigeon, 65 Teal, 4 Shoveler, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Ringed Plover, 3 Snipe, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Sutton Harbour, Plymouth:- Otter

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20.1.21, South Huish:- 145 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 4 Shoveler, 7 Black Tailed Godwit. 8 Snipe, 3 Mediteranean Gull

Thurlestone Bay:- Turnstone, Ringed Plover

Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Ashburton:- 2 Blackcap, Goldcrest

North Hill, Plymouth:- 4 Ring Neck Parakeet

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

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19.1.21, Plymbridge:- 2 Dipper, Marsh Tit

Seaton:- 2 Black Redstart ( Bowling Club )

Modbury:- 40+ Redwing

Noss Mayo:- 6 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap ( m., 2 f. )

Plympton:- Raven, Goldcrest

South Huish:- 140 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 4 Shoveler, 7 Black Tailed Godwit. 8 Ringed Plover, 10 Mediteranean Gull

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- Merlin

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18.1.21, Huxton Cross / Heirland Cross area, nr. Thurlestone:- LITTLE BUNTING ( with large finch & bunting flock ), 20+ Stock Dove, 30+ Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, 20+ Reed Bunting

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 150+ Wigeon, 50+ Teal, 4 Shoveler, 7 Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Ringed Plover, 7 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Raven, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, 20+ Rock Pipit

Plym Estuary:- Common Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap ( m., 2 f. )

Starcross:- 2 Firecrest

Thurlestone:- Snipe, Water Rail, Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, Cirl Bunting ( m. )

Sidmouth:- 24 Turnstone

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, Common Dolphin

South Milton Village:- 2 Jay, Fox

Plympton:- Bloxworth Snout Moth

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17.1.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Stock Dove, Raven, Redwing

Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap ( m., 2 f. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Dipper

Stover:- 8 Goosander, Water Rail, Kingfisher, Siskin

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Bowcombe Creek:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser

Torquay:- Rock Pipit, 7 Cirl Bunting

Dawlish:- Black Redstart ( m. )

Exminster Marshes:- BLACK BRANT

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 8 Pintail

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 185 Wigeon, 90 Teal, 4 Shoveler, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Ringed Plover, 8 Snipe

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Mandarin ( m. ), Wigeon, Teal, Lapwing, Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting

Exe Estuary:- BLACK BRANT, Brent Goose, Greenshank, 800 Golden Plover, 70 Knot

Hemerdon / Plympton:- 2 Mistle Thrush, Redwing, Grey Wagtail, 4 Siskin

Sidbury:- 2 Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 60+ Redwing, Siskin

Thurlestone:- 2 Snipe, Tawny Owl, Winter Moth

Totnes:- Stoat

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16.1.21, Dawlish:- 2 Grey Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- BLACK BRANT

Powderham Marshes:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. )

West Charleton Marsh:- 5 Pintail, Water Rail, Teal, Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff

Seaton:- Brambling ( m. )

Cockington Valley:- Brambling ( f. )

Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap ( m., 2 f. )

Okehampton:- Raven

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 25 Teal, 2 Greenshank, Kingfisher, Jay

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 3 Brent Goose

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart

Stover Park:- 2 Little Grebe, 7 Goosander, Pochard, 2 Gadwall, 2 Stock Dove

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail

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15.1.21, Thurlestone Bay:- 6+ Mediterranean Gull, 2 Turnstone, 5+ Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 120+ Wigeon, 40+ Teal, 4+ Shoveler, 2 Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

South Milton Ley:- 3 Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 40+ Redwing, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 6+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest ( also of interest, remains of predated Woodcock )

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap ( m., 2 f. ), Goldcrest

Torquay Harbour:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

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

Loddiswell:- Dipper

Gara Bridge:- Mistle Thrush, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit, Goldcrest, 3+ Siskin

Woodleigh:- Jay, 30+ Redwing

Rattery:- 45 Redwing

Bowcombe Creek:- Kingfisher

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( f. ), Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven

Wembury:- Black Redstart, Cirl Bunting

Dawlish:- Siskin

Exwick, River Exe:- 5 Little Grebe, Jay, Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Thurlestone:- Snipe, Green Woodpecker, Black Redstart, Cirl Bunting

Exminster Marshes:- BLACK BRANT, Marsh Harrier

Cockington:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Brambling, 5 Cirl Bunting

Sidbury:- Kingfisher, 2 Redwing, 7 Fieldfare, Siskin

Plymouth:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Raven, Jay, Blackcap, 2 Firecrest, Harbour Porpoise

River Axe Estuary:- Avocet, Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, 5 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Otter

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14.1.21, Cockington:- 5 Siskin

