CURRENT SIGHTINGS
We include sightings from the whole of Devon as well as other wildlife besides birds. For now the other wildlife sightings will be at the end of each days bird sightings. In the near future we will be changing and enlarging this site to provide much more information on a wide range of wildlife ( birds, mammals, butterflies, moths, dragonflies, damselflies ) as well as adding site guides, more photographs etc.
Please submit sightings to:- Paulboulden.pb@gmail.com
11.11.19, Mansands:- BLUE WINGED TEAL ( f., / imm. )
South Huish:- Water Pipit
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Moorshop, Dartmoor:- 30 Fieldfare
Merrivale, Dartmoor:- 12 Fieldfare
Noss Mayo:- Roe Deer ( m. )
10.11.19, Haldon:- 3+ HAWFINCH, 3 Raven, 2 Brambling, 25 Crossbill
Bowcombe Creek:- Common Sandpiper, 2 Mediterranean Gull
Mansands:- BLUE WINGED TEAL ( f., / imm. )
Wigford Down / Cadover Bridge:- 6 Raven, 250+ Fieldfare
Beesands:- Great Northern Diver, 22+ Common Scoter
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Salcombe:- Black Redstart, Chiffchaff
Fernworthy:- 20+ Golden Plover, 100+ Redwing / Fieldfare / Mistle Thrush, 4 Crossbill, 8+ Siskin
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven
Sidmouth:- Redwing
South Huish:- Water Pipit
9.11.19, Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS ( nr. M5 )
Mansands:- BLUE WINGED TEAL ( f., / imm. )
Woolfardisworthy:- 2 Woodcock
Dartmouth:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest
Burrator:- 3 Little Grebe, 4 Goosander, Kingfisher, 4+ Jay, 6+ Mistle Thrush
Sheepstor:- 60+ Redwing / Fieldfare
Yelverton:- Green Woodpecker
8.11.19, Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS ( nr. M5 )
Thurlestone Bay:- SURF SCOTER ( ad. m. )
Topsham:- 2 CATTLE EGRET
Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest
Mansands:- BLUE WINGED TEAL ( f., / imm. )
Row Tor:- 50 Golden Plover
Black Down, nr. Okehampton:- 3 Raven
East Mill Tor:- Raven
Lopwell / Maristow:- 4 Little Grebe, 4 Raven, Chiffchaff
Kingsbridge Estuary:- 4 Wigeon, 50+ Dunlin, Greenshank
Haldon Belvedere:- Brambling ( m. )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest
7.11.19, Brixham:- Black Redstart
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Jay, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest
Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER
Bickleigh Bridge, River Plym:- 8 Mandarin
Mansands:- BLUE WINGED TEAL
Central Park, Plymouth:- 20+ Ringneck Parakeet ( Pounds House )
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Blackcap ( f. )
6.11.19, Powderham Marshes:- 20+ CATTLE EGRET
Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER
West Hoe, Plymouth:- 2 Mediterranean Gull
Slapton:- Great Northern Diver
5.11.19, Starcross:- 22 CATTLE EGRET
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Hedgehog
Paignton:- Black Redstart ( Marine Drive )
Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER
Broadsands:- 2 Chiffchaff, Firecrest
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Blackcap ( f. )
Noss Mayo- Raven, 2 Jay, Goldcrest
Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS ( nr. M5 )
Millbay, Plymouth:- Black Redstart ( m. )
River Otter / Budleigh:- 2 Little Grebe, Water Rail, 2 Shoveler, Chiffchaff, 2 Reed Bunting
4.11.19, South Huish:- Marsh Harrier ( f., imm. ), Short Eared Owl, 30+ Teal, 2 Black Tailed Godwit, Snipe, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Jay, 2 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail
Thurlestone:- Black Redstart
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven
Noss Mayo:- Raven, Marsh Tit
Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS ( nr. M5 ), Black Redstart ( Toby's Reclamation )
Sidmouth:- 20 Turnstone, 2 Dipper, 3 Grey Wagtail
3.11.19, South Huish:- Marsh Harrier ( f., imm. ), Merlin, Lapwing
Noss Mayo:- Jay
Berry Head:- Black Redstart ( nr. cafe )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Exminster Marshes:- GLOSSY IBIS
2.11.19, Bigbury:- 17 Lapwing
Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Salcombe:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )
Wembury:- Black Redstart, 2 Rock Pipit
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Buckfastleigh:- 8+ Redwing, Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- 3 Kingfisher
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
1.11.19, Bickleigh Bridge, River Plym:- 7 Mandarin
Estover, Plymouth:- Chiffchaff
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl
Topsham Bridge:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail
Fingle Bridge:- Woodcock
31.10.19, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Hedgehog
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Jay
Plymouth Hoe:- Black Redstart
Slapton:- 2 Great Northern Diver
Plymouth Station:- 20+ Ringneck Parakeet ( inc. 2 blue )
North Molton:- 4 Redwing
30.10.19, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl
Aveton Gifford:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 3 Greenshank
Pork Hill, Dartmoor:- 50+ Fieldfare
Bellever:- Green Woodpecker
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Riverside Valley Park, Exeter:- Green Sandpiper, 2 Snipe
29.10.19, Lewdown:- 70 Fieldfare
Plympton:- 2 Raven, 3 Jay, Goldcrest
Dartmouth:- Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Firecrest
Totnes:- 2 Siskin
Plymouth Station:- 20+ Ringneck Parakeet
28.10.19, Totnes:- 3 Siskin
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Fernworthy Reservoir:- Hen Harrier ( ringtail ), 3 Mistle Thrush, 20+ Redwing,
Venford Reservoir:- 2 Crossbill, 5+ Siskin
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Jay, Grey Wagtail
Sidmouth Seafront:- 2 Common Scoter, 17 Turnstone
Seaton:- Teal, 17 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Chiffchaff
Exmouth:- Firecrest
27.10.19, Black Tor, Dartmoor:- 200 Golden Plover
Wembury:- 2 Raven, Black Redstart ( f. ), Chiffchaff, 8 Cirl Bunting
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, Jay
Slapton:- Wheatear
Sheepstor area:- Merlin, Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, 12 Redwing, Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog
26.10.19, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker
Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet
Ilsington:- 55 Golden Plover ( over towards Haytor ), 18 Redwing ( over )
Dartmouth:- Black Redstart ( f. / imm. ), Chiffchaff
Okehampton:- 3 Raven, Hedgehog
25.10.19, Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Black Redstart
Beesands:- Black Redstart
