13.8.22, Slapton:- SPOTTED CRAKE ( Graveyard Pool, nr. Bridge )

Okehampton:- Raven

Crownhill Down:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, Redstart, Tree Pipit, 6+ Spotted Flycatcher

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Prawle Point:- 5 CHOUGH ( 2 at the Point, 3 at Sharpers Head on coast path ), Clouded Yellow

Dart's Farm:- Kingfisher

Topsham:- Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Whimbrel

Fremington:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Saltpill Pond )

Dawlish Warren:- 80 Ringed Plover, 4 Greenshank, 6 Whimbrel, 25 Dunlin, 40 Sanderling, 2 Mediterranean Gull ( juv. ), Common Tern, 70 Sandwich Tern

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Teignmouth:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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12.8.22, Slapton:- SPOTTED CRAKE ( Graveyard Pool, nr. Bridge )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Pork Hill:- Raven

Meldon:- 2 Swallow

Beer Head:- 10 Wheatear, Whinchat, 3 Willow Warbler

Topsham:- 3 Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, Whimbrel, Ruff, 2 Knot, 4 Snipe, Common Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpiper, Lapwing, Cetti's Warbler

Sterridge Valley, N. Devon:- Marsh Harrier, House Martin

Modbury:- Stock Dove

Seaton Marshes:- Wheatear

Hope's Nose:- Dunlin, Turnstone, 2 Swallow, 2 Grey Seal

East Soar:- Pied Flycatcher, Clouded Yellow

Berry Head:- 1+ Harbour Porpoise

River Otter:- Goosander, Kingfisher, Dipper, 4+ Beaver

Plympton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Pearly Underwing, Mocha

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11.8.22, Crownhill Down:- Redstart, Whitethroat, 6 Spotted Flycatcher

Berry Head:- 3 CHOUGH

Slapton:- SPOTTED CRAKE ( Graveyard Pool, nr. Bridge )

Preston:- 28 WHITE STORK ( over towards Torquay )

Powderham / Exe Estuary:- 28 WHITE STORK ( as above, over E. )

Exmouth:- 120 Sandwich Tern ( from Shelly Beach ), 2 Wheatear ( Orcombe Point )

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Brixham Harbour:- Yellow Leg Gull

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- 2 Little Grebe

West Charleton Marsh:- Teal, Green Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, 8 Dunlin, 4 Greenshank, 3 Whimbrel

Mary Tavy area:- 2 Swallow, Roe Deer, Silver 3 Washed Fritillary, Common Blue Fritillary, 5 Beautuful Demoiselle, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Southern Hawker

Broadsands:- Clouded Yellow

​Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Roe Deer

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10.8.22, Crownhill Down:- 4 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Green Woodpecker, Tree Pipit, 5 Spotted Flycatcher

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Slapton:- SPOTTED CRAKE ( Graveyard Pool, nr. Bridge )

Blackhole Marsh:- 4 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Ringed Plover, 14 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Southern Hawker

Cadover area:- Green Woodpecker, 10+ Swallow, 5+ House Martin, Common Darter

Plympton:- 4+ Swallow, Raven, Setaceous Hebrew Character Moth, Copper Underwing, Svenssons Copper Underwing

Dawlish:- 5 Brown Argus

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9.8.22, Slapton:- SPOTTED CRAKE ( Graveyard Pool, nr. Bridge )

Topsham:- Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper

Crownhill Down:- Lapwing, 5 Dunlin, 4+ Spotted Flycatcher

Topsham:- 2 Green Sandpiper, 3 Knot ( s/pl. ), Ruff ( ad., m. ), 25+ Greenshank, 2 Snipe, 7 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. )

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Blackhole Marsh:- 4 Little Ringed Plover, Greenshank, 12 Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. )

West Charleton Marsh:- 4 Snipe, 2 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, 4 Dunlin, Kingfisher, 500 Swallow, Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Common Blue Butterfly, Jersey Tiger Moth

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8.8.22, Slapton:- SPOTTED CRAKE ( Graveyard Pool, nr. Bridge ), Snipe, Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 20+ Swallow, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 5 Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 3 Raven, 4 Sedge Warbler, 5+ Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Newton Ferrers:- Swift

Brixham Harbour:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Crownhill Down:- 7 Dunlin

Willsworthy:- 12 Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

East Soar:- Pied Flycatcher, 4 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Lesser Emperor Dragonfly, 3 Red Veined Darter, 3 Keeled Skimmer

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7.8.22, Beer Head:- 8 Wheatear

Foreland Point, N. Devon:- Redstart

Bradninch:- RED KITE

Lydford:- 2 Swallow

Wembury:- 5 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Sanderling, Turnstone

Slapton:- Green Sandpiper, Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Bridestowe:- 3 Swallow

Topsham:- 5 Teal ( f. ), Ruff, Whimbrel, Green Sandpiper, Snipe, Swallow, House Martin, Chiffchaff

Brixham Breakwater:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Modbury:- Green Sandpiper, Swallow, Sedge Warbler

Powderham Marsh:- Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier ( juv. ), 20 Swallow, 25+ House Martin, 2+ Sand Martin, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, 4 Reed Bunting

Little Hare Tor:- Raven, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Painted Lady, Common Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Willsworthy:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Golden Ringed Dragonfly

The Maer, Exmouth:- 4 Swallow

Exmouth:- Convolvulus Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth, Shuttle Shaped Dart, Yellow Shell, Brimstone, Silver Y, Knot Grass, Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Jersey Tiger Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Common Rustic, Vines Rustic, Lychnis, August Thorn, Flame Shoulder, Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Ruby Tiger, Dark Arches, Uncertain, Pebble Hooktip, Bright Line Brown Eye, Bloodvein

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6.8.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- 2 Pochard, 9 Dunlin, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Sanderling, 3+ Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull, 30 Sandwich Tern

East Soar:- Spotted Flycatcher

Crownhill Down:- 4 Little Grebe ( Hooksbury Pool ), Ringed Plover, Green Woodpecker

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 9 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Comma, 6+ Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth

Bellever:- 2 Nightjar, Common Carpet Moth, Large Ear, Northern Spinach, True Lovers Knot, Mother Shipton ( caterpillar ), Lesser Yellow Underwing, Least Yellow Underwing, Dark Arches

Dawlish:- Painted Lady, Jersey Tiger Moth

Headland Warren:- 10 Red Deer

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5.8.22, Crownhill Down:- Dunlin, Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. ), Cuckoo ( juv. ), Kingfisher ( Hooksbury Pool ), Tree Pipit ( over )

West Mill Tor:- 3 Raven

Berry Head:- Wheatear ( f. ), Clouded Yellow, Marbled White, Painted Lady

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmouth, Migrant Hawker

River Otter, Otterton:- 6 Swallow, Clouded Yellow

Axmouth undercliff:- 2 Dingy Skipper, 3 Wood White

Plymouth:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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4.8.22, Okehampton:- Raven

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Hatherleigh:- 2+ Barn Owl

Corn Ridge, Dartmoor:- 2 Raven

Sourton Tor:- 7 Swallow

Beeson:- 2 Chiffchaff

Saltram:- CATTLE EGRET

Soar:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 9 Swift, 2 Wheatear, 6 Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, 12 Whitethroat, 8 Chiffchaff, 20 Willow Warbler

Wembury:- Whimbrel, Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, 6 Turnstone, 15 Mediterranean Gull, Garden Warbler, 2 Clouded Yellow

Berry Head:- Common Dolphin, Clouded Yellow

Dawlish Warren:- Brown Argus

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3.8.22, South Huish:- 2 Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 10 Swallow, Sand Martin, 16 House Martin, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Common Sandpiper, Dunlin, 3 Greenshank

Beer Head:- 2 Whitethroat

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- CATTLE EGRET, Red Crested Pochard ( f., on duck pond ), Swallow, Sand Martin, Willow Warbler, 4 Spotted Flycatcher

Soar:- Hobby, 4 Wheatear, Clouded Yellow

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull, 4+ Sandwich Tern, Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Reed Warbler,.Chiffchaff, 3 Comma, Holly Blue, Common Blue, Gatekeeper, Beautiful Demoiselle, Emperor Dragonfly, 30+ Black Tailed Skimmer

Soussons:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 20+ Swallow, 6+ House Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Jay, 6+ Redstart, Tree Pipit, 10+ Chiffchaff, 30+ Goldcrest, 3+ Crossbill, 6+ Common Darter

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2.8.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Plym Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET

Haytor Quarry:- 2 Redstart

Plympton:- Swallow, Raven, Jersey Tiger Moth, Slender Brindle

Brownstone Farm / Coleton Fishacre:- Spotted Flycatcher, Clouded Yellow, Common Blue, Migrant Hawker

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1.8.22, Okehampton:- Raven

Dawlish Warren:- 50+ Sanderling, Dunlin, 6 Swallow, 2 Cirl Buntng, 6 Common Blue Butterfly, Five Spot Burnet, Six Spot Burnet, Emperor Dragonfly

Plymstock:- Green Woodpecker

Upper Tamar Lake:- Whte Fronted Goose, Common Sandpiper, 3 Mstle Thrush

Willsworthy:- 3 Raven

Sourton:- 3 Swallow

Lydford:- 6 Swallow

Brixham:- 2 Common Dolphin

Meeth Quarry:- 5 Wood White

Beeson:- Migrant Hawker

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31.7.22, Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot:- 3 Green Woodpecker, 6 Swallow, 6 House Martin

Slapton:- 2 Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Plympton:- Marsh Tit

Exminster Marshes:- 8+ CATTLE EGRET

Topsham:- 3 Teal, 12 Whimbrel, Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Sandwich Tern

West Charleton Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, 2 Greenshank, Roe Deer, 4 Clouded Yellow

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30.7.22, Slapton:- WRYNECK ( trapped & ringed, no further sign ), Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull

Plym Estuary:- Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Ashton, Teign Valley:- 2 Kingfisher, Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- 7 CATTLE EGRET

Sheepstor:- CHOUGH

Powderham Marsh:- 3 Green Sandpiper, Marbled White, Common Blue, 50+ Gatekeeper

Turf Lock, Exe Estuary:- Yellow Wagtail

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 CATTLE EGRET

Bridford:- 3 Green Woodpecker, 3 Comma, Silver Washed Frtillary

Sidbury:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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29.7.22, Cadover:- 5+ Swallow, 2 Raven, Redpoll

Sourton:- Swallow

Crownhill Down:- Wheatear, 3 Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 8 Willow Warbler

Mansands:- 3 Sanderling, Common Sandpiper, House Martin, Sand Martin, Wheatear

Topsham:- 2 Knot, 13 Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, 300 Black Tailed Godwit, 14 Dunlin

Exe Estuary:- 130 Sandwich Tern, 3 Common Tern ( Bull Hill )

Slapton:- Knot, Whimbrel, 4 Sanderling, 4 Mediteranean Gull, 2 Norfolk Hawker

Okehampton:- Raven, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Willsworthy:- Swallow, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Coleton Fishacre:- Roe Deer

Burrator Reservoir:- Barnacle Goose, Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Spotted Flycatcher, Painted Lady

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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28.7.22, South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Shoveler ( f. ), Green Sandpiper

Bovey Heathfield:- 3 Nightjar

Plympton:- Beautiful Demoiselle

Ilsington:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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27.7.22, Crownhill Down:- Ringed Plover

Whitleigh, Plymouth:- 5 Ring Neck Parakeet

Modbury:- 2 Swift

Meldon:- Swallow

Burrator Reservoir:- Green Woodpecker, 3 House Martin

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Preston, Paignton:- Mediterranean Gull

Topsham:- Ruff, Knot, 25 Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpiper, 15 Whimbrel

Sidmouth:- Swift

Thurlestone:- 8 Swift, 10 Swallow

Willsworthy:- 2 Roe Deer

St. Marychurch:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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26.7.22, Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( middle pond )

Tavistock:- 3 Swift

Lydford:- 2 Swallow

Exe Estuary:- 113+ Sandwich Tern, 4+ Common Tern

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- Whimbrel, 4 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Reed Warbler

Topsham:- Ruff, Green Sandpiper, 6 Whimbrel

Lopwell Dam / Maristow:- 2 Little Grebe, 3 Common Sandpiper, 3 Kngfisher, 12 Swallow, 2 Blackcap

Slapton:- Whimbrel, 9 Dunlin, Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. ), 14+ Mediterranean Gull, 34+ Sandwich Tern, 25+ Swift, 20+ Swallow, 5+ Sand Martin, Blackcap, 5+ Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, 15+ Chiffchaff, 2+ Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting, Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest, 6+ Dolphin sp. )

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 2 Roe Deer, 2 Painted LadyHummingbird Hawkmoth

Noss Mayo:- Clouded Yellow

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

Dawlish Warren:- 2+ Mediterranean Gull, Black Tailed Skimmer

Wembury:- 4 Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpiper, 7 Mediterranean Gull, Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Manx Shearwater, 4 Balearic Shearwater, Turnstone, 6 Mediterranean Gull

Tavistock:- 15+ Swift

Brixham Harbour:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Grey Seal

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24.7.22, Slapton:- 2 Sanderling, Green Sandpiper, 2 Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, Clouded Yellow

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Common Scoter, 5 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 2 Teal, Common Sandpiper, Raven, Cuckoo ( juv. )

River Otter:- 2 Common Sandpiper

Seaton Marshes:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Kingfisher

Prawle Point:- 774 Manx Shearwater, 17 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Common Scoter, Puffin, Whimbrel, 6 Mediterranean Gull

Hopes Nose:- Balearic Shearwater, 57 Manx Shearwater, 6+ Mediterranean Gull, 8+ Common Dolphin

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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23.7.22, Okehampton:- Raven

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Slapton:- Sanderling, 50 Mediterranean Gull, 50 Sandwich Tern, Wheatear

Saltern Cove:- 2 Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpiper

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat

Sourton:- Swallow

Sidmouth:- 2 Sandwich Tern, 5 Swift

Shipley Bridge:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Adder

Wembury:- 4 Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, 15 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Hobby, Swallow, Wall Brown

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22.7.22, Modbury:- 2 Swift, House Martin

Yealmpton:- 3 Swift, Chiffchaff

Brixham Harbour:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Meldon:- 2 Swallow

Labrador Bay:- 3 Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Whitethroat

Lewdown:- Swallow

Hopes Nose:- 4 Manx Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, Puffin, Arctic Skua, 10+ Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern

Cadover:- 3 Mistle Thrush, 4+ Willow Warbler, 20+ Small Heath

Plympton:- Chevron Moth, Jersey Mocha

Aylesbeare:- Grayling, Large Skipper, Wall Brown, Emperor Dragonfly

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Purple Hairstreak, 2 Common Blue

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21.7.22, Crownhill Down:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Mistle Thrush

Trowlesworthy, Dartmoor:- 12 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 8 Wheatear, Reed Bunting

Tiverton:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher

Okehampton:- 3 Swift, 2 Raven

Exe Estuary:- Mediterranean Gull

South Milton Ley:- 50 Swift, 10 Blackcap, 11 Reed Warbler, 11 Sedge Warbler, 14 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler ( all warblers, trapped & ringed )

Slapton:- Yellow Leg Gull, 2+ Sandwich Tern

Topsham:- Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 3 Knot, 2+ Mediterranean Gull

Berry Head:- 2 Clouded Yellow, 3 Ringlet, 2 Wall Brown, 5 Silver Washed Fritillary, 100+ Gatekeeper, Marbled White

Castle Drogo:- Purple Hairstreak, 10+ Gatekeeper, Silver Washed Fritillary, White Admiral, 8 Grayling

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20.7.22, Brixham Harbour:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- 4+ Mediterranean Gull, 5+ Sandwich Tern

Brayford:- RED KITE

Axe Estuary:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Start Point:- Wheatear ( juv. ), Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Plympton:- 2 Hedgehog

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19.7.22, Dawlish Warren:- 32 Sand Martin

Crownhill Down:- Yellow Leg Gull

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Swift, Raven

Brixton:- 2 Swallow

Topsham:- Ruff, 2 Green Sandpiper, 10 Whimbrel, 4 Mediterraneran Gull, 50 Sand Martin

Plympton:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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18.7.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Piles Copse, River Erme:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Grey Wagtail

Cadover Bridge:- 2 Swallow

Topsham:- Ruff, Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, 6 Whimbrel, Dunlin, 23 Mediterranean Gull

Sourton:- Swallow

Seaton Wetlands:- 2 Medterranean Gull

Meldon:- Swallow

Dawlish Warren:- 5 Common Scoter, Sandwich Tern

Plym Estuary:- Tawny Owl

Berry Head:- 20 Common Dolphin

Babbacombe Downs:- 30 Purple Hairstreak

Soar:- Clouded Yellow, 2 Red Veined Darter, Small Red Eyed Damselfly

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17.7.22, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Tawny Owl, 2 Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( 10:00, over )

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift, Green Woodpecker, 20 Swallow, 2 Jay, 2 Comma, Small Copper

Torquay:- 3 Hedgehog

Pagnton:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Berry Head:- Small Blue, Wall Brown

Dawlish Warren:- 5 Sanderling, 2 Brown Argus

Slapton:- Scarce Chaser

Powderham Marshes:- Clouded Yellow

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16.7.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

North Bovey:- Mistle Thrush

Chagford:- Swallow

Sticklepath:- Swallow

Brixham Harbour:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Ilsington:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( ad., juv. ), 30+ Swallow, 2 Raven, 7 Mistle Thrush, 2 Siskin

Topsham:- Knot, 5 Whimbrel, 4 Lapwing, 21 Dunlin, 180 Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank, Swallow, 200 Sand Martin

Headland Warren:- 3 Red Deer

Axe Cliff:- 3+ Essex Skipper, Small Skipper, Marbled White

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15.7.22, Crownhill Down:- Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. )

Bystock Pool:- Spotted Flycatycher

Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift

Modbury:- 5+ Swift, 8+ Swallow, 2 House Martin

Okehampton:- Raven

Topsham:- 4 Tufted Duck, 3 Teal, 3 Common Sandpiper, Knot, Ruff, 7 Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpiper, 120 Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Dunlin, Whimbrel, Swift, 50 Sand Martin

Ilsington:- 9 Raven

Slapton:- 2+ Mediterranean Gull, 12 Sandwich Tern, Norfolk Hawker

The Warren, Noss Mayo:- 3+ Clouded Yellow, Comma, 10+ Common Blue, 4 Ringlet, 5+ Wall Brown, 20+ Gatekeeper, Cinnabar Moth, Silver Y

Dawlish Countryside Park:- Common Blue Butterfly, Six Spot Burnet

Mothecombe:- Silver Washed Fritillary

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14.7.22, Crownhill Down:- Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. )

Dawlish Warren:- 4+ Mediterranean Gull

Saltern Cove:- Common Sandpiper

nr. Tiverton:- RED KITE

Totnes:- 5 Swift, 20+ Swallow

Hopes Nose:- 40+ Manx Shearwater, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern ( juv. )

Ilsington:- 6+ Raven, 2+ Siskin

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

Torquay:- Hedgehog

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13.7.22, Postbridge:- Swallow

Throwleigh:- Grey Wagtail ( Payne Bridge )

Crownhill Down:- 25 Mistle Thrush

Cadover area:- Stock Dove, Redstart, Reed Bunting

Merrivale:- Swallow

Headland Warren:- 3 Red Deer

Bellever:- Roe Deer

Plympton:- Hedgehog

Okehampton:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

St. Marychurch:- Slow Worm, 2 Comma, Six Spot Burnet

Dawlish:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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12.7.22, Roadford Reservoir:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 3 Egyptian Goose

Topsham:- 30 Mediterranean Gull ( Recreation Ground )

Okehampton:- 2 Swift

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Tavistock:- 6 Swift

Black Hole Marsh:- 5 Common Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 6+ Mediterranean Gull

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Sand Martin, Raven, Emperor Dragonfly, 3+ Marbled White, 10+ Ringlet

Hexworthy:- 6 Swallow, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Plympton:- Raven, 3 Goldcrest, Common Footman, Four Spotted Footman, Brussels Lace, L-Album Wainscot, Scalloped Oak, Poplar Grey

Ashclyst Forest:- 2 Blackcap, 2 Siskin, 2 White Admiral, 14 Silver Washed Fritllary, 12 Ringlet, Holly Blue, 2 Small Skipper, Large Yellow Underwing, Dingy Footman, Beautiful Demoiselle, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Ashburton:- Dormouse

Plantation, Heathfield:- Whte Admiral, Silver Washed Fritillary, Ringlet, Large Skipper, Scarlet Tiger Moth

Chudleigh Knighton Heath:- Lunar Hornet Moth

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- Small Red Eyed Damselfly, Common Blue Butterfly

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11.7.22, Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

South Huish:- Green Sandpiper, Ringed Plover, Sand Martin

South Milton Village:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- Raven

Sticklepath:- 2 Swift

Manaton:- 6 Swift

Saddle Tor:- 2 Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Moretonhampstead:- 2 Swift

Holwell Quarry:- 4 Green Woodpecker

Colyton:- Whimbrel ( over )

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Siskin, 2 Hedgehog

Sidmouth:- 30+ Six Spot Burnet Moth

Emsworthy Mire:- 30+ House Martin, Silver Washed Fritillary, 6 Common Blue Damselfly, 9 Large Red Damselfly

Newton Abbot:- Cinnabar Moth

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10.7.22, Okehampton:- 3 Swift, 2 Raven

Soar:- Snipe, 70 House Martin, 10+ Sand Martin, , Grey Wagtail

Brixham Harbour:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Plympton:- Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin, Slow Worm, Smoky Wainscot, Dingy Footman

Newton Abbot:- Comma

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9.7.22, Topsham:- 23 Mediterranean Gull ( Recreation Ground )

Slapton:- Common Sandpiper, 52 Mediterranean Gull

Okehampton:- 5 Swift, Raven

Crownhill Down:- Dunlin

Noss Mayo:- Raven, Grass Snake

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Tawny Owl, 5+ Swallow, Common Lizard, Ringlet, 2 Small Skipper

Plympton:- Hedgehog, Comma

Paignton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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8.7.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Mutley, Plymouth:- 2+ Swift

Ottery St. Mary:- Ring Neck Parakeet

Aveton Gifford:- RED KITE

Topsham:- 12 Mediterranean Gull ( Recreation Ground )

Modbury:- 15 Swift, House Martin

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swift, Comma

Ashclyst Forest:- 5 White Admiral, Silver Washed Frtillary, 2 Purple Hairstreak

Oreston, Plymouth:- 2 White Letter Hairstreak

Axmouth:- Wood Whte, Dingy Skipper, Common Lizard

Liverton:- Lunar Hornet Moth

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7.7.22, Soussons:- Green Woodpecker, Garden Warbler

Colyton:- 10+ Mediterranean Gull

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4+ Tawny Owl

Berry Head:- 5 Mediterranean Gull

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Roe Deer

River Dart:- Grey Seal

Plympton:- Hedgehog, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Start Point:- 18 dolphin sp., Gatekeeper, Small Copper, Ringlet

Slapton:- 6 Norfolk Hawker, Emperor Dragonfly

Totnes:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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6.7.22, Princetown:- Cuckoo ( juv. )

Okehampton:- 8 Swift, Mistle Thrush

Kingsbridge:- 5 Swift

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Comma, Hummingbrd Hawkmoth

Budleigh Salterton:- Red Veined Darter ( coast path )

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

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5.7.22, Axe Estuary:-1+  GREAT WHITE EGRET, 5 Mediterranean Gull

Cadover:- Swallow, 5+ Sand Martin, Willow Warbler

Plympton:- Swift, Grey Wagtail

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

West Charleton Marsh:- Kingfisher

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4.7.22, Sidmouth:- 435 Swift ( Salcombe Hill )

Ugborough:- 2 Swift, 4+ House Martin

Hopes Nose:- 20+ Swift, Whitethroat

Wembury:- 2 Whmbrel, Common Lizard

Berry Head:- Wheatear, Rock Pipit, Common Dolphin, Scarlet Tiger Moth

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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3.7.22, Starcross:- 12+ House Martin

Manadon, Plymouth:- Jay, 2 Siskin

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 21 Mandarin, Red Crested Pochard ( f., duck pond ), 2 Greenshank, 3 Ring Neck Parakeet, 2 Kingfisher, 3 Swift, 6 Blackcap

Lopwell / Maristow:- Stock Dove, 7 House Martin

Cadover Bridge:- Swft, 14 Sand Martin

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Manx Shearwater, Eider, 6 Mediterranean Gull, Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise

Slapton:- 11+ Mediterranean Gull, 1+ Norfolk Hawker, Black Taled Skmmer

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

West Anstey:- Hare

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Ashclyst Forest:- Silver Washed Fritillary, Painted Lady, Gatekeeper, Small Skipper

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2.7.22, Honiton:- RED KITE, 3 Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Swift

Huckworthy, Walkhampton:- 2 Swallow

Sourton:- Swallow

Cornwood:- Tawny Owl

River Otter:- Goosander

Passage House / Hackney Marshes:- Greylag, Red Breasted Merganser ( f. ), 2 Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfsher, 2 Stock Dove, Sedge Warbler, 5 Reed Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting ( also of interest, Bar Headed Goose )

Lee Moor:- Jay, Fallow Deer

Slapton:- Grass Snake, Ringlet

Tamerton Foliot:- Elephant Hawkmoth

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1.7.22, Modbury:- 2 Swift, Swallow

Pork Hll:- Swallow, 2 Raven

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Sand Martin, 5 Mistle Thrush

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Plymouth:- Black Guillemot ( E. of Drakes Island )

Great Torrington:- Swift, 6 House Martin, Ringlet

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30.6.22, Darts Farm, Topsham:- Tundra Bean Goose

Tiverton:- 2 RED KITE, Dipper

Thurlestone:- 55+ Swift

River Otter:- 3 Beaver

Slapton:- Norfolk Hawker

Churston, Brixham:- 2 Marbled White

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29.6.22, Darts Farm, Topsham:- RED KITE, Tundra Bean Goose, Greylag

Bow:- 2 Swallow

Moreton Bishop:- 5 Swallow

Totnes:- 3 Swift, House Martin

Withridge:- 2 Swallow

Torquay:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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28.6.22, Darts Farm, Topsham:- Tundra Bean Goose, Greylag

Belstone:-2 Grey Wagtail ( River Taw )

Otterton:- Sooty Shearwater, 74 Manx Shearwater

Okehampton:- Raven

Sticklepath:- 2 Mistle Thrush

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27.6.22, Darts Farm, Topsham:- Tundra Bean Goose ( from viewing screen ), Greylag

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Siskin ( juv. )

Steeperton Tor:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- Corys Shearwater ( 08:55 ), 2 Swift, 4 Raven, 2 Whitethroat

Powderham Marsh:- 11 Egyptian Goose, 2 Green Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, 200+ Sand Martin

Noss Mayo Coast Path:- Manx Shearwater, Whitethroat, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Belstone:- Beautiful Demoiselle ( River Taw )

Slapton:- 9 Norfolk Hawker

Berry Pomeroy Castle:- Silver Washed Fritillary, Scarlet Tiger Moth

Soar:- Dark Green Fritillary, Silver Studded Blue, Gatekeeper, Small Skipper

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26.6.22, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Manx Shearwater, Great Skua

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Wembury:- Blackcap, 5 Whitethroat

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- Red Breasted Merganser ( f. ), Common Sandpiper, 3 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 2 Reed Warbler

Aish Tor:- Tree Pipit

Hopes Nose:- Manx Shearwater, Eider

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 3 Green Woodpecker

Topsham:- 8 Whimbrel, 2 Greenshank, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Fremington:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( Saltpill Duck Pond )

Paignton:- Hedgehog

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25.6.22, Passage House, Teign Estuary:- 4 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher

Tiverton:- RED KITE, Dipper

Totnes:- 3 Swift, 5+ Swallow

Slapton:- 3 Mediterranean Gull

Oreston, Plymstock:- 3 White Letter Hairstreak

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24.6.22, Slapton:- 100 Swift, Swallow, 40 House Martin, Sand Martin

Otterton:- 150 Manx Shearwater

Hopes Nose:- 149 Manx Shearwater, Eider, 6 Sandwich Tern

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, 6 Stock Dove, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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23.6.22, Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

South Milton Ley:- 9 Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, 4 Reed Warbler, 20 Chiffchaff ( all trapped & ringed )

Okehampton:- Swift

Sourton:- 5 Swallow

Bridestowe:- 5 House Martin

Horndon, Mary Tavy:- 6 Swallow

Venford Reservor / Blackpool Wood:- 2 Little Grebe, Cuckoo, 5 Stock Dove, 3+ Mistle Thrush, 2+ Grey Wagtail, 2+ Tree Pipit, Whinchat, 4+ Blackcap, 6+ Chiffchaff, 4+ Willow Warbler, 2+ Goldcrest, Pied Flycatcher, 3 Beautiful Demoiselle, Silver Washed Fritillary

Oreston, Plymstock:- 3+ White Letter Hairstreak, Painted Lady, Scarlet Tiger Moth

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22.6.22, Beer:- Common Sandpiper ( over )

West Charleton:- 10+ Swift

The Warren, Noss Mayo:- 2 Swft, Swallow

Yelverton:- 2 Swallow

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift

Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Tawny Owl, Cuckoo, Swallow, Tree Pipit