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), 2 Goldcrest

Plymstock:- Ring Neck Parakeet, 2 Blackcap

River Plym / Saltram:- 3 Little Grebe, 6 Goosander, 20 Wigeon, Mandarin, Common Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, Siskin

Tamerton Foliot / Warleigh Point:- CATTLE EGRET, 63 Avocet, Woodcock, Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, Firecrest

South Huish:- 230 Wigeon, 125 Teal, 8 Shoveler, 3 Snipe, 7 Black Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter ( m. )

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Paignton:- 2 Blackcap

Axe Estuary:- Avocet, Marsh Harrier, 8 Mediterranean Gull

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13.1.21, Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest

The Mounts, nr. KIngsbridge:- 5 Raven, 2 Goldcrest

Matford Marsh, nr. Exeter:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. )

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Purple Sandpiper

Seaton:- 2 Black Redstart, Blackcap

Thurlestone:- Blackcap, Goldcrest, December Moth

Plympton:- December Moth

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12.1.21, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Little Grebe, Greenshank

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover

Thurlestone:- Snipe, Green Woodpecker, Jay, 2 Chiffchaff

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Goldcrest

Kingsbridge Estuary / Charleton Bay:- 40+ Brent Goose, 40+ Wigeon, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 50+ Dunlin, Greenshank, 20+ Golden Plover

Berry Head:- Common Dolphin, Grey Seal

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11.1.21, Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 6 Red Breasted Merganser, 20+ Wigeon, 10+ Teal

Bowcombe Creek:- 3 Greenshank

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( f. )

Okehampton:- 3 Mistle Thrush

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Black Redstart

Aveton Gifford:- 15 Fieldfare, Black Redstart

Thurlestone:- 8 Snipe, 3 Redwing, Goldcrest

Dawlish Warren:- Black Throated Diver

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Egyptian Goose, Redwing

Brixham:- Black Redstart ( Bowling Club )

Sidbury:- 50+ Redwing, Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest

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10.1.21, The Mounts, nr. KIngsbridge:- 3 Lapwing, 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest

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

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Yes Tor:- Raven

Dawlish:- Siskin

Brixham:- ICELAND GULL

High Willhays:- Raven

Berry Head:- Cirl Bunting

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 7 Knot, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, 500 Golden Plover, Firecrest

Okehampton:- Raven

Plympton area:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Firecrest, Marsh Tit, 7 Siskin

Thurlestone:- Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 8 Redwing, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- 30+ Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Black Redstart ( f. ), Firecrest

Sidbury:- 3 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail

Plym Estuary:- 2 Little Grebe, 9 Wigeon, 13 Goosander, 200+ Dunlin, 5 Greenshank, Ring Neck Parakeet, 2 Stock Dove

River Otter:- 2 Dipper, Otter

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9.1.21, The Mounts, nr. KIngsbridge:- 3 Lapwing, Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Jay, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Cockington, Torquay:- 4 Redwing, Firecrest

Kingsbridge / Estuary:- 10+ Brent Goose, 4 Red Breasted Merganser, 40 Pintail, Grey Plover, 5+ Dunlin, Greenshank, Grey Wagtail

Topsham:- 2 Pochard, 6 Tufted Duck, 15 Wigeon, 75 Teal, 17 Shoveler, 6 Pintail, 8 Lapwing, 2 Snipe

Aveton Gifford:- 6 Redwing, Black Redstart ( f. )

Thurlestone:- Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 16 Stock Dove, Cirl Bunting ( m. )

Plymouth:- 2 Blackcap

Sidbury:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Jay, 100 Redwing, 7 Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail

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8.1.21, The Mounts, nr. KIngsbridge:- 4 Stock Dove, 3 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

Colyton:- 100 Fieldfare

Ludwell Valley, Exeter:- 8 Green Sandpiper, Dipper, 3 Grey Wagtail, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 20+ Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Siskin

nr. Cockwood:- 340 Brent Goose ( Eastdon Farm )

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Great Northern Diver

Sidbury:- 3 Redwing, 8+ Fieldfare, 2 Goldcrest

Thurlestone Marsh:- Water Rail

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 20 Wigeon, 6 Turnstone, 6 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Raven

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 180 Wigeon, 95 Teal, 8 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Black Redstart

South Milton Ley:- 30 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

River Plym / Saltram:- Little Grebe, 13 Goosander, 11 Wigeon, Common Sandpiper, 5 Greenshank, Ringneck Parakeet, Kingfisher, Mistle Thrush, Dipper

Chelston, Torquay:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

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7.1.21, West Charleton:- Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- Black Throated Diver, 11 Turnstone, 2 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

South Huish:- 3 Little Grebe, 155 Wigeon, 95 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 35 Snipe, Jack Snipe, 8 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Water Pipit, Black Redstart ( f. ), 2 Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- Grey Wagtail, 30+ Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, Firecrest, Reed Bunting ( f. )

