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 From April 1st until the end of the breeding season we will not post sightings of scarce / rare birds that may be breeding. If you are not sure if a sighting is usable, please send it in & we will decide.

 

19.4.24, Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, 5+ Wheatear
Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- Raven, 2 Tree Pipit, 2+ Blackcap, 2+ Chiffchaff, 4+ Willow Warbler, 3+ Pied Flycatcher, Marsh Tit
South Huish:- 2 Teal, 2 Wood Sandpiper, 5 Swallow
Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 5 Common Scoter, 3 Whimbrel
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )
Cadover:- 2 Goosander, 3 Swallow, 15+ Sand Martin, Redstart ( m. ), 6 Willow Warbler
Berry Head:- 4 Wheatear, Grasshopper Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, 3 Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Wall Brown
Endsleigh House, Milton Abbot:- Grey Wagtail
Bovey Tracey:- Tawny Owl
Torquay:- 3+ RED KITE
Beer Head:- 4 House Martin, 10 Wheatear, Lesser Whitethroat
Challacombe Farm:- 2 Raven, 4 Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, 2 Redpoll, 9 Red Deer
Slapton:- 7 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, 7 Reed Warbler, 8 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Grass Snake, Slow Worm, Common Lizard
Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog
Kingsbridge:- Holly Blue
Cockington Water Meadows:- Clouded Yellow, Holly Blue
 

18.4.24, South Huish:- 3 Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Black Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 2 House Martin, 2 Raven, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, 5+ Chiffchaff, Reed Warbler
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Whitethroat
Topsham Recreation Ground:- Black Throated Diver, 6 Greenshank, Willow Warbler
Thurlestone Bay:- 23 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )
Plymouth:- Jay
Hedge Tor, Widecombe:- Cuckoo, 3 Swallow, 2 Raven
Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, Whinchat
Blaxton Meadow, Plym Estuary:- Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Whimbrel, 4 Greenshank, 3 Dunlin
A379, Modbury / Flete:- Green Sandpiper
Woodhuish, Mansands:- 2 Short Eared Owl
Emsworthy Mire:- Redstart
 

17.4.24, Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( imm. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 6 Gadwall, Wigeon ( m. ), 40+ Tufted Duck, Green Sandpiper, 2 Whimbrel, 7 Sandwich Tern, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Wheatear, 6+ Blackcap, Whitethroat, 30+ Reed Warbler, 8+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting
Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo
Paignton:- House Martin
South Huish:- Teal, 2 Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Dunlin, Swallow
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Yarner Woods:- Pied Flycatcher, 3 Marsh Tit, Goldcrest
Thurlestone Bay:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Black Throated Diver, 7 Common Scoter, Puffin, 2 Whimbrel

 

16.4.24, Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Great Northern Diver, 30+ Tufted Duck, Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, House Martin, 100+ Sand Martin, 2 Jay, Wheatear, 3+ Blackcap, Whitethroat, 20+ Reed Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting, 2 Large Red Damselfly, Slow Worm, 

A379, Modbury / Flete:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 4 Swallow, 30+ Sand Martin

Topsham:- Black Throated Diver, Swift

Soussons Plantation:- Green Woodpecker
Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 8 Turnstone, 8 Sandwich Tern, Little Tern, 2 Common Tern, Hobby ( in off sea )
South Huish:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, Teal, Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Black Tailed Godwit, 14 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, 2 House Martin, 2 Chiffchaff
Exminster:- 10 Whimbrel, 3 Ruff

Sidbury:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 6 Siskin

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15.4.24, Slapton:- 4 Whimbrel, Reed Warbler
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff
South Huish:- 3 Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Black Tailed Godwit, Swallow, Raven
Lopwell / Maristow:- 4 Common Sandpiper, Swallow, 30+ House Martin

A379, Modbury / Flete:- Wood Sandpiper, 20+ Sand Martin ( on flood S. of road )

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14.4.24, Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 Great Northern Diver, 40+ Tufted Duck, 2 Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, 3 Wheatear, 5+ Blackcap, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 30+ Reed Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting
South Huish:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 6 Teal, 3 Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Swallow, House Martin, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff ( also of interest, Swan Goose )
Topsham:- Black Throated Diver ( Recreation Ground )
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

South Milton Ley:- GOLDEN ORIOLE ( ad., m. at seaward end, not far from footbridge, best viewed from above small pumping station ), RED KITE ( over ), 2 Swallow
Hallsands / Start Point:- Whitethroat

Venford:- Cuckoo, Tree Pipit, Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher
Postbridge:- 2+ Brambling
Trendlebeare:- Grasshopper Warbler
Stokenham:- NIGHT HERON ( 3 c.y., flew N. over road )
Olchard:- 3 GOLDEN ORIOLE ( reported, then flew towards Newton Abbot )
Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Purple Sandpiper, Whitethroat

Sidbury:- 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Siskin
Yarner Woods:- 2 Pied Flycatcher ( m. )
Haytor:- 2 Raven
Okehampton:- Blackcap ( m. )

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13.4.24, Topsham:- Black Throated Diver ( Recreation Ground )
Aylesbeare Common:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Sharp Tor, Dartmeet:- Cuckoo, 2 Raven

Bel Tor Corner:- 3 Swallow
South Huish:- 5 CATTLE EGRTET, 3 Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Dunlin, 3+ Swallow ( also of interest Swan Goose )
Postbridge:- 3 Brambling
Plym Estuary:- 2 Whimbrel, 10 Common Sandpiper
Hopes Nose:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Arctic Skua, 18 Sandwich Tern, 4 Swallow, 2 Wheatear ( f. ), Sedge Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Grey Seal

Sidbury:- 2 Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin, Roe Deer, Scarlet Tiger Moth ( caterpillar )

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12.4.24, Torquay:- Willow Warbler ( Cadwell Park )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- House Martin, 3 Raven
Cadover:- Goosander, Swallow, 7 Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaff, 9 Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- 7 Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Chiffchaff, 11 Willow Warbler
Beer Head:- Wheatear
Dawlish Warren:- Ring Ouzel ( Warren Point )

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Blackcap ( m. )
Ideford Common:- 7 Swallow, 2 Tree Pipit, 2 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 5 Redpoll, 11 Siskin
Okehampton:- Blackcap ( m. )

Berry Head:- 4 Sandwich Tern, 3 Wheatear, 4 Willow Warbler
Exminster:- 30+ CATTLE EGRET
Torbay:- 3 Common Sandpiper ( Preston ), 12 Sandwich Tern
Wembury:- Whimbrel, Wheatear, Adder
Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 4 Siskin, Slow Worm, Scarlet Tiger Moth ( caterpillar ), Oak Eggar ( caterpillar )
South Huish:- 5 CATTLE EGRET, OSPREY ( 07:00, over ), 8 Teal, 30 Whimbrel, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, Stoat, Hare
South Milton:- Jay, Roe Deer

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11.4.24, Sherpa Marsh:- GREAT WHITE EGRET
Topsham:- Black Throated Diver, 2 Spoonbill
Yarner Woods:- 2 Mistle Thrush, Tree Pipit, 3+ Blackcap, 6+ Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest, 7+ Pied Flycatcher, 3+ Siskin
South Huish:- 6 CATTLE EGRET, 5 Teal, 6+ Swallow, 6+ Sand Martin
Emsworthy Mire:- Wheatear, 4 Redstart, 6 Willow Warbler
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Two Bridges:- 3 Swallow, 2 Dipper
Dunnabridge Farm, W. Dart River:- 2 Goosander, Dipper
Wembury:- Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow
Plymouth Sound:- 3+ Sandwich Tern, 5 Swallow, Grey Seal

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10.4.24, Yarner Woods:- 6 Pied Flycatcher ( 5 m., f. )

Beesands:- 70 Swallow
Clennon Valley, Paignton:- 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Willow Warbler
Exe Estuary:- Black Throated Diver
Topsham:- WRYNECK
Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap ( 2 m., f. )
Goodrington:- 2 Sandwich Tern, Sand Martin, 5 Willow Warbler
Hopes Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 4 Manx Shearwater, Mediterranean Gull, 12 Sandwich Tern, Grey Seal

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9.4.24, Torquay:- 2 Willow Warbler ( Cadwell Park )

Emsworthy Mire:- Wheatear, 4 Redstart ( 2 m,. 2 f. ), Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m. )

Collaton:- Swallow

Cockwood:- Great Northern Diver

Yarner Woods:- Swallow, 4+ Pied Flycatcher, 3 Redpoll

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( f. )
Buckland Abbey:- 3 Swallow
Black Hole Marsh:- Pied Flycatcher ( m. )
Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin, Roe Deer

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8.4.24, South Huish:- CATTLE EGRET, Whimbrel, Swallow

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill

Torquay:- Swallow ( Plainmoor )
Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap ( 2 m., f. ), Slow Worm
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 3+ Chiffchaff, 4 Roe Deer

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7.4.24, Mansands:- HOOPOE
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )
Exminster:- 6 Sandwich Tern, Swift, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler
Dawlish Warren:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 3+ Eider, Whimbrel, Sandwich Tern, Little Tern
Brixham:- 4 Manx Shearwater, 9 Purple sandpiper ( Shoalstone shelter ), 7 Sandwich Tern, 2 House Martin
Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver
Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill
Hope Cove:- Common Scoter, Arctic Skua, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swallow
South Huish:- 3 CATTLE EGRET
Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Common Scoter, 3 Whimbrel, Swallow
Slapton:- RING NECK DSUCK ( m. ), Red Throated Diver, Sandwich Tern, Swallow    `
Hopes Nose:- 8 Great Northern Diver, 37 Manx Shearwater, Great Skua, Arctic Skua, 22 Sandwich Tern, Grey Seal

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6.4.24, Trow Hill, Sidmouth:- HOOPOE ( A3052, seen in flight from car )
Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING
Berry Head:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 227 Manx Shearwater, 10 Puffin, 2 Great Skua, Arctic Skua, 17 Sandwich Tern, Swift, 2 Swallow
Cockwood Harbour:- Spotted Redshank, Greenshank
Yarner Woods:- Raven, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, 3+ Pied Flycatcher
South Huish:- Swallow
Thurlestone Bay:- 21 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, 5 Sandwich Tern
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m. )
Hopes Nose:- 31 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 65 Manx Shearwater, Eider, 3 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, 4 Puffin, 2 Great Skua, 26 Sandwich Tern, 2 Common Dolphin, Grey Seal
Wembury:- Grey Seal
Plympton:- 2 Hedgehog, Double Striped Pug, V Pug, Clouded Drab
Plymouth:- Striped Hawkmoth, Pine Beauty, 2 Dark Sword Grass, 8 Silver Y

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5.4.24, Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING
South Huish:- 2 Swallow
Hope Cove:- 5 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua, 22 Sandwich Tern
Noss Mayo:- 4 Blackcap ( 3 m., f. ), Chiffchaff
Plymouth:- Sandwich Tern
Torquay Seafront:- Brent Goose
Plym Estuary / Saltram:- Goosander ( m. ), Swallow, 8+ Wheatear, 7+ Willow Warbler
Two Mile Oak:- Green Woodpecker, probable Whitethroat
Hopes Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 18 Manx Shearwater, 16+ Sandwich Tern, 9 Swallow, Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2+ Willow Warbler, Grey Seal
Berry Head:- Red Throated Diver, 507 Manx Shearwater, 6 Puffin, Great Skua, 38 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, 4 Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise

 

4.4.24, Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
Okehampton:- Raven
Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING
Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 5 Common Tern
Plymouth Sound:- Sandwich Tern
Mansands:- 7 Sandwich Tern
Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( over ), 70 Sandwich Tern

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3.4.24, Paignton:- 2 Sandwich Tern

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

Kingsbridge:- 2 Greenshank, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Water Rail, 3 Blackcap, 4 Reed Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff
Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING
Dawlish Warren:- 4 Great Northern Diver
South Milton:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Jay
Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Turnstone, Common Tern, Sandwich Tern

nr. Barnstaple:- RED KITE

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2.4.24, Black Hole Marsh:- Whimbrel

Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING

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

Yarner Woods:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 10+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, 2+ Siskin, 6+ Redpoll
Dawlish Warren:- 7 Pale Belly Brent Goose, 18 Brent Goose, 6 Eider, Whimbrel, Sanderling, 17 Turnstone, Grey Plover, 25 Sandwich Tern
Exminster Marshes:- 13 CATTLE EGRET, Swallow, Sand Martin
Rackerhayes, Newton Abbot:- 3 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin
Wembury:- Sandwich Tern, Redwing
Buckfastleigh:- Pied Flycatcher
Kingsbridge:- Blackcap
Slapton:- Goldeneye, 2 Sandwich Tern, 4+ Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

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1.4.24, Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap ( 2 m., f. ), Willow Warbler
Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Chiffchaff
Aveton Gifford:- Mistle Thrush, 3 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff
Thurlestone Marsh:- 2 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff
Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING
Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear
Slapton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET
Knowles Wood:- 5+ Willow Warbler
Start Point:- Raven, 2 Wheatear

Sidbury:- 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 4 Siskin
 

31.3.24, Haldon:- 2 RED KITE

Sidbury:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin
Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING
Exmouth:- RED KITE, Swallow
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Emsworthy:- Pied Flycatcher ( m. )
Brixham:- 3 Purple Sandpiper
Cadover:- 2 Goosander
Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Avocet
Beer Head:- Wheatear
Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Common Scoter, 2 Gadwall, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern

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30.3.24, Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 6+ Shoveler, 10+ Wigeon, 4+ Teal, 2 Stock Dove, 45 Swallow, 6+ Sand Martin, Raven, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff 
Thurlestone Marsh:- Teal, Chiffchaff
South Huish:- Chiffchaff
Thurlestone Bay:- 15 Common Scoter
Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap
Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING

Slapton:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff
nr. Buckfast:- Large Red Damselfly

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29.3.24, Okehampton:- 3 Raven
Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap ( 2 m., f. )
Dartmouth:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Firecrest
Tavy Cleave:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail
Lane End, Mary Tavy:- Green Woodpecker
Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING
Brixham:- Manx Shearwater, Sandwich Tern
South Huish:- Wheatear ( m. )
Thurlestone Bay:- Sandwich Tern
Crownhill Down area:- Ringed Plover, 18 Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler
Hopes Nose:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 223 Manx Shearwater, Dunlin, Turnstone, 3 Purple Sandpiper, Sandwich Tern, 2 Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Grey Seal
Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 537 Manx Shearwater, 4 Common Scoter, Great Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Harbour Porpoise
 

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28.3.24, Shoalstone Pool, Brixham:- ALPINE SWIFT ( 11:20 )
Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in car park )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Berry Head:- ALPINE SWIFT, Manx Shearwater
Thurlestone Bay:- Sandwich Tern
Preston, Torbay:- 2 Sandwich Tern
Hopes Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 28 Manx Shearwater, Turnstone, Wheatear, Grey Seal
South Huish:- 8 Teal, Wheatear ( m. )

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27.3.24, Dawlish Warren:- probable SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER ( briefly then flew up R. Exe with Dunlin
& Grey Plover )

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Brent Goose, Swallow, Willow Warbler

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

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush
Hope Cove:- 7 Red Throated Diver, 2 Great Skua, 3 Sandwich Tern 
Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING
Lee Moor:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 30 Roe Deer
Beesands:- Otter

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26.3.24, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven
Hopes Nose:- 7 Purple Sandpiper, Tawny Owl, Wheatear
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), 2 Siskin
Yarner Woods:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, 6+ Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit, Redpoll, 10+ Siskin
South Huish:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 10 CATTLE EGRET, 5 Teal, Black Redstart ( f. ), 2 Wheatear ( m., f. ), Reed Bunting ( m. )
Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Pochard ( m. )
Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 2 Sandwich Tern, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler
Dawlish Warren:- 7 Eider, 2 Sandwich Tern
Axe Estuary:- Marsh Harrier
Crownhill Down:- RED KITE, 9 Wheatear
Torquay:- Great Northern Diver

Sidbury:- 5 Redwing, 1+ Fieldfare, Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Jay, Chiffchaff, 4 Roe Deer

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25.3.24, Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 5 Shoveler, 5 Teal, 10 Wigeon, Black Tailed Godwit, 10 Swallow, 50 Sand Martin, 2 Chiffchaff
Dawlish:- 2 Siskin
Plympton:- Chiffchaff
Crownhill Down:- Swallow, 25 Sand Martin
Plymouth:- Chiffchaff

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24.3.24, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 20+ Tufted Duck, Pochard, Water Rail, 10+ Sand Martin, Cettis Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff
Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Dawlish Warren:- 2 Sandwich Tern
Braunton Burrows:- possible HOOPOE
Ilsington:- Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin
Velator, Braunton:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 4 Swallow, 50+ Sand Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. ), Hedgehog
Plymstock:- Grass Snake


23.3.24, Exminster Marshes:- Swallow, 100+ Sand Martin, Willow Warbler, 8 Chiffchaff
Cadover area:- 8 Golden Plover, 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Green Woodpecker, 4 Chiffchaff
Ottery St. Mary:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Siskin
Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING, Cirl Bunting
Rackerhayes, Newton Abbot:- 50 Sand Martin, Willow Warbler
Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 70+ Sand Martin

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22.3.24,  Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark )

Exmouth:- 2 Sandwich Tern

Slapton:- probable BLACK KITE ( 14:00, over W. ), 2 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Wheatear

Berry Head:- Wheatear

Brixham:- RED KITE ( 12:00 )

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- Little Ringed Plover

Thurlestone Marsh:- 2 Swallow, Sand Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Haldon:- 2 Roe Deer

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21.3.24,  Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark )

South Huish:- 11 CATTLE EGRET, 30+ Teal, Raven, White Wagtail ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Hopes Nose:- 5 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- Black Throated Diver, 4 Turnstone

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- 2 Little Ringed Plover

Mansands:- Wheatear

Cadover area:- Goosander ( m. ), 2 Sand Martin, 2 Fieldfare, 7 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting

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20.3.24, Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark )

South Huish:- 11 CATTLE EGRET, Water Pipit, Rock Pipit

Whiteworks, Princetown:- Wheatear

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Slapton:- 6 CATTLE EGRET, Red Throated Diver

Soar:- Raven, Black Redstart ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 2+ Cirl Bunting

Okehampton:- Raven

Dawlish Warren:- Great Northen Diver, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Cadover area:- 3 Wheatear, probable Water Pipit

Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear, Cirl Bunting, Minke Whale

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Ruff, Chiffchaff

Torquay:- Green Woodpecker

Hopes Nose:- 2 Wheatear

Beesands:- Pochard

Start Point:- 8 Wheatear

Exe Estuary / Dawlish:- Spoonbill, 3 Great Northern Diver, 18 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 4 Eider, 9 Common Scoter, Yellow Leg Gull, 4 Sandwich Tern, Sand Martin, 6 Sand Martin, Wheatear

Colyford Common:- 2 Marsh Harrier, Sand Martin, 3 Wheatear

Brixton:- Dark Sword Grass, Engrailed

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19.3.24, Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Exminster Marshes:- 18 Brent Goose, 20+ Shoveler, 40+ Wigeon, 80+ Teal, Water Rail, 3 Pochard, Tufted Duck, 3 Lapwing, 4+ Cettis Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, 4+ Reed Bunting

Exe Estuary:- Spoonbill, 40+ Brent Goose, 10+ Red Breasted Merganser, Greenshank, 3 Dunlin, 80+ Black Tailed Godwit

Starcross:- 6 CATTLE EGRET

Powderham:- 7 Stock Dove, Green Woodpecker

Yarner Woods:- 16+ Redpoll

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap

Steps Bridge, River Teign:- 2 Goosander, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, Roe Deer

South Huish:- 10 CATTLE EGRET, Wigeon, 50 Teal, 5 Shoveler, Chiffchaff

Doccombe:- 2 Roe Deer

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18.3.24, Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark ), 3+ Cirl Bunting

South Huish:- 11 CATTLE EGRET20+ Wigeon, 10+ Shoveler, 2 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Bull Point:- 7 Common Scoter, Swallow, 61 Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear

Postbridge:- 2 Brambling

Dartington:- 11 Siskin

Hexworthy:- 50 Golden Plover, Adder

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Chiffchaff, Common Seal, 4 Slow Worm

Plympton:- Oak Beauty, Dotted Border, Early Grey, March Moth, Bloxworth Snout

Wembury:- 5 Adder, Grass Snake, 2 Common Lizard

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17.3.24, Shobrooke Park:- 2 Red Crested Pochard

Cranbrook:- WAXWING ( from footpath between Kingfisher Rise & Luccombe Oak )

Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark )

Northam Burrows:- LESSER SCAUP ( lake nr. car park )

Hopes Nose:- 3+ Wheatear

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

South Huish:- 11 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 9 Shoveler, White Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Little Grebe, 2 Pochard ( f. ), 5 Tufted Duck, 5 Gadwall, Greenshank, 6 Chiffchaff, 3+ Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Marsh:- 2 Swallow

Paignton:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( over, 11:58 )

Plymouth:- 3 Dark Sword Grass, 10 Common Quaker, 4 Hebrew Character, 4 Oak Beauty, 2 Small Quaker, Dotted Border, Double Striped Pug, V Pug, Brindled Pug

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16.3.24, Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark ), Reed Bunting, 5 Cirl Bunting

Cranbrook:- WAXWING ( from footpath between Kingfisher Rise & Luccombe Oak )

Okehampton:- Raven

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap

South Huish:- 3 Sand Martin

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, 2 Greenshank

Brixton:- Brindled Beauty

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15.3.24, Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark ), Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting

Cranbrook:- WAXWING ( from footpath between Kingfisher Rise & Luccombe Oak )

Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap ( m. )

South Huish:- 8 CATTLE EGRET, 30 Wigeon, 40 Teal, Pintail ( f. ), 18 Shoveler, Black Tailed Godwit, Chiffchaff

Plympton:- 6+ Blackcap

Dawlish:- 2 Tawny Owl

Exminster Marshes:- Chiffchaff

East Portlemouth:- Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

Moretonhampstead:- Mistle Thrush, 12 Roe Deer

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14.3.24, Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark )

Cranbrook:- WAXWING ( from footpath between Kingfisher Rise & Luccombe Oak )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- 4 Goldeneye, 10 Tufted Duck, 6 Gadwall

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Swallow

South Huish:- 9 CATTLE EGRET, Little Grebe, 28 Wigeon, 70 Teal, 16 Shoveler, Pintail ( f. ), Black Tailed Godwit

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 12 Common Scoter, 2 Pintail, 2 Sandwich Tern

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13.3.24, Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark )

Cranbrook:- WAXWING ( from footpath between Kingfisher Rise & Luccombe Oak )

South Huish:- 11 CATTLE EGRET, Little Grebe, 35 Wigeon, 50+ Teal, Pintail ( f. ), 18 Shoveler

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

Postbridge:- 2 Brambling

Cadover:- Goosander, Raven

Yealmpton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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12.3.24, Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark )

Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap 

Torquay:- Green Woodpecker

Postbridge:- 4 Brambling

Cranbrook:- WAXWING ( from footpath between Kingfisher Rise & Luccombe Oak )

Sidmouth:- 30 Turnstone, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

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11.3.24, South Huish:- SERIN ( top of overflow carpark ),  6 CATTLE EGRET, Pintail ( f. ), 25 Wigeon, 18+ Shoveler, 55 Teal, 2 Snipe, 3 Whimbrel ( over ), Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 3 Cettis Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Broadsands:- LITTLE BUNTING ( on seed in carpark ), 6 Common Scoter, Chiffchaff, 5+ Cirl Bunting, 5+ Reed Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff

Yealmpton:- Dipper

Lopwell / Maristow:- Little Grebe, Common Sandpiper, Tawny Owl, Stock Dove

Exe Estuary:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Eider ( imm. m. ), 8 Red Breasted Merganser, 35+ Avocet

Starcross:- CATTLE EGRET

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Pochard, Marsh Harrier, 2 Reed Bunting

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10.3.24, Postbridge:- 4 Brambling ( 3 m., f. )

Dawlish Golf Course:- Wheatear

South Huish:- 8+ CATTLE EGRET, Ruff, 3 Wheatear

Branscombe area:- Dipper, Black Redstart, Rock Pipit

Berry Head:- Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- 4 Blackcap ( 2 m., 2 f. )

Paignton Harbour:- Common Scoter ( m. )

Black Hole Marsh:- 3 Avocet, Greenshank, 2 Mediterranean Gull ( also of interest, Bar Headed Goose with Canada Goose flock )

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

Labrador Bay:- 7 Great Northern Diver

Topsham:- 2 Chiffchaff

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

Hopes Nose:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 7 Common Scoter, 4 Purple Sandpiper, Chiffchaff, 2 Harbour Porpoise

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

Axe Estuary:- Little Ringed Plover, 3 Avocet, Knot, 3 Sand Martin

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill

South Huish:- 18 Shoveler, Pintail ( f. ), 22 Wigeon, 60 Teal, Ruff, Wheatear ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Brent Goose, Goldeneye ( m. ), Common Scoter, Raven

Sidbury:- Blackcap

Brixham Harbour:- 16 Great Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone, Yellow Leg Gull

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8.3.24, Lopwell / Maristow:- Common Sandpiper, 2 Red Leg Partridge, Jay, Grey Wagtail

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill, Jay, Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Brixham Harbour:- Yellow Leg Gull ( 2 w. )

​Teign Estuary:- Spotted Redshank ( Arch Brook )

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Stover:- 6 Tufted Duck, 2 Siskin

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7.3.24, ​Teign Estuary:- Spotted Redshank ( Arch Brook )

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank

Brixham Harbour:- Caspian Gull ( imm. )

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( f. )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Drizzlecombe, River Plym:- 50 Golden Plover

River Erme:- 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail

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

Corbyn Head, Torquay:- 5 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, Brent Goose

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Ringed Plover, Avocet, Bar Tailed Godwit, Woodcock, Marsh Harrier

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 10+ Stock Dove, 3 Roe Deer

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6.3.24, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

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

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Stokeley ), 6+ CATTLE EGRET, 3 Water Rail, Kingfisher, 7 Cettis Warbler, Reed Bunting ( m. )

Ilsington:- Raven, Mistle Thrush, Siskin

Teign Estuary:- Spotted Redshank

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank

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5.3.24, Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

Clyst Estuary:- 2 Spoonbill

Exminster Marshes:- 38 Barnacle Goose

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Chiffchaff

Beesands:- Great Northern Diver

Dartmouth area:- 6 Redwing, Blackcap ( m. ), 2+ Firecrest

Peter Tavy:- Tawny Owl

Axmouth:- 2 Goldcrest

South Huish:- Whimbrel

 

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

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross )

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill

Exminster:- Marsh Harrier

Ashburton:- Blackcap, Firecrest

Preston Beach, Paignton:- 20+ Turnstone

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3.3.24, Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

Goodrington:- Red Leg Partridge ( Youngs Park )

Postbridge:- 2 Brambling

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill

Exminster Marshes:- 38+ Barnacle Goose

Hopes Nose:- 5 Purple Sandpiper

Yarner Woods:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2+ Marsh Tit, 6 Redpoll, 3 Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6 Stock Dove, Raven, 3 Roe Deer

Soar:- 4 Hare

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2.3.24, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 2 Goosander ( m., f. ), 476 Dunlin, 10 Greenshank, 7 Ringneck Parakeet

Noss Mayo:- 4 Blackcap ( 3 m., f. )

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

Exminster Marshes:- 39 Barnacle Goose, Chiffchaff

Beesands:- Pochard ( m. ), 30 Tufted Duck, Cettis Warbler

Bow Creek, River Dart:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Cadover / Crownhill Down area:- Goldeneye, 9 Wigeon

Plympton:- 6 Siskin

Exmouth:- 3 Eider ( f. )

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1.3.24, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- 39 Barnacle Goose

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 3 CATTLE EGRET ( Stokeley Farm pond ), 2 Goldeneye ( m., f. ), 2 Pochard ( m. )

Exmouth:- KUMLIENS GULL ( Bull Hill )

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

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 CATTLE EGRET ( Stokeley Farm pond ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Kingsbridge:- 2 Greenshank, Blackcap ( m. )

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill

Beesands:- Pochard ( m. ), 25+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, Cettis Warbler, Reed Bunting ( m. )

Shaldon:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff ( Ness car park )

Denles Wood, Cornwood:- Woodcock, 2 Green Woodpecker

Exmouth:- KUMLIENS GULL ( off Shelly Beach ), Eider

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 9 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Rock Pipit

Parke, Bovey Tracey:- Goosander

Berry Head:- Grey Seal, 30 Common Dolphin

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28.2.24, Torquay:- Green Woodpecker

Exmouth:- KUMLIENS GULL ( Bull Hill )

Slapton:- Red Throated Diver

Plymbridge:- Goosander, 15 Mandarin, Green Woodpecker, Raven, Dipper

Okehampton:- Raven

Ashburton:- Blackcap, Goldcrest, Firecrest

nr. Wotter:- 7+ Roe Deer

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27.2.24, Berry Head:- 2 Black Redstart

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Little Grebe, Red Crested Pochard ( f. )

Lopwell:- Common Sandpiper, Greenshank,  6+ Red Leg Partridge, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit

South Milton Ley:- 17 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 4 Firecrest

Plymouth Breakwater:- 70 Purple Sandpiper

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, Raven, 3 Roe Deer

Sidbury:- 2 Dipper, 9+ Redwing, 3 Roe Deer

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26.2.24, Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

North Hallsands:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Rock Pipit

Exe Estuary:- Black Throated Diver ( off Cockwood )

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25.2.23, Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 50+ Avocet

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

Fremington Pill:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank, 2 Greenshank, 2 Raven

Broadsands:- 2 Black Throated Diver

Saltram:- Green Woodpecker, 5+ Ringneck Parakeet

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24.2.224, Teign Estuary:- Spotted Redshank ( off Arch Brook ), 2 Greenshank

Seaton:- RED KITE 

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill, 10+ Shoveler, 10+ Pintail, 100+ Wigeon

East Soar:- 40+ Golden Plover, Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 10 CATTLE EGRET, Mediterranean Gull, Cettis Warbler, Firecrest

Berry Head:- 2 House Martin

Prawle Point:- SERIN ( m., reported, briefly )

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23.2.24, South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, Raven, 2+ Cettis Warbler, 20+ Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Lopwell / Maristow:- 2 Little Grebe, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 2 Raven, 2 Marsh Tit

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22.2.24, Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill

Slapton:- 2+ GREAT WHITE EGRET, 8+ CATTLE EGRET ( Stokeley Farm pond ), Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 50+ Common Scoter

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, 3 Blackcap ( m. )

Plymouth:- March Moth, Water Carpet, Garden Carpet

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21.2.24, Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 5+ CATTLE EGRET, Great Northern Diver, 50+ Common Scoter, Pochard ( m. ), Water Rail, 4+ Cettis Warbler

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 3 Greenshank, 2 Dunlin

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20.2.24, Hallsands:- Great Northern Diver

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill

Broadsands:- 3 Reed Bunting

Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull ( 1 w. )

Slapton:- 1+ GREAT WHITE EGRET, 15+ CATTLE EGRET ( Stokeley Farm ), RING NECK DUCK ( m., Stokeley Hide ), 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 35+ Common Scoter, 5 Goldeneye ( 2 m., 3 f. ), Pochard ( m. ), Wigeon ( f. ), 8+ Gadwall, 50+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, 2 Ringed Plover, 5 Dunlin, 6 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, 4+ Cettis Warbler, Blackcap ( f. ), 4+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest, Otter ( Ireland Bay )

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19.2.24, Berry Head:- Swallow

South Huish:- 3+ CATTLE EGRET, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart

Exe Estuary:- Sand Martin

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Cadover:- Goosander ( f. ), 3+ Raven

Sidbury:- Raven, 20+ Redwing / Fieldfare, 1+ Siskin, 2 Roe Deer

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18.2.24, South Huish:- 10 CATTLE EGRET, 5 Wigeon, 47 Teal, Lapwing, 14 Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart ( 1 w. ), Water Pipit

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Grey Wagtail

Exe Estuary:- Little Gull ( Cockwood Harbour )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Bowcombe Creek / Kingsbridge Estuary:- possible Great Northern Diver, Red Breasted Merganser ( m. ), Greenshank, Raven, 2 Siskin

Powderham:- 84 CATTLE EGRET

Hopes Nose:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 5 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart ( f. ), Redwing, 3 Blackcap, Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise, Painted Lady

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17.2.24, South Huish:- 12+ CATTLE EGRET, Wigeon, Teal, 30 Snipe, Water Pipit

Exe Estuary:- Little Gull ( Cockwood Harbour, elusive )

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 CATTLE EGRET, 60 Common Scoter

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill

Broadsands:- Mediterranean Gull

Dawlish:- 50+ Siskin ( Shutterton Creek )

Ilsington:- 3 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 5 Redwing, Siskin

Plympton:- Dark Sword Grass, Hebrew Character

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16.2.24, Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Spoonbill, 5 Pintail, Marsh Harrier

Slapton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay ), 5 Water Rail, Mistle Thrush

Yarner Woods:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Goldcrest, 4+ Siskin, 8+ Redpoll

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Gibby Combe Tor:- Snipe

Gibby Combe Brook:- 5 Snipe

River Mardle:- Snipe

Powderham:- 80 CATTLE EGRET

Northbrook, Exeter:- Green Sandpiper, Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over ) 

Thurlestone Bay:- Raven, Black Redstart

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

Noss Mayo:- 5 Siskin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 2 Goosander, Marsh Harrier, Cetti's Warbler

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe

Babbacombe Pier:- Common Seal

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14.2.24, Gara Bridge:- Jay, 2 Dipper, 4+ Siskin

Slapton:- 12+ CATTLE EGRET, 50+ Common Scoter, 2 Goldeneye

Kingsbridge Estuary:- Brent Goose, Whimbrel

Babbacombe Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Rock Pipit

Topsham:- Spoonbill, Marsh Harrier, Avocet ( also of interest6 Swan Goose hybrids )

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13.2.24, St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill

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12.2.24, Brisworthy Plantation:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Jay, 2+ Brambling ( with Chaffinch flock )

Braunton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Sherpa Marsh )

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay ), 3 GREAT WHITE EGRET, 7 CATTLE EGRET, Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 5 Goldeneye, 13 Common Scoter, 75 Dunlin, 2 Grey Plover

Dawlish Warren:- Little Gull ( over into Exe Estuary )

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, 2 Cirl Bunting

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 14 Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

Pil Tor:- 40+ Golden Plover

Lower Tamar Lake:- 2 Little Grebe, 21 Goosander ( 9 m., 12 f. ), Goldeneye ( m. ), 35 Redwing, 2 Willow Tit, 3+ Marsh Tit, 2 Reed Bunting

Aveton Gifford:- 4 Greenshank, Green Woodpecker

Stover:- 4 Mandarin ( m. ), 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 13 Wigeon, 20+ Tufted Duck, Jay, Goldcrest, 2 Marsh Tit, 5+ Siskin

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11.2.24, Slapton:- 5 CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Stokeley Farm )

Exe Estuary:- LESSER SCAUP ( m. ), 3 Scaup

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Exmouth:- Common Sandpiper, 2 Ringneck Parakeet

Taw Estuary:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Spoonbill, 5 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, Barn Owl, 8 Cettis Warbler

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10.2.24, St. Marychurch:- 2 Blackcap ( m. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Dartington:- Kingfisher

Exmouth:- Common Sandpiper ( Withycombe Brook )

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), GREAT WHITE EGRET, 14 CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Stokeley farm shop )

East Soar:- 16 Golden Plover

Bull Point:- Grey Wagtail, Black Redstart ( m. )

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9.2.24, Slapton:- 14 CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Stokeley farm shop ), GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter, 2 Goldeneye

Brixham:- Great Northern Diver

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap

Thurlestone Village:- Green Woodpecker

Babbacombe Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Rock Pipit

Gara Bridge:- 2+ Mistle Thrush, Marsh Tit, 3 Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Common Scoter

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8.2.24, Noss Mayo:- 5 Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Brent Goose, Common Scoter ( f. ), Ringed Plover, 20 Turnstone

South Huish:- 50 Wigeon, 60 Teal, Lapwing, Snipe, 2 Raven

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Trenchford Reservoir:- 6 Goosander

Laployd Plantation:- Woodcock, Jay

Lower Tamar Lake:- 9 Goosander, Marsh Tit, Willow Tit

Clampitts, nr. Kennick Reservoir:- 12 Roe Deer

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7.2.24, South Huish:- Sanderling

Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, 2 Greenshank, Kingfisher, Mistle Thrush

Starcross:- 2 Pale Bellied Brent Goose ( with Brent Goose flock )

Dawlish Warren:- 3 Eider

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Pepperdon, Moretonhampstead:- Fieldfare

Kennick Reservoir:- 2 Raven

St. Marychurch:- Blackcap ( m. )

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6.2.24, Yelland:- GREEN WING TEAL ( m. )

Ashburton:- Blackcap, Firecrest

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Goosander

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, 10 Wigeon, 14 Teal, 25 Redwing, Blackcap ( m. ), 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin

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5.2.24, Kingsbridge / Estuary:- Pintail ( m. ), 40+ Wigeon, 2 Teal, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay ), Goosander, 80+ Tufted Duck, 50+ Wigeon, 10+ Gadwall, 3+ Water Rail, Grey Wagtail, Cettis Warbler, Firecrest

Brisworthy Plantation, nr. Cadover:- 5+ Brambling ( with Chaffinch flock )

Broadsands:- Mediterranean Gull

Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Greenshank, 2 Mediterranean Gull

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4.2.24, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Brisworthy Plantation, nr. Cadover:- 3 Brambling ( with Chaffinch flock )

Woodbury Castle:- 3+ Brambling ( with Chaffinch flock )

Goodrington:- Black Throated Diver

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK, LESSER SCAUP, GREAT WHITE EGRET, 40 Common Scoter, 5 Goldeneye, Firecrest

Labrador Bay:- 3 Green Woodpecker, 8 Stock Dove, 15 Cirl Bunting

Kingsbridge:- 50 Dunlin, Blackcap ( f. )

Wembury Point:- Common Sandpiper, 10+ Rock Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 5+ Greylag, 5 Brent Goose, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 5 Pintail, 100+ Teal, 250+ Wigeon, 10+ Shoveler, 2 Gadwall, Greenshank, 200+ Avocet, 200+ Golden Plover, 300+ Lapwing, 300+ Black Tailed Godwit, 100+ Dunlin, Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, Goldcrest

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3.2.24, Goodrington:- Black Throated Diver, Great Northern Diver, 2 Harbour Porpoise

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill

Brixham:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Wigeon, 4+ Purple Sandpiper

Ideford Common:- 9 Crossbill 

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- Purple Sandpiper

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Scaup ( m. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Great Links Tor:- Raven

Hunt Tor:- Snipe

Kitty Tor:- 12 Golden Plover

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2.2.24, Goodrington:- Black Throated Diver

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill

Slapton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 80+ Wigeon, 2 Teal, 2 Raven

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1.2.24, Cockwood, Exe Estuary:- 6 Eider

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 3 Pochard, 25+ Grey Plover, Marsh Harrier

Slapton:- LESSER SCAUP ( m., Ireland Bay )

Goodrington:- 2 Black Throated Diver

Whipton, Exeter:- possible FRANKLINS GULL ( reported nr. bus stop Vaughan Rd. )

Stover Park:- 5 Shoveler, 14+ Wigeon, 12+ Mandarin, 20+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, 4 Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail, 2 Marsh Tit, Siskin​

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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31.1.24, Broadsands:- Black Guillemot ( towards Brixham ), Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Matford Marsh:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Exminster:- Firecrest

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 9 Purple Sandpiper, Rock Pipit

Dawlish Warren:- Eider
Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver

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30.1.24, Brixham Harbour:- Black Guillemot

below Brat Tor:- Snipe, Raven

Aveton Gifford / South Efford Marsh:- Little Grebe, 18 Wigeon 6 Teal, 4 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Mistle Thrush, 20 Redwing, Blackcap, Stoat

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29.1.24, Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Marsh Harrier

Matford Marsh:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( rear pond )

Babbacombe Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver

South Huish:- 70 Wigeon, 49 Teal, Dunlin, 14 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

Ashburton:- Blackcap, 2 Goldcrest, 5+ Siskin

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28.1.24, Kingsbridge Estuary:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Black Necked Grebe, Whimbrel

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK

Bellever:- Dipper, 20 Crossbill

South Huish:- Water Pipit

Hopes Nose:- 9 Great Northern Diver, 8 Common Scoter, Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart, Blackcap, Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

Plymouth:- 12 Common Quaker Moth, Small Quaker, Satellite, Bloxworth Snout

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27.1.24, Exminster:- 100+ Brent Goose, 50+ Dunlin, 15 Grey Plover, 2 Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher

Topsham:- Spoonbill

Broadsands:- 14 Great Northern Diver, 3 Black Throated Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 5 Cirl Bunting

Exe Estuary:- Spoonbill, 1,000 Golden Plover

Slapton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, Little Grebe, Water Rail, 3+ Cetti's Warbler

Cadover / Crownhill Down area:- Red Crested Pochard, 13 Wigeon, 9 Ringed Plover, 5 Snipe, Green Woodpecker, Dipper, Redpoll

Brixham Harbour:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 13 Purple Sandpiper, 3 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, 7 Grey Seal

Hopes Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 8 Common Scoter, Black Redstart ( ad. m. ), 2 Grey Seal

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26.1.24, Starcross:- 83 CATTLE EGRET ( over, to roost )

Preston Seafront:- 40+ Turnstone

Honeybag Tor:- 2 Raven

Belstone Tor:- 6 Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Stover Park:- Kingfisher ( m. ), 6 Siskin

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 50+ Brent Goose, 30+ Wigeon, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, Avocet, 3 Greenshank

South Huish:- 105 Wigeon, 22 Teal, 10 Snipe, Water Pipit

Cockwood:- 2 Goldeneye, Teal

Topsham:- Spoonbill

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver

Brixham:- Great Northern Diver, 16 Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

Exe Estuary:- 600 Brent Goose, Red Breasted Merganser, 1,000 Golden Plover, 25 Grey Plover, 200 Avocet, 500 Black Tailed Godwit, 1,500 Dunlin, 700 Lapwing

Exminster Marshes:- Marsh Harrier

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25.1.24, Kingsbridge Estuary:- Spoonbill, 2 Great Northern Diver, 70 Brent Goose, 4 Red Breasted Merganser ( 2 m., 2 f. ), 20+ Wigeon, 500 Dunlin

Portworthy:- Red Crested Pochard ( f., main lake ), Tufted Duck, 6+ Teal, 15+ Wigeon, 13 Redwing

Lopwell area:- 11 Little Grebe, 20+ Stock Dove, Raven, 40+ Redwing

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- Avocet, 2 Ringed Plover, Kingfisher

Dawlish Warren:- Shoveler ( f. ), Firecrest

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24.1.24, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Golden Plover, 2 Stock Dove, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 3 Redwing

Noss Mayo:- Woodcock, Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 12 Redwing

Axe Estuary:- 17+ Mediterranean Gull

Plymouth:- Red Neck Grebe ( below Laira Bridge, Plym Estuary )

Powderham:- Egyptian Goose, 7+ Snipe, 2+ Stock Dove

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 3 Mediterranean Gull

Chillington:- CATTLE EGRET ( over )

Meavy, Clearbrook:- 2 Goosander, Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, Dipper, Redwing

Gara Bridge:- Goosander, 2 Stock Dove, Jay, Dipper, 4 Siskin, Goldcrest

Slapton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 6+ Water Rail, Kingfisher, Jay, 30+ Redwing, 4 Cetti's Warbler

Brixham Breakwater:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 13+ Purple Sandpiper, 4+ Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, Rock Pipit, Grey Seal

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23.1.24, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Stover Park:- 11 Mandarin ( 8 m., 3 f. )

Babbacombe Bay:- Grey Phalarope, 2 Great Northern Diver

Exe Estuary:- Spoonbill, Great Northern Diver, 5 Eider, 6 Red Breasted Merganser, Kingfisher

Sidmouth:- Kingfisher, Redwing

Aveton Gifford:- 30 Lapwing

South Huish:- 60 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 4 Snipe, Water Pipit

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22.1.24, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

South Huish:- 45 Wigeon, 22 Teal, 4 Snipe

Aveton Gifford:- Jay, Black Redstart, Firecrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 20 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, 20 Rock Pipit

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21.1.24, Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

Denbury:- 14 Lapwing, Raven, 15 Redwing

South Huish:- 80 Wigeon, 62 Teal, 2 Shoveler, Water Rail, 3 Dunlin, 26 Lapwing, 4 Snipe, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Merlin ( briefly ), Black Redstart, Water Pipit

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Common Scoter, 24 Turnstone, 2 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Plymouth Hoe / Mountbatten:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, 5 Turnstone

Thatcher Point, Torquay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 20 Common Scoter

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, LESSER SCAUP

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20.1.24, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Snipe, 5 Stock Dove, Raven, Grey Wagtail, 2 Redwing, 3 Fieldfare

Gara Bridge:- Jay, Dipper, 14 Redwing, Marsh Tit, 20+ Siskin

Noss Mayo:- 22 Redwing

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 12 Greylag, 125 Pintail, 200 Avocet, 4 Grey Plover, 20 Dunlin, 7 Greenshank

Kingsbridge:- 3 Red Breasted Merganser, Blackcap

South Huish:- Dunlin, Water Pipit

Eastdon / Cockwood:- 2 Pale Bellied Brent Goose ( with Brent Goose flock )

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- 21 Avocet

Exe Estuary:- 9 Eider ( off Dawlish )

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19.1.24, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 14 Golden Plover, Snipe, Stock Dove, Redwing, 3 Fieldfare

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 20 Redwing / Fieldfare

Kingsbridge:- Avocet ( briefly ), Blackcap

Exminster Marshes:- 50+ Snipe, Water Rail, 2 Marsh Harrier ( also of interest Snow Goose of unknown origin )

Otterton / Budleigh Salterton:- 3 Goosander, 3 Avocet, Snipe, Ringed Plover, Greenshank, 3 Water Pipit, Siskin

Ludwell Valley, Exeter:- 10 Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff

Roadford Reservoir:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 5 Goldeneye ( 3 m., 2 f. ), 12 Pochard

Totnes / Ashprington:- CATTLE EGRET ( opposite Bowden House )

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- Hare

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18.1.24, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Snipe, Raven, Redwing, 10 Fieldfare

Yelland:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( W. of old power station ), 3 Eider

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Blackcap

North Hallsands:- 6 Common Scoter, Black Redstart

Beesands:- 3 Shoveler, 12+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, Cetti's Warbler

Bowcombe Creek:- Greenshank, 5 Stock Dove

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Brandy Head:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Slavonian Grebe

Otterton:- 18 Red Leg Partridge, 17 Cirl Bunting

Haldon:- Siskin, 2 Crossbill

Slapton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, LESSER SCAUP ( m. ), Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 6+ Little Grebe, Pintail ( m. ), 2 Pochard ( m. ), 100+ Wigeon, 150+ Tufted Duck, 20+ Gadwall, 3 Goldeneye ( 2 m,. f, ), 3+ Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, 10 Redwing, 8 Fieldfare, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, 2+ Firecrest, Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise

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17.1.24, South Huish:- 100+ Wigeon, 40+ Teal, Lapwing, Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

East Allington:-  40+ Lapwing

Yelland:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( W. of old power station )

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

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, 6 Common Scoter

Denbury:- 31 Redwing, 14 Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush

Haldon:- Redpoll, 16 Crossbill

Exmouth:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet

Northbrook Stream, Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter:- 7  Green Sandpiper, 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 6 Chiffchaff

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16.1.24, Cadover area:- 2+ Green Woodpecker, Raven, 20+ Fieldfare

Portworthy:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 5 Tufted Duck, 10+ Teal, Jay, 20+ Redwing

Stover Park:- Little Grebe, Pochard ( m. ), 6+ Shoveler, 3 Tufted Duck, 15+ Wigeon, Water Rail, Kingfisher, 4 Siskin

Totnes:- Black Redstart, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Burrator:- Redwing, Fieldfare

Seaton:- Little Grebe, Water Rail ( also of interest, Bar Headed Goose )

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 2 Little Grebe, Goosander, 20 Mandarin, 50 Wigeon, Common Sandpiper, 300 Dunlin, 3+ Ringneck Parakeet, Dipper

Hopes Nose:- Black Redstart ( m. )

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15.1.24, South Huish:- 122 Wigeon, 45 Teal, 3 Lapwing, 11 Dunlin, 40 Snipe, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 4 Turnstone, Black Redstart

South Milton area:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Cetti's Warbler, 2 Cirl Bunting

Yarner Woods:- 2 Raven, Goldcrest, 5+ Marsh Tit, 7+ Redpoll

Slapton:- LESSER SCAUP ( m. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS

Lower Tamar Lake:- 3 LESSER SCAUP, Marsh Tit, 2+ Willow Tit

Tamerton Foliot:- 3 Avocet, 2 Firecrest

Longdown:- 2 Brambling

Ludwell Valley, Exeter:- 10 Green Sandpiper, 2 Dipper

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Dunnabridge:- 2 Snipe, 10 Fieldfare

River Dart, Dartmeet:- Dipper

Mel Tor:- of interest Red Admiral

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14.1.24, Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Snipe, 11 Stock Dove, Redwing

Kingsbridge:- 1+ Black Redstart, 2 Blackcap

Roadford Reservoir:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( from viaduct ), 4 Goldeneye

Slapton:- LESSER SCAUP ( m. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2+ GREAT WHITE EGRET

River Otter, Ottery:- Goosander ( m. ), Water Rail, Cetti's Warbler

Dawlish:- 5 Cirl Bunting, 3 Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, 3+ Firecrest, Siskin

South Huish:- Water Pipit

Beesands:- Pochard ( m. )​

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13.1.24, Okehampton:- 2 Tawny Owl

Topsham:- of interest 2 Black Swan

Exminster Marshes:- Egyptian Goose, Marsh Harrier

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Slapton:- LESSER SCAUP ( m., Ireland Bay ), RINGNECK DUCK ( m. ), 2+ GREAT WHITE EGRET, 3 Goldeneye, Pochard ( m. )

South Huish:- 7 Dunlin, 30 Snipe, Black Redstart, Water Pipit

Roadford Reservoir:- LESSER SCAUP, GREEN WINGED TEAL, Greylag Goose, Wigeon, Teal, Gadwall, Tufted Duck, Snipe

Ashford / River Taw:- 3 CATTLE EGRET

Longdown:- 15+ Brambling

Totnes / Ashprington:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( opposite Bowden House )

Three Beaches, Paignton:- 2 Red Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Dawlish Warren:- 3 Eider

Exmouth:- 4 Cirl Bunting ( Imperial Rec. Ground )

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12.1.24, Sherpa Marsh:- Marsh Harrier ( m. )

Kingskerswell:- Barn Owl

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 12 Stock Dove, Mistle Thrush, Fieldfare

Denbury:- 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 13 Redwing

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Jay, 2 Mistle Thrush

Kingsbridge:- Black Redstart, 2 Blackcap

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Scaup ( m. ), 2 Goldeneye, 10+ Wigeon, 20+ Tufted Duck, 2 Goldcrest

Otterton:- Red Throated Diver, 6+ Cirl Bunting

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- Goosander ( m. ), Avocet

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Red Throated Diver, 3 Common Scoter, 50 Wigeon

South Huish:- 4 Shoveler, 8 Gadwall, 110 Teal, 140 Wigeon, 8 Dunlin, Lapwing, 40 Snipe, Reed Bunting

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11.1.24, Kingsbridge:- 2 Black Redstart, 2 Blackcap

Blackawton:- 12 Lapwing

Tavistock:- Blackcap, Firecrest

Lower Tamar Lake:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( m., f. ), Goldeneye ( m. ), Willow Tit

Roadford Reservoir:- Great Northern Diver, Goldeneye ( m. )

Three Beaches, Torquay:- 5 Red Throated Diver

Buckfastleigh:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Buckfast:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush

Exmouth:- Great Northern Diver

Ashburton:- Blackcap, Firecrest

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 3 Little Grebe, 2 Goosander ( m. ), 50+ Wigeon, 60+ Teal, 50+ Wigeon, 60+ Teal, 3 Avocet, Dunlin, 3 Snipe, 2 Water Rail, 3 Mediterranean Gul, Kingfisher, 2 Stock Dove, Fieldfare, 3+ Rock Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Cettis Warbler, Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 7+ Common Scoter, 62 Wigeon, Mediterranean Gull

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10.1.24, Kingsbridge:- Black Redstart, Blackcap

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Greenshank, Spotted Redshank

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, 5 Common Scoter, 6 Wigeon, 3 Turnstone, 2 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 110 Wigeon, 80 Teal, Pintail, 2 Gadwall, 2 lapwing, Ringed Plover, 10+ Dunlin, 30+ Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Otterton sewage works:- 4 Red Throated Diver

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Topsham / Darts Farm:- Spoonbill, 2 Little Grebe, 500+ Brent Goose, 5 Red Breasted Merganser, Goldeneye, 10+ Pintail, 20+ Shoveler, 200+ Wigeon, 20+ Teal, 50+ Lapwing, 4 Avocet, 100+ Dunlin, 10+ Black tailed Godwit, Redwing ( also of interest, Black Swan )

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9.1.24, Kingsbridge:- Black Redstart, Blackcap

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Mediterranean Gull, 7 Stock Dove, Raven

Colyton:- RED KITE ( over E. )

Topsham:- 9 Greylag

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8..1.24:- Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Brent Goose, 2 Common Scoter ( f. ), 7 Turnstone, Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 90 Wigeon, 55 Teal, 2 Lapwing, 4 Ringed Plover, 22 Snipe, Black Redstart

Gara Bridge:- Goosander ( f. ), Dipper, 6+ Redwing

Slapton:- 2+ GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 Firecrest

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7.1.24, South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, 30+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 6+ Siskin

Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap

West Charleton Marsh:- 40 Brent Goose, 10 Wigeon, 10 Teal, Water Rail, Stock Dove, Redwing, Fieldfare, 4 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 3 Goldeneye ( 2 m., f. )

Hopes Nose:- Black Redstart

Portworthy:- 3 Avocet

Plymouth Hoe:- Common Sandpiper, Turnstone

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6.1.24, Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Colyton:- Barn Owl

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 5 Little Grebe, 3 Goosander ( 2 m., f. ), 9 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 52 Snipe, 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Siskin

Denbury:- 5 Raven

Topsham:- Pintail, Avocet, Marsh Harrier

Lower Tamar Lake:- 3 LESSER SCAUP, Goosander, 3 Willow Tit

Fremington Pill:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS, 19 CATTLE EGRET

Taw Estuary:- Spoonbill ( from Fremington Quay )

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay )

Skern, Braunton Burrows:- LESSER SCAUP

Mudbank Lane, Exmouth:- Kingfisher

Ludwell Valley, Exeter:- 9 Green Sandpiper

Hopes Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 17 Common Scoter, Common Sandpiper, Purple Sandpiper, 2 Black Redstart

Brixham:- 2+ Great Northern Diver, 3 Purple Sandpiper, 4 Turnstone, Rock Pipit, 2 Grey Seal

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5.1.24, Thurlestone Bay:- BLACK GUILLEMOT ( through N.W., 10:35 ), 3 Common Scoter, 2 Turnstone, 6+ Rock Pipit

Hope's Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Black Redstart

Brixham Harbour:- Great Northern Diver

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay ), 2 Red Throated Diver, 2 Water Rail, 20+ Redwing

West Charleton Marsh:- 45 Wigeon, 71 Teal

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 40+ Brent Goose, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 10+ Wigeon, 20+ Teal, Greenshank

Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Greenshank, Kingfisher

Ilsington:- Mistle Thrush, 6+ Redwing, 2 Fieldfare

South Huish:- 4 Wigeon, 30+ Teal, 10+ Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Raven, Water Pipit, Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, 6 Raven, 2 Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, 30+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest

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4.1.24, Slapton:- 1+ GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay ), 10+ Gadwall, 80+ Tufted Duck, 100+ Dunlin

Start Point:- Great Northern Diver

Torquay Harbour:- 9 Purple Sandpiper ( sea wall )

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 2 Green Woodpecker

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl

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3.1.24, Yelland:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. )

Slapton:- 3 GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay ), Goosander ( f. ), 4 Goldeneye ( 2 m., 2 f. ), 75+ Dunlin, Firecrest

Starcross:- 58 CATTLE EGRET, Ruff

Exminster Marshes / Powderham:- Barnacle Goose, 2 Egyptian Goose, Pochard, 1,000 Golden Plover, 25 Knot, Marsh Harrier, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

Babbacombe Bay:- 6 Great Northern Diver

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2.1.24, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Ireland Bay )

Cadover:- 6+ Raven, 30+ Redwing, 10+ Fieldfare

Saltram:- 3+ Mandarin, 2 Goosander, 9 Greenshank, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, 15 Redwing

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Hooe, Plymstock:- Great Northern Diver, Little Grebe, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Chiffchaff

Shoalstone, Brixham:- Pomarine Skua

Hopes Nose:- 14 Great Northern Diver, Turnstone, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, Firecrest

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1.1.24, Slapton:- 2+ GREAT WHITE EGRET, LESSER SCAUP ( f. ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Scaup, 5 Wigeon, 80+ Tufted Duck, 3 Goldeneye, 10+ Gadwall, Goosander ( f. ), 300 Dunlin, 3+ Water Rail, 3 Redwing, 4+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP, Red Breasted Merganser

Fremington:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS ( Saltpill Pond ), 16 CATTLE EGRET ( out from Fremington Pill roost )

Skern, Bideford:- LESSER SCAUP

Kingsbridge Estuary:- Great Northern Diver, Slavonian Grebe, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 10+ Wigeon, 3 Greenshank

Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Greenshank

Cadover / Crownhill Down area:- Goldeneye, 13 Wigeon, 60 Golden Plover, 7 Ringed Plover, Green Woodpecker, Dipper, 30 Fieldfare, Marsh Tit, 2 Crossbill

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Great Northern Diver

Brixham:- Great Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper, Pomarine Skua

Plympton:- Blackcap

Fremington Quay:- Spoonbill

Denbury:- 20 Redwing, 12 Fieldfare

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

Ugborough Beacon:- 50+ Fieldfare

Hopes Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Eider ( f. ), 3 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Black Redstart, Blackcap, 2 Harbour Porpoise

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31.12.23, Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Shoalstone, Brixham:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Pomarine Skua

Sheepstor:- 150+ Thrush flock ( 90% Fieldfare )

Hopes Nose:- 25 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Eider ( f. ), 22 Common Scoter, 6 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Black Redstart, Blackcap, Grey Seal, 2 Common Dolphin

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

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Slapton:- 1+ GREAT WHITE EGRET

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29.12.23, Seaton Seafront:- Balearic Shearwater, 7 Pintail

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Bellever:- Raven, 12 Crossbill

Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP

Topsham:- 100+ Brent Goose ( Darts Farm ), 10+ Pintail, 200+ Wigeon, 30+ Shoveler, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 1,000+ Golden Plover, 400+ Black tailed Godwit, 300+ Lapwing, 30+ Dunlin, Marsh Harrier, Goldcrest

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28.12.23, Torquay:- WAXWING ( Nutbush Lane, to 08:30 at least )

East Portlemouth:- 20+ Redwing, Firecrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Little Gull

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

Sidbury:- Tawny Owl

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Babbacombe:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Pomarine Skua

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

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27.12.23, Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Torquay:- WAXWING ( Nutbush Lane )

Hope's Nose:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Manx Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Pomarine Skua, 2 Mediterranean Gull, \Grey Seal

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26.12.23, Warleigh Point:- 20+ Avocet

Staverton Bridge:- Kingfisher

Bantham:- 2 Sanderling

Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap

Torquay:- 2 Great Northern Diver

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 3 Great Northern Diver, 50+ Common Scoter, 2 Goldeneye

South Milton:- Mistle Thrush

Teignmouth Seafront:- Great Northern Diver

Ilsington:- Mistle Thrush

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24.12.23, Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Plymstock:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet, Blackcap

South Huish:- Water Pipit

Hope's Nose:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Eider ( f. ), 12 Common Scoter, Blackcap, 7 Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise

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23.12.23, Lopwell / Maristow:- 2 Little Grebe, Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove, 2 Raven, 2 Marsh Tit

Sticklepath:- Jay

Hope's Nose:- 5 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart

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22.12.23, Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( back of car park ), 1+ Firecrest

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Wembury:- Great Northern Diver, 15 Turnstone, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Labrador Bay:- Little Gull

Colyton:- WAXWING ( over, heard only )

Hopes Nose:- 13 Common Scoter, 4 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Black Redstart, 2 Blackcap, 5 Grey Seal

Torbay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 12 Common Scoter, Pomarine Skua ( ad. )

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21.12.23, Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP, 11 Goosander, Water Rail, 2 Marsh Tit

Slapton:- SNOW BUNTING

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20.12.23, Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( back of car park )

Noss Mayo:- Barn Owl ( f., taken into care with broken wing )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Stock Dove, Raven, Grey Wagtail

Cockwood:- Green Woodpecker

Harbertonford:- Tawny Owl

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19.12.23, A361, nr. South Molton / Filleigh:- 3+ RED KITE

nr. Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( back of 1st car park )

Starcross:- 130+ CATTLE EGRET ( to roost )

Hope's Nose:- 7 Great Northern Diver, 5 Red Throated Diver, 2 Brent Goose, 13 Common ScoterPomarine Skua, 2 Redwing, Black Redstart, 10+ Common Dolphin

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18.12 23, Sherford, nr. Plymouth:- Hen Harrier ( m. )

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( behind 1st car park ), Great Northern Diver, Firecrest

Kingsbridge:- 4 Red Breasted Merganser ( Park Bay ), 4 Blackcap

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

Three Beaches, Torbay:- 7 Great Northern Diver, 12 Common Scoter, Grey Seal

Topsham:- Barnacle Goose, 130 Brent Goose ( over ), Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, 6 Snipe, 400 Avocet, 2 Marsh Harrier

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17,12.23, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Torcross ), GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Goldeneye, Scaup ( f. )

Haldon Forest:- Redwing, 2 Crossbill

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 12+ Stock Dove, Raven

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- Great Northern Diver, 16 Avocet, 4 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Firecrest

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16.12.23, Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( back of 1st car park )

North Hallsands:- Great Northern Diver

Haldon:- Brambling

Dunnabridge Farm, W. Dart River:- Snipe, 100 Fieldfare

Hope's Nose:- 6 Great Northern Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, 17 Common Scoter, 5 Purple Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, Fieldfare, 2 Blackcap, 2 Common Dolphin, 3 Harbour Porpoise, 5 Grey Seal

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15.12.23, Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( back of 1st car park ), 3+ Firecrest

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Ireland Bay ), 59 Wigeon, 5 Water Rail

Torquay Harbour:- Great Northern Diver

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS

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14.12.23, Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( back of 1st car park )

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl

Lopwell / Maristow:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Marsh Tit

Blackhill Quarry, East Devon:- 25 Goosander ( to roost ), Snipe

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

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13.12.23, Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( back of car park )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- HUME'S WARBLER ( around middle lake )

Croyde Bay:- SURF SCOTER ( f./imm., with Common Scoter flock )

Dawlish Warren:- 8 Eider

Noss Mayo:- 23 Redwing, Marsh Tit

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Mediterranean Gull, 3 Stock Dove

Black Down, Mary Tavy:- 2 Raven

Plympton:- Goldcrest

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Stoke Point:- Mediterranean Gull, 20 Redwing, 4 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 3 Firecrest

Crownhill Down / Cadover area:- 3 Shoveler, 13 Wigeon, 5 Ringed Plover, 4 Snipe, 12 Redwing, 10 Fieldfare

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12,12,23, Plympton:- Jay, 8+ Redwing, Siskin

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( back of first car park ), Water Rail, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- HUME'S WARBLER ( around middle lake )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Bellever:- 2 Jay

Corndon:- 5 Fieldfare

Slapton:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Portworthy Dam:- Teal, 5 Roe Deer

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11.12.23, Hopes Nose:- 4 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Fieldfare

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- HUME'S WARBLER ( around middle lake & weir ), Firecrest

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( back of car park ), 4 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Red Throated Diver, 14 Common Scoter, 4 Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Dawlish Warren:- 8 Eider

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 4 Marsh Harrier, Water Rail

Exe Estuary:- 300+ Avocet, 400+ Golden Plover, 5 Sanderling, Kingfisher, 3 Common Seal, 3 Grey Seal

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10.12.23, Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP, Red Breasted Merganser ( m. )

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- HUME'S WARBLER ( around middle lake )

Froward Point:- Ring Ouzel ( m., briefly below Coastwatch building then flew W. )

Ringmoor Down:- 11 Golden Plover, Snipe, 5 Raven, 36 Fieldfare

Kingsbridge:- 9+ Redwing

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9.12.23, Clennon Valley, Paignton:- HUME'S WARBLER ( around middle lake )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, 20+ Redwing / Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush

Plymouth City Centre:- Black Redstart

Broadsands:- 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

Plympton:- 4+ Ringneck Parakeet, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest, Siskin

nr. Berrynarbor:- Short Eared Owl, 3 Raven

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 2 Marsh Harrier

Hopes Nose:- 28 Great Northern Diver, 22+ Common Scoter, 3 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Redwing, 2 Blackcap, 5 Common Dolphin, 2 Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

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8.12.23, Clennon Valley, Paignton:- HUME'S WARBLER ( around middle lake )

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( rear of car park )

Babbacombe Bay:- 4 Great Northern Diver

Paignton:- 3 Blackcap

Mudbank Lane, Exmouth:- 9 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, Kingfisher

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7.12.23, Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( car park )

Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP

Totnes:- Barn Owl

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6.12.23, Clennon Valley, Paignton:- HUME'S WARBLER ( around middle lake ), Chiffchaff

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( rear of car park )

Cholwichtown Pit, Lee Moor:- 5 Little Grebe, Goldeneye, 6 Tufted Duck, 2 Teal, Woodcock, 3 Marsh Tit

Saltram:- Firecrest

Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP, Kingfisher, Marsh Tit, Willow Tit

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5.12.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Yarner Woods:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Jay, 40+ Redwing, Marsh Tit, 3 Siskin

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- SERIN (  over )

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( car park ), Firecrest

South Huish:- 23 Wigeon, 55 Teal, Dunlin, 25 Snipe, Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. ), Water Pipit, 2 Rock Pipit, 2 Redwing

Slapton:- Otter ( Torcross )

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4.12.23, Slapton:- 2+ LESSER SCAUP, 2+ GREAT WHITE EGRET, Great Northern Diver, Pintail ( m. ), 6+ Wigeon, 80+ TYufted Duck, 2 Shoveler, 20+ Gadwall, 3 Water Rail, 30+ Redwing, 6+ Cettis Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2+ Firecrest

Thurlestone Golf Course:- Short Eared Owl

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart

Sidbury:- Mistle Thrush

Totnes:- Barn Owl

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3.12.23, Cadover:- 93 Golden Plover, 4 Raven, 3 Redwing, 10 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail

Brixham Breakwater:- 2+ Purple Sandpiper

Dawlish Warren:- Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter, Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( back of car park )

Crownhill Down area:- Goldeneye, 4 Shoveler, 5 Snipe, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Reed Bunting

Berry Head:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver

Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Fieldfare, 2 Blackcap

Start Point:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver

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2.12.23, Slapton:- 3 LESSER SCAUP ( imm.m. ), 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, Scaup ( imm.m. ), Firecrest

Plympton:- 12 Redwing, 14 Fieldfare, 2 Blackcap, Siskin

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Budleigh Salterton:- Avocet

Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP

Hopes Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver

Meadfoot Viewpoint, Torquay:- Eider ( imm.m. ), 18 Common Scoter, Harbour Porpoise

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 30+ Lapwing, 2 Blackcap

Marine Dve. / Corbyn Head, Torbay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 45+ Turnstone, Harbour Porpoise

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1.12.23, Trews Weir, River Exe:- Goosander

South Zeal:- 20 Fieldfare

Cadover:- Hen Harrier ( m. ), 300+ Golden Plover, Green Woodpecker, Dipper, 50+ Redwing, 30+ Fieldfare, Chiffchaff, 2+ Goldcrest

Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( elusive around back of car park )

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP

South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, Cettis Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Slapton:- 3 GREAT WHITE EGRET

Wembury:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, 3 Knot, Mediterranean Gull, Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail, Cettis Warbler, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Roe Deer

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30.11.23, Topsham Recreation Ground:- Jack Snipe ( pursued by Peregrine )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Lower Tamar Lake:- 5 LESSER SCAUP, Willow Tit

Haldon:- 2 Crossbill, Brambling

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart, Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

Teignmouth:- 3 Great Northern Diver

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29.11.23, Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Red Throated Diver, 2 Velvet Scoter

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Lapwing, Stock Dove, Redwing, Chiffchaff

Roundham Head, Torbay:- Black Guillemot

Cadover area:- Goosander ( f. ), Merlin ( f. ), 3 Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Common Scoter, 5 Turnstone, Raven

Exminster Marshes:- Marsh Harrier

Brixham:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Lower Tamar Lake:- 5+ LESSER SCAUP

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28.11.23, Thurlestone Bay:-  Northern Diver, 2 Common Scoter

South Huish:- 45 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 12 Snipe, Water Pipit, 3 Chiffchaff

Lower Otter Restoration Project, Budleigh Salterton:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Little Grebe, Common Scoter, 100+ Wigeon, 30+ Teal, Goosander ( m. ), Lapwing, Ringed Plover, Snipe, Water Rail, Kingfisher, Raven, 6+ Rock Pipit, 2 Cettis Warbler, 8+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Pil Tor:- 40+ Golden Plover

Broadsands:- Black Guillemot ( 1 w., Elberry Cove ), 6+ Great Northern Diver, 3 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 6 Brent Goose, 4 Velvet Scoter, 5 Common Scoter