Plympton:- Raven, 2 Jay, Grey Wagtail
Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 2 Goldcrest
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
24.10.19, Beesands:- Great Northern Diver, 8 Common Scoter, Black Redstart
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Jay, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- Goldcrest
Bellever:- 20 Fieldfare
23.10.19, Cadover / Burrator area:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 4 Redwing, 10+ Fieldfare, 12+ Goldcrest
Beesands:- Black Redstart
Shipley Bridge / Avon Dam:- 2+ Jay, 60+ Fieldfare, Mistle Thrush, Ring Ouzel ( nr. dam ), Dipper, Black Redstart ( on dam ), Goldcrest
Churchstow:- Stock Dove, Black Redstart
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Noss Mayo:- Kingfisher
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
22.10.19, Slapton:- 3 Little Grebe, Black Necked Grebe, 4+ Water Rail, 3 Jay, 8+ Cetti's Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 10+ Goldcrest, Firecrest ( Lower Ley, below bridge ), 2 Cirl Bunting, Reed Bunting
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- 50+ Redwing ( over )
Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Raven, Jay
Pl,ympton:- Raven, 3 Jay, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
Dartmouth:- Black Redstart
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker
Bowcombe Creek:- Barn Owl, Tawny Owl
21.10.19, Start Point:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( around farmyard pond ), 6 Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, 5+ Raven, Redwing, Mistle Thrush, 6+ Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest, 2 Cirl Bunting
Slapton:- Black Necked Grebe ( Ireland Bay ), 2 Little Grebe, 2 Scaup ( m., imm.f. ), 30+ Tufted Duck, Gadwall, 2+ Water Rail, Stock Dove, 7 Swallow, Jay, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, Cirl Bunting
East Soar:- Stock Dove, 3 Raven, Jay, 3+ Ring Ouzel, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest
Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl, 2 Raven
River Otter / Estuary:- Little Grebe, 27+ Wigeon, 2 Teal, 3 Ringed Plover, 2 Kingfisher, 1+ Redwing, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest
Hangingstone Hill, Dartmoor:- Snipe, 8 Golden Plover, Merlin, 2 Raven
Slapton Village:- Raven, Jay, Roe Deer
Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog
20.10.19, South Huish:- 14 Teal, Snipe, Dunlin, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, 7 Stock Dove, 3 Raven, Goldcrest
Slapton:- Kingfisher, 4 Wheatear, Blackcap ( m. ), 2+ Chiffchaff, Firecrest
Ilsington:- Redwing, 6+ Mistle Thrush
Long Timer Woods, River Erme:- Grey Wagtail
Tristis Rocks, Harford:- Raven
Beesands:- Great Northern Diver
Northam Burrows:- LAPLAND BUNTING, 2 SNOW BUNTING
Ryders Hill:- 30+ Golden Plover
Ermington:- 10+ Redwing
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Sidmouth Seafront:- 23 Turnstone
Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Ringed Plover, 6+ Rock Pipit, Grey Seal
Noss Mayo:- 2 Jay, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 3 Lunar Underwing Moth, 5 Black Rustic, Beaded Chestnut, Dark Chestnut, Common Marbled Carpet, Pearly Underwing, Feathered Ranunculus
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog
South Milton:- 2 Hedgehog
19.10.19. Topsham / Clyst Estuary:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER
Aveton Gifford:- 3 Little Grebe, 3+ Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher
Beesands:- Great Northern Diver
Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS
Northam Burrows:- LAPLAND BUNTING, 2 SNOW BUNTING
Ilsington:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, 5+ Mistle Thrush
Salcombe:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )
Ernesettle / Tamar Estuary:- 10 Teal, 20 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Firecrest
Noss Mayo:- 2 Jay, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Roe Deer
18.10.19, Bowcombe Creek:- 2 Greenshank, Kingfisher
Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER
Plympton:- Raven, Jay
Yealmpton:- Swallow
Aveton Gifford:- 2 Little Grebe, 5 Greenshank, Common Sandpiper
Slapton:- 5 Manx Shearwater, 20+ Common Scoter, Pomarine Skua ( also of interest, unidentified dolphin sp. )
17.10.19, Crownhill, Plymouth:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( in private garden ), 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest
Emsworthy Mire:- 100 Golden Plover, Merlin, Ring Ouzel ( imm., below barn ), 10 Mistle Thrush, 50 Redwing
Noss Mayo:- 2 Jay
Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet
Topsham Bridge:- 2 Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush, Dipper, Grey Wagtail
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
Beesands:- Red Throated Diver
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Jay, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
West Alvington:- Marsh Harrier ( over, 13:00, prob. imm. m. )
Meldon Reservoir area:- RED KITE
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Slapton:- Otter
16.10.19, Crownhill, Plymouth:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( in private garden )
Plympton:- 2 Raven, Grey Wagtail
Cornwood:- Ring Ouzel ( m. )
East Soar:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( willows below farm ), Merlin, 5 Ring Ouzel, Wheatear, 2 Cirl Bunting
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
15.10.19, Topsham:- CATTLE EGRET, LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( from hide ), GARGANEY
Plympton:- Raven, Siskin, Goldcrest
Prewley Moor, Sourton:- Green Woodpecker, Raven
Gutter Tor:- Merlin
Crownhill, Plymouth:- 5+ Ringneck Parakeet
Lopwell / Maristow:- 3 Little Grebe, 8 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
14.10.19, Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( from hide ), GARGANEY
Ivybridge:- probable WRYNECK ( briefly in garden )
Okehampton:- Goldcrest
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Jay, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest
Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker
13.10.19, Shoalstone car park, Brixham:- Red Throated Diver, Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )
Dartmouth:- Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest ( in private garden )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail
South Brent:- Golden Plover
Beesands:- Great Northern Diver, 5 Common Scoter
Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog, Pale Tussock Moth ( caterpillar )