Preston, Torbay:- Red Throated Diver, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Chelston, Torquay:- Blackcap ( f. )

Okehampton:- Raven

Slapton:- 2 Gadwall, 3 Pochard, 2 Goldeneye

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

The Mounts, nr. KIngsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 3 Mistle Thrush

Tamerton Foliot:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, Common Sandpiper, 2 Woodcock, 80+ Snipe, Kingfisher, 2 Dipper

Aveton Gifford:- Barn Owl, Black Redstart

Sidbury:- 4 Redwing, Fieldfare, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Roe Deer

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Jay, 30+ Redwing, Dipper, Siskin ( m. ), Fox

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

The Mounts, nr. KIngsbridge:- Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush

Dawlish:- 4 Redwing

Plympton:- 2 Jay, 3 Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap ( f. ), 4+ Siskin

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Paignton:- Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Greenshank, 6 Redwing, Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 190 Wigeon, 55 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, 31 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Raven, Black Redstart, Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, 2 Lapwing, Reed Bunting

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- 10 Redwing, 30 Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Preston, Torbay:- Black Necked Grebe, Mediterranean Gull ( 1 w. )

Brixham Harbour:- Black Guillemot

Wembury:- Green Woodpecker, Black Redstart

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5.1.21, Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL

Great Torrington:- 7+ Siskin

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

Dawlish:- Blackcap ( m. )

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Jay, Mistle Thrush

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 3 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail

Postbridge:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Fernworthy Reservoir:- 4 Raven

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 2 Shoveler, 50 Teal, 185 Wigeon, Jack Snipe, 14 Snipe, Black Tailed Godwit, Lapwing, 8 Ringed Plover, Sanderling

Warren House Inn:- 5 Raven

South Milton Ley:- 2 Mistle Thrush, 25+ Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS. 2 Little Grebe, Mandarin ( m. ), Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap

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

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 150+ Wigeon, 30 Teal, 7 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, 17 Snipe, Black Tailed Godwit, Black Redstart

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Little Grebe, Mandarin ( m. ), Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Matford Marsh, nr. Exeter:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. )

Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL, Pomarine Skua ( ad., off Breakwater ), Black Guillemot ( 1 w. )

Budleigh Salterton:- 2 Black Redstart ( nr. Lime Kilns )

Exminster Marshes:- 10 Barnacle Goose, Marsh Harrier ( f. )

Seaton Wetlands:- 2 Jack Snipe, 6 Snipe

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

Broadsands:- 11+ Cirl Bunting

Saltram:- 6 Mandarin

Sidmouth:- Redwing, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

Sidbury:- 2 Goldcrest

Plymouth Hoe:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Purple Sandpiper ( Tinside Lido ), 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Grey Seal

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3.1.21, Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Kingfisher, 3 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 3 Little Grebe, 50+ Teal, 150+ Wigeon, 4 Shoveler, 8 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, 12 Snipe, 2 Golden PLover, Kingfisher, Raven, Black Redstart, 8+ Rock Pipit, Water Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- 2 Water Rail, 2 Grey Wagtail, 6+ Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest

Seaton:- Red Throated Diver, 3 Pintail, Jack Snipe

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

Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL, Pomarine Skua ( ad., off Breakwater ), Black Guillemot ( 1 w. )

Powderham Park:- 4 Egyptian Goose

Matford Marsh, nr. Exeter:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. )

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

Exmouth:- Blackcap ( m. )

Mansands:- Great Northern Diver

Yarner Woods:- 40 Redpoll

Newton Ferrers / Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, 130 Golden Plover ( nr. NT car park )

Paignton:- Black Redstart

Gara Bridge:- Goosander ( f. ), 2 Dipper, 6 Redwing, 4 Goldcrest, 3 Marsh Tit, 10 Redpoll, 2 Siskin

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

Exminster Marshes:- 11 Barnacle Goose, 500 Golden Plover, Marsh Harrier ( f. )

Starcross:- Greenshank

Cockwood:- Slavonian Grebe, Goldeneye

Passage House Inn:- Greylag

Rackerhayes, Kingsteignton:- 4 Pochard, 2 Gadwall

Salcombe:- Great Northern Diver ( albino ), Common Sandpiper

Plym Estuary:- 2 Little Grebe, 2 Goosander ( m., f. ), 7 Mandarin, 5 Greenshank, 7 Ringneck Parakeet, Jay, 12 Siskin

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

Broadsands:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Black Nec ked Grebe

Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL ( on pontoon ), Pomarine Skua ( ad., off Breakwater ), Black Guillemot

Aveton Gifford / South Efford Marsh:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Mandarin ( m. ), 4 Greenshank, 7 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Lapwing, 2 Jay, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Black Redstart, Firecrest