Dawlish Warren:- PALLAS'S WARBLER ( elusive in entrance bushes ), 4 Red Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter, Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, 2 Firecrest

Brixham:- 2 Great Northern Diver

Exe Estuary / Turf:- Merlin, 3 Kingfisher ( also of interest, 2 Black Swan )

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27.11.23, Dawlish Warren:- PALLAS'S WARBLER ( elusive in entrance bushes )

Cholwichtown Pit, Lee Moor:- 2 Little Grebe, Goldeneye, 4 Tufted Duck

Hope Cove:- Black Redstart

South Huish:- Water Pipit

Slapton:- 2 LESSER SCAUP, 2 Scaup

Broadsands:- Black Throated Diver, 3 Velvet Scoter, 4 Common Scoter

Skern, Northam Burrows:- LESSER SCAUP

Aveton Gifford:- 5 Goldcrest, Firecrest

South Milton area:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 2 Blackcap

Babbacombe Bay:- of interest, Bluefin Tuna

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26.11.23, Slapton:- 2 LESSER SCAUP ( Ireland Bay ), 3 Red Throated Diver, 2 Scaup, 2 Common Scoter, Pintail, Goosander ( f. )

Dawlish Warren:- PALLAS'S WARBLER ( entrance bushes ), Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Hopes Nose:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( Top Dell, briefly ), Great Northern Diver, 4 Eider, 18 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull, Blackcap, Firecrest, 8 Grey Seal ( also of interest, unidentified petrel, 14:35, S. )

Noss Mayo:- Marsh Tit

South Huish:- 12+ Snipe, Water Pipit

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

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25.11.23, Torquay Harbour:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 7 Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

Meadfoot, Torquay:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Eider, 9 Common Scoter

Black Hill Quarries:- 5 Mandarin

Topsham Recreation Ground:- GLOSSY IBIS, Marsh Harrier

Slapton:- 4+ LESSER SCAUP ( Ireland Bay ), GREAT WHITE EGRET, Velvet Scoter

Exminster Marshes / Turf Lock:- Ruff ( m. ), Marsh Harrier, 5 Redwing, 15 Fieldfare

Northam Burrows:- LESSER SCAUP

Hopes Nose:- Black Redstart

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24.11.23, nr. Wotter:- RED KITE ( over N. )

Northam Burrows:- LESSER SCAUP ( on pond ), Grey Phalarope

South Zeal:- Jay

Exminster Marshes / Turf Lock:- 250 Brent Goose, Red Breasted Merganser ( m. ), 300 Golden Plover, 100 |Avocet, 250 Black Tailed Godwit, 70 Dunlin, 2 Marsh Harrier

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23.11.23, Lower Otter Restoration Project, Budleigh Salterton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( along new path on W. side )

Cockwood:- Kingfisher

Northam Burrows:- Grey Phalarope

Starcross:- 126 CATTLE EGRET

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Marsh Harrier, Short Eared Owl

Yenndon Down:- Raven

Sharpitor:- 100 Golden Plover

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Ireland Bay )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, Fieldfare, Goldcrest, Roe Deer

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22.11.23, East Soar:- 11 Lapwing, 18+ Golden Plover, Snipe, 40+ Stock Dove, Raven, 3 Cirl Bunting

Plymstock:- 200+ Redwing / Fieldfare

Plympton:- Firecrest

South Huish:- Brent Goose, 16 Wigeon, 64 Teal, 22 Snipe, Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull, Swallow, Water Pipit, Raven

Lower Otter Restoration Project, Budleigh Salterton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( along new path on W. side )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Dousland:- Jay

Northam Burrows:- Grey Phalarope

South Milton Ley:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Blackcap, 23 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 4 Firecrest

Topsham:- Spoonbil, 2 Goosander ( m. ), 2 Ruff, 7 Greenshank

Wembury:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Common Scoter, 3 Stock Dove, Water Pipit ( beach ), Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting

Berry Head:- Black Redstart

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21.11.23, Cadover:- 4 Raven, 50+ Redwing, 300+ Fieldfare

Northam Burrows:- LESSER SCAUP ( m. ), Grey Phalarope

Lower Otter Restoration Project, Budleigh Salterton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( along new path on W. side )

Goodrington / Broadsands:- 2 presumed Slavonian Grebe

Berry Head:- 2 Goldcrest, 3 Firecrest

Mansands:- Goldcrest, 4 Firecrest

nr. South Pool:- 52 CATTLE EGRET ( in fields to E. )

Stoke Beach:- 11+ Mediterranean Gull

Stoke Point:- 2 Red Leg Partridge, 3 Mistle Thrush, Redwing, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest ( also of interest, 2,000 Woodpigeon W. )

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker

Ludwell Valley, Exeter:- 4 Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Shelly Beach, Exmouth:- 8 Brent Goose

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20.11.23, Northam Burrows:- LESSER SCAUP ( m. ), Grey Phalarope

Broadsands / Torbay:- Slavonian Grebe, 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Common Scoter

Shoalstone, Brixham:- 3 Great Northern Diver

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Burrator Reservoir:- 4 Goosander, 7 Mandarin, Marsh Tit

Trews Weir, Exeter:- Common Sandpiper

Brixham Harbour:- 5 Purple Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Rock Pipit, Grey Seal

Berry Head:- Raven, 6 Cirl Bunting, 10 Common Dolphin

Crownhill Down area:- 4 Shoveler, 6 Wigeon, 4 Ringed Plover, 36 Golden Plover, Water Rail, Marsh Tit, 2 Crossbuill ( over )

Bull Point:- 3 Red Throated Diver, Sooty Shearwater, Mediterranean Gull

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19.11.23, Berry Head:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Eider, Little Auk, Black Redstart ( m. ), Grey Wagtail, 2 Rock Pipit

Taw Estuary:- Great Northern Diver, Green Sandpiper

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 2 Little Grebe, 6 Goosander ( 2 m., 4 f. ), 2 Mandarin, 10 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 4 Siskin

Topsham:- Ruff, Marsh Harrier

Radford / Hooe Lake:- Little Grebe, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Hopes Nose:- 11 Great Northern Diver, 5 Eider, 23 Common Scoter, 5 Purple Sandpiper, 1+ Swallow, Black Redstart ( m. ), 2 Grey Seal

Brixham Harbour:- 6+ Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 24 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Rock Pipit, 2 Common Dolphin

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18.11.23, Brixham Harbour:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 24 Turnstone

Baggy Point:- SURF SCOTER ( f. ), 44 Common Scoter

Cockwood:- Black Redstart

Berry Head:- Eider

South Huish:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 6 Snipe, Water Pipit

Seaton Seafront:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 8 Brent Goose, 22 Common Scoter, Pintail, 10 Dunlin, Turnstone, Arctic Tern

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Little Grebe, 5 Gadwall, 3 Pintail, 4 Wigeon, 10+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, Kingfisher, 2 Cettis Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

Hopes Nose:- 20+ Great Northern Diver, 4 Brent Goose, Long Tailed Duck, 35+ Common Scoter, 4 Eider, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Redwing, 2 Firecrest, Harbour Porpoise, 2 Grey Seal

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17.11.23, nr. Baggy Point:- SURF SCOTER ( f. ), 40 Common Scoter

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Lower Otter Restoration Project, Budleigh Salterton:- Short Eared Owl

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 12+ Stock Dove, 2 Goldcrest

Turf Locks, Exminster:- 60 Avocet, 13 Grey Plover, 400 Golden Plover, Kingfisher

Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET, 21 Brent Goose, 2 Marsh Harrier, 2 Short Eared Owl, 16 Redwing, Cettis Warbler

Mansands:- Blackcap, Grey Seal

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16.11.23, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker

Oddicombe / Babbacombe:- Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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15.11.23, Meeth Quarry:- 5 Barnacle Goose

Endsleigh:- 2 Jay

Topsham:- 4 Brent Goose, Pochard, 60+ Pintail, Red Breasted Merganser, 30+ Shoveler, 10+ Teal, 200+ Wigeon, 10 Avocet, 2 Knot, 2 Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, 100+ Black Tailed Godwit, 300+ Golden Plover, 50+ Dunlin, 100+ Lapwing, Whimbrel, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Jay, 2 Cettis Warbler, 2+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Brixham Breakwater:- 5 Great Northern Diver, 10 Purple Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Exminster Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Marsh Harrier

Hopes Nose:- Black Redstart ( m. )

Sidbury:- 2 Dipper

Berry Head:- Red Throated Diver, 6+ Firecrest

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14.11.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Berry Head:- Merlin

Brixham:- 6 Great Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper, 17+ Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, 5 Grey Seal

Endsleigh:- Jay

Princetown:- 6+ Mistle Thrush, 20+ Redwing

Seaton Wetlands:- probable GREAT WHITE EGRET

Hope Cove area:- WRYNECK ( reported )

Topsham:- 100+ Wigeon, 4 Teal, 15 Pintail, 18+ Shoveler, 3 Snipe, 11+ Lapwing, 100+ Black Tailed Godwit, 15+ Avocet, 3+ Jay, Fox

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13.11.23, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Exminster Marshes:- Marsh Harrier

Endsleigh:- Jay

Bull Point:- Leachs Petrel

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12.11.23, Shutterton, Dawlish:- Firecrest

Brixham Breakwater:- 6+ Great Northern Diver, 10 Purple Sandpiper, 4 Turnstone

Topsham:- 2 Blackcap

Paignton:- Firecrest

Hopes Nose:- 7 Great Northern Diver, Little Gull, 8 Mediterranean Gull, Firecrest, Grey Seal

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11.11.23, East Soar ( airfield ):- Merlin, Short Eared Owl, Wheatear, Fieldfare

South Huish:- Lapwing, 3 Snipe, 2 Swallow, Water Pipit, 2 Reed Bunting

Topsham Recreation Ground:- possible YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, 2 Marsh Harrier

Berry Head:- Short Eared Owl

Bull Point:- Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Stoke Point:- 2 Redwing, Fieldfare, 2 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest, 5 Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Mediterranean Gull, Stock Dove, 150+ Redwing, 2 Roe Deer

Hopes Nose:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 20 Common Scoter, 5 Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull, Firecrest, 6 Grey Seal

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10.11.23, Plympton:- 2 Blackcap

Cockwood Harbour:- Arctic Tern

Beesands:- 2 Tufted Duck, Water Rail, Cettis Warbler

Skern, Northam Burrows:- LESSER SCAUP ( high tide )

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank

Cadover:- 400+ Golden Plover ( over ), Merlin, 6+ Ring Ouzel, 10 Redwing, 30+ Fieldfare

Topsham:- 20+ Pintail, 10+ Shoveler, 20+ Teal, 100+Wigeon, 6+ Dunlin, Grey Plover, Ruff, 200+ Black Tailed Godwit, Lapwing, 6+ Stock Dove, 3 Jay, Fox

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9.11.23, Skern, Northam Burrows:- LESSER SCAUP ( high tide )

Shipley Bridge:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( from Ireland Bay hide )

Plymouth:- Raven, 100 Redwing ( over )

South Huish:- Water Pipit

Berry Head:-  6 Firecrest, 2 Goldcrest

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8.11.23, Okehampton:- 3 Raven

Seaton Seafront:- 6 Brent Goose, 13 Common Scoter, 2 Dunlin, 1+ Pomarine Skua

Cadover:- Snipe, 5+ Raven, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Berry Head:- Firecrest

South Huish:- Water Pipit

Start Point:- Short Eared Owl

Brixham Harbour:- 5 Great Northern Diver, 10 Purple Sandpiper

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7.11.23, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Berry Head:- RED BREASTED FLYCATCHER ( in wood by footpath, access off Wall Park Rd. ), Firecrest

Plymouth:- 137 Redwing ( over )

Broadsands:- 2 Red Throated Diver

Stoke Point:- Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Firecrest, 4 Goldcrest

South Huish:- 15 Teal, Swallow, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 20+ Turnstone, 6 Ringed Plover

Brixham Harbour:- 1+ Great Northern Diver, 5+ Purple Sandpiper, 2+ Turnstone

Crownhill Down:- Little Stint, 5+ Ringed Plover

Plym Estuary:- Whinchat

Exminster Marshes:- 15 CATTLE EGRET, Short Eared Owl

Dawlish:- Red Throated Diver, 5 Common Scoter, 2 Eider, Sandwich Tern, Common Tern, 5 Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- Clouded Yellow

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6.11.23, South Huish:- 20+ Teal, 2 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Raven, 3 Chiffchaff

Berry Head:- RED BREASTED FLYCATCHER ( in wood by footpath, access off Wall Park Rd. )

Dawlish Warren:- Short Eared Owl

Seaton:- Great Northern Diver, 8 Siskin, Redpoll, 2 Brambling ( over, also of interest 8,500 Woodpigeon )

Plymouth:- Barn Owl, Grey Wagtail, 66 Redwing, Reed Bunting

Teignmouth:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Sandwich Tern ( 1 w. )

Exe Estuary, Powderham Corner / Turf:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over ), RED KITE, 50+ Brent Goose, 2 Wigeon, Whimbrel, 18 Avocet, 20+ Dunlin, 13 Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, 2 Wheatear, 2 Goldcrest ( also of interest, Black Swan ), Ruby Tiger Moth ( caterpillar )

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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

Exeter:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Stafford Bridge then flew towards Stoke Canon )

Plym Estuary:- Long  Tailed Duck ( Blaxton Meadow )

Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- 35 Siskin ( over, also of interest, 37,000 Woodpigeon )

Crownhill Down:- 8 Ringed Plover, 2 Snipe, 2 Golden Plover, Common Sandpiper ( also of interest, unidentified stint sized wader on large pit ), Green Woodpecker, 15 Redwing, 43 Fieldfare, Reed Bunting

Berry Head:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Ring Ouzel

Hopes Nose:- 12+ Great Northern Diver, 7 Storm Petrel, 3 Purple Sandpiper, Arctic Skua, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 5 Grey Seal, 2 Harbour Porpoise

Slapton:- 2 Otter

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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4.11.23, Brixham Harbour:- Grey Phalarope, 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Purple Sandpiper

Paignton:- 20+ Turnstone ( Marine Parade )

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Seaton Seafront:- 1+ Leachs Petrel, 15 Brent Goose, 8 Common Scoter, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Dawlish:- Black Redstart, Firecrest

Teignmouth:- 6 Great Northern Diver

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl

Thurlestone:- Black Redstart ( 1 w., in private garden )

Hopes Nose:- LITTLE AUK ( S., 13:05 ), Leachs Petrel, 21 Great Northern Diver, Great Shearwater, 20 Storm Petrel, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Merlin ( f. ), Harbour Porpoise

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3.11.23, Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( f. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Topsham:- 85 Fieldfare

Cadover:- Brambling ( with 40+ Chaffinch, N. of bridge ), MistleThrush

Bull Point:- 5 Common Scoter, Long Tailed Skua, Pomarine Skua

Holcombe / Teignmouth:- 3 Great Northern Diver

Sidbury:- 2+ Redwing

Hopes Nose:- 9 Great Northern Diver, Little Gull ( juv. ), 4 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Harbour Porpoise

Brixton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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2.11.23, Plymouth Hoe:- 11 Turnstone, 4 Little Gull, Sandwich Tern

Broadsands:- 9 Great Northern Diver, Firecrest

Sidmouth:- Dipper, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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1.11.23, South Huish:- 20+ Wigeon, 2 Teal, Mediterranean Gull, Swallow

off Isley Marsh:- 1+ LESSER SCAUP ( at least one with Wigeon flock )

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, 7 Balearic Shearwater, Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, 9 Common Scoter, Great Skua, 2 Arctic Skua

Powderham Estate:- 2 Green Woodpecker

Dawlish:- 2 Firecrest

Exe Estuary:- Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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31.10.23, Lower Otter Restoration Project:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Grey Phalarope, Kingfisher, Water Pipit

Axmouth:- Black Redstart ( m., Yacht Club / Harbour )

Bull Point:- 2 Merlin

Topsham:- Firecrest

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- Blackcap, Firecrest

Torquay:- 2 Tawny Owl, 4 Redwing

Stoke Point:- 3 Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest, Firecrest, Siskin, 2 Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

 

30.10.23, nr. Halwell:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Emsworthy Mire:- 23 Ring Ouzel

Start Point:- Great Northern Diver

Darts Farm, Topsham:- CATTLE EGRET, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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29.10.23, Clyst St. Mary:- Great Northern Diver ( over St. Bridget Nursery )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Exminster Marshes:- Red Crested Pochard ( m. )

Exe Estuary:- Wheatear

Hopes Nose:- 2 Little Gull, Great Northern Diver ( s./pl. ), 10 Turnstone, Arctic Skua, 5+ Mediterranean Gull

Bull Point:- Snow Bunting ( over ), Brambling, 82 Siskin, 2 Reed Bunting

Cadover:- 15+ Goldcrest

Hallsands:- Great Northern Diver, Chiffchaff

Axe Estuary / Seaton:- Great Northern Diver, Balearic Shearwater, Red Breasted Merganser, Shoveler, Pintail ( f. ), 110 Teal, 45 Wigeon, 115 Lapwing, Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank, Caspian Gull ( 1 w. )

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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28.10.23, Brixham Breakwater:- Common Scoter

Otterton:- Snow Bunting ( sewage treatment works )

Berry Head:- Wheatear

Lundy:- WAXWING

Hopes Nose:- Purple Sandpiper, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Topsham:- 2 Firecrest

Ashton:- Dipper

Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Radford / Hooe Lake, Plymstock:- 4 Little Grebe, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Kingfisher, 3 Redwing, Blackcap, Goldcrest

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27.10.23, Dawlish Warren:- 2 Short Eared Owl, Garden Warbler

Exe Estuary:- 200+ Brent Goose, Common Scoter

Berry Head:- 12 Cirl Bunting

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Cadover:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 5 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 40+ Redwing, Fieldfare, Reed Bunting

Hopes Nose:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, Woodlark, 2 Firecrest, 2 Common Dolphin

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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26.10.23, Slapton:- 30 CATTLE EGRET

Otterton:- Snow Bunting ( sewage treatment works )

Plymouth:- 6 Vestal, Blairs Mocha

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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25.10.23, South Brent:- HOOPOE ( between Marley Head & Horsebrook )

Mudbank Lane, Exmouth:- Spoonbill, 500+ Brent Goose, 1,500+ Wigeon, Pintail, 100+ Turnstone, Knot, Kingfisher

Exminster Marshes:- Red Crested Pochard ( m. )

Kingston:- Black Redstart

Haldon Forest:- 40+ Redwing, 14 Fieldfare, 20+ Crossbill, 4 Siskin

Hopes Nose:- Mediterranean Gull

Portworthy:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, 2 Roe Deer

Emsworthy:- 20+ Ring Ouzel, 8 Fieldfare

Ilsington:- 4 Golden Plover, Tawny Owl

Cadover area:- Hen Harrier ( sub ad., m., nr. Trowlesworthy Farm ), 30 Golden Plover, Green Woodpecker, Goldcrest

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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24.20.23, Exe Estuary:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Stoke Point:- Spoonbill ( over, 08:30 ), Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Brambling

Torquay Harbour:- 4 Purple Sandpiper, 8 Turnstone, Grey Wagtail

Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- Woodlark, 75 Siskin ( over )

Emsworthy Mire:- 3 Wheatear, 8 Ring Ouzel

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Fingle Bridge:- 2 Dipper

Passage House Inn:- Kingfisher

Cholwichtown Pit, Lee Moor:- 11 Little Grebe, 4 Tufted Duck, 3 Raven, 4 Mistle Thrush, 9+ Goldcrest, 8 Siskin

Cadover area:- Snipe, 2 Green Woodpecker, Jay, Ring Ouzel ( Brisworthy Burrows ), 30 Redwing, 20 Fieldfare

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Swallow, Chiffchaff, 2 Firecrest, 4 Siskin, 3 Grey Seal

Drewsteignton:- Roe Deer ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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23.10.23, Axe Estuary:- WRYNECK ( Tramway ), 2 Caspian Gull ( 1 w. ), Yellow Leg Gull, Greenshank, Kingfisher

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Emsworthy Mire:- 15 Ring Ouzel

Exe Estuary:- Wheatear

Wembury:- Wheatear

Hopes Nose:- Red Throated Diver, 19 Common Scoter, 7 Mediterranean Gull, Merlin, 3 Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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22.10.23, Berry Head:- 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 5 Firecrest

Axe Tramway:- WRYNECK

Brixham Breakwater:- Purple Sandpiper

Emsworthy Mire:- 20+ Ring Ouzel, Redwing, 4 Fieldfare, 2 Mistle Thrush

Topsham:- Little Grebe, 20+ Shoveler, 20+ Pintail, 100+ Wigeon, 20+ Teal, Whimbrel, 2 Lapwing, 300+ Black Tailed Godwit, 10+ Dunlin, Marsh Harrier ( juv. ), 4+ Stock Dove, Jay, Cettis Warbler

Teignmouth:- Caspian Gull

Sidmouth:- LAPLAND BUNTING ( over ), 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, Great Northern Diver, 2 Woodlark, 3 Brambling, 19 Redpoll, 117 Siskin

Staddon Heights:- 107 Redwing, 60 Fieldfare, 2 Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 16 Siskin, Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, 6 Common Scoter, Lapwing, 6 Swallow, Wheatear, 8 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest, 2 Siskin, Otter ( below Bridge )

Crownhill Down:- 3 Wigeon, 4+ Golden Plover, 8 Ringed Plover, 7 Redwing, 21 Fieldfare, 2 Reed Bunting

Topsham Recreation Ground:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Short Eared Owl, Goosander

Noss Mayo:- Raven, Jay, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Torquay:- Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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21.10.23, Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- 3 Woodlark, 2 Crossbill, 60+ Siskin, 20+ Redpoll

Brixham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over N. )

Start Point:- Black Redstart ( lighthouse )

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Short Eared Owl, 10 Swallow, 3 Firecrest, 6 Siskin

Emsworthy:- 6 Ring Ouzel, Redwing, 4 Mistle Thrush

Topsham:- CATTLE EGRET

Slapton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, 31 CATTLE EGRET, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

North Hallsands:- Black Redstart

East Prawle:- Firecrest ( Pigs Nose Valley )

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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20.10.23, Berry Head:- Short Eared Owl

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Firecrest

Beer Head:- LAPLAND BUNTING ( over ), Ring Ouzel, 2 Redwing, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Siskin, Redpoll

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Hare Tor:- 12 Golden Plover

nr. Barnstaple:- Barn Owl

South Huish:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Beer Head:- 3 Ring Ouzel, Wheatear

Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull ( 1 w. ), Yellow Leg Gull ( 3 w. )

River Dart:- OSPREY, 4 Grey Seal ( opposite Greenway boathouse )

Amicombe Hill:- 8 Golden Plover, 7 Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

Stoke Point:- 2 Redwing, 8 Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest, 9 Siskin, Redpoll, Reed Bunting, Clouded Yellow

Paignton:- Gem

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19.10.23, Lundy:- PALLID HARRIER ( 1st for Lundy )

Dawlish Warren:- Short Eared Owl

Teignmouth:- Little Gull, 2+ Mediterranean Gull ( 1 w. )

Berry Head:- Short Eared Owl

Axe Estuary:- RED KITE, Curlew Sandpiper, 20 Mediterranean Gull

Seaton:- Red Throated Diver, 3 Brent Goose, 3 Common Scoter

Wotter:- 6 Ring Ouzel ( along bridleway to Lee Moor )

Cadover:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 4 Ring Ouzel, 25 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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18.10.23, nr. Dunkeswell:- CATTLE EGRET ( in field by Mansell Raceway )

Plymouth:- 11 Redwing ( over )

Topsham:- 150+ Pintail

Teignmouth:- Little Gull, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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17.10.23, Cadover:- 1+ Ring Ouzel

Wotter:- 6 Ring Ouzel ( along bridleway to Lee Moor )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- Marsh Harrier

Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- Ring Ouzel

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Balearic Shearwater, 3 Turnstone, 3 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 3 Swallow

Emsworthy Mire:- Ring Ouzel

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Exmouth:- Oleander Hawkmoth

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16.10.23, Topsham:- Brambling ( over )

Kingsbridge:- Greenshank

East Portlemouth:- Short Eared Owl

Stoke Point:- 2 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Princetown:- Ring Ouzel, 2 Mistle Thrush, 10+ Redwing, 10+ Fieldfare

Churchstow:- 3 Stock Dove, Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, 2 Jay, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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15.10.23, Vitifer:- 7+ Ring Ouzel

Avon Dam:- 2 Ring Ouzel, Redwing, 5 Fieldfare, 2 Mistle Thrush, 17 Siskin

Sidmouth:- 5 Woodlark, 7 Brambling, 143+ Siskin, 5 Redpoll, 9 Reed Bunting

Brisworthy Burrows:- Goosander, Water Rail, 17 Golden Plover, Red Leg Partridge, 7+ Ring Ouzel, 20 Redwing, 12 Fieldfare

Wotter:- 2 Swallow, 5+ Ring Ouzel

Crownhill Down:- 5 Golden Plover, 4 Dunlin, Ringed Plover

nr. Kingsbridge:- Barn Owl

Emsworthy:- 3 Ring Ouzel, 5 Fieldfare, 2 Mistle Thrush

Blackdown, Mary Tavy:- 2 Mistle Thrush

River Dart, Dartmeet:- Dipper

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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14.10.23, Start Point:- Short Eared Owl

Emsworthy:- Green Woodpecker, 10+ Ring Ouzel, Redwing, 12+ Fieldfare

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Mediterranean Gull

Sidmouth:- 34 Swallow, 2 Woodlark, 145 Siskin, 2 Redpoll

Two Bridges:- .Merlin ( f. / imm. )

Berry Head:- Short Eared Owl, Ring Ouzel, 2 Firecrest

Vitifer:- Grey Wagtail, 10 Ring Ouzel, Redwing

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Clampitt Plantation, Bridford:- 2 Raven, Sika Deer

Scatter Rock, Bridford:- 2 Sika Deer

Hopes Nose:- Red Throated Diver, 5 Common Scoter, 5 Swallow, Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, 4 Firecrest, Goldcrest, 3+ Siskin, 15+ Common Dolphin ( also of interest, 2 Bluefin Tuna )

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13.10.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Seaton:- 10+ Corys Shearwater, Great Shearwater ( & 100+ unidentified large shearwater ), Sooty Shearwater, 2 Balearic Shearwater, Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Brent Goose, Great Skua, Long Tailed Skua, Merlin

Colyford Common:- Curlew Sandpiper, Geenshank

East Soar:- Raven,10+ Cirl Bunting

Berry Head:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 775 Great Shearwater, 32 Sooty Shearwater, 16 Balearic Shearwater, 8 Manx Shearwater, 23 Common Scoter, 3 Puffin, 3 Great Skua, 2 LOng Tailed Skua, Pomarine Skua, 57 Arctic Skua, Merlin, 3 Swallow, 2 White Beaked Dolphin

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12.10.23, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Berry Head:- 3+ Ring Ouzel ( nr. cafe )

Bull Point:- OSPREY, 12 Brent Goose, 45 Common Scoter, Snipe, 6 Redwing

Colyton:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Vitifers, Headland Warren:- Raven, 20+ Ring Ouzel, 10+ Redwing, 15+Fieldfare,Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, 10 Redpoll

Exeter Canal, Exminster:- 2+ Migrant Hawker, 2+ Common Darter

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11.10.23, Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Egyptian Goose, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, Grey Plover, 9 Dunlin, 3 Redwing

Torquay:- 2 Redwing

Cadover:- 18 Ring Ouzel

Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Ring Ouzel, 2 Mistle Thrush

Vitifer:- 16+ Ring Ouzel

Budleigh Salterton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, OSPREY

Churston, Torquay:- Firecrest, White Speck, 7 Delicate

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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10.10.23, Berry Head:- 21 Swallow, Ring Ouzel, 525+ Redwing, Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest

Axe Estuary:- 3 GREAT WHITE EGRET

Trowlesworthy:- Golden Plover, 16+ Ring Ouzel, 40+ Redwing

Brixham:- Redwing ( over )

Cox Tor:- Snipe

Torquay:- Firecrest

Avon Dam:- Ring Ouzel

Two Bridges:- 2 Golden Plover, Willow Warbler

Pill Tor:- Raven, 2 Wheatear

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, White Speck, Vestal

Lydford:- Stoat

Sidmouth:- presumed Common Seal

Plympton:- 5 Vestal

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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9.10.23, Torquay:- 2 Firecrest

Sidmouth:- 4 Redwing, 107+ Siskin, 4 Redpoll

Emsworthy:- House Martin, Raven, 6+ Jay, 5+ Ring Ouzel, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 12+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, Redpoll, Clouded Yellow

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- 4 Redwing, 120 Siskin ( over )

Topsham:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET ( opposite Goatwalk )

Budleigh Salterton:- OSPREY

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Blacklane Brook:- Dunlin

Erme Head:- Snipe

Eylesbarrow:- Merlin

Sidbury:- 2 Red Leg Partridge, 2 Common Darter, 2 Southern Hawker

Berry Head:- Wheatear, 5 Firecrest, Painted Lady

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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8.10.23, Budleigh Salterton:- OSPREY

East Soar:- WRYNECK ( briefly by coast path )

Sidmouth:- Golden Plover, Merlin, Woodlark, 15 Redpoll, 284 Siskin

Bull Point:- 6 Common Scoter, Great Skua, 43 Swallow, 3 Grey Wagtail, 100 Siskin, Clouded Yellow

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Southern Hawker, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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7.10.23, Budleigh Salterton:- OSPREY

Okehampton:- Raven

Steer Point:- OSPREY

Topsham area:- Egyptian Goose, 20+ Pintail, 200+ Wigeon, Water Rail, 30+ Black Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier, 8 Stock Dove, Cettis Warbler, Goldcrest

Cadover Bridge area:- 2 Snipe, Raven

Trowlesworthy Tor:- Raven

Bull Point:- 139 Siskin, Crossbill

Teign Estuary:- Spotted Redshank, 15 Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper, Water Rail, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, 2 Grey Wagtail, 3 Firecrest

Stoke Point:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( 07:45, briefly, nr. entrance to Revelstoke Park ), Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest, 7 Siskin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Noss Mayo:- Raven, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- possible YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( heard only ), Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Painted Lady, Small Copper

Berry Head:- Common Lizard, Clouded Yellow

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6.10.23, Budleigh Salterton:- OSPREY, Marsh Harrier, Tawny Owl, Painted Lady

Seaton Wetlands:- 2 Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, Greenshank, 3 Ringed Plover, Kingfisher

Exe Estuary ( Turf Lock ):- Red Throated Diver

Sharptor, Dartmeet:- Raven, Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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5.10.23, Budleigh Salterton:- OSPREY

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- RICHARDS PIPIT ( elusive, top of Gore Lane )

Exmoor Zoo:- Jay, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 3 Curlew Sandpiper

Blaxton Meadow / Plym Estuary:- 5 Goosander, Yellow Leg Gull

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- 65 Swallow

Lower Tamar Lake:- 3 Jay, 2+ Willow Tit

Wembury:- 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 14 Turnstone, Comma, Painted Lady

Noss Mayo:- Painted Lady, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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4.10.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Budleigh Salterton:- OSPREY

Liverton / Bovey Tracey:- 3 House Martin

Brixton:- Convolvulus Hawkmoth, Cosmopolitan, 2 Delicate, 3 Vestal

Noss Mayo:- Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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3.10.23, Colyford Common:- BARRED WARBLER ( cycle path )

Budleigh Salterton:- OSPREY

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Hallsands / Start Point:- Yellow Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Pied Flycatcher ( also of interest Bluefin Tuna )

Beer:- 12+ Swallow, 2 Raven, 3 Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady, Comma

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Sidbury:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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2.10.23, Colyford Common:- BARRED WARBLER ( cycle path ), Spotted Flycatcher

Topsham:- Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff

Stoke Point:- Hobby, 3 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, 4+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, 2 Knot, 2 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Water Rail

Sidmouth:- Ringed Plover, 17+ Turnstone, Kingfisher, 50+ Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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1.10.23, Colyford Common:- BARRED WARBLER

Teign Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET ( Flow Point )

Sidmouth:- Arctic Skua, Pomarine Skua

Hopes Nose:- 2 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Arctic Skua, 4 Chiffchaff, Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest, 2 Bluefin Tuna )

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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30.9.23, Colyford Common:- BARRED WARBLER, Wheatear, 2 Blackcap

Okehampton:- 8 Swallow, 24 House Martin

Soar:- 2 Wheatear, Whinchat

Berry Head:- 19 Balearic Shearwaterwater

Otter Estuary:- OSPREY

Black Hole Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, 2 Wigeon, Teal, 3 Ruff, Curlew Sandpiper, Grey Plover, Bar Tailed Godwit

Hopes Nose:- 4 Balearic Shearwater, Turnstone, 3 Arctic Skua, 4 Sandwich Tern, 80+ Swallow, 5+ House Martin, Firecrest, 2 Siskin, Grey Seal, Painted Lady

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Southern Hawker

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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29.9.23, Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY

off Berry Head:- BROWN BOOBY ( ad., from boat, 1 mile S. )

nr. Colyford Common:- BARRED WARBLER

Lundy:- AMERICAN CLIFF SWALLOW ( N., 16:20 )

Otterton:- 2 Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Topsham Goatwalk:- 3 Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Knot, 10+ Dunlin, 400+ Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Swallow ( also of interest 2 Black Swan )

Trowlesworthy:- Grasshopper Warbler

Crownhill Down area:- 7 Wigeon, 128 Teal, 5 Ringed Plover, 3 Wheatear

Soar Mill Cove:- WRYNECK

Exe Estuary:- possible Curlew Sandpiper, Ringed Plover, Turnstone, 50+ Dunlin, Kingfisher, 4 Wheatear, Grey Seal

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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28.9.23, Stoke Point:- 2 Wheatear, Whinchat, 4 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Firecrest, 2 Goldcrest

Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull

Seaton Wetlands:- Stoat

Noss Mayo:- Southern Hawker

Shaugh Prior:- 4 Vestal, Gem

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27.9.23, Berry Head:- 7,000+ Great Shearwater, 100+ Corys Shearwater, 270 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Sooty Shearwater, 24 Manx Shearwater, 7 Puffin, 2 Whimbrel, 4 Great Skua, 65+ Arctic Skua, 13 Pomarine Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern32 Swallow ( also of interest, Blue Fin Tuna ), 2 Firecrest

Okehampton:- 15 House Martin

Dartmeet:- Dipper

Yard Tor:- 2 Raven

Otterton:- Storm Petrel, 10 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua

Black Hole Marsh:- 12 Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Ruff, 2 Greenshank

Thurlestone Bay:- Grey Phalarope

South Huish:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, Mediterranean Gull

Hopes Nose:- 2 Corys Shearwater, 7 Balearic Shearwater, 3 Manx Shearwater, 30 Turnstone, 20 Arctic Skua, 3 Pomarine Skua, 4 Common Dolphin

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26.9.23, Crownhill Down:- Little Stint

Newton Abbot:- OSPREY ( over, 15:00 )

Bovey Tracey:- Tawny Owl

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS

Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY, Eider, 6 Common Scoter, Curlew Sandpiper, 6 Arctic Skua

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Exe Estuary:- Clouded Yellow

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25.9.23, Lundy:- YELLOW BREASTED BUNTING ( 1 w., 4th record for Devon )

Slapton:- 20+ Balearic Shearwater, 4+ Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 80+ Swallow, 2 Jay, 10+ Cettis Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, Firecrest

River Dart:- 2 OSPREY

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 4 CATTLE EGRET, Curlew Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull

Orcombe, Exmouth:- possible Balearic Shearwater, 2 Arctic Skua, Sandwich Tern

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY, 2 Clouded Yellow

Fremington Pill:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS

Axe Estuary / Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Goosander, Curlew Sandpiper

Crownhill Down:- probable Little Stint, Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover

The Ness, Shaldon:- 2 Firecrest

Otterton:- Little Grebe, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Cettis Warbler, Painted Lady, 2 Small Copper, 10 Common Darter, Southern Hawker

Noss Mayo area:- 3 Wheatear, Southern Hawker

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Common Lizard, Migrant Hawker

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24.9.23, Topsham Recreation Ground:- 3 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Cockwood:- Green Woodpecker

Wembury Point:- 4 Corys Sheawrater, Manx Shearwater, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Froward Point:- 10,000+ Great / Corys Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

Elberry Cove:- 42 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Arctic Skua, Sandwich Tern

Berry Head:- 100+ Corys / Great Shearwater, 237 Balearic Shearwater, 10 Manx Shearwater, 2 Sooty Shearwater, 9 Storm Petrel, 4 Puffin, 2 Grey Phalarope, 8 Common Scoter, 21 Arctic Skua, Pomarine Skua, 20+ Common Dolphin, 4 Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

Okehampton:- 25 House Martin

Staple Tor:- Raven

Exe Estuary:- 1+ Curlew Sandpiper, 200+ Dunlin

Hopes Nose:- 90+ Corys Shearwater, 240+ Great Shearwater, 134 Balearic Shearwater, 23 Manx Shearwater, 6 Sooty Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 2 Turnstone, 43 Arctic Skua, 6 Pomarine Skua, 12 Common Tern, Merlin, 60+ Swallow

Seaton Wetlands:- Curlew Sandpiper, Little Stint, 2 Ruff, 6 Ringed Plover, 7 Dunlin, 2 Lapwing, Common Sandpiper

Pu Tor:- 5 Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

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23.9.23, Bull Point:- WRYNECK, 42 Swallow, 23 House Martin, 2 Siskin, Reed Bunting

Preston, Paignton:- 30+ Turnstone, 5 Sandwich Tern, 5 House Martin

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, 30 House Martin

East Soar:- 2 Spoonbill ( over ), 100 Swallow, 100 House Martin, 2 Ring Ouzel, 2 Wheatear, 2 Jay, Grey Wagtail, 14 Blackcap, 36 Chiffchaff, 22 Siskin

Crownhill Down:- 4 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Ringneck Parakeet, Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, Wheatear, 5 Chiffchaff, 6 Siskin, 2 Reed Bunting

Black Hole Marsh / Axe Estuary:- Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Bar Tailed Godwit, Yellow Leg Gull

Hopes Nose:- 7 Balearic Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, 7 Arctic Skua, 20+ Swallow, 8 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Harbour Porpoise, 3 Grey Seal

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Torquay:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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22.9.23, Slapton:- CATTLE EGRET, Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, Water Rail, Kingfisher, 300+ Swallow, 4+ Jay, Wheatear, 20+ Cettis Warbler, Garden Warbler, 10+ Blackcap, 30+ Chiffchaff, 4 Firecrest, 2 Goldcrest, Painted Lady

Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS

Taw Estuary, Fremington Quay:- 3 GREAT WHITE EGRET

Exe Estuary:- Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher

Wembury:- 17 Turnstone, 30 Mediterranean Gull, 2 White Wagtail, 40 Siskin, Grey Seal, Clouded Yellow

Prawle Point:- RED EYED VIREO ( 10:00, briefly in trees below NT car park ), WRYNECK ( nr. bunker, left from NT car park ), 4+ Corys Shearwater, Marsh Harrier, 200+ Swallow, 200+ House Martin, Sand Martin, 50+ Blackcap, 20+ Chiffchaff, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, Goldcrest, Grey Seal, 3 Clouded Yelow, 2 Comma, Painted Lady

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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21.9.23, Ilsington:- 30+ Swallow, 30+ House Martin, Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff, Siskin

Black Hole Marsh:- OSPREY

Prawle:- 2 Corys Shearwater, 2 Ring Ouzel ( Pigs Nose Valley ), 70+ Blackcap

Plym Estuary:- 2 Yellow Wagtail

Shelly Beach, Exmouth:- 40 Turnstone

Modbury:- 4+ House Martin

Denbury:- 72 House Martin

Lopwell / Maristow:- 2 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, 10+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Raven

Dawlish:- Wall Brown

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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20.9.23, Teignmouth:- 3 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter ( also of interest, unidentified large shearwater )

Scorhill, Gidleigh:- 14 House Martin

Braunton:- 100+ Dunlin, 12+ Mediterranean Gull, 4 Yellow Wagtail

Bull Point:- 33 Balearic Shearwater

Seaton Beach:- Great Shearwater

Sidmouth:- Storm Petrel

South Huish:- CATTLE EGRET, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 6 Yellow Wagtail

Hopes Nose:- 55 Balearic Shearwater, 3 Manx Shearwater, 11 Storm Petrel, 18 Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull

Berry Head:- 68 Corys Shearwater, 61 Great Shearwater, 4 Sooty Shearwater, 1145 Balearic Shearwater, 141 Manx Shearwater, 107 Storm Petrel, 151 Arctic Skua, 4 Pomarine Skua, 3 Great Skua, 2 Common Tern, 2 Arctic Tern, 5 Sandwich Tern, 4 Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest, 4 Bluefin Tuna )

Fingle Bridge:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Grass Snake

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19.9.23, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY, 5+ Balearic Shearwater, Spoonbill, Whimbrel, Wheatear

Topsham:- OSPREY, 2 Spotted Redshank, 2 Knot, 2 Ruff, 3 Curlew Sandpiper, 13+ Bar Tailed Codwit, Whimbrel, 3 Snipe, Pintail, Wigeon

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- Spoonbill

Belstone:- 2 Swallow, 14 House Martin, 5 Goldcrest

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Stint

Thurlestone Bay:- Turnstone, 2 Sandwich Tern

Morte Point:- 3 Balearic Shearwater, 71 Manx Shearwater, Arctic Skua

Noss Mayo:- House Martin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Buckfastleigh:- CLIFDEN NONPAREIL

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18.9.23, Thurlestone Bay:-  5 Turnstone, 3 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Garganey ( f. ), 5 Teal, 18+ Ruff, 2 Yellow Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 6 Teal, 4 Yellow Wagtail

Orcombe Point:- WRYNECK ( below metal hut ), Swallow, House Martin, 20+ Yellow Wagtail, Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher

Topsham:- Garganey, 8 Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Ruff, Spotted Redshank

Wembury Point:- SABINES GULL ( ad., flew W. )

Cockwood:- OSPREY, Ruff

Crownhill Down area:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( briefly at Portworthy ), Ringed Plover, Wheatear

Widdecombe:- 4 Swallow

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 5 House Martin, Vapourer Moth ( caterpillar )

Noss Mayo:- Wall Brown

Prawle Point:- DEATHS HEAD HAWKMOTH, 6 CONVOLVULUS HAWKMOTH

Powderham:- Clouded Yellow

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17.9.23, Horsey Island:- 4 GREAT WHITE EGRET, CATTLE EGRET

Velator:- CATTLE EGRET

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Little Stint, 9 Ruff

Colyford Marshes:- 2 Ruff

Hopes Nose:- Balearic Shearwater, 9 Common Scoter, 9 Arctic Skua, Little Gull

Slapton:- 10 CATTLE EGRET, Mediterranean Gull

Dartmouth:- OSPREY ( over S. )

South Huish:- Garganey ( f. ), Tufted Duck ( m. ), 5 Teal, 19 Ruff, 3 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Swallow, 30 House Martin, 2 Wheatear, 10+ Yellow Wagtail

Fremington Pill:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS, Greenshank

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog

Froward Point:- MOINTAGUS HARRIER ( juv., 16:20 ), Hobby, 2 Tree Pipit, 5 Wheatear, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler

Berry Head:- 31 Balearic Shearwater, 8 Manx Shearwater, 32 Common Scoter, Pomarine Skua, 39 Arctic Skua, Great Skua, 20+ Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise

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16.9.23, Harleston, nr. Slapton:- WRYNECK ( in private garden )

Hopes Nose:- Sooty Shearwater, 137 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Common Scoter, Turnstone, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 9 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, 8+ Chiffchaff, 95 Siskin

Orcombe Point:- WRYNECK

Buckland Monachorum:- 20 Swallow

Meldon:- 3 Swallow

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

River Dart:- OSPREY

Fremington Pill:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS

Start Point:- Sooty Shearwater, 100+ Balearic Shearwater, 4 Arctic Skua, 4 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Blackcap ( also opf interest, 3+ Blue Fin Tuna )

Brixton:- CLIFDEN NONPAREIL

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15.9.23, Crownhill Down:- Little Stint, 4 Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin, Golden Plover, Reed Bunting

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Little Stint ( juv. ), 3 Ruff, Snipe

Heavitree, Exeter:- Tawny Owl

South Milton:- 10+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, White Wagtail, 2 Yellow Wagtail

Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear

Budleigh Salterton:- OSPREY

Tavistock:- 8 House Martin

South Huish:- 9+ Yellow Wagtail, 3+ White Wagtail, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 5 Mandarin, 11 Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 6 Swallow, 20 House Martin

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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14.9.23, Lower Otter Restoration Project:- OSPREY

Topsham:- Marsh Harrier

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 2 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 5 Swallow

Okehampton:- Raven

Topsham:- 2 Little Stint

Wembury:- 5 Ringed Plover, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, 16 Turnstone, 3 Knot, 2 Dunlin,  38 Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear, 4 White Wagtail, 5 Roe Deer

Froward Point:- 6 Yellow Wagtail, Painted Lady, Small Copper, Wall Brown

Berry Head:- 50 Swallow, 200 House Martin, 6 Sand Martin, 4 Wall Brown, 6 Common Blue, 2 Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Beesands:- 2 Clouded Yellow, 3+ Painted Lady

Hart Tor, Princetown:- Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

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13.9.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Chagford:- 12 Swallow

Budleigh Salterton:- OSPREY

Black Hole Marsh:- 16 Teal, Little Stint, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, 4 Ruff, 3 Greenshank, 4 Dunlin, 6 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper

Beer Head:- 20+ Yellow Wagtail, Tree Pipit, 15+ Wheatear, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler

Start Point:- WRYNECK ( briefly ), 18 Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail, Adder ( f., also of interest, Blue Fin Tuna )

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12.9.23, Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY ( 09:10, over N. ), Whitethroat, Cirl Bunting

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

Starcross Golf Course:- 50+ CATTLE EGRET

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 8+ Swallow, 5 House Martin, Red Underwing Moth, Southern Hawker

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11.9.23, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Knot, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 5 Turnstone

South Huish:- 3 Teal, 8+ House Martin, Raven, 2 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff

Teign Estuary:- OSPREY ( between Hackney Lane / Netherton Point )

Crownhill Down:- 2 Little Stint, 2 Sanderling, 8 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, Wheatear

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Curlew Sandpiper, 4 Ruff, 3 Common Sandpiper, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Kingfisher

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10.9.23, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

East Soar:- ORTOLAN BUNTING

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 3 GREAT WHITE EGRET, WRYNECK

Black Hole Marsh:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER ( briefly ), 13 CATTLE EGRET ( to roost ), Curlew Sandpiper, 4 Ruff, Yellow Leg Gull ( 1 w. )

Hopes Nose:- Balearic Shearwater, 25 Common Scoter, Black Tern ( juv. ), Wheatear, 3 Whitethroat, 3 Siskin, 3 Grey Seal ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker

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9.9.23, Wembury:- 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Sanderling, 2 Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, Raven, Cirl Bunting

Crownhill Down area:- 3 Wigeon, 40+ Teal, 3 Little Stint, 2 Sanderling, 2 Dunlin, 7 Ringed Plover, 90+ Swallow, 60+ House Martin, Wheatear, Tree Pipit

River Teign:- 2 OSPREY

Okehampton:- 2 Tawny Owl, 5 House Martin, Raven

Gutter Tor:- 4 Raven

Beer Head:- HONEY BUZZARD ( 08:22, N.E. ), 5 Wheatear, 34 Yellow Wagtail, Spotted Redshank

Wembury:- Little Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover

East Soar:- 100 Swallow, 100 House Martin, 20 Yellow Wagtail, 16 Wheatear

Broadsands:- 3 Common Sandpiper

Ideford Common:- Redstart, Whinchat, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Bull Point:- 31 Swallow, 3 Grey Wagtail, Cettis Warbler, 5 Blackcap, 11 Whitethroat, 12 Willow Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 5 Siskin

Exmouth:- Dewicks Plusia

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker

Paignton:- Painted Lady, Black Tailed Skimmer

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8.9.23, Thurlestone Bay:- 9 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull

Budleigh Salterton:- ORTOLAN BUNTING (  in hedge from footpath beside golf course )

South Huish:- Swallow, 8+ House Martin, Raven, Wheatear, Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Axe Estuary:- OSPREY, 2 Curlew Sandpiper

Sidmouth:- Common Scoter, 14 Turnstone, Wheatear

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 5 House Martin

Woodbury Common:- Tree Pipit, 4 Redstart, 5 Wheatear, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Throwleigh:- 4 Swallow

Scorhill Circle:- Slow Worm

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7.9.23, Black Hole Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET ( over ), Spotted Redshank, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, Knot, 2 Ruff

Budleigh Salterton:- ORTOLAN BUNTING ( elusive, in hedge from footpath beside golf course ), 2 Raven, Redstart, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 15 Cirl Bunting

Brixham:- Wheatear

Start Point:- ORTOLAN BUNTING ( over )

Topsham:- Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Knot,  6 Ringed Plover, 100 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper

Powderham Park:- OSPREY

Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Greylag, 4 Ruff, Hobby

Crownhill Down:- Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 12 Mistle Thrush, 3 Wheatear, Redstart

Plymouth:- 10 Vestal, Portland Ribbon Wave

Plympton:- 6 Vestal, Portland Ribbon Wave

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker

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6.9.23, Powderham Castle:- OSPREY

River Dart:- OSPREY

Budleigh Salterton:- ORTOLAN BUNTING ( in hedge from footpath beside golf course ), Redstart, 10+ Cirl Bunting

Seaton:- 7 Siskin

Okehampton:- Raven

Bull Point:- WRYNECK, 96 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Passage House Inn, R. Teign:- 1+ OSPREY

Okehampton Moor:- Snipe, 3 Swallow

Shiphay, Torquay:- Nightjar

West Charleton Marsh:- 6 CATTLE EGRET

East Soar:- WRYNECK, 250 Swallow, 600 House Martin, 3 Sand Martin, 40 Wheatear, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 13+ Tree Pipit, 3 Whinchat, Grasshopper Warbler, 4 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, 6+ Siskin, Roe Deer

Plympton:- Vestal

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker

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5.9.23, South Huish:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Dunlin, 6 Swallow, 30+ House Martin, 4 Raven, 2 Wheatear, 5+ Yellow Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff

Crownhill Down:- Whinchat

Aveton Gifford:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( flew over main road, 11:30 )

Plym Estuary:- 3 GREAT WHITE EGRET

Wembury:- 2 Sand Martin, 7 Wheatear

Exminster / Turf:- 40+ CATTLE EGRET, GARGANEY, 2 Shoveler ( f. ), Whimbrel, 10+ Dunlin, 5 Ruff, 8 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, 3 Snipe, Kingfisher, 4+ Chiffchaff

Seaton Wetlands:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Knot

Slapton:- Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull, Common Tern, Arctic Tern

Teign Estuary:- 1+ OSPREY, 4 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Water Rail, 3 Sandwich Tern, 3 Stock Dove, 50+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, Reed Bunting, Clouded Yellow

Brixham:- STRIPED HAWKMOTH

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4.9.23, Bull Point:- WRYNECK, Ringed Plover, Whinchat, Spotted Flycatcher

Labrador Bay:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 11 Blackcap, 5 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher

Okehampton:- 12 House Martin

Slapton:- OSPREY, Black Tern, Arctic Tern, Common Tern, 3 Sandwich Tern, 26 Mediterranean Gull, 5 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Whinchat, 2 Wheatear, Cettis Warbler

West Charleton Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET

Sidbury:- 10+ Swallow, 3 House Martin, Roe Deer, 2 Comma, 3 Southern Hawker

Brixham:- 2 Portland Ribbon Wave

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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3.9.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Okehampton Railway Station:- 2 Swallow

Plym Estuary:- Grasshopper Warbler

Axe Estuary:- 2 Bar Tailed Godwit

Topsham:- Spoonbill, Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Turnstone

Slapton:- OSPREY

Seaton Marshes:- Curlew Sandpiper

Wembury:- Whimbrel, Dunlin, Turnstone, Ringed Plover, Sanderling, Bar Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull, Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, Spotted Flycatcher, Cirl Bunting

Crownhill Down:- 5 Ringed Plover, 6 Raven, Wheatear, Spotted Flycatcher

Hopes Nose:- 5 Balearic Shearwater, Manx Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, Wheatear, Grey Seal, 5 Common Dolphin

Headland Warren:- 8 Red Deer

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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2.9.23, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Beer Head:- 3 Wheatear, Whinchat, 50+ Yellow Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher

Slapton:- 2 OSPREY, Black Tern, Greenshank, Dunlin, Arctic Skua,  Arctic Tern, 2 Common Tern, 3 Sandwich Tern, 3 Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 7 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, 3 Wheatear, 2 Grey Wagtail, Whinchat, Cettis Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Plym Estuary:- Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Sedge Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler

Kingsbridge Estuary:- OSPREY ( from pumping station )

Bull Point:- 45 CATTLE EGRET, 7 Sandwich Tern, 129 Swallow, 42 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 5 Siskin

Warleigh Point:- OSPREY

East Soar:- Swallow, 12 Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat

Thurlestone Village:- Spotted Flycatcher

Black Hole Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, Wood Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Raven, 3 Chiffchaff

Exeter:- Brown Hairstreak

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1.9.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Brixham Breakwater:- Knot, Purple Sandpiper, 6 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

River Exe:- Wigeon, Pintail, Knot

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Starcross:- OSPREY ( in dead tree above yacht club, viewed from Lympstone )

Seaton:- OSPREY ( over W. )

Labrador Bay:- 30+ Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- OSPREY ( Ireland Bay ), Black Tern ( Stokeley Bay )

Black Hole Marsh:- OSPREY, CATTLE EGRET, Ruff, Curlew Sandpiper, Knot, Bar Tailed Godwit, 10+ Yellow Wagtail

Wembury Point:- 2 Whimbrel, 2 Sanderling, 3 Ringed Plover, 10 Dunlin, Turnstone, Common Sandpiper, Tree Pipit

Hopes Nose:- 34+ Balearic Shearwater, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Common Tern, 2 Wheatear, 4 Harbour Porpoise

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31.8.23, Start Point:- 5 Corys Shearwater, Great Shearwater, 6 Balearic Shearwater, 200+ Manx Shearwater, 9 Arctic Skua, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, 90+ Common Tern, 11 Sandwich Tern ( also of interest, Blue Fin Tuna )

Sidmouth:- 19 presumed Balearic Shearwater, 16 Common Scoter, 2 Sandwich Tern

Hopes Nose:- Sooty Shearwater, 4 Manx Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 5 Arctic Skua, 2 Pomarine Skua, Wheatear

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30.8.23, Wembury:- 3 Sanderling, Ringed PLover, 8 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 90+ Turnstone, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Yellow Wagtail, Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Willow Warbler, 4 Cirl Bunting

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

Ilsington:- 200+ Swallow / House Martin, Raven, Yellow Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 7 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Little Egret, 2 Greylag, Avocet, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, Hobby, 2 Kingfisher, Swift, 3 Wheatear ( also of interest, 2 Black Swan )

Pile Hill, Harford:- Swallow, Raven

Slapton:- OSPREY ( Ireland Bay, opposite viewing platform )

South Huish:- Teal, Whimbrel ( over ), 10+ Swallow, 30+ House Martin, 7+ Yellow Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff

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29.8.23, Slapton:- OSPREY, 3 Gadwall, 100 Swallow / House Martin, Wheatear, 2 Cettis Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Lydford:- Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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28.8.23, Slapton:- OSPREY ( Ireland Bay, opposite viewing platform ), Marsh Harrier, 30+ Gadwall, Ringed Plover, Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, Swift, 50+ Swallow, 3+ Cettis Warbler, Blackcap, 2+ Reed Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting, Otter

Chillington:- 20+ Swallow

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Moretonhampstead:- House Martin

Wembury:- 10 CATTLE EGRET, Sanderling, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Turnstone, Sand Martin, Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Whitethroat, Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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27.8.23, Topsham:- 3 Tree Pipit ( over )

Hopes Nose:- 3 Balearic Shearwater

Saltram:- 50 Ringneck Parakeet ( inc. a yellow )

Labrador Bay:- 30 Cirl Bunting

Black Hole Marsh:- 2+ Ruff

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

Slapton:- OSPREY ( Ireland Bay, opposite viewing platform )

Teign Estuary:- OSPREY ( over, 13:50, towards Passage House / Hackney Lane ), 6 Whimbrel, 3 Common Sandpiper, 7 Greenshank, 4 Kingfisher, Wheatear, Firecrest

Wembury:- 40+ Turnstone, 6 Ringed Plover, 4 Sanderling, 5 Dunlin, Knot, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Common Tern, 2 Willow Warbler

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26.8.23, Wembury:- Knot, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 2 Sand Martin, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher

Riverside Valley Park, Exeter:- NIGHT HERON ( behind Double Locks )

Kingsbridge:- 20 Dunlin / Ringed Plover, 5 Swallow

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Beesands:- 2+ Spotted Flycatcher

Crownhill Down:- Common Sandpiper, 2 Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Spotted Flycatcher

East Soar:- Swift, 12+ Yellow Wagtail

Hartor:- 2 Swallow

Okehampton:- 5 House Martin

Bagtor Gate, Mary Tavy:- 5 Swallow

Start Point:- 3 Yellow Wagtail, 4 Whitethroat, 11 Chiffchaff, Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher, Cirl Bunting

Hopes Nose:- 2 Wheatear, Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 6 Chiffchaf, Grey Seal

Cut Hill:- Emperor Moth ( caterpillar )

Berry Head:- 2 Small Copper, Common Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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25.8.23, Riverside Valley Park, Exeter:- NIGHT HERON ( Double Locks )

Beer Head:- ICTERINE WARBLER ( briefly )

Berry Head:- Whimbrel, 3+ Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- Yellow Leg Gull

Teign Estuary:- 3 Whimbrel, 13 Greenshank, 6 Common Sandpiper4 Kingfisher, 8 Stock Dove

North Hallsands / Start Point:- Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Hopes Nose:- 78 Manx Shearwater, 2 Turnstone, Wheatear, Whitethroat, 2 Grey Seal, Common Dolphin

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 10+ Swallow, 3 House Martin, 2 Banded Demoiselle

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24.8.23, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( over, 09:45 )

Riverside Valley Park, Exeter:- NIGHT HERON, Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, Knot, Ruff, Ringed Plover, Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Water Rail, Reed Warbler

Seaton Wetlands:- Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 6 Common Sandpiper, 3 Ruff, Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Greenshank, Snipe, 2 Water Rail, Marsh Harrier

Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY, 18+ Ringed Plover, 2 Greenshank, 6 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 2 Kingfisher, 4 Raven

Wembury:- Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Sanderling, 2 Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpiper, 28 Turnstone, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 5+ Wheatear, 5 Yellow Wagtail

Hopes Nose:- 7 Manx Shearwater, Kingfisher, Wheatear, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Firecrest, Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Jersey Tiger Moth

Great Staple Tor:- 2 Raven

Princetown:- 2 Swallow

Beer Head:- 6 Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail

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23.8.23, Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- MELODIOUS WARBLER, 30+ Yellow Wagtail, 3 Wheatear, Blackcap, Spotted Flycatcher

Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY, Whimbrel, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 50+ Ringed Plover, 6 Dunlin, 4+ Greenshank, 30+ Swallow

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Easton Court, Chagford:- Swallow

Topsham:- Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Knot, Ruff

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- Redstart ( m. ), 2 Tree Pipit, 2 Whitethroat, 4 Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Cirl Bunting

Black Hole Marsh / Axe Estuary:- 6 CATTLE EGRET, Wood Sandpiper, 3 Ruff

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 6+ Swallow, 4+ Raven, Whinchat, 6+ Small Heath, Beautiful Demoiselle, Common Darter

East Soar:- Green Woodpecker, 11+ Tree Pipit, Yellow Wagtail, Wheatear, 9 Whitethroat, 8 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Cirl Bunting

Hopes Nose:- Arctic Skua, 2 Wheatear, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Firecrest, Grey Seal, 6 Common Dolphinb, 2 Harbour Porpoise, Jersey Tiger Moth

Plympton:- Siskin, Jersey Tiger Moth

Buckland Beacon:- Common Blue, Common Hawker

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22.8.23, Beer Head:- Redstart, Yellow Wagtail, 5 Wheatear

Crownhill Down:- 2 Whimbrel, 3 Green Woodpecker, Tree Pipit

Wembury Point:- 57 Manx Shearwater, 11 Ringed Plover, 3 Whimbrel, 3 Dunlin, 2 Sanderling, 28 Turnstone, Common Sandpiper, Arctic Skua, 3 Wheatear, 7 Whitethroat

Axe Estuary / Black Hole Marsh:- 6 Whimbrel, 2 Ruff, Curlew Sandpiper

Otterton / Budleigh Salterton:- 4 Kingfisher, Swift, 22+ Swallow, 7 House Martin, Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Holly Blue, 7 Banded Demoiselle, 2 Southern Hawker, 7 Common Darter

Prawle Point:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, 2 Convolvulus Hawkmoth, 4 Grass Eggar, Delicate

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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21.8.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Crownhill Down:- Spotted Flycatcher

River Dart:- OSPREY ( opposite Stoke Gabriel Sailing Club )

Soar Mill Cove:- Corys Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Manx Shearwater

Hope Cove:- Manx Shearwater, 15 Whimbrel, Black Tern

Black Hole Marsh:- Curlew Sandpiper ( ad. )

Topsham:- 2 Ruff

Seaton:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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20.8.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Start Point:- Yellow Wagtail, Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher

Beesands:- Swift, Cirl Bunting

Slapton:- 2 Little Grebe, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, 4+ Wheatear, Cettis Warbler, 3 Reed Warbler

Cut Hill:- 2 Raven

Wembury Point:- 25 Ringed Plover, 18 Turnstone, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull ( 3 c.y. ), Yellow Wagtail, Whitethroat

River Tavy / Tamar:- OSPREY

Black Hole Marsh / Seaton Wetlands:- 5 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Knot

Exmouth:- Common Sandiper ( Withycombe Brook ), 6 Raven ( estuary )

River Teign:- Little Grebe

Axe Estuary:- Garganey, Caspian Gull ( juv. ), Barn Owl, Kingfisher

Postbridge:- 2 Mistle Thrush, Southern Hawker

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

Sandy Hole Pass:- Common Lizard

Cut Hill:- Emperor Moth ( caterpillar )

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19.8.23, Berry Head:- OSPREY, 43 Corys Shearwater, 5 Balearic Shearwater, 109 Manx Shearwater, 4 Storm Petrel, Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua, 6 Sandwich Tern, 7 Common Tern, Yellow Wagtail, 40 Common Dolphin, 4 Harbour Porpoise

Morte Point:- 3,920 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 32 Dunlin, 4 Golden Plover, 2 Turnstone, 2 Arctic Skua, 8 Common Tern, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Little Tern

Hopes Nose:- 3 Corys Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater

West Charleton Marsh:- 5 CATTLE EGRET

Black Hole Marsh:- 7 CATTLE EGRET, Little Stint, 2 Ruff, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Green Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin

Slapton:- Whimbrel, 5 Mediterranean Gull, 12 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 3 Teal, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, 11 Swallow, 20 House Martin, 3 Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull

Okehampton:- 12 House Martin

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Axmouth Undercliff:- Clouded Yellow, 2 Jersey Tiger Moth

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18.8.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- 15 CATTLE EGRET

Berry Head:- Balearic Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 4 Black Tern

Hopes Nose:- 75 Manx Sheawater, 2 Storm Petrel, Pomarine Skua, 3 Arctic Skua, 6 Common Tern, 13 Sandwich Tern

Wembury:- 28 Ringed Plover, Whimbrel, 5 Dunlin, 7 Turnstone, Yellow Leg Gull ( 1 c.y. ), 8 Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Beautiful Demoiselle, Southern Hawker

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger

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17.8.23, Black Hole Marsh:- 12 CATTLE EGRET, Little Stint, Knot, Ruff, Snipe, 3 Ringed Plover, Greenshank, 6 Avocet, 12 Dunlin, 3 Yellow Wagtail

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

East Soar:- BONELLIS WARBLER sp. ( E. Soar willows, briefly 12:40 )

Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, 4 Greenshank, 15 Ringed Plover, 7 Dunlin

Exminster Marshes:- 15 CATTLE EGRET

Bull Point:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, 10 CATTLE EGRET, 81 Swallow, 23 House Martin, Spotted Flycatcher

Berry Head:- Mediterranean Gull

Dawlish Warren:- 8 Sanderling, Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Cirl Bunting

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16.8.23, Crownhill Down:- 6 Ringed Plover, 2 Tree Pipit

Torquay:- 2 Swift

Lower Otter Restoration Project / Budleigh Salterton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Goosander, Ringed Plover, 2 Sandwich Tern, Tawny Owl, Kingfisher, 9 Wheatear, Cettis Warbler

Seaton Wetlands:- 5 CATTLE EGRET, OSPREY, Little Stint, Ruff, Knot, 2 Greenshank, 6 Avocet, Water Rail

Colyford Common:- Green Sandpiper, Greenshank, 3 Wheatear

East Soar:- Yellow Wagtail, Redstart, 20+ Wheatear, Garden Warbler, 3 Blackcap, 15 Whitethroat, 50+ Willow Warbler

South Huish:- 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 12 Dunlin, 3 Wheatear

Sidbury:- 6 House Martin, Jersey Tiger Moth

Lopwell / Maristow:- 2 Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove, 10 Swallow, 20 House Martin, Comma

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Swallow, Raven, 3 Brown Long Eared Bat, 4+ Pipistrelle, Holly Blue, Gatekeeper

Noss Mayo:- Common Blue Butterfly, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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15.8.23, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 30+ Swallow

Aveton Gifford:- Green  Woodpecker, Swift

Gutter Tor:- 12+ Swallow, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Wheatear, 5+ Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 17 CATTLE EGRET

Powderham:- Wheatear

Belstone:- 15 Swallow, Golden Ringed Dragonfly ( Taw Marsh )

Crownhill Down:- 2 Mandarin, 4 Ringed Plover

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl

Sidbury:- 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin

Hopes Nose:- Ringed Plover, 50+ Swallow, 4+ Wheatear, Grey Seal, 4 Common Dolphin, 2 Harbour Porpoise

Berry Head:- 8+ Wheatear, 2 Cirl Bunting, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Common Blue Butterfly

Noss Mayo:- Hedgehog, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

River Exe:- Grey Seal ( Trews Weir )

Ashclyst Forest:- Silver Washed Fritillary

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14.8.23, Seaton Seafront:- Balearic Shearwater, 16 Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 42 Common Scoter, 2 Whimbrel, Turnstone, 5 Arctic Skua, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 5 Sandwich Tern

Berry Head:- 4 Great Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, 9 Sooty Shearwater, 75 Manx Shearwater, 12 Common Scoter, 3 Arctic Skua, 17 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- Teal, Green Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Stint

Exe Estuary:- 41+ CATTLE EGRET ( to roost in Powderham Park )

Burrator Reservoir:- 6 Goosander, Green Woodpecker, 7 Spotted Flycatcher

Hopes Nose:- 57 Manx Shearwater, 17 Common Scoter, 2 Arctic Skua, 3 Sandwich Tern, 12 Common Dolphin

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Swallow, 42+ House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Roe Deer, Comma, Jersey Tiger Moth, Southern Hawker

Noss Mayo:- 3 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Torquay:- Silver Washed Fritillary, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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13.8.23, East Prawle:- Cuckoo ( juv. )

Berry Head:- Wheatear

Exminster Marshes:- 27 CATTLE EGRET, 3 Egyptian Goose, 4 Wheatear, Whinchat

Starehole Valley, Soar:- Stoat

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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12.8.23, Exe Estuary / Powderham:- Ringed Plover, Barn Owl, 5 Wheatear

Exminster Marshes:- 27 CATTLE EGRET

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 CATTLE EGRET

Seaton Beach:- Balearic Shearwater, 6 Manx Shearwater, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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11.8.23, off Torbay ( from Brixham boat trip ):- Balearic Shearwater, 8 Manx Shearwater

Topsham:- OSPREY ( over )

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 27 Mandarin, Kingfisher, 3 Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Common Darter

West Charleton Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, Little Grebe, Common Sandpiper, 3 Green Sandpiper, 2 Swift, 5 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3+ Chiffchaff, 2+ Cirl Bunting, Holly Blue

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, Holly Blue

Okehampton:- 2 Common Blue Butterfly, Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

10.8.23, Black Hole Marsh:- 7 Avocet

Crownhill Down:- 2 Dunlin, 10 Mistle Thrush, Whinchat, 4 Willow Warbler, Siskin

Mutters Moor, nr. Sidmouth:- 2+ Nightjar

Hart Tor:- Red Deer

Cullever Steps:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Okehampton:- Common Blue Butterfly, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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9.8.23, Lewdown:- 2 Swallow

Topsham:- CATTLE EGRET, Kingfisher, Spotted Flycatcher

Black Hole Marsh:- 5 Avocet, 3 Greenshank, Stock Dove

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, 5+ Siskin, 2 Common Lizard, Silver Washed Fritillary, Small Copper, 50+ Holly Blue, 60+ Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Kingsbridge:- Painted Lady, 2 Jersey Tiger Moth

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8.8.23, Est Charleton Marsh:- 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Cirl Bunting

Dawlish Warren:- Roseate Tern, 18 Sanderling, 50 Ringed Plover, 5 Turnstone, 6+ Sandwich Tern

Aveton Gifford:- Stoat

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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

Crownhill Down:- Ringed Plover, Green Woodpecker, Wheatear, 2 Tree Pipit, Whitethroat, Reed Bunting ( juv. )

Black Hole Marsh:- Wood Sandpiper

Bull Point:- 6 Manx Shearwater, 3 Whimbrel, 47 Swallow, 31 House Martin, Sand Martin