12.10.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Shoalstone car park, Brixham:- SABINE'S GULL ( juv. ), Great Skua, 3 Arctic Skua
Paignton Harbour:- Red Throated Diver
Soar:- 50 Swallow, 1+ Ring Ouzel, 2 Wheatear, Blackcap ( f. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 2+ Goldcrest, 2 Cirl Bunting
11.10.19, Beesands:- 5 Gadwall, 6 Tufted Duck, Kingfisher, Cetti's Warbler
Topsham:- 8 CATTLE EGRET ( over )
Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl
10.10.19, Dawlish Warren:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER
Okehampton:- Raven
Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl
9.10.19, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog
East Soar:- Merlin
St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( f. ), 2 Raven, Jersey Tiger Moth, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
8.10.19, Slapton:- Scaup ( m. ), 50+ Tufted Duck, 3+ Water Rail, 40+ Swallow, 2 Jay, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, 6 Chiffchaff, 8+ Goldcrest, Comma
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker
Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Chiffchaff
Kingsbridge Estuary:- Greenshank, Kingfisher
Modbury:- Swallow
Plympton:- Raven, Grey Wagtail
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Sidbury:- 4 Swallow
Topsham:- Shoveler, 6+ Pintail, Teal, Wigeon, 20+ Black Tailed Godwit, 9 Swallow
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
7.10.19, Turf, Exminster:- 10+ CATTLE EGRET ( over )
Modbury:- 10 Swallow, House Martin
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Raven, Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- 2 Jay
Central Park, Plymouth:- 6+ Ringneck Parakeet
6.10.19, Dart's Farm, Topsham:- 9 CATTLE EGRET, Kingfisher, Reed Bunting
Kingswear:- OSPREY
Dartmouth:- Common Sandpiper, Firecrest
Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog
East Portlemouth:- Spotted Flycatcher, Cirl Bunting
Noss Mayo:- Raven, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker
5.10.19, Deer Bridge, Slapton:- Water Rail, 100+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, Mistle Thrush, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest
Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, 4 Raven
Okehampton:- Raven
Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 5 Mandarin, 2 Greenshank, 2 Ringneck Parakeet, Raven
Wembury:- Wheatear, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Cirl Bunting
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Raven, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
Gara Bridge:- Dipper
Harbertonford:- Polecat
4.10.19, Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( juv. ), 8 CATTLE EGRET, Avocet, Ruff, 10+ Lapwing, 5 Greenshank, 10+ Black / Bar Tailed Godwit
Noss Mayo:- 2 Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff
Princetown:- Merlin, 4 Mistle Thrush
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Sidmouth:- Firecrest
Teignmouth:- 61 Swallow ( over point car park )
Woolfardisworthy:- Tawny Owl
3.10.19, Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( juv., from hide )
Okehampton:- 2 Swallow, Raven, Hedgehog
Blackawton:- Barn Owl
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth ( taken by Robin )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 3 Setaceous Hebrew Character Moth, 2 Common Marbled Carpet, Black Rustic, 21 Lunar Unbderwing, Common Carpet, Common Wainscot, 2 Square Spot Rustic, Yellow Line Quaker, Beaded Chestnut, 7 Large Yellow Underwing
2.10.19, Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( juv. ), Curlew Sandpiper
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, 20+ Goldcrest
Exwick:- WRYNECK ( at allotments )
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Slapton:- Scaup ( m. ), 40+ Tufted Duck, 2+ Water Rail, 40+ Swallow, Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, Blackcap ( m. ), 2+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest ( with Long Tailed Tit flock ), 5+ Cirl Bunting, Common Lizard, Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- Painted Lady
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
1.10.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Plympton:- Raven, Jay, 3 Goldcrest
Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( juv. ), Curlew Sandpiper, 40 Greenshank ( also of interest, 2 Black Swan off Goatwalk )
Exwick:- WRYNECK ( briefly at allotments )
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- 2 Jay
South Huish:- 16 Mediterranean Gull, Black Tern, Sandwich Tern
Thurlestone Bay:- Grey Plover, 7 Arctic Skua, 4 Mediterranean Gull, 3 Sandwich Tern, Common Tern ( also 2 "commic" tern )
30.9.19, Slapton:- 6+ Water Rail, 3 Sandwich Tern, 30+ Swallow, 2 Jay, 10+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 5+ Cirl Bunting
Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Raven, Whitethroat
Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( juv. ), GARGANEY ( juv. )
Modbury:- 2 Swallow, Jay
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
29.9.19, Exminster:- 10 CATTLE EGRET ( between village & bypass )
Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( juv., from hide ), Curlew Sandpiper
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Stock Dove, 2 Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff
Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl
Churchstow:- 7 Swallow
Ashprington:- OSPREY
Ilsington:- 25+ Swallow
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
Sheepstor Village:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Mistle Thrush, 4 Roe Deer
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven. 2 Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
28.9.19, Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( juv., from hide ), Curlew Sandpiper
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff
Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl
Plymstock:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet
Plympton:- Siskin, 4 Goldcrest
Exwick:- WRYNECK
Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
27.9.19, Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( juv., from hide )
Exwick:- WRYNECK ( briefly in hedge by allotments )
Okehampton:- 2 Tawny Owl, 2 Raven
26.9.19, Slapton:- Balearic Shearwater, 5 Manx Shearwater, 2 Great Skua, 2 Arctic Skua, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Swallow, 2 Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail
Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, 50+ Swallow, 5 Raven
Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( juv., from hide / viewing platform / Goatwalk )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Haldon:- CLIFDEN NONPAREIL
25.9.19, Plympton:- 2 Raven, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest
Topsham:- LONG BILLED DOWITCHER ( juv., from hide )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl
Venford Reservoir:- Redstart ( f. ), 4+ Siskin
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Cornwood:- Fallow Deer
24.9.19, Plympton:- Raven, Goldcrest
River Dart:- OSPREY
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Plymstock:- Ringneck Parakeet, Chiffchaff
Exwick:- Spotted Flycatcher
River Otter, Budleigh / Otterton:- Little Grebe, 7 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Kingfisher, 4 Swallow, 2 Southern Hawkers, Common Darter
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
23.9.19, Deer Bridge, Slapton:- 2 Swallow, 5 Mistle Thrush, 7 Chiffchaff, Goldcrest
Bowcombe Creek:- Greenshank, 50+ Swallow
Modbury:- 2 Swallow
Okehampton:- 30 House Martin, 2 Raven
Slapton:- 6 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua, Common Seal
Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
22.9.19, South Huish:- Curlew Sandpiper, 14 Teal, 6 Dunlin, 15 Black Tailed Godwit, presumed Yellow Legged Gul ( imm. ), Wheatear, Yellow Wagtail
Churchstow:- 2 Stock Dove, 2 Swallow
South Milton:- Chiffchaff
Slapton:- Little Gull ( juv. ), 3 Common Tern, 3 Arctic Skua
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog
21.9.19, East Portlemouth area:- Short Eared Owl, 200+ Swallow / House Martin, 3 Wheatear, Whinchat, Whitethroat
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest
Exe Estuary:- OSPREY
River Otter:- 2 Kingfisher, 2 Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Southern Hawker
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Hedgehog
Bellever area:- 2 Roe Deer
20.9.19, South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS
Bowcombe Creek:- Greenshank, 30+ Swallow
Deer Bridge, Slapton:- Tawny Owl, 50+ Swallow, 3 Chiffchaff
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 50+ Swallow, Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest
Seaton:- 20+ Black Tailed Godwit, 10 Lapwing, Dunlin, 3 Southern Hawker
Chudleigh Knighton Heath:- Nightjar, 2 Emperor Dragonfly
19.9.19, South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- LESSER YELLOWLEGS ( half way to hide )
Sidmouth:- WHITE STORK ( plastic ringed, on roof of Balfour Arms )
Soar:- Golden Plover, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, Raven, 4 Wheatear, 20 Yellow Wagtail ( with cows ), 3 Blackcap, 2 Whitethroat, 4 Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting
Lopwell / Maristow:- Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 15 Raven
Clyst Estuary:- 2 OSPREY
Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Painted Lady, Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Exwick:- Brown Hairstreak ( Guys & Hylton Allotments )
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Newton Abbot:- CLIFDEN NONPAREIL ( moth photographed 22:30 )
18.9.19, Bellever:- 3 House Martin
Topsham:- Curlew Sandpiper ( from hide )
Soar:- Hobby, Tree Pipit, 7+ Yellow Wagtail, 3 Whinchat, 17 Wheatear, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 5 Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher
Yealmpton:- Red Leg Partridge, 4 Swallow
Sidmouth:- WHITE STORK ( plastic ringed, on roof of Balfour Arms )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, 4 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
17.9.19, Clyst Estuary:- 2 OSPREY
Yelverton:- 10+ House Martin, 2 Wheatear
Wotter:- Green Woodpecker
Wembury:- 3 Wheatear, Whinchat, Whitethroat
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog
Collaton:- Swallow
Ilsington:- 200+ Swallow / House Martin, Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- Raven, 7 Painted Lady, Small Copper, Gatekeeper, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker
Plympton:- 3 Raven, Chiffchaff, 2 Comma
Totnes:- Swallow, 4 House Martin, Hedgehog, 5 Slow Worm, Painted Lady, 3 Comma, 3 Gatekeeper
Black Down, nr. Mary Tavy:- Roe Deer
Clennon Valley, Paignton:- 5 Brown Hairstreak, 4 Small Copper, 6 Painted Lady, Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Mary Tavy:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly
Noss Mayo coast path / Warren:- 2 Clouded Yellow, 4 Painted Lady, Small Copper, 2 Common Blue, 5 Gatekeeper
16.9.19, Clyst Estuary:- OSPREY
Dartmouth:- Mediterranean Gull
Ryder's Hill, Dartmoor:- 20+ Golden Plover, 2 Wheatear
Yarner Woods:- 20+ Redpoll
Saddle Tor:- Hobby
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker
15.9.19, Warleigh Point, River Tamar:- 2 OSPREY
Saltern Cove, Torbay:- Common Sandpiper
Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet
Starcross:- OSPREY
Churchstow:- Stock Dove, Raven, 3 Swallow, 100+ House Martin
East Portlemouth:- 2+ Cirl Bunting
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Topsham:- 12+ Avocet ( from hide )
Start Point:- Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, Clouded Yellow, 6 Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 2 Jay, 11 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Paignton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
14.9.19, Ernesettle:- OSPREY, 2 Sandwich Tern
Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Stock Dove
Prawle Point:- Redstart ( m. )
Haytor Down / Greator Rocks / Emsworthy:- Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 7 Swallow, 30+ House Martin, 2+ Raven, Jay, 3 Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit
Okehampton:- House Martin, Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 13 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Goldcrest, 3v Large Yellow Underwing, Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 2 Lesser Yellow Underwing, Garden Carpet, 3 Setaceous Hebrew Character, 4 Square Spot Rustic
Totnes:- Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Raven, Jay, 3 Hedgehog, Pipistrelle, 5 Slow Worm, 4 Comma, 6 Gatekeeper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker
13.9.19, Clyst Estuary:- OSPREY
River Tamar:- OSPREY
Portworthy:- 100+ Swallow / House Martin
Lopwell / Maristow:- Little Grebe, 5 Common Sandpiper, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff ( m. )
South Huish:- 2 Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, Knot ( s/pl. ), 5 Dunlin, 5 Ringed Plover, 10+ Swallow, Wheatear, Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 12 Painted Lady, Common Blue, Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Southern Hawker