South Milton Ley:- RED KITE ( over )

Clearbrook:- 2 Swallow, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Slapton:- 3 Norfolk Hawker ( dipping platform, Lower Ley )

Exeter:- Lunar Hornet Moth

Great Plantation, Heathfield:- 2 White Admiral

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21.6.22, Cadover:- 30+ Swift, 4 Sand Martin, Raven, Dipper, Wheatear, 3+ Willow Warbler

Lydford:- 10 House Martin

Cullever Steps, Okehampton:- Grey Wagtail

Meldon:- 3 House Martin

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Alphington:- Siskin

Wembury:- 2 House Martin, 2 Painted Lady

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Crownhill Down:- 2 Ringed Plover, 6 Mistle Thrush, Tree Pipit, Whinchat, Painted Lady, Emperor Dragonfly, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

River Otter:- 2 Beaver

Start Point:- 2 Grey Seal, Marbled White, Dark Green Frtillary, Hummngbird Hawkmoth

Hisley Wood, Bovey Valley:- 3 Large Skipper, 4 Ringlet, Comma

Great Plantation, Heathfield:- White Admiral, 2 Silver Washed Fritllary, 4 Large Skipper, 2 Ringlet, Comma

Ashclyst Forest:- White Admiral, Silver Washed Fritllary, Large Skipper, Ringlet

Slapton:- Norfolk Hawker ( dipping platform, Lower Ley )

Haldon:- Bordered Straw

Exminster Marshes:- Comma

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20.6.22, River Exe:- Spoonbll ( St. Thomas / St. Davids )

Stoke, nr. Hartland:- 4 Swallow, 3 House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 126 Manx Shearwater, Dunln, Sandwich Tern, Swift

nr. Lustleigh:- 2 Green Woodpecker

Sidmouth:- 4 Swift

Sidbury:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 8 Swallow, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 20 Azure Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly, 9 Mullein Moth ( caterpillar )

Noss Mayo:- Jay, 2 Panted Lady

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff, Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Slapton:- 2 Norfolk Hawker ( dipping platform, Lower Ley ), 20+ Scarlet Tiger Moth

Two Bridges:- Adder

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19.6.22, Willand:- RED KITE (  14:15, over )

South Huish:- 2 Tufted Duck, 6 Swift, Swallow, 10 House Martin

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 30 Manx Shearwater, Eider, 5 Mediterranean Gull, 5 Sandwich Tern

Brixham:- Mediterranean Gull

Knightshayes:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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18.6.22, Haytor Vale:- Cuckoo

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Manx Shearwater, Eider, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern, Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull, 2 Norfolk Hawker ( nr. dipping platform, Lower Ley ), Painted Lady ( large numbers )

Soussons:- 100+ Red Necked Footman

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17.6.22, Dawlish:- RED KITE

Brixham:- 20 Swift

Whiddon Down:- Swallow

Ideford Common:- 3 Nightjar ( also of interest, Glow Worm )

Bellever:- 2 Nightjar, Cuckoo, Roe Deer

Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, 12 Red Deer

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Eastern Bordered Straw

Slapton:- Norfolk Hawker

Torquay:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Challacombe:- 3 Marsh Fritillary

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16.6.22, Okehampton:- 8 Swift

Exeter:- RED KITE

Emsworthy Mire:- 4 Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, Redstart, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- Dunlin, Tree Pipit, 5 Wheatear, Reed Bunting, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Soussons:- Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, Swift, 2 Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart, 4 Tree Pipit, 2 Whinchat, 10+ Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, 10+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, 4+ Goldcrest, Crossbill, 2 Siskin, 2 Common Blue Butterfly, 3 Beautiful Demoiselle, 3 Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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15.6.22, Colebrook, Plympton:- RED KITE ( 15:30, over N. )

nr. Rousden:- RED KITE

Plympton:- 2 RED KITE ( 16:50 )

Tiverton:- 3 Grey Wagtail, 2 Dipper, Spotted Flycatcher

Yarner Woods:- 2 Redstart, Pied Flycatcher

Burrator:- Tawny Owl

Bovey Heathfield:- 2 Nightjar ( also of interest, Glow Worm )

Berry Head:- 5 Small Blue, Holly Blue, 3 Common Blue, 9 Painted Lady, 2 Marbled White, Hummingbrd Hawkmoth

St. Marychurch:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Kingskerswell:- 2 Marbled White, Small Skipper

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14.6.22, West Charleton:- 20+ Swift

Seaton Marshes:- RED KITE

Yar Tor:- Raven

Dartmeet:- 4 House Martin

Princetown:- 2 Swallow

nr. Holbeton:- RED KITE

Lower Cherrybrook Bridge:- 2 Raven

Moretonhampstead:- 4 Swift

Widecombe:- 10 Swift

Tavistock:- 4 Swift

Buckfast:- 2 House Martin

Cullompton:- RED KITE ( 15:00, over )

Trowlesworthy:- Cuckoo, Dipper, Wheatear, Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler

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

Slapton:- 6+ Mediterranean Gull, Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 3+ Blackcap, 5+ Whitethroat, 10+ Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Reed Bunting, Cinnabar Moth, Six Spot Burnet, Emperor Dragonfly, Black Tailed Skimmer

Dawlish:- Marbled White, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Plympton:- Peppered Moth, Pinion Streak Snout

Horrabridge:- High Brown Fritillary, Green Hairstreak

Challacombe:- Marsh Fritillary, Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Berry Head:- 2 Large Skipper

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13.6.22, Horsey Island, Braunton Burrows:- COLLARED PRATINCOLE

Cadover:- Cuckoo, Reed Warbler, 4 Redpoll

Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot:- 2 Swift, 4 Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff

Yarner Woods:- Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher, Marsh Tit

Challacombe Farm:- 2 RED KITE, Redstart

Steps Bridge, Dunsford Woods:- 4 Grey Wagtail, 7 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Marsh Tit, 2 Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Large Red Damselfly, Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Marbled White, Ringlet, Cinnabar Moth, Burnet Companion, Blood Vein, Six Spot Burnet

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12.6.22, Horsey Island, Braunton Burrows:- COLLARED PRATINCOLE, Dark Green Fritillary

Stover:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Totnes:- 4 Swift

Crownhill Down:- Swallow, Sand Martin, Tree Pipit, Wheatear, Mistle Thrush

Sidbury:- 5 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Dipper, 8 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Painted Lady, 4 Mullein Moth ( caterpillar )

Dawlish:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Brown Argus

Dawlish Warren:- Eyed Hawkmoth

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11.6.22, Patterson Cross, nr. Ottery:- RED KITE

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker

Horsey Island, Braunton Burrows:- COLLARED PRATINCOLE ( 15:00 )

Okehampton:- 4 Swift, Raven

Dousland:- Swallow

Slapton:- probable GREAT WHITE EGRET ( )8:00, over Stokeley SSW ), 10 Sanderlng, Black Tailed Skimmer, Lackey Moth ( caterpillar )

Cadover:- 20 Sand Martin, Painted Lady

Penn Moor:- 2 Raven, 25 Small Heath Butterfly

Emsworthy Mire:- Garden Warbler, Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 6+ House Martin, Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin, 4 Mullein Moth ( caterpillar )

Bystock Ponds, Exmouth:- Marbled White, Large Skipper, Small Heath, Beautiful Demoiselle, Emperor Dragonfly, Keeled Skimmer

Aish Tor:- 5 High Brown Fritillary

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- Scarce Chaser

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10.6.22, Okehampton:- Raven

Aveton Gifford:- Common Sandpiper, 4 Swallow, Raven

Labrador Bay:- Cuckoo

Cadover:- 3 Goosander, 4 Cuckoo, Wheatear ( juv. ), Garden Warbler, Whitethroat

Norsworthy / Crazywell Pool:- Cuckoo, Redstart, Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler

Emsworthy:- 2 Redstart

Soar / Starehole Bottom:- 5+ Swallow, Raven, Blackcap, 3+ Whitethroat, 4+ Pearl Bordered Fritillary, 3 Common Blue, Small Copper, 2 Large Skipper

Sidbury:- 3 Swift, 6 Swallow, 8 House Martin, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 4 Siskin, 5 Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly

Stover:- 4 Mandarin, Green Woodpecker, Jay, Red Eye Damselfly, Hairy Dragonfly, Four Spotted Chaser

River Otter:- 4 Goosander, Kingfisher, Beaver

Wembury:- 2+ Large Skipper, 2 Green Hairstreak

Dawlish:- Scarlet Tiger Moth

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9.6.22, Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, Mistle Thrush

Challacombe:- 2 Swallow

Shapley Common:- 4 Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- 2 Cuckoo, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart ( m. ), 12+ Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 8+ Chffchaff, 5+ Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest, 6+ Pied Flycatcher, 6+ Marsh Tit, 3+ Siskin

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8.6.22, Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Postbrdge:- Cuckoo, House Martin

Merripit Hill:- Swallow

South Huish / Thurlestone Bay:- Stock Dove, 3 Raven, 5 Rock Pipit

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker, Garden Warbler

Sidbury:- 8 Swallow, 7 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 6+ Siskin

Bellever:- Cuckoo, Roe Deer, 2 Beautiful Demoiselle

Plympton:- Mottled Beauty, Blood Vein

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7.6.22, Kingsbridge:- 4+ Swift

Gara Bridge:- 4 Dpper, Willow Warbler, Siskin

Heddon Valley:- High Brown Fritllary, Dark Green Frtillary

Lydford:- 10 Heath Fritillary

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6.6.22, Meldon Woods:- Blackcap, 7 Pied Flycatcher

Bellever:- Redstart

Harford Bridge, Peter Tavy:- 2 Swallow

Emsworthy Mire:- 4 Cuckoo

Sidford / Sidbury:- 2 Red Leg Partridge, 2 Stock Dove, 4 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

North Hallsands:- Swallow, 10+ House Martin, Raven, 3+ Rock Pipit, Whitethroat, 3 Reed Warbler, 10+ Painted Lady

Bovey, nr. Beer:- 2 Swallow, 4 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 3 Siskin, 5 Lizard, Spruce Carpet

Ilsington:- 8+ Painted Lady

Stover Canal:- Scarce Chaser

Stover:- Jay, Siskin, Emperor Dragonfly, Four Spotted Chaser, Black Tailed Skimmer

Heddon Valley:- High Brown Fritillary

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5.6.22, Aylesbeare Common:- 3 Tree Pipit, 5 Willow Warbler

Slapton:- Ringed Plover, 3 Sanderling, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Hopes Nose:- 14 Manx Shearwater, 3 Sandwich Tern, 10 Swift, Reed Warbler

Plympton:- Lime Hawk Moth, Small Square Spot, 2 Ingrailed Clay, Sharp Angled Peacock, Rivulet, Brown Silver Line, Foxglove Pug

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4.6.22, Colyton:- RED KITE ( over E. )

Okehampton:- Raven

Dawlish Warren:- 5 Sanderling, 6 Duinlin, Hobby, 9 Whitethroat, Reed Warbler

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, Garden Warbler

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3.6.22, Torquay:- 8+ House Martin ( Grand Hotel )

Modbury / Flete:- Green Woodpecker

Trendlebeare Down:- Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher

Axe Estuary:- ICELAND GULL

Burrator / Yennadon Down:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Siskin

Paignton:- RED KITE, 2 Swift

Soussons Plantation:- Redstart ( m. )

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Denham Bridge, River Tavy:- Kingfisher, Dipper

Heathfield:- 5+ Nightjar

Denbury:- 4 Swift, 12 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Common Blue

Challacombe Farm:- Green Woodpecker, Redstart, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 10+ Marsh Fritillary

Double Waters, River Tavy:- Dipper, 3 Grey Wagtail, Slow Worm, 3 Beautiful Demoiselle

East Budleigh Common:- Common Heath Moth

Slapton:- Azure Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle, Pale Tussock Moth, Six Spot Burnet

Newton Abbot:- 2 Five Spot Burnet Moth, Cinnabar

Grenofen:- 2 Beautiful Demoiselle ( River Walkham )

Prawle:- Thrift Clearwing Moth

RHS Rosemoor:- Currant Clearwing

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2.6.22, Okehampton:- 2 Swift

Cadover:- 3 Cuckoo

Puslinch:- Cuckoo

Cullompton:- OSPREY ( over E. )

South Milton Ley:- 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swift, 4 Swallow, 7 Blackcap, 3 Reed Warbler, 3 Sedge Warbler, 11 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Slapton:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, Azure Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Black Tailed Skimmer

Challacombe Farm:- Redstart ( m. ), Garden Warbler, Willow Warbler, Marsh Fritillary, Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Small Heath, Small Copper

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1.6.22, Cadover area:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, Dipper, 2 Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher

Thurlestone / South Huish:- Little Grebe, 7 Swift, 12 Swallow, 9 House Martin, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Exeter:- 6+ Swift

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Lydford Old Railway:- 6+ Heath Fritillary, Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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31.5.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Ideford Common:- Cuckoo

Hospit Cross, North Bovey:- RED KITE ( 12:00 )

The Warren, Noss Mayo:- 4 Whitethroat

Holwell Lawn:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Holwell Tor / Emsworthy:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo, Stock Dove, 10+ Swallow, 12+ House Martin, Raven, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 6+ Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Marsh Tit, Reed Bunting

Wembury:- Ringed Plover, 30 Dunlin, 10 Sanderling, 3 Whimbrel, Reed Warbler, 6 Large Skipper, Green Hairstreak

Plymouth:- RED KITE

Thurlestone:- 10 Swift

Emsworthy:- 4 Marsh Fritillary

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30.5.22, Challacombe Farm:- RED KITE ( 10:20 )

Headland Warren:- RED KITE ( 11:50, presumded same as at Challacombe )

Cadover:- 6+ Swift, 1+ Cuckoo, Swallow, 5+ Sand Martin, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting

Torquay:- RED KITE

River Dart:- 15+ Goosander

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail ( f. )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Buckland Valley, nr. Thurlestone:- 4 Green Woodpecker, 3 Swift, 3 Swallow, 5 House Martin, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 11 Chiffchaff, Mother Shipton Moth

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29.5.22, Trentishoe, N. Devon:- 4 BEE EATER ( over S.W. ), 13 RED KITE ( over E. )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 20+ Swallow / House Martin

Hopes Nose:- Eider ( imm. ), 30+ Common Scoter, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Grey Seal, Painted Lady

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28.5.22, Okehampton:- Raven

Newton Ferrers:- 2 Swift

Higher Compton, Plymouth:- RED KITE ( 14:20, over N.W. )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swift

Wigford Down / Dewerstone:- 5 Cuckoo, Pied Flycatcher

Seaton:- 27 RED KITE ( over W. )

Sourton Cross, nr. Okehampton:- RED KITE ( over A30 N.W. )

M5, nr. Bradninch:- RED KITE

Lustleigh:- 2 Swallow

River Bovey, Foxworthy:- Grey Wagtail, 8 Beautiful Demoiselle

Brixton:- 5 Privet Hawkmoth, 3 Eyed Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth

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27.5.22, Ermington:- 5 Swift

Yarner Woods:- 2 Pied Flycatcher

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Fingle Bridge:- Grey Wagtail

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo

Exminster Marshes:- Lapwing, Marsh Harrier, 2 Hobby, Swift, Swallow

River Otter:- 9 Goosander, 3 Kingfisher, Beaver ( imm. )

Slapton:- 5 Sanderling, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 100 Swift, Yellow Wagtail, Drinker Moth ( caterpillar )

Paignton:- Clouded Yellow

Shaugh Prior:- Bordered Straw

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26.5.22, Cuckoo Ball, Bittaford:- Cuckoo

Moorhaven:- 20 House Martin

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Widford Down:- 2 Mistle Thrush

Merrivale:- OSPREY

South Huish:- 4 Swift, 2 Swallow, 18 House Martin

Dawlish:- Water Vole ( Shutterton Creek )

Exminster Marshes:- Scarce Chaser

Plymouth:- Striped Hawkmoth

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25.5.22, Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, 2 Swallow

Crownhill Down:- Sanderling, 5 Dunlin, Ringed Plover

Honiton:- 2 RED KITE

Exeter:- 4 Swift

Stover:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Roe Deer

Great Torrington:- Holly Blue

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24.5.22, Ilsington:- 4 RED KITE ( over, 12:30 ), Stock Dove, Green Woodpecker, 10+ Swift, 10+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Siskin

Tavistock:- 4 Swift

Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Mistle Thrush

West Alvington:- 3 RED KITE

Pinnex Moor, Tiverton:- RED KITE ( 14:15 )

Dunscombe / Donkey Sanctuary:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 8 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 2 Raven, 8 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, Dingy Skipper, Common Blue, Painted Lady, Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

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23.5.22, Dawlish Warren:- 17 RED KITE

Torquay:- RED KITE, 2 Swift

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven, Blackcap

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Jay

Mansands:- Great Northern Diver

Bellever:- Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, 4 Roe Deer

Plympton:- RED KITE ( 15:40, over W. ), Bordered Straw, Grey Pine Carpet, Vines Rustic

Shaugh Prior:- Striped Hawkmoth, May Highflyer, 2 Silver Y Moth

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22.5.22, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Ugborough:- 2 Swift, 4+ Swallow, House Martin, 2 Whitethroat

Torquay:- Green Woodpecker

Plymouth:- Cuckoo ( Ham Woods ), 2 Striped Hawkmopth

Ilsington:- RED KITE ( over )

St. Marychurch:- 2 RED KITE ( over N., 15:00 ), 4 Swift

Hopes Nose:- Eider ( m., imm. )

South Huish:- 2 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Whitethroat

Crownhill Down:- 3 Sanderling, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Cuckoo

Hackney Marshes / Passage House:- 2 Wigeon, 2 Swift, 6 Swallow, 2 Sedge Warbler, 6 Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting ( m. ), Grass Snake

Plympton:- White Ermine Moth, Pinion Streaked Snout

Blackawton:- Vestal

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Clouded Yellow

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21.5.22, Okehampton:- Raven

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo, Redstart

Crownhill Down:- 2 Dunlin, Cuckoo

East Mill Tor:- 2 Raven

East Ockment Farm, Okehampton:- Cuckoo, 2 Swallow

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 4+ Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 5 Siskin

Sidmouth:- 3 Swift

Beer Head:- Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat, Reed Warbler

Aveton Gifford:- 2 RED KITE

Cadover:- Goosander, Green Woodpecker, Pied Flycatcher, Roe Deer

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 41 Manx Shearwater, Eider ( m., imm. ), 26 Common Scoter, Swift, 5 Swallow, Wheatear, Whitethroat, 3 Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise, Painted Lady

Pickwell, N. Devon:- Grass Snake

Plympton:- Privet Hawkmoth

Ham Woods, Plymouth:- Little Thorn

Meeth Quarry:- Wood White Butterfly

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20.5.22, Cadover:- Cuckoo, 4+ Swift, 6+ Sand Martin, 2 Raven, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Exmouth:- Yellow Leg Gull ( 1s., on rugby pitch )

Plympton:- 4 Swallow, 6+ House Martin, Goldcrest

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap

Dawlish Warren:- Small Copper, Common Blue

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19.5.22, Ideford Common:- 2 Nightjar

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone:- 2 Swift

Hatch Bridge:- 6 Swallow, 8 Sand Martin, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Holwell Tor:- 2 Cuckoo, 2 Stock Dove, Wheatear

River Otter:- Swift, 10+ Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 2 Beaver

Thurlestone:- Striped Hawkmoth

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18.5.22, nr. Barnstaple:- RED KITE

Thurlestone Bay:- Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, Swallow

Plymouth Sound:- Mediterranean Gull, 2 Raven

Exmouth:- 15 Whimbrel, Yellow Leg Gull, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Little Tern, 6 Sandwich Tern

Stoke Point:- Swift, 3 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 5+ Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher, Grey Seal, Painted Lady, Silver Y

nr. Shaugh Prior:- 4 Striped Hawkmoth, Eyed Hawkmoth, Dark Swordgrass, Painted Lady

Kingskerswell:- Painted Lady

Newton Abbot:- Holly Blue, Cinnabar Moth

Blackawton:- Striped Hawkmoth

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​17.5.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush

Slapton:- 3 Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, 20+ Swift, 10+ Swallow, Blackcap, 6+ Whitethroat, 6+ Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting

Berry Head:- Spotted Flycatcher

Old Walls, Widecombe:- 2 House Martin

Ponsworthy:- Cuckoo, 2 Dipper, 2 Mistle Thrush

Dawlish Warren:- Hobby

Aylesbeare:- Cuckoo, Nightjar, Tree Pipit

Bellever:- Cuckoo, 3 Nightjar

Crownhill Down:- 2 Cuckoo, 8 Swallow, Sand Martin, Tree Pipit

Emsworthy:- Cuckoo, Painted Lady

Two Bridges:- 4 Red Deer

Headland Warren:- 15 Red Deer

Newton Abbot:- 2 Painted Lady

Plymouth:- 2 Buff Tip ( Asda ), Striped Hawkmoth

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16.5.22, Wembury:- 9 Manx Shearwater, 6 Whimbrel, Sanderling

Alphington, Exeter:- 4 Swift

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 2 Swift, 4 Swallow, 14 House Martin, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Plympton:- 2 Swift

Mary Tavy:- 3 Swallow

Heckwood Tor:- Cuckoo

Merrivale Quarry:- Swallow

Bovey Heathfield:- Nightjar

Dartmouth:- Lesser Horseshoe Bat, 2 Common Pipistrelle

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15.5.22, Paignton:- 2 Swift

Plymouth Sound:- BLACK GUILLEMOTT ( s./pl., off Drakes Island )

Slapton:- Wheatear

Venford Reservoir:- RED KITE

Crownhill Down:- 2 Ringed Plover, 8 Dunlin

Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot:- 2 Swallow, Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Dawlish Warren:- ROSEATE TERN, 5 Great Northern Diver, Balearic Shearwater, Puffin, Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua

Thurlestone Bay:- RED KITE ( 09:35, over ), Manx Shearwater, 4 Whimbrel, 6 Swallow, House Martin

Hopes Nose:- 94 Manx Shearwater, Eider, Arctic Skua, Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift, 3 Swallow, Jay, Holly Blue

Berry Head:- Small Blue, Painted Lady, Wall Brown

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14.5.22, Plymouth Sound:- BLACK GUILLEMOTT ( s./pl., off Drakes Island )

Dawlish Warren:- Little Stint, Little Ringed Plover

Slapton:- CATTLE EGRET, 4 Dunlin, Ringed Plover 55 Sanderling, Whinchat

Burrator Reservoir:- 3 Cuckoo, 3 Redstart, 3 Tree Pipt, 5 Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher ( m. ), 2 Siskin

Hopes Nose:- Eider ( imm. m. ), 6 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, 11 Swallow, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Torquay:- Tawny Owl, 7+ Swift

Totnes:- 2 Swift

Colyton:- 40+ Swift, 4+ Spotted Flycatcher

South Huish:- Egyptian Goose

Thurlestone:- 4 Swift

River Otter:- 3 Beaver, Otter

Meeth Quarry:- Slow Worm, 10 Wood White

Berry Head:- 10+ Small Blue

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13.5.22, Dartmouth:- Lesser Whitethroat ( behind old water tower )

Slapton:- 4+ Swift

Challacombe Farm area:- 2 Cuckoo, 10+ Swallow, 2+ House Martin, Tree Pipit ( m. ), 3 Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. ), Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 5+ Willow Warbler

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Brixham:- 2+ Swift

Plymouth Sound:- BLACK GUILLEMOTT ( S/pl., N. of Drakes Island )

Thurlestone Bay:- Spoonbill

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12.5.22, Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Tawny Owl, 4 House Martin, Raven

Newton Ferrers:- 3 Swift

Noss Mayo:-  2 Swallow

Hound Tor:- 2 Cuckoo, Reed Bunting

Moretonhampstead:- 2 Swallow

Emsworthy Mire:- Green Woodpecker, 20 House Martin, 4 Mistle Thrush

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Whimbrel, Wheatear

Exminster Marshes:- Pink Footed Goose

River Otter:- Beaver

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11.5.22, Thurlestone Bay:- 14 Manx Shearwater

Seaton:- 23 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 23 Manx Shearwater,  9 Common Scoter, 21 Whimbrel, Dunlin, 3 Sandwich Tern, 15 Swift

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY, 2 Gadwall, Pintail, 2 Hobby, 5+ Swift

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10.5.22, North Molton:- RED KITE

Ebford:- TURTLE DOVE

Topsham:- RED KITE

Thurlestone Bay:- Whimbrel, 2 Swallow, Whitethroat

Barnstaple:- Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail

River Otter:- Beaver

Plympton:- Ruby Tiger Moth, Flame Carpet, Spruce Carpet, Double Striped Pug, White Spotted Pug, Heart & Dart, Willow Beauty

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9.5.22, Brixham:- RED KITE, 3 Swift

Colyton:- 3 Swift

Teignmouth:- 3 RED KITE

Totnes:- 6+ Swift

Clovelly:- RED KITE

Trendlebeare:- Cuckoo, 4+ Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, 4+ Willow Warbler

Yarner Woods:- Redstart, 3+ Pied Flycatcher, 5+ Siskin

Challacombe Farm:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 10+ Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Redstart, 2 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 3+ Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest, 3+ Redpoll

Headland Warren:- 2 Whinchat

Otter Estuary:- Mandarin ( m. )

Haytor:- 20 House Martin

Barnstaple:- OSPREY, 2 Dipper, 2 Otter

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8.5.22, Hopes Nose:- 2 Eider ( imm. ), Whimbrel, Wheatear, Whitethroat

Exeter:- 2 RED KITE, 6 Swift

Wigford Down / Cadworthy Wood:- 3+ Cuckoo, 4 Redstart ( m. ), 2 Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher ( m. )

Mudbank Lane, Exmouth:- Whimbrel, Yellow Legged Gull ( 1 s. )

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- 2 Wheatear

Ottery St. Mary:- RED KITE

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Swift, 5 Swallow

South Huish:- 8 Whimbrel, Wheatear

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Jay, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaf, Goldcrest, 4 Siskin, Roe Deer

Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot:- 2 Swallow, Raven, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 12+ Holly Blue

nr. Haytor:- Adder

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Holly Blue

Meeth Quarry:- Wood White

Plympton:- Small Phoenix, Treble Lines, Maidens Blush

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7.5.22, Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Whimbrel, 3 Dunlin, Rock Pipit, 2 Wheatear

Clennon Woods, Paignton:- Cuckoo

​Three Beaches, Torquay:- Wheatear

Slapton:- 2 Sanderling, 4 Whimbrel, 2 Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover, 6 Wheatear, Beautiful Demoiselle

South Huish:- 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Swallow, House Martin, 2 Raven, Blackcap, 3+ Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff

Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Cuckoo

Tamerton Foliot:- 2 Mandarin, Red Leg Partridge, Ringneck Parakeet

Hopes Nose:- 2 Eider ( imm. ), 8 Whimbrel, Purple Sandpiper, Swallow, 4 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Wall Brown

Plympton:- Silver Ground Carpet Moth, Purple Bar, Knot Grass, Small White Wave, Puss Moth

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6.5.22, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( from Bridge ), 2 Dunlin, Sanderling

Okehampton:- Raven

Cadover:- 2 Cuckoo, 3+ Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Bridestowe:- 2 Swallow

Postbridge:- Cuckoo

South Huish:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 3 Whimbrel, 2 Sand Martin, Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Sanderling, Dunlin, 4 Turnstone, 5 Swallow, 2 Whitethroat

Aveton Gifford:- Cuckoo

Parke, nr. Bovey Tracy:- Mandarin, Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- Egyptian Goose, 2 Hobby, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting

Brixham:- Swift

Emsworthy:- Cuckoo

Cann Woods, nr. Plympton:- 2 Jay, Blackcap

Yarner Woods:- Cuckoo, Grey Wagtail, 1+ Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 1+ Chiffchaff, 3+ Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher, Siskin

Bellever:- Cuckoo, 2 Mistle Thrush, Roe Deer, Adder

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5.5.22, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Sanderling, 6 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 6 Turnstone, 6 Swallow, 2+ Whitethroat

South Milton Ley:- Jay, 3 Blackcap, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Hobby

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Chiffchaff

Princetown area:- 2 Dipper, Blackcap, 3 Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 3+ Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 6+ Siskin, Redpoll, 3 Reed Bunting

Emsworthy:- Cuckoo ( m. ), Redstart ( m. ), 3+ Wheatear

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( from Bridge ), RING NECK DUCK, Pochard, 40+ Tufted Duck, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 10+ Swallow, 5+ Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 10+ Reed Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting, Otter

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Muslin Moth, 9 Hebrew Character, 14 Common Quaker, 3 Flame Shoulder, Early Grey, Buff Tip, Brindled Beauty, Green Carpet, Garden Carpet, Nut Tree Tussock, Lunar Marbled Brown, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Powdered Quaker

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4.5.22, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( from Bridge ), RING NECK DUCK, Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Lesser Whitethroat ( quarry )

Mansands:- Whimbrel, Reed Warbler

Beesands:- HOODED CROW

Modbury:- 4 Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff

Hopes Nose:- 2 Eider, Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit

Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo

Crownhill Down:- Sanderling, 14 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 2 Tree Pipit, Whinchat