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

Exmouth:- Blackcap ( m. )

Exminster Marshes:- Merlin, 11 Barnacle Goose

Matford Marsh, nr. Exeter:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. ). 130 Wigeon, 65+ Teal, 19 Shoveler, 5 Tufted Duck, 220+ Black Tailed Godwit

Roundham, Paignton:- Long Tailed Duck, Black Redstart ( Cliff Rd. )

nr. Newnham Park, nr. Plympton:- 2 Firecrest

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

North Hallsands:- Great Northern Diver, Black Redstart

Loddiswell:- Dipper

Gara Bridge:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. ), 3 Dipper, 2 Jay, 2 Marsh Tit

Slapton:- 4 Goldeneye, Mediterranean Gull, Mistle Thrush, Redwing, Goldcrest, Firecrest

Exe Estuary:- 700+ Brent Goose, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 54 Knot, 500+ Golden Plover, 330+ Black Tailed Godwit, 15+ Grey Plover, 300+ Dunlin

Topsham Bridge:- 3 Dipper, Grey Wagtail

South Milton / Ley:- Water Rail, Green Woodpecker

South Huish:- Little Grebe, Shoveler, 20+ Teal, 5+ Snipe, 4+ Rock Pipit

St. Marychurch:- Blackcap ( m. )

Otterton:- 70 Common Scoter, 15 Redwing, 4 Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush, 2 Cirl Bunting, Hare

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1.1.21, Salcombe:- 3 Great Northern Diver ( inc. albino )

Starcross:- 55 CATTLE EGRET

Mansands:- 5 Tufted Duck, 6 Gadwall, 3+ Snipe, 4 Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap ( m. ), 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Firecrest

Stover:- 2 Little Grebe, Kingfisher ( m. ), 30 Crossbill

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Slavonian Grebe, Little Grebe, 3 Pintail, Blackcap

Ashclyst Forest:- 2 Firecrest

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, presumed Pomarine Skua

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

Roundham Head:- Red Throated Diver, Long Tailed Duck, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Black Redstart ( Burma Star Memorial Garden )

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver

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

Plym Estuary:- Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Dipper, Firecrest, 12 Siskin

Aveton Gifford ( Tidal Rd. ):- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( also seen on South Efford Marsh ), Mandarin, Common Sandpiper

Loddiswell:- 4 Goosander ( 2 m., 2 f. )

Bowcombe Creek:- Greenshank

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 70+ Brent Goose, 60+ Wigeon, 4 Red Breasted Merganser, Greenshank, Dunlin

Meldon Reservoir:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Meldon Quarry:- Green Woodpecker

Black Tor, West Ockment:- 2 Raven

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 11 Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, Blackcap

River Axe / Estuary:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 10 Red Throated Diver, Greylag, Gadwall, Marsh Harrier, Jack Snipe, Greenshank, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart, Blackcap, Firecrest

Matford Marsh, nr. Exeter:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. )

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 38 Teal, 3 Shoveler ( 2 m., f., also of interest, Muscovy Duck ), 52 Avocet, 2 Greenshank, Kingfisher, Raven, 6 Redwing

West Charleton Marsh:- 20+ Brent Goose, 10+ Teal, 10+ Wigeon, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, Water Rail, Grey Plover, Greenshank, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 4+ Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

Kenn:- 10+ Red Leg Partridge

Powderham Steps, Exe Estuary:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 6 Avocet, Greenshank, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit

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

Topsham:- 2 Pintail, Snipe, 6 Turnstone

Exminster Marshes:- 6 Barnacle Goose, Kingfisher, Redwing, 3 Fieldfare

Powderham Marsh:- 4 Cirl Bunting

Gara Bridge:- 2 Jay, Marsh Tit

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

South Milton / Ley:- 2 Water Rail, 2 Snipe, Tawny Owl, 6 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 9 Red Throated Diver, Turnstone, Rock Pipit

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 4 Shoveler, Wigeon, Teal, 12 Snipe, Black Redstart

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap

Hope's Nose, Torbay:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv. ), Great Northern Diver, Long Tailed Duck ( f. ), 27 Common Scoter, 12+ Common Dolphin, Grey Seal

Slapton:- SWALLOW  ( Higher Ley ), 2 RING NECK DUCK ( m., f. ), 6 Little Grebe, 8+ Water Rail, 2 Snipe, 4 Pochard ( m. ), Goldeneye ( f. ), 30 Gadwall, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Green Woodpecker, Jay, 4 Redwing, 3 Mistle Thrush, 4 Cetti's Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, 10+ Goldcrest, Grey Seal

Dawlish:- Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 29 Cirl Bunting, 6+ Porpoise

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