Okehampton Station:- 5 Painted Lady
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
12.9.19, Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl
Collaton:- 4 Swallow
South Huish:- Little Grebe, 5+ Teal, 5 Dunlin, 5+ Ringed Plover, 10+ Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Yellow Wagtail, Wheatear
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl
Totnes:- Blackcap, Chiffchaff
North Hallsands:- Cetti's Warbler, Sedge Warbler ( juv. )
Salcombe:- Mediterranean Gull, Spotted Flycatcher
Ernesettle:- OSPREY
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
11.9.19, Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, 5+ Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher
Dartington:- Mandarin ( f. ), Swallow
Smithaleigh:- Swallow
Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET
Powderham:- Barn Owl
Topsham:- Garganey ( from hide )
Dartmeet:- 4 Swallow, 20 House Martin ( Brimpts Farm )
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
10.9.19, Wembury:- 3 Swallow
Wotter:- 2 Swallow
Frogmore:- 8 Swallow
Axe Estuary:- OSPREY, Wood Sandpiper
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
Warleigh Point:- OSPREY
Newton Ferrers:- 20+ House Martin, Raven, Painted Lady
Beesands:- Marsh Harrier ( juv. ), Scaup ( f. ), 2 Tufted Duck, 2 Wigeon, 15 Gadwall, 12 Swallow, 4 Wheatear, Painted Lady, 2 Emperor Dragonfly
Plympton:- 2 Raven, Silver Y Moth
Berry Head:- 25 Swallow, Raven, 4 Wheatear, 6 Chiffchaff, 66 Painted Lady, 2 Common Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
9.9.19, Ernesettle:- OSPREY
Gara Bridge:- Dipper, Marsh Tit
Churchstow:- 20+ Swallow / House Martin, Chiffchaff
Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY ( from tidal road )
Collaton:- 2 Swallow
Clennon Valley, Paignton:- 100 House Martin
Saltern Cove:- Common Sandpiper
Seaton:- Greenshank, 2 Ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper, 20 Black Tailed Godwit, Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
8.9.19, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY
Topsham Bridge:- Jay, 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap
Dartmouth:- Hobby ( over S. )
Kingsbridge:- 50+ Swallow
Princetown:- 3 Swallow ( Swelltor Quarry )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
Noss Mayo coast path:- 3 Grey Partridge ( m., 2 f., in field E. of car park ), 20+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 4+ Raven, 2 Wheatear ( m., f. )
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Raven, Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
7.9.19, Sheepstor Village:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Mistle Thrush
Shaugh Prior:- Jay
Beesands:- 3 Wheatear
Churchstow:- 20+ Swallow, 3 House Martin, Chiffchaff
East Soar:- 4 Grey Partridge, 10 Swallow, 4 Raven, Wheatear, 4 Blackcap ( 3 m., f. ), 5+ Whitethroat, 6+ Chiffchaff / Willow Warbler Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- 3 Raven, 3 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
6.9.19, Bowcombe Creek:- Barn Owl
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Swallow, Goldcrest
Slapton:- Kingfisher
Burrator:- 8+ Goosander
Venford Reservoir:- 3 Raven, 4 Siskin, Crossbill
Exe Estuary:- OSPREY
Kingsbridge:- RED KITE ( Southville )
West Charleton:- 2 Swallow
Barnstaple:- Swallow, Grass Snake
5.9.19, South Huish:- GREY PHALAROPE
Kingsbridge Estuary:- OSPREY ( from pumping station )
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Ernesettle Creek:- OSPREY
Wembury:- 18+ Turnstone, Grey Plover, 4 Dunlin, probable Arctic Skua, Rock Pipit, Wheatear, Blackcap, 2 possible Lesser Whitethroat, Painted Lady, Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Lopwell / Maristow:- Little Grebe, 20 Raven, 3 Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
4.9.19, Blackhole Marsh, Seaton:- Teal, Knot, 70+ Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Dunlin, Ruff, Common Sandpiper, Ringed Plover, Whimbrel, Snipe, Greenshank, Swallow, House Martin, Sand Martin, 5 Chiffchaff
Colyford Common:- Swallow, Spotted Flycatcher
Flete, Ermington:- 50+ House Martin
South Huish:- GREY PHALAROPE
Burrator Reservoir:- 4 Little Grebe, 10 Goosander, Green Woodpecker, Raven, 3 Chiffchaff, Painted Lady
Cann Woods, nr. Plympton:- Stoat
Noss Mayo:- Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
3.9.19, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY, Little Tern
Saltern Cove:- 2 Common Sandpiper, Wheatear
South Huish:- GREY PHALAROPE
Great Torrington:- 14 Raven, 2 Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- 35 House Martin, Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Noss Mayo Warren coast path:- 13 Swallow, 2 Raven
Newton Ferrers:- Barn Owl
Chagford:- 3 House Martin
Okehampton:- 2 Hedgehog
Brixton:- 3 Painted Lady
2.9.19, South Huish:- GREY PHALAROPE ( on front pool from car park ), Shoveler, 8 Teal, 7 Black Tailed Godwit, 4 Dunlin, 60+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 2 Raven, 3 Yellow Wagtail, 4 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler
Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Sanderling, Rock Pipit
Shaugh Lake, Cadover:- 10 Goosander
Slapton:- WHISKERED TERN ( Stokeley Bay ), Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, Yellow Legged Gull ( ad. ),15+ Mediterranean Gull, Black Tern ( Torcross ), 3 Common Tern, 15 Wheatear, Garden Warbler, 20+ Blackcap, 6 Whitethroat, 6 Sedge Warbler, 10 Reed Warbler, 50+ Chiffchaff / Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher ( also of interest 200+ mixed hirundines )
East Soar:- 2 ORTOLAN BUNTING ( elusive in stubble field West of East Soar Farm ), 2 Swallow, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Cirl Bunting, 2 Painted Lady, 2 Small Copper
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 20+ Swallow, Brimstone Moth, Common Carpet, Garden Carpet, Purple Bar, 14 Large Yellow Underwing, 3 Setaceous Hebrew Character, Square Spot Rustic, 2 Flounced Rustic
Great Torrington:- 17 Raven, Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
1.9.19, Salcombe:- 2 Mediterranean Gull, probable Firecrest
Powderham, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 6 Swallow, Raven
East Portlemouth:- Clouded Yellow
Noss Mayo:- Kingfisher, 2 Raven, Grey Wagtail, Clouded Yellow, Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
Cadover Bridge:- 3 Raven
Slapton:- WHISKERED TERN