Brixham Harbour:- 3+ Turnstone

Gara Bridge:- Swallow, Dipper, Gatekeeper, 2+ Beautiful Demoiselle

Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift, 2 Swallow, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Sidbury:- 2 Swallow, 23 House Martin, Dipper, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Roe Deer, 2 Jersey Tiger Moth, Beautiful Demoiselle

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Bovey Heathfield:- 2 Grayling

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6.8.23, Beer Head:- Redstart, 2 Wheatear, Whinchat ( juv. ), 11 Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Crownhill Down:- Yellow Leg Gull ( ad., on large pit ), Reed Bunting ( juv. )

Postbridge:- Swallow

Moretonhampstead:- 3 House Martin

St. Marychurch:- Swift

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Silver Washed Fritillary, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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

Headland Warren:- 4 Red Deer

River Otter:- 2+ Beaver

Rippon Tor:- Adder ( f. )

Chudleigh Knighton:- 6 Holly Blue, Small Skipper, Silver Washed Fritillary, 5 Purple Hairstreak

Paignton:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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5.8.23, Wembury Point:- 1,700 Manx Shearwater, 7 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, 6 Mediterranean Gull

Froward Point, nr. Kingswear:- Corys Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, 1,230 Manx Shearwater, 31 Common Scoter, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, 8 Arctic Skua

Morte Point:- 746 Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, 2 Goosander, Teal, 4 Whimbrel, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, Whimbrel

Sidmouth:- 10 Manx Shearwater, 18 Storm Petrel, 65 Common Scoter, 2 Whimbrel, 2+ Arctic Skua, 2 probable Pomarine Skua, 11 Sandwich Tern

Seaton Seafront:- 15 Manx Shearwater, 54 Common Scoter, 6 Arctic Skua, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern

Berry Head:- 2 Corys Shearwater

Exmouth Seafront:- 9 Whimbrel, Common Scoter, Yellow Leg Gull, Sandwich Tern, Arctic Tern, 2 Common Tern

Seaton Marshes:- 4 Avocet, 2 Greenshank, 36+ Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Common Sandpiper, 5 Sand Martin, Jersey Tiger Moth

Noss Mayo:- 30+ House Martin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Torquay:- Painted Lady

Sidbury:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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4.8.23, Beesands:- 4+ Ringed Plover, 20+ Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Wheatear, 4+ Rock Pipit, 2 Cettis Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

Beer Head:- 6 Wheatear

Axe Estuary / Black Hole Marsh:- OSPREY

Churchstow:- 3 Swift

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap

Dawlish Warren:- Wheatear

Colyford Common:- Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank, Wheatear

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, Fox, Jersey Tiger Moth

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Budleigh Salterton / Otterton:- Sandwich Tern, 8 Swallow, 24 House Martin, Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Gatekeeper, Holly Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Vapourer Moth ( caterpillar ), 5 Banded Demoiselle, 4 Blue Tailed Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, 2 Southern Hawker, 4 Common Darter

Berry Head:- Small Blue, Wall Brown, Jersey Tiger Moth

Sidbury:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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3.8.23, Dawlish Warren:- Roseate Tern, 50 Sandwich Tern

Crownhill Down:- Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 7 Wheatear, Whitethroat

South Huish:- 23 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Black Tailed Godwit, Green Sandpiper, 1+ Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Mediterranean Gull, 20+ Swallow, 7 House Martin

South Milton:- 8 Swallow

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Hound Tor:- Swift

Cator, Widdecombe:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 4 Red Deer, Roe Deer

Bellever:- Tawny Owl, 4 Roe Deer

Becky Brook:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Common Blue, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Sidbury:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger Moth, Blue Tailed Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Southern Hawker, Common Darter

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2.8.23, Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear

Aveton Gifford:- 6 Swift, House Martin

Plymstock:- 14 Swallow, 5 House Martin

South Huish:- 4 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, Sanderling, 6 Dunlin, Turnstone, 2 Ringed Plover

Dawlish Warren:- 3 Roseate Tern, 24 Sandwich Tern

Morte Point:- 1,268 Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 13 Whimbrel, 5 Ringed Plover

St. Marychurch:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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1.8.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- Dunlin, Sanderling, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Swallow, 2 House Martin

Whiddon Down:- 2 Swallow

Whitchurch Down:- Swallow

Plympton:- Bloxworth Snout

Kingsbridge:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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31.7.23, Two Bridges:- possible WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( 17:00, perched on roadside wall )

Loddiswell:- 20+ Swallow, 3 House Martin

Bull Point:- 52 Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, 5 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Green Sandpiper, Bar Tailed Godwit, 6 Dunlin, 2 Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Mediterranean Gull

Exe Estuary:- Grey Seal

Plympton:- Four Spotted Footman

Noss Mayo:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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30.7.23, Berry Head:- 11 Balearic Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 14 Arctic Skua, 2 Pomarine Skua, 8 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Sandwich Tern

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Morte Point:- 230 Manx Shearwater, Turnstone, 13 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Wheatear

Torquay:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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29.7.23, Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 2 Whimbrel, Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, 5 Swallow, Jersey Tiger Moth

Berry Head:- Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Comma ( also of interest LESSER or VAGRANT EMPEROR )

Chudleigh Knighton:- 20+ Swift, Purple Hairstreak, Wall Brown, 2 Large Skipper, Small Skipper, 6 Holly Blue, Common Blue, Small Copper, Silver Washed Fritillary, 40+ Gatekeeper

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28.7.23, Black Hole Marsh:- 5 Avocet, Turnstone, 8 Dunlin, 3 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. )

Bull Point:- 612 Manx Shearwater, Great Skua, 14 Mediterranean Gull, 45 House Martin

Dawlish Warren:- 45 Sanderling, 5 Whitethroat

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, 4 Swallow, Whitethroat, Wall Brown

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27.7.23, Berry Head:- 29 Balearic Shearwater, 100+ Manx Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, Storm Petrel, 6 Arctic Skua, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Maristow:- 3 Common Sandpiper

Broadsands:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Topsham:- Spoonbill ( juv. ), 12+ Egyptian Goose, Ruff, 150+ Black Tailed Godwit

St. Marychurch:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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26.7.23, Beer Head:- Swift, Redstart, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler

Burrator:- Redstart

Lydford:- 2 Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- CATTLE EGRET, Greenshank, 2 Common Sandpiper

Black Hole Marsh:- Kingfisher

Axe Estuary:- 3 Dunlin

Wembury:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Whimbrel, 16 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

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25.7.23, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, Whitethroat ( juv. ), Chiffchaff, 3 Roe Deer, ( ad., 2 juv. )

Mansands:- Sedge Wabler ( juv. )

Beer Head:- 2 Wheatear

Bull Point:- 133 Manx Shearwater, 108 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Swallow, 10 Whitethroat, 7 Willow Warbler

Topsham:- Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, 2 Knot, 3 Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, 9 Whimbrel, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Sidbury:- 8 Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 8 Siskin, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Roe Deer, 6 Gatekeeper, 2 Comma, Holly Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Silver Y, Beautiful Demoiselle, 4 Blue Tailed Damselfly

Berry Head:- Painted Lady, 12 Silver Washed Fritillary, 3 Small Blue, 11 Common Blue, 2 Wall Brown, 7 Marbled White, 2 Clouded Yellow, 40+ Gatekeeper, 4 Hummingbird Hawkmoth, 25 Six Spot Burnet, Six Belted Clearwing

Okehampton:- 2 Painted Lady

Bovey Heathfield:- Grayling, Silver Studded Blue

Noss  Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Plymstock:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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24.7.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Lee Bay:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( over headland 14:30 )

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

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23.7.23, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 10+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven

Morte Point:- 110 Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, Arctic Skua, 3 Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Beautiful Demoiselle

Noss Mayo:- Comma, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Sidbury:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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22.7.23, Berry Head:- 401 Manx Shearwater, 3 Balearic Shearwater, 21 Common Scoter, 3 Puffin, 5 Yellow Leg Gull, 16+ Mediterranean Gull, 4 Sandwich Tern, 2 Common Tern, 51 Swift, 10 Common Dolphin

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker

Hopes Nose:- 198 Manx Shearwater, 3 Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 2 Pomarine Skua

South Huish:- Black Tailed Godwit

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21.7.23, Plympton:- Dipper

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Brixham Breakwater:- Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

Lee Bay, North Devon:- possible WHITE TAILED EAGLE

Black Hole Marsh:- Garganey, 5 Shoveler

Okehampton Moor:- 4 Raven, 4 Wheatear, Small Skipper

Wembury:- Whitethroat, Silver Y Moth, Six Spot Burnet

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Ashclyst Forest:- Silver Washed Fritillary ( form Valezina )

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20.7.23, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 40+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Sanderling

Bull Point:- 2200 Manx Shearwater, 18 Common Scoter, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 117 Swift, 7 Swallow, 16 House Martin, 5 Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher

Soussons Plantation:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), 3 Swift, 100 Swallow / House Martin, 2 Jay, 9 Mistle Thrush, 5 Redstart, 4+ Chiffchaff, possible Lesser Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher ( ad. ), Pied Flycatcher ( juv. ), 2 Redpoll, 4 Crossbill, Dark Green Fritillary ( f. ), 3+ Silver Washed Fritillary, Painted Lady, 2 Ringlet, Large Skipper, 2+ Small Skipper, 2 Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Common Darter

Shipley Bridge / Avon Dam:- 3 Grey Wagtail, Silver Washed Fritillary

Exe Estuary:- Clouded Yellow, Small Copper, Six Spot Burnet

Topsham:- Small Red Eyed Damselfly

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Higher Compton, Plymouth:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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19.7.23, Wotter:- Green Woodpecker, Swift, Swallow

Modbury:- 7 Swallow, 8+ House Martin

Lydford:- 3 Swallow

Moorshop, Tavistock:- 2 Swallow

Aveton Gifford:- Spotted Flycatcher

Thurlestone Marsh:- 200+ Swallow

Brisworthy Plantation:- Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Small Copper, 5 Ringlet, 20+ Gatekeeper

Berry Head:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Common Dolphin, 10 Common Blue Butterfly, 7 Small Blue

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18.7.23, Okehampton:- Raven

Appledore:- 12 Swallow

Instow:- 2 Swallow

Bovey Heathfield:- 7+ Nightjar

Bull Point:- 500 Manx Shearwater, 20 Common Scoter, 2 Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 10 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Swift, Wheatear, Harbour Porpoise

Sidbury:- Swift, 2 Swallow, 10 House Martin, Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, Roe Deer, Ringlet, Holly Blue, 2 Gatekeeper, Vapourer Moth ( caterpillar ), 2 Azure Damselfly, Blue Tailed Damselfly, Southern Hawker

Bideford:- Stoat

Berry Head:- Clouded Yelow, 4 Painted Lady, , 2 Wall Brown, 3 Small Skipper, 11 Marbled White, 13 Common Blue, 12 Silver Washed Fritillary, 3 Small Copper, 50+ Gatekeeper, Holly Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Plympton:- Phoenix Moth, Jersey Tiger

Berry Head:- 2+ Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Silver Y

Paignton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Stover Park:- LESSER EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( m., on main lake )

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17.7.23, Noss Mayo:- STRIPED HAWKMOTH ( in private garden ), Hummingbird Hawkmoth, JerseyTiger

Bull Point:- 365 Manx Shearwater, 3 Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

St. Marychurch:- 11 Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Seaton Wetlands:- 2 Avocet, Snipe, 4 Painted Lady

Topsham:- 2 Egyptian Goose, Ruff, 8+ Whimbrel, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher

Bystock:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Jay, 4 Siskin, 3 Common Lizard, Black Tailed Skimmer ( f. ), Small Copper, Common Blue, 6 Gatekeeper, 15 Silver Y Moth

Andrews Wood, nr. Loddiswell:- Raven, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, 8+ Chiffchaff, Silver Washed Fritillary, 10+ Ringlet, 40+ Gatekeeper, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

Exe Estuary:- Stoat

Sidbury:- Painted Lady

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16.7.23, Labrador Bay:- 2 Green Woodpecker

Beesands:- 10+ Swift, Green Woodpecker

Berry Head:- 8 Balearic Shearwater, 3 Puffin, 2 Yellow Leg Gull, Little Gull, 7 Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise

Turf, Exe Estuary:- Grey Seal

Oreston:- Purple Hairstreak, 3+ White Letter Hairstreak

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15.7.23, Preston Seafront:- 3 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern ( off Marine Parade )

Morte Point:- 201 Manx Shearwater, Arctic Skua

Seaton Seafront:- 6 Arctic Skua

Berry Head:- 37+ Manx Shearwater, 26+ Balearic Shearwater, 2 Storm Petrel, 5 Common Scoter, 6+ Arctic Skua, 12+ Mediterranean Gull, 2 Yellow Leg Gull, 4+ Harbour Porpoise, 10+ Common Dolphin, 2 Clouded Yellow

Hopes Nose:- 10+ Manx Shearwater, 15 Common Scoter, 4 Arctic Skua, 12+ Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 3 Common Dolphin, Grey Seal, Painted Lady

Turf, Exe Estuary:- Kingfisher, Common Seal

Beesands:- Grey Seal, Migrant Hawker

Start Point:- Marbled White

Slapton:- Migrant Hawker

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14.7.23, Berry Head:- 650+ Manx Shearwater, 269 Balearic Shearwater, 3 Storm Petrel, 2 Puffin, 27 Common Scoter, 4 Arctic Skua, 4 Yellow Leg Gull, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 3+ Sandwich Tern, 11 Common Tern, 3 Swift, Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Scarlet Tiger

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Radford Lake, Plymstock:- 11 Swift, 9 House Martin

Hooe Lake, Plymstock:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Burrator:- Green Woodpecker

Seaton Seafront:- 48 Manx Shearwater, Common Scoter, 12 Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- 9 Common Scoter, Ringed Plover, 29 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern

Sidbury:- Otter

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13.7.23, Broadsands:- Roseate Tern ( on beach ), 3 Sandwich Tern

Crownhill Down:- Green Sandpiper, 6 Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat

Powderham:- Wheatear ( juv. )

Blackawton:- 2+ Spotted Flycatcher

Slapton:- 20+ Swift, Swallow

Burrator:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Beautiful Demoiselle

Gara Bridge:- 2 Swift, 6 Swallow, 5+ House Martin, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Silver Washed Fritillary, 15+ Ringlet, 10+ Gatekeeper, Comma, Beautiful Demoiselle

Noss Mayo:- Silver Washed Fritillary, Comma, Jersey Tiger Moth, Southern Hawker

Filham Park, Ivybridge:- 9 Silver Washed Fritillary

Paignton:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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12.7.23, Okehampton:- Raven

Kingsbridge:- 9 Swift

Topsham:- Spoonbill, 7 Teal, Little Ringed Plover, Ruff ( m. ), 11 Whimbrel, 3 Greenshank

Axe Estuary:- 3 Goosander, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Sidmouth:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Common Scoter, Water Vole

Slapton:- 10+ Tufted Duck, 20+ Swift, Blackcap, 6+ Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting, 2+ Norfolk Hawker, 10+ Black Tailed Skimmer, Emperor, Comma, 4 Holly Blue, 5 Gatekeeper

Occombe Woods, Paignton:- White Admiral

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11.7.23, Seaton Wetlands:- 5 Avocet, Little Ringed Plover

Colyton:- presumed RED KITE

Broadsands:- 32 Mediterranean Gull, 8 Sandwich Tern

South Milton Ley:- 12 Swift

Thurlestone Bay:- 25 Balearic Shearwater, 12 Common Scoter, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Swallow

South Huish:- Whitethroat ( juv. ), 2 Sedge Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff

Bovey Heathfield:- Grayling

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10.7.23,  Hopes Nose:- 118 Manx Shearwater, Mediterranean Gull, Swift

Thurlestone:- 10 Swift

Berry Head:- Great Shearwater, 702 Manx Shearwater, 28 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, 2 Puffin, 3 Pomarine Skua, 5 Arctic Skua, 5 Common Tern, 3 Sandwich Tern, 3 Yellow Leg Gull, 8 Mediterranean Gull, 23 Swift, 50 Common Dolphin, Small Skipper, Common Blue, Six Spot Burnet Moth

Noss Mayo:- Southern Hawker

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9.7.23, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. )

Bull Point:- 5,200 Manx Shearwater, 4 Common Scoter, 53 Swift

North Bovey:- Jay

Sticklepath:- 5 Swallow

Broadsands:- 60 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Fox, 2 Roe Deer

Emsworthy Mire:- 5 Common Hawker, 2 Small Red Damselfly

Shaugh Prior:- Dewicks Plusia, 4 Silver Y

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8.7.23, Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Greenshank, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 13 Sandwich Tern

A30, nr. Honiton:- probable HONEY BUZZARD ( over S., 11:20 )

Sourton:- Swallow

Broadsands:- 25 Mediterranean Gull

Sheepstor:- 2 Swallow

Ditsworthy Warren House:- Grey Wagtail

Lydford:- 2 Swallow

Plymbridge:- Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Meldon:- Swallow

Hopes Nose:- 30+ Manx Shearwater, 3 Arctic Skua, 10 Mediterranean Gull, 4 Swift

Berry Head:- 14 Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, 21 Common Scoter, 2 Puffin, Mediterranean Gull, 6 Sandwich Tern, 4 Harbour Porpoise, 6 Common Dolphin ( also of interest, Sunfish )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, Mistle Thrush, Clouded Yellow

Torquay:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Drizzlecombe, River Plym:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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7.7.23, Kingsbridge:- Swift

Mansands:- Kingfisher

Topsham:- Ruff ( ad.m. ), Spotted Redshank, 5 Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Lapwing, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Stock Dove

Gara Bridge:- 2 Dipper, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Silver Washed Fritillary, 10+ Ringlet, 2 Gatekeeper, 2 Beautiful Demoiselle,

Chudleigh Knighton Heath:- 7 Large Skipper, Comma, 9 Ringlet, 4 Marbled White, 3+ Silver Washed Fritillary, White Admiral, Purple Hairstreak

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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6.7.23, Avonwick:- 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Powdermills, Dartmoor:- Redstart

Plymstock:- 7 Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Hopes Nose:- 47 Manx Shearwater, 12 Common Scoter, 2 Arctic Skua, 21 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Common Dolphin, Grey Seal

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, Roe Deer

Ashburton:- Hedgehog

Otter Nurseries, Brixton:- Painted Lady

Wembury:- probable Essex Skipper, Small Skipper, Painted Lady

Pullabrook Woods:- White Admiral, Silver Washed Fritillary, Comma, Ringlet, Large Skipper, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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5.7.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Sticklepath:- 2 Swallow

Winkleigh:- 2 Swallow

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( ad., juv. )

Gara Bridge:- 3 Dipper

Totnes:- 6+ Swift, 10+ Swallow, Chiffchaff

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4.7.23, Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker ( juv. )

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- Spotted Redshank ( s/pl. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, 7 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Common Sandpiper, 4 Swallow, 25 House Martin

Plympton:- 4+ Swift, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest, Wormwood Pug Moth, Engrailed

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3.7.23, Seaton Wetlands:- 5 Avocet ( 2 ad., 3 juv. )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( ad., juv. )

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- Scarce Chaser

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2.7.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot:- 2 Swift, 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin

Seaton Wetlands:- 5 Avocet ( 2 ad., 3 juv. )

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- Greylag, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 6 Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, Grey Seal

East Dart River, Postbridge:- Grey Wagtail, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Grey Wethers:- Adder

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Great Plantation, Heathfield:- 5+ White Admiral, Ringlet, Large Skipper, Beautiful Demoiselle

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1.7.23, Newbridge, River Dart:- Dipper, Blackcap

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Raybarrow Pool:- Snipe

Exminster Marshes:- HONEY BUZZARD ( 14:00 )

Seaton Wetlands:- 5 Avocet ( 2 ad., 3 juv. )

Aish Tor:- High Brown Fritillary

Plympton:- 5 Hedgehog

Skaigh Warren, nr. South Zeal:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Great Plantation, Heathfield:- 3 White Admiral

Soar:- Dark Green Fritillary

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30.6.23, Bellever:- Mistle Thrush, Blackcap ( m. )

Cadover:- 4+ Swallow, Sand Martin, Jay, Mistle Thrush, Redstart

Exe Estuary:- Red Breasted Merganser

Berry Head:- Harbour Porpoise

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29.6.23, Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 6+ House Martin

Crownhill Down:- 9 Swift, 8 Swallow, 16 Sand Martin, Tree Pipit,8 Wheatear, 3 Marbled White, 20+ Small Skipper, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Bovey Heathfield:- 2+ Silver Washed Fritillary, White Admiral, 3 Ringlet, 1+ Grayling, Gatekeeper, 6 Marbled White, 2 Large Skipper, 3 Small Skipper, Buff Tip, Four Spotted Footman

Chudleigh Knighton Heath:- 2 Silver Washed Fritillary, 2+ White Admiral, 2 Purple Hairstreak, 10 Marbled White, 3 Large Skipper, 2 Small Skipper, Comma, 2 Ringlet, 2 Scarlet Tiger Moth

Newton Abbot:- Marbled White

Bovey Valley Woods:- 5 White Admiral, 4 Silver Washed Fritilary, 6 Comma

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28.6.23, Okehampton:- Raven

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Kingsteignton:- Kingfisher, 3 Sand Martin, Grey Wagtail

St. Marychurch:- 5 Swift

Plympton:- 5 Hedgehog

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27.6.23, Seaton Wetlands:- 5 Avocet ( 2 ad., 3 juv., potentially first breeding of the species in Devon )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Meldon:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Jay

Yelverton:- 4 Mistle Thrush

Hopes Nose:- 53 Manx Shearwater, 4 Common Scoter, Sandwich Tern, 2 Grey Seal, 3 Common Dolphin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Berry Head:- Painted Lady, Ringlet, Scarlet Tiger Moth

Plympton:- Bright Wave Moth

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26.6.23, Stover Park:- 8+ Mandarin, Swallow, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Siskin, White Admiral, Silver Washed Fritillary, Ringlet, 3 Gatekeeper, Beautiful Demoiselle, 6 Azure Damselfly, 6 Red Eyed Damselfly, 3 Blue Tailed Damselfly, 5 Common Blue Damselfly, 4 Broad Bodid Chaser, 4 Black Tailed Skimmer, Southern Hawker

Oreston, Plymouth:- Painted Lady, 4 White Letter Hairstreak, 3 Purple Hairstreak

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Small Skipper, Emperor Dragonfly

Chudleigh Knighton Heath:- 2 Lunar Hornet Moth

Berry Head:- 3+ Silver Washed Fritillary

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25.6.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- 19 Mediterranean Gull

Meldon:- Swallow

Lane End, Mary Tavy:- 6 Swallow, 4 Mistle Thrush

Tavy Cleave:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 30+ Small Skipper

Eastern Red Lake:- 5 Small Skipper

Chudleigh Knighton Heath:- White Admiral

Aish Tor:- High Brown Fritillary, Dark Green Fritillary, Green Hairstreak, White Admiral

Mansands:- Reed warbler, Wall Lizard

Berry Head:- Marbled White

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24.6.23, Topsham:- RED KITE, Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, Stock Dove

Berry Head:- Small Blue, 2 Gatekeeper, 21 Marbled White, 3 Silver Washed Fritillary, 4 Small Skipper, 4 Ringlet, 3 Cinnabar Moth

Paignton:- Clouded Yellow, Marbled White, Silver Washed Fritillary

Lustleigh Cleave:- 6 Silver Washed Fritillary, Ringlet

Soar:- 2 Silver Studded Blue, 4 Black Tailed Skimmer, Broad Bodied Chaser, Red Veined Darter

Buckfastleigh:- Leopard Moth

Horrabridge:- High Brown Fritillary, Dark Green Fritillary

Budshead Wood, Plymouth:- 100+ Marbled White, Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Ringlet

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23.6.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Shaldon:- 4 House Martin

Axe Estuary:- 4 Spoonbill

Bovey Heathfield:- Green Hairstreak

Berry Head:- Gatekeeper, Silver Washed Fritillary

Great Plantation, Heathfield:- 3 Silver Washed Fritillary, 3 Ringlet, 11 White Admiral, 2 Comma

Plymouth:- 2 White Letter Hairstreak

River Otter:- 12 Banded Demoiselle

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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22.6.23, Westcott, nr. Cullompton:- RED KITE ( 11:15 )

Lopwell / Maristow:- 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Stock Dove, 4 Swallow, Raven, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Yarner Woods:- 2 Jay, Redstart ( m. ), 6+ Blackcap, 12+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 4+ Goldcrest, 6+ Pied Flycatcher, 4+ Siskin, Roe Deer, 3+ Silver Washed Fritillary, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

Cockington, Torquay:- Comma

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 6 Black Tailed Skimmer

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21.6.23, East Portlemouth:- Cuckoo

Okehampton:- Raven

Bovey Heathfield:- Tree Pipit

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Little Ringed Plover ( in The Bight )

Oreston, Plymouth:- 5+ White Lettered Hairstreak, Purple Hairstreak

Aish Tor:- 16 High Brown Fritillary

Bovey Valley Woods:- 6 Comma, Large Skipper, 4+ White Admiral

Dawlish Country Park:- 20 Marbled White, Common Blue, Small Skipper, Brown Argus

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20.6.23, Kingsbridge:- 5 Swift

Tiverton:- Green Woodpecker

South Zeal:- 6 Swift

Sidbury:- Swift, 2 Siskin

Topsham:- OSPREY, 8 Marbled White

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, 3 House Martin, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Hedgehog

Plympton:- 4 Elephant Hawkmoth, Coronet

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19.6.23, Colyton:- OSPREY

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Lydford:- 6 Swallow

Cadover Bridge:- 2 Swallow

Sidbury:- Swift, 4 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 4 Siskin, Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Blue Tailed Damselfly, 6 Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Mullein Moth ( caterpillar )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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18.6.23, Exminster:- Sandwich Tern, Blackcap

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 25 Mediterranean Gull

Steps Bridge, Dartmoor:- Dipper

Ashton, Teign Valley:- 2 Swift, Kingfisher, 3 Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Plympton:- 2+ Hedgehog

Plym Estuary:- 85 Marbled White, Small Skiper, Small Heath

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17.6.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Lower Bruckland Ponds:- Osprey

Honiton:- 12 Swift, 5 House Martin

Berry Head:- 30 Common Dolphin, Silver Y Moth

Long Wood, nr. Kingswear:- 12 White Admiral

Great Plantation, Heathfield:- Red Tipped Clearwing Moth

Plymouth:- Privet Hawkmoth

Bovey Heath:- Nightjar, Tree Pipit, 2 Silver Studded Blue, Small Heath

Ashclyst Forest:- White Admiral, Silver Washed Fritillary

Hopes Nose:- Scarlet Tiger Moth

Lower Bruckland Ponds:- Norfolk Hawker

Slapton:- 3+ Norfolk Hawker

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16.6.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Belstone:- 2 Swift,  2 House Martin

Princetown:- 2 House Martin, Raven

Brixton:- Swift, Jay

Bridestowe:- 2 Swallow

Modbury:- 4+ Swift, House Martin

Sourton:- Swallow

South Tawton:- 12 Swallow, 24+ House Martin

Foggintor, Princetown:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Plympton:- Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest, Elephant Hawkmoth, Knot Grass, Four Dotted Footman

Lower Bruckland Ponds:- Norfolk Hawker

Noss Mayo:- Scarlet Tiger Moth

Aish Tor:- High Brown Fritillary, Dark Green Fritillary

Oreston:- 8+ White Letter Hairstreak

Great Plantation, Heathfield:- 2 White Admiral

Orley Common:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Newton Abbot:- Marbled White

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15.6.23, West Charleton:- 10+ Swift

South Huish:- WHITE WINGED BLACK TERN ( briefly )

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross ), 6+ Swift, 20+ Swallow, Blckcap, Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 20+ Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting

Chillington:- 4+ Swift, 6+ Swallow

Hound Tor:- 2 Swallow

Modbury:- Chiffchaff

Belstone:- 4 Swift

Haytor Quarry:- 2 Common Blue Damselfly, 2 Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Becky Brook, Hound Tor:- 8 Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Plymouth:- 4 White Letter Hairstreak

Haldon Butterfly Walk:- Large Skipper

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14.6.23, Crownhill Down:- presumed Curlew Sandpiper ( distant, on main pit )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Topsham:- 3 Spoonbill

Headland Warren:- 3 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat

Colyton:- 2 Kingfisher

Challacombe Farm:- 6+ Swallow, 6+ House Martin, Redstart, Wheatear, 2 Keeled Skimmer

Slapton:- 2 Norfolk Hawker ( Lower Ley dipping platform )

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13.6.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Topsham:- 3 Spoonbill

Torquay:- 3+ Tawny Owl

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 8+ House Martin, 2 Raven, 3 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 5+ Common Blue Damselfly, 15+ Azure Damselfly, 3 Blue Tailed Damselfly, 2 Large Red Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Broad Bodied Chaser

Seaton Marshes:- Stoat, Emperor Dragonfly, Scarce Chaser, 3 Broad Bodied Chaser

Exeter Canal:- Lesser Emperor Dragonfly ( between Topsham Ferry & M5 )

Exminster Marshes:- 100 Scarce Chaser

Ottery St. Mary:- Beautiful Demoiselle

Slapton:- 20+ Norfolk Hawker ( both sides of Bridge )

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12.6.23, Okehampton:- Raven

Topsham:- Spoonbill

Ashburton:- 5 Swift

Buckfast:- 12 Swift, 10 House Martin

Harpford:- 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Siskin, 2 Large Skipper, 2 Azure Damselfly, Broad Bodied Chaser ( m. )

Cadover:- 3 Swallow, Sand Martin, Cuckoo, 3 Raven, 2+ Redstart

Challacombe Farm:- Whinchat, Marsh Fritillary

Chagford:- Roe Deer

Dawlish Countryside Park:- Roe Deer, Marbled White

Buckfastleigh:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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11.6.23, Broadsands:- 2 Whimbrel

Labrador Bay:- Lesser Whitethroat, 5 Whitethroat

Exmouth:- Yellow Leg Gull

South Milton:- Cuckoo

Ashclyst Forest:- Spotted Flycatcher

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven

Wotter:- Swallow

Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush

Meldon:- Swallow

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 4+ Swallow, House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Pipistrelle, 2 Privet Hawkmoth, Lobster Moth, Peppered Moth, 22 Large Yellow Underwing, 5 Heart & Dart, 6 Treble Lines, Snout, Alder Moth, White Ermine, 2 Buff Ermine, 2 Clouded Silver, 2 Silver Y, Cinnabar, 2 Green Arches, Riband Wave, Silver Ground Carpet, Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Brown Rustc, 2 Double Square Spot, 3 Setaceous Hebrew Character, Flame Shoulder, Buff Tip, 2 Flame, 6 Ingrailed Clay, Pale Tussock

Sidbury:- 2 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, Siskin, Blue Tailed Damselfly, 6+ Azure Damselfly, Golden Rnged Dragonfly

Berry Head:- 30+ Common Dolphin, Thrift Clearwing

Paignton:- Emperor Dragonfly ( m. )

Bicton Common:- Silver Studded Blue, Green Hairstreak

Slapton:- Reed Warbler, Black Tailed Skimmer, 3+ Norfolk Hawker

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10.6.23, Exmouth:- Yellow Leg Gull ( recycling centre )

Axe Estuary:- 3 Gadwall, Teal ( m. )

Woodbury Common:- Silver Studded Blue

Bicton Common:- 2 Silver Studded Blue

Plympton:- Flame Moth, Heart & Club

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9.6.23, Meldon:- 5 Swallow

Sticklepath:- Swift

Two Bridges:- 2 Swallow

Okehampton:- Raven

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 6+ Swallow, 8+ House Martin, Jay, 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Bank Vole, 4+ Azure Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly, Broad Bodied Chaser ( f. )

Topsham / Darts Farm:- 3 Spoonbill, Greenshank, Stoat, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Hairy Dragonfly

Plympton:- Common Swift Moth, Lychns, Small Angle Shades

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8.6.23, Wembury beach:- Curlew Sandpiper, 6 Turnstone, 5 Sanderling, 2 Dunlin

Chagford:- Swallow

Cosdon:- Cuckoo

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swift

Ipplepen:- 8 House Martin

nr. Culmstock:- 10 RED KITE

Aish Tor:- Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Large Skipper, Green Hairstreak

Slapton:- Scarce Chaser, Black Tailed Skimmer

Start Point:- Cream Spot Tiger Moth

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7.6.23, Topsham:- 3 Spoonbill

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Kingsbridge:- RED KITE ( 11:15, over N. )

Berry Head:- Rock Pipit, Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat

Ilsington:- Swift, 6+ Swallow, Jay, Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, Siskin

Hopes Nose:- 41 Manx Shearwater

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 6 Swallow, 10 Hpouse Martin, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 3 Siskin, Bank Vole, 5+ Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly ( f. )

Challacombe Farm:- 2 Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher, Beautiful Demoiselle

Cadover:- 3 Swallow, 6+ Sand Martin, Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart, Willow Warbler, Beautiful Demoiselle, Black Tailed Skimmer

Exminster Marshes:- Painted Lady

Exeter Canal nr. Turf Lock:- Scarce Chaser

Darts Farm, Topsham:- Scarce Chaser

Little Bradley Ponds:- Downy Emerald

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6.6.23, Modbury:- 2 Swift, 6 Swallow, 5 House Martin

Sourton:- Swallow

Lydford:- Cuckoo

Mary Tavy:- Swallow

Merrivale:- Cuckoo, 2 Wheatear

Blackdown, Mary Tavy:- Cuckoo

Dartmeet:- Cuckoo, 6 Swallow, Blackcap

Princetown:- Swallow

Combestone Tor, Hexworthy:- Cuckoo, Wheatear

Topsham:- 3 Spoonbill, Mediterranean Gull

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Common Tern

Paignton:- Light Brocade Moth

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5.6.23, Chudleigh:- RED KITE ( 12:00 )

Berry Head:- Lesser Whitethroat

Dawlish Warren:- Hobby ( offshore )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Chudleigh Woods:- Kingfisher ( River Teign )

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Hobby

Cadover:- Cuckoo, 5+ Swallow, 2 Raven, Willow Warbler, 6+ Small Heath

Aylesbeare Common:- Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 3 Small Heath, 4+ Large Red Damselfly, 10+ Azure Damselfly, 6 Emperor Dragonfly, Four Spot Chaser

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4.6.23, Seaton seafront:- 12 Common Scoter, Sanderling, 3 Sandwich Tern, Swallow

Hopes Nose:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Mary Tavy:- Swallow

Tavistock:- 5 Swift

Sourton:- Swallow

Sticklepath:- 2 Swift

Ashton:- Kingfisher, Dipper, Grey Wagtail

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swift, 6 Swallow, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Headland Warren:- 8 Red Deer

Shutterton Dawlish:- Water Vole

Haldon Butterfly Walk:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Grizzled Skipper, Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Challacombe Farm:- House Martin, 2 Mistle Thrush, 4 Redstart, 5 Willow Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 4 Beautiful Demoiselle, 9 Broad Bodied Chaser, 10 Marsh Fritillary, Narrow Bordered Bee Hawkmoth

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3.6.23, Haytor:- Cuckoo

South Zeal:- Swallow

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Common Blue

Kingsbridge:- Grass Snake ( Quayside car park )

Aish Tor:- 12 Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary

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2.6.23, Occombe Farm, Paignton:- RED KITE ( over S.E. )

Okehampton:- Raven

Gutter Tor:- Snipe, 2 Wheatear

Deancombe, Burrator:- Cuckoo

Denbury:- 2 Swallow, 8+ House Martin

Black Hole Marsh:- 20 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin

Horndon, Mary Tavy:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Swallow, Fox, Roe Deer, 5 Beautiful Demoiselle

River Meavy, Goodameavy:- Dipper, 9 Beautiful Demoiselle

Mary Tavy:- Swallow, Beautiful Demoiselle

Lydford Gorge:- Cuckoo, Garden Warbler, Pied Flycatcher, 3+ Heath Fritillary

Berry Head:- 30 Common Dolphin

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Grass Snake, Beautiful Demoiselle

Challacombe Farm:- 2+ Marsh Fritillary

Gara Rock:- Large Skipper, Dark Green Fritillary

Paignton:- Privet Hawkmoth

Slapton:- 5 Norfolk Hawker ( nr. Bridge )

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1.6.23, Dawlish Warren:- Lesser Whitethroat

Yarner Woods:- 2 Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 6 Pied Flycatcher, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Churchstow:- 2 RED KITE

Okehampton:- 12 Swift, 3 House Martin, Dipper

Plym Estuary:- possible Yellow Leg Gull, Green Woodpecker, Swift, House Martin, Whitethroat

Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo, 4 Mistle Thrush, 4 Redstart, 2 Whinchat 2 Tree Pipit, Willow Warbler

Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot:- RED KITE ( 11:15 ), 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin

Aveton Gifford:- RED KITE, Lesser Whitethroat

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31.5.23, Axe Estuary:- Grey Plover, 5 Ringed Plover

Torquay:- 20 Swift, 6 House Martin ( over Union St. / Abbey Rd. )

River Lyn:- Dipper

Exmouth:- Yellow Leg Gull ( 2 s., Camperdown Lane Recycling Centre )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- Raven

Meldon:- 4 Swallow, 3 House Martin

Burrator:- 5 Swift

Princetown:- RED KITE

Sampford Spiney:- Cuckoo

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

Sidmouth:- 3 Swift, Goldcrest

South Huish:- 3 Swallow, 25 House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- RED KITE ( 19:00, over N. ), 2 Chiffchaff

Seaton Seafront:- 20 Common Dolphin

Topsham:- Brown Argus

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30.5.23, Axe Estuary:- Barnacle Goose, Grey Plover

Aveton Gifford:- RED KITE

Torquay:- RED KITE ( 12:25, over N. nr. Cadewell Park )

Hopes Nose:- 5 Manx Shearwater, Mediterranean Gull

Stokenham:- RED KITE

Ideford Common:- RED KITE ( 14:50 ), Reed Warbler

Okehampton:- Swallow, Mistle Thrush

Lydford:- 3 Swallow

Tavistock:- 3 Swift

Mary Tavy:- Swallow

Dunscombe:- Swift, 2 Swalllow, 3 Raven, 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Dingy Skipper, 3 Common Blue, 2 Silver Y Moth, 2 Speckled Yellow

Topsham:- 3 Spoonbill, 6 Grey Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 12 Swift, 18 Swallow, 50+ House Martin, Willow Warbler, Scarce Chaser ( f. ) ( also of interest, Black Swan )

Torcross / Slapton:- 1+ Norfolk Hawker

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29.5.23, Torbay Ring Rd.:- RED KITE ( over )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Emsworthy Mire:- 2+ Cuckoo, 3+ House Martin, 2 Redstart, 2 Wheatear, Blackcap, 2 Willow Warbler

Horrabridge:- Cuckoo, Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 20+ Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Holly Blue, Green Hairstreak, Small Heath

Dunscombe Cliff:- 2 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Common Lizard, 2 Common Blue, Small Copper, 3  Dingy Skipper, Garden Tiger Moth

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28.5.23, Colyton:- RED KITE

Hembury Fort:- 4 RED KITE

Westcott:- RED KITE

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Aveton Gifford:- 3 RED KITE

Challacombe Farm:- Mistle Thrush, Redstart, Beautiful Demoiselle

Lopwell Dam:- Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chffchaff, Broad Bodied Chaser ( f. )

Lydford Old Railway:- 6+ Heath Fritillary

Slapton:- Norfolk Hawker

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27.5.23, Lopwell Dam:- RED KITE ( over N. ), Little Grebe, 5 Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 3 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Sandy Hole Pass, Postbridge:- RED KITE

East Dart Falls:- Grey Wagtail

Postbridge:- Cuckoo

Colyton:- RED KITE

Hopes Nose:- 125 Manx Shearwater, Mediterranean Gull 

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

Haytor:- Green Hairstreak

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26.5.23, Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, Greenshank, House Martin

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over Lower Ley ), Red Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter, 5 Gadwall, 30+ Tufted Duck, 6 Swift, 40+ Swallow, 20+ Reed Warbler, Beautiful Demoiselle, Common Blue Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Blue Tailed Damselfly, 2 Hairy Dragonfly, Black Tailed Skimmer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl

Okehampton:- Raven

Warren House Inn:- 2 Swallow

South Milton:- Cuckoo

Bellever:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 6 Swallow, Roe Deer, Beautiful Demoiselle

Cadover area:- 3+ Cuckoo, 2 Swift, 8+ Swallow, Raven, 4 Mistle Thrush, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting, Green Hairstreak, 5+ Small Heath

Aish Tor:- Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Green Hairstreak, Holly Blue

Challacombe Farm:- 3+ House Martin, 3 Marsh Fritillary, Green Hairstreak, Small Copper, Mother Shipton

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25.5.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone:- Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler

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

St. Marychurch:- 2 Swift, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Plymouth:- Yellow Leg Clearwing

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24.5.23, Netton / Warren coast path:- Swallow, House Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Whitethroat ( m. )

Haytor:- 2 Cuckoo

Moretonhampstead:- Swallow

Whiddon Down:- 4 House Martin

Hopes Nose:- 191 Manx Shearwater, Whimbrel, 3 Swallow, 7 Common Dolphin, Grey Seal

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

Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Cuckoo, Raven, 2 Redstart, Willow Warbler, Broad Bodied Chaser ( m. ), 2 Green Hairstreak

Bicton Common:- Green Hairstreak

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23.5.23, Yealmpton:- 6 Swift

Brisworthy Plantation area:- 3+ Cuckoo, 2 Raven, 3 Mistle Thrush, 2 Wheatear, 3+ Willow Warbler

Plympton:- Swallow, 2 Jay, Grey Wagtail

Cadover:- 2 Tufted Duck, Cuckoo, 2 Willow Warbler

Eastern Court, Chagford:- Swallow

Bonehill, Widecombe:- Wheatear

Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Cuckoo, 2+ Redstart

Bel Tor, Widecombe:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Swift

Tavistock:- 3 Swift

Crownhill Down area:- Sanderling, 6 Dunlin, Cuckoo, 30 Sand Martin, Tree Pipit

Challacombe Farm:- Spotted Flycatcher

Ideford Common:- 4 Nightjar

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22.5.23, Emsworthy Mire:- 3 RED KITE, 2 Redstart

Yarner Woods:- RED KITE, 2 Swift, 5 Swallow, 2 Mistle Thrush, 3 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaf, 5+ Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 10+ Pied Flycatcher, 1+ Spotted Flycatcher

Newton Abbot:- RED KITE ( over N. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Dawlish Warren:- 5 RED KITE

Topsham:- 4 RED KITE

Challacombe Farm:- 2 RED KITE

Cadover:- RED KITE, 2 Cuckoo

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin, Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Silver Y Moth

Dunscombe / Donkey Sanctuary:- 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Raven, 5 Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Common Lizard, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 3 Holly Blue

South Huish:- 2 Swift, 8 Swallow, 25 House Martin, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 6 Spotted Flycatcher

Aylesbeare Common:- Large Red Damselfly, Hairy Dragonfly, Broad Bodied Chaser

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21.5.23, River Axe:- OSPREY, RED KITE

Bridestowe:- 2 Swallow

Sourton:- 4 Swallow

Lydford High Down:- Cuckoo

Colyton:- 12 RED KITE ( over )

Labrador Bay:- Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat

Modbury:- RED KITE ( over )

Lydford:- Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 RED KITE, Garden Warbler

Thurlestone:- 2 Swift, 6 Swallow, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Fernworthy:- Swallow

Headland Warren:- Red Deer

Bystock Ponds, Exmouth:- Small Copper, Holly Blue, Common Blue, Beautiful Demoiselle, Large Red Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Downy Emerald, Four Spotted Chaser

Plympton:- Dark Spectacle Moth, Vines Rustic, Grey Pine Carpet

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20.5.23, Black Hole Marsh:- 2 GREAT WHTE EGRET ( briefly )

Bystock Ponds, Exmouth:- Spotted Flycatcher

Lydford Village:- Swallow

River Lyd:- Green Woodpecker

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Hobby

Doe Tor Farm, Lydford:- Cuckoo

Sidmouth:- 9 Swift

Lydford High Down:- Cuckoo, Swallow

South Huish:- 35 Bar Tailed Godwit, Spotted Flycatcher

Blackdown, Lydford:- Cuckoo

Axmouth:- 6+ Wood White, Green Hairstreak, Dingy Skipper, Common Blue, Holly Blue

Plympton:- Large Red Damselfly

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19.5.23, Yarmer Beach / coast path:- Whimbrel, 8 Sanderling, 3 Swallow, 4 Rock Pipit, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Stint

Meldon:- Swallow

Deancombe, Burrator:- Cuckoo

Lydford:- 2 Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- 2 RED KITE ( 15:00 ), Ruff ( m. )

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Sidmouth Seafront:- 150 Manx Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter

Cadover area:- 5+ Cuckoo, 10+ Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, House Martin, 2 Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Plympton:- Foxglove Pug, Treble Bar, Willow Beauty

Teigngrace Meadow:- 5 Dingy Skipper

Dawlish Warren:- RED KITE, 60 Sanderling, Brown Argus, Small Copper, Common Blue

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18.5.23, Yarner Woods:- 2+ Pied Flycatcher

Ideford Common:- Nightjar

Ashburton:- RED KITE ( over A38 )

Burrator:- Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, Redstart, Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 4+ Siskin

Hatch Bridge:- Goosander ( f. ), Dipper

Yarmer Beach:- 10 Sanderling

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 8+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Holly Blue

Wembury:- 2 RED KITE ( in off sea ), 8 Green Hairstreak, Common Blue, Small Copper

Emsworthy Mire:- 4+ Cuckoo, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Redstart, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 15+ Willow Warbler, Common Lizard, 2 Broad Bodied Chaser

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17.5.23, Dawlish:- Cuckoo ( m. )

Crownhill Down:- Dunlin, Sanderling, Cuckoo,

Bolberry Down area:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, Whitethroat

Cadover area:- Tawny Owl, 2 Cuckoo, Stock Dove, Dipper, Redstart, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler

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

Crownhill, Plymouth:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet, Blackcap

Hopes Nose:- 84 Manx Shearwater, Turnstone, Arctic Skua, 3 Common Dolphin, Grey Seal

Berry Head:- Small Blue Butterfly

Braunton Burrows:- Grizzled Skipper, Brown Argus

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16.5.23, Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Lydford:- 2 Swallow

North Molton:- Spotted Flycatcher

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Merrivale:- Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Spoonbill

Princetown:- Swallow, 3 House Martin

Hatch Bridge, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Swift, 5 Swallow, 12 Sand Martin

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- Blue Headed Wagtail ( m. )

Rver Otter:- 4 Swift, Kingfisher, 8+ Swallow, 8+ House Martin, Jay, 3 Grey Wagtail, 6 Blackcap, Reed Warbler, 7+ Chiffchaff, 3 Reed Bunting, Banded Demoiselle, 4+ Azure Damselfly

Stover:- Dingy Skipper

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15.5.23, Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Avocet

Okehampton:- Raven

East Charleton:- 3 Swift

Beer Head:- 25 Common Scoter

Topsham:- RED KITE ( over )

Sidmouth:- 10 Swallow, 9 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 7 Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Hooken Cliffs, Beer:- Wood White Butterfly

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14.5.23, Hunt Tor:- Raven

Black-a-Tor Copse area:- Cuckoo

Meldon:- 3 Swallow

Tiger Marsh, Lydford:- 3 Swallow

Cadover:- Cuckoo

Crownhill Down:- 2+ Tree Pipit

Holne Moor:- Grasshopper Warbler

Warleigh Point:- Tawny Owl

River Walkham:- 5 Dipper

Sidmouth:- 3 Swift

Tavy Estuary:- 2 Whimbrel, Cuckoo, 3 Wheatear, 2 Sedge Warbler, 3 Reed Warbler

Berry Head:- 14 Small Blue Butterfly, Wall Brown, Small Copper, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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13.5.23, West Charleton Marsh:- 2 Egyptian Goose

Plympton:- 3 Swift

Colyton:- RED KITE ( over )

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

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Spoonbill, 6 Hobby

Black-a-Tor Copse area:- 3 Cuckoo, Redstart, 3 Wheatear

Sidmouth:- 2 Swift

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 5 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Hare, 5+ Pipistrelle

Countisbury:- 31 RED KITE, Cuckoo, Garden Warbler, Small Copper

Berry Head:- 6 Small Blue Butterfly, 6 Holly Blue, 3 Wall Brown, Silver Y Moth

Aish Tor:- 40+ Pearl Bordered Fritillary

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12.5.23, South Milton Ley:- 3 Swift, 4 Swallow, House Martin, 4+ Blackcap, 3 Reed Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting, 2 Beautiful Demoiselle

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swift, Blackcap

Challacombe Farm:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo, 2 Raven, 2 Redstart, 2 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 3 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 10 Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher, Siskin

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Spoonbill, 2 Hobby, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Wembury:- VAGRANT EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( m. ), 16 Turnstone, Clouded Yellow, 2 Green Hairstreak

Miltor Mator, Teignbridge:- 2 Grizzled Skipper

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11.5.23, Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot:- Cuckoo ( m. )

Shipley Bridge:- Cuckoo, 12 Swallow, Mistle Thrush

Lydford:- 2 Swallow

Kingsbridge:- 6+ Swift, Blackcap

Black Down, Mary Tavy:- 3 Swallow

Meldon:- 2 Swallow

Bull Point:- BEE EATER ( over S., 11:25 ), Hobby, 17 Swift, 830 Swallow, 259 House Martin, 3 Sand Martin

Dawlish Warren:- 2 VAGRANT EMPEROR DRAGONFLY

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10.5.23, Noss Mayo:- Swift, 8 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. )

Aveton Gifford:- Swift

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 110 Manx Shearwater, Pochard ( f. ), 2 Swallow, Wheatear

South Huish:- Teal, 12 Swift, 10 Swallow, 20+ House Martin, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler

Cadover:- Cuckoo, Swallow, 7+ Sand Martin, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Mansands:- NIGHT HERON ( briefly )

Blackhole Marsh:- Short Eared Owl

Sidmouth:- 5 Great Northern Diver, 9 Whimbrel

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9.5.23, Berry Head:- Whimbrel

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Spoonbill, 7 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 6 Swallow, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift

Noss Mayo:- Jay, Blackcap ( m. )

Topsham:- Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, House Martin, 2 Willow Warbler

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8.5.23, Noss Mayo:- Swift

Hopes Nose:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 145 Manx Shearwater, 8 Puffin, 3 Whimbrel, 13 Dunlin, Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua, Swift, 65+ Swallow, Harbour Porpoise, Common Dolphin, 2 Grey Seal

Clennon Ponds, Paignton:- 2 Reed Warbler

Wotter:- STRIPED HAWKMOTH

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7.5.23, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 4 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Kingsbridge:- Swift, 2 Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Spoonbill, Garganey, Ruff, 2 Hobby, Little Gull, 8 Swallow, Blackcap, 3 Sedge Warbler, 5 Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Saltern Cove, Paignton:- Whimbrel

Okehampton area:- Swallow, Raven

Buckfastleigh:- 18+ Swift

West Charleton Marsh:- Cuckoo

Sidbury:- 2 Swift, 3 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 4 Siskin

Brixham:- STRIPED HAWKMOTH

Ramshorn Down:- 8+ Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 2 Broad Bodied Chaser

Seaton:- STRIPED HAWKMOTH

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6.5.23, Dawlish:- 4 Swift

Wembury:- 26 Sanderling, 5 Dunlin, 5 Whimbrel, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Turnstone, Grey Plover, Garden Warbler

Torquay:- 5 Swift

Okehampton:- Raven

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Challacombe Farm:- Redstart, Whinchat, Garden Warbler

Sidbury:- 2 Swift

Hopes Nose:- 91 Manx Shearwater, 6 Whimbrel, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Arctic Skua, Swift, 11 Swallow, Whitethroat, 2 Grey Seal

Wotter:- STRIPED HAWKMOTH

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5.5.23, Dawlish Warren:- 2 RED KITE, RED SPOTTED BLUETHROAT ( m., nr. golf course, briefly ), Gadwall

Wembury Point:- Grey Plover, 6 Whimbrel, Dunlin, 4 Sanderling, 7 Turnstone

Cadover:- Cuckoo, 5+ Swallow, Willow Warbler

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

Modbury:- Swallow, House Martin

Dartington Hall:- Green Woodpecker, Swift, 2 Blacckcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Yennadon Down:- 3 Roe Deer

Wrey Cleave, Moretonhampstead:- Brimstone Moth

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4.5.23, Yarner Woods:- 2 Garden Warbler, 6+ Pied Flycatcher, 2 Siskin

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo, 2 Redstart

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7 Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Manx Shearwater, 8 Common Scoter, 2 Teal, 5 Turnstone, Ringed Plover, Whimbrel, Sanderling, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Little Tern, 10 Swallow, House Martin

South Huish:- GARGANEY ( m. ), 12 Teal, 7 Bar Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, 60 Swallow, 15 House Martin, 7 Sand Martin, 2 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Chelston, Torquay:- RED KITE ( over )

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( Lower Ley, off Dipping Platform )

Colyton:- RED KITE ( over ), Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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3.5.23, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( Lower Ley, off Dipping Platform )

Ideford Common:- RED KITE ( 15:10 )

South Huish:- Swift

Blackhole Marsh:- 4 Wood Sandpiper

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Manx Shearwater, 29 Common Scoter, 11 Whimbrel, 20 Bar Tailed Godwit, Wheatear, Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Holly Blue

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2.5.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone / South Milton:- 2 Swift, 15+ Swallow, 3+ House Martin, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Soussons / Postbridge:- Cuckoo, 3 Swallow

Bench Tor / Venford:- 2 Cuckoo

Slapton:- Whimbrel, 4 Wheatear, 3 Reed Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Spoonbill, 4 Whimbrel, 25+ Swift, Hobby, 3 Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting, Large Red Damselfly

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

Aish Tor area:- 3 Pearl Bordered Fritillary

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1.5.23, Sidmouth:- Purple Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper

Berry Head:- Whitethroat

Venford Reservoir:- Green Woodpecker, 3+ Cuckoo, 3 Swift, 10+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Raven, Blackcap, 3 Willow Warbler, 4 Crossbill

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Emsworthy / Holwell:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo, Stock Dove, 10+ Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 6 Chifchaff, 10 Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest, Reed Bunting

Crediton:- Green Woodpecker

Plympton:- Brimstone Moth, Oak Tree Pug, Waved Umber, Brindled Beauty

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30.4.23, Ottery St. Mary:- Swift

Bull Point:- Whimbrel, 2 Wheatear, 3 Tree Pipit, Whitethroat, 6 Redpoll

Berry Head:- 8 Whimbrel, 5 Swallow, 20+ Wheatear, Redstart ( f. ), Sedge Warbler, 3 Whinchat

Slapton:- Whimbrel, Greenshank, 5 Wheatear

Beesands:- 8 Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 6 Reed Warbler

Start Point:- Ring Ouzel, Grey Plover, 5 Wheatear, Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler

Wembury Point:- Whitethroat

Sourton:- Swallow

Two Bridges:- Cuckoo, 3 Swallow

Meldon:- Swallow

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 2 Siskin

Hexworthy:- Cuckoo, House Martin

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Spoonbill, 2 Hobby, 27+ Wheatear

Hopes Nose:- Whimbrel, 6 Sandwich Tern, Hobby, 130+ Swallow, House Martin, 3+ Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 5+ Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher ( f. ), Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Grey Seal

Topsham Recreation Ground:- CATTLE EGRET, Wheatear, Whinchat, Common Seal

Holne Moor:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 2 Roe Deer

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29.4.23, Plymouth Sound:- BLACK GUILLEMOT ( s/pl., off Drake's Island ), 2+ Sandwich Tern

Dawlish Warren:- Wheatear

Ottery St. Mary:- Garden Warbler

Berry Head:- 4 Wheatear

Brixham:- 9 Swift

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Spoonbill, 5 Whimbrel, 2 Hobby, 17 Swift, 25 House Martin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Elburton:- Swift

Torquay:- 2 Tawny Owl

Wembury Point:- 5 Whimbrel, 3 Red Legged Partridge, 2 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 6 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Clouded Yellow, Small Copper

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 5 Eider, 8 Whimbrel, 3 Sandwich Tern, 10+ Swallow, 4 Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat, Harbour Porpoise

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28.4.23, Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter, 2 Sandwich Tern, 2 Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail ( m. ), White Wagtail

South Huish:- Pintail ( m. ), 20+ Swallow, 3 House Martin, Raven, Blackcap, 4 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Trendlebeare:- 2 Swift

Beer Head:- TURTLE DOVE, RED KITE, Redstart ( f. )

Yarner Woods:- 2 Swift, 4 Tree Pipit, 3 Whitethroat, Redstart, 11 Willow Warbler, 8 Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher ( nr. car park pond ), 2 Redpoll

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Spoonbill, 300 Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Hopes Nose:- 3 Swallow, Sedge Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler

Dawlish Warren:- 50 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 56 Sandwich Tern, Yellow Wagtail, Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Milton Abbot:- 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin

Plymouth Sound:- BLACK GUILLEMOT ( off Drake's Island ), 6+ Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- 9 Swift, 7 Swallow, 6 House Martin, White Wagtail, 2 Whitethroat

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27.4.23, Dawlish Warren:- 280 Dunlin, Grasshopper Warbler, Sedge Warbler, 31 Whitethroat

Start Point:- 2 Whimbrel, 3 Swift, Redstart, 30+ Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 3 Grasshopper Warbler, 30+ Whitethroat, 30+ Willow Warbler

Berry Head:- 2 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, 12+ Willow Warbler

Sharkham:- Swift, Whinchat, Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

Seaton Marshes:- NIGHT HERON ( Borrow Pit, briefly )

Bull Point:- Swift, 182 Swallow, 52 House Martin, 27 Sand Martin, 6 Wheatear, 3 Tree Pipit, 6 Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, 11 Whitethroat, 5 Sedge Warbler, 13 Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher

Broadsands:- 2 Common Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- Cuckoo

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26.4.23, Shaldon:- 4 Swallow

Cadover:- 5 Swallow, 10+ Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, 5+ Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 70 Manx Shearwater, 13 Common Scoter, Bar Tailed Godwit, 9 Whimbrel, Little Gull ( 1 s. ), 3 Swallow, Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail, Whitethroat

South Milton Ley:- Grasshopper Warbler

Hopes Nose:- 11 Manx Shearwater, 5 Whimbrel

Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 3 Spoonbill, 5 Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier, 2 Swift, 100+ Swallow / House Martin / Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Wembury:- 11+ Whimbrel, Grey Plover, Bar Tailed Godwit, 6+ Whitethroat

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25.4.23, South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 9 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Reed Warbler, 3 Sedge Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Roe Deer

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 7 Whimbrel, 6 Turnstone, 2 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 2 Wheatear, 10+ Rock Pipit

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat

Yarner Woods:- Tree Pipit, Redstart, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, 3 Pied Flycatcher, 2 Siskin

Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, 4 Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. )

Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo, 10+ Swallow, Dipper, 2 Redstart, 3 Chiffchaff, 5+ Willow Warbler, 2 Redpoll

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Whimbrel, 15 Sandwich Tern

Warren House:- Cuckoo, 3 Raven, 6+ Willow Warbler

Beer Head:- 3 Wheatear, Redstart, Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes:- Hobby

Black Hole Marsh:- RED KITE, 2 Ruff, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper

Sidbury:- Red Leg Partridge, Tawny Owl, 6 Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Whimbrel

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK, Pochard

Wembury Point:- 4 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper

24.4.23, Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Ruff

Okehampton:- Blackcap ( m. )

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, Pintail ( m. ), 26 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, 10+ Swallow, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff

Broadsands:- 2 Whimbrel

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Red Throated Diver, 26 Manx Shearwater, 4 Whimbrel, 8 Turnstone, Ringed Plover, Sanderling, 2 Dunlin, 2 Arctic Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Spoonbill

Topsham:- Hobby

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, VAGRANT EMPEROR DRAGONFLY

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23.4.23, Berry Head:- Whimbrel, 7 Swallow, 5 House Martin, 3 Wheatear, Whinchat, Redstart, Grasshopper Warbler, 4 Whitethroat, 20+ Willow Warbler

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, 11 Swallow, 3 Sand Martin, Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting

Holne Moor:- Grasshopper Warbler

Taw Estuary:- Greenshank, 61 Whimbrel, 19 Bar Tailed Godwit, Swift, 90 Sand Martin, 11 Sedge Warbler, 7 Whitethroat

Dartmouth:- 5+ House Martin, 2 Jay, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Colyford Common:- HARRIER sp. ( presumed MONTAGU'S or PALLID, nr. A3052 )

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- Redstart, Whitethroat

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Challacombe:- Swallow

Black Hill, Haytor:- Cuckoo

North Bovey:- Jay

Beesands:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK

Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, 2 Red Deer

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Whimbrel, 6 Sandwich Tern, 10+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 2 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat, 4+ Chiffchaff, 8+ Willow Warbler, Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

Start Point:- 3 Whimbrel, 2 Wheatear, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler, Roe Deer

nr. Jay's Grave, Manaton:- Roe Deer

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22.4.23, Bull Point:- OSPREY ( over, 10:30 ), Redstart, 15 Wheatear, 40 Blackcap, 8 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, 3 Grasshopper Warbler, 30 Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET, Garganey ( m. ), Little Ringed Plover, 3 Spoonbill, Ruff

South Huish:- Pintail ( m. ), Shoveler ( m. ), 32 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, 52 Swallow, 10 Sand Martin, 6 House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 10 Manx Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 9 Turnstone, 6 Whimbrel, Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit

Okehampton:- Raven

Mansands:- Blackcap, 3+ Reed Warbler

Beesands:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Pochard, Gadwall, Swallow, Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, 5 Sandwich Tern, 6 Swallow

Slapton:- Black Throated Diver, Great Northern Diver, 2 Whimbrel, 5 Sandwich Tern, 6 Reed Warbler

West Charleton Marsh:- Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 6 Snipe, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler

Seaton Seafront:- 23 Manx Shearwater, 5 Whimbrel

Bellever area:- Cuckoo, Swallow, Raven, 2 Jay, 5 Roe Deer

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21.4.23, Crownhill Down:- 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, 4 Ringed Plover, Cuckoo, 7 Wheatear, Tree Pipit

Topsham:- Swift, House Martin

Okehampton:- Raven

Teignmouth:- RED KITE ( over )

Dawlish Warren:- Whinchat

Axe Estuary:- Bar Tailed Godwit, Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat

Aveton Gifford:- Shoveler, Common Sandpiper

Beesands:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Thurlestone Bay:- Black Throated Diver, Great Northern Diver, 23 Bar Tailed Godwit, 11 Whimbrel, 10 Turnstone, 2 Swallow, 2 Wheatear

South Huish:- 34 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), Pintail ( m. ), Dunlin, Snipe, 4 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 2 Wheatear, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

South Milton Ley:- 4 Swallow, 4 Blackcap, 10 Chiffchaff, Pied Flycatcher ( f. )

Axmouth:- OSPREY

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 4 Roe Deer

Slapton:- Black Throated Diver, Reed Bunting, Large Red Damselfly

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20.4.23, Beer Head:- HOOPOE ( briefly ), Wheatear, Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Seaton Marshes:- Mandarin, Swift, Whinchat ( m. )

Topsham:- Whimbrel, Grasshopper Warbler

Seaton Seafront:- 4 Whimbrel, Redstart ( m. ), 2 Wheatear

Exminster Marshes:- 40+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 50+ Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Whimbrel, Knot

Colyton:- 2+ Hobby

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- Redstart

Bridestowe:- 5 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter, 22 Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Whimbrel, Greenshank, 14 Turnstone, 2 Ringed Plover, Swallow, 5 White Wagtail

South Huish:- 8 Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 3 Raven, Blackcap

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- 2 Redstart, 3 Wheatear, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Bull Point:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 2 c.y. ), Whimbrel, Sandwich Tern, 86 House Martin, 13 Tree Pipit, 2 Yellow Wagtail, 9 Wheatear

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19.4.23, Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Axe Estuary:- Common Sandpiper, Grasshopper Warbler

Seaton Marshes:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( f. ), Mandarin ( m. ), 3 Greenshank, Grey Plover, Whimbrel

South Huish:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 26 Teal, 40+ Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 20+ Swallow, 5 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, White Wagtail ( m. ), Wheatear, Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 11 Common Scoter, 540 Bar Tailed Godwit, 160 Whimbrel, 12 Turnstone, 2 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, Sanderling, Grey Plover, 8 Sandwich Tern, Swift, 5 Swallow, 3 White Wagtail

Brixton:- Swallow

Beardon, Lydford:- 2 Swallow

Lopwell / Maristow:- 4 Greenshank, 2 Swallow, 6 Raven, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Topsham:- 34 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 2,500+ Sand Martin, Common Seal

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18.4.23, Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Red Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter, 2 Gadwall, 17+ Whimbrel, 16 Turnstone, Sanderling, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Wheatear, White Wagtail

South Huish:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 20+ Teal, 2 Little Ringed Plover, Swallow, 3 House Martin, 2 Raven, Wheatear, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Crownhill Down:- Whimbrel, Cuckoo, Tree Pipit, 4 Wheatear, 6 Chiffchaff, 12 Willow Warbler

Slapton:- Grasshopper Warbler ( m., nr. pillbox )

Beer Head:- 3 Redstart ( 2 m., f. ), Blackcap, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Mandarin, Bar Tailed Godwit, Knot, Dunlin, Grey Plover, Sand Martin, House Martin, 3 Wheatear, Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes:- LITTLE BITTERN ( ad., nr. Fisherman's car park )

Cadover area:- Cuckoo, Sand Martin, Grasshopper Warbler, 3+ Willow Warbler

Emsworthy area:- Redstart ( m. ), 2+ Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Gallows Gate, Torbay Ring Rd.:- RED KITE ( 16:12 )

Aveton Gifford:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Seaton Marshes:- BLACK WINGED STILT, 2 Little Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover

Headland Warren:- Whinchat, 2 Wheatear

Colyford Common:- 9 Whimbrel

Yarner Woods:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 6 Pied Flycatcher

Warren House / Challacombe:- Cuckoo, 5 Swallow, Raven, 3 Wheatear, 3 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 20 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

West Charleton Marsh:- 4 Teal, 2+ Blackcap, Reed Warbler, Holly Blue

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17.4.23, Seaton Marshes:- BLACK WINGED STILT

Bicton Park Lake:- NIGHT HERON

Colyford Common:- Grasshopper Warbler, Reed Warbler

Beer Head:- Grasshopper Warbler, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 12 Swallow, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 4+ Chiffchaff

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- 2 Teal, Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler, 9+ Chiffchaff, 1+ Willow Warbler, Firecrest

nr. Allercombe:- RED KITE ( 11:45, over A30 )

Brixham:- OSPREY ( over )

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- 2 Swallow, Whinchat ( m. ), 4 Wheatear, 2 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Smithaleigh:- 5 Swallow

Exmouth:- RED KITE ( over, 17:00 )

River Avon, Loddiswell:- 2 Swallow, Jay, Dipper, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Hatch Bridge, Aveton Gifford:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

South Huish:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Little Ringed Plover, 26 Teal, 2 Dunlin, 17 Swallow, Sand Martin, 8 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 109 Common Scoter, 17 Turnstone, 30 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Whimbrel, Grey Plover, Ringed Plover, 5 Sandwich Tern, 3 Wheatear

Gara Bridge:- 3 Swallow, House Martin, 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, 4+ Siskin

Slapton:- Black Throated Diver, 4 Great Northern Diver, 32 Common Scoter, 30+ Tufted Duck, 2 Whimbrel, 2+ Green Sandpiper, 8 Sandwich Tern, 20+ Swallow, Raven,  Wheatear, Whitethroat, 7 Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler ( m. ), 20+ Reed Warbler, 4 Willow Warbler, 20+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting, Firecrest, Grey Seal

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16.4.23, Chillington:- Swallow, Jay

Slapton:- Black Throated Diver, 20+ Common Scoter, 20+ Tufted Duck, 4 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Wheatear, 10+ Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff, 7 Willow Warbler

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Shoveler, 3 Greenshank, 2 Jay, 25+ Swallow, Reed Warbler

Start Point:- Whimbrel, Wheatear, Blackcap, 7 Willow Warbler

Berry Head:- 4 Wheatear

Seaton Marshes:- BLACK WINGED STILT

Teign Estuary:- Spotted Redshank ( Passage House )

Soar:- 4 Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Labrador Bay:- 3 Green Woodpecker, 3 Stock Dove, 7 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler

South Huish:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Budleigh Salterton:- Green Sandpiper, 2 Whimbrel

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Manx Shearwater, 25 Common Scoter, Sandwich Tern, 8 Swallow

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15.4.23, South Huish:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 20+ Teal, Swallow, House Martin, Raven, White Wagtail, 4 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Newton Abbot:- NIGHT HERON ( ad., Jetty Marsh Reserve, early a.m. until flushed )

Morleigh:- 2 Swallow

Gara Bridge:- House Martin, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 4 Marsh Tit

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Blackcap, 3+ Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Dawlish Warren:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Short Eared Owl, 2 Eider, Whimbrel, Sandwich Tern, Common Tern

Slapton:- Black Throated Diver, Great Northern Diver, 25 Common Scoter, 2 Pochard, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow, Wheatear

Thurlestone:- Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Egyptian Goose

Bowcombe Creek:- 4 Greenshank

Cadover / Crownhill Down area:- 5 Sand Martin, 18 Wheatear, 2 Redstart, Tree Pipit, 7 Chiffchaff, 12 Willow Warbler, 4 Reed Bunting

Exmouth:- Grey Plover, 4 Whimbrel

East Soar:- Whitethroat

Clennon Valley Lakes:- GARGANEY ( m. )

Hope's Nose:- 6 Common Scoter, 2 Eider, Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, 4 Swallow, 4 Wheatear, 4 Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise

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14.4.23, Newton Abbot:- NIGHT HERON ( ad., Jetty Marsh Reserve )

Okehampton:- Blackcap ( m. )

Ilsington:- Redpoll, 2 Siskin

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( ad., N. of Lime Kiln car park )

South Huish:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 24 Teal, Snipe, 35 Swallow, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter, 16 Turnstone, 4 Whimbrel ( in off ), 3 Sandwich Tern

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13.4.23, Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( ad., N. of Lime Kiln car park )

South Huish:- GULL BILLED TERN ( 08:00 ), 23 Teal, 5 Raven, 4+ Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- Green Woodpecker, 15 Swallow, House Martin, 12 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Venford Brook:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Newton Ferrers:- 2 Siskin

Ilsington:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Hembury Woods:- 4 Mistle Thrush, 5+ Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 6 Ringed Plover, 3 Sandwich Tern, 250 Swallow, 200 Sand Martin, Rock Pipit

Wembury:- 2 Swallow, 2 Roe Deer, 2 Adder

Gara Bridge:- 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Mistle Thrush, 3 Dipper, 4 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 5+ Siskin, Roe Deer

Dawlish Warren:- Vagrant Emperor Dragonfly

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12.4.23, Lower Otter Restoration Project:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( ad., N. of Lime Kiln car park ), 2 Whimbrel, 20 Sand Martin

South Huish:- GULL BILLED TERN ( showing on & off ), 2 Mediterranean Gull, Little Gull, Arctic Tern, 8 Sandwich Tern

Seaton Seafront:- 8 Sandwich Tern

Black Hole Marsh:- Green Sandpiper

Paignton Harbour:- 6 Sandwich Tern

Sidmouth:- 3 Mediterranean Gull, 100+ Sandwich Tern

Hope's Nose:- 4 Manx Shearwater, 3 Sandwich Tern, Swallow

Ashburton:- Blackcap, Goldcrest

Hope Cove:- 3 Manx Shearwater, Arctic Skua, 12 Sandwich Tern

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11.4.23, South Huish:- GULL BILLED TERN ( showing on & off )

Hope's Nose:- Manx Shearwater, 5 Sandwich Tern

Burrator:- Raven, Jay

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( ad., N. of Lime Kiln car park )

Kingston:- Hare

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10.4.23, South Huish:- GULL BILLED TERN ( showing on & off )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Crownhill Down:- 80 Sand Martin, Tree Pipit, 3 Chiffchaff, 4+ Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Gara Bridge:- Swallow, Dipper, 3+ Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( ad., N. of Lime Kiln car park ), 9+ Black Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Whimbrel, Green Sandpiper

Beer Head:- Redstart ( m. )

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, 2 House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Tern

Teignmouth:- ALPINE SWIFT ( St. Michaels Church, to roost )

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9.4.23, Lower Otter Restoration Project:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( ad., N. of Lime Kiln car park )

South Huish:- GULL BILLED TERN ( briefly14:30 & 18:45 ), 20+ Teal, 2 Dunlin, 4 Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 2+ Wheatear

Cadover area:- 2 Goosander, Snipe, Swallow, 3 Sand Martin, 8 Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaff, 11+ Willow Warbler

Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 2+ Tree Pipit, 3 Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, 8+ Willow Warbler, 3 Pied Flycatcher ( m. ), Marsh Tit, 10+ Siskin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Blackcap ( m. ), Pied Flycatcher

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- BONAPARTE'S GULL ( ad., 12:00-13:00 the flew down river )

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 3 Manx Shearwater, 70 Common Scoter, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 9+ Sandwich Tern, 8+ Rock Pipit

Sidbury / Harcombe:- 2 Jay, Dipper, 3 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Roe Deer

South Milton Ley:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, 10+ Chiffchaff, 2 Roe Deer

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8.4.23, Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- Green Woodpecker, 1+ Redstart, 2 Tree Pipit, 4+ Chiffchaff, 3+ Willow Warbler, 2 Pied Flycatcher, Marsh Tit, 6+ Redpoll

Exe Estuary:- Wheatear, Reed Bunting

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( ad., N. of Lime Kiln car park ), 2 Green Sandpiper

Kenton:- RED KITE ( over )

Newton Abbot:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( Aller Park )

Meldon Quarry:- Green Woodpecker, Redstart ( m.), 3+ Chiffchaff, 2+ Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill, 43 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Knot, Wheatear, 2 Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler

Brixham:- RED KITE ( over )

Bull Point:- 22 Swallow, 41 Sand Martin, 3 Tree Pipit, 16 Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, Chiffchaff, 14 Willow Warbler

Hembury Woods:- Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 4 Blackcap, 8 Willow Warbler

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

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7.4.23, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( Ireland Bay ), GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Pochard, 2 Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( ad., N. of Lime Kiln car park ), Green Sandpiper

Cadover area:- 3 Tufted Duck, Swallow, 5 Sand Martin, 5 Wheatear, Tree Pipit, 3 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler, 5 Reed Bunting

South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, 4 Chiffchaff

Yarner Woods:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 3 Blackcap, 10+ Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 3 Pied Flycatcher ( m. ), 3 Siskin, Holly Blue

Blackslade Mire / Pil Tor:- 70+ Golden Plover, 3 Swallow, Raven, 3 Wheatear

Sidbury:- 2 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 4 Siskin, 2 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Roe Deer

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6.4.23, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Dawlish Warren:- Swallow, 2 Willow Warbler

Gara Bridge:- 3 House Martin, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit, 3 Siskin

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, 5 Greenshank, Marsh Harrier, 100+ Swalllow / Sand Martin

Hallsands:- RED KITE ( over N. )

Three Beaches, Paignton:- 2 Swallow

Noss Mayo:- 2 House Martin

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( ad., N. of Lime Kiln car park )

Brixham:- RED KITE ( over S.W. )

Ilsington:- 3 Swallow, 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin, Fox

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5.4.23, Churchstow:- Swallow

South Huish:- 20+ Teal, 2 Green Sandpiper, Snipe, Raven, 5+ Chiffchaff

Slapton:- Reed Warbler

Cadover:- 10 Tufted Duck, Raven, Willow Warbler

Exminster Canal:- Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Spoonbill, 4 Little Ringed Plover

Bellever:- 2 Roe Deer

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4.4.23, Neadon Cleave:- Redstart ( m. ), Pied Flycatcher

Plym Estuary:- 5 GARGANEY ( 4 m., f., briefly nr. Point Cottage ), Swallow

Bigbury:- RED KITE ( over fields to N. )

Axe Estuary:- 2 OSPREY

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

Exmouth:- OSPREY ( over, late morning )

Stover:- PURPLE HERON, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 50+ Sand Martin, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- 20+ Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall, 5 Shoveler, 5 Wigeon, Kingfisher, 2 Stock Dove, 6+ Raven, 2 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 6+ Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler

Teignmouth:- 3 RED KITE ( over ), 2 ALPINE SWIFT ( St. Michaels Church, to roost )

Seaton Seafront:- 3 GARGANEY

St. Marychurch:- Raven, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chifchaff, Willow Warbler

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3.4.23, Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 5+ Sandwich Tern

South Milton:- 2 Jay, Grey Wagtail

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Colyton:- RED KITE ( over )

Stover:- PURPLE HERON, 2 Roe Deer

Bull Point:- Swallow, 4 Wheatear, 9 Blackcap, 11 Chiffchaff, 7 Willow Warbler, Siskin

Topsham:- RED KITE

Hemerdon:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Dipper, 8 Chiffchaff

Bantham Cross, nr. Aveton Gifford:- HOOPOE ( 14:45,E. over fields, not relocated )

Hope's Nose:- 5 Eider, Common Scoter, Sandwich Tern

Exminster Marshes:- Common Sandpiper, Chiffchaff

Ilsington:- Swallow, Chiffchaff

Powder Mills:- Mistle Thrush

Postbridge:- Raven

South Huish:- 22+ GARGANEY ( 4 m., 4 f. ), HOOPOE ( reported in private garden ), 20+ Teal, Shoveler, +2 Swallow, 2 Raven, 5+ Chiffchaff, Stoat

Headland Warren:- 4 Red Deer

Plympton:- Hebrew Character Moth, Scorched Carpet, Double Striped Pug

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2.4.23, Crownhill Down:- 7 Wheatear, Willow Warbler ( m. )

South Huish:- Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Swallow, Sand Martin, 3 Willow Warbler

Hope's Nose- 2 Eider, Common Scoter, Whimbrel, Wheatear, Siskin

Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin

Stover:- PURPLE HERON

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- CATTLE EGRET ( over ), 3+ Chiffchaff, 2 Roe Deer

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 2 Common Seal

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1.4.23, Labrador Bay:- Merlin ( f. )

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, Sand Martin,. Willow Warbler

Tamerton Foliot / Warleigh Point:- Spoonbill

Teignmouth:- ALPINE SWIFT ( to roost on St. Michaels Church )

Berry Head:- Black Redstart, Rock Pipit, Holly Blue

Slapton:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, CATTLE EGRET, 3 Sandwich Tern, 4 Swallow, 100 Sand Martin, 10+ Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting, 4 Common Lizard

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31.3.23, Teignmouth:- 2 ALPINE SWIFT ( seafront )

Topsham:- Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, 9 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler

River Dart:- OSPREY ( nr. Dittisham )

Exmouth:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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30.3.23, Yarner Woods:- Raven, 3+ Chiffchaff, 2 Marsh Tit, 10+ Siskin

Loddiswell:- 4 Swallow ( Avon Mill cafe )

Sidmouth Seafront:- Wheatear

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Goosander, Sand Martin, 3 Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( m. ), 100+ Sand Martin, Water Pipit, Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down area:- 2 Golden Plover, Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 100+ Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, Reed Bunting

Ludwell Valley, Exeter:- Kingfisher, Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Torquay:- 2 Willow Warbler

Otterton:- Black Throated Diver, Willow Warbler, Cirl Bunting

Teignmouth:-  3 ALPINE SWIFT ( St. Michaels Church, to roost )

Dawlish Warren:- 11 Sandwiich Tern, Swallow, Chiffchaff

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29.3.23, Teignmouth:-  ALPINE SWIFT ( St. Michaels Church )

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Stokeley Bay ), RING NECK DUCK ( m., Torcross ), 5+ Sandwich Tern, 500+ Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear

Beesands:- Gadwall, 12+ Tufted Duck, 60+ Sand Martin, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Reed Bunting

Plympton:- 4 Sand Martin

Topsham:- Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler

Wrafton Pond:- 50 Sand Martin

Saltpill:- 2 Swallow, 50+ Sand Martin

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Dawlish Warren:- Willow Warbler, Water Vole

Bowcombe Creek:- Raven, 3 Roe Deer

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28.3.23, Croyde:- HOOPOE ( Middleborough Lane )

Ashburton:- Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet

Exe Estuary:- 20+ CATTLE EGRET

Teignmouth:-  ALPINE SWIFT ( to roost on St. Michaels Church )

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Great Northern Diver, 4 Sandwich Tern, Marsh Harrier, 2 Swallow, 20+ Sand Martin

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27.3.23, Croyde:- HOOPOE ( Middleborough Lane )

Yarner Woods:- 4+ Raven, 5+ Chiffchaff, 4+ Marsh Tit, 10+ Siskin, 3+ Redpoll

Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill, Marsh Harrier, 2 Willow Warbler

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, 8 Sand Martin

Exmouth:- Sand Martin ( The Marles )

Beer Head:- 2 Wheatear

Fremington Pill:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS, Greenshank, Spotted Redshank, Kingfisher, Sand Martin, 4+ Chiffchaff

Teignmouth:-  ALPINE SWIFT ( to roost on St. Michaels Church )

Powderham:- 16 CATTLE EGRET

nr. Sidbury:- 2 RED KITE ( A3052 nr. Farway junction )

Three Beaches, Torbay:- Orange Tip

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26.3.23, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 Pochard, 20+ Tufted Duck, Gadwall, 5+ Sandwich Tern, 2 Wheatear, Cetti's Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting

Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver

Croyde:- HOOPOE ( Middleborough Lane )

Pork Hill, E. of Tavistock:- RED KITE

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- 3 Water Pipit

Teignmouth:- 3 ALPINE SWIFT ( out from roost on St. Michaels Church, 1 returned to roost at 18:50 )

Noss Mayo:- 4 Jay, 3 Blackcap ( 2 m. f. )

Dawlish Warren:- ICELAND GULL, Wheatear

Dawlish Countryside Park:- ALPINE SWIFT, Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill, Brent Goose, Tufted Duck, Grey Plover, Golden Plover, Knot, Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, 2 Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl, 100+ Sand Martin

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25.3.23,  Dawlish Country Park / Dawlish:- 2 ALPINE SWIFT

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Fingle Bridge, River Teign:- 2 Goosander, 2 Grey Wagtail

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

Croyde:- HOOPOE

Powderham:- 18 CATTLE EGRET

Axminster:- 20 Sand Martin, House Martin

Wrafton Pond:- GARGANEY ( m. )

Teignmouth:- 3 ALPINE SWIFT ( to roost on St. Michaels Church ), Great Northern Diver, 11 Sandwich Tern

Kingsbridge:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( m. )

Clifford Bridge, River Teign:- Goosander

Hope's Nose:- 2 Eider, 4 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart ( m. ), Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Grey Seal, Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise

Marldon:- Hedgehog

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24.3.23,  Dawlish Country Park:- 2 ALPINE SWIFT

Exmouth:- 40+ Turnstone

Topsham:- Spoonbill, Pochard, Spotted Redshank, Knot, Firecrest

Powderham:- 56 CATTLE EGRET

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

Mansands:- Willow Warbler ( m. ), 4 Siskin

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- Sandwich Tern

Teignmouth:- 3 ALPINE SWIFT

Topsham:- Willow Warbler

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23.3.23, Hope Cove:- Arctic Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 35 Teal, Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Nuns Cross Farm, Dartmoor:- 6 Fieldfare

Berry Head:- ALPINE SWIFT, Firecrest

Crownhill Down:- 2 Ringed Plover, Green Woodpecker, 7 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Dawlish Country Park:- 3 ALPINE SWIFT ( over Easdon Ridge )

Labrador Bay:- Brambling ( f. ), 2+ Cirl Bunting

Teignmouth:- ALPINE SWIFT

Trowlesworthy:- 600 Golden Plover, 3 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff

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22.3.23, Exmouth:- ALPINE SWIFT ( 14:50, S. over Courtlands Cross area )

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

Ottery St. Mary:- Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 32 Manx Shearwater, Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Village:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Shoveler, 4 Greenshank

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Sand Martin, 2 Raven

Ringmoor Down:- 150 Golden Plover

Brimsworthy:- 10 Fieldfare

Wigford Down:- 4 Mistle Thrush

Berry Head:- 2 Adder

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21.3.23, Cadover:- 600+ Golden Plover, 2 Sand Martin, 2+ Raven

Dawlish Country Park:- 4 ALPINE SWIFT ( over Easdon Ridge )

Exe Estuary:- 2 ALPINE SWIFT ( 12:00, from Cockwood Steps ), Spotted Redshank

Kenton:- 2 Red Leg Partridge

Goodrington:- Swallow

Berry Head:- ALPINE SWIFT

Teignmouth:- ALPINE SWIFT

Hembury Woods:- 2 Jay, 4 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail

South Huish:- 6 Wigeon, 47 Teal, Stock Dove, Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff

Bull Point:- 9 Manx Shearwater, Sandwich Tern, 3Swallow, 2 House Martin, 40 Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaff

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20.3.23, Totnes:- Barn Owl

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Tawny Owl

Berry Head:- ALPINE SWIFT, Wheatear, 26+ Chiffchaff

Shaldon:- 2 ALPINE SWIFT

Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m. )

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Teignmouth:- 3 ALPINE SWIFT

South Huish:- 3 Wigeon, 35 Teal, 10 Snipe, Swallow, 2 Wheatear, 2 Water Pipit

Slapton:- Grey Plover

Topsham:- 2 ALPINE SWIFT

Axe Estuary:- 3 Tufted Duck, Dunlin, Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull, 20 Sand Martin

Fremington Quay:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS, Spotted Redshank, 2 Greenshank

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19.3.23, Berry Head:- ALPINE SWIFT

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Kingsbridge:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( m. )

Dawlish:- 3 Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, 2 Cirl Bunting

Plym Estuary:- Grey Plover, 4 Wheatear

Yarner Woods:- 1+ Firecrest

Slapton:- CATTLE EGRET, Willow Warbler ( m. )

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- Wheatear, 9 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Thurlestone:- 2 Wheatear, Blackcap ( m. )

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Pintail, Spotted Redshank, 16 Greenshank, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier, 3 Sand Martin

Trowlesworthy Farm area:- 2 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, Firecrest, Reed Bunting

West Charleton Marsh:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Hope's Nose:- 2 Wheatear

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 5 Hebrew Character Moth, 7 Common Quaker, Small Quaker

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18.3.23, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK, Pochard

Crownhill Down:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- Little Grebe, 3 Red Breasted Merganser,. 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Cetti's Warbler

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GARGANEY ( m. )

Arch Brook, Teign Estuary:- 14 Red Breasted Merganser, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Greenshank

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Great Northern Diver, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- Spoonbill, 30+ Pintail, 4 Pochard, Spotted Redshank, 7 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank, 8 Snipe, 40+ Sand Martin, 6 Chiffchaff, 5 Reed Bunting, Fox

Hope's Nose:- Eider, 22 Common Scoter, Wheatear, Black Redstart, 7 Grey Seal

Exminster Marshes:- Little Grebe, 140+ Wigeon, 2 Tufted Duck, Marsh Harrier, 7 Wheatear ( 5 m., 2 f. ), Cetti's Warbler, 8 Chiffchaff, 4 Reed Bunting ( 2 m., 2 f. ), Brimstone

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Blackcap ( 2 m., f. ), Brimstone, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Bellever:- Adder

Occombe Woods, Paignton:- Brimstone

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17.3.23, Thurlestone Bay:- Wheatear

Bull Point:- ALPINE SWIFT ( 08:12, then flew N.E. ), 3 Swallow, 85+ Sand Martin, 6 Wheatear, Reed Bunting

Berry Head:- Wheatear, Black Redstart, 2 Chiffchaff

Preston, Paignton:- 46 Turnstone

Seaton Marshes:- 90 Sand Martin, Chiffchaff

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GARGANEY ( m. ), 3 Water Pipit

Churston:- Swallow

Dawlish Warren:- Wheatear, Cirl Bunting

Otterton:- CATTLE EGRET, 2 Tawny Owl, Swallow, Beaver

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

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16.3.23, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Golden Plover, 2 Stock Dove, Chiffchaff

Sourton Tor:- 30 Golden Plover

Three Beaches, Paignton:- Wheatear

Otter Estuary / Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 2 c.y. N. of Lime Kiln car park ), GARGANEY ( m. ), Swallow, Sand Martin

Hope's Nose:- 3 Wheatear ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 25 Turnstone, Sanderling

South Huish:- 7 Wigeon, 35 Teal, 6 Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

Ermington:- Tawny Owl

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15.3.23, Bowcombe Creek:- AMERICAN WIGEON ( briefly )

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

Dawlish Warren:- Wheatear ( m. )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 10+ Sand Martin, Wheatear ( m. )

Berry Head:- 5 Wheatear, Grey Wagtail, 8 Redwing

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Bull Point:- Wheatear, Grey Wagtail

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GARGANEY ( m. )

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, 14 Greenshank

Hope's Nose:- 2 Wheatear

Broadsands:- Brent Goose

Ashburton:- Goldcrest, Firecrest

Thurlestone Bay:- ICELAND GULL, 25 Turnstone, 8 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 5 Wigeon, 48 Teal, 3 Snipe

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Marsh Harrier

Powderham Marsh:- 5 Ringed Plover, Greenshank, Marsh Harrier, 4 Stock Dove ( also road casualty Otter )

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14.3.23, Cullompton:- Black Redstart

Cadover:- 5+ Raven, Chifchaff, 2 Reed Bunting

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( nr. Bridge ), 2 Wigeon, 10 Tufted Duck, Water Rail, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- 22 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 5 Wigeon, 32 Teal, Avocet, 3 Snipe

Aveton Gifford:- House Martin

South Milton Ley:- Barn Owl, Tawny Owl

Exminster Marshes:- Little Ringed Plover, 45 Golden Plover, Marsh Harrier, 3 Sand Martin

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Siskin, 4 Roe Deer

Moretonhampstead:- Stoat, Roe Deer, Brimstone

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13.3.23, Ashburton:- 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 4 Pochard, 21+ Pintail, 9+ Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Wigeon, Teal, Spotted Redshank, Ruff, 7 Bar Tailed Godwit, 11 Snipe, 2 Stock Dove, Blackcap

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 2 c.y. ), GARGANEY ( m. ), CATTLE EGRET, Green Sandpiper

Berry Head:- Sooty Shearwater, 23 Manx Shearwater, Great Skua, Little Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

Paignton:- RED KITE ( over S/S.W., 07:45 )

Plymbridge:- Goosander ( f. ). Mandarin, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap ( m. )

Darts Farm, Topsham:- Reed Bunting

Plympton:- 3 Common Quaker, Early Grey

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12.3.23, Ashburton:- Firecrest

South Huish:- 7 Wigeon, 50 Teal, Avocet, 8 Mediterranean Gull ( also of interest 2 hirundines, presumably Sand Martin )

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

Dawlish Warren:- Firecrest

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Mediterranean Gull

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Blackcap ( m. ), Goldcrest

Tiverton:- Brambling

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, Ruff

Sidmouth:- Wheatear ( m. )

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 4 Great Northern Diver, Marsh Harrier, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Firecrest

Dartington:- 6 Goosander

Otterton:- 3 Red Leg Partridge, 9 Cirl Bunting, 4 Hare

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GARGANEY ( m. ), Gadwall, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Water Pipit

Shaugh Prior:- 20 March Moth, 6 Small Quaker, 3 Dotted Border, 2 Chestnut, Oak Beauty, Common Quaker

Budleigh Salterton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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11.3.23, South Huish:- 7 Wigeon, 29 Teal, Avocet, Sanderling, Dunlin, Chiffchaff

Ashburton:-2 CATTLE EGRET ( over E. )

Totnes:- Barn Owl

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

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GARGANEY ( m. ), 4 Water Pipit

Hope's Nose:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Eider, 4 Common Scoter

Sidmouth:- 2 Firecrest

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10.3.23, Yealmpton:- 40+ Redwing

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull

Mansands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 5 Tufted Duck

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, 100 Avocet, 200 Golden Plover, 5 Greenshank, 500 Black Tailed Godwit

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GARGANEY ( m. ), Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Water Pipit

Beesands:- 2 Pochard, 2 Teal, 10+ Tufted Duck, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

South Huish:- 7 Wigeon, 34 Teal, Avocet

Colyford:- 2 Sand Martin

Sidmouth:- Firecrest

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9.3.23, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

South Brent:- RED KITE

Black Hole Marsh / Axe Estuary:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Green Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover

Three Beaches, Paignton:- Long Tailed Duck, 30 Common Scoter

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Siskin

Sidmouth:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, 20 Turnstone

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- GARGANEY ( m. )

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

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8.3.23, Plymouth Hoe:- BLACK GUILLEMOT ( off Drake's Island )

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 4 Pochard, Wigeon, Teal, Pintail, 25+ Snipe

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Marsh Harrier, 3 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Firecrest

Lopwell / Maristow:- 6 Little Grebe, 2+ Common Sandpiper, Jay, Grey Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- 11 Avocet

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 9 Siskin

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- 6 Avocet

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7.3.23, Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( in field NW of Slapton Bridge ), 2 Goldeneye ( m., f. ), 20+ Gadwall, 3+ Wigeon, 15+ Tufted Duck

Plymouth Hoe:- BLACK GUILLEMOT ( off Duttons Cafe / Rusty Anchor )

Beesands:- Chiffchaff ( m. )

Exminster Marshes:- Barnacle Goose, 2 Egyptian Goose, Brent Goose, Marsh Harrier

Topsham:- Marsh Harrier

Sherford, nr. Plympton:- 10 CATTLE EGRET ( with cows opposite Serpells )

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

Aveton Gifford:- 3 Teal, 3 Greenshank

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Ringed Plover, Avocet, Greenshank, Little Gull ( 1 w. )

Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard

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6.2.23, Exe Estuary:- Ruff

Plymouth Hoe:- BLACK GUILLEMOT ( Rusty Anchor )

Exmouth Seafront:- 2 Eider ( imm. m. )

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

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- 10+ Water Pipit

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Siskin

Lopwell Dam:- Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper

Exe Estuary:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( imm. ), Common Sandpiper

Topsham:- Spoonbill

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5.3.23, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- CATTLE EGRET ( over ), 2 Stock Dove, Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Greylag, Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl

Axmouth Harbour:- Firecrest

Dawlish Warren:- Red Neck Grebe

Sidmouth:- Firecrest ( m., Cliff Rd. )

nr. Brixham:- 2 Wheatear ( The Grove, Fishcombe )

Sherford, nr. Plympton:- 5 CATTLE EGRET ( with cows opposite Serpells )

Brixton:- 15+ Chiffchaff ( sewage works ), Firecrest ( Winstone Lane )

Topsham:- 2 CRANE ( over E., 13:36 )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 8 Redwing, Blackcap ( f. )

Lopwell Dam:- 4 Little Grebe, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Marsh Tit

Clyst St. Mary:- 2 CRANE ( over S., 07:30 )

West Charleton Marsh:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Plymouth Hoe:- BLACK GUILLEMOT ( Mount Batten / Madeira Rd. )

Plym Estuary:- 2 Dipper, Firecrest

Burrator:- 60 Golden Plover, 3 Crossbill

Hope's Nose:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 2 Eider, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 3 Turnstone, 5 Harbour Porpoise

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4.3.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- 2 Pintail, 2 Water Pipit

Dawlish Warren:- Red Neck Grebe, 9 Common Scoter

Labrador Bay:- 35 Cirl Bunting

Hembury Woods:- 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, 5 Mistle Thrush, 8 Marsh Tit

Cadover:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. )

Brixham Breakwater:- Purple Sandpiper

Exmouth:- 6 Ringneck Parakeet ( Maer Valley )

Hope's Nose:- 4 Red Throated Diver, 2 Eider, 1+ Firecrest, Harbour Porpoise

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3.3.23, Lower Bruckland Ponds:- 2 Siskin

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK, Wigeon, 10+ Tufted Duck, Raven, Cetti's Warbler, 4 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Lopwell / Maristow:- Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, Greenshank

Brixham Breakwater:- Mediterranean Gull, Rock Pipit, Bottle Nose Dolphin

Bridge Marsh:- Colyford:- Greylag

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Brisworthy Plantation:- 3+ Raven, 15 Fieldfare

Dartmouth:- Firecrest ( m., Above Town )

Sherford, nr. Plympton:- 4+ CATTLE EGRET ( with cows opposite Serpells )

Blackawton:- 6+ Redwing

South Huish:- 34 Wigeon, 41 Teal, 7 Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, 5 Lapwing, 9 Snipe, Water Pipit

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2.3.23, Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 5+ Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, 6+ Siskin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Torquay:- HOODED CROW ( Torre Valley Meadow ), Yellow Leg Gull, Black Redstart ( Inner Harbour )

Hope's Nose:- 2 Black Redstart

Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY ( 10:45, over N. ), 3 Greenshank, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail

South Milton Ley:- Grey Wagtail, 44 Chiffchaff, 10 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, 2 Marsh Harrier, Chiffchaff  ( tristis )

Dawlish Warren:- Little Grebe

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

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1.3.23, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 3 Pochard ( m. ), 18+ Tufted Duck, 2 Teal, 3 Raven, 2 Firecrest

Thurlestone Bay:- 11 Common Scoter,

South Huish:- 28 Wigeon, 41 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), 7 Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, 7 Snipe, Raven, 6 Water Pipit

South Milton Ley:- 8 Teal, 30 Fieldfare, Cetti's Warbler, 60+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Cirl Bunting ( m. )

Slapton:- 7 Grey Plover

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, Chiffchaff  ( tristis )

Lympstone:- Scaup ( f., towards Starcross )

North Bovey:- 2 Roe Deer

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28.2.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 3 Pochard ( m. ), 15 Tufted Duck, 5 Teal, 3 Cetti's Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- 6 BEARDED TIT, Brent Goose, Avocet, Dunlin

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

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

Sherford, nr. Plympton:- 6+ CATTLE EGRET ( with cows opposite Serpells )

Hembury Woods:- 4 Marsh Tit

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter, Ringed Plover, 20 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 30 Wigeon, 32 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 7 Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Snipe, 2 Raven, Water Pipit

Cholwichtown Pit, Lee Moor:- 4 Little Grebe, Goldeneye ( f. ), Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, Raven, 10+ Goldcrest, 6 Siskin

Hope's Nose:- 2 Raven

Sidbury:- Mistle Thrush, 1+ Siskin, 4 Roe Deer

Topsham:- 3 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Double Stripe Pug

Torquay- Hummingbird Hawkmoth ( Royal Terrace Gdns,. )

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27.2.23, Crownhill Down:- Stock Dove

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( Aller Park )

Exmouth:- 2 Spoonbill ( Mudbank Lane )

Powderham Park:- 2 Egyptian Goose

Torquay:- HOODED CROW ( Torre Valley Meadow )

Noss Mayo:- Barn Owl, Blackcap ( f. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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

Cranmere Pool:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone Village:- Black Redstart

South Huish:- 30 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Lapwing, 7 Snipe, Marsh Harrier ( f. )

East Mill Tor:- Raven

Roundham Head:- 8+ Common Scoter

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, Red Breasted Merganser ( f. ), 13 Common Scoter, Ringed Plover, 2 Raven, Chiffchaff

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26.2.23, Torquay:- HOODED CROW ( Torre Valley Meadow )

Broadwoodwidger:- RED KITE

Exmouth:- 2 Spoonbill

Brayford:- Barn Owl, 30+ Redwing / Fieldfare

Clennon Valley Lakes, Paignton:- 6 Little Grebe, 2 Tufted Duck, 10 Teal, Grey Wagtail, Firecrest

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper

Modbury:- House Martin

Topsham Recreation Ground:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( Imm., briefly ), Common Seal

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank

Slapton:- Marsh Harrier, Firecrest

West Charleton Marsh:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 20+ Teal, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, Greenshank

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 9 Turnstone

South Huish:- 30 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 7 Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, Water Pipit

South Milton Ley:- 30 Redwing, 20 Fieldfare

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

Ashburton:- 2 Tawny Owl

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25.2.23, Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Red Crested Pochard ( f., duck pond ), 7 Goosander ( 3 m., 4 f. ), 6 Greenshank, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 2 Raven

Cornwood:- 2 CATTLE EGRET

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

Torquay:- HOODED CROW ( Torre Abbey Park )

Ashton, Teign Valley:- 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Darts Farm / Topsham:- 4 Pintail, 10+ Shoveler, Wigeon, 30+ Teal, Spotted Redshank, 50+ Black Tailed Godwit, 75+ Avocet, 100+ Dunlin

Okehampton:- Raven

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24.2.23, Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 2 Black Redstart

Tamerton Foliot / R. Tavy:- 12 CATTLE EGRET ( Roborough Lane ), 14 Avocet, Jack Snipe, 7 Snipe, 2 Woodcock

nr. Kilkhampton:- 250+ Golden Plover

Slapton:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( roosting, America Rd. )

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 18 Common Scoter, 20 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 29 Wigeon, 50 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Lapwing, Dunlin, 2 Snipe, Water Pipit, Chiffchaff

Exeter / Turf/ Powderham Church:- 800+ Brent Goose, 21+ Red Breasted Merganser, 230+ Wigeon, 276+ Teal, 9 Tufted Duck, 11 Pintail, 45 Shoveler, Ruff ( Turf ), Common Sandpiper, 29 Ringed Plover, 320+ Golden Plover, 16 Grey Plover, 260+ Lapwing, 230 Avocet, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit

Hookney Tor area:- Merlin ( m. )

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23.2.23, Colyton:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( 13:45, over W. )

nr. Ivybridge:- RED KITE ( N. over A38 )

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Merrivale:- Snipe

Princetown area:- 80+ Fieldfare ( in mixed thrushes )

Dawlish Warren:- 5 Common Scoter, 3 Shoveler, 9 Bar Tailed Godwit, 21 Ringed Plover, Grey Plover, Sanderling, Dunlin, Turnstone, Knot, 2 Green Woodpecker, 5 Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 6 Common Scoter

South Huish:- 25 Wigeon, 28 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Lapwing, 10 Snipe, 3 Water Pipit

Plym Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET ( over Point Cottage )

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22.2.23, Sherford, nr. Plympton:- 8+ CATTLE EGRET ( 300 yds. before Serpells on opposite side of road with cows )

Harbertonford:- Barn Owl

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail

Lee Moor:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Jay

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, Common Quaker

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21.2.23, Crownhill Down:- 6 Wigeon, 37 Golden Plover

Noss Mayo:- Barn Owl ( also another found dead ), 2 Blackcap ( m., f.  )

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, 9 Tufted Duck, 3 Pochard

Wembury:- Rock Pipit ( Scandinavian ), Cetti's Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Common Scoter, Tufted Duck, Teal, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart

South Huish:- 22 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 7 Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit, 20 Snipe, Raven, Chiffchaff

South Milton:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush, Fieldfare

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20.2.23, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Chiffchaff

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

Exminster Marshes:- 500 Brent Goose, 5 Pintail, Wigeon, Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, 500 Golden Plover, 25 Lapwing

Exe Estuary / Powderham:- 50 Pintail, 8 Red Breasted Merganser, Avocet, Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit, 15 Grey Plover, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Firecrest

Dawlish Warren:- Common Scoter

Stover Park:- 2 Goosander, 2 Wigeon, 20 Tufted Duck, Shoveler

Colyford Common:- Green Sandpiper

Lympstone:- Scaup ( f., off Sowden Lane )

Exmouth:- 2 Eider ( Maer Rocks )

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank ( Hannafords Quay )

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Chifchaff ( tristis )

Aylesbeare Common:- RED KITE ( over W. ), Green Woodpecker, Reed Bunting

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19.2.23, Shutterton, Dawlish:- Chifchaff ( tristis ), 2+ Siskin

Dawlish Warren:- 42 Brent Goose

Bellever:- Crossbill

Thurlestone:- Redwing

South Huish:- 20 Wigeon, 30 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), 6 Lapwing, Chiffchaff

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

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

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 6 Turnstone, 2 Black Redstart

Brandy Head:- 7 Red Throated Diver

Otterton:- 12 Cirl Bunting ( sewage works )

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18.2.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush

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

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- Water Pipit ( below flats )

Exe Estuary:- Ruff ( Turf Lock )

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Eider, 3 Common Scoter, Black Redstart ( m. ), Rock Pipit, Blackcap, 2 Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

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17.2.23, Brisworthy Plantation:- 1+ Brambling ( with Chaffinch flock )

Lopwell area:- 4 Little Grebe, 65+ Avocet, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 5+ Red Leg Partridge, 6+ Raven, Grey Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

West Hoe, Plymouth:- Purple Sandpiper, 4 Turnstone

South Huish:- 18 Wigeon, 51 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Lapwing, 2 Raven, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Marsh:- 35 Snipe

South Milton Ley:- Snipe, Water Rail, Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank ( Hannafords Quay )

Torbay:- HOODED CROW ( over boat )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Colyton:- 2 CATTLE EGRET

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- Little Grebe, Red Breasted Merganser ( m. ), Grey Wagtail, Cetti's Warbler, Goldcrest

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16.2.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush

Thurlestone Village:- Cirl Bunting

Aveton Gifford:- Barn Owl, Tawny Owl

South Huish:- 16 Wigeon, 51 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), Water Rail, Black Tailed Godwit, Water Pipit, Chiffchaff

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

Torquay Seafront:- Grey Wagtail

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper, 7 Turnstone

Brixham Breakwater:- Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

Exeter:- 2 Goosander, Kingfisher, 2 Dipper

Blackawton:- Woodcock

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Plympton:- Raven, Blackcap ( f. ), 2 Goldcrest, Siskin, March Moth

Paignton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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15.2.23, Okehampton:- Raven

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Brixham Breakwater:- Purple Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Redwing, Blackcap ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Turnstone, 3 Ringed Plover, 4 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 2 Raven, 18 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 29 Wigeon, 33 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), 6 Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Snipe, 4 Raven, 2 Water Pipit

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Eider, Purple Sandpiper, 2 Black Redstart

Broadsands:- Black Necked Grebe, 2 Chiffchaff ( inc. tristis ), Firecrest

Beer:- Black Redstart

Stover Lake:- 5 Goosander ( 2 m., 3 f. ), 2 Pochard ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 30+ Lapwing, 2 Stock Dove, Early Moth, 2 Winter Moth, 2 Hebrew Character

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14.2.234, Brisworthy Plantation:- Stock Dove, Green Woodpecker, Raven

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Turnstone, 2 Black Redstart ( Rusty Anchor )

South Huish:- 2 Water Pipit

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- 12 Redwing, Blackcap ( m. )

West Charleton Marsh:- Avocet, Water Rail

Exeter Quay:- Tufted Duck ( m. ), Goosander ( m., over )

Stover Lake:- 3 Goosander ( m., 2 f. ), 2 Mandarin ( m., f. ), 2 Pochard ( m. ), 3 Shoveler, 25+ Tufted Duck

Lopwell / Maristow:- 50+ Avocet, Stock Dove, 4 Raven, 2 Brimstone Butterfly

Sidbury:- Redwing, 10+ Roe Deer

Moretonhampstead:- Roe Deer

Plympton:- Double Striped Pug

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13.2.23, Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter

South Huish:- 28 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 8 Lapwing, Snipe, 3 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Water Pipit, Chiffchaff

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. ), 6 Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Topsham:- 2 Egyptian Goose, Green Woodpecker

Bursdon Moor:- Snipe, Merlin ( f. )

Plymouth:- Black Redstart ( Darwin Cres. )

Lower Tamar Lake:- 6 Goosander, Water Rail, 2 Willow Tit

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 3+ Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl, Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- 2 Tawny Owl

Langcombe Hill:- 14 Golden Plover

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12.2.23, River Erme:- Dipper

Dawlish:- 2 Firecrest ( Shutterton Brook )

Brixton:- 2 CATTLE EGRET ( over W., 13:15 )

Hope's Nose:- 2 Eider

Plymouth Hoe:- 3 Purple Sandpiper ( below Pier One cafe ), 5 Turnstone

Plym Estuary:- 535 Dunlin

Yealm Estuary:- 6 Little Grebe, 2 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 2 Tufted Duck, Greenshank, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Chiffchaff

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11.2.23, Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, CATTLE EGRET, Marsh Harrier

Sidmouth:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 54 Red Throated Diver

Dawlish Warren:- Red Neck Grebe

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 40+ Lapwing, 2 Stock Dove, Raven, Goldcrest

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Exminster Marshes:- Barnacle Goose, Marsh Harrier

Ashton, Teign Valley:- 2 Dipper

Topsham:- Pintail, Teal, Spotted Redshank, Snipe

Shaugh Prior:- March Moth, 3 Spring Usher, 2 Pale Brindled Beauty, Dotted Border

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10.2.23, Brisworthy Plantation:- 5 Raven, Brambling, Goldcrest

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 15 Redwing, Blackcap ( m. )

Plympton:- Mistle Thrush, 10+ Redwing, 7 Fieldfare

Topsham:- 2 Little Grebe, Pintail, 10+ Shoveler, 50+ Wigeon, 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Pochard, 20+ Avocet, 20+ Lapwing, 50+ Black Tailed Godwit

Broadsands:- Black Necked Grebe

Topsham:- Water Pipit

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9.2.23, Lower Tamar Lake:- 3 Whooper Swan ( departed early a.m. )

Plympton:- 6 Blackcap

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

Dawlish Warren / Exe Estuary:- 2 Spoonbill

Exmouth:- RED KITE ( over )

Tavistock:- Blackcap, Goldcrest, Firecrest

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 11 Stock Dove, 5 Raven, Goldcrest

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Sidmouth:- Black Redstart, Dipper

Dartington:- 2 Dipper

Ermington:- Tawny Owl

Kenn:- 6 Cirl Bunting

Stover:- 2 Goosander, 2 Pochard, Tufted Duck, Wigeon, Water Rail, Stock Dove, Marsh Tit

Chagford:- 20 Fieldfare, Jay, 20 Roe Deer ( Whiddon Park )

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8.2.23, Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Saltram:- Little Grebe, Red Crested Pochard ( f., duck pond ), 12+ Mandarin, Goosander ( f. ), Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, 3+ Ringneck Parakeet, Stock Dove, 2 Jay

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

Plymouth:- 2 Firecrest

Exmouth:- 12 Redwing, 5 Chiffchaff

Slapton:- 20+ Pochard, 7 Goldeneye, 50+ Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall, 20 Teal, 30+ Wigeon

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

Lower Tamar Lake:- 3 Whooper Swan

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK

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

Gara Bridge:- 2 Goosander, Mistle Thrush, Siskin

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Common Scoter

Ottery St. Mary:- Goosander, 2 Dipper ( Cadhay Bridge )

Wembury:- Whimbrel, Water Pipit, 4 Chiffchaff

Hopes Nose:- 2 Black Redstart

Burrator:- Woodcock, Green Woodpecker, Dipper, 3 Roe Deer

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6.2.23, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 5 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- Barn Owl ( also of interest, escape / feral Snow Goose )

Thurlestone Bay:- 15 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit, 20+ Rock Pipit, Black Redstart

South Huish:- 18 Wigeon, 30+ Teal, 4 Snipe, Raven, Chiffchaff

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

West Charleton Marsh:- Little Grebe, 10+ Brent Goose, 10 Wigeon, 10 Teal, Water Rail, Greenshank, 20+ Dunlin, Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff

Mansands:- 20+ Snipe, 2 Reed Bunting

Yarner Woods:- Raven, 3 Redwing, Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, 3 Siskin, Redpoll

Totnes:- Barn Owl

Okehampton:- Raven

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

Exminster Marshes:- 8+ BEARDED TIT, Barnacle Goose

Cadover area:- 2 Goosander ( m. ), 86+ Golden Plover, 5 Raven,. Mistle Thrush

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Eider, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart, 2 Blackcap ( m. )

West Charleton Marsh:- Avocet, Cirl Bunting

Otterton:- Red Throated Diver, 10+ Common Scoter, Wigeon, Cirl Bunting, Hare

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

Lopwell / Maristow:- 6 Little Grebe, Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove

Shaldon / Teignmouth:- HOODED CROW

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 9 Goldeneye, 65+ Wigeon

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

Wembury Point:- Black Redstart, Grey Wagtail, Water Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

Countess Weir, Exeter:- 28 Wigeon, 15 Teal, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, 4 Redwing, Chiffchaff

Meavy:- Green Woodpecker, Raven

Stover:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. )

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 3+ Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Harbour Porpoise, 7 Grey Seal

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3.2.23, Colyford Common:- Water Pipit, 18 Rock Pipit

Plympton:- Blackcap ( m. )

Topsham:- Water Rail ( Goosemoor )

Exminster Marshes:- Barn Owl

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

Ivybridge:- 2 Tawny Owl

Harford:- Woodcock, Crossbill ( Hall Farm )

Shaldon / Teignmouth:- HOODED CROW

Portworthy:- 2 Jay, Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, 7 Roe Deer

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2.2.23, Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 10+ Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, Raven, 20+ Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 15+ Wigeon, 40+ Teal, Shoveler, 2 Lapwing, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, Water Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff

​​Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, 3 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Plympton:- Jay

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail ( m. )

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, 2 Grey Plover, Water Pipit, Chiffchaff ( also of interest, 2 Black DSwan at Dart's Farm )

Haldon Forest:- Crossbill

Teignmouth Docks:- HOODED CROW ( around grain silos )

Exe Estuary:- Kingfisher

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1.2.23, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 3 Ringed Plover, Turnstone, 2 Raven

South Huish:- 30 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 7 Lapwing, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 10 Snipe, 2 Water Rail, 2 Redwing, 4 Rock Pipit, Water Pipit

Roadford Reservoir:- 3 RED KITE

South Milton Ley:- Mistle Thrush, 35 Redwing, 6 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, 50+ Chiffchaff ( inc. 2 tristis ), 3 Goldcrest

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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

Shutterton, Dawlish:- Kingfisher, Firecrest

Cholwichtown Pit, Lee Moor:- Goldeneye ( f. )

Budleigh Salterton:- 2 Black Redstart

Shaldon / Teignmouth:- HOODED CROW

nr. Starcross:- Hare ( Vennbridge Farm )

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31.1.23, Churchstow:- 100+ Golden Plover

​​Aveton Gifford:- 2 Little Grebe, 2 Greenshank, 80+ Lapwing, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher

Gara Bridge:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Dipper

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( f. )

Topsham:- 2 Redpoll

Ideford Common:- 2+ Crossbill

Drewsteignton:- 50 Fieldfare

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Ringed Plover, 12 Turnstone

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 2 Tawny Owl

Cadhay Bridge, River Otter:- 5 Goosander ( 3m., 2 f. )

Cadover / Crownhill Down area:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. ), 3 Tufted Duck, 2 Lapwing, Green Woodpecker

Hope's Nose:- 2 Black Redstart

Stover:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. )

Shaldon / Teignmouth:- HOODED CROW

South Huish:- 75 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 3 Shoveler ( 2 m., f. ), 9 Lapwing, BlackTailed Godwit, 10 Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull

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30.1.23, Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Shaldon / Teignmouth:- HOODED CROW

Gara Bridge:- Goosander ( m. ), Dipper, Marsh Tit, 2+ Siskin

West Hoe, Plymouth:- Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart

River Dart:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. )

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Thurlestone Bay:- Ringed Plover, Turnstone, 11 Mediterranean Gull

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. ), Goldcrest

Churston:- Tawny Owl

South Huish:- 70 Wigeon, 45 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 12 Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit, 30 Snipe, 2 Water Pipit

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Barn Owl

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29.1.23, Shaldon / Teignmouth:- HOODED CROW ( on shingle at river mouth, viewable from Shaldon or Teignmouth Harbour )

Plympton:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), 2 Siskin

South Huish:- LAUGHING GULL, 90 Wigeon, 70 Teal, 14 Lapwing, Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Snipe, Water Rail, 6 Mediterranean Gull, 8 Rock Pipit, Water Pipit

Aveton Gifford:- Spoonbill ( over )

Bowcombe Creek:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser

Topsham:- 500 Brent Goose, Pochard, Red Breasted Merganser, 100 Avocet, 20+ Snipe, 3 Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl, Water Pipit

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Spoonbill, Avocet, Greenshank, Green Woodpecker, Cirl Bunting

West Charleton Marsh:- Jack Snipe, Water Rail

Exmouth:- Goldeneye, Grey Plover, 20 Golden Plover, Sanderling, Knot, 7 Purple Sandpiper ( Maer Rocks )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

Hope's Nose:- 2 Eider, Kingfisher, Black Redstart, Firecrest, Harbour Porpoise, 6 Grey Seal

Saltram / Blaxton Meadow:- Red Crested Pochard, Goosander, Turnstone, Greenshank, Grey Plover, Dunlin, 2 Snipe, Kingfisher

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Red Throated Diver, Marsh Harrier, 3 Goldeneye, Otter ( Slapton Bridge )

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28.1.23, Three Beaches, Torbay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 4+ Red Throated Diver, 30 Common Scoter

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2+ Goldeneye, Water Rail, Marsh Harrier, 3 Rock Pipit, Grey Seal

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 30+ Golden Plover, Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 2 Greenshank

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, Blackcap

Otterton:- 53 Red Throated Diver, Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter

Exminster Marshes:- 7 Greylag, 5 Tufted Duck, 25 Avocet, 47 Golden Plover, Common Sandpiper, 2 Marsh Harrier, Raven, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, Marsh Harrier, Fieldfare, Water Pipit

Thurlestone:- 10 Redwing, Firecrest

Brixham:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Firecrest

Plymbridge:- 2 Dipper

Bull Point, nr. Woolacombe:- 19 Red Throated Diver, Water Rail, Firecrest, Harbour Porpoise

Hope's Nose:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 2 Eider, 4 Common Scoter, 4 Purple Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff, Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

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27.1.23, Kingsbridge Estuary:- BONAPARTE'S GULL ( reported at low water off Quay car park )

West Hoe, Plymouth:- Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart

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

Firestone Cross, Whiddon Down:- 50 Lapwing

Topsham:- 4 Pochard, Spotted Redshank, 2 Marsh Harrier, Water Pipit

Wembury:- Turnstone, 12 Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff

Exeter:- Blackcap, Siskin

Slapton:- Pintail ( m., Ireland Bay ), Pochard ( m. ), Short Eared Owl ( Higher Ley )

St. Marychurch:- 2 Tawny Owl

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26.1.23, South Huish:- 95 Wigeon, 55 Teal, Shoveler, Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Lapwing, 42 Snipe, Water Pipit

South Milton Ley:- Marsh Harrier ( f. ), Barn Owl, Mistle Thrush, 25 Redwing, 6 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, Cetti's Warbler, 50+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Cornwood:- Snipe

Peek Hill, nr Dousland:- 80 Golden Plover

Brixham:- 2+ Purple Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Spoonbill, 3 Avocet, Sandwich Tern

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25.1.23, West Hoe, Plymouth:- Black Redstart ( Rusty Anchor )

Tamerton Foliot / River Tavy:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, 24 Avocet, Marsh Harrier, Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

Haldon:- Crossbill ( m. )

Teign Estuary / Passage House:- Common Sandpiper, Water Rail, Kingfisher

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Double Waters, River Walkham:- 3 Dipper

Grenofen Bridge:- 2 Goosander

Bedford Bridge, River Walkham:- 3 Raven, Goldcrest

Otter Estuary:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( nr. new causeway ), Great Northern Diver, 200+ Wigeon, 30+ Teal, Water Rail, Spotted Redshank, 100+ Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 6+ Lapwing, 100+ Snipe, Stock Dove, 8 Redwing, Rock Pipit, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- 2 Pochard, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 3 Grey Plover, 14+ Snipe, Water Pipit

Dart's Farm, Topsham:- Barn Owl

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24.1.23, Brisworthy Plantation:- Raven, 2+ Brambling ( with Chaffinch flock ), 2 Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 10 Wigeon, 4 Turnstone

nr. Lewdown:- Woodcock ( over A30 )

Thurlestone Village:- Green Woodpecker, Redwing

Lutton:- Jay

South Huish:- 2 Gadwall ( m., f. ), 110 Wigeon, 55 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 6 Lapwing, 85 Snipe, Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- 50+ Redwing, Cetti's Warbler, 50+ Chiffchaff ( inc. 2 tristis ), 4 Goldcrest, 4 Firecrest

Bellever:- 20 Crossbill, 8 Roe Deer

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23.1.23, South Huish:- 80+ Wigeon, 60+ Teal, 12 Lapwing, Snipe, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 24 Turnstone

South Milton Ley:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Snipe, 3+ Water Rail, Jay, 20+ Redwing, 9 Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush 2 Cetti's Warbler, 30+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 3 Cirl Bunting

Ilsington:- 9 Golden Plover, Raven, Siskin

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Goldcrest

Haytor:- Hen Harrier ( ringtail )

Ottery St. Mary:- 4 Goosander, Grey Wagtail, Dipper

Topsham:- Spoonbill, 4 Red Breasted Merganser, 260+ Teal, 56+ Gadwall, 85 Wigeon, 22 Shoveler, 36 Pintail, 2 Pochard ( f. ), 2 Tufted Duck, 60+ Lapwing, 50+ Snipe, Spotted Redshank, 400+ Black Tailed Godwit, 150+ Avocet, 80 Golden Plover, 32+ Grey Plover, 3 Turnstone, Marsh Harrier, Water Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff, 9 Reed Bunting

Lutton:- Jay

Beer:- 2 Black Redstart

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

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle Creek:- Little Grebe, 31 Avocet, Greenshank, 13 Snipe, 25+ Redwing

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Black Tor, Meldon:- Snipe

Exmouth:- 2 Blackcap

Beer:- 6 Golden Plover, 242 Lapwing

Thurlestone Bay:- Black Redstart

South Huish:-120 Wigeon, 100 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 12 Lapwing, 40 Snipe, 4 Water Pipit

Roadford Reservoir:- 5 Goldeneye ( 2 m., 3 f. ), Green Sandpiper, Brambling

Ilsington:- 19 Golden Plover

Exe Estuary:- Sandwich Tern

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21.1.23, Torquay:- Tawny Owl

Thurlestone Village:- 5 Snipe, 2 Green Woodpecker

South Milton Ley:- 2 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail, 26+ Chiffchaff ( inc. 1+ tristis ), Goldcrest

South Huish:- 6 Brent Goose, 34 Lapwing, 50 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

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

Perridge Cross / Longdown:- 10+ Brambling ( in mixed flock )

West Charleton Marsh:- 3 Bar Tailed Godwit

Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter:- 2 Green Sandpiper

Sheepstor:- Green Wodpecker, 2 Raven, 75 Redwing

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20.1.23, Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 5 Purple Sandpiper, 5 Turnstone, Rock Pipit

South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, Raven, Jay, 2 Mistle Thrush, 100+ Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, 20+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest

nr. Thurlestone Village:- Merlin ( f. )

South Huish:- 110 Wigeon, 70 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 6 Lapwing, 50+ Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Water Pipit

Thurlestone Bay:- Black Throated Diver, 4 Eider ( S.E. ), Common Scoter, 3 Ringed Plover, 6 Turnstone, 5+ Rock Pipit

Seaton Bay:- 3 Eider

Exe Estuary:- Spoonbill, Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe, 3 Eider, Scaup, Red Breasted Merganser, Avocet, Sanderling, Spotted Redshank, Sandwich Tern

Bowcombe Creek:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, Tawny Owl, 3 Stock Dove

Lutton:- Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Goldcrest

East Soar:- 200+ Golden Plover

Seaton Wetlands:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Snipe, Redwing, Fieldfare, Chiffchaff, Fox

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19.1.23, Broadsands:- 9 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe, 7 Common Scoter

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

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver

Kingsbridge:- 2 Egyptian Goose ( opposite Crabshell Inn ), 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

Cholwichtown Pit, Lee Moor:- Goldeneye ( f. ), 5 Tufted Duck, 4 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, Fieldfare, 6 Goldcrest, Marsh Tit, 5 Siskin

Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( Memorial car park ), Mediterranean Gull

Thurlestone Village:- Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver

South Huish:- 75 Wigeon, 62 Teal, 7 Lapwing, 30 Snipe, Black Redstart, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- Blackcap ( f. )

Bolt Tail:- 15 Golden Plover

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

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18.1.23, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Cadover:- 120+ Golden Plover, 5+ Raven

Totnes:- Barn Owl

South Milton Ley:- Tawny Owl

Aveton Gifford:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff

Broadsands:- Blackcap ( f. ), 2 Firecrest

Exmouth:- Eider, 8 Purple Sandpiper

Beer:- RED KITE

Cockwood Harbour:- 2 Spoonbill

Brixham:- Firecrest

Powderham Church:- Brent Goose, Pale Bellied Brent Goose, Barnacle Goose

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17.1.23, Bowcombe Creek:- 4 Red Breasted Merganser, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, 20+ Redwing

Duryard Valley Park, Exeter:- Woodcock

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

Avon Bridge, Loddiswell:- 2 Goosander, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 2 Chiffchaff

Gara Bridge:- Raven, Dipper, 2 Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, Firecrest, Marsh Tit

Shutterton, Dawlish:-Firecrest

Wembury:- Grey Plover, Water Pipit, 3 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap ( f. ), Chiffchaff

Dawlish Warren:- 3 Eider ( Warren Point )

River Otter:- 1+ Water Pipit ( N. of White Bridge )

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 10 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 2 Brent Goose, 85 Wigeon, 75 Teal, 8 Lapwing, 3 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, 55 Snipe, Jack Snipe, 10 Rock Pipit, 2 Chiffchaff

Maer Valley, Exmouth:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet, Mistle Thrush, 130 Redwing

Exbourne:- Tawny Owl

Maer Rocks, Exmouth:- 7 Purple Sandpiper

Topsham:- BEARDED TIT ( f., Goosemoor )

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16.1.23, Ilsington:- 4 Siskin ( 3 m., f. )

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

Soussons Plantation:- 3 Jay, 6+ Goldcrest, 17 Crossbill

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

South Huish:- 2 Brent Goose, 55 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 8 Lapwing, 45 Snipe, 6 Stock Dove

South Milton Ley:- 2 Mistle Thrush, 36 Chiffchaff ( inc. tristis ), Goldcrest, Firecrest, 2 Cirl Bunting

Topsham:- Greylag, Pochard, Tufted Duck, Pintail, Shoveler, Ruff, 400 Avocet ( Goatwalk ), 500 Dunlin, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Snipe

Shutterton, Dawlish:- 7 Redwing

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15.1.23, Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( Memorial car park ), GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Goldeneye

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

South Huish:- 2 Brent Goose, 70 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 8 Lapwing, 25 Snipe, Jack Snipe, Dunlin, 2 Water Pipit

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 2 Little Grebe, Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 6 Mandarin, 2 Goosander ( m. f. ), Common Sandpiper, Grey Plover, 7 Greenshank, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Ringneck Parakeet, Chiffchaff

Passage House, River Teign:- 5 Red Breasted Merganser, 13 Avocet, Yellow Legged Gull

Topsham:- 260+ Wigeon, 70+ Teal, 7 Tufted Duck, 2 Pochard, Shoveler, Water Rail, Ruff, 800+ Black Tailed Godwit, 320 Avocet, 85 Lapwing, 2 Greenshank, 5 Snipe

Hope's Nose:- 12 Great Northern Diver, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 4 Mediterranean Gull, Firecrest, 7 Grey6 Seal, Harbour Porpoise

Berry Head:- 2 Harbour Porpoise

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​14.1.23, Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( Memorial car park ), GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Yellow Leg Gull ( Torcross ), 2 Mediterranean Gull

Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon )

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Ringed Plover

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Siskin

Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, Ruff

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

Torbay:- 7 Great Northern Diver, Common Dolphin

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13.1.23, Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( Memorial car park & Torcross ), GREAT WHITE EGRET, Great Northern Diver, Goldeneye ( m. ), 10+ Gadwall, 10+ Tufted Duck, Mediterranean Gull, Cetti's Warbler

Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon )

Plympton:- Raven, 2 Goldcrest

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

Axe Estuary:- 2 Avocet, 83 Mediterranean Gull

Burrator:- 14 Raven

Sheepstor:- Green Woodpecker, Raven

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 5+ Raven, 50+ Fieldfare

Starcross:- 2 Spoonbill

Broadsands:- 7 Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Long Tailed Duck, Common Scoter

Portworthy Dam area:- Little Grebe, 2 Tufted Duck, 30+ Teal, Roe Deer

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12.1.23, Topsham:- 2 Spoonbill ( juv. ), 2 Ruff

Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( Memorial car park )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Shaldon:- Great Northern Diver

Starcross:- CATTLE EGRET ( Mamhead Rd. horse paddock )

Preston, Torbay:- Pomarine Skua

Bull Point:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Eider

Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon )

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11.1.23, Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon )

Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( Memorial car park ), GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross ), Great Northern Diver

Beesands:- Ring Neck Duck ( m. )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

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

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 60 Wigeon, 2 Greenshank

Broadsands:- Red Necked Grebe, 12+ Cirl Bunting

Brixham:- Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe

Cockwood:- 2 Spoonbill

South Huish:- 2 Brent Goose, 100 Wigeon, 50 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 8 Lapwing, 15 Snipe, 20 Stock Dove, Water Pipit

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10.1.23, Axmouth:- 5 Pintail ( briefly )

Castle Hill, N. Devon:- RED KITE

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon ), Greenshank, 250 Lapwing, Chiffchaff

Seaton Wetlands:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Red Necked Grebe, Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( Memorial car park ), GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross )

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9.1.23, Axmouth:- CATTLE EGRET ( out from roost )

Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon )

Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( Memorial car park ), GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Stokeley Bay ), 1+ Great Northern Diver, Velvet Scoter, 32 Wigeon, 80+ Tufted Duck, 40+ Gadwall, Kingfisher, Goldcrest

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Starcross:- 2 Spoonbill

Slapton Village:- Raven, Redwing, 2 Fieldfare

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

Cockington:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Ilsington:- 3 Golden Plover, Redwing

Aveton Gifford:- 5 Lapwing, Black Redstart

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Hope's Nose:- Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart

Kelly Brook, Lustleigh:- Fallow Deer

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8.1.23, Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon ), probable EASTERN YELLOW WAGTAIL

Kingsbridge:- Kingfisher, Blackcap ( m. )

Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( Memorial car park ), 2 Great Northern Diver, Velvet Scoter, 40+ Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Spoonbill

Cockwood Harbour:- Avocet

South Milton Ley:- Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 60 Redwing, 25 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest

South Huish:- 2 Brent Goose, 105 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 2 Snipe

Thurlestone Bay:- ICELAND GULL ( ad., 10:00 )

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Barnacle Goose, Brent Goose, Barn Owl, Blackcap, Firecrest

Hope's Nose:- 16 Great Northern Diver, 5 Common Scoter, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart, 2 Firecrest, 2 Harbour Porpoise, 2 Grey Seal

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7.1.23, Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( Memorial car park )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon ), probable EASTERN YELLOW WAGTAIL

Cockwood:- 2 Spoonbill

Shoalstone, Brixham:- 10 Purple Sandpiper

Stover Park:- 2 Little Grebe, 2 Mandarin, 12 Wigeon, Tufted Duck, 2 Marsh Tit, Siskin

Hope's Nose:- 10 Great Northern Diver, Black Redstart, Common Dolphin, 2 Harbour Porpoise, 5 Grey Seal

Topsham:- Little Grebe, 55 Pintail, 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Pochard ( f. ), 4 Red Breasted Merganser ( Goatwalk ), Ruff, Spotted Redshank, 3 Greenshank,  47 Snipe, 2 Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl

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6.1.23, Slapton:- LAUGHING GULL ( briefly, Torcross beach then flew to Beesands )

South Huish:- 2 Brent Goose, 80+ Wigeon, 50+ Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 40+ Snipe, 2 Lapwing, Stock Dove, Raven

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

South Milton Ley:- 2 Water Rail, Jay, 2 Fieldfare, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 20+ Chiffchaff, Firecrest, 2 Goldcrest

Beesands:- LAUGHING GULL, RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Seaton:- Black Redstart

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon ), probable EASTERN YELLOW WAGTAIL

Haldon:- Siskin

Exeter:- 2 Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff

Cockwood:- 15 Ringed Plover

Starcross:- 2 Egyptian Goose, Greenshank

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Egyptian Goose, 2 Greylag, Marsh Harrier, 2 Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Vilage:- Blackcap ( f. )

Kingsbridge Estuary:- Red Breasted Merganser ( f. ), Scaup ( f. )

Leather Tor Farm:- Woodcock

Sharpitor, nr. Burrator:- 3 Golden Plover, 2 Raven

Hope's Nose:- Little Gull

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5.1.23, Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon ), probable EASTERN YELLOW WAGTAIL, GREAT WHITE EGRET, Water Pipit

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Marsh Harrier

Beesands:- LAUGHING GULL, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), GREAT WHITE EGRET, Red Throated Diver, 20+ Tufted Duck, Raven, Cetti's Warbler

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard, 12 Mandarin ( 8 m., 4 f. ), 2 Goosander, Common Sandpiper, 5 Ringneck Parakeet, Dipper

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Broadsands:- 5 Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Long Tailed Duck, Velvet Scoter, 34 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull, Chiffchaff, 6 Cirl Bunting

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Grebe, 700 Lapwing, 3 Snipe, Cetti's Warbler

South Huish:- 2 Brent Goose, 110 Wigeon, 80 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), Snipe, Lapwing

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4.1.23, Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon ), probable EASTERN YELLOW WAGTAIL

Beesands:- LAUGHING GULL, RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), GREAT WHITE EGRET

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross )

Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard, 4 Mandarin, 7 Ringneck Parakeet, Firecrest ( nr. hide )

Okehampton:- Grey Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Goodrington:- Mediterranean Gull

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Long Tailed Duck, Velvet Scoter, 30 Common Scoter, Firecrest, 2 Cirl Bunting

North Wood, Cadover:- Dipper, 6 Mistle Thrush, 35 Redwing

Plympton:- 2 Marsh Tit

Exe Estuary:- 36 CATTLE EGRET

Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Greenshank, 11 Lapwing, Kingfisher, Mistle Thrush

South Huish:- 2 Brent Goose, 67 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 6 Redwing, Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, 2 Raven, 25 Redwing, Grey Wagtail, 25 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Morte Point:- Red Throated Diver, Mediterranean Gull

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3.1.23, Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross ), 6 Goldeneye ( 2 m., 4 f. ), 40+ Common Scoter, 2 Water Rail, Cetti's Warbler

Saltram duck pond:- Red Crested Pochard, 10+ Mandarin, 4 Ringneck Parakeet

Hope's Nose:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 2 Purple Sandpiper

Broadsands:- 6 Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Long Tailed Duck, Velvet Scoter, 30 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull 2 Firecrest, 8 Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

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2.1.23, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 60+ Brent Goose, Red Breasted Merganser, 40+ Wigeon, 30+ Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 40+ Dunlin, 5 Greenshank, Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- 120+ Lapwing, 30+ Golden Plover, 5 Redwing

Exmouth:- Scaup ( f. ), 2 Goldeneye ( m., f. ), Sandwich Tern

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

Plympton:- Firecrest

Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon ), possible EASTERN YELLOW WAGTAIL ( briefly ), GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over )

Gara Bridge:- 2 Dipper, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Marsh Tit

Hope's Nose:- 3 Black Redstart

Ilsington:- Mistle Thrush, 4 Redwing

Soussons:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, 2 Jay, 3 Mistle Thrush, 2 Brambling ( m. ), 12+ Crossbill

Lee Moor area:- Goosander, Goldeneye ( Cholwichtown Pit )

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross ), Firecrest

Broadsands:- 6 Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Long Tailed Duck, Velvet Scoter, 30 Common Scoter, 2 Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Preston:- 2 Black Redstart ( end of Marine Parade )

Dart's Farm, Topsham:- 300+ Brent Goose

Topsham:- 300+ Avocet, 500+ Black Tailed Godwit

Exminster Marshes:- 11 Greylag, 50+ Brent Goose, 350+ Wigeon, 180+ Teal, 36+ Shoveler, 9 Pintail, Ruff, 1,000+ Golden Plover, 800+ Lapwing, 3 Snipe, 2 Marsh Harrier

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1.1.23, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), GREAT WHITE EGRET, 20+ Tufted Duck, Raven, Reed Bunting

Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- Tawny Owl

West Charleton Marsh:- 5 Little Grebe, 3 Pintail, Black Tailed Godwit, 12+ Redwing, Fieldfare, 6+ Chiffchaff, Firecrest ( also of interst "sinensis" Cormorant )

Seaton Wetlands:- Marsh Harrier

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6+ Stock Dove, Chiffchaff

Plymouth Hoe:- Little Gull

Brixham Breakwater:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Purple Sandpiper

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 15 Teal, 97 Snipe, Kingfisher

Black Hole Marsh:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( briefly )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Postbridge:- 12 Golden Plover

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 2 Greenshank

Mortehoe:- Red Throated Diver, 10 Turnstone, Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Broadsands:- 10+ Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Long Tailed Duck, Velvet Scoter, 25 Common Scoter, Grey Plover, Harbour Porpoise

Slapton:- 5 Goldeneye, Marsh Harrier, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, 2 Jay, Cetti's Warbler, 2+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Firecrest, 2 Reed Bunting, Otter ( Ireland Bay )

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31.12.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( f. )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), GREAT WHITE EGRET

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30.12.22, Yealmbridge, Yealmpton:- 40+ Redwing

Brixton:- 10 CATTLE EGRET ( opposite Rogers Garage )

Noss Mayo:- Black Redstart ( f. ), Blackcap ( m. )

Broadsands:- 6 Great Northern Diver, Velvet Scoter, Long Tailed Duck, 20+ Common Scoter, Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Exmouth:- Scaup ( f. )

Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- Jay

Berry Head:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 12 Common Dolphin, 3 Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

Hope's Nose:- LEACH'S PETREL ( 11:30 ), 31 Great Northern Diver, 16 Purple Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Black Redstart, 6 Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise, 2 Grey Seal

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29.12.22, Exe Estuary:- 20+ CATTLE EGRET, Spoonbill

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Lower Ley ), 4 Goldeneye, 3 Velvet Scoter, Common Scoter

Broadsands:- 9 Great Northern Diver, Long Tailed Duck, Velvet Scoter, 37 Common Scoter, Pomarine Skua, 3 Firecrest, 12+ Cirl Bunting

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), GREAT WHITE EGRET

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

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

Buckland Tout Saints:- Barn Owl

Plympton:- Raven, Goldcrest

Hope's Nose:- 25 Great Northern Diver, 2 Eider, 5 Common Scoter, 12+ Purple Sandpiper, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

North Bovey area:- 3 Snipe

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Turnstone

South Huish:- 45 Teal, 90 Wigeon, Shoveler ( m. ), 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, Snipe, Raven, 17 Redwing, Black Redstart, Water Pipit, Chiffchaff

Cockwood:- Firecrest

Plym Estuary:- ICELAND GULL

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Topsham:- Barnacle Goose

Exmouth:- Scaup ( f. )

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26.12.22, Fremington Pill:- 2 GLOSSY IBIS

Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon ), GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over ), WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( over ), 60 Redwing, 10 Fieldfare

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Barn Owl

Lopwell / Maristow:- 6 Little Grebe, 3 Common Sandpiper, 3 Raven, 2 Marsh Tit

Hope's Nose:- ICELAND GULL ( ad., S., 12:30 ), 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Eider, 2 Black Redstart, 2 Blackcap, Harbour Porpoise, 8 Grey Seal

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25.12.22, Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon ), probable EASTERN YELLOW WAGTAIL ( briefly nr. hide )