Aveton Gifford:- 6 Whimbrel, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, Grasshopper Warbler

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Ringed Plover, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, Cuckoo

Exminster Marshes:- 8 Teal, Wigeon ( f. ), 111 Black Tailed Godwit, 18 Bar Tailed Godwit, 32 Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier, 2 Hobby, 4 Wheatear

South Huish:- 9 Bar Tailed Godwit, 11 Whimbrel, Dunlin, 10 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 2 Wheatear, Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 8 Turnstone, Common Sandpiper

Berry Head:- 4 Small Blue, 3 Holly Blue, 6 Common Blue, 2 Wall Brown, Small Copper

Plympton:- Chinese Character Moth, Clouded Drab

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3.5.22, Beesands:- HOODED CROW, Wheatear

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( from Bridge ), RING NECK DUCK, 2 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Whimbrel, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, Lesser Whitethroat ( m. ), Grey Seal

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff

Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Swallow, Raven, 2 Redstart, 5 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- Sanderling, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 19 Dunlin, 6 Ringed Plover, Cuckoo, Tree Pipit

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( m. ), 4 Egyptian Goose, 2 Wigeon, 6 Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier, 2 Hobby, 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 5 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 1+ Reed Bunting, Bank Vole, Large Red Dammselfly

Cadover area:- 3 Cuckoo, Grasshopper Warbler, Garden Warbler

East Budleigh Common:- Cuckoo

Black Hole Marsh:- Spoonbill, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 14+ Whimbrel

South Huish:- 21 Whimbrel, 16 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Dunlin, 18 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Sand Martin, 3 Wheatear, Blackcap, 3 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Black Redstart ( m., on rocks )

South Milton Ley:- Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo

Ingra Tor, Princetown Railway:- Cuckoo

Sourton:- Swallow

Mary Tavy:- Swallow

Shaugh Prior:- Lime Hawkmoth

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2.5.22, Beesands:- HOODED CROW

Sidmouth:- Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Whimbrel, Wheatear

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( from Bridge ), RING NECK DUCK, 3 Whimbrel

Crownhill Down:- 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 62 Dunlin, 7 Ringed Plover

Hopes Nose:- 27 Manx Shearwater, 2 Eider, 2  Puffin, 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Mansands:- 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Whimbrel

Dawlish Warren:- Sandwich Tern, Common Tern, Swallow, 8 Wheatear

Lane End, Dartmoor:- 3 Swallow

Horndon:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo

Tavy Cleave:- Cuckoo, Grey Wagtail

Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- Mandarin, Cuckoo, Redstart, 3 Tree Pipit, 3+ Blackcap,  Garden Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 5 Pied Flycatcher

Rillage Point:- 3,009 Swallow, 144 House Martin, 71 Sand Martin

Dawlish:- 4+ Siskin

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 8 Swallow, Blackcap, 7 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 4 Siskin

River Otter:- 5 Goosander ( f., 4 juv. ), Kingfisher, Dipper, Otter

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1.5.22, Beesands:- HOODED CROW ( field behind hide & on nearby rooftops )

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( from Bridge ), RING NECK DUCK ( Higher Ley, S. of Bridge ), 3 Red Throated Diver, 23 Manx Shearwater, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swift ( Torcross ), 10+ Swallow, House Martin, Otter ( Stokeley Hide )

Crownhill Down:- 2 Whimbrel, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 12 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 2 Cuckoo, Tree Pipit

Hopes Nose:- 2 Eider, 12 Common Scoter, Puffin, 3 Whimbrel, 32 Swallow, 2 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Mansands:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- 6 CATTLE EGRET, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Topsham:- Teal, 3 Tufted Duck, 80+ Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, Avocet, 2 Common Sandpiper, 15+ Swallow, 30+ Sand Martin, 4 House Martin

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swallow

South Huish:- 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, 7+ Whimbrel, Sedge Warbler

Berry Head:- 5+ Risso's Dolphin

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30.4.22, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( from Bridge ), RING NECK DUCK, Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, 10+ Swallow, 8+ Reed Warbler, Otter, Daubenton's Bat

Crownhill Down:- 3 Cuckoo, 3 Swallow, Tree Pipit, Whinchat, 3 Wheatear, Blackcap ( m. ), 6+ Willow Warbler

Beer Head:- 2 Redstart ( m. ), 2 Wheatear, 3 Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( m. ), 3 Egyptian Goose, 21 Teal, Ruff, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, 100 Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, 16 Whimbrel, 4 Hobby, Marsh Harrier, 10+ Swallow, 15+ House Martin, Whinchat

Prawle:- 2 Wheatear, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Spotted Flycatcher ( top of Pig's Nose Valley )

Blackingstone Rock area:- 2 Cuckoo

Soussons:- Mistle Thrush

Two Bridges:- Cuckoo

Yarner Woods:- Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Meldon Reservoir / Quarry:- Cuckoo, 7 Swallow, Redstart ( m. ), 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 5 Chiffchaff, 8 Willow Warbler

Postbridge area:- Cuckoo, 4 Swallow, House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 5 Wheatear, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Crossbill ( over )

Hopes Nose:- 4 Manx Shearwater, Whimbrel, 7 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Grey Seal

Headland Warren:- 20 Red Deer

Plympton:- Alder Moth, Flame Shoulder, Shuttle Shaped Dart

Brixton:- Chamomile Shark, Bloxworth Snout, Seraphim, May Highflyer

Shaugh Prior:- Emperor Moth, Mullein, Dark Swordgrass

Miltor Mator, nr. Dainton:- Grizzled Skipper

Newton Abbot:- Holly Blue

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29.4.22, Bennetts Cross area:- 3 Cuckoo, 2 Grasshopper Warbler

Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, 2 Wheatear, Whinchat

Challacombe Farm:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 3+ Stock Dove, 8+ Swallow, 2 Redstart, Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 4+ Willow Warbler, 4+ Redpoll, Reed Bunting

Matford Marsh:- WHITE STORK, Little Ringed Plover

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( m. ), 3 Egyptian Goose, 4 Hobby, 12 Swallow, 40 House Martin, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Trendlebeare Down:- Tree Pipit, 2+ Garden Warbler, Redpoll

Yarner Woods:- Red Leg Partridge, Raven, Tree Pipit, Redstart, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 7+ Pied Flycatcher

Start Point:- Black Redstart, 5 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler

Okehampton:- Raven

Cadover:- Goosander ( m. ), Cuckoo

Shaldon:- 2 Swallow, Blackcap

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 8+ Swallow, Whitethroat

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Ringed Plover, 5 Whimbrel

Trowlesworthy Farm:- 3+ Cuckoo

Orcombe Point:- Whitethroat

South Huish:- 2 Teal, Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, 200+ Swallow, 5 House Martin, Sand Mrtin, 3+ Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. ), 2 Sedge Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Whimbrel, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 6 Swallow, Whitethroat

Aveton Gifford:- Swallow, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat

Topsham:- GLOSSY IBIS, 3+ Whimbrel, 24 Greenshank, 2 Dunlin, 50 Black Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier, Chiffchaff

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( over Bridge, towards Gara Valley ), GLOSSY IBIS ( over Bridge, towards Lower Ley )

Haytor:- Cuckoo, Wheatear, Adder

St. Marychurch:- 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 10+ Holly Blue

Dawlish:- Broad Bodied Chaser

Berry Head:- 4 Small Blue

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28.4.22, Beer:- Grasshopper Warbler ( m., old cemetery )

Haytor:- Cuckoo, Raven

Crownhill Down:- 3 Dunlin, 2 Cuckoo, 5 Wheatear

Cadover area:- RED KITE, 8 Goosander ( f., 7 juv. ), 2 Cuckoo, Swallow, Sand Martin, House Martin, Dipper, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

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

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Bar Tailed Godwit

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, Common Scoter, 5 Whimbrel, 4 Grey Plover, Swift, Swallow, 2 House Martin, Whitethroat

South Huish:- 2 Teal, 3 Stock Dove, 35 Swallow, 15 House Martin, Wheatear ( f. )

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Swift

Berry Head:- 2 Small Blue Butterfly

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27.4.22, Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Manx Shearwater, 8 Common Scoter, 60+ Whimbrel, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat

South Huish:- 2 Teal, 5+ Whimbrel, 35+ Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, 2 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 4+ Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven

Churchstow:- 20+ Swallow

Wotter:- 6 Swallow

Ideford Common:- 6 Tree Pipit, Siskin, 2 Crossbill

Headland Warren:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow

Paignton:- 3 Swallow

Sidbury:- Siskin

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Whimbrel, 20 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 3 Wheatear ( m. ), Whinchat ( f. )

Black Hole Marsh:- Avocet, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank, Reed Warbler

Crownhill Down:- 2 Cuckoo, 5 Wheatear

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 5 Purple Sandpiper

Challacombe:- 2 Cuckoo, Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, Willow Warbler

South Milton Ley:- Swift ( seaward end )

26.4.22, Beer Head:- Redstart ( m. ), 2 Wheatear

Exminster Marshes:- WHITE STORK ( colour ringed ), 2 Egyptian Goose, 3 Whimbrel, Dunlin

Prawle:- Wheatear, Garden Warbler

Yarner Woods:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Redstart, 4 Tree Pipit, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 10+ Pied Flycatcher

South Huish:- Little Ringed Plover, 7 Teal, 2 Whimbrel, 5 Swallow, 3 House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 20 Manx Shearwater, 2 Velvet Scoter, Common Scoter, 20+ Whimbrel, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, Arctic Tern, Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow, 4 Raven, Whitethroat

Seaton:- CATTLE EGRET ( over )

Axe Estuary:- 3 Whimbrel

Otter Estuary:- 2 Teal, 15+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Mistle Thrush, 3 Wheatear, 8+ Blackcap, 3+ Reed Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, 2+ Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Endsleigh:- 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 4 Raven, Chiffchaff, Comma

Aylesbeare Common:- 2 Siskin, Adder

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 7 Swallow, House Martin, Dipper, Blackcap, 7+ Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Siskin, 3 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3+ Swallow, Whitethroat, 2 Muslin Moth, 16 Hebrew Character, 14 Common Quaker, Powdered Quaker, Streamer, 2 Early Grey, Marbled Brown, Powdered Quaker

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25.4.22, Thurlestone Bay:- 15 Manx Shearwater, 8 Common Scoter, 2 Puffin, Sandwich Tern, 22+ Whimbrel, Whitethroat

South Huish:- 9 Teal, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 3 Wheatear, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 4+ Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Berry Head:- 3 Wheatear

Crownhill Down:- 2 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 2 Cuckoo, 6 Wheatear

nr. Babbacombe:- Grasshopper Warbler

Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- 2 Whinchat

Yarner Woods:- Redstart, 3 Blackcap, 2 Pied Flycatcher

Trendlebeare Down:- 3 Tree Pipit, Willow Warbler

Exeter Canal:- 4 Ruff, 2 Swallow

Soar:- 6 Whimbrel,  Hobby, Wheatear

South Milton Ley:- 2 Grey Partridge

Kingsett Down, Mary Tavy:- Cuckoo, 2 Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- WHITE STORK ( colour ringed )

Beer Head:- 5 Wheatear, Redstart ( m. ), 3 Rock Pipit, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

Seaton Marshes:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. )

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 5 Whitethroat, 6+ Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, 3 Roe Deer

Newton Abbot:- 2 Holly Blue

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

Exminster Marshes:- 12 CATTLE EGRET, 63 Teal, 3 Tufted Duck, 2 Gadwall, 4 Ruff, 33+ Whimbrel, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 21 Black Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier,  2 Swallow, 2 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Reed Warbler

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

Gutter Tor:- RED KITE ( 12:25, over N. )

Paignton:- 2 Swallow

Saltern Cove, Torbay:- Whimbrel

Clearbrook:- RED KITE ( 13:00, over )

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Egyptian Goose, Stock Dove

South Huish:- Swallow, 3 House Martin, 2 Wheatear, 2 Yellow Wagtail ( inc. a "Channel" Wagtail, 4 White Wagtail, Whinchat ( f. ), 2 Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat

Berry Head:- Red Throated Diver, 100+ Manx Shearwater, 5 Common Scoter, 2 Great Skua, 3 Swallow

Crownhill Down:- 5 Dunlin, 4 Cuckoo, 9 Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. ), Grasshopper Warbler

Hopes Nose:- Red Throated Diver, 26 Manx Shearwater, 2 Eider, 3 Whimbrel, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow,2 Blackcap Lesser Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff ( also of interest "Blue" Fulmar )

Marldon, Paignton:- RED KITE

River Otter:- Goosander, Sand Martin, Blackcap, Otter

Prawle:- Grey Plover, Wheatear, Chiffchaff, 2 Holly Blue

Newton Abbot:- Holly Blue

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23.4.22, Clennon Valley, Paignton:- Cuckoo ( m. )

Crownhill Down:- 3 Dunlin, Swallow, 3 Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. ), Reed Bunting

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 12 CATTLE EGRET, 5 RED KITE, 34 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 3 Egyptian Goose, 4+ Whimbrel, 25 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 3 Ruff, Hobby, Marsh Harrier, Swallow, Sand Martin, 50 House Martin, 5 Wheatear, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

South Huish:- 6 Teal, Whimbrel, 9 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2+ Swallow, 5 House Martin, 3 Yellow Wagtail ( inc. Blue Headed ), 3 White Wagtail, 8+ Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, Whitethroat

Passage House Inn, River Teign:- Spotted Redshank, 5 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Wheatear ( m. )

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Sanderling, 3 Ringed Plover, 3 Whimbrel, 3 Sandwich Tern, Cuckoo, 4 Swallow, Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Great Hill, Torquay:- RED KITE, Swallow, House Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Common Scoter, 23+ Whimbrel, 2 Turnstone, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

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

St. Saviours Bridge, River Otter:- BLACK KITE ( S. ), RED KITE ( N. ), Swallow, Sand Martin

Challacombe:- Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

River Otter:- Goosander, 3 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, Beaver

Newton Abbot:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Holly Blue

Plympton:- Common Pug, Oak Tree Pug

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22.4.22, Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, Whimbrel, House Martin

Exminster Marshes:- Sedge Warbler

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

Cadover:- 10+ Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, 3 Willow Warbler

Portworthy area:- Mediterranean Gull, 6+ Sand Martin, House Martin, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 4+ Siskin

Saltern Cove:- Wheatear

Paignton:- RED KITE

Wotter:- Jay, Mistle Thrush

Passage House Inn, River Teign:- Spotted Redshank, 6 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper

Plym Estuary:- Whimbrel

Brixham:- RED KITE

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- 2 Wheatear, Whitethroat

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Stock Dove, Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 10 Manx Shearwater, 65 Common Scoter, 2 Wigeon, 20 Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow, Wheatear, Whitethroat

Crownhill Down:- Cuckoo, 4 Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. ), Grasshopper Warbler, 7 Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- OSPREY, 18 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Little Grebe, Jack Snipe, Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 7 Whimbrel, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier, Swallow, 15+ Sand Martin, House Martin, 4 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Hopes Nose:- 16 Manx Shearwater, 2 Eider, Whimbrel, Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Grey Seal

Baggator Farm, Peter Tavy:- RED KITE, Cuckoo, Swallow, 2 Raven, Brimstone Moth

Brixton:- Mullein Moth, Purple Thorn, Delicate, Scalloped Hazel

Brixham:- Bloxworth Snout

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21.4.22, Wigford Down / Cadover Bridge:- RED KITE ( 08:25 - 08:40, over S.E. )

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Passage House Inn, River Teign:- Spotted Redshank, 6 Greenshank

Thurlestone Bay:- 11 Manx Shearwater, 4 Common Scoter, 5 Whimbrel, 8 Swallow

Yarner Woods:- Redstart, 2 Tree Pipit, 3+ Pied Flycatcher

Emsworthy:- House Martin, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 10+ Wheatear, 3 Redstart, 3+ Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 10+ Willow Warbler

Thorndon Cross, nr. Okehampton:- House Martin

Crownhill Down:- RED KITE, Cuckoo

Challacombe Farm:- Tawny Owl, Cuckoo, Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Black Redstart, Redstart, Dipper, Small Copper

Soussons:- Cuckoo

Exminster Marshes / Exe Estuary:- 14 CATTLE EGRET, 2 GARGANEY

Hopes Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 20 Manx Shearwater, 2 Eider, Purple Sandpiper, 3 Whimbrel, Arctic Skua, 21 Swallow, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Grey Seal

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

Plympton:- Muslin Moth, V Pug

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20.4.22, Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 2 Raven

Beardon, Lydford:- Swallow

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Endsleigh Garden Centre, Ivybridge:- 2 Swallow

Lukesland, Ivybridge:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail

Black Down:- 6 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- 12 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Little Grebe, 76 Teal, Wigeon, Shoveler, 3 Gadwall, Green Sandpiper, 8+ Whimbrel, House Martin, 2 Sedge Warbler

Challacombe Farm / Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, Dipper, 2 Redstart ( m. ), 4 Wheatear ( 3 m., f. ), 2 Whinchat ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler, Redpoll

Emsworthy:- Redstart ( m. )

Crownhill Down:- Cuckoo, 5 Jay, Blackcap, Chifffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler

Little Dartmouth, Dartmouth:- 10+ Swallow, Mistle Thrush, 10+ Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 4+ Chiffchaff, 2 Holly Blue

Slapton:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 6+ Manx Shearwater, 3 Gadwall, 8+ Sandwich Tern, 6+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Raven, 2 Wheatear, 10+ Blackcap, 12+ Reed Warbler, Whitethroat, 8+ Chiffchaff, 4+ Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting, Grey Seal

Two Bridges area:- 2 Cuckoo, 5 Swallow, 4 Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler

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19.4.22, Churchstow:- Swallow

Halwill:- Grasshopper Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Siskin

Black Hole Marsh:- Sand Martin

Exmouth:- 4 Whimbrel ( Mudbank Lane ), 6 Sandwich Tern

Exminster Marshes:- RED KITE ( 15:50 ), 5 CATTLE EGRET, 3 Little Grebe, 2 Garganey, 94 Teal, 3 Shoveler, Wigeon, 2 Ringed Plover, 12 Whimbrel, 7 Grey Plover, 3 Common Sandpiper, 120 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, Hobby, 2 House Martin, Whinchat ( m. ), 2 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler

Bovey Tracey:- RED KITE

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Emsworthy:- 2 Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Pied Flycatcher

Cadover:- 5 Swallow, 6 Sand Martin, 4 House Martin

West Charleton Marsh:- Cuckoo

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 29 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 2 Whimbrel

South Huish:- 3 Teal, 50 Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Reed Warbler, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 3 Swallow, Dipper, 3 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin

Newton Abbot:- Blackcap, Holly Blue

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Chiffchaff, 8 Hebrew Character Moth, Small Quaker, Clouded Drab, 2 Early Grey, Common Quaker

Torquay:- 3 Hedgehog

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18.4.22, Fremington:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS ( Saltpill duck pond )

Taw Estuary:- Common Sandpiper

Dawlish Warren:- RED KITE, Common Sandpiper, Swallow, 10 Jay, Wheatear

Slapton:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, OSPREY, RED KITE ( 10:40, over N. ), 2 Turnstone, 5 Swallow, 3 Wheatear

Cox Tor:- Cuckoo, Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Emsworthy:- Stock Dove, Swallow, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Wheatear, 3+ Redstart, 2+ Blackcap, 6+ Chiffchaff, 15+ Willow Warbler, Redpoll

Yarner Woods:- Tree Pipit, Redstart, 2 Pied Flycatcher

Widdecombe:- Swallow

Challacombe Farm:- Redstart

Two Bridges:- Cuckoo

Headland Warren:- Whinchat, 5 Wheatear

Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, Little Ringed Plover, Whimbrel, 20+ Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Dunlin, Sandwich Tern, 2 Marsh Harrier, Short Eared Owl, 2+ Sedge Warbler

Ideford Common:- 7 Tree Pipit, Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 142 Manx Shearwater, 5 Common Scoter, 20 Turnstone, 2 Swallow, 2 Tree Pipit

Mansands:- RED KITE

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 Gadwall, 22 Teal, 2 Reed Warbler

Blackhole Marsh:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. )

Colyford / Bridge Marshes:- Barnacle Goose, Marsh Harrier, 50+ Swallow / House Martin / Sand Martin, Lesser Whitethroat

Hopes Nose:- Manx Shearwater, 2 Eider ( m., imm. ), 7 Purple Sandpiper, 5 Wheatear, 2 Grey Seal

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17.4.22, Exmouth:- RED KITE

Exminster Marshes:- 8 CATTLE EGRET ( opposite Lions Rest ), RED KITE, 3 Whimbrel, 9 Jay, Wheatear ( m. ), Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Blackcap

Taw Estuary:- 5 Whimbrel, 62 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Sedge Warbler, 9 Reed Warbler, Whitethroat

Crownhill Down:- Cuckoo, Grasshopper Warbler ( m. )

Cadover area:- Cuckoo, 2 House Martin, Grasshopper Warbler ( m. )

Exe Estuary:- RED KITE ( 11:30 ), 5 Whimbrel, 8 Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 48 Manx Shearwater, 2 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 12 Comon Scoter, 2 Whimbrel, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Sandwich Tern, Arctic Tern, 4 Swallow

Sidmouth area:- RED KITE, 3 Purple Sandpiper, Tree Pipit, Crossbill, Siskin

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Postbridge:- Mistle Thrush

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl

Sidbury / Harcombe:- 6 Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 5 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 4 Siskin, Roe Deer, Holly Blue

Start Point:- possible STONE CURLEW ( heard only ), Whimbrel, Swallow, Raven, Ring Ouzel ( f. at lighthouse ), 2 Wheatear, Whitethroat

East Soar / Soar Mill Cove:- 2 RED KITE ( over E. ), 2 Swallow, Wheatear, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Wall Brown

Headland Warren:- 10 Red Deer

Plympton:- Purple Thorn, Brindled Pug

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16.4.22, Cadover area:- Goosander, Cuckoo, 6 Sand Martin, 8 Wheatear, Grasshopper Warbler ( m. ), 13 Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- Tree Pipit, Grasshopper Warbler ( m. )

Exmouth:- RED KITE

Cosdon:- 2 Raven

Burrator Reservoir:- Green Woodpecker ( f. ), 2 Redstart ( m. ), Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- Greylag, Red Breasted Merganser ( f. ), Common Sandpiper, Spotted Redshank, 3 Whimbrel, 7 Greenshank

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl

Trendlebeare:- Raven, Tree Pipit, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 4+ Willow Warbler

Colyford:- 2 RED KITE

Yarner Woods:- Mandarin, Tawny Owl, Mistle Thrush, Redstart, 2 Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, 3+ Pied Flycatcher

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Hopes Nose:- 2 Eider ( imm., m. ), 3 Common Scoter, 2 Puffin, 3 Whimbrel, 4 Swallow, 2 Grey Seal, 3 Harbour Porpoise

 

 

15.4.22, Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

 

 

Lopwell / Maristow:- OSPREY ( dam area, 11:20 ), 4 Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 4 Raven, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

Cadover:- 3 Sand Martin

Dawlish Warren:- Sanderling, Turnstone, Swallow

Hopes Nose:- 2 Eider ( imm., m. ), Great Northern Diver, 17 Manx Shearwater, 4 Pale Belly Brent Goose, 13 Common Scoter, 3 Puffin, Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Tree Pipit, 8 Common Dolphin

Crownhill Down:- Cuckoo, 4 Willow Warbler

Plym Estuary:- Swalow, Whitethroat

East Soar:- Swallow, Raven, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. ), Siskin ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay

Thurlestone Bay:- 24 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, Tufted Duck

Otterton area:- 3 Red Leg Partridge, 2 Stock Dove, Swallow, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, 4 Roe Deer, 6 Hare

Burrator area:- Redstart ( m. ), Pied Flycatcher ( f. ), Roe Deer

Plympton:- 2 House Martin, Spruce Carpet Moth, Herald

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14.4.22, Dawlish Warren:- Long Tailed Duck

Hopes Nose:- 2 Eider ( imm., m. ), 14 Common Scoter, Puffin, 3 Sandwich Tern, 5 Swallow, Wheatear ( f. ), Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler, Grey Seal

East Soar:- 6 Swallow, Grasshopper Warbler ( m. ), 2 Sedge Warbler ( m. ), 5 Whitethroat, 21 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Reed Warbler ( m. )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven, Mistle Thrush

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- 5 Sandwich Tern, Whitethroat

Tottiford Reservoir:- 2 Goldeneye, Mistle Thrush

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 8 Mandarin, 2 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit ( s/pl. ), 3 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

St. Marychurch:- Blackcap ( m. ), Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Manx Shearwater, White Wagtail

South Huish:- 10 Teal, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Raven, Blackcap ( m. ), Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

South Milton Ley:- 2 Jay, Blackcap ( m. ), Sedge Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Topsham:- 3 Egyptian Goose, 13 Greenshank, 2 Avocet, Spotted Redshank, 4 Sand Martin, 3 Willow Warbler

Trendlebeare Down:- Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Cadover:- Cuckoo, Swallow, 2 House Martin, Sand Martin, 3 Ring Ouzel

Mansands:- Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Roe Deer

Kingsbridge:- Holly Blue

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13.4.22, Plymouth:- Chiffchaff

Hopes Nose:- 2 Whimbrel, 6 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Wheatear, Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

Crownhill Down:- Cuckoo ( m. ), Tree Pipit

East Soar / Starehole Valley:- 2 Swallow, Black Redstart, Ring Ouzel ( Starehole ), Grasshopper Warbler ( m. ),  Sedge Warbler, 7+ Whitethroat, 15 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Lower Tamar Lake:- Tawny Owl, Jay, Marsh Tit, 2+ Willow Warbler

Burrator area:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 6 Jay, Redstart, 4 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler

Prawle Point:- 25 Common Scoter, 2 Whitethroat

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- Turnstone, 12 Purple Sandpiper

Rillage Point:- 31 Swallow, 18 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, Tree Pipit, Grasshopper Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, 11 Wigeon, 170 Teal, 5 Shoveler, Gadwall, 60+ Black Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier

Cadover:- Cuckoo, Swallow, Sand Martin, Willow Warbler

Coombe Celars, Teign Estuary:- Spotted Redshank, Whimbrel, Sandwich Tern, Willow Warbler

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12.4.22, Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

Berry Head:- Whitethroat ( m. )

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- Little Ringed Plover, 4 Red Breasted Merganser, 2 Mandarin, Sanderling, Whimbrel, 7 Greenshank, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Common Sandpiper, Snipe, Sand Martin, Reed Warbler

Cadover:- Cuckoo ( m. ), 4+ Sand Martin, Raven, Wheatear, 2+ Chiffchaff, 3+ Willow Warbler

Peak Hill / Mutters Moor, Sidmouth:- Redstart ( f. ), 2 Willow Warbler, Crossbill

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, Chiffchaff

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 2 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Rillage Point, N. Devon:- 44 Swallow, 95 Sand Martin, 17 House Martin, Wheatear, 4 Tree Pipit, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Siskin

Colyford Common:- Redstart

West Charleton Marsh:- Pintail, 4 Gadwall, 2 Wigeon, 33 Teal, 3 Sandwich Tern, Sedge Warbler

East Soar:- 2 House Martin, Black Redstart, Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler

Soar Mill Cove:- Swallow, Wheatear, Whitethroat

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Manx Shearwater, 3 Black Throated Diver, 18 Common Scoter, 2 Long Tailed Duck, Pintail, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 65 Sandwich Tern, Common Tern

River Otter:- 2 Goosander, 3 House Martin, 7 Sand Martin, Blackcap

Aveton Gifford:- Kingfisher

South Huish:- 23 Teal, House Martin, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Sidbury:- Swallow, Raven, Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin

Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, 22 Wigeon, 108 Teal, 12 Shoveler, 2 Pintail, 3 Gadwall, Green Sandpiper, 170+ Sand Martin

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11.4.22, Seaton:- 11 Manx Shearwater, 7 Common Scoter, Wigeon, 2 Teal, 2 Whimbrel, 5 Arctic Skua, 2 Common Tern, 14 Sandwich Tern

Sidmouth:- 3 Manx Shearwater, 20 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 5 Common Scoter, 4 probable Gadwall, 3 Pintail, Whimbrel, 33 Sandwich Tern, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Saltram:- Swallow

Shoalstone, Brixham:- 2 Manx Shearwater, Sandwich Tern

Fingle Woods:- Pied Flycatcher ( m. )

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 6 Purple Sandpiper

Prawle Point:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Red Throated Diver, 201 Manx Shearwater, 97 Common Scoter, 4 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, 87 Whimbrel, 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Arctic Skua, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 19 Sandwich Tern

West Charleton Marsh:- Wigeon, Gadwall, 4Teal, 4 Whimbrel ( over ), Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2+ Chiffchaff ( note hide access is flooded )

Hopes Nose:- 50 Manx Shearwater, 10 Sandwich Tern

Western Approach, Plymouth:- Blackcap ( m. )