Seaton:- LONG TAILED BLUE Butterfly ( Haven Cliff, on Everlasting Pea ), Kingfisher ( Borrow Pit ), 9 Swallow, Painted Lady, 2 Southern Hawker
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
St. Marychurch:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
31.8.19, St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven
Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, 2 Jay, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
East Portlemouth:- 3 Whinchat
Warleigh Point, River Tamar:- OSPREY
Salcombe:- Pied Flycatcher ( f./imm., in private garden )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 12+ Swallow
River Otter:- BEAVER ( f. ), Green Woodpecker, 3 Kingfisher, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail
30.8.19, Thurlestone:- BARRED WARBLER ( juv., briefly in garden beside church )
Great Torrington:- Raven
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
Topsham:- Wood Sandpiper
Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone Bay:- 11 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Turnstone, 45 Dunlin, 30 Ringed Plover
Blackhole Marsh, Seaton:- Little Stint, Wood Sandpiper, 3 Curlew Sandpiper
Clennon Valley, Paignton:- 3 Swift
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, Stock Dove, 11 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Rosemoor RHS:- Lime Hawkmoth ( caterpillar )
29.8.19, South Huish:- Little Stint., Knot
Modbury:- Swallow
Shavercombe Tor:- Raven
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Lopwell / Maristow:- 2 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 4 Raven
Great Torrington:- 9 Raven
Noss Mayo area:- Swallow, 2 Raven, 5 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Hope Cove:- Grey Seal
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Shavercombe Falls:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly
28.8.19, South Huish:- 2 Wood Sandpiper, Little Stint, 8 Teal, Knot, 10+ Dunlin, 12 Black Tailed Godwit, 20+ Swallow, 40+ House Martin, Sand Martin, 1+ Yellow Wagtail ( over ), 4+ Chiffchaff
Thurlestone Beach:- Sanderling, 20+ Dunlin / Sanderling
East Soar:- 50+ Yellow Wagtail
Kingsbridge Estuary:- 2 OSPREY
Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl, Jay, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Okehampton:- 3 Raven
South Zeal:- Swallow
Moretonhampstead:- 3 Swallow
Headland Warren:- 3 Swallow, 4 Painted Lady
Sidbury:- 2 Chiffchaff, Painted Lady
27.8.19, Thurlestone Beach / Bay:- Whimbrel, 2 Rock Pipit, Yellow Wagtail
South Huish:- 8 Teal, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Dunlin, 30+ Swallow / House Martin, Wheatear, Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff
Postbridge:- 2 Swallow, 40+ House Martin
Efford Crematorium, Plymouth:- Green Woodpecker
Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 2 Common Blue, 5 Cinnabar Moth ( caterpillar )
Okehampton:- Hedgehog, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Elephant Hawkmoth ( caterpillar )
26.8.19, Thurlestone:- WRYNECK ( from footpath behind church ), 14 Wheatear, Whinchat ( f. ), Tree Pipit, 2 Cirl Bunting, 6 Painted Lady
Crownhill Down, nr. Lee Moor:- 18 Swallow, 3 Sand Martin, Raven, 2 Jay, 14 Mistle Thrush, Whinchat, 3 Siskin, 6 Chiffchaff, Pied Flycatcher ( f./ juv. ), 3+ Spotted Flycatcher
Pill Tor, Dartmoor:- 2 Raven, 3 Wheatear ( m., f., juv. )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 12 Swallow, Raven
Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary:- 8 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 19 Wheatear, Whinchat, Painted Lady
Ilsington / Sigford / Halsanger:- 3 probable HONEY BUZZARD ( over Halsanger S. W. ), Hobby, Green Woodpecker, 200+ Swallow / House Martin, Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher, Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 13 Painted Lady, 2 Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Noss Mayo coast path / Warren Point:- 2 Wheatear, 4 Yellow Wagtail
Okehampton:- 3 House Martin, 2 Raven, Hedgehog, 2 Painted Lady, Common Blue, Elephant Hawkmoth ( caterpillar )
Sidbury:- 6 Swallow, 15 House Martin, 3 Painted Lady, Southern Hawker ( f. )
25.8.19, Crownhill Down, nr. Lee Moor:- 3 Tree Pipit, Whinchat, Pied Flycatcher ( f. ), 5+ Spotted Flycatcher
East Soar:- 75 Yellow Wagtail ( before farm )
Kingsbridge Estuary:- OSPREY ( from pumping station )
Thurlestone:- Pied Flycatcher
Wembury:- 2 Tree Pipit ( over ), Yellow Wagtail, Clouded Yellow
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Common Blue, 9 Painted Lady
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 20+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, Dot Moth, 14 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Rosy Footman, 2 Common Carpet, 4 Setaceous Hebrew Character, Iron Prominent, 2 Rosy Rustic, Single Dotted Wave, 2 Straw Dot, Dusky Thorn, 2 Brimstone Moth, 3 Flounced Rustic, 3 Common Rustic, Vines Rustic, Mullein Wave
Noss Mayo:- Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
24.8.19, Crownhill Down:- 13+ Chiffchaff, 5+ Willow Warbler, 4 Spotted Flycatcher
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 30+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 2 Sand Martin
Dawlish Warren:- Little Ringed Plover, 140 Ringed Plover, Whimbrel, 15 Knot, 4 Sanderling, Common Tern, 64 Sandwich T2 Blackcap, 6 Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting
Kingsbridge Estuary:- OSPREY
Dendles Wood, Cornwood:- Green Woodpecker, 4 Raven, Golden Ringed Dragonfly
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog, 6 Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, 5 House Martin ( also possible Swift ), Small Copper, 14 Painted Lady, Common Blue, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
23.8.19, Slapton Beach:- 2 Mediterranean Gull
Kingsbridge Estuary:- OSPREY ( from pumping station )
Crownhill Down:- Green Woodpecker, 31 Swallow, Sand Martin, Raven, Jay, 3 Mistle Thrush, Tree Pipit, Whinchat ( f. ), Chiffchaff
Slapton Village:- 2 Raven, Cirl Bunting, 2 Roe Deer, 2 Painted Lady
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog, 10 Painted Lady
Great Torrington:- 12 Swallow, 2+ Silver Washed Fritillary
Deer Bridge, Slapton:- 10+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff, 3 Spotted Flycatcher, 20+ Painted Lady
Noss Mayo area:- Clouded Yellow, 7+ Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Thorne Moor, nr. Stibbs Cross:- Silver Washed Fritillary
22.8.19, Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Beesands:- Mediterranean Gull
Buckfastleigh:- Tawny Owl