Topsham:- Goldeneye, 2 Marsh Harrier

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24.12.22, Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon ), Greenshank, 300+ Lapwing, 50+ Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Snipe, Kingfisher, 10 Redwing, 2 Grey Wagtail

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

South Milton Ley:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap

Broadsands:- 40 Common Scoter

Cadewell Park, Torquay:- 5 Fieldfare

Shutterton Brook, Dawlish:- Water Rail, 2 Kingfisher

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Red Throated Diver, 2 Brent Goose, Egyptian Goose, 2 Goldeneye, 3 Velvet Scoter, 50 Common Scoter

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Black Redstart, 15 Grey Seal

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23.12.22, Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon )

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven

Hope's Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 3 Common Scoter ( 2 m., f. )

Shaugh Prior:- 19 December Moth, 9 Scarce Umber, 4 Red Green Carpet, 2 Mottled Umber, 2 Winter Moth, Dark Chestnut

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22.12.22, Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon )

Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter:- 2 Green Sandpiper

South Huish:- 45 Teal, 65 Wigeon, Shoveler ( m. ), 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Dunlin, 12 Snipe, 5 Mediterranean Gull

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Barnacle Goose, Turnstone, Snipe, 3+ Marsh Harrier, Yellow Legged Gull, Mediterranrean Gull, Water Pipit

Brixham Breakwater:- Great Northern Diver, 6 Purple Sandpiper

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21.12.22, Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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

Topsham Quay:- Spotted Redshank

Start Point:- CHOUGH ( over )

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20.12.22, Lower Otter Restoration Project:- 7 Dunlin, 6 Snipe, 2 Water Pipit

Exe Estuary:- Spoonbill ( Starcross )

Plympton:- Raven, Goldcrest, Siskin

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

Colyford Common:- ISABELLINE WHEATEAR ( 2nd for Devon )

Exmouth:- OLIVE BACKED PIPIT ( Phear Park )

South Huish:- 70 Teal, 55 Wigeon, Shoveler ( m. ), Water Rail, Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Dunlin, Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 2 Redwing, 4 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Mediterranean Gull

South Milton Ley:- 2 Mistle Thrush, 90+ Redwing, 40+ Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Aveton Gifford:- 30+ Fieldfare

St. Marychurch:- 2 Tawny Owl

Hope's Nose:- 8 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 4 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart, Blackcap, 10 Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise, 4 Grey Seal

Sidbury:- 12 Redwing, 8 Fieldfare, Siskin, 2 Roe Deer

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19.12.22, Exmouth:- OLIVE BACKED PIPIT ( Phear Park )

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

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Turnstone, Black Redstart

South Huish:- 4 Brent Goose ( over ), 100+ Teal, 50 Wigeon, Shoveler ( m. ), 110 Lapwing, 5 Dunlin, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. )

Berry Head:- Storm Petrel ( S. ), Great Northern Diver, 11 Manx Shearwater, Velvet Scoter, 2 Common Scoter, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, 3 Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

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18.12.22, Exmouth:- OLIVE BACKED PIPIT ( Phear Park )

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

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Pomarine Skua ( S. )

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

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker

South Huish:- 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Mediterranean Gull

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17.12.22, Exmouth:- OLIVE BACKED PIPIT ( Phear Park )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Golden Plover, 11 Lapwing, 2 Snipe, 3 Stock Dove, 8+ Redwing

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET, Little Grebe, 2 Shoveler, 18 Pochard, Goldeneye ( m. ), 24 Common Scoter, Lapwing, Marsh Harrier, Firecrest

Newton Abbot:- 4 Redwing

Noss Mayo:- 12 Lapwing, Jay, 15 Redwing, 3 Blackcap ( 2 m., f. )

Preston, Torquay:- Great Northern Diver, Black Redstart

Roundham Head, Torbay:- 2 Eider, 6 Common Scoter

Three Beaches, Torbay:- Red Throated Diver, 37 Common Scoter

Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard, 2 Teal, Water Rail, Grey Plover, Redwing

Manaton:- Green Woodpecker, Jay

Kingsbridge:- Redwing, Blackcap ( m. )

South Huish:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, Water Pipit

Modbury:- 2 Blackcap

South Milton:- Lapwing, Mistle Thrush, Redwing, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Plympton:- Firecrest

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16.12.22, Exmouth:- OLIVE BACKED PIPIT ( Phear Park )

Brixton:- 7 Lapwing

Noss Mayo:- 4+ Redwing, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )

South Huish:- 15 Teal, 3 Wigeon, 41 Lapwing, 70+ Golden Plover, 24 Snipe, 5 Stock Dove, Mistle Thrush, 5 Fieldfare

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, Wigeon, 3 Common Scoter, Teal, 4 Ringed Plover, 9 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

South Milton Ley:- 12+ Teal, 2 Lapwing, Grey Wagtail

Preston, Torquay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 13 Common Scoter, 2 Eider, 3 Black Redstart

Beer:- 2 Firecrest, 10+ Reed Bunting

Slapton:- Snipe, Goldcrest

Stoke Point:- 62 Golden Plover, 50 Lapwing, 3 Blackcap, 2 Goldcrest, Brambling, Reed Bunting

Dawlish Warren:- Spoonbill, 11 Cirl Bunting

Okehampton:- Raven

Tristis Rock, Harford:- Raven, 2 Fieldfare

Hall Farm, Cornwood:- 2 Snipe, 3 Woodcock, Jay, 20 Redwing, 50+ Fieldfare / Blackbird, 10 Goldcrest, 2+ Brambling ( with Chaffinch flock )

Haldon:- 4 Crossbill

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15.12.22, Exmouth:- OLIVE BACKED PIPIT ( Phear Park )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Dawlish:- 2 Lapwing

Clyst Estuary:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Goldeneye

Noss Mayo / Warren:- Lapwing, Golden Plover, 20+ Redwing, Blackcap ( f. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush

Bull Point area:- Water Rail, Lapwing, Snipe, Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Dawlish Warren:- Eider

Halwell:- Woodcock

Kingsbridge:- 5+ Redwing, Fieldfare

Starcross:- 71+ CATTLE EGRET, 75 Lapwing, 4 Golden Plover

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14.12.22, Exmouth:- OLIVE BACKED PIPIT ( Phear Park )

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

Sidmouth:- Redwing, Goldcrest, Firecrest

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Kingfisher, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker

Cadover area:- Golden Plover, Raven, 3 Redwing, 20+ Fieldfare

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

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13.12.22, Exmouth:- OLIVE BACKED PIPIT ( Phear Park )

Brixham Harbour:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 4 Purple Sandpiper

Kingsbridge Estuary:- Greenshank

Wembury:- Great Northern Diver, 14 Golden Plover, Mediterranean Gull, Redwing, Fieldfare, Water Pipit, 2 Blackcap

Sidmouth:- 2 Dipper

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12.12.22, Plympton:- Siskin

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker

Plymouth:- 2 Black Redstart ( Lockyer St. )

Alphington:- 2 Green Sandpiper

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- CATTLE EGRET, Stock Dove, Goldcrest

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

Exmouth:- OLIVE BACKED PIPIT ( Phear Park )

Topsham Quay:- Spotted Redshank

Darts Farm:- 160+ Brent Goose, 60 Lapwing, Fieldfare, 5+ Reed Bunting

Topsham:- 200+ Teal, 120+ Wigeon, 40+ Pintail, 28 Shoveler, 2 Pochard ( f. ), Gadwall, 305 Avocet, 580 Black Tailed Godwit, 26 Bar Tailed Godwit, 19 Grey Plover, 500 Dunlin, 30 Lapwing, 6+ Snipe, 2 Turnstone, Marsh Harrier

Slapton:- Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. )

Kingsbridge:- 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest

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11.12.22, Buckfastleigh:- Blackcap ( f. )

West Charleton Marsh:- Cetti's Warbler

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Common Sandpiper, Mediterranen Gull, 3 Rock Pipit, Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff

Dawlish:- Water Rail, Kingfisher, Chiffchaff

Paignton:- 2 Black Redstart ( Marine Drive )

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

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Harbour Porpoise, 4 Grey Seal

Newton Ferrers:- Black Redstart

Starcross:- Firecrest

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10.12.22, Slapton:- Velvet Scoter, 15 Common Scoter, Marsh Harrier

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Roe Deer

Dawlish:- Green Woodpecker

Mansands:- 16 Snipe, 2 Water Rail, 3 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, Reed Bunting

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 3 Common Scoter, 4 Purple Sandiper, 11 Turnstone

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

Topsham:- Black Redstart

Crownhill Down:- 2 Long Tailed Duck ( distantly, on large pit )

Preston:- Black Redstart

Three Beaches, Torbay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Long Tailed Duck, 18 Common Scoter

Roundham Head, Torbay:- 3 Red Throated Diver

Beer:- Lapwing, Mistle Thrush, Reed Bunting

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Hope's Nose:- Black Necked Grebe, Common Scoter, Purple Sandpiper, 8 Mistle Thrush, Black Redstart ( ad. m. ), 2 Harbour Porpoise, 6 Common Seal

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9.12.22, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Snipe, Stock Dove, Raven

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

Paignton:- Blackcap ( m. )

Exmouth:- 8 Purple Sandpiper ( Maer Rocks )

Sidmouth:- Kingfisher, Dipper, Blackcap

Burrator:- Snipe ( Newleycombe Lake )

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank, Black Redstart, Common Seal

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8.12.22, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 CATTLE EGRET ( Lower Grimstonleigh ), 5 Stock Dove, Firecrest

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Lydford:- 3 Raven, 20 Fieldfare

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7.12.22, Noss Mayo area:- 6 CATTLE EGRET ( Bridgend /  Membland ), Blackcap ( f. )

Dawlish:- Jack Snipe, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail ( Shutterton Brook )

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest

North Hallsands:- Great Northern Diver, Black Redstart

Clennon Valley Lakes, Paignton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( lake 3 ), Kingfisher, Cetti's Warbler, Firecrest

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6.12.22, Crownhill Down:- 2 Long Tailed Duck ( distantly, on large pit )

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

Exe Estuary:- Great Northern Diver

Powderham Church:- 13 CATTLE EGTRET

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 600 Brent Goose, 4 Egyptian Goose, 250 Avocet, 700 Lapwing, 500 Golden Plover, Fieldfare

Bull Point area:- Eider ( m. ), 2 Common Scoter ( m. ), Chiffchaff, Firecrest

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5.12.22, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Slapton:- 22 CATTLE EGRET, GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross ), Marsh Harrier

Lewdown:- RED KITE ( opp. Stowford turn )

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker

Crownhill Down:- 2 Long Tailed Duck ( distantly, on large pit ), 73 Golden Plover

Topsham:- Ruff

Brixham Harbour:- 9 Great Northern Diver

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver

 

4.12.22, Okehampton:- Raven

Crownhill Down:- 2 Long Tailed Duck ( distantly, on large pit )

Goodrington Boating Lake:- Long Tailed Duck ( Young's Park, also seen on sea )

​Torquay Harbour / Seafront:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Eider ( m., f. ), 6 Purple Sandpiper ( Haldon Pier ), 3 Turnstone

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart, Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- 2+ Great Northern Diver, 2 Brent Goose, 2 Common Scoter, 4 Wigeon

Brixham Harbour / Breakwater:- 10+ Great Northern Diver

River Coly:- Goosander, Green Sandpiper

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Water Pipit

Sidmouth:- Mistle Thrush, Black Redstart, Blackcap

Chagford:- Tawny Owl, 3 Roe Deer ( Frenchbeer Farm )

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3.12.22, Plympton:- 2 Blackcap, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Brixham:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 20+ Grey Seal

Hemsworthy Gate:- 600 Golden Plover

Hope's Nose:- 7 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, Firecrest

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Snipe, Stock Dove, 24 Fieldfare

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- Water Pipit

Exeter Quay:- Dipper

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl ( 16:30 )

Goodrington Boating Lake:- Long Tailed Duck ( Young's Park )

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2.12.22, Topsham:- Spotted Redshank ( off Goatwalk )

Plympton:- Raven, Blackcap

Tavistock:- Grey Wagtail, Blackcap

Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard, Grey Plover

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- Wigeon, Teal, Shoveler, 4 Goosander, 9 Snipe, Green Sandpiper, 60+ Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, 4 Water Pipit

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

Modbury:- 100+ Fieldfare

Dawlish Warren:- 3 Eider

Paignton:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( over )

Dart's Farm, Topsham:- 100+ Brent Goose ( inc. a leucistic ), Barnacle Goose

Starcross:- 100 CATTLE EGRET ( pre roost )

Chagford:- Mistle Thrush

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Barn Owl ( 16:30 )

Haldon Hill:- Red Deer

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1.12.22, Broadsands Headland:- Long Tailed Duck, Common Scoter

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Saltram:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. , duck pond ), Ringneck Parakeet, Redwing

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- Woodcock

West Soar:- 22 Cirl Bunting

River Otter:- 6 Little Grebe

South Milton:- Tawny Owl, Barn Owl

South Milton Ley:- Jay, Grey Wagtail, 2 Mistle Thrush, 20+ Chiffchaff, 7 Goldcrest

South Huish:- 51 Wigeon, 60 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), Rock Pipit, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Ringed Plover, 20 Turnstone ( Yarmer Beach )

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30.11.22, Ermington:- Barn Owl

Brisworthy:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, Jay, Goldcrest

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Egyptian Goose, Pintail, Wigeon, Teal, 150 Avocet, 500 Golden Plover, 600 Lapwing, Marsh Harrier, Short Eared Owl, Kingfisher, Redwing, Fieldfare

Bellever:- Goosander, Dipper, 10 Crossbill

Stoke Point:- Dartford Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

Bull Point:- Merlin, 2 Black Redstart

Woolacombe:- 7 Turnstone, 5 Purple Sandpiper

Plym Estuary:- Reed Warbler

Crownhill Down / Lee Moor:- Goosander, Goldeneye, 27 Tufted Duck, 5 Ringed Plover, Snipe, Kingfisher

Brixham Harbour:- Great Northern Diver, Purple Sandpiper

Berry Head:- Black Redstart ( quarry )

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29.11.22, Topsham Recreation Ground:- Common Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier

Paignton:- Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff

Dawlish:- Kingfisher ( Shutterton Creek )

Goodrington:- 2 Black Redstart

Bull Point:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart, Firecrest, Siskin, Redpoll

South Huish:- 42 Wigeon, 47 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), 6 Snipe, Black Redstart, 2 Chiffchaff

Venford Reservoir:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, 20 Fieldfare

South Milton Ley:- 3 Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, 35 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest

River Plym / Estuary:- 2 Goosander, 2 Red Breasted Merganser

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28.11.22, Topsham:- Great Northern Diver

Clennon Valley Lakes, Paignton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( W. end, lake 3 ), 5 Chiffchaff ( inc. 2 tristis ), 3 Goldcrest

Princetown:- 3 Mistle Thrush, 20+ Redwing, 10+ Fieldfare

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 2 Marsh Harrier

Preston, Paignton:- Black Redstart

Goodrington Boating Lake:- Long Tailed Duck

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Firecrest

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- 100+ Wigeon, 50+ Teal, 51 Black Tailed Godwit, Lapwing, Mediterranean Gull, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2+ Rock Pipit, 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest

Exmouth Marina:- Black Redstart

Lutton:- Jay

South Huish:- 44 Wigeon, 31 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), Greenshank, 20+ Rock Pipit, Black Redstart

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27.11.22, Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross, in reeds opposite tank ), Marsh Harrier, 2 Firecrest ( nr Bridge )

Clennon Valley Lakes, Paignton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( W. end, lake 3 ), 1+ Chiffchaff ( tristis )

Elburton, Plymstock:- Blackcap ( m. )

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. duck pond ), 9 Goosander, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, Water Rail, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Preston, Paignton:- 30+ Turnstone, Black Redstart ( Marine Parade )

Beesands:- Swallow

Woolacombe:- Swallow

Dawlish:- Firecrest ( Shutterton Creek )

Three Beaches, Torbay:- Black Redstart ( Saltern Cove )

Thurlestone:- Jay, Blackcap ( m. )

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart ( f. ), 15 Siskin

Sidmouth:- 16+ Turnstone, Kingfisher, Otter

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26.11.22, Shoalstone, Brixham:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 3 Common Scoter

Preston:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Black Redstart ( Marine Parade )

Goodrington Boating Lake:- Long Tailed Duck

Slapton:- Red Throated Diver, Sanderling, 50 Wigeon, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Plymouth:- Great Northern Diver ( Hoe ), Little Grebe ( Sutton Harbour ), Kingfisher

Hope's Nose:- 11 Great Northern Diver, Balearic Shearwater, 16 Common Scoter, Red Breasted Merganser, Mediterranean Gull

Berry Head:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 6 Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, Leach's Petrel, 7 Brent Goose, 4 Common Scoter, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, Little Gull, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 50+ Common Dolphin

Exeter Canal:- Beaver

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25.11.22, Crownhill Down:- 49 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover

Cadover:- 5+ Redwing, 30+ Fieldfare, Reed Bunting

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

Brixham:- Great Northern Diver, 9 Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

Dawlish Warren:- Brent Goose, Wigeon, Sanderling, Bar Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, Grey Plover, Knot, Turnstone, Reed Bunting, Cirl Bunting

Topsham:- Goldeneye ( f. ), 2 Snipe, Kingfisher

Collaton:- 20 Fieldfare

Starcross:- 100 CATTLE EGRET, Wigeon, 7 Greenshank, 2 Grey Wagtail

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- 9+ Water Pipit

Exminster Marshes:- Brent Goose, Wigeon, Teal, Pintail, Shoveler, Black Tailed Godwit, Lapwing, Golden Plover, Marsh Harrier, Merlin

Powderham Marshes:- 5 CATTLE EGRET, Marsh Harrier, Otter

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24.11.22, Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, 23 Common Scoter, Firecrest

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 9 Manx Shearwater, 51 Storm Petrel, Great Skua, 4 Pomarine Skua, Little Gull, 2 Black Redstart

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- Eider

Goodrington Boating Lake:- Long Tailed Duck

Dawlish Warren:- LEACH'S PETREL, 2 Storm Petrel, Grey Phalarope, 4 Little Gull

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23.11.22, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Kingsbridge:- 1+ Black Redstart

Topsham:- Grey Phalarope ( later died )

Lewdown / Stowford:- 2 RED KITE

West Hoe, Plymouth:- Red Throated Diver

Maer Rock, Exmouth:- 4 Brent Goose, 7 Purple Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )

Berry Head:- Black Redstart, 6 Harbour Porpoise

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22.11.22, Plympton:- Mistle Thrush, Black Redstart, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- Raven

Kingsbridge:- Black Redstart

Topsham:- Goosander, Kingfisher

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl

Burrator:- Raven

Bull Point:- 2 Brent Goose, Woodcock, 3 Firecrest

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21.11.22, Slapton:- LITTLE AUK ( 10:15, past middle car park ), GREAT WHITE EGRET ( Torcross, 12:00 ), 2 Common Scoter, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Little Gull ( ad. )

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20.11.22, Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 13 Teal, 94 Snipe, Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 2 Mistle Thrush, 40+ Redwing ( over )

Exminster Marshes:- Barnacle Goose, Ruff, Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Marsh Harrier, 2 Short Eared Owl, Barn Owl

Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Berry Head:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Black Redstart, Firecrest

Yelverton:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Mistle Thrush

Slapton:- Velvet Scoter ( off Torcross )

South Milton:- Firecrest

Powderham Park:- 6 CATTLE EGRET

South Huish:- 19 Wigeon, 53 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), Dunlin, Water Pipit

Kingsbridge:- 1+ Black Redstart

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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

Colyton:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( over S.E., 11:28 ), Redpoll

Riverside Country Park, Exeter:- Goosander ( f. ), 26 Teal, 27 Wigeon, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

Start Point:- Painted Lady

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19.11.22, Northam Burrows:- Black Redstart

Axe Cliff:- 2 Firecrest

Bull Point:- 2 Black Redstart, Blackcap, Goldcrest, 30+ Crossbill, 2 Brambling, Redpoll, Reed Bunting

Wembury:- Water Pipit

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Barn Owl

Broadsands:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Long Tailed Duck, 21 Common Scoter, 2 Firecrest

Plym Estuary:- Whinchat

Exmouth:- Black Redstart

Starcross / Exe Estuary:- 200+ CATTLE EGRET ( to roost ), Kingfisher

South Milton Ley:- Redwing, Cetti's Warbler, 26 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 4 Firecrest ( all these trapped & ringed )

Slapton:- CATTLE EGRET ( over Bridge )

Hope's Nose:- 5 Purple Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 2 Black Redstart, 3 Harbour Porpoise, 5 Grey Seal

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18.11.22, Exminster Marshes:- Barnacle Goose, Avocet, Dunlin, Lapwing, Golden Plover, Marsh Harrier, Short Eared Owl

Kingsbridge:- 5 Black Redstart

Topsham Quay:- Short Eared Owl

Plym Estuary:- Whinchat

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Exmouth:- Black Redstart

Tor Bay:- Grey Phalarope ( off Berry Head )

Beesands:- Goosander, Pintail, Swallow

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- 8 Tufted Duck, Goldcrest, Firecrest, Painted Lady

Start Point:- Black Redstart ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

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17.11.22, Tiverton:- Goosander

Lustleigh:- Woodcock

Lower Otter Restoration Project:- 100+ Wigeon, 20+ Teal, 5 Shoveler ( 2 m., 3 f. ), Water Rail, Lapwing, 24 Black Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull, Stock Dove, 2 Mistle Thrush, Fieldfare, Rock Pipit, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Kingsbridge:- 3 Black Redstart

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper, 9 Turnstone

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Kingfisher

Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Braunton:- Grey Phalarope

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16.11.22, Exmouth:- Eider ( f. ), 3 Black Redstart

Trowlesworthy:- Merlin ( f. ), 1+ Brambling ( with Chaffinch flock )

Topsham Recreation Ground:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Marsh Harrier, 2 Kingfisher

West Charleton Marsh:- 5 Little Grebe, Golden Plover, Redwing, 3 Goldcrest, Cirl Bunting

Exe Estuary:- BEAVER ( Turf Locks )

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15.11.22, Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( from viewing platform )

Kingsbridge:- 2+ Black Redstart

Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Kingsbridge Estuary:- Greenshank

Teign Estuary:- 2 Great Northern Diver

Broadsands:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Modbury:- 30+ Fieldfare

Exminster Marshes:- Common Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Short Eared Owl, Barn Owl, Kingfisher

Tavistock:- Goosander ( f. ), Black Redstart

Sidmouth:- Kingfisher, 3 Black Redstart, Grey Wagtail, Otter

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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14.11.22, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Goldcrest

Three Beaches, Torbay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Long Tailed Duck, 4 Common Scoter

Broadsands:- Firecrest

Beesands:- Marsh Harrier, Cetti's Warbler

Starcross:- Pale Belly Brent Goose, 100+ Brent Goose ( inc. a leucistic juv. )

Exminster Marshes:- Barnacle Goose, Short Eared Owl

Exmouth:- 3 Black Redstart

Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Hope's Nose:- 4 Black Redstart

Powderham:- 200 Redwing

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 20+ Redwing

Topsham:- Arctic Tern ( juv., from viewing platform )

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13.11.22, Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Brixham:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 4 Purple Sandpiper

Crownhill Down:- Pintail, 4 Wigeon, 2 Ringed Plover, Golden Plover

Powderham Marsh:- 6 Golden Plover, 2 Marsh Harrier, 110+ Redwing, 10+ Fieldfare, 7+ Reed Bunting, 2 Cirl Bunting

Hope's Nose:- 2 Black Redstart, 2 Grey Seal

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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12.11.22, Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Plympton:- 2 Black Redstart ( f. types, Compass Dve./ Highglen Dve. )

Axe Valley:- Marsh Harrier ( over )

Goodrington:- Long Tailed Duck ( boating lake )

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Ilsington:- Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 150+ Redwing, 50+ Fieldfare, 7 Siskin

Plym Estuary:- 2 Whinchat

Topsham:- Ruff, Marsh Harrier

Berry Head:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Redstart

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull, Firecrest

Wembury:- GREY PHALAROPE ( off Wembury Point ), 3 Common Scoter, Cetti's Warbler, Reed Bunting

Budleigh Salterton:- 4+ Firecrest

Hope's Nose:- Purple Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 2 Black Redstart, 3 Firecrest

South Milton Ley:- Redwing, Cetti's Warbler, 11 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest ( all these trapped & ringed )

Bull Point:- 2 Black Redstart, 30 Brambling, 70 Siskin, Redpoll, Reed Bunting ( also of interest, 5,830 Chaffinch over )

Noss Mayo:- Southern Hawker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

nr. Shaugh Prior:- Crimson Speckled Moth

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11.11.22, Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Goodrington:- Long Tailed Duck ( briefly on boating lake, then flew into bay ), Kingfisher ( S. end of beach )

Lower Otter Restiration Project:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Firecrest

Velator / Braunton Burrows:- Marsh Harrier, Black Redstart

River Teign, above Fingle Bridge:- Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail

Plym Estuary:- Black Redstart, Whinchat

Three Beaches Headland, Paignton:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Long Tailed Duck

Seaton Hole:- Caspian Gull

Plympton:- 3 Black Redstart ( f. types, Compass Dve. )

Exmouth:- Kingfisher, 25+ Fieldfare

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart

West Alvington:- 30+ CATTLE EGRET

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Turnstone, 3 Ringed Plover, Kingfisher

South Huish:- 35 Wigeon, 44 Teal, 2 Shoveler, 2 Snipe, Merlin ( f. ), Water Pipit

Noss Mayo:- Jay, Chiffchaff, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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10.11.22, Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Plympton:- Firecrest

Bellever:- Hobby, 70 Fieldfare, 12 Goldcrest

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Red Throated Diver

Shaugh Prior:- Crimson Speckled Moth

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9.11.22, Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Goodrington Beach:- SNOW BUNTING

Thurlestone Bay:- SABINES GULL ( juv. )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Jay, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Cadover:- 12+ Raven, 30+ Fieldfare, Reed Bunting

Clyst Estuary:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Three Beaches, Torbay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Long Tailed Duck ( f. ), 3 Common Scoter

Cholwichtown Pit, Lee Mill:- 7 Little Grebe, 3 Goosander, 9 Tufted Duck

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8.11.22, Bery Head:- 2 Great Shearwater, Long Tailed Skua, Arctic Skua

Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Mount Gould, Plymouth:- LEACH'S PETREL ( over )

Broadsands:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver

Beesands:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

South Huish:- 38 Wigeon, 20 Teal, 2 Shoveler, Mediterranean Gull

Three Beaches, Torbay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Long Tailed Duck ( f. ), 3 Common Scoter

Thurlestone Bay / Hope:- 60+ LEACH'S PETREL, 2 SABINES GULL, 11 Turnstone, 2 Ringed Plover, Long Tailed Skua, Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua, Little Gull, Mediterranean Gull

Ideford Common:- 1+ Brambling

Roundham Head, Paignton:- 6 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 5 Common Scoter

Fingle Bridge, River Teign:- Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, 2 Roe Deer

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7.11.22, Dawlish Warren:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. main pond ), Firecrest

Dawlish:- Green Woodpecker

Goodrington:- SNOW BUNTING ( on beach, nr. rail bridge ), Long Tailed Duck ( briefly on boating lake )

Clennon Lake, Paignton:- Little Grebe, Teal ( also of interest, 2 Muscovy Duck )

Exeter Quay:- GLAUCOUS GULL

Plympton:- 3 Black Redstart ( Compass Dve. area )

Okehampton:- Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 6 Turnstone, 4 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 18 Wigeon, 30 Teal, Shoveler

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 3 Marsh Harrier ( to roost )

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, Great Shearwater, 3 Sooty Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, 18 Manx Shearwater, Long Tailed Skua ( pale morph, juv. ), 4 Great Skua, 12 Pomarine Skua, 31 Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, Swallow ( also of interest Bluefin Tuna )

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6.11.22, Plympton:- 2 Black Redstart, 2 Firecrest

Hope's Nose:- Eider ( m. ), 6 Purple Sandpiper, Siskin

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- 2 Little Grebe, 21 Brent Goose, Whimbrel, 150 Golden Plover, Greenshank, 11 Black Tailed Godwit, Roe Deer

Berry Head:- Pomarine Skua, Black Redstart, Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest Bluefin Tuna )

Sidmouth:- 5 Turnstone, Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Otter

Puslinch:- Hare

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5.11.22, Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, Pomarine Skua ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

Beesands:- 2 Goosander, 17 Tufted Duck, 3 Pintail, 6 Gadwall, 3 Teal, Black Redstart

Plympton:- 2 Black Redstart

Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull ( 1 W. )

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 260 Pintail, 70 Wigeon, 20 Teal, 230 Lapwing, 100 Golden Plover, 104 Avocet, 400+ Black Tailed Godwit, 17+ Bar Tailed Godwit, Water Rail, 2 Marsh Harrier

Sherpa Marsh, Braunton:- RED NECKED PHALAROPE

Hope's Nose:- 3 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Manx Shearwater, Eider ( m. ), 53+ Common Scoter, Purple Sandpiper, 2 Arctic Skua, 6 Mediterranean Gull, Grey Wagtail, Redwing ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

Wrey Barton Tor, Moretonhampstead:- Roe Deer

Sidmouth:- Otter

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4.11.22, Topsham:- 120 Redwing, 17 Fieldfare

Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Marsh Harrier

Dawlish Warren:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, Marsh Harrier, 27,000 Woodpigeon, Wheatear, 2 Cetti's Warbler

Okehampton:- Raven

Bull Point:- Arctic Skua, Merlin, Reed Bunting, Firecrest

Plympton:- 2 Black Redstart ( Bridle Close )

Topsham:- 140 Pintail, Little Stint, 43 Grey Plover, Golden Plover, Ruff, 3 Knot, Sanderling, 12 Greenshank, 28 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Snipe, Marsh Harrier

Exmouth:- Swallow, Black Redstart

Axe Cliff:- 4 Mistle Thrush

Crownhill Down:- Ringed Plover, 3 Green Woodpecker

Exe Estuary:- Brent Goose, 6+ Red Breasted Merganser, Greenshank, Sanderling, Dunlin, 2 Kingfisher ( Cockwood )

Wembury:- 8 Golden Plover, Stock Dove, Cetti's Warbler, Firecrest, 2 Painted Lady

Noss Mayo:- Raven, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Stoke Point:- 3 Mistle Thrush, 34 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest, Firecrest, Painted Lady

St. Marychurch:- 2 Painted Lady

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3.11.22, Dawlish Warren:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( Entrance Bushes / Main Pond ), Willow Warbler

Beer:- 3 Black Redstart

Crownhill Down:- 35 Golden Plover, 12 Ringed Plover

Topsham:- PURPLE HERON ( from hide ), Mandarin ( m. ), Spotted Redshank

Beesands:- Kingfisher

Beeson:- 2 Swallow

Sidbury:- 2 Mistle Thrush. 30+ Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, 20+ Siskin

Postbridge:- 20 Golden Plover, 6 Mistle Thrush, 20 Redwing, 8 Fieldfare

South Milton Ley:- Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 5 Goldcrest, 4 Firecrest, Migrant Hawker

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Berry Head:- 6+ Painted Lady

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2.11.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Wotter:- Mistle Thrush

Bull Point:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 3 Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter, 17 Mediterranean Gull

Starcross Golf Course:- Ruff

Budleigh Salterton:- LEACH'S PETREL

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter, 7 Turnstone, Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, Little Gull, 3 Mediterranean|Gull

South Huish:- 19 Teal, 13 Wigeon, 2 Lapwing, 2 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Sidmouth / Sidbury:- 3+ Turnstone, 4 Mistle Thrush, 3+ Redwing, 6 Grey Wagtail

Berry Head:- LEACH'S PETREL, 2 Cory's Shearwater, 9 Manx Shearwater, 2 Great Northern Diver, 4 Common Scoter, 2 Great Skua, 7 Pomarine Skua, 14 Arctic Skua, 14 Mediterranean Gull, Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

Topsham:- Marsh Harrier, 2 Egyptian Goose, 150 Pintail, Spotted Redshank, 2 Knot, 14+ Greenshank, 30+ Avocet, 18 Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Snipe, Otter

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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1.11.22, Torquay:- 10 Redwing

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Cockington:- 20 Redwing

Plympton:- Green Woodpecker, 5+ Redwing, Black Redstart ( f. type, Highglen Dve. ), 3 Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 LEACH'S PETREL, Great Northern Diver, 4 Brent Goose, 6 Turnstone, Little Gull, 3 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 12 Wigeon, 12 Teal, 2 Shoveler, Water Pipit

Holming Beam:- 30 Fieldfare

Princetown:- 20 Fieldfare

Berry Head:- Manx Shearwater, 3 Brent Goose, 4 Pomarine Skua, 3 Arctic Skua, 10 Little Gull, 2 Short Eared Owl, 2 Fieldfare, 2 Black Redstart, 5+ Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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31.10.22, Slapton:- Bittern ( 06:20, over bridge, towards Ireland Bay ), Marsh Harrier ( also of interest, 10.000 Starling out from roost )

Cockwood Steps:- 25+ CATTLE EGRET

Seaton:- 2 Velvet Scoter ( E. )

Paignton:- 30 Turnstone ( Marine Parade )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Northam Burrows:- 2 SNOW BUNTING

Topsham:- 100 Pintail, Spotted Redshank, Curlew Sandpiper, Avocet, 25 Greenshank, 15 Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Snipe, Mediterranean Gull

Chilla:- 45 Fieldfare

Beesands:- Reed Warbler

South Hallsands:- 2 Black Redstart

Brixham:- Grey Wagtail

Plym Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET, Spoonbill, Curlew Sandpiper, Cetti's Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 13 Turnstone, 9 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 12 Wigeon, 30 Teal

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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30.10.22, Slapton:- Bittern ( over bridge, towards Ireland Bay ), Common Tern, 5 Swallow

Plym Estuary:- Curlew Sandpiper ( Blaxton Meadows ), Dunlin

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Eider ( m. ), 5 Common Scoter, Great Skua, 10 Arctic Skua, 2 Little Gull ( ad. ), 3 Mediterranean Gull, Cirl Bunting

Exminster Marshes:- Greylag, Marsh Harrier

Sidmouth:- Little Gull, Mediterranean Gull

Torquay:- 12 Fieldfare ( over )

Seaton Wetlands:- Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, Black Tailed Godwit

Berry Head:- 2 Sooty Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, 3 Manx Shearwater, 5 Common Scoter, Grey Phalarope, Long Tailed Skua, 5 Pomarine Skua, 17 Arctic Skua, 5 Little Gull, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Black Redstart, Minke Whale, Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise

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

Paignton:- Cosmopolitan Moth

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29.10.22, Beer Head:- Firecrest

Colyford Marsh:- Caspian Gull

Topsham:- 2 Egyptian Goose, 4 Greylag, 2 Avocet, 22 Greenshank, 7 Dunlin, 3 Snipe, 50+ Golden Plover, 2 Kingfisher

Cockwood Steps, Exe Estuary:- 70 CATTLE EGRET, Brent Goose, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Berry Head:- 2 Goldcrest

East Portlemouth:- Short Eared Owl, 2 Cirl Bunting

Brixham:- Convolvulus Hawkmoth, 2 Scarce Bordered Straw, Merveille Du Jour, 2 Silver Y, Green Brindled Crescent

Seaton:- Crimson Speckled

Dawlish Warren:- Crimson Speckled

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28.10.22, Berry Head:- 3 Ring Ouzel, 3 Black Redstart

Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- Woodlark, Ring Ouzel

West Charleton Marsh:- OSPREY, Water Rail

Okehampton:- Raven

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Black Redstart

Avon Dam:- Green Woodpecker, 7+ Ring Ouzel

Topsham:- Marsh Harrier

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, 10 Turnstone

Seaton:- 2 Black Redstart

Torquay:- Firecrest

Hopes Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Eider, 2+ Arctic Skua, Mediteranean Gull, 5 Redwing, Cirl Bunting, 2 Harbour Porpoise, 2 Grey Seal

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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27.10.22, Berry Head:- PALLID SWIFT, 12 Great Shearwater, 2 Sooty Shearwater, 4 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Manx Shearwater, 2 Great Skua, 2 Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua, 2 Ring Ouzel, 2 Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Turnstone, Black Redstart ( below flats )

Hopes Nose:- Great Shearwater, Eider, 2 Common Scoter, 8 Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 6 Redwing, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Firecrest, 2 Grey Seal

West Charleton Marsh:- 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Greenshank, Dunlin, Water Rail, 50+ Fieldfare

South Huish:- 25 Teal, 8 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, Water Pipit

nr. Slapton:- DARK MOTTLED WILLOW ( 1st for Devon ), Radford's Flame Shoulder, Delicate, Oak Rustic

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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26.10.22, Avon Dam:- Green Woodpecker, 3+ Raven, 12+ Ring Ouzel, 200 Redwing, 20 Fieldfare, Dipper

Peatcot, Princetown:- Mistle Thrush, 50 Fieldfare

Okehampton:- Raven

Nun's Cross, nr. Princetown:- Golden Plover, 70 Fieldfare

Bull Point:- SNOW BUNTING ( over E. ), Manx Shearwater, 2 Brambling

Rippon Tor:- Merlin

Whiteworks, nr. Princetown:- 120 Fieldfare

Torquay:- 30+ Fieldfare

Topsham:- Shoveler, Teal, Greenshank, Avocet

Cadover area:- 800+ Golden Plover, 2 Ring Ouzel ( Brisworthy Burrows ), 500+ Fieldfare

Emsworthy Mire:- 250+ Golden Plover, 25+ Ring Ouzel, 2 Mistle Thrush, 50+ Redwing, 200+ Fieldfare

West Charleton Marsh:- 4 Greenshank, 9 Black Tailed Godwit, Water Rail, Kingfisher, Redwing, Fieldfare, 2 Cirl Bunting

Berry Head:- PALLID SWIFT, 461 Great Shearwater, 9 Sooty Shearwater, 10 Balearic Shearwater, 6 Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 5 Common Scoter, 2 Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, 34 Arctic Skua

Thurlestone:- Black Redstart

Sidmouth:- Firecrest ( Hillside Rd. )

Aveton Gifford:- Ring Ouzel ( f. ), 400 Redwing / Fieldfare, Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter, 5 Wigeon, 2 Arctic Skua, Little Gull, Mediterranean Gull

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff, Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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25.10.22, Berry Head:- 5 Ring Ouzel, 3 Black Redstart

Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- 4 Ring Ouzel, 2 Brambling

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Fieldfare, Chiffchaff

Portworthy Dam:- 7+ Teal, Green Woodpecker, 3 Mistle Thrush, 20+ Fieldfare, Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest

Modbury:- Redwing, 100+ Fieldfare

River Plym:- 5 Goosander

Hopes Nose:- Eider, Wheatear, Fieldfare

Avon Dam:- 25+ Ring Ouzel

Noss Mayo:- 25 Redwing

Paignton:- Vestal

Plymouth:- Crimson Speckled

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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

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

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

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

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 )

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

​3.5.21, Slapton:- 8 Whimbrel, 70+ Swift, 3 Whitethroat, 5 Reed Warbler

Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo, Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail, 2 Redstart, Garden Warbler, Reed Warbler

Torbay:- Great Northern Diver ( s/pl. )

Turf, Exminster Marshes:- OSPREY

Berry Head:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 130+ Manx Shearwater, 4 Whimbrel, Roseate Tern, 6 Sandwich Tern, 7 Swift

Noss Mayo:- Marsh Tit

Moretonhampstead:- Jay

Okehampton:- Swallow

nr. South Milton Ley:- 2 Grey Partridge

South Huish:- 20 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 98 Manx Shearwater, 7 Common Scoter, 100 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Pomarine Skua, 3 Arctic Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern

Hope Cove:- 80+ Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 4 Common Scoter, 2 Sandwich Tern

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull

Lustleigh:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Blackcap ( f. ), 6 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 5 Hebrew Character Moth, Common Quaker, Powdered Quaker

Plymouth:- Garden Carpet Moth, Double Striped Pug, Swallow Prominent, Flame Shoulder, Spectacle, Common Quaker

Shaugh Prior:- Mullein Moth, Pebble Prominent

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2.5.21, West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- 6 Whimbrel, Greenshank, 15 Dunlin, 6 Sedge Warbler, 4 Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo,  Warren / Netton:- 2 Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 5 Whimbrel, 3 Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin

Trowlesworthy area:- 4 Goosander, Cuckoo, Wheatear, Redstart, Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

River Otter:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Hobby, 4 Sandwich Tern, 6 Swift, Swallow, Sand Martin, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Colyton:- Pied Flycatcher, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

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

Hope Cove:- Arctic Skua

South Huish:- 10 Teal, 2 Red Leg Partridge, Swift, 15 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, 4 Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, Reed Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 28 Whimbrel, 2 Little Gull ( ad. )

Sidmouth:- 16 Turnstone

Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, Swallow, Redstart ( m. ), 2 Wheatear, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Grey Seal

Crownhill Down:- Green Sandpiper ( top pools ), 3 Cuckoo, 21 Swallow, 4 Wheatear, Stoat

Slapton:- 2 Gadwall, 6+ Tufted Duck, 2 Whimbrel, 10+ Swallow, 6+ Whitethroat, 4+ Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Orange Tip

Otterton:- 10+ Swallow, 2 Grey Wagtail, 6 Blackcap, 6 Whitethroat, 3 Sedge / Reed Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip

Thurlestone:- Silver Y Moth, Vestal, Brimstone Moth, 3 Muslin Moth, 2 Common Quaker, 4 Hebrew Character

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1.5.21, Hope's Nose:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 20+ Swallow, 3 Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. ), 2 Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes:- OSPREY, Wood Sandpiper

Dawlish:- Green Woodpecker

Chudleigh:- 2 Swift, House Martin

Mansands:- 2 Swift, Wheatear, 2 Sedge Warbler

Emsworthy:- Cuckoo

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

Burrator:- Cuckoo ( Cuckoo Rock )

Down Tor:- Raven

Gutter Tor:- Swallow

South Huish:- 2 Swift

Teignmouth:- 7 Whimbrel, Hobby, Swift

Aveton Gifford:- Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest

South Huish:- 8 Teal, 4 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 56 Whimbrel, 3 Swift, 20 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, 6 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler

South Milton Ley:- Snipe, Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( f. ), Raven, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Goldcrest, 2 Orange Tip ( m. )

Haldon:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Siskin, 6 Pearl Bordered Fritillary

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30.4.21, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), CATTLE EGRET

Slapton:- Red Necked Grebe ( Ireland Bay ), 50+ Swift, 300+ Swallow, 100+ House Martin

Berry Head:- Whinchat, Blackcap, Whitethroat

Mansands:- HOODED CROW ( flew towards Sharkham ), Sedge Warbler

Burrator area:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Cuckoo, Swallow, 2 House Martin, Raven, 3 Tree Pipit, Redstart ( m. ), Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Pied Flycatcher, 6 Siskin

Brixham:- Swift, 4 House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow

Trews Weir, Exeter:- 6 Swift, 180+ Swallow, 3 House Martin, 15+ Sand Martin

Soussons Plantation:- Cuckoo, Swallow, Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Redstart, Whinchat, Crossbill

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 5 Teal, 6 Dunlin, 58 Whimbrel, Wheatear ( f. ), 2 Yellow Wagtail, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler

Bellever:- Cuckoo, Mistle Thrush, 2 Roe Deer

Two Bridges:- Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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29.4.21, Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Yarner Woods:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, 2+ Redsdtart, Tree Pipit, 2 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, 4 Pied Flycatcher, Goldcrest

Emsworthy Mire area:- 2 Snipe, 1+ Cuckoo, 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 4+ Wheatear, 8+ Redstart, 3+ Blackcap, 3+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler

Heathfield:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

River Teign:- OSPREY

nr. Kingsbridge:- Cuckoo

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Cuckoo

Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY, Ruddy Shelduck, 2 Whinchat

Mansands:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 1+ Sedge Warbler, 6+ Reed Warbler

South Huish:- presumed Grey Headed Wagtail ( thunbergi, or intergrade ), Wood Sandpiper, 12 Teal,Shoveler,  26+ Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, 30+ Swallow, 10 House Martin, Sand Martin, 4+ Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat ( m. ), 2 Sedge Warbler, 3 Reed Warbler ( also of interest, hybrid goose resmbling Barnacle Goose )

Wembury:- 20 Whimbrel, 3 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Sedge Warbler

Hatch Bridge, nr. Aveton Gifford:- Goosander, Whimbrel, 4 Swallow, 12 Sand Martin, 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 5 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Hope's Nose:- Redstart ( m. ), Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat, 6 Willow Warbler, Wall Brown

Slapton:- 5+ Sandwich Tern ( also of interest, Basking Shark )

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28.4.21, Dawlish Warren:- 2 Little Tern

Dawlish:- 2 Siskin

Slapton:- Red Necked Grebe, 4 Whimbrel, 5 Sandwich Tern, Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin ( large mixed flock, 400+ birds )

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, Ruddy Shelduck ( opposite Lion's Rest ), Pintail

Crownhill Down:- Cuckoo, 3+ Wheatear, Grasshopper Warbler, Willow Warbler

Beer Head:- 3 Redstart, 2 Pied Flycatcher

Plympton:- Dipper

Wembury:- Cuckoo

Seaton Wetlands:- Whimbrel, Dunlin, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting

Hope's Nose:- Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. )

Bolt Head:- Ring Ouzel ( m. )

South Huish / Thurlestone Bay:- Wood Sandpiper, 4 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), 4+ Dunlin, 18+ Whimbrel, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, Sanderling, 2 Ringed Plover, 4 Turnstone, 2 Greenshank,  5 Swift, 25 Swallow, 60+ House Martin, 7 Sand Martin, Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail ( m. ), Garden Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Brixham:- Brimstone Moth, Brindled Beauty, Muslin Moth

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27.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, 10+ Whimbrel, 20+ Swallow, 4 Blackap, 12+ Whitethroat, 10+ Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( f., from middle car park ), Ruff, Greenshank, 2 Hobby, Swift

Otterton:- Cuckoo, 2 Whitethroat

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Shoveler, 8 Teal, 35 Whimbrel, Snipe, Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Wheatear, Garden Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 26 Whimbrel, 9 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Turnstone

South Milton Ley:- 4 Swallow, 14 Blackcap, 4 Garden Warbler, Whitethroat, 5 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting ( m., f. )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, Grey Wagtail, Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay

Mansands:- Whimbrel

Headland Warren:- 2 Cuckoo ( m. ), Swallow

Cadover:- Cuckoo, Whitethroat ( f. ), 6 Willow Warbler

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 25 Whimbrel, 3 Yellow Wagtail

nr. Hatch Bridge, Aveton Gifford:- Cuckoo

River Otter:- 3 Goosander, Kingfisher, Cuckoo, Sand Martin, Dipper, Ring Ouzel ( m. ), Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 6 Hebrew Character Moth, Purple Thorn, Common Quaker, Dotted Border

Okehampton:- Raven

Bellever:- Cuckoo ( m. ), 3 Roe Deer

Otterton / Ladram:- 2 Red Leg Partridge, 14 Swallow, 8+ Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Fox, 10 Hare, Orange Tip

Soussons Plantation:- Green Woodpecker, Roe Deer, Orange Tip

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26.4.21, South Huish:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( later with cows 400yds. E. ), Spoonbill, Wood Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, 2 Shoveler, 60+ Whimbrel, 22 Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Greenshank, 3 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Swift, 5+ Swallow, 4+ House Martin, Wheatear, Blue Headed Wagtail ( m. ), 4+ Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, 2 Sedge Warbler, 3+ Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Painted Lady

Black Hole Marsh:- 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Lesser Whitethroat

Powderham Marshes:- Little Stint

Exminster Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( nr. Turf ), White Fronted Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Swift, Yellow Wagtail Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Plym Estuary:- 5 Greenshank, 2 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Swift, 2 House Martin, 2 Whitethroat

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

Widewell, nr. Torcross:- 8 CATTLE EGRET ( briefly )

Mansands:- 3 Swift

Emsworthy Mire / Rocks:- 2+ Cuckoo, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Raven, 6+ Wheatear, Redstart, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 9+ Willow Warbler, 11 Orange Tip

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 9 Common Scoter, 67 Whimbrel, 34 Bar Tailed Godwit, 8 Dunlin, 9 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, House Martin, Black Redstart ( f. )

Challacombe / Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, 3+ Wheatear, Whinchat, 12 Red Deer

Postbridge / Two Bridges:- Cuckoo

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- 5 Wheatear, 6 Whitethroat

River Otter:- 10 Sand Martin, Dipper, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat

River Dart, nr. Buckfastleigh:- Goosander, 50 Swift

Watermouth, N. Devon:- 3 Arctic Skua

Okehampton:- 2 Redpoll, 2 Siskin

Wembury Point:- 12 Whimbrel, 7 Bar Tailed Godwit, Swallow, 2 House Martin, Wheatear ( m. ), Redstart ( f. ), 6 Whitethroat

West Charleton Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, 2 Sedge Warbler, 4 Reed Warbler, Orange Tip

Thurlestone:- Muslin Moth, Dark Sword Grass, Flame Shoulder, 2 Hebrew Character, Small Quaker, 2 Powdered Quaker, 5 Common Quaker

Bellever:- 2 Roe Deer

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

Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- 45 Swallow, 60 House Martin, Redstart ( f. ), Grasshopper Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat, 6+ Willow Warbler

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Shoveler ( 2 m., f. ), 12 Teal, 2 Common Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, House Martin, White Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- 14 CATTLE EGRET, Garganey ( m. ), Ruddy Shelduck, 8 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Hobby, 2 Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Garden Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Rillage Point:- Manx Shearwater, 5 Dunlin, Arctic Skua

Bicton:- RED KITE ( 10:00 )

Ivybridge:- Whitethroat

Beer Head:- Swallow, House Martin, 2 Wheatear, Garden Warbler, 5 Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), 9 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit

nr. Stoke Point:- 3+ Whitethroat

Plympton:- 2 House Martin, 3 Siskin

Fernworthy:- Cuckoo, 2 Raven

Hewdown:- Swallow

Batworthy Corner:- Raven, Jay

Hope's Nose:- Swallow, 4 Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 7 Manx Shearwater, 5 Common Scoter, 78 Whimbrel, 44 Bar Tailed Godwit, 10 Grey Plover, 2 Knot, 17 Sanderling, 12 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 29 Sandwich Tern, 7 Arctic Tern, 8 Swallow, 2 House Martin

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- Wigeon, 2 Whimbrel, 5+ Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Brimstone

Powderham Marshes:- Little Stint, Yellow Wagtail, 2 Small Copper

Sidbury:- 10 Swallow, 2 Wheatear, 4 Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 4+ Siskin, 4 Orange Tip, 2 Brimstone

Exe Estuary:- Roe Deer

Whilborough Common:- 3+ Grizzled Skipper

Dainton:- 2 Grizzled Skipper

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24.4.21, Dawlish Warren:- Great Skua, Arctic Skua, Swift

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge ), 16 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, Swift, Reed Warbler

Seaton Seafront:- 2 Red Throated Diver, 36 Common Scoter, 7 Whimbrel, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern

North Wood, Dartmoor:- Goosander, Cuckoo, 3 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 4 Siskin

Exmouth Marina:- Swift

Hope's Nose:- 31 Brent Goose, 8 Whimbrel, 8 Swallow, Wheatear ( m. ), 2 Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 2 Ruddy Shelduck ( south marsh ), Marsh Harrier, 4+ Hobby, 100+ Whimbrel, 2 Greenshank, 4 House Martin, 6 Sedge Warbler, 6 Reed Warbler

Matford Marshes:- Whitethroat ( m. )

West Charleton Marsh:- Jay

Rillage Point:- Merlin ( f. ), 3 Swift, 230 Swallow, 98 House Martin, 18 Sand Martin

Whiddon Down:- Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 9 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 185 Whimbrel, 23 Bar Tailed Godwit, 18 Grey Plover, Common Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, 4 Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 8 Sand Martin

Kingsbridge:- HOOPOE ( in private garden )

Otterton:- 36 Manx Shearwater, 21 Common Scoter, 3 Sandwich Tern, 8 Hare

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Roe Deer ( also of interest a Mink, road casualty )

Bellever:- Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Painted Lady

Okehampton:-Raven, Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog

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23.4.21, Plympton:- HOOPOE ( 10:20, flew from Saltram towards Boringdon golf course )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Spoonbill, Reed Bunting

South Huish:- 2 Garganey ( m., f. ), 10+ Teal, 68+ Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 16 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat ( m. ), Blackcap, Sedge Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Ruddy Shelduck

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Garganey ( m., f., 09:20, on to South Huish ), 5 Common Scoter, 122 Bar Tailed Godwit, 131 Whimbrel, 3 Grey Plover, 2 Dunlin, Sanderling, 2 Arctic Tern, 20 Sandwich Tern, Swift, 8 Swallow, 15 Sand Martin, Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- Jay

Wembury Bay:- 30+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 5+ Whimbrel, 2 Swift, House Martin, Wheatear, 8 Whitethroat

Churchstow:- 2 Stock Dove

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

Dewerstone, Dartmoor:- Cuckoo, Wheatear, 4+ Redstart ( m. ), Tree Pipit, Pied Flycatcher ( m. )

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Great Skua, Arctic Skua, Pomarine Skua

Thurlestone:- 2 Swallow, Whitethroat

Exe Estuary:- 2 Ringed Plover, 20 Dunlin, 50+ Whimbrel

Beardon, Lydford:- Swallow

Wembury Point:- 30+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 9 Whimbrel, Blackcap, 5 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Princetown:- Swallow

Denbury:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 5 Blackcap, Garden Warbler

Hope Cove:- 6 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua

Cadover:- RED KITE ( 13:00 ), 10 Sand Martin, 7 Wheatear

Tamerton Foliot:- Cuckoo

Axe Estuary:- GLAUCOUS GULL, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Furzeleigh Wood, Bovey Tracey:- Blackcap

Bellever Woods:- Cuckoo, Mistle Thrush, Orange Tip

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Haldon:- 3 Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Branscombe Undercliff:- 10 Holly Blue, Green Hairstreak

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22.4.21, Matford Marsh:- 5 WHITE STORK ( released birds from Knepp project, departed S. 9:05 ), Whitethroat ( m. )

Axe Estuary:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 1 s. ), 6 Whimbrel, 7 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Greenshank

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, 120 Bar Tailed GodwitSwift, House Martin, Reed Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Hobby, Whimbrel, Swift, House Martin, Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- Wigeon, 10+ Dunlin, Greenshank, 166+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 24+ Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, 2+ Swallow, Blackcap, 2+ Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Shoveler, 1,965 Bar Tailed Godwit, 80 Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Dunlin, Turnstone, 9 Sandwich Tern, 3 Common Tern, 2 Arctic Tern, 3 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Wheatear, Whitethroat

South Huish:- Spoonbill, 8 Teal

Hope Cove:- 62 Whimbrel, Little Gull ( ad. ), 5 Sandwich Tern

Clearbrook:- Cuckoo

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

River Exe ( opposite canal entrance ):- Green Sandpiper

Manaton:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Roe Deer

Beer / Branscombe:- House Martin, 2 Wheatear, Redstart, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, Holly Blue

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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

South Huish:- Spoonbill, 12+ Teal, Greylag, 100+ Bar Tailed Godwit ( over ), 30+ Whimbrel, 3+ Swallow, Sand Martin, 3 Wheatear, Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff ( also of interest, hybrid goose resembling Barnacle Goose )

Thurlestone Bay:- 35 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit

Hope Cove:- 16 Manx Shearwater

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Short Eared Owl, 38 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit

Exminster:- RED KITE

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK

Torbay:- 2 RED KITE

Matford Marsh:- 5 WHITE STORK ( released birds from Knepp project ), Fox

Noss Mayo:- Stock Dove

Emsworthy Mire:- Redstart ( m. )

Axe Estuary / Blackhole Marsh:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 1 s. ), Barnacle Goose, 4 Whimbrel, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Ringed Plover, Mediteranean Gull

Wigford Down / Dewerstone:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Wheatear

Okehampton:- 3 Raven

Dartington Hall / River Dart:- 3 Goosander, Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 10+ Blackcap, 6+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Orange Tip, Brimstone

Dart Valley Reserve:- Cuckoo, 17 Pearl Bordered Fritillary

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20.4.21, Axe Cliff:- 3 Wheatear, Redstart ( m. ), 3 Whitethroat, Grasshopper Warbler ( m. ), Willow Warbler

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Bar Tailed Godwit, 22 Whimbrel, 2 Swallow, 2 Wheatear, Whitethroat

South Huish:- Spoonbill, 20 Teal, 18 Whimbrel ( over ), Dunlin, 5 Swallow, 10 Sand Martin, 2+ House Martin, 6+ Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail ( f. ), Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler

Bolt Tail:- Redstart

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Spotted Redshank

Cadover:- Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, Redstart, 14 Wheatear, 11 Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- 4 Wheatear, 12 Willow Warbler

Fremington Pill:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS, Greenshank

Newton Ferrers:- Cuckoo

Preston Seafront, Paignton:- 10 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, Turnstone

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, White Fronted Goose, 97 Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 110+ Swallow / Sand Martin, 2 Sedge Warbler, 5+ Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Sidbury:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 3 Siskin

Dunscombe:- 5 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 6 Wheatear, 12 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, 2 Orange Tip, Brimstone, Comma

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, House Martin, 3 Raven, Mistle Thrush ( m. ), 3 Siskin, Brimstone, Orange Tip

Wembury Point:- Ringed Plover, 13+ Whimbrel, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, Swallow, 2+ Whitethroat, Orange Tip, Holly Blue

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- March Moth, Streamer, Dotted Border, 3 Early Grey, 20 Hebrew Character, 7 Common Quaker, Twin Spotted Quaker, Small Quaker, Brimstone Moth, Frosted Green, Brindled Beauty

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19.4.21, South Huish:- 20 Teal, 9 Whimbrel ( over ), Bar Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, Snipe, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Axe Estuary / Blackhole Marsh:- GLAUCOUS GULL, 4 Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, 4+ Reed Warbler

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m.), 3 Gadwall, 6 Whimbrel, 7 Sandwich Tern, Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Siskin

Modbury:- Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Ruddy Shelduck, Pintail ( m. ), 9 Whimbrel, 2 Reed Warbler

Holwell Tor / Smallacombe Rocks:- Raven, 8 Wheatear ( 5 m., 3 f. ), Willow Warbler

Colyton:- Swift

Appledore:- Common Sandpiper

Charleton Bay, Kingsbridge Estuary:- Bar Tailed Godwit

Hope Cove:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 14 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 3 Whimbrel, Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone Bay:- 23 Whimbrel, 10 Bar Tailed Godwit, 3 Ringed Plover, 8 Turnstone

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Headland Warren area:- Raven, 50+ Red Deer

Yarner Woods / Houndtor Woods:- 6 Pied Flycatcher, Large Red Damselfly

Top Tor / Pill Tor:- Raven, Wheatear ( m. ), Redstart ( m. ), 9+ Willow Warbler, Adder ( m. ), Common Lizard

Saltram / River Plym:- 2 Mandarin, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Wheatear, Brimstone, Orange Tip

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18.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive )

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Hobby, Whitethroat, Goldcrest ( m. )

Hope's Nose:- 3 Purple Sandpiper, 6 Swallow, Wheatear ( m. ), Grasshopper Warbler ( m. ), Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler

Broadsands:- 2 Wheatear

Dawlish Warren:- Little Ringed Plover, Cuckoo, Redstart, Willow Warbler

Mansands::- 2 Reed Warbler, 2 Whitethroat

Venford Reservoir:- Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Common Scoter, 20+ Whimbrel, 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, Arctic Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern, Whitethroat

South Huish:- Brent Goose, 2 Egyptian Goose, 20 Teal, Snipe, Raven, Wheatear, Reed Warbler

Ilsington:- 2 Raven, Blackcap ( m. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Jay, Chiffchaff ( m. ), Roe Deer ( m. ), Fox

Dunscombe, nr. Donkey Sanctuary:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 3 Raven, 4 Wheatear, 12 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Holly Blue, Brimstone, 2 Orange Tip

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Axmouth:- Wood White

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17.4.21, Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, 2 Swallow

Berry Head:- Redstart ( f. ), 2 Whitethroat

Hope's Nose:- Whimbrel, Wheatear ( m. ), Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler

Lopwell Dam:- 2 Tufted Duck, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Raven, 2 Grey Wagtail ( m., f. ), Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, 2 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- Brent Goose, 17 Teal, 7 Wheatear, 2 Yellow Wagtail ( f. )

Hope Cove:- 5 Common Scoter, 4 Whimbrel

Broadsands:- Whimbrel

Exminster Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, Short Eared Owl, Hobby, 3 Roe Deer

Slapton:- PURPLE HERON, NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Red Necked Grebe, 2+ Whimbrel, 3 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 6+ Blackcap, 8+ Reed Warbler, 10+ Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Otter ( Higher Ley, from bridge )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff, 11 Hebrew Character Moth, 4 Early Grey, 7 Common Quaker

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16.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), probable PURPLE HERON ( briefly in Lower Ley reed fringe ), 2 Gadwall, 9+ Sandwich Tern, 15+ Blackcap, 2 Reed Warbler, 8+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Ideford Common:- 2 Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Crossbill

Plymstock:- OSPREY ( over E. )

Powderham Marsh:- Spotted Redshank, Green Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, Sedge Warbler

Yarner Woods:- Pied Flycatcher

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Lopwell / Maristow:- Greenshank, 4 Common Sandpiper, 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 4 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff

Emsworthy Mire:- 6 Wheatear, Redstart ( m. )

Hound Tor:- Redstart ( m. )

Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS, Greenshank

River Plym, nr. Bickleigh:- Dipper, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Ruff, Marsh Harrier, Short Earded Owl, 4 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- Wigeon ( m. ), 3 Teal, 3 Dunlin, 6 Whimbrel, 39 Bar Tailed Godwit

Peter Tavy:- Swallow

Hope Cove:- 25 Whimbrel

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, Manx Shearwater, 5 Common Scoter, Purple Sandpiper, 2 Grey Plover, Whimbrel

South Huish:- 26 Teal, 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Whimbrel, 3 Swallow, 8 Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail ( m. ), Water Pipit

Mary Tavy:- 4 Goosander, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, Roe Deer

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Little Grebe, Sanderling, Orange Tip

Thurlestone:- Wheatear ( Golf Course ), Muslin Moth, 3 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, Dotted Border, 5 Common Quaker, Small Quaker, Powdered Quaker

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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15.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, Great Northern Diver, 7 Sandwich Tern, 20+ Swallow, 7 Sand Martin, House Martin, 5+ Blackcap, 6+ Reed Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Exminster Marshes / Turf Locks:- Barnacle Goose, 54 Teal, 2 Whimbrel, 11 Grey Plover, Common Sandpiper, 5+ Sandwich Tern, Cuckoo, Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker

Gara Bridge:- 2 Mistle Thrush, Dipper, 2 Chiffchaff

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper ( below Pier One cafe ), Turnstone, Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver ( leucistic / albino ), 3 Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter, 4 Ringed Plover, 4 Turnstone, Dunlin, 5 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Wheatear, Whitethroat

Northam Burrows:- Dunlin, 2 Wheatear, White Wagtail

Cator Comon:- Wheatear

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff, 17 Hebrew Character Moth, 6 Early Grey, 13 Common Quaker, 2 Small Quaker, Powdered Quaker, Dotted Border, Frosted Green

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

Bellever:- 3 Roe Deer

Clearbrook:- Adder

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14.4.21, Topsham Recreation Ground:- Reed Warbler

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), Short Eared Owl ( along Lower Ley ), Red Necked Grebe, Great Northern Diver, Sandwich Tern, Blackcap, 4 Wheatear ( 2 m., 2 f. ), Reed Bunting

Brixham Harbour:- Manx Shearwater

Hope's Nose:- Purple Sandpiper, 2 Sandwich Tern, Willow Warbler ( m. )

Berry Head:- Whitethroat

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Seaton Wetlands:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( imm. )

Cadover area:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 4 Sand Martin, 8 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler

West Charleton Marsh:- Whitethroat

Cold East Cross, Dartmoor:- Wheatear ( m. ), 5 Willow Warbler

Hope Cove:-2 Red Throated Diver, 3 Manx Shearwater, 83+ Common Scoter, 2 Tufted Duck

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 3 Manx Shearwater, 11 Common Scoter, 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Whimbrel, 2 Ringed Plover, 8 Turnstone, Arctic Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 75 Pale Bellied Brent Goose

South Huish:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Wheatear

Great Torrington:- Blackcap ( m. )

Isley Marsh:- Bar Tailed Godwit

Fremington Pill:- 3 GLOSSY IBIS

River Torridge, nr. Bideford:- probable Little Ringed Plover

Kingskerswell:- Swallow, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 2 Orange Tip ( m., f. )

Coleton Fishacre:- Whitethroat, Small Copper

Blaxton Woods, River Tavy:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Stock Dove, 4 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Orange Tip

Wembury Point:- 4 Whimbrel, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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13.4.21, Beer Head:- 2 Redstart ( m. ), 5 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Plympton:- Raven

Passage House, Kingsteignton:- Greenshank, Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin

Teignmouth:- 2 Sandwich Tern

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

South Huish:-15 Teal, Whimbrel,  Little Ringed Plover, 6+ Swallow, Water Pipit, Ring Ouzel ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Whimbrel, 2 Ringed Plover

Aveton Gifford:- Blackcap, Goldcrest ( also of interest, Black Swan )

Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill ( over ), Little Ringed Plover, Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Hope Cove:- 5 Red Throated Diver, 22 Common Scoter, 8 Whimbrel, 3 Sandwich Tern

Bellever Tor:- Snipe

Saltern Cove, Torbay:- 2 Common Sandpiper

Hope's Nose:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, Swallow, Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler, Grey Seal

River Otter:- 3+ Beaver

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12.4.21, Slapton Village:- 5 Stock Dove

Chillington:- 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff

Axe Estuary:- Goosander ( m. ), 3 Common Sandpiper

Hope's Nose:- 4 Purple Sandpiper, 8 Sandwich Tern, 2 Wheatear, Willow Warbler ( m. )

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

Clyst Estuary:- Spotted Redshank

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Blackcap ( m. )

Hope Cove:- Red Throated Diver

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 4 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 2 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 30 Teal, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Swallow, Water Pipit

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 2 Raven, Blackcap, 5+ Siskin

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., in willows nr. bridge, very elusive ), 2 Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, 20+ Swallow, Wheatear, 3 Blackcap, 10+ Reed Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Roe Deer, Otter ( from bridge, early a.m. )

Lustleigh area:- 2 Raven, 5 Roe Deer

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11.4.21, Taw Estuary:- 4 Whimbrel, 3 Greenshank, Sedge Warbler

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Wheatear, Reed Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff

West Charleton Marsh:- Reed Warbler ( m. ), 2 Reed Bunting

Exminster Marshes:- OSPREY, White Fronted Goose, Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Whimbrel, 66 Bar Tailed Godwit, Sand Martin, Whinchat

Beer Head:- 6 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Goodrington:- 2 Sandwich Tern

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 9 Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Puffin, Common Scoter, 2 Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, 6 Sandwich Tern, 3 Arctic Tern, 4 Little Tern

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Jay, Chiffchaff

Dawlish:- Green Woodpecker

Sidbury:- 30+ Swallow / House Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 5 Siskin

Cadover:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 10+ Sand Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Grey Wagtail, Wheatear, 5 Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting

South Huish:- Little Ringed Plover, 25 Teal, Snipe, Raven, 4 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Water Pipit, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Chiffchaff, 5 Hebrew Character Moth, 6 Common Quaker, Small Quaker, Red Chestnut, Early Grey, Clouded Drab

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10.4.21, Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., nr. bridge, very elusive ), Red Necked Grebe, Marsh Harrier ( imm. ), 4 Sandwich Tern, Cuckoo, 4 Swallow, Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Green Woodpecker

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- 5 Blackcap, 2 Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Raven

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

South Huish:- Little Ringed Plover

Hope Cove area:- 2 Grey Partridge

Ilsington:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. ), 2 Siskin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Sidbury:- 14 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 5 Chiffchaff, 5 Siskin, Fox

Thurlestone:- 3 March Moth, 6 Early Grey, 10 Hebrew Character, Early Thorn, Shoulder Stripe, Muslin Moth, 5 Common Quaker, 3 Small Quaker, Powdered Quaker, Twin Spotted Quaker, Water Carpet, Garden Carpet

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9.4.21, Rillage Point:- 60 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, 40 House Martin, 7 Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, 10 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler

Hemsworthy Gate / Emsworthy Mire:- Stock Dove, 7 Wheatear, Willow Warbler, 3 Redpoll

South Huish:- 25 Teal, Snipe, Water Pipit, Reed Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter, Sanhdwich Tern

Plympton area:- Swallow, 3 House Martin, 5 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Seaton Marshes:- GLAUCOUS GULL, Wheatear, 6 Willow Warbler

West Dart, Dartmeet:- 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail

South Milton Ley:- Jay, 2 Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- Wheatear, Redpoll

Aveton Gifford / Hatch Bridge:- 2 Goosander, 2 Whimbrel, Kingfisher

Exminster Marshes:- Blackcap ( m. )

Sidmouth Seafront:- Rock Pipit

Beer:- 2 Raven, 2 Blackcap, 5 Siskin

Seaton Wetlands:- 6 Black Tailed Godwit, Rock Pipit

Slapton:- NIGHT HERON ( imm., nr. bridge, very elusive ), 17 Sandwich Tern, 6 Swallow, 3 Blackcap, 4+ Reed Warbler, 5 Chiffchaff

Wembury Point:- 3 Whimbrel, 5 Common Lizard

East Dart, Dartmeet:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 2 Roe Deer