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull, Reed Warbler

nr. Loddiswell:- 3 RED KITE

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 GARGANEY ( m., f. ), 4 Black Throated Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Manx Shearwater, Long Tailed Duck ( f. ), 267 Common Scoter, 9 Pintail, 10 Gadwall, 10 Shoveler, 23 Whimbrel, 4 Arctic Skua, 22 Sandwich Tern

Mansands:- 15 Manx Shearwater, 2 Little Grebe, 4 Gadwall, 6 Sandwich Tern, Wheatear ( f. ), Rock Pipit, Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff

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10.4.22, East Soar / Starehole Valley:- 2 Swallow, Tree Pipit, 40 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, Spoonbill, 3 Little Grebe, 3 Egyptian Goose, 110 Teal, 9 Wigeon, 12 Shoveler, 2 Pintail, 2 Gadwall, 7 Tufted Duck, Snipe, Water Rail, Marsh Harrier, 2 Swallow, White Wagtail

Paignton:- OSPREY ( over )

Beer Head:- 4 Swallow, 15 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Berry Head:- 3 Wheatear ( m., 2 f. )

Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 7 Greenshank

Cadover:- Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 4 Reed Bunting

Newton Abbot:- Blackcap

Slapton:- Swallow

Start Point:- Manx Shearwater, Great Skua

Brixham:- Swallow

St. Marychurch:- Willow Warbler

Newton Ferrers:- 2 Green Woodpecker

Hopes Nose:- 125+ Manx Shearwater, Purple Sandpiper, Whimbrel,  6 Wheatear ( 4 m., 2 f. ), Harbour Porpoise

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Stock Dove, 4+ Chiffchaff, 3 Roe Deer

Teignmouth:- RED KITE ( over ), Comma

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9.4.22, Slapton:- 3 Sandwich Tern, Swallow

Dawlish Warren:- Whimbrel, Knot

Torquay:- Swallow ( Plainmoor )

South Milton Ley:- 2 Blackcap, Willow Warbler

Lustleigh:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

Hopes Nose:- Purple Sandpiper, Sandwich Tern, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, Spoonbill, 3 Egyptian Goose, 4+ Wigeon, 2 Shoveler ( m., f. ), 2 Gadwall, Water Rail, Dunlin, 2+ House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Yarner Woods:- 2 Mandarin, 1+ Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, 6+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Marsh Tit, Redpoll, 3+ Siskin

South Milton Ley:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 3 Swallow, White Wagtail

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 16 Dunlin

River Teign:- Spotted Redshank, Greenshank

Hound Tor:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Roe Deer

Start Point / Lannacombe:- 7 Small Copper, 9 Wall Brown

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8.4.22, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Paignton:- Willow Warbler

Colyford:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m., Bridge Marsh )

Meldon Reservoir:- Raven, Grey Wagtail

Okehampton Moor:- Raven, 2 Wheatear

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7.4.22, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( Topsham & Powderham ), Caspian Gull ( 1 w., Cockwood Steps )

Cadover area:- Goosander, 2 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- OSPREY ( over ), Spoonbill

Lopwell / Maristow:- 4 Raven, 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Sidmouth:- 4+ Purple Sandpiper ( Connaught Gardens )

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6.4.22, Yarner Woods:- 2 Mandarin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, OSPREY, Spoonbill, 4 Swallow, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Topsham:- Pintail, Spotted Redshank, 4 Greenshank, 12 Avocet, Snipe, 5 Sand Martin, 2 Mistle Thrush

Exe Estuary:- 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 8 Sandwich Tern

Dawlish Warren:- Caspian Gull

Preston, Torbay:- 10 Sandwich Tern

Seaton:- 74 Manx Shearwater

Noss Mayo:- Comma

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5.4.22, Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, 6 Tufted Duck

Seaton Marshes:- Ruff, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, 4+ Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- Sand Martin, 4 Redwing, 27 Fieldfare, Wheatear, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Furzeacre Wood, nr. Plympton:- 3 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Newton Abbot:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff

South Huish / Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Turnstone, 4 Snipe

Thurlestone Village:- Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff

Woodmanton, Woodbury:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Blackhill Quarry )

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

Topsham:- 4 Egyptian Goose

Dawlish Warren:- Caspian Gull

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4.4.22, Slapton:- 8+ CATTLE EGRET ( Stokeley Pond / Mattiscombe Farm )

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Cadover:- Sand Martin, Willow Warbler

Plympton:- Raven

Hope Cove:- Manx Shearwater, Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 18 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua

Aveton Gifford:- Swallow

Exe Estuary:- Red Breasted Merganser

Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, Spoonbill, 2 Egyptian Goose, Water Rail, Marsh Harrier, Willow Warbler

Otterton:- Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 2 Raven, 3 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest, 4 Roe Deer

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3.4.22, Dawlish Warren:- Grey Plover, Green Woodpecker, Rock Pipit

Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE

South Milton Village:- 2 GARGANEY ( m., f. )

Torrington Common:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )

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2.4.22, Crownhill Down area:- Pintail, 32 Golden Plover, 3 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Teignmouth:- Sandwich Tern

Hopes Nose:- Eider ( f. ), 6 Purple Sandpiper, Wheatear ( m. ), Black Redstart ( f. ), 2 Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, Spoonbill, Ruff, Spotted Redshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Marsh Harrier, 7 Sand Martin

Dawlish Warren:- Velvet Scoter, Black Redstart ( m. )

Hope Cove:- 109 Manx Shearwater

Aveton Gifford:- 4 Egyptian Goose, Green Sandpiper, Reed Bunting

Meldon Reservoir:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( f. ), 5 Mistle Thrush, 2 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap ( m. ), 5 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Cox Tor:- Wheatear ( m. ), 2 Hare

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1.4.22, Slapton:- 5 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Sandwich Tern, Brambling ( over )

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

Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, Spoonbill, 185 Teal, 84 Wigeon, 37 Shoveler, 6 Pintail,  Ruff, Water Rail, 2 Marsh Harrier, Swallow, Sand Martin, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Haytor:- 2 Raven

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Sand Martin, Raven, Wheatear, 2 Reed Bunting

Aveton Gifford:- 4 Egyptian Goose

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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31.3.22, Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

East Portlemouth:- Swallow, 2 Raven, Wheatear

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30.3.22, Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, Spoonbill, 3 Egyptian Goose, 160 Teal, 92 Wigeon, 48 Shoveler, 6 Pintail, 4 Tufted Duck, Little Ringed Plover, Ruff, 2 Marsh Harrier, Swallow, Raven, Wheatear

Slapton:- 9 CATTLE EGRET ( Hartshorn / Ireland Bay ), RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay ), 10+ Gadwall, 4 Pochard, 80+ Tufted Duck, 3 Sandwich Tern, Green Woodpecker, Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 10+ Chiffchaff, 3+ Willow Warbler

Black Hole Marsh:- 4 Barnacle Goose, 11 Shoveler, Little Ringed Plover ( later at Colyford Common ), Ruff, Bar Tailed Godwit, 80+ Black Tailed Godwit

Colyton:- probable OSPREY ( over NNW )

South Huish:- 10+ Teal, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Raven, 3+ Wheatear, White Wagtail, Water Pipit, 4+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Hatch Bridge, River Avon:- 3 Egyptian Goose, 2 Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff

Soar:- Red Leg Partridge, 7 Wheatear ( m. ), 4 Blackcap, 19 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Countess Weir:- Green Sandpiper

Headland Warren:- 3 Wheatear

Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Prawle:- 16+ Wheatear, Black Redstart, 6+ Chiffchaff, 2 Harbour Porpoise

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29.3.22, Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE, Spoonbill, Water Rail, 2 Marsh Harrier, 4 Swallow, 13+ Sand Martin

Torquay:- 2 Redwing ( over )

Hopes Nose:- Wheatear ( m. ), Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, Chiffchaff

Beer Head:- 2 Wheatear

Wrafton:- 3 GARGANEY, Marsh Harrier

Bagator, Peter Tavy:- Grey Wagtail

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Seaton Wetlands:- 4 Barnacle Goose

Topsham:- 20+ Sand Martin

South Huish:- 2 GARGANEY, Little Ringed Plover, 5 Wheatear

West Charleton Marsh:- Pintail, Teal, Water Rail, Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 3+ Chiffchaff, 3  Roe Deer

Plympton:- Silver Y Moth, Water Carpet, Oak Beauty, Double Striped Pug

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28.3.22, East Portlemouth:- 2 Wheatear

Woodmanton, Woodbury:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Blackhill Quarry )

Cadover / Crownhill Down area:- Pintail ( m. ), 25 Teal, 2 Sand Martin, 20 Redwing, 13 Fieldfare, 2 Wheatear, 5 Chiffchaff

River Plym:- Dipper

Beer:- OSPREY ( 14:40, over E. towards Seaton )

South Huish:- 3 Shoveler ( m. ), 4 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Swallow, 3 Sand Martin

Black Hole Marsh, Seaton Wetlands:- Ruff, Bar Tailed Godwit

Exminster Marshes:- SPOTTED CRAKE ( nr. fishermans car park ), 84 Wigeon, 190 Teal, 11 Pintail, 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Marsh Harrier, Swallow, 35 Sand Martin

Burrator:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Raven, Mistle Thrush

Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- Green Woodpecker

Otterton area:- Red Leg Partridge, 2 Raven, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 7 Hare

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, 4 March Moth, 2 Engrailed, 11 Hebrew Character, 11 Common Quaker, 9 Early Grey, 3 Oak Beauty, 2 Small Quaker, 3 Dotted Border, Clouded Drab, Brindled Pug

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27.3.22, Slapton:- Hen Harrier ( m. )

Seaton:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( imm., over W. ), OSPREY

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, Marsh Harrier

Brixham Breakwater:- 9 Purple Sandpiper, 3+ Turnstone

Exmouth:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( imm., over )

South Huish:- Water Pipit

Seaton Marshes:- Ruff, Grenshank, Water Rail, Green Woodpecker

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26.3.22, Slapton:- 7 CATTLE EGRET ( from roost ), RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay ), Pochard, Swallow, 5 Siskin

Hope's Nose:- Eider ( f. ), 3 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart ( f. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )

Colyton:- RED KITE

River Otter:- Goosander, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker

Stalldown, Cornwood:- 100 Golden Plover

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 Roe Deer

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25.3.22, Starcross:- 89 CATTLE EGRET

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Sidmouth:- RED KITE, 3+ Wheatear

Colyton:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( to N. ), RED KITE

Beesands:- 2 Pochard ( m. ), 14+ Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall, Water Rail, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Holwell Tor:- 100+ Golden Plover, 3 Wheatear ( 2 m., f. )

Scorhill, Gidleigh:- 2 Raven

Berry Head:- 2 Black Redstart

Sidmouth:- Brent Goose

Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill, Little Ringed Plover, Ruff, 65 Fieldfare

Seaton Marshes:- 4 Barnacle Goose ( Bridge Marsh ), Little Ringed Plover ( Blackhole Marsh ), Green Woodpecker

South Huish:- 20+ Teal, Snipe, 3 Sand Martin, Raven, Water Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff

Alton, Axminster:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff, 2 Adder

Paignton:- Water Carpet Moth

Bolberry Down:- Small Copper

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24.3.22, Slapton:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Great Northern Diver, 80+ Tufted Duck, 20+ Gadwall, 2 Goldeneye, 4+ Water Rail, Raven, 10+ Cetti's Warbler, 10+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove

Okehampton:- Raven

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Little Ringed Plover

Bowcombe Creek:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, Roe Deer

Dawlish Warren:- Black Redstart

Trowlesworthy Tor, Cadover:- 2 Wheatear

Topsham:- 42 Wigeon, 25+ Teal, 34 Pintail, 9 Tufted Duck, 4 Shoveler, Spotted Redshank, 15 Greenshank, 17 Avocet, 10 Dunlin, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker

Brisworthy:- Green Woodpecker

South Milton Ley:- 2 GARGANEY, Mediterranean Gull, Cirl Bunting

Rillage Point:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 4 Redpoll

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Chiffchaff, March Moth, 12 Common Quaker,  5 Small Quaker, Red Chestnut, 3 Twin Spotted Quaker, 2 Dotted Border, Oak Beauty, 3 Early Grey, 5 Hebrew Character

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23.3.22, Torquay:- Brambling ( m. )

Plympton:- Raven, 3 Goldcrest

Aveton Gifford:- Egyptian Goose ( from tidal road )

Okehampton:- Raven

Colyton:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( over ), 3 CATTLE EGRET

South Huish:- 10+ Teal, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, Water Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff

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

Roborough Down / Meavy Valley:- 35+ Raven

Yarner Woods:- 4 Mandarin, Green Woodpecker, 3 Mistle Thrush, 6+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Redpoll

Exminster Marshes / River Exe:- Spoonbill, Red Breasted Merganser, Marsh Harrier, Cetti's Warbler

Topsham:- 3 Egyptian Goose, Pintail, Spotted Redshank, Ruff, 20 Avocet

Crownhill Down:- Dunlin

Bromstone:- Tawny Owl

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22.3.22, Okehampton:- Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, 5 Teal, 9 Pintail, 7+ Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart ( m. ), 3 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 2 GARGANEY ( rear of marsh ), 2 Shoveler ( m., f. ), 19+ Teal, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Snipe, Water Rail, Raven, 2+ Water Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. )

Haldon:- 4 Brambling ( at feeders )

Dawlish Warren:- RED KITE, 3 Pale Belly Brent Goose, 2 Sandwich Tern

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Seaton:- RED KITE

Torquay:- Brambling ( m. )

Slapton:- 7 CATTLE EGRET

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( m. ), Spoonbill ( imm. ), Marsh Harrier

Colyford Common:- 3 Barnacle Goose, 3 Sand Martin

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Steps Bridge:- Kingfisher, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail

Brimpts Farm, Dartmoor:- 2 Raven, 2 Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush, Roe Deer

Powderham Marsh:- 67 Teal, 12 Shoveler, 8 Wigeon, Pintail ( m. ), 4+ Reed Bunting, Comma

Two Bridges:- 6 Red Deer

Sandgate, Chagford:- 2 Roe Deer

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21.3.22, Haldon:- 35 Redpoll, 4+ Brambling

Rillage Point:- Merlin, Sand Martin, Wheatear

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Meeth Quarry:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Siskin

Exminster Marshes:- RED KITE, Spoonbill ( imm. ), 13 Brent Goose, 100 Wigeon, 28+ Shoveler, 130+ Teal, 11 Pintail, 4 Tufted Duck, Marsh Harrier ( 1 w. )

Alphington Brook:- Green Sandpiper

Riverside Country Park, Exeter:- Green Sandpiper

Axe Estuary:- 3 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Grey Plover

Colyford Common:- 3 Barnacle Goose

Thurlestone Bay:- 9 GARGANEY, Black Throated Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver

South Huish:- 2 GARGANEY ( m., f. ), 37 Teal, 3 Shoveler ( m., 2 f. ), Snipe, Red Leg Partridge, Water Pipit, White Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Colyton:- 2 Grey Wagtail

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20.3.22, South Huish:- 27 Teal, 2 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Tawny Owl, Kingfisher, Water Pipit, Chiffchaff ( m. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Kenn:- 2 RED KITE

Topsham:- Pochard ( m. ), 8 Tufted Duck, 25 Pintail, 100 Wigeon, 9  Dunlin, 150 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Greenshank, 35 Avocet, Spotted Redshank

Teigngrace, Newton Abbot:- Pink Footed Goose ( with Canada Goose flock )

Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill, Ruff, Little Ringed Plover, 15 Sand Martin

Yealmpton:- 2 RED KITE ( 14:00 )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Chiffchaff

Teignmouth:- RED KITE

Colyton:- RED KITE

Five Bridges, Collumpton:- Green Sandpiper

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Pintail, 5 Teal, 16 Common Scoter, Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull

Leedon Tor:- RED KITE ( 15:20 )

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19.3.22, Greenway NT:- 2 Firecrest

Exminster Marshes:- 3 GARGANEY, Spoonbill, Ruff, 4 Marsh Harrier, Merlin, 3 Sand Martin

Hope's Nose:- Red Throated Diver, Eider ( f. ), Black Redstart ( f. )

Galmpton:- BLACK KITE ( 14:30, over towards Torquay )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- RED KITE, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 35+ GARGANEY, 4+ Scaup, 19+ Teal, 42 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, 4 Dunlin, 12 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Grey Plover, 9 Ringed Plover,  2 Snipe

South Huish:- 4 GARGANEY ( 3 m., f. ), 26 Teal

South Milton Village:- 4 GARGANEY ( 2 m., 2 f. )

Yelverton:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush

Princetown:- 2 RED KITE

Topsham:- Ruff

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 3 GARGANEY ( 2 m., f. ), 40 Teal, 2 Sand Martin, 2 Water Pipit

Blaxton Meadow, Saltram, Plym Estuary:- 3 Little Ringed Plover

Taw Estuary:- Spotted Redshank

Lopwell / Maristow:- Common Sandpiper, 2 Raven, 2 Chiffchaff

Sterridge Valley:- RED KITE

nr. Exminster:- RED KITE

Marsh Barton:- RED KITE

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18.3.22, Cadover:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. ), Raven, 6 Teal, 2 Sand Martin, 4 Reed Bunting

Slapton:- 7 CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Stokeley Farm entrance )

Tavistock:- 2 Goosander, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

South Huish:- 24 Teal, White Wagtail, Water Pipit

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Dipper ( East Ockment River )

Holwell Tor area:- 200+ Golden Plover, 5 Stock Dove, 2+ Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- 40 Manx Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter

Bystock Pools:- Firecrest, Siskin

Yarner Woods:- 2 Mandarin, 3 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

East Portlemouth:- 2 Wheatear

Wembury:- 4 Red Leg Partridge, Raven, 3 Chiffchaff

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17.3.22, the North Devon Pine Grosbeak has been looked for again today - still no sign, few suitable trees in the area.

Dawlish Warren:- Wheatear ( m. ), Cetti's Warbler

Slapton:- 6 CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Stokeley Farm entrance ), RING NECK DUCK ( m., Stokeley Bay ), 5 Goldeneye ( 2 m., 3 f. ), 2 Pochard, 3 Gadwall, 100+ Tufted Duck, 2 Wigeon ( m., f. ), 2 Teal, Water Rail, Sand Martin, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, 15+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Wigeon ( f. ), 10 Teal, Snipe, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, 2 Greenshank, 2 Water Pipit

Okehampton:- Raven

Bridford:- Green Woodpecker

Topsham:- Ruff

Plympton:- 17 Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, Chiffchaff ( m. )

Pin Tor, Moretonhampstead:- 2 Roe Deer

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16.3.22, nr. Woolacombe:- PINE GROSBEAK ( yesterday a male Pine Grosbeak was briefly in a private garden, no access possible and no further sign since, possibly an escape ? )

Okehampton:- Raven

Seaton Marshes:- Barnacle Goose, Redwing, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, 2 Jay

Roadford Lake:- Great Northern Diver, Goldeneye, Shoveler, Snipe

Crownhill Down:- 58 Golden Plover, Reed Bunting

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Sand Martin, Wheatear

South Huish:- 5 Wigeon, 28 Teal, 4 Snipe, 11 Mediterranean Gull

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15.3.22, Sidmouth:- RED KITE, 33 Siskin

Shutterton:- Brambling ( m. )

Crownhill Down:- 87 Golden Plover, 40 Redwing

Northam Burrows:- Black Redstart

Exminster Marshes / Exe Estuary:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS, Spoonbill ( imm. ), 290 Wigeon, 155+ Teal, 46+ Shoveler, 4 Pintail, 2 Tufted Duck, 40+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 30+ Golden Plover, 30 Avocet, Kingfisher, 2 Marsh Harrier ( 1 w. ), 4 Sand Martin

East Soar:- Swallow, 6 Raven, 23 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

South Milton Ley:- 2 Water Rail, 25 Chiffchaff

Pork Hill:- 2 Mistle Thrush

South Huish:- 5 Wigeon ( 2 m., 3 f. ), 24 Teal, 7+ Mediterranean Gull, 2 Chiffchaff

Great Staple Tor:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Rillage Point / Widmouth Head:- 11 Sand Martin, 6 Chiffchaff, 7 Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Chiffchaff ( m. ), 2 Roe Deer, March Moth, Hebrew Character, 2 Early Grey, Common Quaker

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14.3.22, Northam Burrows:- Wheatear ( m. )

Exminster Marshes:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS ( flushed by Marsh Harrier ), 2 Spoonbill, 6 Tufted Duck, 10 Chiffchaff

Crownhill Down:- 80 Redwing, Wheatear ( m. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

South Huish:- Wigeon ( m. ), 20 Teal, 3 Snipe, 6 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Water Pipit

South Milton Ley:- 10 Chifchaff ( inc. a tristis )

Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver

Seaton Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET

Starcross:- 97+ CATTLE EGRET ( to roost )

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13.3.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Little Gull ( viewed from Cockwood Steps )

Colyton:- CATTLE EGRET

Crownhill Down:- 2 Wheatear ( m. )

Berry Head:- Bl;ack Redstart ( f. )

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear

Exeter Quays:- Goosander

Slapton:- Wheatear ( m., Torcross beach )

Hope's Nose:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 3 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart ( f. ), Firecrest, Harbour Porpoise,

Daddyhole / Meadfoot, Torquay:- Eider ( f. ), Grey Seal

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12.3.22, South Huish:- 17 Wigeon, 17 Teal, 10 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Water Pipit

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff ( m. )

Puslinch area:- Barn Owl

Slapton:- 8 CATTLE EGRET ( around pond nr. Stokeley Farm Shop ), RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay )

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 2 Spoonbill, 3 Wheatear

Powderham Park:- 2 Egyptian Goose

Crownhill Down:- 4 Wheatear

Hope's Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Manx Shearwater, Black Redstart ( f. ), Harbour Porpoise

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11.3.22, Teigngrace, Newton Abbot:- Pink Footed Goose ( N. of road bridge with Canada Goose flock )

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, 3 Goldcrest

Haldon feeders:- 7+ Brambling, 30+ Siskin, 2 Redpoll

Lower Otter restoration project:- 6 Water Pipit

Starcross:- Pale Bellied Brent Goose ( with Brent Goose flock )

South Huish:- 16 Wigeon, 55 Teal, Dunlin, 3 Snipe, 28+ Mediterranean Gull, 9 Water Pipit

Slapton:- 10+ Gadwall, 20+ Tufted Duck ( inc. poss. Tufted x Scaup hybrid ), 2+ Goldeneye

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10.3.22, Exminster Marshes:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Shaldon:- Great Northern Diver

Lopwell / Maristow:- 2 Little Grebe, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove, 4 Raven

Crownhill Down:- 24 Golden Plover, Reed Bunting

Tiverton:- 2 Goosander ( m., f., River Exe )

Thurlestone Bay:- 10 Turnstone, 2 Ringed Plover, 8 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 17 Wigeon, 56 Teal, Dunlin, 2 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 3 Water Pipit

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Marsh Tit

Teigngrace, Newton Abbot:- Pink Footed Goose ( N. of road bridge with Canada Goose flock )

Wembury:- Chiffchaff ( m. ), 3 Common Lizard

Denbury area:- 2 Hare

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9.3.22, Teigngrace, Newton Abbot:- Pink Footed Goose ( N. of road bridge with Canada Goose flock )

Topsham:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Tufted Duck, Pintail, Avocet, Greenshank

Colyton:- 4 CATTLE EGRET

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Starcross:- Pale Bellied Brent Goose ( with Brent Goose flock )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 10+ Redwing ( over )

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Teal, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper

Dawlish Warren:- Brent Goose, Grey Plover, Dunlin, 18 Sanderling, 11 Turnstone

Yelverton Railway Station:- Raven, 2 Grey Wagtail

Thurlestone Bay:- Brent Goose, 4 Commn Scoter, Turnstone, 2 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 17 Wigeon, 26 Teal, Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 12 Water Pipit

Shaugh Prior:- Small Quaker Moth, 2 Common Quaker, 4 Oak Beauty, Engrailed, 2 Yellow Horned, Dotted Chestnut

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8.3.22, Teigngrace, Newton Abbot:- Pink Footed Goose ( N. of road bridge with Canada Goose flock )

Alphington Brook:- Green Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- 35 Redwing

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, Green Woodpecker, Dipper

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 10 Teal, 6 Turnstone, 2 Ringed Plover

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Jordan, nr. Widecombe-In-The-Moor:- Green Woodpecker

Manaton Rocks:- Raven

South Huish:- 17 Wigeon, 55 Teal, Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit, Chiffchaff

Otter Estuary:- 26 Brent Goose, 5 Shoveler ( m., 4 f. ), 30+ Wigeon, 20+ Teal, Greenshank, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, 2 Water Rail, 4 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher ( Otterton Mill ), Green Woodpecker, 6 Redwing ( Otterton ), 4+ Water Pipit ( N. of South Farm Rd. ), 2+ Cetti's Warbler ( m. ), Chiffchaff

Saltram:- Brambling ( nr. duck pond )

Bicton Lake, East Budleigh:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Cadover area:- 5 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Roe Deer

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7.3.22, Slapton:- 8 CATTLE EGRET ( around pond nr. Stokeley Farm Shop )

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter, 2 Ringed Plover, 6 Turnstone

South Huish:- 17 Wigeon, 16 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Raven

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Teal, Knot, 4 Greenshank

Thurlestone Village:- 2 Cirl Bunting

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Wigford Down:- Hen Harrier ( 14:25, ringtail )

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6.3.22, Slapton:- 8 CATTLE EGRET ( around pond nr. Stokeley Farm Shop ), Grey Plover

Colyton:- 5 CATTLE EGRET

Meadfoot, Torquay:- Red Throated Diver, Eider ( f. )

Noss Mayo:- Marsh Tit

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

Okehampton:- Raven

Exmouth:- Brambling ( m. )

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 10 Purple Sandpiper, 14 Turnstone

Stoke, Plymouth:- Black Redstart ( m., in private garden )

South Huish:- 6 Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

Saltram:- Ringneck Parakeet, Brambling ( m. )

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5.3.22, Slapton:- 8 CATTLE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay )

Topsham:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., with Tufted Duck flock at Bowling Green Marsh )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

South Milton Ley:- 2 Water Rail, Cetti's Warbler, 2 Blackcap, 17 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Wild Tor:- 2 Raven

Scorhill Down:- 3 Mistle Thrush

Shoverdown, Gidleigh:- 30 Golden Plover

Plymbridge Woods:- Goosander, 3 Mandarin, Kingfisher, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, 5 Mistle Thrush, Marsh Tit

Powderham Park:- 2 Marsh Harrier

Stoke, Plymouth:- Black Redstart ( m., in private garden )

Meadfoot, Torquay:- Red Necked Grebe, Eider ( f. )

Haldon:- Brambling ( m. ), Siskin

Hope's Nose:- Eider ( f. ), 4 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart, 5 Grey Seal, 4 Harbour Porpoise

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Chiffchaff, Comma

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Early Moth, 2 Hebrew Character

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4.3.22, Slapton:- 8 CATTLE EGRET ( around pond nr. Stokeley Farm Shop ), SNOW BUNTING ( S. of Memorial car park )

Beesands:- Great Northern Diver, Barnacle Goose ( with Canada Goose flock inc. a slightly smaller individual ), 4 Pochard, 40+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, 2 Cirl Bunting

Greenway, Kingswear:- 4 Firecrest

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Chiffchaff ( m. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

North Hallsands:- Black Redstart ( m. )

Mansands:- Blackcap ( m. ),2 Reed Bunting ( m., f. )

East Soar:- Chiffchaff ( m. )

Brixton:- Winter Moth

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3.3.22, Slapton:- 7+ CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Stokeley Farm Shop )

North Hallsands:- Black Redstart ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )

Shaldon Bridge:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser ( m., f. )

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 30+ Siskin

Dawlish Waren:- Redpoll ( m. )

Berry Head:- Black Redstart

Noss Mayo:- Green Wodpecker, Jay

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2.3.22, Tiverton:- 9 Siskin, Redpoll

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 5+ Siskin

Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Raven

Okehampton:- Raven

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Mediterranean Gull ( 2 w. )

Wistlandpound Reservoir:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

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1.3.22, Colyford:- Spoonbill ( Bridge Marsh )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 2 Siskin

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( main lagoon )

Tottiford Reservoir:- 4 Goosander ( m., 3 redhead )

Trenchford Reservoir:- 12 Goosander ( 4 m., 8 redhead )

Moorshop, Tavistock:- Tawny Owl

Lustleigh:- Sika Deer  ( m. )

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28.2.22, Shutterton, Dawlish:- Jay, Brambling

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, Marsh Harrier

Slapton:- CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Stokeley Farm Shop ), Great Northern Diver

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

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27.2.22, Haldon:- 3 Hawfinch, 40+ Brambling, 7 Crossbill, 20 Siskin

Slapton:- 7 CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Stokeley Farm Shop ), RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay )

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, Spoonbill, Ruff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Ilsington:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin

River Dart, Dartington:- 4 Goosander

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26.2.22, Rillage Point, North Devon:- 3 Stock Dove, 4 Grey Wagtail, 3 Siskin