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, 17 Swallow, 4 House Martin
East Prawle:- 50+ Swallow, 3 Wheatear
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Hedgehog ( also of interest 2 unidentified bat sp. inside a house )
Stoke Beach area:- Swallow, House Martin, 8 Painted Lady, Small Copper, Small Heath, Gatekeeper
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Chiffchaff, 13 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Great Torrington:- 5 House Martin, Raven, 2 Painted Lady, Jersey Tiger Moth
Paignton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger
21.8.19, Bennetts Cross:- Raven, 5+ Whinchat
Holbeton:- 3 Swallow
Postbridge:- 20+ Swallow
Plymstock:- Ringneck Parakeet, Grey Wagtail
Whiddon Down:- Swallow
Moretonhampstead:- 60 Swallow
Battisborough Cross:- 4 Swallow
Rowden:- 2 Swallow
Dunscombe / Donkey Sanctuary:- 6 Swallow, 9 House Martin, Wheatear, Whitethroat, 6 Painted Lady
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, 2 Hedgehog, 6 Painted Lady
Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Redstart, 3 Common Blue, 70 Cinnabar Moth ( caterpillar ), Emperor Dragonfly
Challacombe Farm:- 30+ Swallow / House Martin, Grey Wagtail, Redstart, Willow Warbler, Common Blue, Emperor Dragonfly, Common Hawker, 8+ Common Darter, Beautiful Demoiselle
Flete Estate:- Raven, 11 Painted Lady, 3 Dark Green Fritillary, 4 Common Darter, 5 Common Blue Damselfly
Noss Mayo:- Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Paignton:- 4 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger, Southern Hawker
20.8.19, Lutton:- 2 Swallow
South Zeal:- 30+ Swift / House Martin
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog, 4 Painted Lady
Puslinch:- Raven
South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY, 2 Green Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, 9 Ringed Plover, 4+ Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, 3+ Gatekeeper
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Southern Hawker, Silver Washed Fritillary, 6+ Painted Lady, Jersey Tiger
Dunscombe / Donkey Sanctuary:- 2 Raven, 4 Painted Lady, Common Blue, Holly Blue, Six Spot Burnet Moth
Plympton:- 6+ Painted Lady, Jersey Tiger
Rook Gate, Cornwood:- 2 Raven, 3 Painted Lady
Sidbury:- 3 Painted Lady
Hoo Meavy:- 3 Beautiful Demoiselle
19.8.19, Modbury:- 2 Swallow
Flete:- 6 Swallow
Battisborough Cross:- 12 Swallow
Aveton Gifford:- OSPREY ( from tidal road ), 5 Swallow
Clennon Valley, Paignton:- 18 Swift
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Hedgehog, 3 Painted Lady
Collaton:- 3 Swallow
Plympton:- 2 Siskin
Crownhill Down:- 4 Swallow, 6 Mistle Thrush, 7 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher
South Huish:- Wood Sandpiper, 3 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, 2+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 3 Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- Painted Lady, Southern Hawker
18.8.19, Plym Estuary:- 20 Turnstone
Okehampton:- 3 Raven, 2 Painted Lady
Paignton:- 3 Swift, 5 Painted Lady, 2 Jersey Tiger Moth
Great Torrington:- 2 House Martin, Raven, Silver Washed Fritillary, 2 Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- 7 Painted Lady, Common Blue, Small Copper, 2 Gatekeeper, Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger
17.8.19, Kingsbridge:- 8+ Swallow
Moretonhampstead:- 2 Swallow
Postbridge:- 2 Swallow
Okehampton:- 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, 8 Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- Stock Dove, 12 Painted Lady, 3 Gatekeeper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
16.8.19, Collaton:- 2 Swallow
Plymstock:- Ringneck Parakeet
Ashburton:- 2 Chiffchaff
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Paignton:- 6 Swift, Jersey Tiger Moth
15.8.19, Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Clyst Estuary:- 2 Spotted Redshank
Saltram, Plym Estuary:- 4+ Ringneck Parakeet
Lopwell / Maristow:- 6 Common Sandpiper, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, 20+ House Martin, 8 Raven, 2 Marsh Tit
Saltern Cove:- Common Sandpiper
Paignton:- Swift, 7 Painted Lady, Jersey Tiger
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Raven, Painted Lady, Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth
Great Torrington:- Holly Blue, Silver Washed Fritillary, 5 Painted Lady
Okehampton:- Hedgehog, 2 Painted Lady
14.8.19, Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )
Okehampton:- 4 Raven
Yelverton:- Swallow
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, 15 House Martin
Princetown:- Swallow
Plympton:- House Martin, Goldcrest, 2 Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Bellever:- Nightjar, 30 Swallow, House Martin, Raven, 4 Roe Deer, Fox
13.8.19, Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Dipper ( West Ockment River )
Slapton:- Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, 10+ Swallow, Cetti's Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff, 20+ Painted Lady, Common Blue, Emperor Dragonfly
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, 2 Painted Lady, Gatekeeper, Jersey Tiger Moth, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
12.8.19, Gara Bridge:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit
Salcombe:- Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull
East Prawle:- 3 Swift, 20 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 2 Whitethroat
Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow
Moretonhampstead:- Swallow
Bellever:- Swallow
Beer Head:- 6 Swallow, 12 House Martin, Wheatear, 3 Common Blue, Brown Argus, Gatekeeper, 30+ Painted Lady, Jersey Tiger Moth, 4 Six Spot Burnet
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
6.9.19, BowcombNoss Mayo:- Common Blue, Small Copper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
11.8.19, Slapton Bridge:- Little Grebe ( s/pl. ), 3 Ringed Plover, 8 Sandwich Tern, Kingfisher, 10 Swift, 12 House Martin, 2 Wheatear
Okehampton:- 4 Raven
Newton Abbot:- 3 Dipper ( Union Bridge )
Great Torrington:- 2 House Martin, Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- 2 Jay, Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Bere Ferrers:- 8+ Swallow / House Martin, Jersey Tiger Moth
10.8.19, Slapton:- Dunlin, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )
Slapton Village:- Raven, 2 Stock Dove
Okehampton:- Raven, Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, 25 House Martin
Newton Ferrers:- 3 Swallow
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, House Martin, Goldcrest, Gatekeeper
Ilsington:- Jersey Tiger Moth