Bellever:- 2 Roe Deer

Headland Warren:- 6 Red Deer

Okehampton:- Roe Deer, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- March Moth, Engrailed, 18 Hebrew Character, Small Quaker, 6 Common Quaker

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8.4.21, Slapton:- Red Throated Diver, Red Neck Grebe, Brent Goose, 6 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Willow Warbler

Cadover area:- 6 Swallow, Sand Martin, 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Crownhill Down:- 4 Wheatear

Mansands:- 2 Tufted Duck, Wheatear, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Pintail, Swallow, Sand Martin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 5 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 5 Common Scoter, 5 Sandwich Tern

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 8 Common Scoter

South Huish:- 36 Teal, 14 Swallow, White Wagtail

Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, 14+ Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Raven, Willow Warbler

Dawlish:- Green Woodpecker

Stover Park:- 3 Mandarin

Doccombe:- Grey Wagtail

Yarner Woods:- Mandarin

Haldon:- 15+ Crossbill

Saunton Sands:- 65+ Sanderling, Swallow

Sidmouth / Otterton:- 20 Turnstone, 2 Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Rock Pipit, 4 Blackcap, 10 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Marsh Tit

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

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7.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Yealm Estuary:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Raven, Jay, Grey Wagtail, 4 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff

Yarner Woods:- Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher, 2 Marsh Tit

Hope's Nose:- Whimbrel, 4 Purple Sandpiper

Axe Estuary:- Goosander

Slapton:- Red Neck Grebe ( N. end Lower Ley ), 3 Sandwich Tern, 150+ Sand Martin, Yellow Wagtail ( beach ), 2 White Wagtail

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Snipe, 3 Swallow, House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 3 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 22 Teal, 10 Snipe, 6+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, White Wagtail, Water Pipit ( s/pl. )

Velator, Braunton:- 50+ Swallow, House Martin, 20+ Sand Martin

Exwick:- Swallow

Hope Cove:- Red Throated Diver

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 4 Chiffchaff, 5+ Siskin, Roe Deer

Totnes:- 2 Tawny Owl, Blackcap, 4 Hedgehog

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6.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Cadover area:- 6 Wheatear ( 4 m., 2 f. ), Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Tory Brook, Plympton:- Mandarin ( m. )

Slapton:- Gadwall ( m. ), 20+ Tufted Duck, Teal, Sandwich Tern, Swallow, 30+ Sand Martin, 5+ Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 6+ Reed Warbler, Goldcrest, Reed Bunting

Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, White Fronted Goose, Egyptian Goose, Pochard ( m. ), 3 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Swallow, 20 Sand Martin ( also probable Merlin )

Dawlish Warren:- 5 Sandwich Tern

Ottery St. Mary:- 3 Goosander ( m., 2 f. ), Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail

Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, Dipper

Lopwell / Maristow:- Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Sidmouth:- Purple Sandpiper, 20 Turnstone

South Huish:- 20 Swallow, 3 Sand Martin, 5 House Martin, Water Pipit

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 6 Common Scoter, Sandwich Tern

Topsham:- Pochard ( m. ), Ruff, 120+ Sand Martin

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5.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Slapton:- ALPINE SWIFT ( Torcross, 12:40 - 13:10, also reported from near Beesands & later over bridge ), Brent Goose, Whimbrel, 3 Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, 2+Swallow, 200+ Sand Martin, 6+ Reed Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, White Fronted Goose, 2 Egyptian Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Marsh Harrier. Sand Martin

Clyst Estuary:- Osprey

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Great Northern Diver

Mansands:- Sandwich Tern, Sand Martin, 6 House Martin, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 5 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter, Tufted Duck ( m. ), Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), White Wagtail

South Huish:- 12 Teal, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, House Martin, 4 White Wagtail

South Milton Ley:- Reed Bunting ( m. )

Blackhole Marsh, Seaton Wetlands:- 2 Ruddy Shelduck ( briefly )

Hope Cove:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 9 Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 8 Common Scoter, 18 Sandwich Tern

Two Mile Oak, Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff ( m. ), Goldcrest, Orange Tip ( f. ), Peacock

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Common Sandpiper ( also of interest, leucistic Herring Gull )

Sidbury:- 7 Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin

Thurlestone:- March Moth, Water Carpet, 3 Dotted Border, 5 Early Grey, 8 Common Quaker, 3 Small Quaker, Powdered Quaker, Clouded Drab, 7 Hebrew Character, Pale Pinion, Early Thorn, Dark Sword Grass

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4.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Slapton:- Red Neck Grebe, 100+ Sand Martin

Newton Ferrers:- Swallow

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK

Exminster Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, White Fronted Goose, Ruddy Shelduck

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Ringed Plover, Dunlin

Topsham:- Firecrest

Cockwood Valley:- 33+ CATTLE EGRET

Prawle Point:- Swallow, Wheatear, Tree Pipit, 30 Chiffchaff

Haldon:- Green Woodpecker, Tree Pipit, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Redpoll, Siskin

Aveton Gifford:- Swallow, 3 House Martin

South Huish:- 20 Teal, 2 Snipe, 2 Stock Dove, Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 8 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, Turnstone

South Milton Ley:- Jay, Mistle Thrush, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), 25+ Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Bantham:- of interest, Black Swan

East Dart, Postbridge:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Brixham:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 12+ Sandwich Tern

Berry Head:- 7 Chiffchaff

Axe Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET

Sidbury:- Tawny Owl, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 5 Siskin, Roe Deer, Comma

Start Point / Lannacombe / Hallsands:- 2 Swallow, Whitethroat, Holly Blue, Small Copper, 5 Comma

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), March Moth, 16 Hebrew Character, 3 Early Grey, Small Quaker, 6 Common Quaker

Ilsington / Ramshorn Down / Rora Wood:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 6+ Blackcap, 8+ Chiffchaff, Common Lizard, 3 Brimstone

Bellever:- 2 Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Orange Tip

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3.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Axe Estuary:- Common Sandpiper

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, Common Scoter, Sandwich Tern

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff

Trendlebeare Down:- Willow Warbler

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Greenshank, 2 Ring Neck Parakeet, 5 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

Elburton:- Willow Warbler

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Greenshank, Wheatear ( m. )

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

Sidbury:- 2 Siskin

South Milton:- 4 Teal, Blackcap

Thurlestone:- Grey Partridge

Higher Knowle Wood:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Roe Deer

nr. Honiton:- Swallow, 2 Roe Deer

Seaton:- Grey Seal

Brixton:- probable Polecat

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2.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Seaton:- 3 Eider

Axe Estuary:- Marsh Harrier ( m. ), 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Avocet, 4 House Martin, 90 Sand Martin, Wheatear

Berry Head:- Swallow

Beer Head:- 8 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 22 Sand Martin

Plym Estuary:- RED KITE, Ring Ouzel, 3 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Clyst Estuary:- OSPREY

Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY ( over ), 36 Swallow, 25 Sand Martin, Wheatear, Whitethroat

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 6 Sand Martin, Blackcap

Denbury:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff ( m. )

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 26 Common Scoter, Puffin, Grey Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 5 Sandwich Tern, 2 Common Tern

South Huish:- 12 Teal, 7 Sand Martin, Water Pipit

South Milton:- Jay, 2 Blackcap ( m. )

Teigngrace Meadow:- Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes / Powderham:- White Fronted Goose, Egyptian Goose, Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, 300 Sand Martin

Soar:- OSPREY, Wheatear

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Sidbury:- 2 Tawny Owl, 4 Swallow, Dipper, Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 5 Siskin, 3 Roe Deer, Comma

Brixham:- Hebrew Character Moth, Red Chestnut, Pale Pinion

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1.4.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

Bolt Head:- CHOUGH ( over W. towards Salcombe )

Slapton:- Sanderling, 5 Sandwich Tern, 5 Swallow, Reed Warbler ( m. )

Colyford:- Marsh Harrier ( f. )

Topsham:- Redstart ( m. )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap ( m . ), 2 Chiffchaff

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- Great Northern Diver, 6 Purple Sandpiper

Wrafton:- Garganey ( m. ), Little Grebe, Willow Warbler

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, White Fronted Goose, Cuckoo

Burrator:- 4 Goosander ( 2 m., 2 f. ), 5 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff

Bursdon Moor:- 3 Swallow

Dartmouth:- 2 Raven, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), 6+ Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Seaton Marshes:- 4 Greylag, 2 Pintail, 19 Swallow, House Martin, 7 Sand Martin

Yealm Estuary:- 6 Greenshank, Mistle Thrush, 4 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff

Fremington:- GLOSSY IBIS, 3 CATTLE EGRET

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Greenshank

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 8 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter

South Huish:- 2 Wigeon, 20 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 12 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 20 Sand Martin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Sidbury:- 3 Swallow, 8 Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, 4 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 2 March Moth, 13 Hebrew Character, 12 Dotted Border, 18 Early Grey, 20 Small Quaker, 11 Common Quaker, 2 Oak Beauty, 2 Brindled Beauty, Purple Thorn, Twin Spotted Quaker, Waved Umber, 2 Clouded Drab, Engrailed, Streamer, Shoulder Stripe, Brindled Pug, 3 Red Chestnut

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31.3.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl., also visible from main road )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. )

Bolt Head:- Ring Ouzel ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- WRYNECK ( coast path, 50m w of Leasfoot Beach ), Red Throated Diver, Common Scoter ( m. ), 2 Sandwich Tern, 1+ White Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, 2 Greylag, Egyptian Goose, Wigeon, 80+ Teal, 8 Shoveler, 2 Pintail, Tufted Duck, 4 Lapwing, 3 Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Mansands:- Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Starcross:- 2 Egyptian Goose

Budleigh Salterton:- Water Pipit

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( tidal rd. ), Dipper ( Hatch Bridge ), Sedge Warbler ( m., North Marsh )

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, Red Neck Grebe, 2 Goldeneye, 60+ Tufted Duck

South Huish:- probable Garganey ( f. ), 20 Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, Sedge Warbler ( m. )

Exe Estuary:- 52 CATTLE EGRET

Sidbury / Budleigh Salterton:- Mistle Thrush, 4 Blackcap, 9 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Siskin, 3 Peacock

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 12+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Marsh Tit, 4+ Siskin, 20+ Redpoll

Okehampton:- Raven, Hadgehog

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 4 Roe Deer

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30.3.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl. )

Rillage Point:- 3 Common Scoter, 6 Sandwich Tern, 27 Swallow, House Martin, 69 Sand Martin, Wheatear, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 12+ Willow Warbler

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Torcross ), Red Neck Grebe ( from dipping platform nr. Bridge ), Willow Warbler, 2 Holly Blue

Beesands:- Pintail ( m. )

Kingsbridge:- Swallow

Colyford Common / Seaton Wetlands:- 2+ Swallow, Willow Warbler

Budleigh Salterton:- 2 Water Pipit

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Goldcrest

Haytor / Smallacombe Rocks:- Wheatear ( m. )

Saltram / River Plym:- Goosander ( f. ), 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Greenshank, 2 Mandarin, 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Wheatear, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Wembury Point:- Swallow, 5 Chiffchaff, 4 Cirl Bunting

Thurlestone:- Blackcap ( m. )

South Huish:- 2 Wigeon, 20 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Swallow, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Sandwich Tern, Wheatear

Hope Cove:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 14 Manx Shearwater, 13 Common Scoter, 2 Shoveler, 26 Sandwich Tern

South Milton Ley:- 2 Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap, 11 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting, 2 Cirl Bunting

Otter Estuary:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 2 c.y. )

Cadover Bridge area:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Sand Martin, 3 Wheatear, 3 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Green Woodpecker, Raven, 2 Jay, 8+ Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit, 10+ Siskin, Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Chiffchaff, 2 March Moth, 7 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, 3 Small Quaker, Clouded Drab, 2 Dotted Border, Water Carpet

West Charleton Marsh:- 5 Wigeon, Water Rail, Sandwich Tern, 2 Blackcap, possible Sedge Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff, 2+ Cirl Bunting, Peacock Butterfly

Sidbury:- Swallow, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin, Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Slow Worm

Bovey Heath:- Adder, 5 Common Lizard

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29.3.21, Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden, viewed from alley between Iona Ave. & Cauleston Cl. )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 30+ Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Raven, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff

Starcross:- 44 CATTLE EGRET

Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Marsh Tit, 30 Redpoll

Colyford Marsh / River Axe:- 3+ Swallow, 150 Sand Martin

Topsham:- Ruff, Knot, Greenshank, Spotted Redshank, Willow Warbler

Exminster:- 15 Knot, 30 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Avocet, Pintail, 400 Sand Martin, Willow Warbler

Dawlish Warren:- 10+ Sandwich Tern

Labrador Bay:- Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Cirl Bunting

Powderham:- Ringed Plover, Grey Plover

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, Black Necked Grebe ( Torcross ), 4 Sandwich Tern

Pil Tor:- 2 Raven

Rillage Point:- 17 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 147 Sand Martin, 2 Grey Wagtail

Colyton:- Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Beer Head:- Swallow, 2 Wheatear, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Berry Head:- Wheatear

Brisworthy / Ringmoor Down:- 300+ Golden Plover

Colyford Common:- Brent Goose, Wheatear

Ilsington:- Swallow, Raven, 2+ Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin ( m., f. )

South Huish:- 20 Teal, 2 Swallow, 4 Sand Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 7 Common Scoter, 2 Dunlin, Ringed Plover

South Milton Ley:- 2 Teal, Jay, 3 Cetti's Warbler, 10 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Hope Cove:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Sandwich Tern

Hatch Bridge, nr. Aveton Gifford:- 6 Sand Martin

Yealmpton:- Swallow

Arlington Court:- Marsh Tit

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail, Siskin, Brimstone

Branscombe / Beer:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Raven, 3 Wheatear, 6+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Comma

nr. Denbury:- 7 Chiffchaff, 2 Brimstone, Orange Tip ( f. )

Gara Bridge:- Raven, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff, 2+ Siskin, Comma, Brimstone

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Roe Deer, 2 Hedgehog

Easdon Hill, North Bovey:- 8 Roe Deer

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28.3.21, Berry Head:- Redwing, Rock Pipit

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay:- Red Throated Diver

Hope's Nose area:- Wheatear ( f. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )

Berry Head:- 2 Black Redstart

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 6 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 24 Manx Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, Grey Plover, 21 Turnstone, 15 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 2 Wigeon, 30 Teal

Hope Cove:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 10 Red Throated Diver, Great Skua

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Powderham Corner, Exe Estuary:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, Knot, 2 Grey Plover, 10 Bar Tailed Godwit, Swallow

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Redwing ( over )

Sidbury:- Red Leg Partridge, Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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27.3.21, Cadover:- 2 Wheatear ( m., Trowlesworthy Farm )

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Exminster Marshes:- Swallow, 100+ Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull ( 2 w., flew towards Black Hole Marsh )

Dawlish:- Siskin ( Shutterton )

Torbay:- 5 Sandwich Tern

Hope Cove:- Black Throated Diver, 9 Red Throated Diver, 3 Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone:- Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

Sidbury:- 3 Chiffchaff, 4+ Siskin, Roe Deer

Powderham Marsh:- 16+ Shoveler, 25 Teal, Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Swallow, 70+ Sand Martin, 5+ Chiffchaff, Roe Deer ( m. )

Berry Head:- Minke Whale

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

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26.3.21, Seaton:- 4 Red Throated Diver, 24 Manx Shearwater, Long Tailed Duck, 3 Common Scoter, Great Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern, 5 Sand Martin

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Dawlish Warren:- Manx Shearwater

Axe Estuary:- Little Ringed Plover, Yellow Leg Gull ( 1 w. ), 30 Sand Martin

Riverside Valley Park, Exeter:- 2 Green Sandpiper, Swallow, 14 Sand Martin

Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 8 Common Scoter, 4 Turnstone, Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- Wigeon, 30 Teal

Hope Cove:- 4 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, Manx Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, Mediterranean Gull, 5 Sandwich Tern

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Saltram, Plym Estuary:- 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Common Sandpiper, Turnstone

Bellever:- Jay. 4 Roe Deer

Sidbury:- Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, 3 Roe Deer

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25.3.21, South Huish:- Garganey ( f., at rear of marsh ), Little Grebe, 21 Teal, Wigeon ( m. ), 2 Raven

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden ), 2 Raven, 4 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- ICELAND GULL ( ad. ), 5 Red Throated Diver, Brent Goose, 4 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), 2 Sandwich Tern

Dawlish Warren:- 5 Wheatear ( Greenland Lake )

Berry Head:- 2 Black Redstart, Siskin, 3 Cirl Bunting

Beer Head:- 3 Wheatear

Exe Estuary:- 6+ Turnstone, 5 Greenshank, Wheatear ( m. )

Okehampton:- 3 Raven

Postbridge:- 2 Raven

Hope Cove:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 11 Red Throated Diver

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Chiffchaff

Haldon:- Firecrest ( m. ), 10 Crossbill, Siskin

River Plym, Bickleigh:- Goosander, Marsh Tit

Passage House, Teign Estuary:- Little Grebe, Red Breasted Merganser ( m. ), 2 Grey Wagtail

River Otter:- OSPREY, 2 Swallow

Bellever Forest:- Jay, Mistle Thrush, 6 Roe Deer

Whiddon Down:- 9 Fallow Deer ( melanistic )

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24.3.21, Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Chiffchaff

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Beer Head / Bovey Lane:- 4 Raven, 7 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Siskin

Slapton:- Little Grebe, Water Rail, 4 Gadwall, 40+ Tufted Duck, 3 Sandwich Tern, Blackcap ( m. ), 4+ Cetti's Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Cirl Bunting

Dawlish Warren:- 4 Sandwich Tern, Sand Martin

Plym Estuary:- Bar Tailed Godwit, Tawny Owl, Black Redstart

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- Black Redstart

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

Kingsbridge Estuary:- 5 Red Breasted Merganser, 2 Greenshank, Chiffchaff

Broadsands:- Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Red Throated Diver, 16 Manx Shearwater, Long Tailed Duck, 13 Common Scoter, Pintail ( f. ), Little Gull ( ad. ), 2 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 30 Teal, Wigeon ( m )

Aveton Gifford:- Green Sandpiper ( over )

Otter Estuary:- 2 Goosander, Grey Plover, Black Tailed Godwit

Yarner Woods:- 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff ( m. ), 30+ Redpoll, 4 Siskin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff, 2 March Moth, 3 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, Small Quaker, Clouded Drab

Sidford:- 3 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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23.3.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Jay, Chiffchaff

Mountbatten, Plymouth:- Long Tailed Duck, 6 Turnstone

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Black Hill, Dartmoor:- 2 Red Grouse

Plymouth City Centre:- Chiffchaff ( m. )

Plymstock:- Black Redstart

South Huish:- 30 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Water Pipit

Hope Cove:- 6 Red Throated Diver, Manx Shearwater, 49 Common Scoter, 6 Teal, 8 Little Gull, Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 2 Sandwich Tern

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff, 4+ Siskin, 2 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Raven

West Hoe, Plymouth:- 3 Purple Sandpiper, 7 Turnstone. Grey Seal

Ockment Hill, Dartmoor:- Adder

Modbury:- 2 Roe Deer

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22.3.21, Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, 3 Raven

Tamerton Foliot:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( 11:30, with 9 Buzzard for 20 mins. then flew N.E. )

Plym Estuary:- 5 CATTLE EGRET ( briefly ), 3 Common Sandpiper, Snipe, 7 Roe Deer

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( tidal road ), 3 Sand Martin ( North Marsh )

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 2 Siskin ( m., f. )

Preston, Torquay:- Red Throated Diver

South Huish:- 7 Wigeon, 35 Teal, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Snipe

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 6 Wigeon

Wembury:- Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Wheatear ( m. ), 4 Chiffchaff ( m. )

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 20+ Tufted Duck, 6 Gadwall, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Hedgehog

Sidbury:- 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 4+ Siskin, 4 Roe Deer

Exminster Marshes:- Short Eared Owl, Cetti's Warbler, Stoat

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, Little Grebe, 10+ Gadwall, 7 Teal, 2 Water Rail, Jay, 2 Mistle Thrush, 8+ Cetti's Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest, 3 Cirl Bunting, Reed Bunting, 2 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chifchaff ( m. ), 2 March Moth, 4 Early Grey, Dotted Border, 10 Hebrew Character, Twin Spotted Quaker, 3 Red Chestnut, Clouded Drab, 2 Small Quaker, 2 Common Quaker

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21.3.21, Dawlish Warren:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE ( 08:10, over, later seen from Exe cycle path at Eastdon )

Topsham:- Red Kite

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( m. )

Rillage Point, nr. Ilfracombe:- Sand Martin, Grey Wagtail

Cofton:- 25+ CATTLE EGRET

Hope's Nose:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Purple Sandpiper, Wheatear ( m. ), Black Redstart, Firecrest

East Allington:- Barn Owl

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, 50 Wigeon, 30 Teal, Lapwing, 2 Greenshank, Kingfisher

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 3+ Redwing

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

Axe Estuary:- 10+ Sand Martin

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Sidbury:- Raven, 2 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 6+ Siskin,  Fox, 4 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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20.3.21, Chillington:- Jay

Bowcombe Creek:- Kingfisher, 2 Stock Dove

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, Red Necked Grebe ( Lower Ley, from dipping platform ). Goldeneye ( m. ), 6 Gadwall, 40+ Tufted Duck, 14 Teal, Water Rail, 2 Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, 3 Wheatear, 4+ Cetti's Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, Firecrest, Reed Bunting

Brixham:- Firecrest ( Lupton House )

Belstone:- 3 Raven, 2 Jay

Topsham:- 2 Garganey ( BGM ), Little Ringed Plover ( over )

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden ), 6 Brent Goose, 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Rock Pipit

Saltram / River Plym:- Goosander ( f. ), Greenshank, 3 Dunlin, Snipe, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Redwing, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 3 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Sidbury:- Raven, Jay, Chiffchaff, 6 Siskin, 4 Roe Deer

Hope's Nose:- 4 Purple Sandpiper, Black Redstart, Wheatear, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Firecrest, 8 Common Dolphin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 2 Redwing, March Moth, 3 Early Thorn, 7 Hebrew Character, 4 Early Grey, Oak Beauty, 3 Twin Spotted Quaker, 4 Small Quaker, 6 Common Quaker

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19.3.21, Goodrington:- ICELAND GULL ( imm., Young's Park )

Topsham:- 30 Sand Martin ( Recreation Ground )

Cadover Bridge:- Sand Martin, Raven, 60 Fieldfare

Noss Mayo:- 2 Siskin

West Hoe, Plymouth:- Purple Sandpiper

Slapton:- Red Necked Grebe

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 2 Shoveler ( m. ), 6 Turnstone

South Huish:- 8 Wigeon, 20 Teal, 7 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Snipe

Hope Cove:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 2 w. ), Black Throated Diver, Red Throated Diver

Sidbury:- Jay, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 2+ Siskin

Dawlish Warren:- Wheatear

Bellever:- 2 Raven, 5 Roe Deer

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Cirl Bunting, 3 March Moth, 3 Early Thorn, Oak Beauty, Dotted Border, 13 Hebrew Character, 7 Early Grey, 4 Twin Spotted Quaker, 2 Small Quaker, 5 Common Quaker, 2 Red Chestnut

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

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18.3.21, Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 50+ Tufted Duck, 4 Pochard ( 3 m. ), Raven, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 30+ Tufted Duck, Water Rail, 2 Kingfisher, 4+ Cetti's Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting

Beer Head:- 4 Wheatear ( m. )

Berry Head:- Wheatear ( m. )

Lydford:- 5 Raven

Dawlish / Cockwood:- 40 CATTLE EGRET ( in fields by A379 )

Dawlish Warren:- Firecrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter, Pintail ( m. ), 30 Wigeon, 4 Turnstone, 2 Ringed Plover

South Huish:- 8 Wigeon, 25 Teal, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Snipe, Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Kingfisher

Thurlestone:- Red Leg Partridge, Cirl Bunting ( m. )

Axe Estuary:- 2 Greenshank, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Colyford Marsh:- 8+ Sand Martin

Blackhole Marsh:- Little Ringed Plover

Sidbury:- Red Leg Partridge, Green Woodpecker, Raven, 4 Redwing, Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- Water Rail, Tawny Owl, Jay, Goldcrest, Roe Deer

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Totnes:- 2 Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( m. ), Goldcrest, 2 Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, March Moth, 2 Early Thorn, 3 Early Grey, 6 Hebrew Character, Small Quaker, 7 Common Quaker, 2 Twin Spotted Quaker

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17.3.21, South Huish:- 2 Little Grebe, 8 Wigeon, 44 Teal, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 11 Snipe, Red Leg Partridge, 2 Water Pipit, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Mansands:- 35+ Common Scoter, Firecrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull

Haldon Pier, Torquay:- 6 Purple Sandpiper, 3 Turnstone

Rillage Point, nr. Ilfracombe:- 2 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 33 Siskin

Plympton:- Stock Dove ( m. ), 2 Dipper, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Cadover:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. ), 6 Swallow

Dawlish / Cofton:- 40+ CATTLE EGRET ( in fields by A379 )

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Throated Diver, 5 Common Scoter, 35+ Teal

Beesands:- Black Redstart

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Mandarin ( m. ), Greenshank, Green Sandpiper ( also of interest, Black Swan )

Slapton:- 4 Goldeneye ( 2 m., 2 f. )

Hingston Hill, Burrator:- 200 Golden Plover

Sidbury:- Goldcrest, 4 Siskin, 5 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Woodcock Wood:- 5 Roe Deer

Westcott Woods, Bideford:- 2 Roe Deer

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

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, Raven

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

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

East Ockment River:- Dipper

West Ockment River:- Dipper

Fatherford:- Mistle Thrush

Hope's Nose:- Wheatear ( m. )

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

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

Bystock Pools:- Goldcrest, Firecrest, 4 Redpoll

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Red Throated Diver

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

Aveton Gifford:- Spoonbill ( over )

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

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

Cockington:- Comma

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

Otter Estuary:- 2 CATTLE EGRET

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

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Goldcrest

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

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

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

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

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14.3.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Topsham:- 2 Greylag

Plympton:- Black Redstart

Noss Mayo:- Stock Dove, Goldcrest

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

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

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose

Topsham Quay:- Ruff, Spotted Redshank

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl

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

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

St. Marychurch:- 2 Raven

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

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

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13.3.21, Dawlish Warren:- Firecrest

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Bolt Tail:- Great Skua

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Goldcrest

South Huish:- 3 Water Pipit

Sidbury:- 4+ Siskin

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

Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog

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

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Ilsington:- Merlin, 2 Stock Dove, Siskin

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

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Firecrest

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Okehampton:- 4 Jay

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker

West Ockment River, Okehampton:- Dipper

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

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

Plymouth Hoe:- Purple Sandpiper

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

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

Two Bridges:- 2 Roe Deer

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

Noss Mayo:- 1+ Goldcrest

South Huish:- Wigeon, Teal, Dunlin

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

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver

Venford Reservoir:- 3 Goosander, Mistle Thrush

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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10.3.21, Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Goldcrest

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

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Tavistock:- Goosander, Grey Wagtail

Gara Bridge:- 2 Dipper

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

Axe Estuary:- 12 Mediterranean Gull

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS,  Greenshank

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Red Throated Diver

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

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose, Marsh Harrier

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

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

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

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

Berry Head:- Weasel

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

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8.3.21, nr. Eggesford:- RED KITE

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Dawlish:- 28 CATTLE EGRET ( Cofton Farm )

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

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

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

Hatch Bridge:- 3 Tawny Owl

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

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Goldcrest, Siskin

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

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

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

Mary Tavy:- Weasel

Bellever:- 3 Roe Deer

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7.3.21, Plympton:- Black Redstart, 4 Siskin

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

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

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

Colaton Raleigh:- RED KITE

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

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

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

Exeter:- Firecrest

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

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

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

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Red Throated Diver, 7 Turnstone

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

South Milton Ley:- Snipe, Tawny Owl

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

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

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

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Colaton Raleigh:- RED KITE

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

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Red Throated Diver

Topsham:- 3 Whooper Swan ( over )

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

Plympton:- Black Redstart

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

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

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

Colaton Raleigh:- RED KITE ( 10:30 )

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker

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

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Plympton:- 19 Siskin

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

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

Sidbury:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Siskin

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

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

Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Hedgehog

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

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Colaton Raleigh:- RED KITE

Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Ringed Plover ( Yarmer Beach )

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

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

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

Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Hedgehog

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail, Siskin, 4 Roe Deer

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

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

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

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

River Otter:- CATTLE EGRET

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

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

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

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

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Reed Bunting

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

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

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

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

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

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

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Axe Estuary:- 2 Common Sandpiper

Seaton:- Black Redstart ( Trevelyan Rd. )

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

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

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

Cockington:- Barn Owl

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

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

Noss Mayo:- Greenshank

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose, Ruff

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

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

Exeter Quay:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

Kingsbridge:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, Blackcap

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

Powderham Park:- 7 Egyptian Goose

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

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

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

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

Plympton:- Common Quaker

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

Exeter Quay:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. )

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Goldcrest

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

Tamerton Foliot:- 12 CATTLE EGRET

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

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

Sidbury:- Goldcrest, 2+ Siskin

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap, Small Tortoishell

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

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27.2.21, Dawlish:- 3+ Siskin

North Hallsands:- Wheatear ( m. )

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Hope's Nose:- 5 Purple Sandpiper

Wolfardisworthy:- Woodcock, 4 Raven, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- 3 Raven

North Hessary Tor:- 5 Golden Plover

Pork Hill:- Raven

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

Mary Tavy:- 2 Raven

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

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26.2.21, Lundy:- Sand Martin ( over Pondsbury )

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

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 5 Raven

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

Sourton:- 2 Raven

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

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

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Dawlish Country Park:- 19 Cirl Bunting

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

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Goldcrest, Slow Worm

Aylesbeare Common:- RED KITE, Slow Worm

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Early Moth

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

Okehampton:- Raven

Wapsworthy Common:- 6 Golden Plover, 12 Dunlin

Baggator:- Raven, 2 Jay

Lopwell:- 2 Raven, Chiffchaff ( m. )

Aveton Gifford:- Spoonbill ( North Marsh )

Crownhill Down:- 6 Raven, Reed Bunting

Exmouth:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( m. )

Newton Abbot:- Chiffchaff ( Aller Brook )

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

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

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

Plympton:- Hebrew Character Moth

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

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver

Axe Estuary:- 19 Mediterranean Gull

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Turnstone, 3 Ringed Plover

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

Aveton Gifford:- Brent Goose

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Fremington:- 4 GLOSSY IBIS, Spoonbill

Sidbury:- Dipper, Goldcrest

Plymstock:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet

Ashburton:- 2 Tawny Owl, Blackcap

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23.2.21, Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

Sidbury:- Raven, 7 Redwing, Grey Wagtail

Axe Estuary:- 3 Mediterranean Gull

Teignmouth:- 8 Great Northern Diver, Mediterranean Gull

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

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

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

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

Plympton:- Common Quaker Moth

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22.2.21, Wolfardisworthy:- Woodcock

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Kingsbridge:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( m. )

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

Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker

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

Thurlestone Bay:-Red Throated Diver, 6 Ringed Plover

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

Thurlestone Marsh:- 3 Teal, Water Rail

Aveton Gifford:- 6 Siskin

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

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

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

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21.2.21, Topsham:- Fircrest ( nr. hide )

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

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

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

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

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver

Thurlestone Marsh:- 3 Teal

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

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

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Wolfardisworthy:- 2 Woodcock

Plympton:- Dotted Border Moth

Plymouth:- Small Quaker Moth, Grey Shoulder Knot

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

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

Brixham:- 27+ Great Northern Diver

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

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

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

Loddiswell:- Barn Owl

Thurlestone:- Teal, Wigeon

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart, Blackcap, Reed Bunting

Sidbury:- Raven, 6 Redwing

Colaton Raleigh Common:- 20 Redpoll

Bowcombe Creek:- Spoonbill

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

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

Okehampton:- 5 Raven

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

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

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

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

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

Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL

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

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

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

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

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

Kilmington:- CATTLE EGRET

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

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

Woodbury Common:- 18+ Redpoll

Buckfastleigh:- 8+ Redwing

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

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

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

Postbridge:- 3 Raven

Whitchurch:- Fieldfare

Over Tor:- Raven

Moreleigh:- 2 Mistle Thrush

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail

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

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

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull, Grey Seal

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Roe Deer

Totnes:- Stoat

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

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

Smithaleigh:- Jay

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

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver

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

Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

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

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

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

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16.2.21, Dawlish:- 5+ Siskin

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

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 40+ Lapwing

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

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

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

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

Woodbury Common:- 2 Snipe, 9 Redpoll

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

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. ), Goldcrest

Saltram:- 11 Mandarin, Grey Wagtail

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

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 80 Wigeon, 2 Mediterranean Gull

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

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

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Sidbury:- Siskin, 5 Roe Deer

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

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

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

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

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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

Widecombe:- 2 Raven

Dawlish Warren:- Firecrest

Noss Mayo:- Woodcock, Tawny Owl, Goldcrest

Thurlestone:- 2 Teal

Seaton:- Crossbill

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

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

Sidmouth:- 20 Turnstone, 2 Grey Wagtail

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

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

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

Sousson's Plantation:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE

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

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

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- Spoonbill, Whimbrel

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

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Woodcock, Black Redstart

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

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

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

Brixham:- 5 Great Northern Diver

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

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

Ilsington:- 50+ Golden Plover

Exeter:- Long Tailed Duck

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

Dawlish Waren:- Siskin

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

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

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

South Huish:- Water Pipit

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

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

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver

Aveton Gifford:- Spoonbill

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

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

Rundlestone, Princetown:- Fieldfare

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Beardown Plantation, Two Bridges:- 5 Raven, Woodcock

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

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

Otter Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET, Avocet, Redpoll

Exeter:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( in private garden )

Sidbury:- 2 Fieldfare, Roe Deer

Bellever:- Snipe, 2 Roe Deer

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

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose

Barnstaple:- Black Redstart

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

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

Haldon:- Woodcock

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

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

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

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

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

Sidbury:- 3 Fieldfare

South Milton:- Stoat, Roe Deer

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

Plympton:- 3 Firecrest

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

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

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

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

Aylesbeare Common:- 3 Crossbill

Otter Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET, Avocet, 85 Dunlin

Brixham:- 7 Great Northern Diver

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

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Greenshank, 20 Dunlin

Thurlestone Marsh:- Redwing

Dawlish:- Water Rail

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

Exeter:- Otter ( Quay )

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

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

Plympton:- Firecrest ( Tory Brook, Newnham Park )

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

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Lapwing

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

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

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

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

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8.2.21, Alphington:- Merlin

Exmouth:- NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD ( in private garden )

Berry Head:- Common Scoter

Great Torrington:- 2 Siskin

Princetown:- 2 Woodcock, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

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

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Holne Moor:- Raven

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

Vale Down:- 3 Raven

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

Brent Tor:- 3 Raven

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

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

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver ( apparent albino )

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

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 19 Dunlin, 6 Knot

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

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

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

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

Netton:- Barn Owl

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

Great Torrington:- 5+ Siskin

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

Paignton:- Woodcock

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS, Common Sandpiper

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Ashburton:- Blackcap, Goldcrest

Watern Tor:- 2 Raven

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

Wallabrook:- 3 Raven

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

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

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5.2.21, Dawlish:- Siskin

River Otter:- CATTLE EGRET

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

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

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

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

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

Blackmoor Gate:- Short Eared Owl

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

Plympton:- Bloxworth Snout

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4.2.21, Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

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

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

Brixham:- 2 Great Northern Diver

River Otter:- CATTLE EGRET

West Charleton Marsh:- Barn Owl

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3.2.21, Plympton:- 17 Siskin

Crownhill Down:- Reed Bunting ( f. )

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

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

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

Thurlestone:- 3 Teal

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

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

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

Ashburton:- Raven, Blackcap, 2 Goldcrest

Exminster Marshes:- 4 White Fronted Goose

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

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

Totnes:- Firecrest

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

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

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

Kenton:- 4 Red Leg Partridge

Starcross:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( Staplake )

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

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

Okehampton:- Dipper ( West Ockment River )

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

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

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

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

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

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Black Redstart

Thurlestone Bay:- 20 Turnstone ( Yarmer Beach )

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

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- 20 Redwing

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31.1.21, Plympton:- 12 Siskin

West Charleton Marsh:- Marsh Harrier, Barn Owl

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

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

Exmouth:- 2 Blackcap ( m. )

Otter Estuary:- Pintail ( m. )

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

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

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

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

Seaton:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 7 Medityerranean Gull

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

Sousson's:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE

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

Plymbridge:- 2 Kingfisher, Marsh Tit

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29.1.21, Churchstow:- 60+ Redwing

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

Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL

Hope's Nose:- GLAUCOUS GULL

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover

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

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

Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest

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

Colyford Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET

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

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

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Black Redstart

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

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27.1.21, Plympton:- 19 Siskin

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

Plym Estuary:- 2 Dipper, 45+ Siskin

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Hope Cove:- 3 Firecrest

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

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

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver

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

Torquay:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( m. )

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail

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

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

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

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

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

Okehampton:- 4 Raven

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

Mansands:- 8 Gadwall, 3+ Chiffchaff

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

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

The Warren, Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven

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

Aveton Gifford:- Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, Chiffchaff

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

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 70 Wigeon

Dawlish:- 3 Siskin

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

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

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 20 Redwing

Clennon Valley / Paignton:- WHITE STORK

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

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

Exminster Marshes:- 11 Barnacle Goose

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

Axe Estuary:- Caspian Gull ( 2 w. )

Colyton:- Green Sandpiper, 20 Redwing, 50 Fieldfare

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

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23.1.21, Torquay Harbour:- 2 Purple Sandpiper

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

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

Starcross:- 51 CATTLE EGRET ( out from roost )

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Torquay Harbour:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, 4 Turnstone

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

Seaton:- Black Redstart ( m. )

Dawlish:- Blackcap ( m.), Siskin

Great Links Tor:- Raven

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

Corn Ridge:- Raven

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

Starcross:- CATTLE EGRET

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

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

Sidbury:- 3 Redwing, Fieldfare, Goldcrest

Buckfastleigh:- Goosander ( m. )

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

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21.1.21, Plymouth:- Black Redstart

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

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker

Kingsbridge:- ( possible ) Whimbrel

Postbridge:- 2 Raven

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

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

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

Tamerton Foliot:- 6 CATTLE EGRET, Green Sandpiper

Sidbury:- 15 Redwing

Thurlestone Bay:- 7 Brent Goose

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

Sutton Harbour, Plymouth:- Otter

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

Thurlestone Bay:- Turnstone, Ringed Plover

Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Ashburton:- 2 Blackcap, Goldcrest

North Hill, Plymouth:- 4 Ring Neck Parakeet

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

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19.1.21, Plymbridge:- 2 Dipper, Marsh Tit

Seaton:- 2 Black Redstart ( Bowling Club )

Modbury:- 40+ Redwing

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

Plympton:- Raven, Goldcrest

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

Huxton Cross, nr. Thurlestone:- Merlin

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

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

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

Plym Estuary:- Common Sandpiper

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

Starcross:- 2 Firecrest

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

Sidmouth:- 24 Turnstone

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, Common Dolphin

South Milton Village:- 2 Jay, Fox

Plympton:- Bloxworth Snout Moth

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

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Dipper

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

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

Bowcombe Creek:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser

Torquay:- Rock Pipit, 7 Cirl Bunting

Dawlish:- Black Redstart ( m. )

Exminster Marshes:- BLACK BRANT

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 8 Pintail

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

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

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

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

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

Thurlestone:- 2 Snipe, Tawny Owl, Winter Moth

Totnes:- Stoat

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16.1.21, Dawlish:- 2 Grey Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- BLACK BRANT

Powderham Marshes:- GREEN WINGED TEAL ( m. )

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

Seaton:- Brambling ( m. )

Cockington Valley:- Brambling ( f. )

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

Okehampton:- Raven

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

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

Aveton Gifford:- Black Redstart

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

Sidbury:- Grey Wagtail

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

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

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

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

Torquay Harbour:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, Turnstone

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

Loddiswell:- Dipper

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

Woodleigh:- Jay, 30+ Redwing

Rattery:- 45 Redwing

Bowcombe Creek:- Kingfisher

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

Wembury:- Black Redstart, Cirl Bunting

Dawlish:- Siskin

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

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

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

Exminster Marshes:- BLACK BRANT, Marsh Harrier

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

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

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

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

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14.1.21, Cockington:- 5 Siskin

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

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

Plymstock:- Ring Neck Parakeet, 2 Blackcap

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

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

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

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter ( m. )

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS

Paignton:- 2 Blackcap

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

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

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

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

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Purple Sandpiper

Seaton:- 2 Black Redstart, Blackcap

Thurlestone:- Blackcap, Goldcrest, December Moth

Plympton:- December Moth

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

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

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

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

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Goldcrest

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

Berry Head:- Common Dolphin, Grey Seal

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

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

Bowcombe Creek:- 3 Greenshank

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( f. )

Okehampton:- 3 Mistle Thrush

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Black Redstart

Aveton Gifford:- 15 Fieldfare, Black Redstart

Thurlestone:- 8 Snipe, 3 Redwing, Goldcrest

Dawlish Warren:- Black Throated Diver

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Egyptian Goose, Redwing

Brixham:- Black Redstart ( Bowling Club )

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

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

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

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

Yes Tor:- Raven

Dawlish:- Siskin

Brixham:- ICELAND GULL

High Willhays:- Raven

Berry Head:- Cirl Bunting

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

Okehampton:- Raven

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

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

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

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

Sidbury:- 3 Fieldfare, Grey Wagtail

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

River Otter:- 2 Dipper, Otter

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

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

Cockington, Torquay:- 4 Redwing, Firecrest

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

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

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

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

Plymouth:- 2 Blackcap

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

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

Colyton:- 100 Fieldfare

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

Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )

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

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

Plymouth Hoe:- 2 Great Northern Diver

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

Thurlestone Marsh:- Water Rail

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

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

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

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

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

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

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

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7.1.21, West Charleton:- Barn Owl

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

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

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

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

Chelston, Torquay:- Blackcap ( f. )

Okehampton:- Raven

Slapton:- 2 Gadwall, 3 Pochard, 2 Goldeneye

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

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

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

Aveton Gifford:- Barn Owl, Black Redstart

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

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

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

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

Dawlish:- 4 Redwing

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

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

Paignton:- Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

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

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

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

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

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

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )

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

Brixham Harbour:- Black Guillemot

Wembury:- Green Woodpecker, Black Redstart

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5.1.21, Brixham Harbour:- ICELAND GULL

Great Torrington:- 7+ Siskin

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

Dawlish:- Blackcap ( m. )

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Jay, Mistle Thrush

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

Postbridge:- 2 Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Fernworthy Reservoir:- 4 Raven

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

Warren House Inn:- 5 Raven

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

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

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

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

Noss Mayo:- Grey Wagtail

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

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

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

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

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

Seaton Wetlands:- 2 Jack Snipe, 6 Snipe

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

Broadsands:- 11+ Cirl Bunting

Saltram:- 6 Mandarin

Sidmouth:- Redwing, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

Sidbury:- 2 Goldcrest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Powderham Park:- 4 Egyptian Goose

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

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

Exmouth:- Blackcap ( m. )

Mansands:- Great Northern Diver

Yarner Woods:- 40 Redpoll

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

Paignton:- Black Redstart

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

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

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

Starcross:- Greenshank

Cockwood:- Slavonian Grebe, Goldeneye

Passage House Inn:- Greylag

Rackerhayes, Kingsteignton:- 4 Pochard, 2 Gadwall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exmouth:- Blackcap ( m. )

Exminster Marshes:- Merlin, 11 Barnacle Goose

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

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

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

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

North Hallsands:- Great Northern Diver, Black Redstart

Loddiswell:- Dipper

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

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

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

Topsham Bridge:- 3 Dipper, Grey Wagtail

South Milton / Ley:- Water Rail, Green Woodpecker

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

St. Marychurch:- Blackcap ( m. )

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

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

Starcross:- 55 CATTLE EGRET

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

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

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

Ashclyst Forest:- 2 Firecrest

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, presumed Pomarine Skua

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

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

Broadsands:- 4 Great Northern Diver, Black Throated Diver

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

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

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

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

Bowcombe Creek:- Greenshank

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

Meldon Reservoir:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Meldon Quarry:- Green Woodpecker

Black Tor, West Ockment:- 2 Raven

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

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

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

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

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

Kenn:- 10+ Red Leg Partridge

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

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

Topsham:- 2 Pintail, Snipe, 6 Turnstone

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

Powderham Marsh:- 4 Cirl Bunting

Gara Bridge:- 2 Jay, Marsh Tit

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

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

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

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

Kingsbridge:- Blackcap

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

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

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

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16.9.21, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

Challaborough Bay:- WRYNECK, 4 Wheatear, Tree Pipit

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

Berry Head:- 3 Wheatear

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

Heckwood Tor:- 12 Swallow

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

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

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

Dawlish Warren:- 10 Knot

Endsleigh:- Raven, Comma

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

Exe Estuary:- 2 Spoonbill

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

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven

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

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

West Charleton Marsh:- TURTLE DOVE

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

Moretonhampstead:- 6 Swallow

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

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

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

Noss Mayo:- Southern Hawker

Trenchford Reservoir:- Comma

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

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Spoonbill

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

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

Noss Mayo:- Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Wembury:- Convolvulous Hawkmoth

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13.9.21, Axe Cliff:- ORTOLAN BUNTING

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

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

nr. Tiverton:- RED KITE ( over motorway )

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Okehampton:- Raven

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

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

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12.9.21, Axe Cliff:- ORTOLAN BUNTING ( elusive )

Seaton Wetlands:- 3 Ruff

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

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

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

Moretonhampstead:- Swallow

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

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

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

River Otter:- Beaver

Haytor:- Fox ( silver / grey colou )

Brixham:- Vestal, Bordered Pug

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Berry Head:- VAGRANT EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( in quarry )

Plympton:- Frosted Orange, Cypress Pug

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

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

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

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

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

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9.9.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Axe Estuary:- OSPREY

Meldon:- 4 Swallow

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

Dawlish Warren:- Ruff, Spotted Redshank, Little Tern

River Dart:- OSPREY

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

Modbury:- 3+ Spotted Flycatcher

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

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

Aveton Gifford:- Redstart ( f. )

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

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

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

Brixton:- MAIZE WAINSCOT ( 2nd for UK )

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

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8.9.21, Torquay:- Green Woodpecker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Modbury:- 5 Swallow

Black Hole Marsh:- 3 Ruff

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

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

Beardon, Lydford:- 2 Swallow

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

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

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Comma

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

River Otter:- 2 Beaver

Plymouth:- Jersey Mocha

Brixham:- Feathered Gothic

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

nr. Sidmouth:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush

Slapton:- 32 Balearic Shearwater

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

Orcombe, Exmouth:- 10 Yellow Wagtail

Axe Estuary:- OSPREY

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

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

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

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

Paignton:- Portland Riband Wave

Okehampton:- 2 Painted Lady

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

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

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

Beer Head:- 22 Wheatear, Redstart, 2 Whinchat

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

Ashprington:- OSPREY

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swallow

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

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

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

Sidmouth Seafront:- 3 Turnstone, 3 Swallow

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

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Jersey Tiger Moth

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

Okehampton:- 4 Painted Lady

Branscombe:- 130+ Painted Lady

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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

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

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

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

Sharpham, Dart Estuary:- OSPREY

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

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

Taw Marsh:- 4 Swallow

Warleigh Estate / R. Tavy:- 3 OSPREY

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

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

Portworthy Mica Dam:- Wood Sandpiper, Roe Deer

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

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

Mincinglake Park, Exeter:- Brown Hairstreak

Brixham:- Convolvulous Hawkmoth

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

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

South Milton:- 2 Jay

R. Tavy / Bere Ferrers:- 2+ OSPREY

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

Fremington Pill:- Spotted Redshank

Portworthy:- Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank

Exton:- 3 OSPREY

Dittisham:- OSPREY

Postbridge:- 2 Swallow, 3 Raven

Cut Hill:- Hen Harrier, Swallow

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow

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

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

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

Headland Warren:- 8 Red Deer

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

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

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

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

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

Thurlestone Village:- Wheatear, Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- 100 Swallow / House Martin

Topsham:- OSPREY, Snipe

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

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

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

Plympton:- Hedgehog

Hisley Woods, Dartmoor:- 2 Purple Hairstreak

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

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

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

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Brixton:- 10+ Swallow, House Martin

Hart Tor:- Raven

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

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

Okehampton Moor:- 3 Raven

Topsham:- OSPREY

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

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

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

Paignton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

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

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

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

Dawlish Warren:- 39 Sanderling, 3 Cirl Bunting

Saltram:- 4 Yellow Wagtail

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

Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Painted Lady

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Small Copper, Silver Y

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

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

Exe Estuary :- OSPREY

nr. Hemyock:- WHITE STORK

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

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

Portworthy:- OSPREY

Wembury Point:- Whinchat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Turf:- 4 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover

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

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

Axe Estuary:- Green Sandpiper

Horsey Island, Braunton:- OSPREY, Mediterranean Gull

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

Beer Head:-  3 Wheatear, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

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

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

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

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

Plympton:- Raven, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Torquay:- Chiffchaff, Jersey Tiger Moth

Okehampton:- Raven, 3 Painted Lady

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Painted Lady

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lydford Gorge:- Grey Wagtail

Whitleigh, Plymouth:- WHITE STORK ( roosted overnight )

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

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

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

Okehampton:- Raven, 5 Painted Lady

Paignton:- 2 Painted Lady

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

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

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

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

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

Westward Ho!:- Mediterranean Gull

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

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Little Stint

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

Bridestowe:- 2 Swallow

Widecombe:- 6 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 8 Wheatear

Poundgate:- 10 Swallow, 20 House Martin

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

Slapton:- Hobby, 3,000 Swallow

Colyford Common:- Whinchat

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

Hexworthy:- 5 Swallow, Badger, Adder

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

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

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

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

Okehampton:- 2 Painted Lady

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

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

Braunton Burrows:- Wheatear

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

Topsham:- 2 Kingfisher

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

Gutter Tor:- Green Woodpecker

Burrator Reservoir:- 12 Swallow

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

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

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

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

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

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

Venford:- Orange Swift Moth

Okehampton:- 7 Painted Lady

Preston Down, Paignton:- Brown Hairstreak

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

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

Cadover area:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, Wheatear

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

Modbury:- 2 Swallow, House Martin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Okehampton Moor:- 7 Swallow, Golden Ringed Dragonfly

Seaton Marshes:- Migrant Hawker, Southern Hawker

Okehampton:- 6 Painted Lady

Paignton:- 2 Jersey Tiger Moth

nr. Chagford:- Clouded Yellow, Brown Hairstreak

Clearbrook:- 4 Grayling, Gatekeeper

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Dipper

Okehampton:- Raven, 15 Painted Lady

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

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

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

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

Crownhill Down:- 7 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover

Plympton:- 5 Raven, Siskin

Axe Estuary:- OSPREY

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

Lydford:- 4 Swallow

Thurlestone:- Barn Owl

Bridestowe:- 3 Swallow

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

Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl

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

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

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

Slapton:- Snipe, 2 Grey Seal

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

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

Axmouth Undercliff:- Wood White, Clouded Yellow

Axmouth Beach:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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21.8.21, Torquay:- Chiffchaff

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

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

Hope Cove:- Storm Petrel

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

Colyford Common:- 2 Teal, 2 Greenshank, 3 Whimbrel, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Lapwing, 2 Stock Dove

Hope's Nose:- 11 Manx Shearwater, 9 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Grey Seal

Wembury:- 6 Turnstone, 4 Whimbrel, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Dunlin, Sanderling, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, Wheatear, 2 Harbour Porpoise, Common Lizard

Berry Head:- 55 Balearic Shearwater, Great Skua, 5 Arctic Skua, Yellow Leg Gull, 50 Sandwich Tern, 18 Common Tern, Arctic Tern, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Milton Abbot:- 5 Swallow, 12 House Martin, 6 Silver Washed Fritillary

Slapton:- Crescent Moth, Satellite, White Line Dart, Barred Hook Tip, Haworth's Minor, Twin Spotted Wainscot, Jersey Mocha

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20.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5+ Swallow, 6+ Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven

Slapton:- 2 Hobby, Black Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, 2 Common Tern, 45 Sandwich Tern, Grey Wagtail, 6 Wheatear, Southern Hawker

Seaton Marshes:- Wheatear

Black Hole Marsh:- Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 40+ Black Tailed Godwit, 60 Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Yellow Wagtail ( over )

River Erme:- 2 Kingfisher

Aveton Gifford / South Efford Marsh:- OSPREY ( 10:45, downriver ), 9 Teal, 4 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, 4 Dunlin, 6 Ringed Plover, Kingfisher

nr. Brixton Tor:- 2 Green Woodpecker

South Huish:- 12+ Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin

Saltram /Plym Estuary:- 5 Greenshank, Whimbrel, 2 Dunlin, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, 3 Swift, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Rillage Point area:- RED KITE, 240 Manx Shearwater, 4 Swift, 175 Swallow, 70 House Martin

Topsham:- 3 Ruff, Knot, 28 Greenshank, Ringed Plover, 10 Whimbrel

Lydford:- 25 Swallow

Crownhill Down:- Ringed Plover, 7 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, Painted Lady

Plymouth:- Leopard Moth

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19.8.21, Start Point:- Wheatear

Black Hole Marsh:- Bar Tailed Godwit, Black Tailed Godwit

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull, 10+ Sandwich Tern, 3 Common Tern, Wheatear, Rock Pipit

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 50 House Martin

Dawlish Warren:- Curlew Sandpiper

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Manx Shearwater, 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Sanderling, 3 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 2 Teal, 8 Swift, 5 Swallow, 10 House Martin

South Milton Ley ( seaward end ):- Sedge Warbler, 3 Reed Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, Willow Warbler

Prawle Point:- 38 Manx Shearwater, 25 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Whimbrel,  Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua, Black Tern, 30 Common Tern, 7 Arctic Tern, Sandwich Tern, Mediterranean Gull, 8+ Common Dolphin

Paignton:- Dark Crimson Underwing

Plympton:- Maiden's Blush

Seaton:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank, 6 Ringed Plover, 77 Dunlin, 3 Water Rail, Kingfisher, Wheatear, Wood White Butterfly

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18.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 15+ Swallow, Raven, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Torquay:- Chiffchaff

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Marsh Harrier

River Axe & Estuary:- OSPREY, 2 Yellow Wagtail

Mansands:- Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- 4 Swallow, 30+ House Martin

Crownhill Down:- 10+ Ringed Plover, 63 Dunlin

Wembury Point:- 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, 8 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Sanderling, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Dawlish Warren:- Curlew Sandpiper ( juv. ), 140 Ringed Plover, 70 Dunlin, 40+ Sanderling, 17 Sandwich Tern Common Tern

Colyford Common:- Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 7 Lapwing, 4 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, 2 Greenshank, Kingfisher

Haldon:- Raven, Jay, Siskin, 2 Crossbill ( juv. ), Ringlet, Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Saltram:- Ruddy Carpet, 3 Pretty Chalk Carpet, Mouse Moth, Olive

Preston Down:- Painted Lady

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17.8.21, Exmoor:- WHITE TAILED EAGLE

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- 35 House Martin, Jay

Foggintor Quarry, Princetown:- 3 Swallow, 2 Raven

Wembury:- CONVOLVULUS HAWKMOTH, 3 Whimbrel, 2 Dunlin, Sanderling, 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, 15 Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- 2+ Common Tern, 2+ Sandwich Tern

Colyford Common / Black Hole Marsh:- Little Ringed Plover, Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 8 Ringed Plover, 30+ Dunlin, Kingfisher

River Axe:- OSPREY

Exminster Marshes:- Marsh Harrier, Wheatear

River Plym:- Dipper

Crownhill Down:- Common Sandpiper, 17 Ringed Plover, 31 Dunlin, Hobby ( over ), Spotted Flycatcher

Dawlish Warren:- Curlew Sandpiper ( juv. ), Sanderling, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 2+ Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Wheatear

Torquay:- 6 Swift, Chiffchaff, Jersey Tiger Moth

Ottery St. Mary:- SOUTHERN MIGRANT HAWKER ( Cadhay ), Mandarin, Kingfisher, 2 Sand Martin

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16.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 2 Raven, Chiffchaff

Churchstow:- Swift, 2 House Martin

Slapton:- Turnstone, Dunlin, Sanderling, 30+ Sandwich Tern

Collaton:- 12 Swallow

Newton Ferrers:- 3 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- Common Scoter ( m. ), Whimbrel, 3 Ringed Plover, Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern

Seaton Marshes:- 3 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 2 Wheatear

Crownhill Down ( Drakelands Pit ):- 56 Dunlin, 19 Ringed Plover, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

off Brixham:- Manx Shearwater, Balearic Shearwter, Dunlin, Yellow Leg Gull, Arctic Tern, 3 Common Tern, Sandwich Tern

Kingsbridge:- 2 Whimbrel, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Swallow

Saltern Cove, Torbay:- Common Sandpiper

Chudleigh Knighton Heath:- Painted Lady

Paignton:- Silver Washed Fritillary

St. Marychurch:- VAGRANT EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( f., in private garden )

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15.8.21, Okehampton:- Raven, Jay

Crownhill Down ( Drakelands Pit ):- 11 Dunlin, 16 Ringed Plover

West Charleton Marsh:- Green Sandpiper

Topsham:- 2 Little Grebe, 2 Ruff ( m. ad., juv. ), 14 Greenshank, 11 Dunlin, 9 Whimbrel

Mansands:- Lesser Whitethroat ( on feeders ), Little Grebe, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 3 Teal, Whimbrel, Greenshank, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, Sedge Warbler, Cirl Bunting

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 7 Mandarin, 5 Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, Ringneck Parakeet, 5 Stock Dove

Moretonhampstead:- 15 Mistle Thrush

Seaton Marshes:- 2 Wood Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpiper, Ringed Plover, 2 Swift

Slapton:- 4 Mediterranean Gull, 100+ Swift

Axe Estuary:- Greenshank, 20 Dunlin

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Wood Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. )

Headland Warren:- Swallow, 2 Raven, 12 Red Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 2 Magpie Moth, Rosy Footman, 2 Elephant Hawklmoth, 12 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 26 Flame Shoulder, Flame Carpet, Yellow Barred Brindle, 2 Red Twin Spot Carpet, 3 Silver Y, White Spotted Pug, Marbled Green, Phoenix, 3 Pebble Prominent, Small Phoenix, Garden Carpet, 8 Large Yellow Underwing, 4 Dingy Footman, 5 Brimstone Moth, Rosy Rustic, 3 Dark Arches, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Drinker, 2 Knot Grass, July Highflyer, Canary Shouldered Thorn, Small Fan Footed Wave, Ruby Tiger, Smoky Wainscot

Budleigh Salterton:- Blair's Mocha

Torquay:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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14.8.21, Slapton:- Ringed Plover, 30+ Sandwich Tern, Wheatear

Dawlish Warren:- 15 Sanderling, Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 6 Swallow

Topsham:- Ruff

Dawlish:- 7 Brown Argus

Berry Head:- Stoat, Common Darter

Ilsington:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Weir Quay:- RADFORD'S FLAME SHOULDER MOTH, 23 Flame Shoulder

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger

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13.8.21, Mansands:- House Martin, Lesser Whitethroat ( on feedeers ), Willow Warbler

Plym Estuary:- Garden Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Tigley:- 6 Swift

Berry Head:- 215+ Swift

Black Hole Marsh:- 4 Wood Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, 2 Swift

West Charleton:- 40 Swift

Noss Mayo:- Swift, 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Comma, Southern Hawker

Wembury:- Adder

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Kerswell Down, Kngskerswell:- Painted Lady, 4 Holly Blue, 11 Common Blue, 8 Brown Argus, 5 Silver Washed Fritillary, 18 Gatekeeper, Ringlet, Jersey Tiger Moth

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12.8.21, Rillage Point area:- 1,200 Manx Shearwater, 6 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Whimbrel

Mansands:- 3 Little Grebe

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Topsham:- Ruff, Knot, Whimbrel, Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, 8+ Whimbrel, Comon Sandpiper, 20 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Slapton:- 2 Ringed Plover, Yellow Leg Gull, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 40 Sandwich Tern, Swift, Reed Bunting

Okehampton:- Raven

Bovey Castle:- 30 House Martin

Black Hole Marsh:- 6 Teal, 3 Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank, 4 Dunlin, Snipe, Marsh Harrier, Mediterranean Gull

Soussons:- Green Woodpecker, 10+ Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Jay, 2 Wheatear, 4 Redstart ( m., 3 f./juv. ), 3 Blackcap, 3+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, 3+ Goldcrest, 4 Crossbill, 8 Gatekeeper, 4 Common Blue, 3 Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Common Darter

Headland Warren:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, 15 Red Deer

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11.8.21, Crownhill Down:- 5 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, 23 Mistle Thrush, 4 Willow Warbler

Topsham / Exe Estuary:- Ruff, 2 Knot, Bar Tailed Godwit, 10+ Whimbrel

Modbury:- 8 Swallow, 3 House Martin

Corbyn's Head Beach, Torquay:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Black Hole Marsh:- Wood Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- Swift, 2 Swallow, House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 30 Sanderling ( Yarmer Beach )

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Tigley:- possible MONTAGU'S HARRIER ( m. )

Wembury Point:- 2 Whimbrel, 10+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Holly Blue, Gatekeeper, Small Copper

Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, Painted Lady, Comma

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 25 Mistle Thrush, Roe Deer

Headland Warren:- 30 Red Deer

Preston Down Rd., Paignton:- Painted Lady, 4 Holly Blue, Small Copper, Comma, 20+ Gatekeeper, 3 Jersey Tiger Moth

Chelston, Torquay:- 2 Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth

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10.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 30+ Swallow

Budleigh Salterton:- 7 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Little Tern, 40 Sandwich Tern

Cadover:- 2 Dipper ( juv. )

Torquay:- 20+ Swift

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 4 Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Kingfisher

Holwell Tor / Emsworthy Rocks:- 4+ Swallow, 2 Raven, 2 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Yealmpton:- 3 Swallow

Okehampton:- Raven

Meldon:- 5 Swallow, 6 House Martin

Pu Tor, Whitchurch:- Green Woodpecker, Raven

Colyford Common:- 4 Teal, Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, 3 Whimbrel, 3 Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin, 9 Lapwing

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Comma, Southern Hawker

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Jay, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Toad, Painted Lady, Silver Washed Fritillary, Comma, 2 Gatekeeper, 4 Blue Tailed Damselfly, 2 Southern Hawker

Plympton:- Drinker Moth, Black Arches, Vapourer

Dawlish:- Painted Lady

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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9.8.21, Dawlish Warren:- Little Ringed Plover

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Redstart ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Sandwich Tern

Thurlestone:- 15 Swift

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff

Brixham Harbour:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

nr. South Milton Ley:- 4 Siskin

Buckfastleigh:- 15+ Swift

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Comma

Burrator Reservoir:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Raven, 3+ Silver Washed Fritillary

Torquay:- 4 Swift, Painted Lady, Jersey Tiger Moth

Sidbury:- Swallow, House Martin, 3 Chiffchaff, Siskin, 2 Gatekeeper, Dingy Footman, 2 Southern Hawker

Bellever:- 3 Jay, Redstart, 3 Roe Deer

Headland Warren:- 25 Red Deer

Crownhill Down:- 2 Fallow Deer

Ilfracombe:- HUMPBACK WHALE

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8.8.21, Slapton:- 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, Sanderling, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Common Tern, Little Tern, Grey SEal

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Seaton Wetlands:- 3 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Little Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, 4 Ringed Plover, 8 Lapwing, 2 Whimbrel, Greenshank, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Central Park, Plymouth:- 30+ Ringneck Parakeet

Exminster Marshes:- 3 Wood Sandpiper

Topsham:- 3 Little Grebe, Ruff, 8+ Whimbrel, 24 Greenshank, Marsh Harrier

Hope's Nose:- 3 Turnstone, Yellow Leg Gull, Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise

Torquay:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

St. Marychurch:- 2 Jersey Tiger Moth

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7.8.21, Axe Valley / Seaton Wetlands:- 16 CATTLE EGRET, 4 Wood Sandpiper, 4 Whimbrel, 15 Dunlin, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 4 Ringed Plover, Greenshank, Green Sandpiper, Water Rail, 8 Mediterranean Gull, Grey Wagtail

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 40+ Swallow, Whitethroat

Chagford:- 20+ House Martin

Slapton:- Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. )

Topsham:- Ruff, 2 Knot, 21 Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, 350 Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, 30+ House Martin, Jay, Comma

Headland Warren:- 20 Red Deer

Bellever:- 2 Roe Deer

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6.8.21, Torquay:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. )

Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY ( over )

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Black Hole Marsh:- 4 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Greenshank, 2 Mediterranean Gull

Colyford Common:- 4 Ringed Plover, 5 Lapwing, Greenshank, Marsh Harrier

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Ringlet, Comma

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5.8.21, Seaton Wetlands:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 3 Wood Sandpiper, 7 Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Kingfisher, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting

Plympton:- Green Woodpecker

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 25+ House Martin, Gatekeeper

Berry Head:- 125 Manx Shearwater, 44 Balearic Shearwater, 19 Common Scoter, 2 Puffin, 5 Arctic Skua, 2 Yellow Leg Gull, 18 Mediterranean Gull, 6 Arctic Tern, 4+ Common Tern, Roseate Tern, 2 Sandwich Tern, 20 Common Dolphin, 5+ Porpoise

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4.8.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( Velator scrape )

Black Hole Marsh:- 4 Wood Sandpiper

Soussons Warren House Inn:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Whinchat, Redstart, 6 Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Holwell Tor / Emsworthy Rocks:- 6+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 2 Raven, 10+ Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Sidbury:- Dipper, Siskin

Lydford:- Swallow

Ponsworthy:- Swallow

Dunscombe:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swallow, 4+ Raven, 3 Blackcap, 1+ Whitethroat, Marsh Tit, Dingy Skipper, 2 Silver Washed Fritillary, Holly Blue, 6 Common Blue, Small Copper, 6 Gatekeeper, 5 Ringlet, 3 Marbled White, 4 Silver Y Moth, Cinnabar, 2 Six Spot Burnet, 4 Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Southern Hawker

River Otter:- Kingfisher, Otter, Painted Lady

Crownhill Down:- Common Sandpiper, 10+ Swallow, 6 Sand Martin, Raven, 8+ Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, 4+ Willow Warbler, Small Copper, 4+ Ringlet, 9+ Grayling, 20+ Gatekeeper

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Headland Warren:- 20 Red Deer

Bellever:- Roe Deer, 30 Cinnabar Moth ( caterpillar )

Plympton:- 2 Painted Lady, Magpie Moth, Ruby Tiger, Svensson's Copper Underwing, Small White Wave

Aveton Gifford:- LESSER EMPEROR DRAGONFLY

Aish Tor:- High Brown Fritillary, Silver Washed Fritillary, Grayling

Berry Head:- Common Dolphin, Silver Washed Fritillary, Wall Brown, Marbled White, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Ilsington:- Brimstone, Holly Blue, Comma

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3.8.21, Crownhill Down:- Spotted Flycatcher

Beer Head:- 3 Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Cadover area:- 3 Green Woodpecker, 10+ Wheatear, Redstart

Modbury:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 12 House Martin

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( Velator scrape )

Roborough Down ( above Horrabridge ):- Green Woodpecker, Whitethroat, 15 Willow Warbler

East Soar:- Hobby, 40 Swift

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Webbs Wainscot, Oblique Carpet, Bulrush Wainscot, Kent Black Arches, Double Lobed

Thurlestone:- 4 Swift

South Milton Ley:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Blackcap, 3 Sedge Warbler, 8 Reed Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler ( all warblers trapped & ringed )

Slapton:- Red Throated Diver, 4 Common Scoter, 4 Yellow Leg Gull ( ad., 3 c.y., 2 juv. ), 10+ Mediterranean Gull, 13 Sandwich Tern

Black Hole Marsh / Axe Estuary:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, Wood Sandpiper, Litytle Ringed Plover, 3 Greenshank, 8 Dunlin, 6 Common Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier

Lopwell Dam:- 2 Stock Dove, 5 Swallow, 14 House Martin, 2 Comma

Ilsington:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( m., juv. ), 50+ Swallow / House Martin, 2 Raven, Siskin, Comma, Small Copper

Hope's Nose:- 2 Wheatear, Rock Pipit, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 8 Common Dolphin, Grey Seal

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 10 Blue Tailed Damselfly, Southern Hawker, 3+ Painted Lady, Gatekeeper

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, 2 Privet Hawkmoth ( caterpillar )

Chelston, Torquay:- Holly Blue, Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth

St Marychurch:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Denbury:- Jersey Tiger Moth

Clennon Valley Lakes, Paignton:- Emperor Dragonfly, Black Tailed Skimmer, Common Darter

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2.8.21, Ashburton:- 3 Swallow, Jay, 4 Blackcap

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( Velator scrape )

Pill Tor:- 6 Wheatear

Rippon Tor:- 2 Raven

Top Tor:- 4 Wheatear

Axe Estuary:- Wood Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover, 5 Dunlin, Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull

East Soar:- 2 Wheatear, Lesser Whitethroat, 25+ Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 30+ Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, 10 House Martin

Coleton Fishacre:- Redstart ( juv. )

Froward Point:- Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 25+ Willow Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull ( juv. ), 10 Rock Pipit