Brixham Breakwater:- 8 Purple Sandpiper

Slapton:- 6 CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Stokeley Farm Shop )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Lopwell / Maristow:- 2 Little Grebe, 2 Mandarin ( m., f. ), Common Sandpiper, Siskin

Topsham:- Brent Goose, 9 Tufted Duck, Pochard, Red Breasted Merganser, Greenshank, Avocet

Colyton:- 4 CATTLE EGRET ( over towards Seaton to roost )

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25.2.22, Preston, Torquay:- RED KITE ( over E. )

Slapton:- 8 CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Stokeley Farm Shop ), RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay ), SNOW BUNTING, 4 Little Grebe, 4 Goldeneye ( 3 m., f. ), Shoveler, 10+ Wigeon, 20+ Gadwall, 40+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, Mistle Thrush, Cetti's Warbler

Hookney Down:- Snipe

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Cadover:- 200+ Golden Plover, Green Woodpecker, Raven

Colyford:- RED KITE ( over )

Beesands:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Rock Pipit

Crownhill Down:- 23 Golden Plover

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 9 Purple Sandpiper, 11 Turnstone

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Ermington:- Tawny Owl

Meadfoot / Daddyhole, Torquay:- Great Northern Diver, Eider ( f. ), 2 Firecrest, Grey Seal, 3 Harbour Porpoise, 10 Common Dolphin

Hope's Nose:- Eider ( f. ), 5 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart ( f. ), Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff, 12 Grey Seal, 3 Harbour Porpoise

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

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24.2.22, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Eider ( f. ), Black Redstart ( f. ), Blackcap ( m. )

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 32 Wigeon, 30 Teal

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- GLOSSY IBIS, 500+ Brent Goose, 390+ Wigeon, 60+ Teal, 44+ Shoveler, 10 Pintail, 9 Tufted Duck, 17 Red Breasted Merganser, 60+ Avocet, 20 Lapwing, 360+ Golden Plover, Ruff

Exeter:- 2 Goosander ( Double Locks ), Green Sandpiper ( Alphington Brook ), Water Rail ( Countess Weir )

Meadfoot, Torbay:- 2 Harbour Porpoise

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23.2.22, Haldon:- 7+ Brambling ( at feeders )

Exmouth:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Blackhill Quarry )

Stoke Canon:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( flood pool nr. Staffords Railway Bridge )

Burrator:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Topsham:- Spoonbill ( juv. ), Spotted Redshank, Ruff

Newton Abbot:- 10+ Redpoll ( Trago Mills approach road )

Plymstock:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad., Dean Cross playing fields )

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, Marsh Harrier, 4 Raven, Cetti's Warbler

South Huish:- 56 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 6 Snipe

Hope's Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Eider ( f. ), Common Scoter, 5 Purple Sandpiper, Grey Seal, 3 Harbour Porpoise

Brixton:- 2 Hebrew Character Moth, 2 Oak Beauty

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22.2.22, Shoalstone, Brixham:- 2 Pomarine Skua

Torr Quarry, nr. Kingsbridge:- Barn Owl

South Huish:- 63 Wigeon, 90 Teal

Crownhill Down:- 179 Golden Plover

Topsham:- 7 Pintail, 115 Wigeon, 40+ Teal, 3 Shoveler, 5 Greenshank, Ruff, Spotted Redshank, 810 Black Tailed Godwit

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22.22, Exmouth:- 2 RING NECK DUCK ( m., Blackhill Quarry )

Great Torrington:- Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- 4 CATTLE EGRET, SNOW BUNTING

Denbury:- of interest, escaped Red Tailed Hawk

Starcross:- 92 CATTLE EGRET ( to roost )

Brixham:- Mediterranean Gull

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20.2.22, Okehampton:- Raven

Exmouth:- 2 RING NECK DUCK ( m., Blackhill Quarry )

Shoalstone, Brixham:- 2 Pomarine Skua, Great Skua

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

South Huish:- 42 Wigeon, 27 Teal

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19.2.22, Shoalstone, Brixham:- 2 Pomarine Skua

Seaton Marshes:- Water Rail

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Broadsands:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver

Great Torrington:- 5 Siskin ( 2 m., 3 f. )

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18.2.22, Axe Estuary:- Greylag, 2 Brent Goose

Slapton:- 8 CATTLE EGRET ( nr Stokenham Farm Shop ), Jack Snipe ( in flight, from Bridge )

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Princetown:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush

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17.2.22, Exminster Marshes / Powderham Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, 80+ Avocet, 5 Grey Plover, 59 Golden Plover, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Marsh Harrier, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Marsh Tit, Goldcrest

Elberry Cove, Torbay:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Turnstone

South Huish:- 45 Wigeon, 40 Teal, Pintail ( m. ), 7 Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 30 Stock Dove

Wotter:- 2 Raven

Burrator:- Green Woodpecker

River Tavy, below Double Waters:- 2 Grey Wagtail

Haldon:- Crossbill, 40+ Siskin ( Butterfly Walk )

Slapton:- 3 Goldeneye

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16.2.22, Noss Mayo:- Marsh Tit

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 30+ Brent Goose, 4 Red Breasted Merganser, 2 Greenshank

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS

Plymouth:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( in private garden )

Thurlestone Bay:- 18 Turnstone

South Huish:- 60 Wigeon, 70 Teal, 5 Snipe

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15.2.22, Cadover:- probable Hen Harrier, 5+ Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Eider ( flew S.E. ), 2 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 71 Wigeon ( 40 m., 31 f. ), 35 Teal

Starcross Golf Course:- Pale Bellied Brent Goose

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14.2.22, Topsham:- Spoonbill, 6 Greylag, 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Shoveler, 10 Red Breasted Merganser, 12+ Pintail, 50+ Wigeon, 28+ Teal, Spotted Redshank ( Goatwalk ), 30+ Avocet, 300+ Dunlin, 200+ Black Tailed Godwit, 6+ Turnstone, Water Rail, Marsh Harrier

Cadover:- Firecrest ( North Wood )

South Huish:- 51 Wigeon, 45 Teal, Pintail ( m. ), 10 Snipe, Water Pipit

Thurlestone Bay:- Turnstone, 2 Ringed Plover

South Milton Ley:- 21+ Chiffchaff ( inc. tristis ), Cirl Bunting

Exeter University:- Black Redstart ( sports hall )

River Otter:- Goosander

Haldon:- Brambling

Exminster Marshes:- Ruff

Cockwood:- 33+ CATTLE EGRET ( Cofford Farm )

Exe Estuary, Powderham:- 250+ Brent Goose, 6+ Grey Plover

Okehampton:- Dipper ( West Ockment River )

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13.2.22, Salcombe:- 2+ Goldcrest, Firecrest ( in quarry )

Topsham:- Spoonbill

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Exminster Marshes:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS, 3 Spoonbill

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Plymouth:- Water Carpet Moth

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12.2.22, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Torcross ), SNOW BUNTING, Mediterranean Gull

Brisworthy, nr. Cadover:- 200+ Golden Plover, 12+ Raven

Stover:- Greylag, 5 Wigeon, 12 Shoveler, Pochard, 26 Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall, Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Hound Tor:- Mistle Thrush

Holwell Tor:- 2 Raven

Rippon Tor:- Raven

Exminster Marshes:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS, 3 Spoonbill

Bowcombe Creek:- 2 Greenshank

Hope's Nose:- Red Throated Diver, Eider ( f. ), 6 Purple Sandpiper, Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

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11.2.22, Upper Tamar Lake:- 2 Tundra Bean Goose ( briefly with Canada Goose flock on East side before flushed by dog ), 2 Jay, 50+ Redwing / Fieldfare

Lower Tamar Lake:- 22+ Goosander, Green Sandpiper, Raven, Jay, 2 Marsh Tit, 2 Willow Tit

Brisworthy Plantation:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Common Scoter, 85 Wigeon, 5 Turnstone, 5 Ringed Plover

Aveton Gifford:- Blackcap

South Huish:- 5 Wigeon, 60 Teal, 16 Snipe, Jay

South Milton Ley:- 3 Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 5 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, 3 Cetti's Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff

Matford Pools / Riverside Country Park:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 3 Little Grebe, 2 Goosander, 32 Wigeon, 15 Shoveler, 30 Teal, 2 Green Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker

Stantywell Farm, Otterton:- 2 Red Leg Partridge, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting

Otterton:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 45 Common Scoter

Haldon:- Brambling

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING

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10.2.22, Dawlish Warren:- Velvet Scoter

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 10 Turnstone, 5 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 85 Wigeon, 55 Teal, 6 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull

Beer Head:- 6 RED KITE

Colyton:- 4 CATTLE EGRET

Haldon:- 4 Hawfinch, 2 Mistle Thrush, Siskin, 4 Redpoll

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Lustleigh:- 12 Mistle Thrush

Hisley Bridge, River Bovey:- 2 Dipper

Skern, Northam Burrows:- 2 Greenshank, Black Redstart

Westward Ho:- Purple Sandpiper

Braunton Marsh:- Whooper Swan

Fremington Pill:- 5 GLOSSY IBIS, 11 CATTLE EGRET, Spotted Redshank

Plymouth:- Winter Moth, Dark Chestnut, Early Thorn

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9.2.22, Penn Moor:- 30 Golden Plover, 2 Raven

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 8+ Brent Goose, 6 Red Breasted Merganser, 3 Wigeon, 2 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull

Gara Bridge:- Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, Marsh Tit, 6+ Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Red Throated Diver, 5 Ringed Plover,15  Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 87 Wigeon, 100 Teal, 2 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Crownhill Down:- Goldeneye ( f. )

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8.2.22, Plympton / Plymstock:- CATTLE EGRET ( opposite American Golf )

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- Woodcock, Knot

Okehampton:- Raven

Bellever:- 6 Goldcrest

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Spoonbill, Ruff

Burrator Reservoir:- Little Grebe, 2 Goosander, Green Woodpecker, 3 Jay

South Huish:- 90 Wigeon, 83 Teal, Pintail ( m. ), 2 Snipe, 7 Stock Dove

nr. Brixton:- 10+ CATTLE EGRET ( behind Kia garage )

River Dart, Dartington:- 2 Goosander, Goldcrest

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

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7.2.22, Exe Estuary:- Black Necked Grebe, 200+ Brent Goose ( over to golf course ), 7+ Red Breasted Merganser, Kingfisher

Aylesbeare Comon:- 8 Snipe, 2 Green Woodpecker, 50+ Redwing, 9+ Redpoll, 20+ Siskin

Budleigh Salterton:- 25 Brent Goose, Pale Bellied Brent Goose ( cricket pitch )

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Spoonbill, Ruff, Spotted Redshank, Marsh Harrier

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter, 90 Wigeon ( later on South Huish ), 12 Turnstone, Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 90 Wigeon, 61 Teal, 22 Snipe

River Otter:- 3 Otter ( Tipton )

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6.2.22, Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard, Teal, Mandarin, 6 Ringneck Parakeet

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- 4 CATTLE EGRET, SNOW BUNTING

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Mansands:- 12+ Snipe, Water Rail

South Huish:- Snipe, Water Pipit

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Spoonbill

Haldon:- Brambling, 3+ Hawfinch

Stover Park:- 5 Goosander

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5.2.22, Slapton:- 4 CATTLE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m., Stokeley Hide ), SNOW BUNTING

Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter:- 2 Green Sandpiper, 8+ Snipe, 2 Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 10 GLOSSY IBIS, 2 Spoonbill, 450+ Wigeon, 80+ Teal, 38 Shoveler, 15+ Pintail, 500+ Golden Plover, 500+ Lapwing, 270 Dunlin, 65 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Village:- Jay

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Red Throated Diver, 5 Ringed Plover, 11 Turnstone

Starcross:- 2 Red Leg Partridge

Kingsbridge Estuary:- Greenshank

Dawlish Warren:- Velvet Scoter, 8 Common Scoter

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

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4.2.22, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Pochard, Teal, 30 Tufted Duck

Dawlish Warren:- Red Throated Diver, Slavonian Grebe, Velvet Scoter, 6 Shoveler, 2 Snipe, Kingfisher, 2 Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail

Plympton:- Blackcap

River Otter, Tpton St. John:- 2 Goosander, Green Woodpecker, 2 Dipper

Exminster Marshes:- 9 GLOSSY IBIS, Spoonbill

Exe Estuary:- 2 Black Necked Grebe

nr. Brixton:- 11+ CATTLE EGRET ( behind Kia garage )

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 17 Turnstone, Raven

South Huish:- Pintail ( m. ), 80 Wigeon, 42 Teal, 4 Snipe

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper, 7 Turnstone ( below Pier One cafe )

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3.2.22, Exminster Marshes:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, 3 Marsh Harrier

Haldon:- Brambling

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

Escot Park:- 7 Hawfinch ( nr. maze ), Green Woodpecker, Siskin

Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Kingfisher, 5 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Common Scoter, 5 Ringed Plover, 22 Turnstone

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 60 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 9 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Raven

South Milton Ley:- Grey Wagtail, Cetti's Warbler, 30+ Chiffchaff ( inc. tristis ), Goldcrest

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

Slapton:- 2 Red Throated Diver

nr. Brixton:- 15+ CATTLE EGRET ( behind Kia garage )

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 3 Goosander, Red Crested Pochard, 24 Mandarin, Teal, 4 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Stock Dove

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2.2.22, nr. Brixton:- 25+ CATTLE EGRET ( behind Otter Nurseries )

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 2 Spoonbill, 500 Brent Goose, 4+ Pintail, 12+ Shoveler, 250+ Wigeon, 50+ Teal, 2 Marsh Harrier, 500+ Golden Plover, 5+ Grey Plover, 200+ Dunlin, 30+ Avocet, 10+ Black Tailed Godwit, 500+ Lapwing, 4+ Cetti's Warbler

Topsham:- RED KITE ( over N. )

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 5 Ringed Plover

Seaton Wetlands:- 2 Brent Goose, Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( S. of Memorial car park ), 4 CATTLE EGRET ( Stokeley ), Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Slavonian Grebe, 3+ Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, Jay, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Firecrest, 2 Goldcrest, Reed Buinting, 2 Cirl Bunting

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Sharp Tor, Peter Tavy:- Snipe

Combe, Peter Tavy:- Green Woodpecker, Raven

Haldon:- Brambling

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1.2.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Topsham:- Spoonbill, White Fronted Goose, Mediterranean Gull

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

Newnham Nature Reserve, Plympton:- Firecrest

Seaton Marshes:- Brent Goose

Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill, Pink Footed Goose, White Fronted Goose, Marsh Harrier

South Huish:- 80 Wigeon, 30 Teal, Pintail ( m. ), 8 Snipe, 50+ Stock Dove

South Milton Ley:- Raven, Mistle Thrush, Raven, 10 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, Cetti's Warbler, 30+ Chiffchaff ( inc. a tristis )

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Grey Wagtail

Cockwood:- 2 Firecrest

Haldon:- 4 Hawfinch

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31.1.22, Ludwell Valley, Exeter:- Green Sandpiper

Kernborough, nr. Chilington:- RED KITE

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Seaton:- RED KITE

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, Pintail ( m. ), 75 Wigeon, 23 Teal, 9 Snipe, Jay, 2 Water Pipit

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose

Exe Estuary:- 2 Black Necked Grebe, Pintail, Goldeneye, Spotted Redshank, 10 Knot, 10 Sanderling

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30.1.22, Wistlanpound Reservoir:- 6 Goosander ( 2 m., 4 f. / imm. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Marsh Tit

Postbridge:- Raven

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

Bellever:- 2 Raven

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 17 Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, 76 Snipe, Kingfisher

Topsham:- Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Cowflop Bottom:- Raven

Cut Hill:- Raven

Colyton:- 4 CATTL:E EGRET

Starcross Golf Course:- Pale Bellied Brent Goose, Brent Goose

Haldon / Underdown:- 247+ Golden Plover ( over ), Redpoll, 5 Crossbill

Exe Estuary:- 2 Black Necked Grebe

Mount Gould, Plymouth:- 2 Firecrest

Slapton:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( from Stokeley Hide )

Fur Tor:- Raven

Dawlish Warren:- Red Throated Diver, Velvet Scoter, Common Scoter

Great Tree, Chagford:- Green Woodpecker

Goodrington:- Brent Goose

Buckfastleigh:- Dipper

South Milton Ley:- Grey Wagtail, 32+ Chiffchaff ( inc. 2 tristis ), Goldcrest

Ilsington:- 2 Siskin

​​​Hemsworthy Gate:- 15 Golden Plover ( over )

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29.1.22, Churston, Torquay:- Black Redstart

Topsham:- Spoonbill, 2 Egyptian Goose, Spotted Redshank ( Hannafords Quay )

Exmouth:- Black Redstart

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT

Slapton:- SNOW BUN TING, 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 9 Goldeneye, 50+ Gadwall, Pochard ( f. )

Bowcombe Creek / Kingsbridge Estuary:- 80 Brent Goose, 10 Red Breasted Merganser

Exe Estuary:- 2 Black Necked Grebe

Fremington Pill:- 5 GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank, 2 Greenshank

Hope's Nose:- Eider ( f. ), Black Redstart ( f. ), 2 Firecrest, 10 Grey Seal, 8 Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise

Plympton:- Hebrew Character Moth

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28.1.22, Dawlish Warren:- Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, 2 Chiffchaff ( tristis ), Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting

Exminster Marshes:- 8 GLOSSY IBIS

Axmouth:- SERIN

Topsham:- Spoonbill, 5 Snipe

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

Tavistock:- Blackcap ( m. ), Firecrest

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Slapton:- 4 CATTLE EGRET ( from Stokeley Hide ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 Mistle Thrush, Firecrest

Dartmouth:- 2 Raven, 2 Firecrest ( nr. Dartmouth Castle )

Northam Burrows:- Black Redstart

Haldon:- 3 Hawfinch, Brambling, 10+ Siskin

Berry Head:- Black Redstart

Stover:- 20 Mandarin, Teal ( f. ), 6 Wigeon, 4 Pochard, 29 Tufted Duck, 5 Gadwall, 8 Shoveler

Velator Quay / Horsey Island:- 3 Spoonbill, 2 Brent Goose, Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, 30+ Sanderling, Knot, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, Chiffchaff

Plymouth:- Chestnut Moth, Angle Shades, Common Marbled Carpet

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27.1.22, Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl

Underdown, Haldon:- 5 Brambling, 10 Redpoll

Starcross Golf Course:- Pale Bellied Brent Goose

Haldon:- 3 Redpoll

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

Gara Bridge:- 2 Dipper

Thurlestone Bay:- ICELAND GULL ( ad., 09:30 ), 2 Black Throated Diver, 2 Ringed Plover, 8 Turnstone

Exmouth:- Spponbill, Black Redstart ( m. )

Exe Estuary:- Spotted Redshank

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Redwing, 2 Siskin ( m., f. )

Plymouth:- Double Striped Pug Moth, Dotted Border

Shaugh Prior:- Chestnut Moth, Spring Usher

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26.1.22, Prawle:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe Beach ), Turnstone, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Raven, 30+ Rock Pipit, 2+ Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 20+ Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., from Stokeley Hide ), SNOW BUNTING, Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Pochard, Wigeon, 20+ Tufted Duck, 6+ Gadwall, Water Rail

Taw Estuary:- 2 Ruff

Haldon:- Hawfinch, Crossbill

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Dart's Farm, Topsham:- 1,000+ Brent Goose

Exe Estuary:- 630+ Avocet

Otterton:- Great Northern Diver, 12+ Red Throated Diver, 40 Common Scoter, 3 Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Red Throated Diver, 6 Black Throated Diver, 2 Brent Goose, 5 Ringed Plover, 29 Turnstone, Kingfisher

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose ( also of interest, small Canada Goose ), Pintail ( m. ), 38 Wigeon, 43 Teal, 5 Snipe, 7 Mediterranean Gull

Aveton Gifford:- Water Rail, 6+ Goldcrest

Roadford Reservoir:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 3 Goldeneye, Teal

Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Slavonian Grebe, 5+ Red Breasted Merganser, 4 Pintail, 500+ Dunlin, 60+ Grey Plover, 20+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 10+ Knot, 3 Sanderling, Water Rail, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker

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25.1.22, nr. Axmouth:- SERIN, Woodcock

Lopwell Dam area:- 2 Little Grebe, 4 Teal, 2 Raven, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest, Marsh Tit

Brixham Harbour:- Mediterranean Gull

Haldon Forest:- Brambling ( m. )

Otterton area:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 7 Red Throated Diver, 2 Little Grebe, 30 Common Scoter, 3 Red Leg Partridge, Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, 3 Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- Black Throated Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, 3 Brent Goose, 7 Common Scoter, Ringed Plover

Totnes:- Barn Owl

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24.1.22, Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Wigeon

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

Saltram:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Mistle Thrush

Brisworthy Plantation:- 80+ Redwing / Fieldfare

Cadover:- 2 Goosander

Haldon:- 6 Hawfinch, Brambling, Siskin

Otterton:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver

Bystock Pool, Exmouth:- Redpoll

Mudbank Lane, Exmouth:- Spoonbill

Exminster Marshes:- Pink Footed Goose

Dartington:- 3 Goosander, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

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

Slapton ( Torcross ):- 5 Goldeneye ( 3 m., 2 f. ), 3+ Gadwall, 10+ Tufted Duck

Okehampton:- Raven

Crownhill Down:- Golden Plover, Snipe

Seaton Marshes:- Greenshank, 2 Water Rail

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe Beach )

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23.1.22, Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Knot

Endsleigh:- 2 Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, 2 Raven, 9 Redwing

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver

Brixham:- Black Redstart

Topsham:- Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank

Wembury:- 3 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 2 Raven, 30+ Rock Pipit

Haldon Forest:- 2 Brambling ( feeders by main car park )

Powderham Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET, White Fronted Goose

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, 850+ Wigeon, 55+ Shoveler, 12 Pintail, 2 Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall, Avocet, Ruff, Grey Plover, 200 Dunlin, 900+ Black Tailed Godwit, 200+ Lapwing, 2 Marsh Harrier

Aveton Gifford:- Water Rail

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 38 Wigeon, 30 Teal, Pintail ( m. ), 2 Jack Snipe, 28 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 60 Stock Dove

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 23 Turnstone, 5 Ringed Plover, Kingfisher

Torquay:- Tawny Owl

Dawlish Warren:- Water Rail, Kingfisher

Okehampton:- Raven

Okehampton Camp:- 15 Fieldfare

Orcombe Point:- 2 Purple Sandpiper

Stover Country Park:- 4 Pochard, 11 Shoveler, 5 Wigeon, 5 Gadwall, 9 Mandarin

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22.1.22, Endsleigh:- Stock Dove, 2 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Sidmouth:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 33+ Red Throated Diver

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe Beach )

Exe Estuary:- Spoonbill ( from Cockwood )

Starcross:- 45+ CATTLE EGRET

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Torcross ), SNOW BUNTING, 2 Great Northern Diver, 13 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe, 34 Common Scoter, Velvet Scoter, Pochard, 3 Goldeneye, 53 Wigeon

Haldon Forest:- 2 Brambling ( m. )

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21.1.22, Exminster Marshes:- 10 GLOSSY IBIS, Pink Footed Goose

Meeth Quarry:- 32 Goosander

Otter Estuary / River:- 9 GLOSSY IBIS, Goosander

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe Beach )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, 2 Great Northern Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, Little Grebe, Velvet Scoter ( f. ), 20+ Common Scoter, 4+ Water Rail, Mediterraneran Gull, Jay, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest

Haldon:- 2 Hawfinch, 30+ Crossbill

Parke NT, Bovey Tracey:- 2 Mistle Thrush, 12+ Fieldfare

West Buckland Valley:- Jay, 2 Redwing

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 38 Wigeon, 20 Teal, Pintail ( m. ), 14 Snipe

St. Marychurch:- 2 Tawny Owl

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20.1.22, Haldon:- 3 Hawfinch, 10+ Crossbill, 20+ Siskin, Brambling ( m. )

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Raven, 2 Jay, 5 Redwing, 4+ Marsh Tit, 10+ Siskin

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( f. )

Manadon, Plymouth:- 17 Ringneck Parakeet ( nr. primary school )

Exmouth:- Spoonbill

Furzeacre Wood, Hemerdon:- Firecrest

nr. South Milton Ley:- 2 Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Common Scoter, 6 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- 3+ Tawny Owl

Fremington Pill:- 5 GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank

Soussons Plantation:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Raven, Jay, 9 Fieldfare, 12+ Goldcrest, 20+ Crossbill, 2+ Siskin

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19.1.22, Seaton Marshes:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper ( nr. Tinside ), 6 Turnstone

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( f. )

Exmouth:- Spoonbill, Greenshank, 7 Purple Sandpiper ( Maer Rocks ), Kingfisher, 3 Ringneck Parakeet, Black Redstart ( m., Shelly Beach )

Slapton:- 3 Goldeneye, Kingfisher

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

South Huish:- Pintail ( m. ), 38 Wigeon, 52 Teal, 15 Snipe

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Common Scoter, 23 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Raven

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

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18.1.22, nr Brayford:- RED KITE ( over A399 )

Wistlandpound Reservoir:- 5 Goosander ( m., 4 redhead ), 6+ Goldcrest

Fremington Pill:- 5 GLOSSY IBIS, 20+ Teal, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, 30+ Black Tailed Godwit

Plym Estuary:- Red Crested Pochard, 9 Goosander, 25 Mandarin, Jack Snipe, Blackcap, Firecrest

Haldon Forest:- Hawfinch, 10 Crossbill, Siskin

Seaton Marshes:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS

Saddle Tor / Halwell:- 9 Golden Plover, Raven

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe )

Stover Park:- 2 Goosander, 8 Mandarin, Pochard, 2 Crossbill, 2 Siskin

Sheepstor:- 2 Raven

River Otter:- 4 Little Grebe, 5 Goosander, Kingfisher, 3 Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Necked Grebe, 3 Common Scoter, 15 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 2 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 28 Wigeon, 45 Teal, 22 Snipe

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

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17.1.22, Seaton Marshes:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe ), 1+ Water Pipit, 80+ Rock Pipit, 15+ Cirl Bunting

North Hallsands:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Black Redstart

Churston, Torquay:- Black Redstart

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

Trowlesworthy:- Hen Harrier ( ringtail, towards Ringmoor Down )

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over towards Exminster )

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( main lagoon ), GLOSSY IBIS, Ruff, Marsh Harrier

West Charleton Marsh:- 40+ Wigeon, 20+ Teal, Water Rail, Grey Wagtail

Hatch Bridge, nr. Aveton Gifford:- 2 Jay, 3 Mistle Thrush, 25+ Redwing / Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter, 10 Turnstone

South Huish:- 25 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 8 Snipe

Dawlish Warren:- 200 Brent Goose, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, Chiffchaff, 4 Cirl Bunting

Yealmpton:- Swallow ( Blackpool Farm )

Haldon Forest:- Hawfinch, 2 Raven, 7 Crossbill, 9 Siskin, Fallow Deer

River Otter:- Otter

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16.1.22, Kingsbridge Estuary:- 8 Brent Goose, 30+ Wigeon, 7 Teal, Greenshank, Blackcap ( f. )

South Huish:- 60+ Wigeon, 40+ Teal, 10+ Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Stock Dove, Raven, 3 Rock Pipit

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Common Scoter

Torbay:- Blackcap ( f. )

Colyford:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, 2 Black Necked Grebe, Firecrest

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, Pink Footed Goose, White Fronted Goose, Brent Goose, Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 850+ Wigeon, 200+ Teal, 56 Shoveler, 13 Pintail, 20 Tufted Duck, Spoted Redshank, 60+ Dunlin, 120+ Black Tailed Godwit, 350+ Lapwing, Grey Plover, Water Rail, Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl

Hatch Bridge, nr. Aveton Gifford:- 4 Pink Footed Goose

Exmouth:- Spoonbill, Great Northern Diver, 10 Purple Sandpiper

Cockwood / Starcross:- 2 Black Necked Grebe

Raven Tor, Lustleigh Cleave:- Raven

Manaton:- 2 Jay

Noss Mayo:- 2+ Blackcap, Marsh Tit

Topsham:- Little Grebe, 2 Egyptian Goose, Pochard ( m. ), 10 Pintail, 30+ Avocet, 40+ Grey Plover

Dart's Farm, Topsham:- 2 Brent Goose, Chiffchaff

Fernworthy Reservoir:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( juv., in to roost ), Goosander ( f. )

Lower Otter Valley:- 9 GLOSSY IBIS

Saltram:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Jay

Hope's Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Eider ( f. ), Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Grey Seal

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15.1.22, Exminster Marshes:- 9 GLOSSY IBIS ( over ), Pink Footed Goose, White Fronted Goose, 350+ Lapwing, 600 Golden Plover, 3 Marsh Harrier

Colyford:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS, Greylag

Crownhill Down:- Goldeneye ( f. )

Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter:- 3 Green Sandpiper, Dipper

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Hatch Bridge, nr. Aveton Gifford:- 4 Pink Footed Goose ( with Canada Goose flock )

Perridge Cross, nr. Longdown:- 21+ Brambling

Lower Tamar Lake:- Green Sandpiper, 4 Willow Tit

Haldon Forest:- Brambling ( at feeders )

Broadsands:- 5 Great Northern Diver, 4 Black Throated Diver, Brent Goose, Velvet Scoter

Gara Bridge:- Dipper, 3 Marsh Tit

Brixham Breakwater:- Turnstone, Rock Pipit, Grey Seal

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe ), Water Pipit

Rillage Point:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 15 Common Scoter

Exe Estuary:- 2 Black Necked Grebe

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 9 GLOSSY IBIS ( over ), 4 Marsh Harrier ( to roost )

Slapton:- 5 CATTLE EGRET ( out from roost ), 2 Black Necked Grebe, 56 Wigeon, 8 Teal, Otter

Sidmouth Promenade:- 25 Turnstone, Rock Pipit, Otter

nr. Thurlestone:- 2 Hare

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14.1.22, Hackney Marshes, Newton Abbot:- Water Rail, Cetti's Warbler

Seaton Marshes:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Aveton Gifford:- Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail, 5 Fieldfare, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 42 Wigeon, 45 Teal, 3 Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver

South Milton Ley:- 3 Mistle Thrush, 20+ Redwing, 12+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Stover Park:- 39 Mandarin

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, 900 Golden Plover, 700 Lapwing, Ruff, Water Rail, 2 Marsh Harrier

Colyton:- 2 RED KITE ( over E. )

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Turnstone

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 2 Little Grebe, Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 23 Mandarin, 5 Goosander, 3 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 2 Ring Neck Parakeet

Roadford Reservoir:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 4 Gadwall, 3 Tufted Duck, 3 Willow Tit

Braunton Marsh:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS

Slapton:- 5 CATTLE EGRET ( from Stokeley Hide ), Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Necked Grebe, Pochard, 6 Goldeneye, Water Rail, Mistle Thrush, Rock Pipit ( also poss. Barnacle Goose )

Topsham:- Little Grebe, 20+ Brent Goose, 5+ Greylag, 3+ Pintail, 2+ Shoveler, 20+ Teal, Tufted Duck, 20+ Wigeon, 20+ Avocet, 10 Lapwing, 20+ Dunlin, 50+ Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe

Three Beaches Headland, Paignton:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Velvet Scoter, 4 Common Dolphin

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13.1.22, Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( f. )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 6 GLOSSY IBIS ( over W. )

Fremington Pill:- 5 GLOSSY IBIS, 3 CATTLE EGRET, Spotted Redshank

Broadsands:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Velvet Scoter ( f. )

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Marsh Harrier

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 Bean Goose ( Tundra )

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, White Fronted Goose, Pink Footed Goose

Lower Tamar Lake:- 2 Willow Tit

Stoke Gabriel:- 25+ Raven ( over )

Thurlestone Bay:- 70 Wigeon, 4 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 10 Wigeon, 80 Teal, 12 Snipe

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe ), 6+ Cirl Bunting

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12.1.22, Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( f. )

Broadsands:- 2 Black Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter ( m. )

South Milton Ley:- 44 Chiffchaff ( inc. 3 tristis ), 6 Goldcrest

Starcross:- 62 CATTLE EGRET, Greenshank

Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, Pink Footed Goose, 30 Pintail, 50 Shoveler, 3 Marsh Harrier

Exe Estuary, Powderham Bridge:- Brent Goose, 2 Egyptian Goose, 5 Red Breasted Merganser, 100+ Pintail, 100+ Avocet, 1,000+ Dunlin, 1,200+ Golden Plover, 20 Grey Plover, 2 Knot

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Cadover:- 53 Raven ( over )

Brent Hill, South Brent:- Woodcock

Brixham Breakwater:- 5 Purple Sandpiper, 16 Turnstone, 2+ Rock Pipit, 11 Grey Seal

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11.1.22, Wotter:- Raven, 40+ Redwing / Fieldfare

Portworthy Mica Pools:- Little Grebe, 3 Teal, Green Wodpecker

Goodrington Bay ( from Three Beaches ):- 2 Great Northern Diver, 4 Black Throated Diver, Slavonian Grebe

Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, 68 Brent Goose, 143 Grey Plover, 38 Ringed Plover, 1,000+ Dunlin, 20 Knot, 5 Sanderling, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- Black Throated Diver, 5 Ringed Plover, 6 Turnstone

South Huish:- 5 White Fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose, Pintail ( m. ), 105 Wigeon, 80 Teal, 15 Snipe

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit

South Milton Ley:- 26 Chiffchaff ( inc. a tristis ), Goldcrest, 6 Cirl Bunting

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10.1.22, Brisworthy Plantation:- 2 Raven, 40+ Redwing / Fieldfare, Reed Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit

Paignton:- Black Redstart ( m., Cliff Rd. )

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 Bean Goose ( a.m. ), Water Rail

Brixham Breakwater:- 8 Purple Sandpiper

Hope's Nose:- Eider, 8 Comon Scoter

South Huish:- 5 White Fronted Goose, Pintail, 85 Wigeon, 70 Teal, 24 Turnstone, 6 Ringed Plover, 40+ Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit, Chiffchaff

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe ), Water Pipit, Woodlark ( over ), 35 Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- LESSER SCAUP ( f. ), SNOW BUNTING, Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Necked Grebe

Beesands:- RING NECKED DUCK

Plympton:- Bloxworth Snout

Plymouth:- Scarce Bordered Straw

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9.1.22, Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, Pink Footed Goose, White Fronted Goose, 2 Egyptian Goose, 60+ Shoveler, 6 Tufted Duck, 200+ Golden Plover, 150+ Dunlin, 150+ Lapwing, 3 Marsh Harrier, Raven, 30+ Redwing

Cadover Bridge /Shaugh Lake:- Merlin ( f. / imm. ), 4 Raven

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe )

Slapton:- LESSER SCAUP ( f. ), 2 Great Northern Diver, 5 Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Necked Grebe, 3 Mediterranean Gull

West Charleton Marsh:- Whimbrel

Lee Moor Pits:- 5 Little Grebe, Goldeneye ( f. ), 33 Tufted Duck

Aveton Gifford:- 4 Little Grebe, 2 Green Sandpiper, 4 Greenshank

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Grey Plover, 8 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 5 White Fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose, Pintail, 60 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Snipe, 14 Stock Dove, Water Pipit

Ashburton:- Mandarin ( m., New Bridge, R. Dart )

Sidmouth:- 25+ Turnstone, 2+ Rock Pipit, Grey Wagtail

Upper Teign:- 3 Dipper

Yarner Woods:- Woodcock, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver

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8.1.22, Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, Pink Footed Goose, 2 Pintail, Marsh Harrier

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Seaton Marshes:- Pintail ( f. ), 7 Shoveler, Water Rail

Torquay:- Purple Sandpiper ( below old Living Coasts site )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, Mediterranean Gull

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7.1.22, Three Beaches, Torbay:- Velvet Scoter ( f. / imm. )

Hope's Nose:- Eider ( f. ), 15 Common Scoter

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Halwill:- Jay, 150+ Redwing, Marsh Tit

Cadover:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. )

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

Aveton Gifford:- Kingfisher

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Turnstone, 3 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 5 White Fronted Goose, 7 Greylag, 100 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 30 Snipe, Merlin

Topsham Ferry:- Goldeneye ( m. )

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 3 Marsh Harrier

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 9+ Mandarin, Firecrest

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe )

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6.1.22, Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, Pink Footed Goose, 2 Pintail, 5 Grey Plover, Ruff, Marsh Harrier

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 11 Common Scoter, 14+ Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 5 White Fronted Goose, 7 Greylag, Barnacle Goose, 75 Wigeon, 30 Teal, Pintail ( m. ), 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Ringed Plover

Stover Park:- 22 Mandarin

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe )

Berry Head:- 10 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 2 Brent Goose, 2 Velvet Scoter, 17 Common Scoter, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, Common Dolphin, 3 Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

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5.1.22, Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, Great Northern Diver, Little Grebe, 2 Black Necked Grebe, White Fronted Goose, 2 Wigeon, 2 Teal, 4+ Water Rail, Kingfisher, Raven, 3 Jay, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 8+ Goldcrest, Common Lizard

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Pochard ( m. ), 40+ Tufted Duck

Crownhill Down:- Goldeneye ( f. ), 7 Golden Plover, Green Woodpecker, 3 Redwing, 20 Fieldfare

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 7 Brent Goose, 20+ Wigeon, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 2 Greenshank

Fremington Pill:- 5 GLOSSY IBIS, Greenshank

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard ( f., Blaxton Meadow & duckpond ), 2 Ring Neck Parakeet

South Huish:- 5 White Fronted Goose, 7 Greylag, Barnacle Goose, 3 Pintail ( m., 2 f. ), 40+ Wigeon, 50+ Teal, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 14+ Snipe, Raven

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS, 3 Greylag, 700 Golden Plover, 3 Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher, Redwing

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe )

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 Tundra Bean Goose

Exe Estuary:- 600 Black Tailed Godwit

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Roe Deer ( m. )

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4.1.22, Exminster Marshes / Turf:- Spoonbill, White Fronted Goose, Ruff, Marsh Harrier

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, 2 CATTLE EGRET

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Goldeneye ( m. )

Powderham Church:- 7 Egyptian Goose

Exe Estuary:- Pink Footed Goose ( Powderham Bridge ), 13 Knot, 13 Sanderling, 10 Ringed Plover, 8 Bar Tailed Godwit, 12 Grey Plover

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 7 Redwing

Kenton:-  18 Red Leg Partridge, Redwing, Brambling ( f., Willsworthy Farm )

Ottery St. Mary area:- 6 Goosander, 6 Red Leg Partridge, Dipper

Dawlish Warren:- 55 Brent Goose

South Huish:- 5 White Fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose, 50 Wigeon, 100+ Teal, Pintail ( m. ), Ringed Plover

Thurlestone:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Mudbank Lane, Exmouth:- Spoonbill, Otter

Brixham Breakwater:- 11 Turnstone, 2+ Purple Sandpiper, Rock Pipit, 8+ Grey Seal

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3.1.22, Slapton:- 6 GLOSSY IBIS ( over twice ), 3 CATTLE EGRET ( out from Hartshorn roost ), 2 LESSER SCAUP ( Ireland Bay ), SNOW BUNTING, 2 Black Necked Grebe, White Fronted Goose, 10 Gadwall

Broadsands:- 8 Great Northern Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, 3 Black Throated Diver, 2 Brent Goose, Pomarine Skua, Firecrest

Roundham, Torbay:- Black Redstart ( m., Cliff Rd. )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Brixham Breakwater:- 6 GLOSSY IBIS ( over, later seen again at Slapton )

Seaton Marshes / Axe Estuary:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 3 White Fronted Goose, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 60 Wigeon, 75 Teal, 10 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Water Pipit ( also of interest, small Canada Goose )

Thurlestone Bay:- 20+ Turnstone, 4+ Ringed Plover ( also of interest, deceased Puffin on Yarmer Beach )

Gara Bridge:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. )

Aveton Gifford:- 3 Grenshank, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. ), 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT  ( 1st for Devon, Maelcombe )

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Little Grebe, 30 Wigeon, 7 Goosander, 4 Red Breasted Merganser, Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 20 Mandarin, Water Rail, Greenshank, Kingfisher, 4 Ring Neck Parakeet, 10+ Siskin

Ideford Common:- 2 Snipe, 6 Crossbill

Haldon:- 2 Hawfinch, 24 Crossbill

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 Pochard

Exmouth:- 7 Purple Sandpiper ( Maer Rocks )

nr. Ripon Tor:- Merlin ( f. )

Berry Head:- Pomarine Skua, Black Redstart ( quarry ), Common Dolphin

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2.1.22, Berry Head:- Black Throated Diver, 1+ Pomarine Skua, Black Redstart ( f. ), 20+ Common Dolphin, 4 Porpoise

Hatch Bridge / Knapp Mill, nr. Loddiswell:- 6 GLOSSY IBIS, 4 Pink Footed Goose, Pintail ( m. ), 2 Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 55 Wigeon, 75 Teal, Pintail ( m. ), Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Raven ( also of interest, small Canada Goose )

Thurlestone Bay:- Turnstone, 20+ Rock Pipit

Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT ( photographed on Maelcombe Beach ), Great Skua, Rock Pipit, Water Pipit

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Red Throated Diver

Slapton:- LESSER SCAUP ( f., Torcross ), SNOW BUNTING ( Memorial car park ), CATTLE EGRET ( Ireland Bay ), Great Northern Diver, White Fronted Goose

Seaton Marshes / Axe Estuary:- 3 White Fronted Goose, Pochard, Tufted Duck

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 3+ Marsh Harrier

Bowcombe Creek:- Red Breasted Merganser ( m. ), 2 Greenshank, Raven, Jay

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- GLOSSY IBIS, White Fronted Goose, Pink Footed Goose, 200+ Brent Goose, 15 Greylag, 500+ Wigeon, 300+ Teal, 45+ Shoveler, 9 Pintail, Ruff, 350+ Lapwing, 180+ Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Sanderling, 25 Ringed Plover, 2 Marsh Harrier

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Barn Owl

Aveton Gifford:- Blackcap ( m. )

Starcross:- 93 CATTLE EGRET ( to roost )

Brixham:- Purple Sandpiper, Porpoise

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1.1.22, Slapton:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f., with Tufted Duck flock, from Stokeley Hide ), 2 CATTLE EGRET ( Hartshorn ), SNOW BUNTING ( m., on beach S. of Memorial car park ), Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Necked Grebe ( Ireland Bay ), Slavonian Grebe ( off Torcross ), 2+ Little Grebe,  White Fronted Goose, 7 Goldeneye

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, 2 Firecrest

Roundham, Torbay:- Red Throated Diver

Three Beaches, Torbay:- Red Throated Diver

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 58 Teal, 55 Avocet, 65 Black Tailed Godwit, 123 Snipe

Dawlish Warren:- Spoonbill, 3 Great Northern Diver

Powderham Marsh:- Pink Footed Goose

Clyst St. Mary:- Whooper Swan

Topsham:- 2 Egyptian Goose, Spotted Redshank

Starcross:- 94 CATTLE EGRET ( out from roost )

Hope's Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Eider, 22 Common Scoter

Crownhill Down:- 59 Snipe, 5 Reed Bunting

Bowcombe Creek:- Red Breasted Merganser ( m. ), 30+ Lapwing, 20+ Redwing

Exminster Marshes / Powderham:- GLOSSY IBIS, Avocet, Ruff, Marsh Harrier

Teignmouth:- Great Northern Diver

Hatch Bridge / Knapp Mill, nr. Loddiswell:- 6 GLOSSY IBIS, 60 Redwing / Fieldfare

nr. Colyton:- 5 CATTLE EGRET

Plym Estuary:- 7 Goosander, Red Crested Pochard, Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, Dipper, 25 Siskin

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31.12.21, Slapton:- 1+ LESSER SCAUP ( f., Torcross )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS ( nr. Turf ), Pink Footed Goose, 40+ Brent Goose

Powderham:- 2 Egyptian Goose

Clyst St. Mary:- Whooper Swan

Roundham, Torbay:- Black Redstart

Three Beaches, Torbay:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter

Hatch Bridge / Knapp Mill, nr. Loddiswell:- 10+ Teal, Pintail

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS / ICELAND GULL ( ad. ), Eider, 22 Common Scoter

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, Greylag, White Fronted Goose ( also of interest, small Canada Goose, possibly Cackling ), 40 Wigeon, 125 Teal, 2 Snipe

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30.12.21, Prawle Point:- AMERICAN BUFF BELLIED PIPIT ( photographed on Maelcombe Beach )

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Mediterranean Gull

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Powderham Church:- 7 Egyptian Goose

Exe Estuary:- Goldeneye ( f. )

Clyst St. Mary:- Whooper Swan

Hope's Nose:- 5 Great Northern Diver, Eider, 20+ Common Scoter

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, 2 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Black Necked Grebe, Slavonian Grebe, Goldenye, Pochard

Hatch Bridge / Knapp Mill, nr. Loddiswell:- 6 GLOSSY IBIS ( access road flooded )

South Huish:- 7 White Fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose, 80 Wigeon, 75+ Teal, Shoveler ( f. ), 2 Mediterranean Gull

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29.12.21, Clyst St. Mary:- Whooper Swan

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

South Huish:- 25 Wigeon, 62 Teal, 40 Snipe

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

Powderham Church:- 3 Egyptian Goose

Exe Estuary:- Spoonbill ( nr. Turf Lock )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

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28.12.21, Hatch Bridge, nr. Loddiswell:- 6 GLOSSY IBIS

Slapton:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Black Necked Grebe, 6 Little Grebe, 2 Goldeneye ( m., f. ), 52 Gadwall, 124 Tufted Duck

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field ), 2 Shoveler ( m., f. ), Pochard ( m. )

Starcross:- 91 CATTLE EGRET ( from roost ), GREAT WHITE EGRET

Brixham Breakwater:- 1+ Great Northern 3  Purple Sandpiper

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. )

Kingsbridge Estuary:- Marsh Harrier ( Charleton Bay )

Seaton Marshes:- Scaup ( f.  )

Fernworthy Forest:- Woodcock

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27.12.21, Shutterton, Dawlish:- Raven, Siskin

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. ), 6 Pochard ( also of interest, Black Swan )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Lower Otter Valley:- 34 White Fronted Goose

Bowcombe Creek:- 3 Red Breasted Merganser

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Eider, 22 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Grey Seal, 2 Harbour Porpoise

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26.12.21, Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( m., S. of Memorial car park ), 4 CATTLE EGRET ( Hartshorn ), 2 Great Northern Diver, 5 Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Necked Grebe, 155 Tufted Duck, Goldeneye ( m. )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Lower Otter Valley:- 34 White Fronted Goose

Exminster Marshes:- Tundra Bean Goose, White Fronted Goose, Marsh Harrier

Brixham Breakwater:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 10 Purple Sandpiper, Pomarine Skua

Seaton Marshes:- Scaup ( f.  )

Haldon Forest:- Brambling ( m. )

Starcross:- 100 CATTLE EGRET ( to roost ), White Fronted Goose

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Red Throated Diver, Eider, 18 Common Scoter, Redwing, 6 Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise

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25.12.21, Seaton Marshes:- Scaup ( f.  )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Totnes:- Barn Owl

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24.12.21, Seaton Marshes:- Scaup ( f.  )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Lower Otter Valley:- 34 White Fronted Goose

Brixham Breakwater:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Slavonian Grebe, 7 Purple Sandpiper, Pomarine Skua

Exminster Marshes:- Tundra Bean Goose, White Fronted Goose, Pink Footed Goose, 400 Brent Goose, Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 750+ Wigeon, 250+ Teal, 35+ Shoveler, 6 Pintail, 800+ Black Tailed Godwit, 350+ Lapwing, 500+ Golden Plover, 3 Marsh Harrier

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose

Darts Farm, Topsham:- 160 Wigeon, 20 Teal, 65 Black Tailed Godwit

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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23.12.21, Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Seaton Marshes:- Scaup ( f. ), Water Rail

Exminster Marshes:- Tundra Bean Goose, White Fronted Goose, 3 Whooper Swan, 3 Marsh Harrier

nr. Yettington:- 20+ Brambling

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl

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

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 60 Wigeon, 30 Teal, Pintail, 7 Snipe, 2 Chiffchaff

Brixham Breakwater:- 4 Purple Sandpiper

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22.12.21, Haldon:- 3 Brambling

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Whooper Swan, 2 Marsh Harrier

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. )

Lower Otter Valley:- 34 White Fronted Goose

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

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21.12.21, Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( f. )

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

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field ), Pochard ( m. ), 2 Water Rail, Chiffchaff

Lower Otter Valley:- 34 White Fronted Goose

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 17 Lapwing

South Huish:- 3 White Fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose, Brent Goose, 20 Wigeon, 10 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Water Pipit, Black Redstart

Topsham Quay:- 2 Ruddy Shelduck ( over )

Rillage Point:- Red Throated Diver, Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- Pink Footed Goose, 3 Marsh Harrier

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING

Exe Estuary:- 2 Black Necked Grebe ( Cockwood Steps )

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 15+ Red Throated Diver

Brixham Breakwater:- 5 Purple Sandpiper, 9 Grey Seal

Halwell:- Hare

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20.12.21, Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Lower Otter Valley:- 34 White Fronted Goose

Plym Estuary:- Pochard ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 30+ Lapwing, TYawny Owl, Redwing

South Huish:- 3 White Fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose, 3 Brent Goose, 2 Gadwall ( m. ), 55 Wigeon, 27 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Snipe, Water Pipit

Thurlestone Marsh:- 14Snipe

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Pintail, Wigeon ( m. ), Ringed Plover

Roadford Reservoir:- 2 RING NECKED DUCK ( m. ), Great Northern Diver, 34 Pochard, 3 Pintail, 17 Shoveler, 53 Wigeon, 5 Tufted Duck

Hope's Nose:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, 19 Coimmon Scoter, 3 Harbour Porpoise

Broadwoodwidger:- Weasel

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19.12.21, Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Loddiswell:- 2 Goosander, Jay

Gara Bridge:- 3 Goosander, 2 Siskin

South Huish:- 3 White Fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose, 3 Brent Goose, 57 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 11 Snipe, Water Pipit

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Scaup ( f. ), 4 Common Scoter, 13 Wigeon

Cockwood Valley:- 60+ CATTLE EGRET

Otter Estuary:- 34 White Fronted Goose

Okehampton:- Raven

nr. Cadover:- Hen Harrier ( ringtail )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 30+ Lapwing

Brixham Breakwater:- 3 Great Northern Diver

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, 2 Black Necked Grebe

Cockwood:- Little Grebe, Kingfsher

Exminster Marshes:- Marsh Harrier ( imm. ), 300+ Lapwing, 450+ Golden Plover, Raven

Killerton:- Willow Tit

Brixton:- Tawny Owl

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18.12.21, Lynton:- 17 Pink Footed Goose ( over W. )

Exminster Marshes:- Pink Footed Goose, Marsh Harrier, Merlin

River Otter:- 19 White Fronted Goose ( N. of S. Farm Rd. )

Hope's Nose:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 14 Common Scoter

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 10 Wigeon, 32 Teal, Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, 75 Snipe, Kingfisher

Broadsands / Brixham:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 3 Purple Sandpiper, Yellow Legged Gull ( 2 w. )

Okehampton:- Raven, Blackcap

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing field )

Lynmouth Beach:- Yellow Legged Gull

Otterton:- 34 White Fronted Goose

South Huish:- 3 White Fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose

Exmouth:- Black Redstart

Paignton:- Blackcap

Axe Estuary:- 4 Goosander, Pintail, 2 Greenshank

Slapton:- Goldeneye ( m. )

Beesands:- LESSER SCAUP ( f. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Tamerton:- CATTLE EGRET

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17.12.21, Brisworthy, nr. Cadover:- Jay, 30+ Redwing, 30+ Fieldfare, 2 Goldcrest

Wotter:- 7 Mistle Thrush

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Goldcrest

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Wigeon ( f. )

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 30 Wigeon, 35 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 12 Snipe

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 2 Marsh Harrier

Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver

Exmouth:- 2 Black Redstart ( Shelly Beach )

Exe Estuary:- 2 Black Necked Grebe, Spotted Redshank

Brixham Breakwater:- 6 Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

Crownhill Down:- 2 Raven

Birch Wood, Tavistock:- 2 Woodcock, Dipper, Raven

Shaugh Prior:- 4 December Moth, Winter Moth, 2 Scarce Umber

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16.12.21, Topsham Recreation Ground:- Mediterranean Gull ( 3 w. )

Berry Head:- Black Redstart

Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 12 Mandarin ( 7 m., 5 f. )

Shoalstone, Brixham:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 3 Black Throated Diver

Goodrington:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Black Throated Diver

Roundham Head, Torbay:- Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 17 Wigeon, 12 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 21 Snipe, Water Rail

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Tiverton:- Goosander

Plymouth:- 11 December Moth, Gem

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15.12.21, Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( m. )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( m., on beach 20 yds. S. of Memorial car park ), 100+ Tufted Duck, 3+ Water Rail, 2 Jay, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 6+ Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest, Reed Bunting, 2 Cirl Bunting

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Marsh Harrier, Mediterranean Gull

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter, 30 Rock Pipit, Black Redstart

off Brixham:- 7 Black Throated Diver, Pomarine Skua

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Cirl Bunting, 5+ Common Dolphin

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14.12.21, Haldon Forest:- Brambling ( m., on feeders )

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, 4+ Black Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Plympton:- Raven, 3 Goldcrest

Modbury:- 2 Raven, 30+ Redwing

Teignmouth:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver

South Milton Ley:- 3 Water Rail, Barn Owl, Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 7 Chiffchaff ( inc. 2 tristis ), 2 Goldcrest

Preston, Torbay:- Great Northern Diver, Common Scoter

Roundham-with-Hyde Head, Torbay:- Great Northern Diver, Black Redstart

Three Beaches Headland, Torbay:- 7 Black Throated Diver

South Huish:- 30+ Wigeon, 20+ Teal, 10 Snipe, 2 Raven, Chiffchaff

Bellever:- 5 Fieldfare

Headland Warren:- Raven

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13.12.21, South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 30+ Teal, 12 + Wigeon, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Raven

Beesands:- 2 LESSER SCAUP, RING NECK DUCK, 6 Pochard

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 1 c.y. ), Yellow Legged Gull ( ad., Ireland Bay )

Okehampton:- Raven

Clennon Valley Ponds:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Gadwall, Water Rail,  3+ Chiffchaff ( inc 1+ tristis )

Exminster Marshes:- Spotted Redshank

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12.12.21, Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Plympton:- Jay

Clennon Valley Ponds:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, 3 Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Slapton:- Yellow Leg Gull ( ad., Ireland Bay )

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Black Throated Diver

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

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11.12.21, Lee Moor:- Goldeneye ( f., Colwichtown Pit ), 2 Goosander

Plymouth:- 4 Purple Sandpiper

Broadsands:- 6 Great Northern Diver, 3 Black Throated Diver, Red Throated Diver, 3 Common Scoter

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 800+ Brent Goose, 240+ Wigeon, 70+ Teal, 6 Red Breasted Merganser, 26 Shoveler, 30+ Pintail, 950+ Dunlin, 800+ Black Tailed Godwit, 315 Avocet, 39 Grey Plover, 330 Lapwing, 4 Sanderling, Marsh Harrier ( 1 w. )

Teignmouth:- Great Northern Diver

Roadford Reservoir:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Willow Tit ( nr. cafe )

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( Aller Park )

Clennon Valley Ponds:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, 2+ Chiffchaff

River Otter:- 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Green Sandpiper, 2 Water Pipit

Modbury:- 12 Redwing, Blackcap

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, Marsh Harrier

Taw Estuary:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Pale Bellied Brent Goose6 Pintail, 7 Knot, 2 Greenshank

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10.12.21.Noss Mayo:- Raven

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Black Throated Diver

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Red Breasted Merganser, Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Crownhill Down:- 36 Golden Plover

Beesands:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f., imm. ), Brent Goose, Pochard, 4 Gadwall, 10+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, Kingfisher, Cetti's Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull, 3 Turnstone

South Huish:- 40 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Snipe

Thurlestone Marsh:- 2 Jay ( also, of interest 6,500 Starling )

Braunton Marsh:- Whooper Swan

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9.12.21, Exe Estuary:- Black Necked Grebe

Dawlish Warren:- Spoonbill, Great Northern Diver,  Red Throated Diver, 2 Chiffchaff ( inc. tristis )

Broadsands:- 4 Black Throated Diver

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Egyptian Goose

Burrator:- 2 Brambling

Topsham:- Marsh Harrier

nr.  Cofton:- 9+ CATTLE EGRET

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, Eider ( f. ), Common Scoter ( f. ), 4 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, 25 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 47 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 16+ Snipe, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Raven

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Barnacle Goose, 4 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Goldcrest

Saltram:- Water Rail, Ring Neck Parakeet, Green Woodpecker, 20+ Redwing, 4+ Goldcrest, Firecrest, 5+ Siskin, 7 Roe Deer

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8.12.21, Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard ( f., duck pond )

Cadover area:- Raven, 20+ Redwing, 5 Mistle Thrush, Reed Bunting

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Beer:- Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 42 Wigeon, 12 Teal, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, 10 Snipe

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap ( f. ), Goldcrest

Budleigh area:- Egyptian Goose, Merlin

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7.12.21, Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater ( 08:50 ), 4 Common Scoter, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, Black Redstart, 15 Common Dolphin, 4 Porpoise

Haldon:- Brambling ( f. )

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

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6.12.21, Dawlish Warren:- Spoonbill ( Finger Point )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. ), 2 Great Northern Diver, 5 Pochard

South Huish:- Barnacle Goose, 12 Teal, 3 Ringed Plover, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, 2 Water Pipit

River Otter:- Green Sandpiper, Dipper

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper, 6 Turnstone, Grey Wagtail

Crownhill Down:- 14 Golden Plover, 36 Redwing

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5.12.21, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. )

Crownhill Down:- Goldeneye ( f. ), 3 Golden Plover ( over )