South Huish:- 4 Swift, 8 Swallow, 3 Sand Martin, 30 House Martin

South Milton Ley ( seaward end ):- 6 Sedge Warbler, 4 Reed Warbler

Home Farm Marsh, Fremington:- Sedge Warbler

Hope's Nose:- Turnstone ( s/pl. ), Dunlin, 2 Grey Seal

Slapton:- 2 Dunlin, 4 Sanderling, 15+ Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 60 Swallow / House Martin, LESSER EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( m., 12:00, leyside path just S. of Memorial car park )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 3 Roe Deer, Elephant Hawkmoth, 4 Buff Ermine, Pale Prominent, Clouded Silver, Clay, 3 Willow Beauty, 2 Early Thorn, 3 July Highflyer, Lesser Yellow Underwing, 5 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Scalloped Oak, Buff Tip, Straw Dot, 5 Flame Shoulder, 4 Uncertain, Small Angle Shades, Dark Sword Grass, Black Arches, Phoenix, 2 Magpie Moth, 5 Common Footman, 3 Dingy Footman, 3 Small Phoenix, 2 Dark Arches, 3 Red Twin Spot Carpet, Spectacle, Oak Eggar, Double Striped Pug, Pale Mottled Willow, White Spotted Pug

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, Whitethroat, Beautiful Demoiselle, 3 Gatekeeper, Silver Y Moth

Beer Head:- SOUTHERN MIGRANT HAWKER ( nr. Hooken Cliffs ), Whitethroat, 50+ Willow Warbler

Plympton:- Herald Moth

Sigford:- Polecat

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1.8.21, Slapton:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Kingfisher, Wheatear

Plymstock:- 5 Ringneck Parakeet, 5 Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT

Elburton:- 6+ Swift

Black Hole Marsh, Seaton:- Wood Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Ringed Plover, 4 Dunlin, Marsh Harrier, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Swallow, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Roe Deer

Paignton:- Hedgehog, 3 Jersey Tiger Moth

Walla Brook, Gidleigh Common:- Small Red Damselfly, Southern Damselfly, Black Darter

Noss Mayo:- CONVOLVULOUS HAWKMOTH

Brixham:- Spectacle Moth, Canary Shouldered Thorn

Sidbury:- Jersey Tiger

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31.7.21, Black Hole Marsh, Seaton:- Wood Sandpiper, 8 Common Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Greenshank, Dunlin, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Okehampton:- Raven

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Crownhill Down:- Snipe ( over )

Powderham Corner, Exe Estuary:- 4 Whimbrel, Knot, 110 Dunlin, 15+ Greenshank, 100 Black Tailed Godwit

Slapton:- Red Throated Diver ( s/pl. ), 3 Common Scoter, 2 Green Sandpiper, Greenshank, Sanderling, 3 Turnstone, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern, Little Tern, Arctic Tern, 20 Common Dolphin ( also of interest, Black Swan )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, House Martin, Comma, 2 Ringlet, Gatekeeper

Dawlish Warren:- 17 Sanderling, Dunlin, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 2 Brown Argus

Berry Head:- Harbour Porpoise, 2+ Common Dolphin, Painted Lady

Plympton:- Jersey Tiger Moth, Wormwood Pug, Large Knot Grass

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30.7.21, Axe Estuary:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Greenshank

Modbury:- 10+ Swift

Brixton:- 2 Swift, 20+ Swallow

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT

Cadover area:- Swallow, 2+ Sand Martin, Mistle Thrush, 5+ Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, 22 House Martin

Topsham:- Ruff, Whimbrel

Dawlish Warren:- 6 Ringed Plover, Arctic Skua, Common Tern, Wheatear

Seaton Marshes:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier ( f. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Manx Shearwater, 2 Arctic Skua, Sandwich Tern, 2 Turnstone

South Huish:- Dunlin, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- Roseate Tern, Little Tern, 4+ Common Tern, Arctic Tern, 10+ Sandwich Tern, 1+ Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 4+ Mediterranean Gull, 10+ Swift, 50+ Swallow, Grey Seal

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 8+ Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Comma, Ringlet

Aylesbeare Common:- Southern Hawker, Silver Washed Fritillary

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29.7.21, Beer Head:- 85 Swift, 5 Willow Warbler

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT

Noss Mayo:- 7 Swift, 15 House Martin

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Roseate Tern

Mansands:- Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler

Crownhill Down:- Ringed Plover ( juv. )

Milton Abbot:- 2 Swift

Meldon:- Swallow

Okehampton:- 2 Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 2 Greenshank, 2 Ringed Plover, Whinchat ( juv. )

Seaton Marshes / Axe Estuary:- Marsh Harrier, probable Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 2 Mediterranean Gull

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, Chiffchaff, Gatekeeper, Ringlet, Silver Y Moth

Shaugh Prior:- Pebble Hook Tip

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28.7.21, Corbyn's Head, Torquay:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )

Topsham:- 5 Knot, Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Whimbrel, Mediterranean Gull

Clyst Estuary:- 2 Sanderling

Sourton:- Swallow

Axe Estuary:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Broadsands:- 12 Mediterranean Gull

Hexworthy:- Swallow

Dawlish Warren:- Knot

Berry Head:- Wheatear, 8+ Porpoise

Bellever:- Raven, Roe Deer, Beautiful Demoiselle, Silver Washed Fritillary

Denbury:- 6 Swift, 12 Swallow, 30+ House Martin, 50+ Gatekeeper

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27.7.21, Modbury:- 10+ Swift, 2 Swallow

Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail

Slapton:- Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull, Swift

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 5 Mediterranean Gull

Princetown:- 3 Swallow, 2 Mistle Thrush, 4 Wheatear

Braunton Burrows:- Dark Green Fritillary, Gatekeeper, Common Blue, Six Spot Burnet

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26.7.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Crownhill Down:- 3 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 3 Wheatear

Modbury:- 10+ Swift, 4 Swallow

West Charleton Marsh:- Common Sandpiper, 20+ Swift, 4+ Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, 3 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Knot, 7 Greenshank, 5 Whimbrel, 200 Bar Tailed Godwit, 150 Dunlin

Thurlestone Bay:- 35 Dunlin, 10 Sanderling, 12 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 9 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Swift, Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, Yellow Wagtail ( f. )

Fernworthy Reservoir:- Green Woodpecker

Challacombe Farm:- Redpoll

Headland Warren:- Whinchat

Black Hole Marsh:- 3 Dunlin, 5 Common Sandpiper, Greenshank, Marsh Harrier, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Sidbury:- Kingfisher, 5 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 3 Siskin, 4 Gatekeeper, Silver Y Moth, 8 Beautiful Demoiselle, 30 Azure / Common Blue Damselfly, 6 Blue Tailed Damselfly, 2 Small Red Eyed Damselfly, 2 Emperor Dragonfly, Common Darter, Southern Hawker

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Comma

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, 2 Grey Wagtail, Whitethroat, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Ringlet

Cadover area:- 2 Raven, 5+ Mistle Thrush, 2 Ringlet, Silver Y Moth, 20+ Common Blue Damselfly, 2 Black Tailed Skimmer

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth

Brixham:- Kent Black Arches, Spectacle, Gold Spot, Small Emerald

Orley Common:- Brown Argus

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25.7.21, Stoke Gabriel:- OSPREY ( 08:00, R. Dart, over S. )

Sidmouth:- 12 Swift

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 20 House Martin

Teign Estuary:- 11 Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, Water Rail

Seaton Wetlands / Axe Estuary:- 2 Little Ringed Plover, Wood Sandpiper, Whimbrel, 2 Greenshank, Marsh Harrier, Mediterranean Gull

Slapton:- 4 Sanderling, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. ), 2 Sandwich Tern ( ad., juv. ), Emperor Dragonfly, Six Spot Burnet

Wembury:- Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

Haldon:- Tawny Owl, 2+ Nightjar

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- Little Grebe, Silver Y Moth, Small Red Eyed Danselfly

Totnes:- Stoat

Shaugh Prior:- Silver Y Moth, Annulet, Galium Carpet, Tawny Barred Angle

Roborough Down:- Grayling, 15 Gatekeeper

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24.7.21, Colyford Common:- Whimbrel, Marsh Harrier

Black Hole Marsh:- 3 Little Ringed Plover

Princetown:- 10+ Swallow, 5 Wheatear

Bellever:- Tawny Owl, Nightjar

Thurlestone:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 8 Swift, 40 Swallow, 25 Sand Martin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Raven, Comma

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 4 Common Sandpiper, Scarce Chaser

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23.7.21, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Swallow

Crownhill Down:- 5 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 30+ Mistle Thrush

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 12 House Martin

Slapton:- Sanderling, Mediterranean Gull

Wembury:- Whimbrel, 12 Dunlin, 2 Sanderling, 2 Turnstone, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Wagtail, Mistle Thrush

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail

Holne:- 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin

Venford Reservoir:- 3 Goosander, 4 Swallow

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22.7.17, Alphington:- Green Woodpecker

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 5 Mediterranean Gull

Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Swift, 3 Swallow, 2 Raven

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher

South Milton Ley:- 8 Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, 6 Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler ( all these trapped & ringed )

Lower Bruckland Ponds, Musbury:- LESSER EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( m. ), Marsh Harrier

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swift

Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), Jersey Tiger Moth

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. ), 7 Swift, 2 Raven, Silver Y Moth

Berry Head:- SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY ( glade at end of cow pasture )

Plympton:- July Highflyer

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- Scarce Chaser ( m. )

Brixham:- V Pug, Dingy Footman, Scalloped Oak, Crescent Dart

Plymouth:- 5 Jersey Tiger Moth, Swallowtail Moth, Nut Tree Tussock, Black Rustic, Common Carpet, 5 Peppered Moth

Meeth Quarry DWT:- 7 Wood White, Marbled White, Silver Washed Fritillary

Dawlish Country Park:- 6 Marbled White, 46 Common Blue, 7 Small Skipper, 22 Gatekeeper, Comma, 2 Painted Lady, 2 Small Copper, Brown Argus

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21.7.21, Okehampton:- 2 Swift, 2 Raven

Aveton Gifford:- Common Sandpiper

Cornwood:- 4 Redstart

Bowcombe Creek:- 3 Greenshank

Torquay:- 3 Tawny Owl

Sidbury:- Swift

Lower Bruckland Ponds, Musbury:- Crossbill, LESSER EMPEROR DRAGONFLY ( m. ), 5 Purple Hairstreak

River Tavy, Horndon:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 5 Silver Washed Fritillary, 20+ Beautiful Demoiselle

Noss Mayo:- 4 Swift, Raven, Comma

Baggy Point:- Hare

Plympton:- Barred Straw, Kent Black Arches, Small Fan Foot Wave, Wormwood Pug

Shaugh Prior:- Clouded Magpie Moth

Central Park / Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 36 Gatekeeper, 2 Small Copper, 3 Small Skipper, 2 White Letter Hairstreak, Silver Y Moth, 15 Six Spot Burnet

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20.7.21, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 5 Swift

Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift, Swallow

Topsham:- 2 Marsh Harrier ( ad., juv., Recreation Ground )

Culler Steps, East Ockment River:- Dipper

Seaton Marshes:- 3 Green Woodpecker

Sidbury:- 2 Swallow, Comma, Silver Y Moth

Dunscombe:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Raven, 3 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit, 20+ Marbled White, 20+ Ringlet, 20+ Small Skipper, 6 Common Blue, 5 Silver Washed Fritillary, 8 Six Spot Burnet

Plympton:- 2 Swift, Raven, Poplar Hawkmoth, Common Footman

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Chiffchaff, Comma

Cadover area:- 3 Swallow, 10+ Sand Martin, 50+ Common Blue Damselfly, Large Red Damselfly,  2 Emperor Dragonfly, 5+ Black Tailed Skimmer, 3+ Gatekeeper, 2 Small Skipper, Silver Washed Fritillary

Moor Brook, Okehampton:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 4 Silver Washed Fritillary

East Portlemouth:- 2+ Clouded Yellow

Clennon Lake, Paignton:- Clouded Yellow, Small Copper

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19.7.21, Axe Estuary:- Mediterranean Gull ( juv. )

Saltern Cove:- 4 Common Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift, Comma

Blackhole Marsh:- Ruff ( m. ), 3 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, Greenshank, 5 Lapwing, Water Rail, 6 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Purple Hairstreak

Sidbury:- 2 Swift, 8+ Swallow, 2+ House Martin, Jay, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin, 2 Gatekeeper, 3 Comma, Common Footman, 10+ Azure Damselfly, 15 Blue Tailed Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle, Small Red Eyed Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Southern Hawker

River Otter:- Beaver

Shaugh Prior:- Brown Tail Moth, July Highflyer, Muslin Footman, Bordered Beauty

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18.7.21, Ashburton:- 4 Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 5 Egyptian Goose ( 2 ad., 3 juv. )

Okehampton:- 20 Swift

Blackhole Marsh:- Ruff, 3 Little Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull ( juv. )

Horrabridge:- Swallow

Topsham:- Mediterranean Gull

Sidbury:- 2 Swift

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff, Silver Washed Fritillary

Buckland Monachorum:- 20+ Common Blue Damselfly, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 2 Common Hawker

Brixham:- Jersey Tiger Moth, Coronet, Common Emerald

Bovey Heathfield:- 2 Nightjar, 2 Silver Studded Blue

River Axe:- 2+ White Legged Damselfly

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17.7.21, Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 4 Knot, Turnstone, 14 Dunlin, Sandwich Tern, Common Tern

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Egyptian Goose

Aveton Gifford:- 3 Siskin ( juv. )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Swift, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven

Rillage Point, N. Devon:- 15 Common Scoter, 9 Swift, 10 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Dark Green Fritillary

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 4 Privet Hawkmoth, 14 Elephant Hawkmoth, 9 Riband Wave, 2 Clouded Border, 6 Heart & Dart, 6 Sharp Angled Peacock, Magpie, 6 Buff Tip, 13 Flame, Red Necked Footman, 5 Coronet, 2 Flame Shoulder, 14 Buff Ermine, 4 Buff Arches, Swallowtail, 3 Beautiful Carpet, 2 Peppered Moth, 3 Spectacle, 2 Bright Line Brown Eye, 2 Small Fan Foot, Light Emerald, Rosy Footman, 6 Dark Arches, 4 Barred Straw, 23 Uncertain, 3 Lackey, 2 Blood Vein, 3 Royal Mantle, 7 Dot Moth, 4 Large Yellow Underwing, Clouded Silver, Common White Wave, Wormwood Pug, 2 Willow Beauty, Barred Yellow, Early Thorn, Small Fan Footed Wave, Green Pug, Haworths Pug, 2 Grey Pug, Clay, Small Angle Shades, Common Footman, 2 Scalloped Oak, Small Rivulet, 4 Double Square Spot, 2 Common Rustic, Single Dotted Wave, Pale Oak Beauty, 2 Mottled Rustic, Grey Dagger, Common Wave, Smoky Wainscot, 3 Purple Clay, Middle Barred Minor

Headland Warren:- 10 Red Deer

Beer Head:- 2 Clouded Yellow, Marbled White

Stover:- 2 Comma

Bridford:- Comma, 2 Marbled White

Hartland Tor:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly

East Dart Falls, Postbridge:- 2 Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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16.7.21, Ashburton:- 3 Swift, 4+ Blackcap

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Swallow, Blackcap, 8 Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift

Teignmouth:- 60 Common Scoter

Haldon:- 2 Siskin

Sidmouth:- 8 Swift​

Headland Warren:- 14 Red Deer

Dawlish:- Water Vole, Small Copper, 4+ Brown Argus, Marbled White, 3 Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 2 Broad Bodied Chaser, Common Darter

Oreston, Plymouth:- White Letter Hairstreak

Plympton:- Pretty Chalk Carpet Moth, Marbled White Spot, Clay, Dingy Footman

Andrew's Wood, nr. Loddiswell:- 2 Purple Hairstreak

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15.7.21, Plympton:- 2 Swift, Raven, Swallow

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. ),  9+ Swift

Axe Estuary:- 14 Mediterranean Gull

Black Hole Marsh:- Green Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank

Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Common Blue Damselfly

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), 3 Swift, Comma, Scarlet Tiger Moth

Bovey Valley / Hisley Wood / Houndtor Wood:- Grey Wagtail, 2+ Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 6+ White Admiral, 30+ Silver Washed Fritillary, Marbled White, 3 Green Hairstreak,  2 Comma, 20+ Beautiful Demoiselle, Emperor Dragonfly, 2+ Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 3+ Keeled Skimmer, presumed Common Hawker

Plymouth Sound / Mountbatten Pier:- HUMPBACK WHALE

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14.7.21, Yealmpton:- 2 Swift, Green Woodpecker

Cadover area:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 26+ Sand Martin, Redstart, 2 Wheatear, 5 Reed Bunting

Dawlish Warren:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Bellever Village:- 2 House Martin

Moretonhampstead:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin

Poundsgate:- Redstart

Widecombe:- 4 House Martin

Hexworthy Bridge:- Grey Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- 6 Swift, Swallow, Chiffchaff, Comma

Saltram:- 2+ Ringneck Parakeet, Roe Deer

Two Mile Oak, Milton Abbot:- 20+ Marbled White, 11 Ringlet

Bellever Wood:- Beautiful Demoiselle

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

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13.7.21, Yealmpton:- 3 Swift

Modbury:- 6 Swift, 2 Swallow, 15 House Martin

Kingsbridge:- 9 Swift

Saddle Tor / Haytor:- 2 Raven, 10+ Wheatear, Whitethroat

Ilsington:- Green Wodpecker, 6 Siskin ( juv. )

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Seaton Marshes:- 3 Greenshank

Rillage Point:- 1,233 Manx Shearwater, Whimbrel, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 10 Swift, Grasshopper Warbler

River Otter:- Little Grebe, Kingfisher, 8 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Raven, 5 Blackcap, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Gatekeeper, 5 Comma, Silver Y Moth, Common Footman, Six Spot Burnet, 25 Banded Demoiselle, 4 Common Blue Damselfly, 2 Black Tailed Skimmer, 2 Broad Bodied Chaser

Plympton:- Swift, 2 Swallow, Raven, Slow Worm

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Raven, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 5+ Ringlet, Emperor Dragonfly

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift, 8 House Martin, 3 Small Copper, Comma

Berry Head:- Small Blue, Silver Washed Fritillary, Marbled White, Ringlet, Gatekeeper, Scarlet Tiger

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12.7.21, Dawlish Warren:- Roseate Tern, 2 Common Tern, 40 Sandwich Tern, 3 Mediterranean Gull

Exminster Marshes:- Great White Egret, Green Sandpiper, Ruff ( m. ), 2 Greenshank, Marsh Harrier, 350+ Sand Martin

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 6 Common Sandpiper, 2 Swift, 6 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Tiverton:- 1+ Spotted Flycatcher

Torquay:- 15 Swift ( Grosvenor Ave. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 10 Manx Shearwater, Whimbrel

South Huish:- Swift, 10 House Martin

Powderham Marsh:- Ruff ( m. ), Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Marbled White

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, 4+ Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, 7 Elephant Hawkmoth, 16 Buff Ermine, 8 Buff Tip, 5 Heart & Dart, 3 Sharp Angled Peacock, Cinnabar, Clouded Border, Barred Straw, 2 Blood Vein, Large Yellow Underwing, 7 Flame, 12 Uncertain, Peppered Moth, 3 Riband Wave, 2 Dot Moth, Buff Arches, Green Carpet, Spectacle, Purple Clay, Double Square Spot, Grey Pug, Foxglove Pug

Berry Head:- 3+ Harbour Porpoise

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

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11.7.21, Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Roseate Tern

Plymouth:- MELODIOUS WARBLER ( in scrub nr. cycle path behind Embankment Lane, 200yds from Laira Bridge )

Hope's Nose:- 10 Manx Shearwater, 8 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 16 Swift, Grey Seal

Exmouth:- Privet Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, 5 Elephant Hawkmoth, Common Carpet, Beautiful Hooktip, Brimstone, Common Marbled Carpet, 3 Peppered Moth, Swallowtail, 2 Common Emerald, Treble Lines, 6 Riband Wave, 15 Heart & Dart, Clouded Silver, Clouded Border, 5 Bright Line Brown Eye, Lobster Moth, Phoenix, 2 Fan Foot, Buff Tip, Straw Belle, 3 Scalloped Oak, Sycamore, Buff Ermine, Mottled Beauty, Flame, Willow Beauty, 2 Lychnis, 4 Dark Arches, Common Footman, Poplar Grey, Spinach, Common Rustic

Shaugh Prior:- Swallow Tailed Moth, Pretty Chalk Carpet, Common Emerald, Dotted Carpet, Dingy Footman, Beautiful Snout

Brixham:- Eyed Hawkmoth

nr. Ashburton:- Stoat

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10.7.21, Paignton:- Mediterranean Gull

Exe Estuary:- Roseate Tern, 2 Common Tern, 40+ Sandwich Tern ( Bull Hill, from Shelly Beach, Exmouth )

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swift, Stock Dove, 3 Swallow ( 2 juv. )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 7+ Swallow, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Hope's Nose:- 7 Common Scoter, 3 Blackcap, 25+ Marbled White, Ringlet

nr. Honiton:- Fox ( black individual, presumed melanistic )

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9.7.21, Plympton:- 2 Swift, 4+ Swallow, 2 Raven

Exe Estuary:- Roseate Tern, 2 Common Tern, 42 Sandwich Tern ( Bull Hill, from Shelly Beach, Exmouth )

Cadover:- 2 Swift, 12+ Sand Martin, Raven, 4+ Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting

Thurlestone:- 140+ Swift

Postbridge:- 2 Swallow

Wotter:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Mistle Thrush

Bovey Castle:- 4 Swallow

South Huish:- 25 Swift

Moretonhampstead:- 3 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 2 Chiffchaff, Privet Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, 7 Elephant Hawkmoth, Fan Foot, 13 Willow Beauty, 6 Mottled Beauty, 5 Riband Wave, 8 Sharp Angled Peacock, 3 Brimstone, Common Footman, Snout, 22 Flame, Small Rivulet, 8 Heart & Dart, 3 Engrailed, Lesser Cream Wave, 3 Ruddy Carpet, Grey Dagger, 21 Uncertain, 4 Buff Tip, 5 Marbled Minor, Common Emerald, 4 Barred Straw, 10 Buff Ermine, 3 Clouded Silver, 2 Pebble Prominent, 2 Common Carpet, Sandy Carpet, 2 Blood Vein, 6 Double Square Spot, Buff Arches, 3 Large Yellow Underwing, 4 Dark Arches, Burnished Brass, Magpie Moth, Common Marbled Carpet, Angle Shades, Dot Moth, 2 White Ermine, Brussels Lace, Pale Mottled Willow, 2 Common Pug, Foxglove Pug

Bellever:- Roe Deer

Laughter Tor:- Roe Deer

Headland Warren:- 20 Red Deer

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8.7.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Rillage Point, N. Devon:- 2,436 Manx Shearwater, 19 Common Scoter, 6 Swift

South Huish:- Ringed Plover, 2 Swift, Swallow, 5+ House Martin, Raven, Blackcap, 5+ Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Mansands:- 2 Mediterranean Gull

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff

South Milton:- Hare

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7.7.21, Cadover:- Green Woodpecker

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Wood Sandpiper

Okehampton:- Grey Wagtail

Top Tor:- 3 Wheatear

South Brent:- Swallow

Buckfast Abey:- 2 Swift, Swallow, House Martin

Meldon:- Swallow

Stanlake Farm, Burrator:- Redstart ( f. )

Modbury:- 5 Swift

Denbury:- 8 Swift, 6 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff

Ramshorn Common:- 3 Raven, Silver Washed Fritillary

Crownhill Down:- 3+ Swift, 4 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, 34+ Mistle Thrush, 5 Wheatear, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 3 Roe Deer, 2 Small Skipper, Ringlet

Ashclyst Forest:- 3 White Admiral, Silver Washed Fritillary, Ringlet

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6.7.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 8 Little Grebe, 2 Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper

Berry Head:- 170 Manx Shearwater, 27 Balearic Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, 41 Swift4 Porpoise ( also of interest, Tuna )

Turf Locks:- 7 Common Sandpiper

Brixton:- Green Woodpecker, 4+ Swift, Swallow

Lopwell Dam / Maristow:- 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, Ringlet

Thurlestone Bay:- 12 Manx Shearwater, Great Skua, Arctic Skua, 3 Sandwich Tern

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Meldon:- Swallow

Dawlish Warren:- 3 Little Ringed Plover, 3 Sandwich Tern

Cadover area:- 2 Swift, 6+ Sand Martin, 3 Mistle Thrush

Sourton:- 2 House Martin

Mary Tavy:- Swallow

Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, 2 Raven, Comma

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5.7.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 3+ Chiffchaff

Crownhill Down:- Common Sandpiper

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker, 12 Swift, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler

Sidford:- 3+ Grey Wagtail

Duncombe / Donkey Sanctuary:- 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Large Skipper

Oreston, Plymouth:- 4+ White Letter Hairstreak, Purple Hairstreak

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4.7.21, Modbury:- 4 Swift

East Portlemouth:- Cuckoo

Plympton:- Swallow, House Martin, Raven

Thurlestone Bay:- 18 Manx Shearwater, Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear ( juv. )

South Huish:- Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, Raven

Chilla, Beaworthy:- Grasshopper Warbler ( m. )

Start Point:- 2+ Wheatear, Whitethroat, Dolphin, Grey Seal

Hope's Nose:- 3 Manx Shearwater, 12 Swift, Grey Seal, 4 Marbled White

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3.7.21, Hope's Nose:- 40+ Manx Shearwater, 38 Common Scoter, 11 Mediterranean Gull

Gara Bridge:- 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit

Plymstock:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet

Sidbury:- 4 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin, Mullein Moth ( caterpillar ), 9 Azure Damselfly

Torquay:- Painted Lady

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2.7.21, Plymstock:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet, 5+ Swift, 8+ Swallow, Whitethroat

Fingle Bridge:- Dipper

Thurlestone:- 25 Swift, Swallow, Jay

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Lopwell / Maristow:- 5 Common Sandpiper, 5 Swallow, 5 House Martin, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Painted Lady, 2 Ringlet

Denbury:- 8 Swift, 5 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 3 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 5+ Gatekeeper

Brixham Harbour:- 20+ Dolphin

River Otter:- 2 Beaver

A La Ronde, Exmouth:- 20+ Marbled White

Oreston, Plymouth:- 6+ White Letter Hairstreak

Great Plantation, Heathfield:- Black Tailed Skimmer, Large Skipper, Small Skipper

Bovey Valley:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 2 Silver Washed Fritillary, White Admiral, Ringlet, Large Skipper

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1.7.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Black Tailed Godwit, Hobby, 3+ Mediterranean Gull, Swift

Fremington Pill:- Mediterranean Gull

Lower Tamar Lake:- Grey Wagtail, 4+ Blackcap, Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 5+ Willow Warbler, 3+ Willow Tit

Cullompton:- RED KITE ( over M5 )

Exmoor Zoo:- 2 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), Swift, Swallow

Plympton:- Siskin ( juv. )

Central Park, Plymouth:- White Letter Hairstreak

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30.6.21, Totnes:- 4+ Swift

Harbertonford:- 3 Swallow, Whitethroat

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Yealmpton:- Swift

Noss Mayo:- Swift, 2 Swallow, 4 Chiffchaff

Oreston, Plymouth:- Swift, 2+ White Letter Hairstreak, Large Skipper

Plympton:- 2 Swift, 3 Swallow, Raven, Common White Wave, Small Angle Shades

Stoke Point:- Grey Seal

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29.6.21, Modbury:- 2 Swift, 4+ Swallow

Preston Seafront:- 5 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Cadover:- Reed Bunting ( m. )

Okehampton:- Raven

Bolberry Down:- 3+ Whitethroat, 2 Small Heath, Small Pearl Bordred Fritillary

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Wood Sandpiper, 3 Green Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Hobby, Painted Lady

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28.6.21, Chillington:- 6+ Swift

Okehampton:- Raven

Modbury:- 3 Swift, 2 Swallow

Smallhanger Pools, Crownhill Down:- 2 Wood Sandpiper

West Charleton:- 3 Swift

Thurlestone:- 47 Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Pintail, 6 Shoveler, 10+ Teal, 2 Wood Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpiper, 10 Black Tailed Godwit, 10 Mediterranean Gull

Hope's Nose:- 2 Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), 3 Swift

North Hallsands:- 7 House Martin, Rock Pipit, 4+ Reed Warbler, Grey Seal

Slapton:- 2 Swallow, Garden Warbler, 4+ Blackcap, 10+ Reed Warbler, 5+ Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting, Black Tailed Skimmer, Six Spot Burnet

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Jay, 2 Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Common Blue

Plymouth:- 2+ White Lettered Hairstreak

Aish Tor:- 2+ High Brown Fritillary

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27.6.21, Okehampton:- Raven

Kingsbridge:- 6+ Swift

South Huish:- 8 Swallow, 20 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin

Plymstock:- 4+ Ringneck Parakeet

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26.6.21, Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( in vegetation around main lagoon ), 2 Mediterranean Gull

Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( m., Wrafton Pond ), Blackcap

Gidleigh:- 3 House Martin

Chagford:- 5 Swallow

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( f. )

Sticklepath:- Swallow

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Kingfisher

Aylesbeare Common:- 6 Nightjar ( also of interest, 2 Glow Worm )

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Ghost Moth, Privet Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth, 6 Buff Tip, Small Square Spot, 2 Barred Straw, Pale Tussock, 20 Flame, 6 Heart & Dart, 4 Flame Shoulder, 19 Buff Ermine, 3 Treble Lines, 4 White Ermine, 4 Uncertain, 2 Spectacle, 3 Garden Carpet, Common Carpet, 6 Triple Spotted Clay, 15 Ingrailed Clay, Pale Mottled Willow, Common Marbled Carpet, Riband Wave, 2 Silver Ground Carpet, 4 Common White Wave, 2 Light Emerald, 4 Willow Beauty, Snout, Sharp Angled Peacock, 2 Bright Line Brown Eye, Brown Rustic, Foxglove Pug, Rivulet, Brussels Lace, Rustic, Grey Pug, Mottled Rustic, Double Striped Pug

Scorhill, Gidleigh:- Adder

Plympton:- Large Yellow Underwing

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25.6.21, Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( m., Wrafton Pond )

Brixton:- 2 Swift, Whitethroat

Cadover:- 3 Swift, 8+ Sand Martin, Raven, Reed Bunting

Seaton Marshes:- Cuckoo

Powderham / Exe Estuary:- Otter ( dead on road )

Beer Head:- 2 Dark Green  Fritillary, 2+ Painted Lady

Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- Marbled White, Ringlet, Common Blue

Shaugh Prior:- Dark Angled Peacock

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24.6.21, Wrafton:- BLACK WINGED STILT ( Wrafton Pond )

Sourton:- Swallow

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Tawny Owl, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff

Lydford:- Swallow

Milton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Garden Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Moorshop, Tavistock:- Swallow

Venford Reservoir:- Cuckoo, Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Plympton:- 4 Swift, Raven, 3 Swallow, Chiffchaff

Gara Bridge:- 3 Dipper

Kingsbridge:- RED KITE

Bellever:- Nightjar, 2 Roe Deer

Brixham:- Poplar Hawkmoth, Buff Arches

Shaugh Prior:- Beautiful Carpet, Beautiful Brocade, Brussels Lace, Beautiful Golden Y

Northam Burrows:- Dark Green Fritillary

Headland Warren:- 4 Red Deer

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23.6.21, Yealmpton:- 2 Swift, Blackcap

Meldon:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail

Top Tor:- 4 Wheatear

Plymstock:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet

West Buckland, nr. Thurlestone:- 3 Swift, 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Jay, 3 Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff

South Milton Ley:- 4 Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, 20 Chiffchaff ( all these trapped & ringed )

Bellever:- 3+ Nightjar, Jay, 4 Roe Deer

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2+ Stock Dove, 10+ Swallow, House Martin, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Azure Damselfly, Green Hairstreak, 4 Pale Tussock Moth, 6 Buff Ermine, White Ermine, 8 Ingrailed Clay, 2 Flame, 3 Heart & Dart, Brown Rustic, Lychnis, Buff Tip, 2 Uncertain, Treble Lines, Clouded Border, Foxglove Pug, 2 Triple Spotted Clay, Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Mottled Rustic

Plympton:- Small Fan Foot, Purple Bar, Clouded Silver, Dwarf Cream Wave, Middle Barred Minor

Alphington:- Scarce Chaser

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22.6.21, Cadover:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 8+ Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Crownhill Down:- Whinchat, 2 Reed Bunting

Thurlestone Bay ( coast path ):- 2 Whitethroat

South Huish:- 4 Swallow, 10 House Martin

Manaton:- 2 Swift

Ashburton:- 4+ Swift, 2 Swallow, 5 Blackcap

Lower Tamar Lake:- 2 Willow Tit

River Bovey, Lustleigh:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 4 Beautiful Demoiselle

Great Tree, Chagford:- 8 Roe Deer

Becky Falls:- 2 Beautiful Demoiselle

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21.6.21, Axe Estuary / Blackhole Marsh:- 4 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, 90 Swift

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( Aller Park )

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20.6.21, Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill ( a.m. )

Venford Reservoir:- Mistle Thrush, Spotted Flycatcher, 4 Crossbill, 2 Siskin

Crownhill Down:- 4 Raven, 4 Wheatear, Whinchat, Small Heath

Cadover area:- 7 Mistle Thrush, 8 Wheatear, Whinchat, 4 Gareden Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, 3 Reed Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Chiffchaff

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7 Stock Dove, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Modbury:- Poplar Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth, Blood Vein, Beautiful Brocade

Beer Head:- Dark Green Fritillary

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19.6.21, Aylesbeare Common:- OSPREY ( over )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), 3 Swift, 9 House Martin

Hexworthy:- Swallow

Thurlestone:- 40+ Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Ideford Common:- Nightjar, Tree Pipit, 5 Crossbill

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, Hedgehog

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18.6.21, Exminster Marshes:- RED KITE, 2 Egyptian Goose

Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift

Okehampton:- 5 Swift

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Moorshop, Tavistock:- 3 House Martin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swift

Warren House:- 2 Raven, 6+ Wheatear, 2 Whinchat

Modbury:- 6 Swift, 6 Swallow, 15 House Martin

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, Roe Deer, Beautiful Demoiselle

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 4+ Large Skipper

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 6+ Sand Martin, Raven, Wheatear, Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting, Beautiful Demoiselle

Plympton:- RED KITE ( 08:45, over ), Privet Hawkmoth, Heart & Club, Double Square Spot

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, Chiffchaff, Privet Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth, 11 Flame Shoulder, 5 Flame, Common Marbled Carpet, 4 Treble Lines, Silver Ground Carpet, 9 Heart & Dart, 7 Buff Ermine, 3 Marbled Minor, 3 White Ermine, Angle Shades, Brimstone Moth, 9 Ingrailed Clay, 3 Lychnis, 2 Small Rivulet, 2 Uncertain, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Spectacle, 2 Pale Tussock, 3 Triple Spotted Clay, 2 Middle Barred Minor, Buff Tip, Bright Line Brown Eye, 3 Willow Beauty, Mottled Pug, Brown Silver Line, Purple Bar, Garden Carpet, Light Emerald, 2 Sandy Carpet, 2 Common Pug, Purple Clay

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17.6.21, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Swift

Berry Head:- Puffin

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16.6.21, Crownhill Down:- Whinchat

Brixton:- 4 Swallow, Raven

Plympton:- Whitethroat, Common Wainscot, Foxglove Pug

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15.6.21, Aveton Gifford:- 3 RED KITE

Rattery:- RED KITE

Great Torrington:- 3 House Martin, Raven

Totnes:- 2 Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 4 Hedgehog, 2 Lime Hawkmoth

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( ad., juv. ), 2 Swift, Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, Fox, Adder

Meeth Quarry:- Little Grebe, 2 Tufted Duck, Green Woodpecker, 10+ Blackcap, 4+ Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 6+ Chiffchaff, 12+ Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting, Wood White, 2 Beautiful Demoiselle, 10+ Emperor Dragonfly, 10+ Four Spotted Chaser

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, 4+ Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 2 Peppered Moth, 3 Brimstone Moth, 12 Pale Tussock, 3 Spectacle, 6 Flame Shoulder, 6 Green Carpet, 2 Purple Bar, 3 White Eremine, 2 Snout, 2 Rivulet, 2 Small Rivulet, 3 Clouded Silver, Cinnabar, 5 Flame, 3 Buff Tip, 3 Buff Ermine, 5 Heart & Dart, 5 Treble Lines, 2 Common Marbled Carpet, Clouded Botrder, 3 Flame Carpet, 2 Bright Line Brown Eye, 2 Silver Ground Carpet, 2 Marbled Minor, Knot Grass, 5 Ingrailed Clay, Willow Beauty,

3 Clouded Bordered Brindle, 4 Triple Spotted Clay, Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Middle Barred Minor, 2 Freyers Pug, 2 Common Pug, Foxglove Pug

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14.6.21, Torquay:- 4 RED KITE

Modbury:- RED KITE ( 12:50, over Higher Green Park )

Okehampton:- 2 Swift, House Martin

East Prawle:- 7 BEE EATER ( reported, 14:05, briefly on wires the flew W. )

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Swift

Soussons:- 4 Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher

Yalberton, Paignton:- RED KITE ( 16:45, over )

Dawlish:- 2 RED KITE

Roborough Down:- 3+ Nightjar

Sidbury:- 12 Swallow, 15 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 7 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest ( m. ), Common Marbled Carpet Moth, 1+ Painted Lady, Orange Tip ( f. ), 20+ Common Blue / Azure Damselfly, Blue Tailed Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Emperor Dragonfly

Wembury:- Painted Lady

Berry Head:- 34 Small Blue Butterfly, 5 Common Blue, 6 Painted Lady, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth, 6 Cinnabar

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13.6.21, Colyton:- 2 RED KITE ( over W. )

Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 3 Swift

Ilsington:- 2 RED KITE, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Siskin ( juv. )

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Shipley Bridge:- Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 20+ Swift, Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- 2 Swift, 2 Cinnabar Moth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Hedgehog, 2 Privet Hawkmoth, Pebble Prominent, 4 Spectacle, 4 Green Carpet, 2 Clouded Border, 2 Common Carpet, 3 Silver Ground Carpet, Muslin Moth, 5 White Ermine, Spruce Carpet, Clouded Silver, 3 Buff Tip, 6 Common Marbled Carpet, Small Phoenix, Sandy Carpet, Pale Tussock, Dingy Footman, Triple Spotted Clay, Uncertain, 2 Maidens Blush, 5 Flame Shoulder, Lesser Swallow Prominent, 5 Heart & Dart, 9 Treble Lines, 5 Flame, Willow Beauty, 2 Brown Rustic, Broken Barred Carpet, Scalloped Hazel, 4 Common Pug, Middle Barred Minor, 4 Ingrailed Clay, Square Spot Rustic, Small Square Spot

Okehampton:- Hedgehog ( juv. )

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12.6.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog ( juv. )

Shipley Bridge:- Swallow, Grey Wagtail

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Great Torrington:- 4 Swift, 3 House Martin

Ashburton:- RED KITE, 3 Swift, Blackcap

Chillington:- 6+ Swift

Start Point:- 6+ Manx Shearwater

Sidmouth:- 10 Swift

Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Cuckoo, Green Hairstreak, Marsh Fritillary, Emperor Dragonfly, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 2 Broad Bodied Chaser, Four Spotted Chaser

Sousson's:- 2 Roe Deer

Wembury:- Small Copper, Green Hairstreak

Dart's Farm:- Scarce Chaser

Shaugh Prior:- Little Thorn, Green Silver Lines

Plymouth:- Light Emerald

Plympton:- White Pinion Spotted, Light Emerald, Treble Bar

Exmouth:- 2 Privet Hawkmoth, 2 Pale Tussock, Peppered Moth, 4 Common Marbled Carpet, Knot Grass, Silver Y, 2 Uncertain, 15 Heart & Dart,  Buff Tip, Setaceous Hebrew Character, 3 Treble Lines, 4 Bright Line Brown Eye, Dark Arches, 2 Shuttle Shaped Dart, Ingrailed Clay, Grey Pug, Mottled Beauty, Miller

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11.6.21, Tedburn St. Mary:- RED KITE

Cherry Brook, Postbridge:- Cuckoo

Thurlestone Bay:- 31 Manx Shearwater

Lydford:- Swallow

Whitchurch:- Mistle Thrush

Merrivale:- Swallow

Great Torrington:- RED KITE ( 14:00, over Crowbeare Valley )

Beesands:- 4 Tufted Duck, 20+ Swift, 5+ Swallow, House Martin, 2+ Sedge Warbler, 2+ Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

Bellever:- Cuckoo, 2 Roe Deer

Plympton:- Clouded Border Moth, Pale Prominent

Paignton:- 2 Painted Lady

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10.6.21, Mansands:- RED KITE, Reed Warbler

Bellever:- Cuckoo, Jay, 3 Grey Wagtail

Laughter Tor:- Cuckoo

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Sanderling

Thurlestone:- Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff

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9.6.21, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Ideford Common:- Nightjar, 3+ Crossbill

St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. ), 2 Swift

Exminster Marshes:- Whimbrel, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, Hobby

Sidmouth:- 7 Swift

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, 4 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Brimstone Moth, 10 Green Carpet, 5 Silver Ground Carpet, 10 Common Marbled Carpet, Flame Carpet, Garden Carpet, Purple Bar, Yellow Barred Brindle, 6 Common Pug, Willow Beauty, White Ermine, 2 Buff Tip, 4 Flame Shoulder, 2 Pale Tussock, Marbled Minor, 6 Treble Lines, 2 Lychnis, Bright Line Brown Eye, Mullein, 4 Small Square Spot

Plymouth:- Ghost Moth

Plympton:- Brindled White Spot, Common Swift, Common Lutestring

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8.6.21, Kingsbridge:- 4+ Swift

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Swift, Swallow, Chiffchaff

Lundy:- SULPHUR BELLIED WARBLER ( m., Millcombe Wood, 1st for U.K., )

Ilsington:- RED KITE ( 12:00, over )

Chagford:- Swallow

South Huish:- 2 Swift, 5 Swallow, 8 House Martin, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Modbury:- Swallow, 2 House Martin

Fernworthy:- Cuckoo, 2 Redstart, Grey Wagtail, Slow Worm, Holly Blue

Soar:- 2 Swift, 4+ Swallow, 3+ House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 3+ Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 5 Common Blue, 2 Small Copper, 10+ Green Hairstreak, 10+ Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary, Small Heath

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, 3 House Martin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Berry Head:- 4+ Whitethroat, 4 Small Blue

Plympton:- Silver Ground Carpet Moth, Small Square Spot, Scalloped Hazel

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7.6.21, Yalberton, Paignton:- RED KITE ( 17:47, over )

Gara Bridge:- 5+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 2 Dipper, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Siskin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 10+ Swalow, 10+ House Martin, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest

Chagford:- 10 Swift

Okehampton:- 2 Swift

River Otter:- 4 BEAVER

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Muslin Moth, Common Marbled Carpet, Common Carpet, 4 Silver Ground Carpet, Garden Carpet, 3 Green Carpet, 3 Common Pug, White Spotted Pug, Scalloped Hazel, White Ermine, 8 Treble Lines, Hebrew Character, Spectacle, 2 Flame Shoulder, Flame, Heart & Dart, Brown Rustic, Square Spot Rustic, Ingrailed Clay, Rustic

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6.6.21, East Prawle:- 2 ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( ad., with small Starling flock at Higher Park, also frequenting cow field, 200yds. S. of water tower ), Stock Dove, Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher

nr. Holsworthy:- of interest leucistic Starling ( in private garden )

West Charleton:- 5 Swift

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Chillington:- 3 Swift, 4 Swallow

Sourton:- 2 Swallow

Horndon:- 3 Swallow, Redstart

Lane End, Mary Tavy:- 3 Cuckoo

Tavy Cleave:- Grey Wagtail

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 6+ Swallow, Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff, 6 Siskin

Denbury:- 12 Swift, 6 Swallow, 8 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff

Princetown:- 2 Cuckoo, Mistle Thrush

Sidbury:- 8 Swallow, 5 House Martin, Grey Wagtail ( juv. ), 3 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Siskin, Holly Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Shaugh Prior:- Alder Moth, Green Arches, Small Angle Shades

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5.6.21, Okehampton:- 2 Tawny Owl ( juv. )

Emsworthy Mire:- Redstart

Ashburton:- 3+ Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Exminster Marshes:- 7 Little Grebe, Shoveler, 11 Black Tailed Godwit

Ideford Common:- 4+ Nightjar

East Prawle:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( ad., with Starling flock )

River Otter:- BEAVER

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4.6.21, Exminster Marshes:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER ( ad., distantly from canal bank )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush, Blackcap ( juv. )

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- RED KITE, Garden Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver ( s/pl. )

South Huish:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 12 House Martin, 3 Sedge Warbler, 5 Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler

Emsworthy Mire:- 4 Cuckoo, 4 Redstart, 2 Whitethroat, Stoat

Challacombe Farm:- 3 Cuckoo, Stock Dove, 3 Raven, Redstart, 2 Whinchat, Wheatear, Tree Pipit, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Redpoll

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher

Thurlestone:- Green Woodpecker

Plympton:- Freyer's Pug, Common Pug

Shaugh Prior:- Marbled White Point, Broad Barred White, Flame Carpet, Mottled Beauty, Small Square Spot

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3.6.21, Ugborough:- RED KITE

Exminster Marshes:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, 2 CATTLE EGRET, Little Ringed Plover, 6+ Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit

Exe Estuary:- Little Tern

Challacombe Farm:- 2 Cuckoo, 4+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 3 Redstart, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Marsh Tit, 2 Redpoll, 3 Siskin

Sousson's Plantation:- Cuckoo, 2 Mistle Thrush

Bellever:- 2 Swallow, 5+ Siskin

Burrator:- 2+ Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo, 6+ Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart, Tree Pipit, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Crossbill, 5+ Siskin

Cadover:- 2 Swallow, 4+ Sand Martin, Raven, 4+ Wheatear, Willow Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Aveton Gifford area:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 20 Sand Martin, 2 Jay, 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

River Dart, below Dartmeet:- Cuckoo, Grey Wagtail

Moretonhampstead:- 2 Swallow

Bovey Tracey:- 3 Swift

Ashburton:- Swallow

River Otter:- 4 Goosander, Otter

Mel Tor:- Cuckoo, Green Hairstreak

Ideford Common:- 2 RED KITE, Green Hairstreak

Blackabrook River:- 1+ Snipe, 2+ Cuckoo, 5+ Swallow, 30+ House Martin, 3 Sand Martin, Mistle Thrush, Dipper, 6+ Grey Wagtail, Redstart ( m. ), Whinchat ( m. ), Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, 4+ Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Siskin, 6+ Reed Bunting, 20+ Beautiful Demoiselle, Small Heath, 2 Small Copper, Green Hairstreak

Axmouth:- Lime Hawkmoth, 3 White Spot, Fox Moth, Ruddy Carpet

Plymouth:- Alder Moth, Pretty Chalk Carpet, 17 Buff Tip, Scorched Wing, Eyed Hawkmoth, Privet Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, Silver Y

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Poplar Hawkmoth, 6 Green Carpet, Buff Tip, 2 Treble Lines, Scalloped Hazel, Buff Ermine, Flame Shoulder, 5 Silver Ground Carpet, 3 Common Marbled Carpet, 2 Small Rivulet, Purple Bar, Small Square Spot, Pale Tussock, Marbled Minor, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Common Pug

Torquay:- Hedgehog

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2.6.21, Ugborough:- 2 RED KITE

Powderham Marsh:- 3 CATTLE EGRET ( s/pl. ), Black Tailed Godwit, Hobby, Stock Dove

Exminster Marshes:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, Shoveler ( m. ), 4 Dunlin, 7+ Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo

Moretonhampstead:- Swallow

Seaton:- OSPREY ( over )

Beer Head:- Hobby

Kingsbridge:- 4 Swift

Dawlish:- Painted Lady

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1.6.21, Exminster Marshes / Turf Locks:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER, 10+ Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher ( the reported Ruddy Shelduck appear to be hybrids )

Cadover / Brisworthy area:- Cuckoo, Dipper, Redstart, 2 Whinchat, Garden Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 2+ Spotted Flycatcher

Nuns Cross, Dartmoor:- Swallow

Meldon:- Swallow

Ottery St. Mary:- RED KITE ( 14:30 )

Kingsbridge:- 4+ Swift

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Harford Bridge, Peter Tavy:- Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Jay, Chiffchaff

Modbury:- Swallow, 8 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Brimstone Moth, Green Carpet, 3 Flame Shoulder, Hebrew Character, White Ermine, 3 Treble Lines, Purple Bar, Spectacle, Pale Tussock

Berry Head:- 30 Small Blue, Wall Brown

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31.5.21, Exminster Marshes / Turf Locks:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER ( elusive )

Broadsands:- Reed Warbler

Newton Abbot:- RED KITE ( 10:50, over A380, nr. Penn Inn )

Okehampton:- 3 Blackcap

Torquay:- RED KITE

Great Torrington:- Swift, Blackcap ( m. )

Starcross:- 3 RED KITE

Ashburton:- RED KITE

Berry Head:- 12 Swift, Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Churchstow:- RED KITE

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 9 House Martin

Ilsington / Ramshorn Down / East Lounston:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Stock Dove, 5+ Swallow, House Martin, Mistle Thrush, 10+ Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, 3+ Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin

Plympton:- Setaceous Hebrew Character Moth, Lychnis

Shaugh Prior:- Broken Barred Carpet Moth, Mottled Pug, White Ermione, Square Spot

Paignton:- Cream Spot Tiger Moth

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30.5.21, Exminster Marshes / Turf Locks:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER ( elusive, from canal bank nr. fishermans car park ), RED KITE, Hobby

Paignton:- probable LAUGHING GULL ( ad., briefly on beach )

Mansands:- RED KITE ( over, 11:40 )

Torquay:- RED KITE ( 12:15, Great Hill )

Houndtor Wood / Lustleigh Wood:- Dipper, Redstart, Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, Pied Flycatcher, Siskin

Collaton St. Mary:- OSPREY ( 16:45., over N.W. )

Noss Mayo:- 2 RED KITE ( over S.E. ), Green Woodpecker, 3 House Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Ottery St. Mary:- RED KITE ( 17:20, over )

Brixham:- RED KITE ( 17:36, over )

Kingsbridge:- RED KITE ( 16:10, over Belle Cross Rd. )

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo

Modbury:- 2 RED KITE

Great Torrington:- House Martin, Siskin

Okehampton:- Raven, Goldcrest, Brimstone

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29.5.21, Powderham Marsh:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER

Exminster Marshes:- 5 RED KITE, 10+ Hobby

Chudleigh:- RED KITE

Seaton:- 2 RED KITE

Dartmouth:- RED KITE

South Milton:- RED KITE

Netton / Little Worsewell:- 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 5 Whitethroat

Okehampton:- Swift

Sourton:- Swallow

Meldon:- 2 House Martin

Peter Tavy:- 2 Swallow

Princetown:- Swallow

Ottery St. Mary:- possible HONEY BUZZARD

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swift, Jay, Hedgehog, Slow Worm, Holly Blue

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, 37 Common Scoter, 2 Small Blue ( m. )

Brixham:- Hedgehog

Plympton:- Puss Moth

Leeden Tor:- Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

Bridford:- Brimstone, Orange Tip

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28.5.21, Exminster Marshes:- AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER ( distant from nr. end car park ), GARGANEY ( m. ), 5 RED KITE, Curlew Sandpiper, 17 Black Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier ( f. ), 3 Hobby, 40+ Swift

Haldon:- RED KITE ( circling over A380 garage )

Seaton Wetlands:- RED KITE

East Prawle:- 4 RED KITE

Topsham:- Marsh Harrier

Matford:- 2 RED KITE

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- RED BACKED SHRIKE

Ideford Common:- 1+ Tree Pipit, 2 Crossbill

Thurlestone Bay:- 13 Manx Shearwater, 70+ Common Scoter, 6 Dunlin

South Huish:- 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 20 Swift, 10 Swallow, 15 House Martin

Paignton:- 2 Swift

Noss Mayo:- RED KITE, Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Chiffchaff

Plympton:- 2 Swift

Exminster Village:- 2 RED KITE

Eggbuckland, Plymouth:- RED KITE

South Milton:- RED KITE

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27.5.21, Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 16 Mandarin ( 14 m. ), 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 2+ Ringneck Parakeet, Swift

Alphington:- RED KITE

Yarner Woods:- 2+ Redstart, Marsh Tit, 5 Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher, Siskin

Okehampton:- Raven

Shaldon:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin

Hound Tor:- Cuckoo

Becka Brook, Hound Tor:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail

Holwell Tor:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Chiffchaff

Newton Poppleford:- Swift

Colyton:- 33 RED KITE

Sticklepath:- Swallow

Sandygate, Chagford:- Swallow

nr. Exmouth:- 6 Nightjar

Beer Head:- Wheatear

Seaton Marshes:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, OSPREY ( over )

Ideford Common:- 6 Nightjar

Bellever:- 2 Cuckoo, 2 Roe Deer

Aylesbeare Common:- 2 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Siskin, 4 Holly Blue, 4 Brimstone

Berry Head:- MINKE WHALE

Wembury Point:- 4 Green Hairstreak, Small Copper, Wall Brown, Orange Tip

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Waved Umber, 2 Garden Carpet, Water Carpet, Shuttle Shaped Dart

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26.5.21, Torquay:- 5 Swift

Ideford Common:- 8 Crossbill

Beer Head:- 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Beesands:- 10+ Tufted Duck, 30+ Swift, 10+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Aveton Gifford:- ICELAND GULL ( ad. ), Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Turnstone, 2 Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( m. ), Whitethroat

Newton Ferrers:- 4 Swallow

Headland Warren:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo

Moretonhampstead:- Swallow, 2 House Martin

Birch Tor:- Cuckoo

Dawlish Warren:- 3 Whimbrel

Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, Nightjar, 2 Roe Deer

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25.5.21, Buckfasleigh:- 5 Swift

Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 10+ Tufted Duck, 15+ Swift, 4 Swallow, 15+ House Martin

Buckfast:- Swift

Torquay:- 9 House Martin

Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow

Sidbury:- Goldcrest

Shipley Bridge:- Cuckoo, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

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24.5.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4+ Tawny Owl, 5 Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Seaton Seafront:- 6 Great Northern Diver, 9 Manx Shearwater, 11 Common Scoter, 5 Whimbrel, 26 Sanderling, Great Skua, 4 Arctic Skua

Noss Mayo:- 3 Swift, Swallow, House Martin

Exminster Marshes:- GARGANEY ( m., N. of middle car park )

Modbury:- 4 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Jay, Blackcap

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 15 Mandarin ( 14 m. ), Swift

Brixton:- 15 Swallow, 200+ House Martin

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Manx Shearwater, Arctic Skua

Kitley:- 50 House Martin

Ness Beach, Shaldon:- Blackcap, Garden Warbler

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 50 Swallow, 400 Sand Martin ( to roost, also possible RED RUMPED SWALLOW )

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Berry Head:- 40 Common Dolphin ( E. ), 2 Common Blue

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23.5.21, Exminster Marshes:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW, 150+ Swallow, 300+ House Martin, 200+ Sand Martin

Berry Head:- OSPREY ( 11:30, over N. ), 8 Great Northern Diver, 2,758 Manx Shearwater, 10 Puffin, Pomarine Skua, 3 Sandwich Tern, 8 Swallow, Wheatear, Porpoise

Hope's Nose:- 2,000 Manx Shearwater, 2 Storm Petrel, 2 Turnstone, Whimbrel, 7 Turnstone, Great Skua, 2 Swift, Wheatear

Otterton Cliffs:- 500 Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, 10 Common Scoter, 3 Arctic Skua

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Manx Shearwater

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Hebrew Character Moth, Streamer, Silver Ground Carpet

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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22.5.21, Watermouth, N. Devon:- 1,738 Manx Shearwater, Mediterranean Gull

Beer Head:- Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat

Exminster Marshes:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW ( very mobile, with hirundine flock ), CATTLE EGRET ( North Marsh ), 4 Hobby, Sedge Warbler

Ideford Common:- 4 Crossbill

Mansands:- Reed Bunting ( m. )

Alphington:- 7+ Swift

Newton Abbot:- 2 Swift, Grey Wagtail

Blackhole Marsh:- Egyptian Goose

South Huish:- Hobby

Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Sanderling

Hope Cove:- 70 Manx Shearwater

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo, Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Wheatear, Redstart, Tree Pipit, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Start Point:- Wheatear, Grey Seal

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Streamer

Sidmouth:- Otter ( the Byes )

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21.5.21, Seaton Seafront:- 8 Great Northern Diver, 10 Common Scoter, 3 Sanderling, Sandwich Tern

Sidmouth:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 5 Sanderling, 2 Pomarine Skua, 4 Arctic Skua

Exmouth:- Manx Shearwater, Great Skua, possible Pomarine Skua

Thurlestone Bay:- 20 Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 3 Turnstone, Whimbrel, Sandwich Tern

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Slapton:- 500+ Swift, 100+ Swallow, 100+ House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, Chiffchaff, Streamer

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20.5.21, Dawlish Warren:- Spoonbill, 2 Pomarine Skua

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Manx Shearwater, Swift, 6 Swallow

Hope Cove:- 27 Common Scoter, 2 Arctic Skua, 14 Swift

Otterton Cliffs:- 132 Manx Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter, Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua

South Huish:- 2 Wheatear

Berry Head:- 29 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 863 Manx Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, Arctic Skua, 5 Sandwich Tern, 33 Puffin, 5 Copmmon Dolphin, 2 Harbour Porpoise, Grey Seal

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, Muslin Moth, 2 Red Twin Spot Carpet, Green Carpet, Garden carpet, Waved Umber, Hebrew Character

Plympton:- Common Carpet Moth, Common Pug

Shaugh Prior:- Sandy Carpet Moth, Rivulet, Dark Barred Twin Spot Carpet, Waved Umber, Yellow Barred Brindle, Silver Ground Carpet

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19.5.21, Warren House / Challacombe:- 4 Cuckoo, 4+ Redstart, 2 Whinchat, Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, 5 Sanderling

Black Hole Marsh:- 7 Ringed Plover, Dunlin

Ideford Common:- Tawny Owl, 3+ Nightjar

Countess Weir:- 180+ Swift, Swallow, House Martin, 70+ Sand Martin

Sidbury:- 12 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, 2 Roe Deer

Yarner Woods:- Jay, 4+ Mistle Thrush, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 5+ Chiffchaff, 8 Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 11+ Pied Flycatcher, Redpoll, Siskin, Holly Blue, 2 Brimstone, 2 ( presumed ) Pearl Bordered Fritillary

Denbury:- 4 Swift, 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Blackap, Garden Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, Dormouse ( foraging in conifer hedge )

Plympton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Dawlish Warren:- Azure Damselfly

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18.5.21, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swallow, Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Okehampton:- Raven

Aylesbeare Common:- Cuckoo

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Jay, Siskin ( f. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver

South Huish:- 14 Swift, 20 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin

Hope Cove:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 15 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua

South Milton Ley:- Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Red Warbler, Chiffchaff

Emsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo, 4 Swallow

Sidbury:- 11 Swallow, House Martin, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Siskin

Plympton:- Common Pug, Oak Tree Pug, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Bloxworth Snout

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17.5.21, Yarner Woods:- Jay, 6 Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 10+ Pied Flycatcher, 3 Spotted Flycatcher

Trendlebeare:- Cuckoo, Raven, Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler

Totnes:- 2 Swift, 3 Swallow, Blackcap

Dartington:- 2 Tawny Owl

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 House Martin, Jay

South Huish:- 40 Swift, 50 Swallow, 10 House Martin, Whitethroat

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Manx Shearwater, 2 Sanderling, 5 Arctic Skua, Pomarine Skua, 9 Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, Egyptian Goose, Pintail ( m. ), Greenshank, 12 Whimbrel, 44 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Mediterranean Gull, Hobby, 50+ Swift, 300+ Sand Martin

Exminster:- Nightjar ( over A379 )

Haytor:- 4 House Martin ( Moorland Hotel )

North Bovey:- 5 Swallow, 2 Roe Deer

Whiddon Down:- 6 Roe Deer

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Plympton:- Green Carpet Moth, Treble Lines

Thurlestone:- Eyed Hawkmoth, Pebble Prominent, Heart & Dart, 7 Treble Lines, 5 Common Quaker, Muslin Moth, 2 Flame Shoulder, 2 Early Grey, Powdered Quaker

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16.5.21, Seaton Seafront / Axe Estuary:- 5 Great Northern Diver, 15 Greylag ( Bridge Marsh ), Barnacle Goose ( Bridge Marsh ), Whimbrel, 4 Dunlin, 12 Sanderling, Sandwich Tern

Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Whimbrel, 200 Swift, 1500 Swallow, 100 House Martin, 20 Sand Martin, Reed Warbler

Hopes Nose:- 2 Purple Sandpiper, Whimbrel, 2 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Wheatear

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Dawlish Warren:- 10 Great Northern Diver

Thurlestone Bay:- Manx Shearwater, 8 Common Scoter, 2 Tufted Duck, 3 Sanderling, Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 3 Swift, 70 Swallow, 6 House Martin

Berry Head:- Great Northern Diver, 104 Manx Shearwater, 16 Common Scoter, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swift, 2 Harbour Porpoise

Mansands:- Reed Warbler, Mole

Plympton:- Muslin Moth, Treble Lines, Small Phoenix, 3 Garden Carpet

Shaugh Prior:- Tawny Pinion Moth

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15.5.21, Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear, 2 Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler, 4 Spotted Flycatcher

Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 6 Ringed Plover, 600+ Swift, 5,000 Swallow, 100+ House Martin, 15 Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, Blackcap, 4 Whitethroat, Reed Bunting ( f. )

Yarner Woods:- Cuckoo, 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart, 2 Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher

Mansands:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff

Great Torrington:- 2 Swift

Hope Cove:- Great Northern Diver, Hobby

Ilsington:- 5 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 6 Siskin ( 4 juv. )

Mary Tavy:- Swallow

Cornwood:- Cuckoo, 2 Grey Wagtail

Dendles Wood:- Green Woodpecker

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- 500 Swallow

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14.5.21, Dawlish Town:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW ( only until 08:00 )

Cadover area:- Goosander, 2+ Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, 7 Swallow, 4 Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting

Yarner Woods:- Lapwing, 2 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, 3+ Pied Flycatcher

Emsworthy:- Cuckoo, 4 Swift

Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay

Postbridge:- Cuckoo

Exminster Marshes:- 6+ Hobby, White Fronted Goose, Greylag, 7 Ringed Plover, 8 Whimbrel, Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Dunlin

Ideford Common:- Crossbill

Dawlish Warren:- SPOONBILL ( over, 10:10 ), 30 Manx Shearwater, Knot, Bar Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Turnstone, Whimbrel, 5 Whitethroat

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 8+ Swift, 20+ Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Landscove:- NIGHTINGALE ( m., briefly along coast path W. of Landscove Holiday Park )

Brisworthy, nr. Cadover:- Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, 3 Siskin

Challacombe Farm area:- 2 Redstart, Whinchat, Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler

Colyford Common / Blackhole Marsh:- Spotted Flycatcher

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker ( f., Aller Park )

Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 38 Manx Shearwater, Sanderling

South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Whimbrel, 7 Swift, 60 Swallow, 5 House Martin, 3 Sand Martin, 2 Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, 2 Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting

Muddilakes, Postbridge:- Swallow, 4 Roe Deer

Bellever Hamlet:- Roe Deer

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13.5.21, Seaton Seafront:- 2 Turnstone

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Dawlish Warren:- Ruff, Little Stint, Greenshank

Okehampton:- Swift

Chagford:- Swallow

South Huish:- Golden Plover, 13 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Green Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, 6 Stock Dove, 6 Swift, 95 Swallow, 11 House Martin,  Reed Warbler

Dawlish Town:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW ( over brook in town centre with 50 Swallow / House Martin )

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher

Plympton:- 5 Siskin

Brixham:- TURTLE DOVE ( in private garden )

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Little Stint, Ruff, Sanderling, Turnstone, Curlew Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay

South Milton Ley:- 5 Swift, 250+ Swallow, 50 House Martin

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12.5.21, Seaton Seafront:- Pomarine Skua

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 3 Sand Martin, Raven, 2 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Modbury:- 3 Swift, 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin

Yealmpton:- Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Jay

Saltern Cove:- 4 Whimbrel

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Siskin

Hope Cove:- Arctic Skua

Brixham:- 3 House Martin

South Huish:- 8 Swift, 40+ Swallow, 15 House Martin

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, 3 Wigeon, Whimbrel, 22 Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, Hobby, Swift, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Thurlestone Bay:- LONG TAILED SKUA ( 08:52, in off ), Whimbrel, Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 6 Swallow, Raven

Crownhill Down:- 4 Cuckoo, 14 Swallow, Sand Martin, 4 Wheatear, Tree Pipit, 6 Willow Warbler

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 3 Hebrew Character Moth

Pudcombe / Coleton Fishacre:- Green Hairstreak, 2 Small Copper

Little Haldon:- Green Hairstreak

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11.5.21, Cadover area:- 3 Goosander ( ad., 2 juv. ), Cuckoo, 5 Wheatear, Redstart ( m. ), Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, Whitethroat, 9 Willow Warbler, 5 Reed Bunting

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, Jay, Raven

Berry Head:- 2 Whitethroat

Challacombe:- 2 Cuckoo, 12 Swallow

Brixton:- 6+ Swift, 10+ Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 4 Whimbrel, 4 Swallow

South Huish:- 20 Swift, 35 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin

Hope Cove:- Arctic Skua

Buckland Valley, nr. Thurlestone:- 2 Swift, 4 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff

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10.5.21, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Chiffchaff

Seaton Seafront:- 14 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 7 Manx Shearwater, 13 Common Scoter, 3 Sanderling, Great Skua

Harbertonford:- 5 Swift

Brixham:- Swift ( rescued & successfully released from school storeroom )

Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Common Scoter, 3 Whimbrel, Pomarine Skua, 5 Sandwich Tern

South Huish:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, 5  Swift, 20 Swallow, 5 House Martin, Yellow Wagtail ( f. )

Steps Bridge:- 4 Dipper, Grey Wagtail

Yarner Woods:- Redstart ( m. ), 2+ Pied Flycatcher

Tavistock:- 2 Swift

Black Hole Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, Lesser Whitethroat

Powderham Marsh:- 50+ Swift, 15+ House Martin, Yellow Wagtail, 3 Whitethroat

Colyford Common:- Hobby

Hope Cove:- Dunlin, 3 Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, 3 Arctic Skua

Aveton Gifford:- Lesser Whitethroat ( m. )

Shaugh Prior:- Fox Moth, Lunar Thorn, Swallow Prominent, Coxcomb Prominent, Purple Bar, Least Black Arches

Torcross / Slapton:- 2 Holly Blue ( also of interest, large cetacean filmed off Start Bay Inn, possibly an ORCA or Minke Whale )

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9.5.21, Slapton:- 17 Whimbrel, 8 Sanderling

Berry Head:- OSPREY, 2 Great Northern Diver, 2 Whimbrel, 6+ Wheatear, 2 Rock Pipit, Black Redstart, Sedge Warbler

Beer Head:- 2 Redstart, 8 Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 6 Reed Warbler, Wood Warbler, 4 Spotted Flycatcher

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, Whimbrel, 2 Hobby, 80+ Swift, 50 Swallow, 30 Sand Martin

Yarner Woods:- Garden Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Seaton Wetlands:- Wheatear, 4 Whinchat, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Exe Estuary, Turf:- 676 Dunlin

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- Common Sandpiper, 2 Swift, 7 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Jay

Widecombe:- Cuckoo, 4 Swallow, Dipper

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Common Scoter ( f. )

South Huish:- 3 Teal, 15 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Sand Martin, Lesser Whitethroat ( m. )

Dawlish Warren:- 230+ Dunlin, Purple Sandpiper

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Chiffchaff

Sidbury:- 2 Wheatear, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 4 Siskin

Great Torrington:- 5 Swallow

River Torridge:- 5+ House Martin

Torrington Common area:- 3+ Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher, Hare

Hope's Nose:- 3 Wheatear, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Grey Seal

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8.5.21, Hopes Nose:- 2+ Great Northern Diver, 24 Manx Shearwater, 13 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Whimbrel, 18 Turnstone ( s/pl. ), 5 Puffin, Cuckoo, 40+ Swallow, 2 Wheatear

Seaton Marshes:- Wheatear, 5 Whinchat

Axe Estuary:- 16 Whimbrel, 14 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover

Colyford Common:- Spotted Flycatcher

Seaton Seafront:- Great Skua

Berry Head:- 2 Great Northern Diver, 193 Manx Shearwater, 12 Common Scoter, 8 Puffin, 4 Sandwich Tern, Hobby, 22 Swift, Black Redstart ( m. ), Spotted Flycatcher

Saltern Cove, Torbay:- 2 Common Sandpiper, Whinchat ( m. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 9 Manx Shearwater, 4 Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, Arctic Skua

South Huish:- 11 Whimbrel, Hobby, Swift, 60 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Sand Martin

Hope Cove:- Manx Shearwater, 2 Arctic Skua

Otterton:- 10 Hare ( Stantyway Farm )

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7.5.21, Headland Warren:- 2 Cuckoo, Whinchat ( m. ), 20+ Red Deer

Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo, 6 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Jay, Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail, 3+ Redstart, Garden Warbler, 2+ Grasshopper Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3+ Redpoll

Powderham Marrshes:- Hobby

Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- Redstart, Tree Pipit, 2 Garden Warbler, 2 Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher, 4 Redpoll, 4 Siskin

Plympton:- Swift

Cadover area:- Cuckoo, 2 Swift, 6+ Swallow, 10+ Sand Martin,  Raven, 2 Wheatear, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting

Collaton:- Swallow

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Bellever Forest:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 6 Roe Deer ( 4 ad., 2 juv. ), 3 Orange Tip

Warren House / Bennets Cross area:- Cuckoo, Raven, Wheatear, Grasshopper Warbler, 3 Willow Warbler, 4+ Redpoll, 5 Red Deer

nr. Cornwood:- Redstart, 3 Pied Flycatcher, Slow Worm

Bellever Hamlet:- 3 Roe Deer

Exminster Marshes:- Dormouse

River Otter:- Goosander, Otter

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

Stover Country Park:- Hairy Dragonfly

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6.5.21, Brixham:- 7 Swift

Dawlish Warren:- 106 Whimbrel, 8 Sanderling, 5 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover, 4 Sandwich Tern, 25 Swallow, 5 Whitethroat

Haldon Forest:- 11 Crossbill

Yarner Woods:- 2 Redstart, Tree Pipit, Blackcap, Garden Warbler, Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher, Spotted Flycatcher

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay

Thurlestone Bay:- Dunlin, 49 Whimbrel, Whitethroat

South Huish:- 2 Egyptian Goose, 3 Teal, 18 Whimbrel, Swift, 45 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Sand Martin, 2 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Three Beaches, Torbay:- 2 Common Sandpiper

Clennon Valley, Paignton:- Swift

Slapton:- 9 Whimbrel, 8 Sanderling, 200 Swift, 400 Swallow, Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff

Emsworthy Mire / Rocks:- Snipe, Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, 4 Wheatear, 2 Redstart ( m., f. ), 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Marsh Tit

Okehampton:- Raven

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5.5.21, Gara Bridge:- 20+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 2+ Mistle Thrush, 2 Dipper, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Marsh Tit, 5+ Siskin

Start Point:- Whimbrel, 3 Wheatear

Wembury:- 10 Whimbrel, 14 Sanderling, 4 Ringed Plover, 2 Turnstone

Beesands:- Lapwing, Reed Warbler

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Raven, 3 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter, 17 Whimbrel, 2 Swift

South Huish:- 3 Teal, Common Sandpiper, 5 Swallow, House Martin, 3 Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

South Milton / Ley:- 12 Whimbrel, Swallow, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay

Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog

Thurlestone:- Muslin Moth, Cream Spot Tiger, Swallow Prominent, 4 Common Quaker, 5 Powdered Quaker, 3 Small Quaker, 5 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, Streamer, Flame Shoulder, Garden Carpet, Pale Mottled Willow

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4.5.21, Dawlish Warren:- 6 Sanderling, Whimbrel, Hobby, Little Tern, 11 Arctic Tern, 2+ Sandwich Tern

Newton Ferrers:- 2 Swallow

Slapton:- 24 Whimbrel, 4 Dunlin, 3,000 Swallow

Exminster Marshes:- White Fronted Goose, Pintail ( m. ), Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Hobby, 150+ Swift, 100 House Martin, Wheatear, Sedge Warbler

Challacombe:- Cuckoo, 3 Redstart ( m. )

Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, 2 Wheatear ( m. ), Whinchat ( m. )

Warren House:- 3 Cuckoo, Grasshopper Warbler

Trendlebeare:- Garden Warbler

Yarner Woods:- 3 Redstart ( 2 m., f. )

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

South Milton:- 2 Whimbrel

South Huish:- 2 Teal, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Garden Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 9 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 12 Dunlin, Great Skua

Cadover:- 11 Goosander ( f, 10 juv. ), Cuckoo, Swift, 3 Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, Slow Worm

nr. Loddiswell:- 3+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, Jay, 2 Dipper, 2+ Blackcap, 4+ Willow Warbler, Brimstone, 2 Orange Tip

Sidbury:- 8 Swallow, House Martin, Yellow Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, 4 Siskin, Orange Tip

Okehampton:- Hedgehog

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24.10.22, Sidmouth:- Green Woodpecker, 3+ Ring Ouzel, Dartford Warbler

Cadover area:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, 4+ Raven, 3 Mistle Thrush, 20 + Redwing, 1,000+ Fieldfare, Reed Bunting

Slapton:- Common Tern, 2 Wheatear, 32 Siskin

Wotter:- Green Woodpecker

Berry Head:- Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 2+ Ring Ouzel

Bicton Lake:- RING NECK DUCK ( juv. )

Exminster:- Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher

Ilsington:- 200+ Golden Plover, 100+ Redwing, 20+ Fieldfare, 3 Siskin

Thurlestone Bay:- 6 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 5 Wigeon, 40 Teal, 2 Shoveler, Water Pipit

Hopes Nose:- Eider ( imm.,M. ), 2 Common Scoter, Pomarine Skua, Arctic Skua, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Grey Seal

Jetty Marsh, River Teign:- 2 Kingfisher, Otter

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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23.10.22, Plympton:- 2 Firecrest ( Newnham Meadows )

Beer:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over ), Redstart, 10+ Chiffchaff

Start Point:- 14 Swallow, 30 Fieldfare, Firecrest, Brambling, 14 Siskin

Soar:- Pintail, 6 Ring Ouzel, 26 Redwing, 310 Fieldfare, Whinchat, Firecrest

Spurell's Cross, S. Dartmoor:- 350+ Golden Plover, 3 Redwing, 80+ Fieldfare

West Charleton Marsh:- Water Rail

Dawlish Waren:- Eider

Avon Dam:- 23 Ring Ouzel, 85+ Redwing, 250+ Fieldfare, Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Black Redstart ( F./imm., on Dam )

Ilsington:- 2 Raven, Redwing, 20+ Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush, Siskin

Berry Head:- 5+ Ring Ouzel, Painted Lady, Wall Brown

Sidmouth:- Crimson Speckled Moth

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Buckfastleigh:- Crimson Speckled Moth

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22.10.22, Berry Head:- PALLAS'S WARBLER ( Quarry ), Great Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Pomarine Skua, 7+ Ring Ouzel, 2  Black Redstart

Trowlesworthy / Brisworthy:- Merlin, 2 Ring Ouzel, 900+ Redwing, 1,200+ Fieldfare, Chiffchaff, 5 Siskin

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush

Beer Head:- Ring Ouzel, Chiffchaff

Start Point:- Merlin ( m. ), 4 Swallow, 250+ Redwing, 150+ Fieldfare, Black Redstart, Wheatear, 6+ Chiffchaff, 2 Firecrest, 10 Goldcrest, 50+ Siskin, 2 Brambling, Redpoll, Reed Bunting

Powderham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Soar:- Merlin, 12+ Ring Ouzel ( Soar Cove Valley ), Firecrest

Cadover:- 7 Raven, Ring Ouzel ( m. ), 100+ Redwing, 300+ Fieldfare

Avon Dam:- 20+ Ring Ouzel

Lewtrenchard:- 2 Black Redstart

Holne Moor:- 2+ Ring Ouzel

Topsham:- Spotted Redshank

Exminster Marshes:- 2 Marsh Harrier, 2 Raven, 60 Redwing, 6+ Migrant Hawker

Pork Hill car park:- SNOW BUNTING

Hopes Nose:- Eider, Purple Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, 5 Grey Seal

Wembury:- Great Northern Diver, Cetti's Warbler, 5+ Chiffchaff, Fox

Turf Locks, Exe Estuary:- Weasel

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker

Shaugh Prior:- Garden Carpet Moth, 2 Vestal, Scarce Bordered Straw, Silver Y, Turnip Moth, Dark Barred Twin Spot Carpet

Buckfastleigh:- Crimson Speckled Moth

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21.10.22, N. / S. Hallsands:- 3 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Ring Ouzel, 110 Redwing, 33 Fieldfare, Blackcap, 8 Chiffchaff, 23 Goldcrest

Berry Head:- 10 Great Shearwater, 16 Balearic Shearwater, 6 Sooty Shearwater, 11 Manx Shearwater, 7 Pintail, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 3 Common Scoter, 9 Great Skua, 15 Pomarine Skua, 39 Arctic Skua, 23+ Mediterranean Gull, 5 Swallow, 7+ Ring Ouzel, Wheatear, 2 Black Redstart

Seaton seafront:- Arctic Skua

Sidbury:- 12 Fieldfare

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter, 3 Turnstone, 8 Ringed Plover, 5 Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- 30 Teal, 2 Shoveler, Black Tailed Godwit, Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Snipe

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20.10.22, Berry Head:- 2 PALLAS'S WARBLER ( Quarry ), YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( Quarry ), Merlin, 13 Ring Ouzel, 600+ Redwing, 200+ Fieldfare, 2 Black Redstart, 4 Grey Wagtail, 3 Firecrest

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, 500+ Redwing, 100+ Fieldfare, 4 Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest, 2 Siskin

Batson, nr. Salcombe:- 200 Redwing ( over )

Brixham:- 25 Redwing ( over Lytes Rd. )

Trowlesworthy:- 900+ Golden Plover, 1,600 Redwing, 2,200 Fieldfare

Torquay:- 20+ Redwing, Fieldfare

Froward Point:- Marsh Harrier ( also another Harrier sp. )

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 40 Redwing, 4 Chiffchaff

Hound Tor:- 2 Redwing, 50+ Fieldfare

Topsham:- Barnacle Goose, Greylag, 3 Egyptian Goose

Stoke Point:- Ring Ouzel, 11 Redwing, 90 Fieldfare, Wheatear, Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest

South Huish:- 4 GREAT WHITE EGRET, Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Snipe

Aveton Gifford:- Goldcrest, Firecrest

South Milton Ley:- Water Rail, Tawny Owl, Jay

South Brent:- 20+ Ring Ouzel

Dawlish Warren:- Balearic Shearwater, Eider, 3 Common Scoter, 3 Marsh Harrier, Merlin, Redwing, Crimson Speckled Moth

Start Point:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( briefly, around pond behind farmhouse ), SNOW BUNTING, Merlin, 2 Swallow, 300+ Redwing, 30+ Fieldfare, Ring Ouzel ( m., over ), 2 Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, 10+ Chiffchaff, 2+ Goldcrest, 2+ Firecrest, 3 Siskin, 1+ Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- 2 Raven, Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady

East Soar:- Pintail, Merlin, Marsh Harrier, 9 Ring Ouzel, 120 Redwing, 300 Fieldfare, Dartford Warbler, 3 Clouded Yellow

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19.10.22, Seaton Marshes:- Marsh Harrier

Plymstock:- 40+ Redwing ( over )

Colyton:- Redwing ( 100s over )

Cornwood:- 2 Roe Deer ( Quick Bridge )

Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- Southern Hawker

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18.10.22, Noss Mayo:- Jay, Chiffchaff

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Brixham:- OSPREY ( over )

Topsham:- Barnacle Goose, Greylag, 3+ Egyptian Goose, Brent Goose, Curlew Sandpiper

Salcombe:- Convolvulus Hawkmoth

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17.10.22, Brixham:- CATTLE EGRET ( Guzzledown )

Wotter:- Green Woodpecker

Okehampton:- Raven

Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, Reed Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker

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16.10.22, Beesands:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( briefly ), 20+ Gadwall, 4+ Pintail, Teal, 2 Scaup, 20+ Tufted Duck, 3 Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Brambling, Siskin

Dawlish Warren:- Dartford Warbler

Sidmouth:- 32 Siskin, 4 Redpoll ( over )

Saddle Tor / Holwell Quarry:- Golden Plover, Ring Ouzel ( 1w., out from Quarry towards Emsworthy ), Reed Bunting

Stoke Point:- 2 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 5 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- 2 Little Grebe, 11 Greenshank, 26 Turnstone, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 12 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Raven, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest

Slapton:- LITTLE GULL ( 2 w. ), 100+ Swallow, 20+ Chiffchaff, 15+ Goldcrest, 5+ Firecrest, 3 Reed Bunting, 3 Cirl Bunting

Shipley Bridge / Avon Dam:- 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaf, 6+ Goldcrest

East Charleton:- Stoat

East Soar:- Clouded Yellow

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15.10.22, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Powderham Church:- Mistle Thrush

nr. Swimbridge:- 3 RED KITE

Brixham:- CATTLE EGRET ( over S. )

West Charleton Marsh:- OSPREY, 3 Little Grebe, 2 Greenshank

Dawlish Warren:- 147+ Brent Goose

Beesands:- 36 Gadwall, 8 Pintail, Shoveler, 4 Teal, 2 Scaup, 17 Tufted Duck, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher

Hopes Nose:- Balearic Shearwater, Eider, 2 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff, 3 Grey Seal

Berry Head:- 6 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Manx Shearwater, 14 Common Scoter, 3 Great Skua, 23 Arctic Skua, 5 Mediterranean Gull, 4 Swallow, 20 Common Dolphin, 6 Harbour Porpoise ( also of interest, Bluefin Tuna )

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14.10.22, Froward Point:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. gate to coastwatch building )

Soar:- 5 Golden Plover, Snipe, Merlin, Green Woodpecker, Ring Ouzel, 2 Dartford Warbler, 13 Chiffchaff, 6 Goldcrest

Topsham:- Barnacle Goose, 2 Egyptian Goose

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff

Slapton:- Marsh Harrier ( f. ), 100+ Swallow, Wheatear, Dartford Warbler, Siskin

Trowlesworthy:- 700 Golden Plover

Powderham Marsh:- OSPREY ( over ), 2+ Reed Bunting

Saddle Tor / Haytor:- 50+ Golden Plover

Broadsands:- 2 Red Throated Diver

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13.10.22, East Soar:- 30+ Swallow, 2 Raven, Ring Ouzel ( ad., m. ), 5+ Chiffchaff, 4+ Goldcrest, 5+ Cirl Bunting

Noss Mayo:- Chiffchaff

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12.10.22, Exmouth:- Red Throated Diver

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 5 Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, 4+ Goldcrest

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl

nr. N. Hallsands:- Merlin

Sidmouth:- Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail

Sidford:- Dipper

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11.10.22, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 3+ Chiffchaff, 4+ Goldcrest

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff

Great Torrington:- Barn Owl

Plympton:- 2 Raven, Slow Worm

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10.10.22, Okehampton:- 5 Raven

Bowcombe Creek:- 2 Greenshank, Jay

Beesands:- 43 Gadwall, 10 Pintail, 7 Tufted Duck, 4 Siskin

Brisworthy Burrows:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, 4 Mistle Thrush, 12+ Chiffchaff, 19+ Goldcrest

Berry Head:- Firecrest

Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Roe Deer

Stoke Point:- 5 Vestal

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9.10.22, Slapton:- 2 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Arctic Skua

Seaton Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET

Hopes Nose:- 2 Balearic Shearwater, Eider ( imm., m. ), 2 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Sandwich Tern, 3 Firecrest

Froward Point:- Merlin, Ring Ouzel

Mansands:- Hobby

Cholwichtown Pit, Lee Moor:- 3 Little Grebe, 6 Tufted Duck, 2 Chiffchaff, 15 Siskin

Saltram / River Plym:- Greylag, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, 10 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, 2 Kingfisher, 3 Firecrest

West Charleton Marsh:- 84 Teal, 3 Curlew Sandpiper, 8 Dunlin, 5 Greenshank, 23 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe

Paignton:- 8 Swallow

Aveton Gifford:- Goldcrest, Firecrest

Exe Estuary:- Grey Seal ( Turf Lock )

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8.10.22, Berry Head:- 2 GREAT WHITE EGRET ( 08:05, over towards Brixham Breakwater )

Bull Point:- 2 Swallow, 83 Raven, Spotted Flycatcher, 37 Siskin, Reed Bunting

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Goldcrest, Firecrest

Axe Estuary:- Whooper Swan

Beesands:- OSPREY

Ludwell Valley, Exeter:- Green Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail

Lundy:- BALTIMORE ORIOLE ( m. )

Topsham:- Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Ruff, 2 Common Sandpiper, 9 Knot, 5 Avocet, 21 Bar Tailed Godwit, 19 Lapwing, Dunlin, Wigeon, Teal, Pintail, Shoveler

Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 100+ Swallow, House Martin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay

Hangingstone Hill:- Red Grouse

River Teign, Manga Rails:- Snipe

Watern Tor:- 2 Raven

Manga Mire:- Snipe

Cranmere Pool:- Snipe, 2 Raven

Exe Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET ( over ), Grey Plover, Kingfisher

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- Greenshank, Dunlin, Bar Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Kingfisher, Mistle Thrush, Goldcrest

Start Point:- Merlin, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, 14 Siskin, Brambling, 2+ Grey Seal

Crownhill Down:- Pintail, 2 Wigeon, Green Sandpiper, Redpoll, 3 Reed Bunting, Fallow Deer

Fernworthy Forest:- 4 Red Deer

Avon Dam:- Wall Brown

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7.10.22, Seaton:- Balearic Shearwater, Pale Bellied Brent Goose, 28 Common Scoter

Powderham:- 2 Mistle Thrush

Slapton:- 6 Balearic Shearwater, Golden Plover, Arctic Skua, Yellow Leg Gull, 2 Firecrest ( nr. Slapton Bridge ), Siskin

Newton Abbot:- Dipper

Topsham Quay:- Green Sandpiper ( over )

Okehampton:- Raven

Burrator:- Tawny Owl

Berry Head:- 45 Balearic Shearwater, 15 Common Scoter, 2 Great Skua, 18 Arctic Skua, 13 Swallow, 50 Common Dolphin, 3 Harbour Porpoise

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6.10.22, Beesands:- 3 Pintail, 15+ Gadwall

West Charleton Marsh:- OSPREY, 7+ Greenshank

Exminster Marshes:-11 CATTLE EGRET, 10+ Avocet

Stoke Point:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, 10 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest

South Huish:- 20 Teal, Snipe, 4 Swallow

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Wheatear, 20 Rock Pipit

Noss Mayo:- Southern Hawker

Yarner Woods:- Southern Hawker

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5.10.22, Berry Head:- 17 Great Shearwater, 4 Sooty Shearwater, 16 Balearic Shearwater, 9 Arctic Skua

Churchstow:- 4 Swallow

Exe Estuary:- Curlew Sandpiper

Ludwell Valley, Exeter:- Green Sandpiper, Raven, Jay, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest

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4.10.22, Dawlish Warren:- 270 Balearic Shearwater, 52 Common Scoter, 6 Arctic Skua, 12 Sandwich Tern

Topsham:- 4 Spoonbill, Mediteranean Gull

Black Hole Marsh:- Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpiper, 4 Greenshank

Beesands:- 6+ Pintail, 20+ Gadwall, 2 Teal, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker

Exe Estuary:- Grey Wagtail, Grey Seal

Shaugh Prior:- CLIFDEN NONPAREIL

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3.10.22, Start Point:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Balearic Shearwater, Arctic Skua, 10+ Mediterranean Gull, Merlin ( f. ), 3 Stock Dove, 200+ Swallow, 10+ Raven, 10+ Chiffchaf, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Siskin, Redpoll, 5+ Cirl Bunting

Blackhill Quarry, Woodbury:- RING NECK DUCK

Maristow Quay:- OSPREY

Topsham:- 4 Spoonbill, Wigeon, Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, 4+ Lapwing, Greenshank, Kingfisher, Cetti's Warbler, 3 Southern Hawker

Slapton:- 13 Balearic Shearwater, Skua sp. ( also of interest, Blue Fin Tuna )

Sidmouth:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, Otter

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2.10.22, Beesands:- Wigeon, 5 Teal, 6 Pintail, 2 Shoveler, 46 Gadwall, Water Rail, Hobby, Kingfisher, 8 Sand Martin

Topsham:- GARGANEY ( f. / imm. ), OSPREY, 4 Spoonbill, 212+ Teal, 7 Pintail, 5 Wigeon, 5 Shoveler, 12+ Lapwing, Grey Plover, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, 60+ Dunlin, Kingfisher

Ilsington:- 2 Swallow

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 8 Bar Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, 13 Dunlin, 10 Greenshank, Stock Dove, 2 Jay

Tamar Estuary / Ernesettle:- 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 KIngfisher, 2 Swallow, Blackcap ( f. ), Chiffchaff

St. Marychurch:- OSPREY ( over S.W. )

Bull Point:- Arctic Skua, Sandwich Tern, 100 Swallow

West Charleton Marsh:- OSPREY, Spotted Flycatcher

Blackhill Quarry, Woodbury:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, RING NECK DUCK

Hopes Nose:- 56 Balearic Shearwater, Purple Sandpiper, 4 Arctic Skua, Sandwich Tern, 100+ Swallow, 2 Hopuse Martin, 3 Sand Martin, 4 Chiffchaff6 Common Dolphin, Grey Seal

Noss Mayo:- Jay, Southern Hawker

Paignton:- CLIFDEN NONPAREIL

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1.10.22, Slapton:- 12 Balearic Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 3 Arctic Skua

Topsham:- GARGANEY, 4 Spoonbill, Pintail, Wigeon, Little Stint, 3 Common Sandpiper, 6+ Grey Plover, Knot, Avocet, 2 Snipe, Marsh Harrier ( f. )

West Charleton Marsh:- OSPREY

Hope's Nose:- 3 Purple Sandpiper, 2 Blackcap, 7+ Chiffchaff, 2 Grey Seal

Exminster Marshes:- Red Underwing Moth

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30.9.22, Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, Wheatear, 6+ Rock Pipit

South Huish:- CATTLE EGRET ( briefly ), 25+ Teal, Little Stint, 4 Dunlin, 10+ Snipe, Raven, 3 Chiffchaff

River Exe, Exeter:- 10 Common Sandpiper, 2 Kingfisher

Dawlish Warren:- Red Throated Diver, 15 Common Scoter, possible Puffin, Turnstone, 10 Sandwich Tern, 20+ Swallow

Cadover:- 60+ Swallow / House Martin, 30 Redwing, 12+ Chiffchaff

Topsham:- 4  Spoonbill, Avocet, Grey Plover, 29 Bar Tailed Godwit, Black Tailed Godwit, Lapwing, Common Sandpiper, Pintail, Wigeon, Teal, Shoveler

Alphington:- Swallow

Start Point:- Manx Shearwater, 50 Swallow, 40 House Martin, Sand Martin, Grey Wagtail, 20 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, 4 Siskin ( also of interest, Blue Fin Tuna off Point )

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29.9.22, Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY, Grey Plover, Knot, Ringed Plover, Sandwich Tern, Green Woodpecker, 700+ House Martin ( over ), Blackcap

Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, 6 Swallow, 13 House Martin

Topsham:- 19 CATTLE EGRET ( over )

Slapton:- Otter ( Deer Bridge )

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28.9.22, Dawlish Warren:- RING NECK DUCK ( imm., briefly on estuary, later off Topsham ), OSPREY ( Finger Point )

Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter:- 4 Green Sandpiper ( Northbrook Stream )

Topsham:- GARGANEY ( f. / imm. ), 3 Spoonbill, Gadwall, 22 Bar Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper

Blackhill Quarry:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Kingfisher

Berry Head:- Adder

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27.9.22, Topsham:- RED NECKED PHALAROPE ( Bowling Green Marsh, flew off at 07:15 ), GARGANEY, 3 Spoonbill, Common Tern, Marsh Harrier

Ermington:- Green Woodpecker

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Ringed Plover, Wheatear

South Huish:- GARGANEY ( imm. ), 26 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, Swallow, 4 House Martin

River Tavy:- 3 Common Sandpiper

Salcombe Hill:- 6+ Swallow, 12+ House Martin

Sidmouth:- 8 Turnstone, Kingfisher, 2 Grey Wagtail, Otter, 2 Southern Hawker

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26.9.22, Okehampton:- 2 Raven

nr. Modbury:- 2 Swallow

Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker

South Milton Village:- 5 Swallow, 2 Jay

Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Turnstone, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Wheatear

South Huish:- 18+ Teal, 10 Dunlin, 3 Swallow, Raven, 2 Chiffchaff

Topsham:- RED NECKED PHALAROPE ( Bowling Green Marsh ), 3 Spoonbill, 3 Curlew Sandpiper

West Charleton Marsh:- 110 Teal, 3 Grey Plover, 4 Greenshank, 10 Dunlin, 24 Black Tailed Godwit

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25.9.22, Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush

Tamar Estuary:- 2 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- 390 House Martin, Redstart

Mansands:- Kingfisher, Cettis Warbler

Stoke Gabriel Point, River Dart:- OSPREY

West Charleton Marsh:- 3 Grey Plover, Chiffchaff

Topsham:- Redwing ( over )

Powderham Church / Turf:- 15 CATTLE EGRET, Bar Tailed Godwit, 115 Dunlin, 4 Ringed Plover, 3 Sandwich Tern

Templer Way, Teign Estuary:- 2 Little Grebe, Eider ( imm. m. ), 6 Wigeon, 20+ Dunlin, 7 Common Sandpiper, 16 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, Sandwich Tern, 8 Stock Dove, 2 Kingfisher, 15+ Swallow, 4 House Martin, 3 Grey Wagtail, 3 Chiffchaff, Firecrest

Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear, 2 Blackcap, 6 Chiffchaff, 3 Wall Brown

Stoke Point:- 5 Wheatear, Redstart, Tree Pipit, 20+ Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 30+ Chiffchaff, Firecrest, Clouded Yellow, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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24.9.22, Bere Ferrers:- ROLLER ( Community Hall )

Saltram:- 2+ Green Woodpecker, 20+ Ringneck Parakeet, 10 Swallow, Raven, 2 Jay, 5+ Chiffchaff

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Slapton:- Ringed Plover, Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull

Prawle area:- 3 CHOUGH, Hen Harrier, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting

Okehampton:- Raven

Burrator:- Snipe, Green Woodpecker

Blackdown, Mary Tavy:- Swallow

Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth:- Whinchat

River Dart:- OSPREY

Topsham:- GARGANEY, 3 Spoonbill ( juv. ), Pintail, Ruff, Avocet, 7 Knot, 15 Bar Tailed Godwit, Snipe

Hopes Nose:- 19 Balearic Shearwater, Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 50+ Swallow, 7+ Chiffchaff, 15 Common Dolphin

Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- 30+ Swallow, 50+ House Martin, Common Darter

Fox Tor Mire:- 19 Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

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23.9.22, Bere Ferrers:- ROLLER, OSPREY, Kingfisher

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 3 Spoonbill, Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Grey Plover

Saltram:- RED BACKED SHRIKE ( juv., Chelson Meadow )

Two Bridges:- Swallow

Western Whitbarrow:- Snipe, Raven

Redlake:- 4 Raven

Avon Reservoir:- Swallow

Slapton:- Black Tern ( Lower Ley ), 15 Wheatear

Cross Furzes:- 2 Raven, 4 Mistle Thrush

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22.9.22, Dawlish Warren:- Spoonbill

Bere Ferrers:- ROLLER ( nr. community hall )

Maristow / Tavy Estuary:- OSPREY, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, 3 Chiffchaff

Slapton:- Black Tern ( S. end of Lower Ley ), 4 Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Wheatear

South Huish:- 5 Wigeon, 10+ Teal, 14 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Snipe, 3 Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Mediterranean Gull, 6+ Rock Pipit

Ugborough Beacon:- 2 Raven

Wrangaton Golf Course:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow

Paignton:- RED KITE ( over W. )

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY, Dunlin, 8 Sandwich Tern

Colyton:- 3+ Hobby

Seaton Marshes:- Greenshank, Kingfisher, Common Darter

Otterton:- 6 Swallow, 2 Southern Hawker

Bull Point:- LAPLAND BUNTING ( briefly ), 3 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua

Noss Mayo:- 5 House Martin, 2 Large Red Damselfly, Southern Hawker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7 Swallow, 5+ Chiffchaff, Hedgehog

Shaugh Prior:- CLIFDEN NONPAREIL, L-album Wainscot

Beacon Plain, Ugborough Moor:- 3 Fox Moth ( caterpillar )

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21.9.22, Bere Ferrers:- ROLLER

nr. Lydford:- Redstart ( juv. )

River Tavy:- 3 OSPREY, 6 Curlew Sandpiper

River Dart:- 4 OSPREY

South Huish:- CATTLE EGRET, 3 Wigeon, 10+ Teal, Ruff ( f. ), Grey Plover, Curlew Sandpiper, 20+ Dunlin, 10 Ringed Plover, 7 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Swallow, Cettis Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff

Tavistock:- Raven, Grey Wagtail

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Green Sandpiper, 4 Common Sandpiper, 4 Greenshank, Kingfisher

Slapton:- 3 Yellow Leg Gull, Mediterranean Gull, 5 Wheatear

Colyton:- 4 Hobby

Topsham:- 3 Spoonbill, Knot, Dunlin, Snipe

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Sidbury:- CLIFDEN NONPAREIL ( on Ash tree, by day ), 2 Swallow, 5 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, 3 Southern Hawker, Common Darter

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20.9.22, Topsham Recreation Ground:- 2 Spoonbill

Bere Ferrers:- ROLLER, 3 OSPREY, 8 Curlew Sandpiper

West Charleton Marsh:- 3 Little Grebe, 5+ Ringed Plover, 10+ Dunlin, 4 Knot, Ruff, Bar Tailed Godwit, 5+ Black Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, 5 Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting

Powderham:- OSPREY

Dawlish Warren:- WRYNECK ( briefly nr. Visitor Centre ), Cirl Bunting

Exe Estuary:- Common Sandpiper

Bull Point:- 4 Snipe, 500 Swallow, 5 Grey Wagtail

Black Hole Marsh:- 2 Curlew Sandpiper

South Huish:- 30 Teal, Ruff ( f. ), 7 Black Tailed Godwit, 16 Dunlin, 9 Ringed Plover, 18 Snipe, 400+ Swallow, 2,000+ House Martin, 15 Sand Martin, 2 Raven, Cettis Warbler

Battisborough Cross:- 5 Swallow

Beer Head:- 30 Swallow, 5 Wheatear, Common Blue Butterfly, Clouded Yellow

Berry Head:- Painted Lady, 3 Wall Brown, 3 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Noss Mayo:- Common Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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19.9.22, Slapton:- Ringed Plover, Yellow Leg Gull, Wheatear, Reed Bunting

River Tavy:- CATTLE EGRET

Kingsbridge & Estuary:- OSPREY, Greenshank, 8 Dunlin, 3 Chiffchaff

Topsham:- OSPREY, 3 Spoonbill, 6 Avocet, 8 Curlew Sandpiper, 4 Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Snipe, 50+ Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher

South Huish:- Ruff

Thurlestone Marsh:- Water Rail

River Dart:- 3 OSPREY

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Maristow / Tavy Estuary:- 2 OSPREY, 2 Little Grebe, Greenshank, 3 Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove

Exminster Marshes:- Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting

West Charleton Marsh:- OSPREY, 2 Little Grebe, Ruff, 4 Knot, 30 Black Tailed Godwit, 10 Yellow Wagtail

Clennon Lakes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Prawle Point:- 20+ Swallow, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, 3 Cirl Bunting, 6+ Harbour Porpoise, Clouded Yellow

Noss Mayo:- Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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18.9.22, West Charleton Marsh:- 3 Little Grebe, Spotted Redshank, 26 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, Yellow Wagtail ( also of interest, 100+ alba wagtail out from roost )

Slapton:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Marsh Harrier

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Exe Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET, OSPREY, Dunlin, Common Sandpiper, 10 Sandwich Tern, 2 Kingfisher, Wheatear

Wrafton Pond:- Spotted Redshank

Sidmouth:- 290 Swallow, Grey Wagtail, Tree Pipit

Powderham Marshes:- 11 CATTLE EGRET

River Tavy:- CATTLE EGRET, 2 OSPREY

Thurlestone Marsh:- Barn Owl, Tawny Owl

Sidmouth:- Knot, 2 Turnstone, Swallow

Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Large Red Damselfly, Southern Hawker

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Teal, Common Darter

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17.9.22, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl

Yealm Estuary:- OSPREY, Firecrest ( m. )

Beer Head:- Golden Plover

Topsham:- 2 OSPREY, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, Common Tern, 20 Sandwich Tern, Spotted Flycatcher

Powderham:- 2 OSPREY

West Charleton Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, Common Sandpiper, 6 Ringed Plover, Ruff, 70 Dunlin, 8 Knot, 9 Greenshank, Spotted Redshank, 7 Bar Tailed Godwit, 16 Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, Spotted Flycatcher

River Tavy:- 2 OSPREY

East Soar:- WRYNECK ( nr. pond ), Clouded Yellow

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- OSPREY, 2 CATTLE EGRET, 35+ Sandwich Tern

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Large Red Damselfly

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16.9.22, Saltram:- OSPREY

Merrivale Quarry:- House Martin

Beesands:- OSPREY

South Huish:- Shoveler, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Swallow, 5+ Rock Pipit

River Tavy:- 4 OSPREY

Topsham:- 205 Wigeon, 75 Teal, 10 Shoveler, Little Stint, 4 Curlew Sandpiper, 4 Avocet, 11 Knot, 20 Bar Tailed Godwit, 160+ Dunlin, 22 Lapwing, 25+ Greenshank, Whimbrel, Common Tern, 35+ Sandwich Tern

East Soar:- Spotted Flycatcher

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull

Great Staple Tor / Rose Tor:- 17 Raven, Hare

Dawlish Warren:- Cirl Bunting, Common Darter

Prawle Point:- 3 CHOUGH, Greenshank, Wheatear, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, Pied Flycatcher, Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady, Comma

Berry Head:- Painted Lady, Wall Brown

Paignton:- Sombre Brocade

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15.9.22, Slapton:- 3 CATTLE EGRET, 4+ Water Rail, 5 Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 2 Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 60+ Swallow, 3 Raven, Yellow Wagtail, 12+ Cettis Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, 2 Sedge Warbler

Exe Estuary:- 4 Sandwich Tern, Wheatear

Topsham:- OSPREY, Little Stint, Ruff, Common Sandpiper, 4 Avocet, Turnstone, 13 Greenshank, 21 Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, 20+ Knot, Snipe, Common Tern, 30+ Sandwich Tern, 50+ Sand Martin

Aveton Gifford:- RED KITE, Kingfisher

Wembury:- Turnstone, Whimbrel, 4 Dunlin, Bar Tailed Godwit, 31 Mediterranean Gull, 4 Wheatear, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler

Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY, 50+ CATTLE EGRET, Little Stint, 2 Green Woodpecker, Cirl Bunting

Crownhill Down:- Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Spotted Flycatcher

Cadover:- 3 Snipe, Tree Pipit

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, STRIPED HAWKMOTH, Hedgehog

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14.9.22, Dawlish Warren:- 2 OSPREY, Little Stint, 4 Green Sandpiper, Short Eared Owl

Axe Estuary:- GLOSSY IBIS ( flew towards Colyford Common )

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- OSPREY, HONEY BUZZARD ( over, 17:55 ), Bar Tailed Godwit, 8 Whinchat

Seaton Wetlands:- Little Stint, 2 Knot

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 2 Ruff, Curlew Sandpiper, Raven

Maristow / Tavy Estuary:- 2 OSPREY, Little Grebe, 3 Common Sandpiper, 6 House Martin, 15 Raven

Brixham:- 250+ Swallow

Exe Estuary:- 2 OSPREY

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 40+ Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff

South Huish:- 34 Teal, Shoveler ( m. ), Dunlin, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 12 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 20 Sand Martin, 5+ Wheatear, 4 Whinchat, Cettis Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff

Bull Point:- Common Scoter, Whimbrel, 11 Sandwich Tern, 173 Swallow, Reed Bunting

West Charleton Marsh:- 20 Ringed Plover, 3 Greenshank, Spotted Redshank, 50 Dunlin, 8 Knot, Bar Tailed Godwit, 16 Black Tailed Godwit

Slapton:- 2 CATTLE EGRET ( Strete Gate ), 5,000+ Swallow ( over N. ), 10 Wheatear, 3 Whinchat, 6 Blackcap, 2 Garden Warbler, Reed Warbler, 30+ Chiffchaff / Willow Warbler, 4 Spotted Flycatcher, 4 Clouded Yellow, 100+ Migrant Hawker

Plympton:- Convolvulous Hawkmoth

Wembury:- Whimbrel, 32 Mediterranean Gull, 4 Sand Martin, Garden Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 14+ Wheatear, 2 Convolvulous Hawkmoth, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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13.9.22, Noss Mayo:- 20 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff

Powderham:- 2 OSPREY, GREAT WHITE EGRET, Marsh Harrier, Wheatear

Topsham:- OSPREY

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

River Dart:- OSPREY

Topsham:- Curlew Sandpiper, Ruff, Whimbrel, 20+ Knot, 20+ Bar Tailed Godwit, 2 Snipe, Otter

Berry Head:- Clouded Yellow ( helice form ), Painted Lady, 1+ Common Blue, 4+ Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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12.9.22, Churchstow:- 6+ House Martin

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- OSPREY

West Charleton Marsh:- Little Grebe, Spotted Redshank, 4 Greenshank, 20 Dunlin, Curlew Sandpiper, Bar Tailed Godwit, 10 Black Tailed Godwit

Axe Estuary:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Soar area:- 4 Wheatear, Whinchat, Clouded Yellow

Noss Mayo:- 20 House Martin, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Berry Head:- Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady, Wall Brown, 15+ Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Paignton:- Convolvulous Hawkmoth

Plympton:- Vestal, Small Bloodvein, Small Dusty Wave

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11.9.22, Bere Ferrers:- ROLLER ( beyond allotments, viewed from nr. Social Club )

Exe Estuary:- 2+ OSPREY, 20+ CATTLE EGRET, Wheatear

Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 22+ CATTLE EGRET, Wood Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 3 Common Sandpiper, Ruff, Water Rail, 2 Marsh Harrier, Ruff, Whinchat

Crownhill Down:- Wheatear, Whinchat

Torquay:- HOOPOE ( in allotments between Quinta Rd. & Windsor Rd., view only from allotments gates or road )

Topsham:- 25+ Curlew Sandpiper, 27 Knot, 20+ Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher

Topsham Recreation Ground:- 12 Curlew Sandpiper, 62 Dunlin, Clouded Yellow

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- OSPREY, 3 CATTLE EGRET, Bar Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, Dunlin, 10 Greenshank, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove

Taw Estuary:- OSPREY, Wigeon, Bar Tailed Godwit, Black Tailed Godwit, Knot, Ruff, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, Marsh Harrier, Dipper

Brixham Breakwater:- 2 Purple Sandpiper

South Huish:- 3 Wigeon, Shoveler ( juv. ), 20 Teal, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Sand Martin, 2 Raven, 5 Wheatear, 3 Whinchat

Sidmouth Seafront:- Little Gull ( 2 w. ), Common Tern, Sandwich Tern

Haytor:- Tawny Owl

Moretonhampstead:- 12 House Martin

Prawle Point:- 3 CHOUGH ( Gammon Head ), WRYNECK, 12 Clouded Yellow

Axe Estuary:- OSPREY, Migrant Hawker

Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Painted Lady, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 6+ Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff, Vestal

Marldon:- Clouded Yellow

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- 3 Migrant Hawker, Emperor Dragonfly, Common Darter

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10.9.22, Bere Ferrers:- ROLLER ( beyond allotments, viewed from nr. Social Club, also seen on wires 1/2 mile before village )

Crownhill Down:- 2 Pintail, Green Sandpiper, 2 Ringed Plover, Hobby, Wheatear, Tree Pipit

Axe Estuary:- OSPREY, 3 Shoveler, Yellow Wagtail

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 10 Bar Tailed Godwit, Black Tailed Godwit, 13 Greenshank, 6 Common Sandpiper, Dipper

Torquay:- HOOPOE ( in allotments between Quinta Rd. & Windsor Rd., view only from allotments gates ), Wheatear

Exe Estuary, Powderham:- Curlew Sandpiper ( juv. ), Mediterranean Gull ( juv. )

Tavy Estuary:- 2 OSPREY, 3 Little Stint, 5 Ringed Plover, 7 Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit

The Warren, Newton Ferrers:- Wheatear

West Charleton Marsh:- Ringed Plover, 4 Greenshank, Spotted Redshank, 2 Green Sandpiper, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, 25 Dunlin, 5 Knot, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 12 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Water Rail, Kingfisher

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- Little Stint ( juv. ), Dunlin, Ringed Plover, 5 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Whinchat

Paignton:- Wheatear, Wall Brown

Hembury Woods:- 3 Marsh Tit, 3+ Small Copper

Headland Warren:- 12 Red Deer

Noss Mayo:- Southern Hawker, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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9.9.22, Colyford Common:- PECTORAL SANDPIPER, 6 Green Sandpiper2 Whinchat

Exminster Marshes:- 15+ CATTLE EGRET

Topsham:- OSPREY, 17 Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Ruff

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- OSPREY

South Huish:- Little Grebe, 55 Teal, Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Dunlin, 4 Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Bar Tailed Godwit ( over ), 2 Swallow, 10 Sand Martin, Wheatear, Whinchat, 5 Yellow Wagtail

Exton:- Whinchat

River Axe:- 1+ OSPREY

Dawlish Warren:- 20+ Sanderling, Ringed Plover, Cirl Bunting

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 Spotted Redshank

Brixham Breakwater:- Wheatear

Start Point:- Wheatear, Adder, Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady

Berry Head:- Clouded Yellow

Noss Mayo:- 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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8.9.22, Berry Head:- 92 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Manx Shearwater, 6 Common Scoter, 27 Arctic Skua, 2 Pomarine Skua, 30+ Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, 12 Common Tern

Burrator:- 12 House Martin, 6 Goldcrest

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- OSPREY

Bridestowe:- Swallow

Beer Head:- 3 Whinchat

Black Hole Marsh:- Knot, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper

South Huish:- GARGANEY ( juv. ), Black Tern ( juv. ), Little Grebe, 45+ Teal, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, 9 Dunlin, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Green Sandpiper, 20 Snipe, Swallow, 3 House Martin, 80+ Sand Martin, Wheatear, 3+ Yellow Wagtail

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7.9.22, Fremington:- OSPREY, GLOSSY IBIS

Exminster Marshes:- HONEY BUZZARD ( over ), Marsh Harrier

Topsham:- 2 Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull

South Huish:- Black Tern ( juv. ), 2 Little Grebe, Shoveler, 40 Teal, 2 Curlew Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Black Tailed Godwit, 14 Snipe, Wheatear, 4 Whinchat, Whitethroat

Noss Mayo:- 20 House Martin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Plympton:- Convolvulous Hawkmoth

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6.9.22, South Huish:- CATTLE EGRET, Black Tern ( juv. ), 2 Little Grebe, 20+ Teal, Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 10+ Snipe, 20+ Swallow, 7 House Martin, 80+ Sand Martin, 4 Raven, 5+ Wheatear, Whinchat, 20+ Yellow Wagtail, 3+ Chiffchaff

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Dunlin, 4 Mediterranean Gull

Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, 6 Ringed Plover

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Axe Estuary:- 18 Common Tern,. 70 Yellow Wagtail

Exminster Marshes:- 13 Cattle Egret, 2 Marsh Harrier

Topsham:- Spoonbill, 11+ Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, 20 Greenshank, 20+ Knot, Whimbrel, 4 Bar Tailed Godwit, Mediterranean Gull

Bull Point:- Cuckoo ( juv. ), Whinchat, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

Venford Reservoir:- 2 Little Grebe, Mandarin

Berry Head:- 41 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 15 Sandwich Tern, Common Dolphin

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 20 House Martin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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5.9.22, Topsham:- OSPREY ( over Exe Estuary ), Spoonbill, 15 Curlew Sandpiper ( Goosemoor ), 25 Knot, 28 Greenshank, Spotted Redshank, Green Sandpiper, Ruff, 2 Common Sandpiper, 5 Bar Tailed Godwit, Snipe, Marsh Harrier

Okehampton:- 2 Tawny Owl, Raven

Axmouth:- 11 CATTLE EGRET

South Huish:- Black Tern ( juv. ), 2 Little Grebe, 2 Shoveler, 40+ Teal, Tufted Duck ( f. ), 4 Green Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, 12+ Snipe, Common Sandpiper, Water Rail, 15+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, 125+ Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, 3 Whinchat, White Wagtail, 2 Yellow Wagtail

South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Teal, Greenshank, 6 Dunlin, 8 Ringed Plover, 25 Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Redstart ( m. )

Topsham Recreation Ground:- Arctic Tern

Noss Mayo:- 20 House Martin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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4.9.22, Okehampton:- 20 House Martin, 2 Raven

Exe Estuary / Exminster Marshes:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, 40+ CATTLE EGRET, OSPREY, 7 Ruff, 2 Knot, 2 Greenshank

Noss Mayo:- 20 House Martin

Berry Head:- 230 Balearic Shearwater, 20 Manx Shearwater, 8 Sooty Shearwater, 4 Great Shearwater, 2 Storm Petrel, 2 Common Scoter, Puffin, 2 Great Skua, Pomarine Skua, 60 Arctic Skua, 200 Mediterranean Gull, 30 Sandwich Tern, 20 Common Tern, 15+ Common Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise

West Charleton Marsh:- Little Grebe, 3 Gadwall, 3 Curlew Sandpiper, 13 Black Tailed Godwit, 30 Dunlin, Little Stint,6 Knot, 6 Greenshank, Spotted Redshank, Water Rail, Kingfisher, Reed Bunting

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- OSPREY

Topsham:- Ruff, Snipe

Crownhill Down:- Little Stint, 12 Ringed Plover, 15 Dunlin, Whinchat

Hopes Nose:- 90 Balearic Shearwater, 6 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, 9 Dunlin, 2 Great Skua, 7 Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 4 Sandwich Tern

Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl

South Milton Ley:- Stock Dove, 25 Swallow, 15 House Martin, Jay, Blackcap, Chiffchaff

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3.9.22, Topsham:- Spoonbill, Curlew Sandpiper, Knot, Mediterranean Gull, Kingfisher, Yellow Wagtail

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( off Exton Station, also seen from Topsham )

Okehampton:- Raven

Starehole Valley, Soar:- WRYNECK, 3 Whinchat

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- OSPREY, Curlew Sandpiper

Seaton Marshes:- Little Stint

Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY, Grasshopper Warbler

Slapton:- Knot, Dunlin, Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 100 Mediterranean Gull, Marsh Harrier

Black Hole Marsh:- Knot

West Charleton Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, Spotted Redshank, Curlew Sandpiper, 18 Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, 12 Ringed Plover, 30 Dunlin, Little Stint, 7 Knot, 4 Greenshank, 6 Snipe, Kingfisher, 10+ Yellow Wagtail

Hopes Nose:- 35 Balearic Shearwater, Manx Shearwater, Turnstone, 5 Arctic Skua, 5 Common Dolphin

Bull Point:- 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 28 Swallow, 2 Whinchat, Tree Pipit, Grey Wagtail, 5 Whitethroat, 5 Willow Warbler, Harbour Porpoise, Roe Deer

Flow Point, Teign Estuary:- Eider, 5 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 2 Sandwich Tern, Roe Deer

Noss Mayo:- 20+ House Martin, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Hedgehog, Vestal, Pearly Underwing, Delicate

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2.9.22, Axe Estuary:- 2 GARGANEY, 5 Wigeon

Crownhill Down:- 41 Teal, Little Stint, 12 Ringed Plover, 5 Dunlin, 2 Green Sandpiper, Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. ), 2 Green Woodpecker, Wheatear, Tree Pipit, Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Black Hole Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, Knot

Topsham:- 2 Curlew Sandpiper ( juv. ), Ruff, Snipe, Whimbrel, 2 Common Sandpiper

Beesands:- 5 Pintail, 3 Wigeon, 2 Teal, 8 Shoveler

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 33+ CATTLE EGRET, 50+ Teal, 2 Green Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, 5 Knot, 5 Ruff, Greenshank, Mediterranean Gull, Arctic Tern ( off Turf ), Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher, Yellow Wagtail

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- 6+ Yellow Wagtail

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( off Exton ), 13 Sandwich Tern

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Otter Estuary:- Goosander, Wigeon, Curlew Sandpiper, Swift

South Huish:- Black Tailed Godwit

Aveton Gifford:- Green Sandpiper

Burrator:- 9 Goosander, Raven

West Charleton Marsh:- 18 Wigeon, 18 Teal, Spotted Redshank, 4 Greenshank, 20 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Knot, 30 Dunlin, 30 Ringed Plover, Water Rail, 10 Yellow Wagtail, Roe Deer

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1.9.22, East Soar:- 2 Ringed Plover, 5 Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, Raven, 8+ Wheatear, 2 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Whitethroat, Cirl Bunting, 3 Roe Deer

Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( 09:00 ), OSPREY ( off Goatwalk ), 8 Pintail, Spotted Redshank, Curlew Sandpiper, 3 Ruff, 4 Knot, Bar Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, Snipe, Mediterranean Gull

Northam Burrows:- 3 GREAT WHITE EGRET

Exminster Marshes:- 30+ CATTLE EGRET

Bull Point:- 2 Balearic Shearwater, Arctic Skua, Swallow, Wheatear, Whinchat, Grey Wagtail

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 4 Mandarin, 2 Common Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, 8 Greenshank, 2 Kingfisher, 11 Ringneck Parakeet, 3 Stock Dove

Prawle Point:- 3 CHOUGH

Nr. Stoke Beach Caravan Park:- 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Black Hole Marsh:- Hobby, Mediterranean Gull

Axe Estuary:- 2 GARGANEY, Knot

Soussons area:- 20+ Swallow, Raven, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 10+ Chiffchaff, 1+ Willow Warbler, 2 Goldcrest, 2+ Spotted Flycatcher,  Pied Flycatcher ( f. ), 4+ Crossbill

Plymouth Hoe:- 3 Sandwich Tern, 4 Swallow

West Charleton Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, 9 Wigeon, Spotted Redshank, 11 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Greenshank, 40 Ringed Plover, 20 Dunlin, 3 Knot, 25 Sand Martin, 10 Yellow Wagtail

Hopes Nose:- 11 Balearic Shearwater, Great Skua, 2 Arctic Skua

Otter Estuary:- 3 Curlew Sandpiper

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, 25 House Martin, Slow Worm, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Ilsington:- 2 Hedgehog

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31.8.22, Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY, Short Eared Owl

Cockwood:- WHITE STORK

East Soar:- DOTTEREL ( in field N. of car park )

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY

Exminster Marshes:- 9 CATTLE EGRET

Yealm Estuary:- OSPREY ( from Steer Point Rd. ), Stock Dove, 8+ Swallow, 5+ House Martin

Saltram / Plym Estuary:- OSPREY

Brixham Harbour:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Wheatear

Aveton Gifford:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 4 Greenshank, Grasshopper Warbler

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Merrivale:- 20 Swallow

Topsham:- Spoonbill ( juv. ), 180 Teal, 12 Pintail, 7 Shoveler, Tufted Duck, 4 Ruff, Common Sandpiper, 5 Knot, 25 Dunlin, Curlew Sandpiper, 10 Greenshank

Brent Tor:- Stoat

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30.8.22, Saltram / Plym Estuary:- OSPREY ( over Blaxton Meadow ), 4 Greenshank, Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull, 73 Ringneck Parakeet, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, 20+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 2+ Jay, 2 Yellow Wagtail ( nr. car park )

Crownhill Down:- 2 Dunlin, Wheatear, Tree Pipit

Topsham:- Spoonbill, 2 Knot, Avocet, Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull

Soar:- OSPREY ( over ), Spotted Flycatcher

Widford Down:- 2 Snipe, 2 Grey Wagtail

Teign Estuary:- Eider ( E. of Flow Point )

Orcombe Point, Exmouth:- 12 Yellow Wagtail

Prawle area:- 3 CHOUGH ( Gammon Head ), 8+ Cirl Bunting

Hopes Nose:- 43 Balearic Shearwater, Great Skua, Arctic Skua, 3 Sandwich Tern, 8+ Common Dolphin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Hedgehog

Paignton:- Portland Ribbon Wave

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29.8.22, Topsham:- Spoonbill

Beer Head:- 20+ Sand Martin, 8 Wheatear, 12 Yellow Wagtail

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull

Exmouth / Orcombe Point:- 2 Wheatear, 20+ Yellow Wagtail

Dawlish Warren:- OSPREY, Balearic Shearwater, Wheatear, Clouded Yellow

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY, Whimbrel, Knot, 4 Sandwich Tern

Brixham Harbour:- Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. )

Prawle area:- 3 CHOUGH ( Gammon Head ), Swallow, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher ( Pigs Nose Valley ), Wall Brown, Small Copper

Torquay:- HOOPOE ( Windsor Rd. )

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- OSPREY

Crownhill Down:- 30+ Swallow, 9 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 2 Fallow Deer

St. Marychurch:- 2 Green Woodpecker

Fremington Quay:- Whinchat

Soar:- 2 Spotted Flycatcher, Migrant Hawker

West Charleton Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, OSPREY ( 16:00, over towards Kingsbridge ), Whinchat, Southern Hawker

Okehampton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Dawlish Warren:- Clouded Yellow

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28.8.22, Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull, 3+ Rock Pipit

South Huish:- CATTLE EGRET, Green Sandpiper ( over ), 2 Ringed Plover ( over ), Dunlin ( over ), 80+ Swallow / House Martin, Raven, 2 Wheatear, 4+ Yellow Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff

Slapton:- CASPIAN GULL ( briefly on beach nr. Memorial car park then flew towards Torcross ), Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Leg Gull

Orcombe Point / Maer Valley, Exmouth:- Wheatear, 30+ Yellow Wagtail, Blackcap, Whitethroat

Topsham:- GARGANEY ( f., / imm. ), Spoonbill, Pintail, Ruff ( m. ), 3 Curlew Sandpiper ( juv. ), 3 Knot, 5 Common Sandpiper

Dawlish Warren:- Curlew Sandpiper ( juv., until 08:00 ), 7 Sanderling, Little Gull ( 1 w. ), 3 Mediterranean Gull, 4 Common Tern, Swift, 150 Swallow, 3 Wheatear

Powderham:- Yellow Wagtail

Berry Head:- 5 Wheatear

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Stint, Little Ringed Plover

Prawle area:- 3 CHOUGH

Bull Point:- 5 Balearic Shearwater, 200 Manx Shearwater, 3 Common Scotere, Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), Swallow, 27 House Martin

South Milton Village:- Roe Deer

Woodford, Plympton:- Convolvulus Hawkmoth

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27.8.22, Axe Cliff:- Barn Owl, Snipe, 68 Yellow Wagtail, 8 Tree Pipit, 2 Redstart, Whinchat, Wheatear, 8 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher

Black Hole Marsh:- Little Stint ( juv. ), Green Sandpiper, Greenshank

Topsham:- GARGANEY, Spoonbill, 25 Wigeon, 160 Teal, 7 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, Pintail, 23 Greenshank, Ruff, 6 Knot, 2 Whimbrel, 3 Bar Tailed Godwit, 500+ Black Tailed Godwit, 160 Dunlin, 4 Common Sandpiper, 10 Ringed Plover, 2 Snipe, Water Rail, 4 Sandwich Tern, 7 Stock Dove, 2 Yellow Wagtail ( over ), Wheatear, 2 Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting

Beer Head:- Redstart, Whinchat, 10 Wheatear, 3 Tree Pipit, Yellow Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Pied Flycatcher

Crownhill Down:- 2 Shoveler, 5 Wheatear, 3 Tree Pipit, 2 Yellow Wagtail ( over ), Whitethroat, Spotted Flycatcher

Exminster Marshes:- 20+ CATTLE EGRET, 2  Hobby, 16 Sandwich Tern ( Turf )

Start Point:- Yellow Wagtail

Bellever:- OSPREY, Tawny Owl, Jay, Goldcrest, Firecrest, Crossbill

Clearbrook:- Redstart, Willow Warbler

East Soar:- House Martin, 2 Whinchat, Sedge Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Bull Point:- 11 Swallow, 38 House Martin, 5 Tree Pipit, 3 Grey Wagtail, 9 Whitethroat, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Prawle area:- 3 CHOUGH

River Sid:- Kingfisher, Swallow, Grey Wagtail, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

West Charleton Marsh:- 4 Teal, 2+ Greenshank, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 20 Swallow, 1+ Spotted Flycatcher, Painted Lady

Hopes Nose:- Arctic Skua, 2 Sandwich Tern, Wheatear, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 3 Clouded Yellow, 2 Painted Lady, Grey Seal, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Slapton:- Sandwich Tern, Grey Seal, Painted Lady

Prawle:- 3 CHOUGH, Roe Deer, Hare, Fox

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26.8.22, Start Point:- 3 Tree Pipit, 4 Yellow Wagtail, Grasshopper Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Torquay:- 2 Swift, 2 House Martin

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 10+ Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff, 5+ Goldcrest

Mansands:- Garden Warbler, Blackcap

Slapton:- 5+ Common Sandpiper

Okehampton:- Raven

River Otter:- Dipper

Prawle area:- 3 CHOUGH

Plym Estuary:- OSPREY, Swift, 2 Whinchat, Sedge Warbler, 4 Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher

Beeson:- Hobby

Exminster Marshes / Turf:- 17 CATTLE EGRET, OSPREY

Topsham:- Spoonbill, Garganey, Ruff, 3 Knot, 17 Avocet, 330 Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, Whimbrel

West Charleton Marsh:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, 2 Wigeon, Hobby, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank, 13 Ringed Plover, 23 Dunlin, 2 Clouded Yellow

Crownhill Down:- 15+ Swallow, 4 Fallow Deer, Clouded Yellow, 2 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Southern Hawker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger Moth

River Exe:- Ringed Plover, Painted Lady

Willsworthy:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 2 Painted Lady

Paignton:- Clifden Nonpareil

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25.8.22, Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS

Okehampton:- Raven

Topsham:- OSPREY

Bull Point:- 31 Raven

Prawle area:- 3 CHOUGH, 3 Redstart, Whinchat, Willow Warbler, 7 Spotted Flycatcher, 4 Pied Flycatcher

East Soar:- Sand Martin, 16 Wheatear, Whinchat, 2 White Wagtail, Garden Warbler, 8 Blackcap, 29 Whitethroat, 12 Chiffchaff, 53 Willow Warbler, 10 Spotted Flycatcher, 14 Pied Flycatcher

Hopes Nose:- Raven, Wheatear, Rock Pipit

Beer Head:- 18 Yellow Wagtail, Redstart ( m. ), 11 Wheatear, 3 Whinchat

Berry Head:- 2 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, Willow Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher

Stoke Point:- Yellow Wagtail, 5 Willow Warbler, 3 Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Slapton:- Spotted Redshank, 35+ Mediterranean Gull, Yellow Leg Gull ( ad. ), 4 Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail, Willow Warbler, Migrant Hawker

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24.8.22, Prawle area:- 3 CHOUGH, 117 Balearic Shearwater, 8 Manx Shearwater, 8 Common Scoter, 5 Mediterranean Gull, 2 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Whinchat, Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Pied Flycatcher, Cirl Bunting, Migrant Hawker, Clouded Yellow, Small Copper

Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( off Turf )

Beesands:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Water Rail, Hobby

Black Hole Marsh:- 18 Teal, 3 Lapwing, 5 Snipe, 3 Greenshank, 10 Ringed Plover, 43 Dunlin, 2 Common Sandpiper, 5 Green Sandpiper

Hopes Nose:- 7 Balearic Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, Manx Shearwater, Whimbrel, 5 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Swallow, Grey Seal, 6 Common Dolphin, 3 Painted Lady, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Berry Head:- Balearic Shearwater, 2 Manx Shearwater, Arctic Skua, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Slapton:- Grey Seal

Noss Mayo:- Humingbird Hawkmoth

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23.8.22, Slapton:- 7 Balearic Shearwater, Pochard, Whimbrel, 2 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, Wheatear

South Brent:- 3 Swallow

Cadover:- 10+ Swallow, Chiffchaff, 3+ Redpoll

Sticklepath:- 3 Swallow

Beesands:- GREAT WHITE EGRET, Common Sandpiper, Hobby, 2 Kingfisher, Reed Warbler

Trenchford Reservoir:- 12 Swallow

Widecombe:- 5 House Martin

Crownhill Down area:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher ( Hooksbury Pool ), 2 Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, 12 Willow Warbler, 4+ Spotted Flycatcher

Topsham:- Ruff, Mediterranean Gull

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- CATTLE EGRET, 6 Teal, 3 Greenshank, 8 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Dunlin, 3 Ringed Plover

Exmouth:- CASPIAN GULL ( juv., off Mudbank Lane )

Lopwell / Maristow:- Little Grebe, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, 6 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 4 Raven

Berry Head:- 3 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Painted Lady, 7 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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22.8.22, Beesands:- GREAT WHITE EGRET

Prawle area:- 3 CHOUGH ( Gammon Head ), 15 Yellow Wagtail

Exe Estuary, Powderham:- Sandwich Tern

Teign Estuary:- Eider, 8 Dunlin, 7 Ringed Plover, 8 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher

Tiverton:- Kingfisher

Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY

South Huish:- 15 Swallow, 15 House Martin, Sand Martin, Wheatear

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow

Tavistock:- Dipper

Hopes Nose:- 18 Balearic Shearwater, 13 Mediterranean Gull, 5 Common Dolphin

Okehampton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

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21.8.22, Prawle area:- 3 CHOUGH ( Gammon Head ), WOODCHAT SHRIKE ( behind Moorwell Pond until 15:30 only ), WRYNECK ( around bunkers ), 9 Balearic Shearwater, Sooty Shearwaterr, 3 Common Scoter

Dawlish:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. )

West Charleton Marsh / Bay:- CATTLE EGRET, Spotted Redshank, 4 Greenshank, 2 Green Sandpiper, 11 Black Tailed Godwit, 20 Dunlin, 10 Ringed Plover, Migrant Hawker

Topsham:- Ruff, 25+ Greenshank

Dawlish Warren:- 7 Common Scoter, Sanderling, Bar Tailed Godwit, Chiffchaff

Orcombe Point:- 5 Yellow Wagtail

Bull Point:- Balearic Shearwater, 215 Manx Shearwater, 4 Sandwich Tern

Crownhill Down:- 4+ Spotted Flycatcher

Budleigh Salterton:- presumed escape / feral Snow Goose ( with Canada Goose flock, nr. cricket pitch )

Hopes Nose:- 79 Balearic Shearwater, 15 Manx Shearwater, 3 Common Scoter, 2 Whimbrel, 11 Mediterranean Gull, Harbour Porpoise, 4 Common Dolphin, 5 Bottlenose Dolphin, 6 Hummingbird Hawkmoth

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 5+ Swallow, Vestal

Berry Head:- 10+ Common Dolphin, 2 Painted Lady, 3 Wall Brown, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Exmouth:- Clifden Nonpareil, 3 Brimstone Moth, Marbled Green, 4 Portland Ribbon Wave, Flame Shoulder, Jersey Tiger Moth, Vines Rustic, Willow Beauty, Angle Shades, 22 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Orange Swift, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Heart & Dart, Uncertain, Spectacle, September Thorn

Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Chelston, Torquay:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Aylesbeare Common:- Clouded Yellow

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20.8.22, Prawle Point:- 3 CHOUGH, 6 Balearic Shearwater, 4 Yellow Wagtail

Plym Estuary:- Barnacle Goose, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Common Sandpiper, 6 Dunlin, 7 Greenshank, Ring Neck Parakeet, Kingfisher, 2 Stock Dove, Swift, Swallow, 2 Spotted Flycatcher

Teign Estuary:- Eider ( juv. m., off Flow Point )

West Charleton Marsh:- OSPREY ( distant on estuary, from hide ), CATTLE EGRET, 50 Dunlin, 50 Ringed Plover, 3 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher, 3 Jay, 5 Cirl Bunting

Beer Head area:- 2 Yellow Wagtail, Whinchat, 3+ Spotted Flycatcher, Pied Flycatcher

Paignton:- Black Redstart

Slapton:- Water Rail, 2 Ringed Plover, Swift, 20+ Sand Martin, 12 Painted Lady, 20 Clouded Yellow

Berry Head:- Stoat ( in quarry )

Clennon Lakes:- Small Red Eyed Damselfly, 3 Emperor Dragonfly, 2 Common Darter, Southern Hawker

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19.8.22, Start Point:- Spotted Redshank ( over ), Snipe ( over ), 2 Tree Pipit, 10 Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher

Okehampton:- 2 Raven

Modbury:- 2+ House Martin

West Charleton Marsh:- OSPREY ( distant, from hide ), Spotted Redshank, Knot, 3 Ringed Plover, 6 Black Tailed Godwit, 5 Greenshank, Dunlin, Spotted Flycatcher

Scott's Bridge, Torquay:- Tawny Owl

Topsham:- 3 Gadwall, Ruff, Spotted Redshank, Knot, 16 Greenshank

Mansands:- Bar Tailed Godwit, Swallow, House Martrin, Sand Martin, Whitethroat, SedgeWarbler, Willow Warbler

Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern

Gidleigh:- 2 Swallow

Moorshop, Tavistock:- 2 House Martin

East Prawle / Prawle Point:- WRYNECK ( briefly in tree below car park ), 3 CHOUGH ( between Point & Gammon Head ), 6 Mediterranean Gull, Hobby, Yellow Wagtail, Garden Warbler, 3 Clouded Yellow

Fernworthy:- 2 Swaloow, High Brown Fritillary

Newton Abbot:- Jersey Tiger Moth

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18.8.22, Beer:- 2 CATTLE EGRET ( opp. Park Rd. )

Endsleigh:- 10 House Martin, 2 Raven, Grey Wagtail

Plym Estuary / Saltram:- OSPREY, 4 Ringed Plover, 3 Tree Pipit, 3 Whinchat

Slapton:- SPOTTED CRAKE ( Graveyard Pool, nr. Bridge ), 2 Sanderling, Migrant Hawker

Soar:- Mediterranean Gull, Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, 2 Wheatear, 10 Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, 8 Willow Warbler, Clouded Yellow

Topsham:- 2 Shoveler, 9 Teal, Ruff, 2 Common Sandpiper, 3 Ringed Plover, 20 Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, 380 Black Tailed Godwit, 11 Lapwing, 4 Whimbrel, 70 Dunlin, 30 House Martin, Reed Warbler

Exeter Old Sludge Beds:- 2 Clouded Yellow

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17.8.22, nr. Tiverton:- RED KITE

Wembury Point:- 26 Mediterranean Gull

West Charleton Marsh:- OSPREY ( on estuary from hide )

Endsleigh:- 5 Swallow, 12 House Martin, Painted Lady, 3 Comma, Silver Washed Fritillary

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 3+ Common Lizard

Clennon Lakes, Paignton:- Clouded Yellow

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16.8.22, Okehampton:- Raven

West Charleton Marsh:- OSPREY ( on estuary from hide ), 40+ Black Tailed Godwit, 50+ Dunlin, 50+ Ringed Plover, 6 Whimbrel, 6 Greenshank, Hobby, Kingfisher, 200 Swallow

Axe Estuary:- CATTLE EGRET, Litle Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, 43 Ringed Plover, 39 Dunlin, Common Sandpiper

Crownhill Down:- 16 Dunlin, 18+ Ringed Plover, Green Woodpecker, Swift, 3 Spotted Flycatcher, Reed Bunting

The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 4 Swallow

Slapton:- SPOTTED CRAKE ( Graveyard Pool, nr. Bridge ), 12 Ringed Plover, 3 Dunlin, 2+ Sandwich Tern, 2+ Common Tern, Kingfisher, Migrant Hawker

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15.8.22, Cadover / Crownhill Down:- Golden Plover, 5 Common Sandpiper, 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Green Woodpecker, 20+ Swallow, 4 Sand Martin, 3 Raven, 8+ Wheatear, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 6 Spotted Flycatcher

Exminster Marshes:- 1+ Wood Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpiper

South Milton Ley:- Redstart, Whitethroat, 3 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 6 Sedge Warbler, 10 Reed Warbler, 8 Chiffchaff, 6 Willow Warbler ( all  trapped & ringed )

Soar:- 6 Wheatear, 7 Tree Pipit, 8 Whitethroat, 5 Willow Warbler

Plym Estuary:- OSPREY, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Tree Pipit, 5 Whinchat, Sedge Warbler

Ashton:- Dipper

Aveton Gifford:- Spotted Flycatcher

West Charleton Marsh:- 5 Teal, Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank, 50 Dunlin, Grey Plover, 14 Black Tailed Godwit, Marsh Harrier, 5,000+ Swallow, Sand Martin

Axe Estuary / Colyford Marsh:- CATTLE EGRET, Greenshank, Bar Tailed Godwit, Kingfisher

Sidbury:- 2 House Martin, 2 Siskin, 3 Southern Hawker, Jersey Tiger Moth

Noss Mayo:- Willow Warbler, Common Blue Butterfly, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger

Paignton:- 2 Clouded Yellow

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14.8.22, Exminster Marshes:- 14 CATTLE EGRET, Wood Sandpiper

Okehampton:- Raven

Bridestowe:- 3 Swallow

Plym Estuary:- Yellow Leg Gull, Tree Pipit, 2 Whinchat

Long Timber Woods, Ivybridge:- 2 Grey Wagtail

Harford:- 7 Swallow

Taw Estuary:- Wood Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit, Greenshank, Turnstone, Sedge Warbler

Mary Tavy:- 2 Swallow

Crownhill Down:- Mandarin ( Hooksbury Pool ), 2 Green Sandpiper, 9 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, Redstart, Whitethroat, 3+ Spotted Flycatcher

Plymstock:- Swift

Topsham:- Whimbrel, Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, Dunlin, Lapwing, Ruff, Knot, Mediterranean Gull

Dousland:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Soar:- Greenshank, Swift, 6 Wheatear, Whinchat, Red Veined Darter, Clouded Yellow

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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

Trowlesworthy Farm, nr. Cadover:- Swallow, Sand Martin, 10+ Wheatear, Redstart ( juv. )

Topsham:- Ruff, Green Sandpiper, 7 Whimbrel, Knot, 2 Bar Tailed Godwit, 300 Black Tailed Godwit, 70 Dunlin, 2 Snipe

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

Passage House Inn, Teign Estuary:- 18 Common Sandpiper, 12 Greenshank, Dunlin, Stock Dove, Reed Warbler

Soar:- Wheatear, Whinchat, Chiffchaff, Emperor Dragonfly, Common Darter

Bellever:- Nightjar

Postbridge:- 3 Swallow, Raven

Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Hummingbird Hawkmoth

Headland Warren:- 4 Red Deer

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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