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

Warleigh Point / Ernesettle Creek:- 3 Barnacle Goose, Pintail, 8 Wigeon, 60 Teal, Common Sandpiper, 70 Snipe, Kingfisher

West Charleton Marsh:- Marsh Harrier ( m. )

Exe Estuary:- 3 Goldeneye ( f., Cockwood Steps )

Powderham Park:- 2 Egyptian Goose

Churchstow:- 30+ Golden Plover

Clennon Valley Ponds:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Water Rail, 1+ Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Exmouth:- 3 Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

Slapton:- Goldcrest, Firecrest

Sousson's:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, 20+ Redwing, Fieldfare, 3+ Crossbill

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4.12.21, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. ), 4 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Pochard

Plymouth Hoe:- Swallow

Roos Tor:- RED KITE

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Purple Sandpiper, Pomarine Skua

Clennon Valley Ponds:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Kingfisher, 4+ Chiffchaff ( inc. tristis )

Exminster Marshes:- 2+ Marsh Harrier

Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard ( duckpond )

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3.12.21, Lee Moor:- Goldeneye ( f., Colwichtown Pit )

Killerton:- 2 Willow Tit, 70+ Redpoll

Exe Estuary:- 2 Black Necked Grebe ( from Cockwood )

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

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. )

Portworthy:- Red Crested Pochard

Chagford:- Roe Deer ( Wrey Barton )

Frenchbeer Farm:- Roe Deer

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2.12.21, Topsham:- 3 Marsh Harrier ( Recreation Ground ), Spotted Redshank

Crownhill Down:- Goldeneye ( f. )

Tiverton:- 3 Goosander

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

Berry Head:- DESERT WHEATEAR ( m., in quarry )

Exmouth:- 11 Purple Sandpiper

Haldon:- HAWFINCH, 5 Siskin, Crossbill

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver

South Huish:- Black Tailed Godwit, 12 Snipe, Water Pipit

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. )

Exe Estuary:- 15 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Black Necked Grebe, Pale Bellied Brent Goose, Spotted Redshank, 400+ Avocet, Marsh Harrier,

Roadford Reservoir:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Great Northern Diver, Pochard, 3 Goldeneye, Otter

Slapton:- 2 Black Necked Grebe, 4 Common Darter ( Ireland Bay hide )

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1.12.21, Exmouth:- Spoonbill ( off Mudbank Lane )

Thurlestone Bay:- RedThroated Diver, 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Raven

South Huish:- 10 Wigeon, 34 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 18 Snipe, Kingfisher, Water Pipit

South Milton Ley:- Lapwing, Grey Wagtail, 12 Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting

Dawlish:- Great Northern Diver

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30.11.21, Beesands:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( m. ), Common Scoter, 2 Goldeneye ( f. )

Wotter:- 20+ Redwing, Grey Wagtail

Plympton:- 2 Raven

Topsham:- Marsh Harrier, 2 Mediterranean Gull ( Recreation Ground )

Haldon:- 3 HAWFINCH ( nr,. Butterfly Walk )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Barnacle Goose

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 13 Wigeon, 18 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Snipe

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29.11.21, Princetown:- Woodcock

River Exe:- 2 Black Necked Grebe ( from Exmouth )

Start Point:- DESERT WHEATERAR ( ad. m., nr. lighthouse, early a.m. only ), Black Redstart

Beesands:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Great Northern Diver, Pochard, 20+ Gadwall

Plymstock:- 2 Blackcap ( m. )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, 4+ Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Velvet Scoter ( m. ), 33 Common Scoter ( also of interest, Blue Fin Tuna )

Rillage Point:- SNOW BUNTING ( over ), Redwing, Siskin

Haldon:- HAWFINCH, 1+ Brambling, 6 Crossbill, 20+ Redpoll

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Marsh Harrier

Brisworthy, nr. Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 6+ Fieldfare, 20+ Redwing, Goldcrest

Slapton Village:- 5 Stock Dove

Wixenford:- Jay, Grey Wagtail

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Common Scoter, 11 Turnstone, Ringed Plover ( also of interest, Desert Wheatear reported again from Yarmer Beach, could not be located in 90 minute search )

South Huish:- 6 Wigeon, 20 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Ringed Plover, 8 Snipe, Raven

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28.11.21, Beesands:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Brent Goose, 4+ Gadwall, Water Rail, Jay, Chiffchaff

Slapton:- 2 Black Necked Grebe, 30+ Wigeon, 80+ Tufted Duck, 20+ Gadwall, 4+ Water Rail, Snipe, 3 Jay, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, Chifchaff, 2+ Firecrest, 4+ Goldcrest, 2 Cirl Bunting

Ideford Common:- SNOW BUNTING, Brambling, Reed Bunting ( also of interest, 2 Guinea Fowl )

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, 3 Raven

Powderham Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over ), 24 Teal, 203 Lapwing, Water Rail

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Exmouth:- Yellow Leg Gull ( recycling centre ), Black Redstart ( Shelly Beach )

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Purple Sandpiper, 15 Turnstone, 3 Rock Pipit

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Common Scoter, 7 Turnstone, Kingfisher

South Huish:- 16 Wigeon, 25 Teal, Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit, Turnstone, 5 Ringed Plover, 30 Snipe

Thurlestone:- Black Redstart ( on Eddystone Rd. )

Haldon:- 2 HAWFINCH ( nr. Butterfly Walk ), 8+ Crossbill, 30+ Siskin, 2 Redpoll

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

River Exe:- 2 Black Necked Grebe ( from Exmouth )

Exminster Marshes:- 3+ Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher ( Turf Lock )

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27.11.21, Hope's Nose:- 6 Common Scoter, Purple Sandpiper, Blackcap ( f. )

Topsham:- Ruff

Beesands:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Goosander, Pochard

Slapton:- 2 Black Necked Grebe ( Ireland Bay ), Goosander

Ideford Common:- SNOW BUNTING

South Huish:- 16 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Ringed Plover, 5 Snipe, Water Pipit

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

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26.11..21, Beesands:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( m. ), 3 Black Necked Grebe ( Ireland Bay ), Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank ( Bridgend )

Aveton Gifford:- 6 Siskin

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25.11.21, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven, Jay

Crownhill Down:- 3 Snipe, 2 Raven

Beesands:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( m. )

South Huish:- Jack Snipe, 27 Teal, 19 Wigeon, Pintail ( f. ), 6 Ringed Plover, 26 Snipe, Water Pipit

Exmouth:- 3 Purple Sandpiper ( Maer Rocks ), Black Redstart ( m., Shelly Beach )

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver ( also of interest, Blue Fin Tuna )

Ilsington:- 1+ Green Woodpecker, 3+ Mistle Thrush, 4 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, Fox

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24.11.21, Beesands:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. also of interest, Black Swan )

Exeter:- Firecrest, Goldcrest

Wembury:- Common Sandpiper, Water Pipit ( nr. sewage outfall pipe ), 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 21 Common Scoter, 2 Harbour Porpoise

Shaugh Bridge:- 2 Raven

Holbeton:- Woodcock

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Red Breasted Merganser, Grey Plover, Reed Bunting

Hope Cove:- 2 Velvet Scoter, 4 possible Black Throated Diver, 3 Common Scoter, Great Skua

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Whooper Swan, 2 Red Throated Diver, 7 Common Scoter, Teal ( f. ), 15 Turnstone, 6 Ringed Plover, Great Skua, Kingfisher, 12 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 20 Wigeon, 12 Teal, 17 Snipe, Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit, Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- 5 Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 17 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Seaton Wetlands:- Little Grebe,  3 Red Breasted Merganser, Shoveler, Wigeon, Teal, 250 Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit

Berry Head:- 5 Common Scoter, 20 Harbour Porpoise, 35+ Common Dolphin

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23.11.21, Passage House Inn, Teign Estuary:- 14 CATTLE EGRET

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

nr. Okehampton:- RED KITE ( Granite Way )

Beesands:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( f. / imm. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Little Grebe, Shoveler ( f. ), 30+ Gadwall, 40+ Tufted Duck, Pochard, 2 Teal, Water Rail, Raven, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff ( also of interest, Black Swan )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( m., 30yds. S. of Memorial car park ), 10+ Wigeon, 2+ Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, Raven, 2 Jay, 3+ Cetti's Warbler, 8+ Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Haldon:- Woodcock ( on roadside )

Berry Head:- Great Skua

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 28 Common Scoter, Teal ( m. ), Wigeon ( f. ), Purple Sandpiper, 4 Turnstone, 5 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 16 Wigeon, 17 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Snipe, 20 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, 2 Water Pipit

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

Meavy:- Raven, Jay

Burrator Reservoir:- Raven

nr. Sourton:- Raven

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22.11.21, Topsham:- 2 Marsh Harrier, Fieldfare

Haldon Butterfly Walk:- 2 HAWFINCH, 20 Redwing, 90 Fieldfare, Crossbill

Sidbury:- RED KITE ( Farway Common / Hare & Hounds )

Okehampton:- Raven

Budleigh Salterton / Otterton:- Great Northern Diver, 100+ Wigeon,10+  Teal, 2 Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, 2 Water Rail, Stock Dove, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Rock Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff

Dawlish Warren:- 200+ Brent Goose, 5 Red Breasted Merganser, 1,700+ Dunlin, 45 Knot, 20+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 20+ Grey Plover, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 26 Common Scoter, 4 Red Breasted Merganser, 24 Wigeon, 11 Teal, 3 Turnstone, 7 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 8 Wigeon, 12 Teal, 7 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Snipe, 2 Water Pipit

Bellever:- 3 Jay, 20 Fieldfare, Roe Deer

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21.11.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Brixham Harbour:- Caspian Gull ( 1 w. ), Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, 2 Firecrest

Aveton Gifford:- 30 Teal, 75 Wigeon, Greenshank

Axmouth:- Black Redstart ( yacht club )

Fremington Quay:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 2 Goldcrest

Haldon:- 3+ HAWFINCH, 10+ Crossbill

Cockington Orchard, Torbay:- 12+ Fieldfare

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 5+ Redwing, Goldcrest

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20.11.21, Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING, 2 Great Northern Diver, Slavonian Grebe, Common Scoter, Kingfisher

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, Water Pipit

Plympton:- Raven, 2 Blackcap

Seaton:- Black Redstart, Grey Wagtail

Haldon:- 15+ Crossbill

Fremington Pill:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank, Bar Tailed Godwit

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

Aveton Gifford:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, 7 Whooper Swan ( 2 ad., 5 juv., flew up-river )

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. )

Berry Head:- 40 Common Dolphin ( also of interest, Blue Fin Tuna )

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Purpl Sandpiper, 12+ Redwing, 2 Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest, Blue Fin Tuna )

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19.11.21, Plympton:- Firecrest

Haldon:- Brambling, 5 Crossbill

Black Down, Brent Tor:- 30 Fieldfare

Sourton:- 10 Fieldfare

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, Little Grebe, 8 Wigeon, 20 Teal, 17 Snipe, Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. )

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18.11.21, Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( m. ), Bittern ( over Bridge ), 4+ Water Rail, Raven, 3 Jay, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest, 2 Cirl Bunting

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, 2 Raven

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Pochard, 18+ Gadwall, 30+ Tufted Duck, Mediterranean Gull, Raven, Cetti's Warbler

Crownhill Down:- 34 Golden Plover

Fremington Pill:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS

Merrivale:- Hen Harrier

Princetown:- 3 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 10+ Redwing, 6 Fieldfare

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Feathered Thorn, Yellow Line Quaker

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17.11.21, Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( m. )

Haldon Ridge / Underdown:- Hen Harrier ( f. )

Fremington Pill:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Common Scoter, Ringed Plover, Kingfisher

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, 2 Wigeon, 18 Teal, 23 Snipe, 28 Stock Dove, Water Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Haldon Forest:- 8 HAWFINCH, 4 Crossbill

Soussons / Vitifer:- 30+ Fieldfare, 10 Crossbill

Exe Estuary:- 200 Avocet, 900 Golden Plover

Northam Burrows:- SNOW BUNTING, Black Redstart

Shapley Tor:- 2 Fieldfare

Bellever:- 2 Raven

Warren House Inn:- 3 Fieldfare

Headland Warren:- 5 Red Deer

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16.11.21, Haldon:- 5 HAWFINCH

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Goldcrest

River Otter:- 5 Goosander, Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail

Walkhampton:- Fieldfare ( in mixed thrush flock )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., from hide ), 3 CATTLE EGRET

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

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15.11.21, Plympton:- Black Redstart ( m., in private garden )

Cadover:-150+ Golden Plover, 1,000+ Woodpigeon, Raven, Jay, 2+ Redwing

Haldon:- 7 HAWFINCH, Redwing, Fieldfare, Crossbill

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, Wigeon ( m. ), Teal, 37 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

Thurlestone Bay:- Ringed Plover

South Milton Ley:- 2 Teal, 5 Water Rail, 5 Redwing, Cetti's Warbler, 17 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 30 Wigeon, 70 Teal, 3 Greenshank, Snipe, Water Rail, 2 Water Pipit

Butter Brook, Harford:- Grey Wagtail

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., from hide ), 3 CATTLE EGRET

Fremington Pill:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS, 3 Spoonbill ( over )

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14.11.21, Slapton:- 2 SNOW BUNTING, Slavonian Grebe, Wigeon, 60+ Tufted Duck, Fieldfare, 4+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 6+ Goldcrest, 3 Brambling

Exminster Marshes:- 220 Wigeon, 75+ Teal, 25 Shoveler, 150+ Lapwing, 420 Golden Plover

Haldon:- HAWFINCH ( nr. pylons, 300m N. of Butterfly Walk ), 100 Redwing, Blackcap ( m. ), 12+ Crossbill

Rillage Point:- 59 Redwing, 19 Brambling, 80 Siskin

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, Water Pipit

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., from hide ), CATTLE EGRET, Pochard ( m. )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Sidmouth:- 4,960 Woodpigeon, 1,106 Stock Dove, 25+ Brambling

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Redwing, 12 Fieldfare

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 3 Barnacle Goose ( also 450+ Canada Goose ), 66 Snipe, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher

Dartington Hall:- 20+ Redwing

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Common Scoter, Teal, 2 Turnstone

Modbury:- Stoat

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13.11.21, South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, Water Pipit

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., from hide )

Slapton:- 2 SNOW BUNTING, Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe

Sidmouth:- 4,640 Woodpigeon, 595 Stock Dove, Chiffchaff, 10 Redpoll, 25+ Brambling

Parke, Bovey Tracey:- Redwing, Fieldfare, 2 Mistle Thrush

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Rock Pipit, Grey Wagtail

Fremington Pill:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS

Seaton:- 5 Black Redstart, Grey Wagtail, Rock Pipit

Berry Head:- Ring Ouzel, Harbour Porpoise

Lipson, Plymouth:- VAGRANT EMPEROR DRAGONFLY

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12.11.21, Thurlestone Bay:- DESERT WHEATEAR ( 1 w., on Leasfoot Beach, nr. Golf Course, early a.m. only ), 7 Ringed Plover, 10+ Turnstone, 2 Raven

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, 15 Teal, Wigeon, 2 Snipe, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

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

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Manx Shearwater, Red Breasted Merganser, 27 Common Scoter, 200+ Redwing, Fieldfare, 1+ Brambling, 2+ Bluefin Tuna

Yes Tor:- 2 Raven

Dart's Farm:- Brambling ( with mixed finch flock )

Aveton Gifford:- 4 Goldcrest

Brixton:- Radford's Flame Shoulder, Merveille Du Jour, Cypress Carpet, Angle Shades

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11.11.12, Thurlestone Bay:- DESERT WHEATEAR ( 1 w., on Leasfoot Beach, nr. Golf Course ), 3 Common Scoter, Great Skua

Haldon:- 35 Fieldfare, 12+ Brambling, 25+ Crossbill, 3 Redpoll

Shaldon:- Spoonbill ( from Shaldon Bridge )

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, Water Pipit

Rillage Point:- SNOW BUNTING ( over ), 2 Lapwing, Swallow, 3 Mistle Thrush, 85 Redwing, 210 Siskin, 25 Brambling

Slapton:- 2 SNOW BUNTING, 5 Common Scoter, Water Rail, 2 Cetti's Warbler

Manaton:- 5 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET, 4 Egyptian Goose, 3 Marsh Harrier

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 20 Fieldfare

Dawlish Warren:- SNOW BUNTING, Grey Phalarope ( briefly on beach, flushed by dogwalker )

Starcross:- 122 CATTLE EGRET ( pre-roost )

Noss Mayo:- Black Redstart ( Worswell Farm )

Berry Head:- 12+ Harbour Porpoise

Topsham:- Common Darter

10.11.12, Thurlestone Bay:- DESERT WHEATEAR ( 1 w., on Leasfoot Beach ), Rock Pipit, Grey Seal

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, 30+ Teal, 4 Wigeon, 30+ Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Rock Pipit, Water Pipit

Estover, Plymouth:- Blackcap ( m. )

Plympton:- Blackcap

Slapton:- 2 SNOW BUNTING, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Cetti's Warbler ( also of interest, 10,000+ Starling murmuration, 16:30 )

Churston Wood, Brixham:- Firecrest

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

West Charleton:- 13+ Redwing ( over )

Plymouth:- Silver Y Moth, Double Striped Pug

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9.11.21, Slapton:- 2 SNOW BUNTING ( on path just S. of Memorial car park, later on beach ), 3+ Water Rail, Raven, 4 Jay, 3+ Cetti's Warbler, Goldcrest, 2 Siskin, 3 Brambling

Cockwood Marsh:- 40+ CATTLE EGRET ( with cows in field overlooking marsh )

Exe Estuary:- Red Breasted Merganser

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- CATTLE EGRET, 6 Brent Goose, 4 Egyptian Goose, 100+ Teal, 100+ Wigeon, 10+ Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Avocet, 10+ Grey Plover, 30+ Dunlin, 30+ Ringed Plover, 3 Marsh Harrier ( also of interest, 2 Black Swan )

Rillage Point:- 5,276+ Chaffinch, 77 Siskin, 12 Brambling

Belstone:- Redwing, 50+ Fieldfare

Noss Mayo:- Jay

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER ( overflow car park field ), 35 Teal, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Jay, Water Pipit

Aveton Gifford:- Golden Plover, Greenshank

Thurlestone Bay:- DESERT WHEATEAR ( 1 w., on Leasfoot Beach ), Red Throated Diver, Brent Goose, 10 Turnstone, 7 Ringed Plover, Kingfisher, Raven

Berry Head:- 6 Common Scoter, Black Redstart, 20+ Common Dolphin, 6+ Harbour Porpoise

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8.11.21, South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER ( overflow car park field ), 4 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 40+ Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Raven, 6+ Mistle Thrush, Cettis Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 10 Common Scoter, 7 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 4 Turnstone

Fernworthy Reservoir:- 32+ Fieldfare, Redpoll, Goldcrest

Fremington Pill:- Spotted Redshank

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank

Slapton:- 2 SNOW BUNTING, Goldcrest, Firecrest

St. Annes Chapel:- 30+ Golden Plover

Thurlestone Marsh:- Water Rail, Jay, Cettis Warbler

Soar:- Woodcock, Ring Ouzel, Firecrest

Bovey Head:- Snipe

Board Down, Postbridge:- Snipe

Wembury Point:- Wheatear

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7.11.21, South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER ( overflow car park field ), 3 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 10 Snipe, 65 Stock Dove

Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( imm., with Starling flock, Pimm Rd. area )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Colyford Common / River Axe:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Soussons:- Raven, Jay, Fieldfare, 4+ Crossbill

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Redwing, Siskin

Aveton Gifford:- Tawny Owl, 5 Blackcap

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Turnstone, 4 Dunlin, 11 Ringed Plover

Plympton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

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6.11.21, Hope's Nose:- 3+ Great Northern Diver, 15+ Common Scoter, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Fieldfare, Black Redstart, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Haldon Forest:- 2 Brambling ( m., f., on feeders nr. bike hire )

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER ( overflow car park field ), 10 Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

North Bovey Woods:- Snipe, Woodcock

Seaton:- 2 Black Redstart

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5.11.21, Darts Farm:- 2 Brambling

Plym Estuary:- BLUETHROAT ( briefly )

Haldon Forest:- 60 Redwing, 6 Crossbill, Siskin, 10 Redpoll

Brisworthy, nr. Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 40+ Redwing, Fieldfare

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Exmouth ( Shelly Beach ):- 4 Raven, 2 Black Redstart

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 250+ Teal, 150+ Wigeon, 8 Shoveler, Pintail, 50 Lapwing, 180 Golden Plover, 38 Avocet ( Estuary ), Water Rail, 2 Marsh Harrier ( 1 w. )

Seaton:- 2 Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Brent Goose, Ringed Plover, Black Redstart

South Huish:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER ( overflow car park field ), 6 Wigeon, 38 Teal, 41 Snipe, 2 Dunlin, 48 Stock Dove, 2 Jay, Chiffchaff, Water Pipit

Sidmouth:- Woodlark ( over ), 2,000 Woodpigeon, Stock Dove, 22+ Brambling

Dawlish Warren:- Grey Seal

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4.11.21, Axe Cliff:- 3 Chifchaff, 9 Brambling, 2 Redpoll, Siskin, Reed Bunting

Brisworthy, nr. Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Stock Dove, 2 Jay, 25 Redwing, 3 Goldcrest, Brambling

nr. Starcross:- 55 CATTLE EGRET ( with cows in field above Cockwood Marsh )

Plympton:- Firecrest ( Compass Drive )

Wotter:- 2 Redwing

Lyneham House, Yealmpton:- Jay

Nr. Brayford:- 2 RED KITE ( over A399 )

Haldon:- 4 Brambling, ( Bullers Hill feeders ), 4 Crossbill

Seaton:- Black Redstart

Exmoor Zoo, Bratton Fleming:- Jay, 2 Redwing, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Thurlestone:- 2 Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 2 Stock Dove, Jay, 5 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, 2 Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff

Sidmouth:- 24,150 Woodpigeon, 14+ Brambling

Start Point:- 42,900 Woodpigeon

Topsham:- Grey Seal

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3.11.21, West Charleton / Bowcombe Creek:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( in flight towards Kingsbridge Estuary )

Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( imm., with Starling flock, Pimm Rd. area )

Darts Farm:- 5 Brambling ( with finch flock )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven

Start Point:- 48,000 Woodpigeon, Black Redstart

Thurlestone:- 5 Stock Dove, 3 Jay

Aveton Gifford:- 3 Greenshank, 3 Mistle Thrush, 4 Grey Wagtail, Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- 4+ Water Rail, 2,000+ Woodpigeon, 4 Stock Dove, 7+ Jay, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Firecrest, 3 Goldcrest, Reed Bunting, 7 Cirl Bunting, Migrant Hawker, 3 Common Darter

Dawlish Warren:- Kingfisher, VAGRANT EMPEROR ( on fence by groyne 10 )

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2.11.21, Cadover:- Goosander ( redhead )

Trowlesworthy Tors / Legis Tor:- 350 Golden Plover

Brisworthy Burrows:- 2 Redwing

Prawle Point:- 59,000+ Woodpigeon

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Jay, 2 Grey Wagtail

Beesands:- 18 Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall ( 3 m., f. ), Cetti's Warbler, Grey Seal ( also of interest, Black Swan )

East Soar:- Jack Snipe, Ring Ouzel, 3 Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Jay, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest, 6 Cirl Bunting

Okehampton:- Raven

Tunhill Rocks:- Raven

Blackslade Mire, Widecombe:- 150 Golden Plover

Mansands:- 2 Black Redstart, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Darts Farm:- 2 Brambling ( with finch flock )

Starcross:- 40+ CATTLE EGRET

Aveton Gifford:- 3 Siskin

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 50 Teal, 5 Snipe, Common Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, Swallow

South Huish:- 7 Wigeon, 45 Teal, Gadwall ( f. ), 11 Snipe, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Raven, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone:- 1,050 Woodpigeon, 6 Stock Dove, 5 Jay

South Milton Ley:- 3 Cetti's Warbler

FremingtonPill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank, 161 Black Tailed Godwit

Maer Rocks, Exmouth:- 3 Purple Sandpiper

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1.11.21, Okehampton:- Raven

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( on beach ), 4+ Water Rail, Mediteranean Gull, 40,000+ Woodpigeon, 200+ Stock Dove, Swallow, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, 6+ Brambling, 15+ Siskin, 5 Crossbill, 5 Reed Bunting, Grey Seal, Painted Lady

Burrator Reservoir:- Little Grebe

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, Mistle Thrush

South Huish:- 40 Teal, 2 Snipe, 82 Stock Dove, 2 Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Tawny Owl

Prawle Point:- Great Skua, 20,000 Woodpigeon, 500 Stock Dove, 5 Brambling, Cirl Bunting

Darts Farm:- 5 Brambling ( with finch flock )

Topsham:- CATTLE EGRET, Red Breasted Merganser, 6 Gadwall, 14 Avocet,20 Greenshank, Kingfisher

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31.10.21, Dawlish Warren:- BARRED WARBLER ( entrance bushes, mobile )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( 30m S. of Memorial car park, mobile ), Ringed Plover, 3,000+ Woodpigeon, 2 Swallow, Brambling

Brentor:- 60+ Golden Plover

Mamhead:- Firecrest

Berry Head:- Manx Shearwater, 9 Great Skua, 6 Pomarine Skua, 8 Arctic Skua, 11 Mediterranean Gull, Common Tern, 600+ Redwing

Torquay:- 2 Swallow, 8 Redwing ( over Grosvenor Ave. )

Starcross:- 2 Egyptian Goose, 800 Black Tailed Godwit

Exminster Marshes:- 6+ CATTLE EGRET, Marsh Harrier

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30.10.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 3 Goldcrest, Brambling ( over )

Hope's Nose:- Turnstone, Swallow, Blackcap, Firecrest

Seaton Wetlands:- 3 Shoveler, 5 Siskin

Slapton:- 3+ SNOW BUNTING, 2 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Sanderling, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Swallow, 14,000+ Woodpigeon

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Jay

Berry Head:- Great Skua, Arctic Skua, probable Pomarine Skua, Mediterranean Gull, Swallow, 50+ Redwing, 2 Siskin, Harbour Porpoise

Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING

Dawlish Warren:- BARRED WARBLER ( entrance bushes opposite Cuckoos Nest )

Cadover:- Goosander

Churchstow:- Barn Owl

Aveton Gifford:- 20 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Turnstone

South Milton Ley:- 2 Mistle Thrush

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 6 Greenshank, 10 Dunlin

Starehole Valley, Soar:- Ring Ouzel

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29.10.21, Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( imm., with Starling flock, A380 / Fernicombe Rd. area )

Slapton:- 2 SNOW BUNTING

Hexworthy:- Brambling

Cadover:- Goosander ( imm. ), 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Plymouth:- Kingfisher ( nr. university )

Thurlestone:- Swallow, Black Redstart ( f. )

Bantham roundabout:- 35+ Lapwing

South Huish:- 5 Wigeon, 80 Teal, 6 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Wigeon, 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Sanderling, 24 Turnstone, Arctic Skua

Sidmouth:- 22 Turnstone

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 5 Redwing

Chagford  Common:- Ring Ouzel, 2 Mistle Thrush, 6 Redwing

Puslinch:- Jay

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank

Hope's Nose:- 2 Eider, 3 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Great Skua, 2 Blackcap, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Harbour Porpoise

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28.10.21, Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( imm., with Starling flock, A380 / Kings Ash Rd. / Fernicombe Rd. area )

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Great Skua, Arctic Skua, Kingfisher

nr. South Milton Ley:- Barn Owl

South Huish:- Water Pipit

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 120 Pintail, Spotted Redshank, 2 Snipe, Kingfisher, 2 Yellow Wagtail

Broadwoodwidger:- Ring Ouzel ( in private garden )

Beesands:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Sidbury:- 15 Redwing

Plympton:- Clancy's Rustic, Beaded Chestnut

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27.10.21, Harbertonford:- RED KITE ( over A381 )

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 CATTLE EGRET, 2+ Marsh Harrier, 100+ Redwing

Hope's Nose:- 2 Eider, 2 Common Scoter, Purple Sandpiper, Chiffchaff

Cadover:- Goosander, 1,000+ Woodpigeon, Reed Bunting

Cofton:- 50+ CATTLE EGRET

Torcross / Slapton:- 4 SNOW BUNTING, Mediterranean Gull

Dawlish Warren:- Short Eared Owl

Torquay Harbour:- 9 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Ringed Plover, Turnstone, 2 Sanderling

South Huish:- 10 Wigeon, 55 Teal, Snipe, Water Pipit

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26.10.21, Hope's Nose:- Balearic Shearwater, 2 Eider, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 50+ Redwing, Chiffchaff, 2 Firecrest, 2 Grey Seal

Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( imm., with Starling flock, Belfast Rd. / Pimm Rd. area )

Trowlesworthy, Cadover:- Hen Harrier ( ringtail, flew towards Wigford Down )

Venford Reservoir:- 2 Little Grebe, 2 Goosander, Raven, 4 Jay, 3+ Mistle Thrush, 500+ Redwing, 4 Goldcrest, Brambling

Yealmpton:- 2 Siskin

Ugborough:- 2 Jay

Aveton Gifford:- 3 Jay, 10+ Mistle Thrush, 40+ Redwing, Black Redstart, Grey Wagtail

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25.10.21, Slapton:- 1+ SNOW BUNTING ( on beach, midway between Torcross & Memorial car park ), Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Cetti's Warbler

Berry Head Quarry:- Ring Ouzel, 40+ Siskin

Hope's Nose:- 2 Eider, Kingfisher, 2 Firecrest

Avon Dam area:- 14 Ring Ouzel, 30+ Redwing, Black Redstart

Sidmouth:- Merlin, 6,000 Woodpigeon, Stock Dove, 2 Woodlark

Ilsington:- Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 30+ Redwing

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart

Thurlestone:- 3 Jay, Mistle Thrush

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

Newton Abbot:- 3 Kingfisher

Starcross:- 99 CATTLE EGRET ( over to roost )

Seaton Wetlands:- Water Rail, Kingfisher, Otter

Plymouth:- 2 November Moth, 3 Gem, Feathered Thorn

Noss Mayo:- Southern Hawker

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24.10.21, Slapton:- 1+ SNOW BUNTING ( on beach, midway between Torcross & Memorial car park ), 2 CATTLE EGRET, Bittern ( from Bridge ), Great Northern Diver, 3 Brent Goose ( s. )

Plympton:- 2 Raven

Goveton:- Barn Owl

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

Northam Burrows:- 3 SNOW BUNTING

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Mediterranean Gull

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Princetown:- 3 Jay, 5 Mistle Thrush, 10+ Redwing

Thurlestone Marsh:- 2 Water Rail, 3 Jay ( over )

South Huish:- 50 Teal, 5 Dunlin, 15 Snipe, 4 Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Leg Gull ( 1 w. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Sanderling, 4 Ringed Plover

Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET

Ashburton:- Stoat

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23.10.21, Slapton:- 12 CATTLE EGRET ( flew S. ), 2 SNOW BUNTING ( around boulders on beach halfway between Torcross & Memorial car park ), 2 Dunlin, 4+ Mediterranean Gull, 4 Swallow, 2 Firecrest

Avon Dam:- 9 Ring Ouzel

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail

Venford Reservoir:- 4 Brambling

Cadover:- 100 Golden Plover

Wigford Down:- 12 Golden Plover

Powderham area:- 4 CATTLE EGRET, Avocet, Golden Plover, 5 Grey Plover, 35 Ringed Plover, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Dunlin, 5 Redwing

East Soar:- 9 Teal, 7 Golden Plover, Merlin, 3+ Ring Ouzel, Firecrest, 2 Siskin, 8 Sika, 3 Roe Deer

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22.10.21, Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( imm., with Starling flock, Fernicombe Rd. area )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:-2 Redwing ( over )

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING ( on beach, midway between Torcross & Memorial car park ), 5+ Water Rail, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 4,000+ Woodpigeon ( over ), 4 Swallow, 5+ Jay, 20+ Redwing, 8+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 10+ Goldcrest, 3 Siskin, Reed Bunting, 3 Cirl Bunting ( also of interest, very pale, possibly leucistic Shag off shore between Memorial car park & Strete Gate ), Grey Seal ( m. )

Frogmore:- 4 Jay

Torquay:- 600+ Woodpigeon ( over )

The Warren, Noss Mayo:- Short Eared Owl

Hope's Nose:- 4 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, Black Redstart, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Firecrest

Kennick Reservoir, Christow:- 6 Raven, 2 Jay, 5 Sika Deer

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21.10.21, Emsworthy Mire:- Ring Ouzel ( m. ), Redwing, 2 Mistle Thrush

Preston, Torbay:- 50+ Turnstone, 26+ Mediterranean Gull

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( f. )

Crapstone:- 40+ Redwing

Seaton Marshes:- 2 Whooper Swan

Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( imm. ), Merlin

East Soar:- 3+ Ring Ouzel

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Heckwood Tor:- Snipe

Barn Hill:- Snipe, Golden Plover

Berry Head:- 5 Common Scoter, Great Skua, Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, Harbour Porpoise

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 9 Stock Dove, Fox

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20.10.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Marsh Harrier, Hobby ( juv. )

Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( imm., with Starling flock, Fernicombe Rd. area )

Okehampton:- Raven

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

Axminster:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over Bow Bridge )

Yarner Woods:- 50 Redwing

Axe Estuary:- Water Pipit ( Bridge Marsh )

Noss Mayo:- RED KITE ( 12:00, over ), 2 Jay, Southern Hawker

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19.10.21, Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull ( 3 w. ), Yellow Leg Gull ( 2 w. )

Yealmpton:- 10+ Stock Dove

Plympton:- 2 Raven, 5+ Siskin

Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( imm., with Starling flock, Fernicombe Rd. )

Berry Head:- LITTLE GULL, 2 Manx Shearwater, Velvet Scoter, Puffin, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua, 22 Mediterranean Gull, 15+ Common Dolphin

Ladram Bay:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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18.10.21, Shoalstone Shelter, Brixham:- Great Skua, Arctic Skua, 8 Mediterranean Gull, Common Tern

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, 15+ Redwing ( over )

Shaugh Prior:- Dewick's Plusia

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17.10.21, East Soar:- 20 Golden Plover ( over airfield )

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 CATTLE EGRET, Marsh Harrier, Hobby

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 200+ Wigeon, Teal, Snipe Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, Spotted Redshank, Ruff, 13+ Mediteranean Gull, Kingfisher

Uplyme:- HOOPOE ( briefly, Seaview Rd. / St. Mary Lane area )

Hope's Nose:- 2 Great Skua, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Firecrest, 6 Common Dolphin

West Charleton Marsh:- 10+ Teal, Water Rail, Greenshank, Grey Wagtail,  Cirl Bunting

Frogmore:- Little Grebe, Pintail, Golden Plover

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Redwing, Green Carpet Moth, Green Brindled Crescent, Garden Carpet, Flounced Chestnut, Beaded Chestnut, Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Common Marbled Carpet, 4 Lunar Underwing, Square Spot Rustic, Angle Shades

Slapton:- Grey Seal

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16.10.21, Slapton:- Short Eared Owl

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 18 Teal, 5 Wigeon, 37 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Greenshank, 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 10 Stock Dove, 2 Goldcrest

Clyst Estuary:- Spotted Redshank

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 43 Greenshank, Ruff, 19 Avocet, 4 Snipe, Marsh Harrier

Hope's Nose:- WOODLARK ( in off ), Velvet Scoter ( f. ), Eider ( juv. ), 10 Common Scoter, Purple Sandpiper, 4 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, 4+ Firecrest

Lundy:- RED EYED VIREO

Ilsington:- 2 Raven, Jay, 7 Redwing ( over ), Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Dawlish Warren:- WRYNECK

Colyton:- White Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Marsh Harrier ( f./ imm. ), 300+ Teal, 10 Shoveler, 50 Lapwing

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

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15.10.21, Start Point:- Golden Plover, Siskin

Cadover area:- 300+ Redwing

Axe Estuary:- Ruff, 4 Greenshank

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 10 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull, 4 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Kingfisher

Blackawton / Strete:- 20+ Golden Plover ( over E. )

Berry Head:- 3 Cirl Bunting, Pink Barred Sallow, Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

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14.10.21, Brisworthy Burrows, Dartmoor:- 130+ Redwing

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, 3 Greenshank

Clyst Estuary:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( briefly )

Topsham:- 37 Greenshank ( Goosemoor ), 10 Avocet

Seaton Wetlands:- 4 Teal, Common Sandpiper, 3 Lapwing, 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Greenshank

Plympton:- Raven, 2 Jay

Central Park, Plymouth:- 3+ Ringneck Parakeet

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Common Scoter, 5 Turnstone, 3 Mediterranean Gull

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

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- Lapwing, 2 Raven

Belstone:- 12 Mistle Thrush, Redwing, 2 Small Red Damselfly, 2 Southern Hawker

Emsworthy Mire area:- 12+ Golden Plover, 2 Raven, 3 Mistle Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff, 4+ Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, Small Copper, 3 Common Darter, 2 Common Hawker

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13.10.21, Torquay:- 3+ Redwing ( over )

West Charleton:- Redwing

Broadsands:- 5 Redwing

Great Cator, Dartmoor:- 100 Redwing

Cockington:- 3 Firecrest

Topsham:- 190+ Pintail, 235 Teal, 165+ Wigeon, 3 Shoveler, Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Grey Plover, 19 Lapwing, 34 Greenshank, 33 Dunlin, 530+ Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Snipe, Kingfisher

Yealm Estuary:- 11 Little Grebe, 12 Teal, Whimbrel, 4 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2+ Redwing, 2 Chiffchaff

Yealmpton:- Jay

Thurlestone:- HONEY BUZZARD ( 10:50, over golf course, towards Bigbury ), Swallow, Mistle Thrush

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- Snipe, Cetti's Warbler

Berry Head:- BEARDED TIT ( m. ), Clouded Yellow

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12.10.21, Slapton:- Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover, 4+ Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, 4 Swallow, 2 Mistle Thrush, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap ( f. ), Cirl Bunting ( also of interest, 2,000+ Woodpigeon )

Crownhill Down:- Whinchat

Colyton:- RED KITE

South Huish:- 8 Wigeon, 46 Teal, 4 Snipe, 5 Swallow, Jay, Cetti's Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Teal, Greenshank, Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, Snipe

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Marsh Harrier, Wheatear ( juv. ), Cetti's Warbler

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- CLIFDEN NONPAREIL, 5 Black Rustic, Common Marbled Carpet, 11 Lunar Underwing, 10 Beaded Chestnut, Flounced Chestnut, 2 Square Spot Rustic

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11.10.21, Slapton:- CATTE EGRET, SNOW BUNTING ( nr. fenced areas on beach ), 5+ Water Rail, Snipe, Hobby, Merlin, 100+ Swallow, 10+ Cetti's Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( also of interest, 1,000 Pied Wagtail out from roost in reeds nr. Bridge ), Common Darter

East Soar:- Wheatear, Black Redstart, Firecrest

Dawlish Warren:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

South Milton Ley:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( briefly a.m. ), 2 Lapwing

Thurlestone Bay:- 18 Ringed Plover, 5 Dunlin

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifffford:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Thurlestone Village:- 5 Swallow, Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff

Wembury Point:- Ringed Plover, 8 Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear, Garden Warbler, 6+ Blackcap, 20+ Chiffchaff, 2 Comma

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10.1.21, Taw Estuary:- 19 Pintail, 175 Wigeon, Grey Plover, Marsh Harrier, 27 Swallow, Sand Martin

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 3 CATTLE EGRET, 500+ Teal, 6 Lapwing, 2 Marsh Harrier, 13 Jay

Powderham Marshes:- Marsh Harrier

Slapton:- CATTLE EGRET ( over Bridge ), 40 Swallow, 15 Siskin

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Greenshank, 10+ Avocet, Bar Tailed Godwit

Teign Estuary:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( S. of Passage House )

Noss Mayo:- Jay, Southern Hawker

Middle Soar Farm:- Black Redstart

Starehole Valley:- RADDE'S WARBLER ( elusive )

Salcombe Hill:- Woodlark, 6 Jay, Mistle Thrush, 35 Siskin, 2 Brambling

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest

West Charleton Marsh:- Water Rail, 3 Lapwing, Kingfisher

Black Hole Marsh / Axe Estuary:- Little Stint, Ruff, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Goldcrest, 2 Comma, Black Rustic, 2 Green Brindled Crescent, Square Spot Rustic, 5 Beaded Chestnut, Blood Vein, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Large Yellow Underwing, 12 Lunar Underwing, 8 Common Marbled Carpet, Double Striped Pug, Common Wainscot

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9.1.21, Axe Cliff:- 14 Chiffchaff, 2 Redpoll, 2 Reed Bunting

Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( Pimm Rd. / A380 )

Avon Dam:- Ring Ouzel ( juv. )

Rillage Point:- 5 Brent Goose, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 15 Swallow, 13 Siskin, 9 Crossbill

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, Pintail, 6 Wigeon, 4 Teal, Dunlin

Brixham:- Hobby, 2 Raven, 20+ Jay

Dawlish Warren:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( Dead Dolphin Wood )

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Stint, Ringed Plover

Lopwell Dam:- Little Grebe, Pintail, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Kingfisher, Jay, 2 Grey Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Clyst Platform ), 4 Little Grebe, 210+ Pintail, 165+ Teal, 12 Shoveler, 20+ Wigeon, Water Rail, Ruff

Seaton:- 2 Radford's Flame Shoulder Moth, Green Brindled Crescent

Shaugh Prior:- 9 Black Rustic, 7 Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Merveille Du Jour, 2 Spruce Carpet, Green Carpet, 2 Snout, Bordered Sallow, 2 Beaded Chestnut, 2 Brindled Green, 2 Flounced Chestnur

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8.10.21, Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( juv., with Starling flock, junction Kings Ash Rd. / Fernicombe Rd. area )

Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Raven

Avon Dam:- 3 Ring Ouzel ( 2 m., juv. ), Dipper, Redwing, Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest

Starehole Valley, Soar:- 3 Ring Ouzel, 7 Jay, 2 Blackcap, 10 Chiffchaff, 2+ Small Copper

Noss Mayo:- 2 Jay

Colyford Marsh / Black Hole Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, 4 Greenshank

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 3 Mandarin, Whimbrel, 5 Dunlin, Greenshank, Ringneck Parakeet, 5+ Jay, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap

Slapton:- 3+ Water Rail, Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull, 100+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 11+ Jay, 2 Wheatear, 10+ Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat, 30+ Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting, Painted Lady

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Mistle Thrush, 15 Lunar Underwing Moth, 11 Marbled Carpet, 2 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Black Rustic, 2 Green Carpet, Square Spot Rustic

Seaton:- Radford's Flame Shoulder Moth

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7.10.21, Axe Valley:- 5 Pintail, Ruff

Starehole Valley, Soar:- RED EYED VIREO

Avon Dam:- 3 Ring Ouzel ( 2 m., f./juv. ), Mistle Thrush

Paignton:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( juv., with 50 Starling, junction Kings Ash Rd. / Fernicombe Rd. )

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, 3 Ruff, 20 Greenshank

Plympton:- Raven, Jay

Berry Head:- 19 Common Scoter, 7 Jay, 3 White Beaked Dolphin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Chiffchaff, Common Lizard, Comma

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6.10.21, Avon Dam:- 2 Ring Ouzel ( m., juv. ), 6 Jay

Berry Head:- HAWFINCH ( over )

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Princetown:- 2 Raven, 5 Jay, 3 Mistle Thrush

Rillage Point:- Great Northern Diver, 12 Common Scoter, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 16 Raven

Dawlish Warren:- 55 Brent Goose, 2 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 13 Grey Plover,30+  Bar Tailed Godwit, 9 Sanderling, 7 Sandwich Tern, 2 Wheatear

Cockwood Valley:- 40+ CATTLE EGRET

Sidmouth:- 20 Siskin ( over )

Thurlestone:- QUAIL, 2 Wheatear ( golf course ), Whinchat, Tree Pipit, 6 Siskin

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 10 Little Grebe, 400+ Teal, Marsh Harrier ( juv. ), Hobby ( juv. ), 12 Avocet, Kingfisher, Wheatear, 30+ Migrant Hawker

Torquay:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Southern Hawker

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5.10.21, Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter:- 4 Green Sandpiper, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail

Topsham Bridge:- Dipper, 2 Jay

Emsworthy Mire:- 40+ Swallow, 60+ House Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Siskin

Slapton:- 2 Hobby

Rillage Point:- Great Northern Diver, Balearic Shearwater, 25 Golden Plover, Great Skua, Arctic Skua

Topsham:- 24 Pintail, 2 Greenshank, 3 Snipe, Kingfisher, 12 Jay

Thurlestone Bay:- Ringed Plover, 6 Turnstone, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Swallow

South Huish:- LITTLE GULL ( briefly ), 2 Little Grebe, 8 Teal, Snipe, Black Tailed Godwit

River Avon, Aveton Gifford area:- Little Grebe, 3 Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, Goldcrest

Lustleigh:- Woodcock ( 18:30 )

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4.10.21, Slapton:- Arctic Skua, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 92 Swallow, 5 House Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail, Siskin

Cadover area:- Kingfisher, 8 Swallow, 3 Mistle Thrush

Avon Dam:- 3 Ring Ouzel, Whinchat ( f. )

Collaton:- 2 Swallow

South Huish:- LITTLE GULL, 10 Teal, Snipe, 5 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 19 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Manx Shearwater, Common Scoter ( m. ), Great Skua, 2 Arctic Skua, Mediterranean

Aveton Gifford:- Blackcap ( f. ), Chiffchaff, 6 Goldcrest, Firecrest ( sewage works )

Ilsington:- 3 Swallow, Siskin

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3.10.21, East Soar:- QUAIL ( flushed )

Slapton:- 70+ Balearic Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 100+ Swallow, 2 Cetti's Warbler

Slapton Village:- 17 Stock Dove

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Avon Dam:- 4 Ring Ouzel

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Marsh Harrier, Ruff

South Huish:- LITTLE GULL, 10 Teal, Mediterranean Gull, 7 Stock Dove

Hope's Nose:- 5 Balearic Shearwater, 3 Arctic Skua, Tawny Owl, Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff

Lopwell Dam:- Common Sandpiper, Red Leg Partridge, 2 Kingfisher, Raven, Grey Wagtail

Start Point:- 100+ Swallow ( also of interest, 5+ Bluefin Tuna )

off Berry Head:- 5 White Beaked Dolphin

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2.10.21, Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter:- 3 Green Sandpiper

Berry Head:- 44 Balearic Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 25 Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 25 Swallow, 75 House Martin

Slapton:- 9 Balearic Shearwater, Great Skua, 10 Arctic Skua ( & 3 skua sp. ), 50+ Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 5 Balearic Shearwater, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 House Martin

Dawlish Warren:- GREY PHALAROPE ( 07:20, S. ), Red Throated Diver, 4 Balearic Shearwater, 12 Arctic Skua

Cockwood Valley:- 42 CATTLE EGRET, 15+ Swallow

Powderham Park:- 30+ Swallow, 5 House Martin, Sand Martin

Colyford Marsh:- Ruff ( f., juv. ), 600 Swallow / House Martin

Teignmouth:- 2 Balearic Shearwater

Topsham:- 2 Marsh Harrier

Noss Mayo:- 12 Swallow

Starcross:- 46 CATTLE EGRET ( pre-roost )

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1.10.21, Seaton Seafront:- 3 Common Scoter

South Huish:- LITTLE GULL, Little Grebe, 25 Teal, Ruff, 3 Dunlin, 2 Snipe, 16 Swallow, House Martin

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

Berry Head:- 2 Arctic Skua

Churchstow:- Stock Dove, 6 Swallow

South Milton Village:- Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 10 Common Scoter, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull, Grey Wagtail

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 12 Swallow, 2 Jay

Ilsington / East Lounston:- Green Woodpecker, 10+ Swallow, 2+ House Martin, Jay, Chiffchaff, Fox

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

Noss Mayo:- Southern Hawker

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30.9.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Marsh Harrier

Slapton:- 50+ Dunlin, Ringed Plover

Berry Head:- 2 SABINE'S GULL, 300+ Balearic Shearwater, Arctic Skua

Topsham:- 5 Little Grebe, Pintail, Shoveler, Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, Spotted Redshank, 13 Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, Black Tailed Godwit

Buckfastleigh:- 4 Hedgehog

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29.9.21, Crownhill Down:- 6 Snipe, Merlin ( f./imm. ), 2 Wheatear

Hope's Nose:- 100+ Swallow

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 50+ Swallow, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- 4 Little Grebe, Pintail, 38 Greenshank, Avocet, Snipe, Spotted Redshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, Black Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Starcross:- 4 CATTLE EGRET

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 6 Wigeon, 120 Teal, 3 Greenshank, Ringed Plover

Thurlestone Bay:- LITTLE GULL ( also seen on South Huish ), Grey Plover, 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Turnstone, 3 Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull, Grey Wagtail

South Huish:- LITTLE GULL, 25 Teal, Wheatear

Thurlestone:- Goldcrest

Holbeton:- Swallow

Ilsington:- 15+ Swallow, 5+ House Martin, Raven, Jay

Colyford Common:- Ruff, 2 Greenshank, 3 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Lapwing, 14 Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- Raven, Southern Hawker

 

28.9.21, Seaton:- 120+ Balearic Shearwater, 2 Brent Goose

 

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Berry Head:- Red Throated Diver, Sooty Shearwater, 386 Balearic Shearwater, 16 Manx Shearwater, 22 Arctic Skua, 3 Great Skua, 6 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Swallow, 4 Harbour Porpoise

South Huish:- LITTLE GULL, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, Little Grebe, 25+ Teal, 2 Snipe, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail

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27.9.21, Topsham:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER ( Bowling Green Marsh )

Saltram, Plym Estuary:- Common Sandpiper, Ringneck Parakeet

Dartington Hall:- 6 Little Grebe, 8 Mandarin

South Huish:- SPOTTED CRAKE, LITTLE GULL, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, 30 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 2 Snipe, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Berry Head:- 24 Balearic Shearwater, 7 Common Scoter, 2 Arctic Skua, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Firecrest, 3 Harbour Porpoise

Paignton:- Sombre Brocade Moth

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26.9.21, South Milton:- 8+ Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- LITTLE GULL ( ad, briefly early a.m., later on South Huish ), 2 Sanderling, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- SPOTTED CRAKE, LITT:LE GULL ( ad., 08:30, main pool ), PECTORAL SANDPIPER, Water Rail, 8+ Teal, Dunlin, 5 Snipe, 6+ Mediterranean Gull, 2 Raven, Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Topsham:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER ( Bowling Green Marsh )

Exminster Marshes:- 500+ Teal, 2 Ruff, Green Sandpiper

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- Grey Wagtail, Tree Pipit

Start Point:- Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin

East Soar:- Merlin ( around airstrip )

Wembury:- 40+ Mediterranean Gull, Blackcap, 3 Cirl Bunting

Churchstow:- 8+ Swallow

Hope's Nose:- 4 Balearic Shearwater, Arctic Skua, Grey Seal

Slapton:- BONAPARTE'S GULL ( 1 w. ),Little Stint, 14+ Dunlin, 4+ Ringed Plover,  Barn Owl ( rescued )

East Prawle:- 13 Beautiful Gothic Moth, Radford's Flame Shoulder, Sombre Brocade, 7 Dark Sword Grass, 25 Angle Shades, 4 Turnip Moth, 7 Pearly Underwing

Exmouth:- Silver Y Moth, Common Marbled Carpet, Mottled Beauty, Snout, Light Emerald, Garden Carpet, Pine Carpet, Red Underwing, Engrailed, Shuttle Shaped Dart, Square Spot Rustic, August Thorn, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Large Yellow Underwing, Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Beaded Chestnut

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25.9.21, Torquay:- Chiffchaff

Hope's Nose:- Eider ( juv., off Lead Stone, a.m. only ), 6 Balearic Shearwater, Common Sandpiper, Arctic Skua, 29 Swallow, 6 Common Dolphin

Berry Head:- Chiffchaff

Trowlesworthy, Cadover:- Kingfisher, 5 Swallow, Raven, 3 Chiffchaff, Siskin

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull

River Walkham:- 2 Grey Wagtail

South Huish:- LITTLE GULL ( ad., a.m. )

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24.9.21, Topsham:- 2 CATTLE EGRET ( over )

Exe Estuary:- Spoonbill ( nr. Turf )

North Molton:- 10+ Swallow

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Princetown:- 2 Raven, 3 Jay, 5+ Mistle Thrush, Wheatear

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- Wheatear, 2 Yellow Wagtail

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Jay

off Cockwood:- GLOSSY IBIS

River Otter:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Otter

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, Bank Vole, Common Lizard, Silver Y Moth

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23.9.21, Powderham Park:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Slapton:- Ringed Plover, 2 Sanderling, Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull

Exmoor Zoo:- RED KITE, Raven, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Ringed Plover ( Yarmer Beach )

South Milton:- 2 Tawny Owl

Ideford Common:- Raven, 10+ Goldcrest, 6+ Crossbill, Common Darter

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22.9.21, Powderham Park:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Cadover:- 2 Goosander, Raven, Chiffchaff

Yealmpton:- Jay

Hope's Nose:- OSPREY

Exe Estuary:- 100 Brent Goose

Dawlish Warren:- DOTTEREL, 5 Spoonbill

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill, 2+ Marsh Harrier, 6+ Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 5 Dunlin, Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, 2 Raven, 5 Wheatear, Cetti's Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff

Exton:- Marsh Harrier

Powderham area:- 5 CATTLE EGRET

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Southern Hawker

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21.9.21, Dawlish Warren:- DOTTEREL ( juv. ), 5 Spoonbill

Brixton:- Jay

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Chiffchaff

Wembury:- Bar Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull, House Martin, 2 Jay, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Swincombe Meet, Hexworthy:- 2 Raven, Dipper, 4 Goldcrest, Reed Bunting ( m. )

Soar / Bolt Head:- 10+ Swallow, 2 Wheatear, White Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 6 Dolphin sp., Common Seal, 2 Small Copper, 5+ Small Heath, Marbled White, 2 Wall Brown

Beer Head:- 20+ Swallow, 2 Raven, 10 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, Clouded Yellow, Small Copper, 3 Silver Y

Noss Mayo:- Small Copper

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20.9.21, Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( m. )

Dawlish Warren:- DOTTEREL ( juv. )

Haldon:- RED KITE

Exminster Marshes:- 12+ CATTLE EGRET, Marsh Harrier, Hobby

Black Hole Marsh:- Ruff ( m. ), Ringed Plover, 3 Whimbrel, 5 Greenshank

Taw Estuary:- Marsh Harrier

Sidmouth Seafront:- 2 Grey Wagtail

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Raven, Dipper

Blackcabrook:- Grey Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Southern Hawker

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, Raven, Lesser Yellow Underwing Moth, 8 Large Yellow Underwing, Large Ranunculus, Garden Carpet, Common Carpet, 3 Green Carpet, 8 Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Setaceous Hebrew Character, Flounced Rustic, Square Spot Rustic, Angle Shades, Light Emerald

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- 14 Swallow, 2 Raven, 8 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Clouded Yellow, 3 Painted Lady

Slapton:- 5+ Dunlin, Small Copper

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19.9.21, Dawlish Warren:- DOTTEREL ( juv. ), Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, Sandwich Tern, Common Tern, 6 Cirl Bunting

Axe Estuary:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( over upper estuary, drifted S.E. )

Rillage Point:- 3 Sandwich Tern, 1,077 Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Spoonbill, Green Sandpiper, Snipe

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- 1+ Redstart, 2 Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 10+ Blackcap, 25+ Chiffchaff, 5+ Spotted Flycatcher

Holwell Tor:- 2 Raven, 3 Wheatear

Sidmouth Seafront:- 9 Turnstone, 2 Grey Wagtail

Princetown:- 4 Mistle Thrush, Wheatear

Yelverton:- 4 Jay

Tavistock:- Green Woodpecker

Bellever:- Jay

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Raven, Comma, Southern Hawker

Headland Warren:- 20 Red Deer

Exmouth:- 2 Silver Y Moth, 2 Dusky Thorn, Pale Pinion, 5 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 2 Large Yellow Underwing, Mottled Beauty, 2 Square Spot Rustic, Common Marbled Carpet, Portland Ribbon Wave

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18.9.21, Torquay:- Common Sandpiper

Mansands / Scabbacombe:- Water Rail, 30 House Martin, Sand Martin, 7 Wheatear, Cetti's Warbler

Dawlish Warren:- DOTTEREL ( juv. ), 5 Brent Goose, Curlew Sandpiper

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7 Stock Dove, 2 Raven

Topsham:- 8 Little Grebe, 40 Pintail, 2 Gadwall, 26 Lapwing, 3 Greenshank, Kingfisher, 6 Stock Dove, 3 Swallow

Black Hole Marsh / Colyford Common:- Ruff, 3 Greenshank, 2 Snipe

Ilsington:- Hobby

Hope's Nose:- 6 Balearic Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua, 3 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, House Martin, Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, Painted Lady

Berry Head:- Wheatear, 5+ Chiffchaff, Painted Lady

Axe Valley:- 2 Ruddy Darter

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17.9.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Endsleigh:- 2 Swallow, 2 Raven

off Start Point:- Long Tailed Skua ( juv., at sea, 8 m SSE )

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Common Scoter, 40 Sanderling, 4 Cirl Bunting

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 2 Magpie Moth, 13 Large Yellow Underwing, Lesser Yellow Underwing, Lunar Underwing, 6 Snout, 7 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Frosted Orange, 2 Common Marbled Carpet, Garden Carpet, 3 Green Carpet, Purple Bar, Burnished Brass, Rosy Rustic, Garden Dart, 7 Square Spot Rustic, Willow Beauty, Flounced Rustic

Shaugh Prior:- BEAUTIFUL MARBLED MOTH, Vestal, 2 Dark Sword Grass, 11 Silver Y