9.8.19, South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 4 Dunlin, 4+ Greenshank, Whimbrel, Mediterranean Gull, 2 Swallow
Okehampton:- Raven
Berry Head:- HUMPBACK WHALE, 100 Balearic Shearwater, 2 Great Skua, Long Tailed Skua, 2 Arctic Skua, 20 Common Dolphin, 6 Harbour Porpoise
Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
8.8.19, Slapton:- Common Sandpiper, Green Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 100+ Swallow, Wheatear, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff
Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, Raven, Whitethroat
Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS
Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Blackcap
Collaton:- Swallow
Okehampton:- 4 Swallow, 5 House Martin, Raven, Blackcap ( f. ), Hedgehog
Chelston, Torquay:- 2 Swift
Plymouth City Centre:- Ringneck Parakeet ( over )
Belstone:- 6 Swallow, Adder
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 20 House Martin, 2 Raven, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Goldcrest, 4 Brimstone Moth, 6 Common Carpet, Angle Shades, 3 Large Yellow Underwing, Rosy Rustic, Setaceous Hebrew Character, 2 Flame Shoulder, 2 Black Arches, Early Thorn, Magpie Moth, Heart and Dart, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Purple Bar, Common Footman, Small Phoenix, 9 Common Rustic, Double Lobed, Dark Barred Twin Spot Carpet, 2 Knot Grass, Uncertain, Yellow Barred Brindle
St. Marychurch:- Jersey Tiger Moth
Plymouth:- Jersey Tiger Moth
7.8.19, Dawlish Warren:- Black Tern ( juv. ), 160 Sandwich Tern, 20 Common Tern
Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Raven, Redstart ( m. ), 2 Wheatear ( m., f./juv. )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Brisworthy:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush, 2 Painted Lady, 4 Small Heath
Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 5 Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- Roe Deer, Painted Lady
Kerswell Down:- Clouded Yellow, 3 Painted Lady, 2 Common Blue, 15 Gatekeeper
Plympton:- 12+ Painted Lady
Churchstow:- 2 Painted Lady
Newton Ferrers:- Painted Lady
6.8.19, South Huish:- 2 Wood Sandpiper
Beesands:- Water Rail, Snipe, 2 Cetti's Warbler, Wheatear
Dawlish Warren:- Black Tern ( juv. )
Exeter:- 2 Swift
Slapton Village:- 2 Cirl Bunting
Great Torrington:- 20+ Swallow ( Crowbeare Farm )
Chelston, Torquay:- Swift
Thorne Moor, nr. Stibb Cross:- 5 Swallow
Newton Ferrers:- 2 Swallow
Sidbury:- 11 House Martin, 4 Painted Lady
Colaton Raleigh / River Otter:- 4 Goosander ( Redhead ), 4 Sand Martin, 4 Painted Lady, 3+ Gatekeeper, 6 Banded Demoiselle, Blue Tailed Damselfly
Plympton:- 2 Painted Lady, Silver Y
5.8.19, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( off Powderham ), Slavonian Grebe, Black Tern, Arctic Tern, Sandwich Tern
St. Marychurch:- 2 Tawny Owl ( m., juv. )
Pork Hill:- 2 Swallow, 3 Raven
Torrington Common:- 7 Swallow
Budleigh / Otterton:- 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, 4 Painted Lady, 2+ Holly Blue
Great Torrington:- Raven, 2 House Martin, 3 Painted Lady, Silver Washed Fritillary
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Southern Hawker, Common Blue, Comma
Great Torrington:- 3 Holly Blue, Silver Washed Fritillary, 3 Painted Lady, 2 Comma
Berry Head:- 51 Painted Lady, Ringlet, 9 Wall Brown, 12 Common Blue, Holly Blue, Small Copper, 10 Silver Washed Fritillary, 35 Gatekeeper, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger, 6 Cinnabar, 2 Six Spot Burnet
Chelston, Torquay:- 4 Painted Lady, Comma, 2 Gatekeeper
Plympton:- Jersey Tiger Moth
4.8.19, South Huish:- 1+ Wood Sandpiper, 6+ Swallow, Raven, Chiffchaff
Thurlestone Bay:- Mediterranean Gull ( imm. )
Churchstow:- 3 Stock Dove
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog
Slapton:- 8 Ringed Plover, 6 Sandwich Tern, 10 Swallow, Wheatear ( f. / juv. )
East Prawle:- STONE CURLEW ( over )
Plymstock:- 10+ Painted Lady
Exmouth:- 6 Brimstone Moth, 2 Lesser Yellow Underwing, Jersey Tiger, Mottled Beauty, Bright Line Brown Eye, Lime Speck Pug, Setaceous Hebrew Character, 8 Heart and Dart, Yellow Shell, August Thorn, Least Yellow Underwing, 3 Elephant Hawkmoth, Knot Grass, Foxglove Pug, Alder Kitten, Black Arches, Flame, Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Common Carpet, 28 Common Rustic, Small Fanfoot Wave, Garden Carpet, Ruby Tiger, Marbled Minor, 8 Large Yellow Underwing, Lychnis, Clay, 4 Uncertain, 3 Shuttle Shaped Dart
3.8.19, Whitleigh, Plymouth:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet ( Cann Woods )
Moretonhampstead:- Swallow
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
South Huish:- 9 Ringed Plover, 8 Dunlin, Snipe, 5 Swift, 30+ Swallow, 10+ House Martin, Sedge Warbler, Cirl Bunting, 2 Daubentons Bat
Bellever:- 2 Swallow, 2 Silver Washed Fritillary
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, 7 House Martin, 4 Sand Martin, 2 Raven, Whitethroat, 2 Goldcrest, Painted Lady
Okehampton:- 4 Painted Lady
2.8.19, Dawlish Warren:- STONE CURLEW ( Finger Point / The Bight )
Chelston, Torquay:- 8 Swift
Salcombe:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )
Belstone:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Silver Washed Fritillary
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, House Martin, Raven, Painted Lady
Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, 6 Swallow, Willow Warbler, 2 Painted Lady
Soar / Bolt Head:- 5 Wheatear, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Grayling, 2 Common Blue, 2+ Small Copper, 3+ Painted Lady, Comma, 2 Wall Brown, 12+ Gatekeeper
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swallow, Raven, Whitethroat, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Painted Lady, 2 Brimstone Moth, 5 Elephant Hawkmoth, Rosy Footman, 3 Common Footman, Pale Prominent, 2 Silver Y, 6 Common Carpet, 2 July highflyer, Red Twin Spot Carpet, Beautiful Carpet, Oak Eggar, Nut Tree Tussock, 2 Ruby Tiger, Flame Shoulder, 6 Large Yellow Underwing, 5 Lesser Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, 2 Magpie, Scalloped Oak, Dark Arches, 2 Heart & Dart, 12 Common Rustic, 5 Uncertain, 2 Common Fan Foot, Plain Wave
Paignton:- 2 Painted Lady, Jersey Tiger Moth
1.8.19, South Huish:- Teal, 5 Stock Dove, 10+ Swallow, 40+ House Martin, 4 Sand Martin, 2 Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Moretonhampstead:- 2 Swallow
Okehampton:- Raven
Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 20 Swallow, 2 Siskin ( m. )
Bellever:- 2 Swallow, 3 Roe Deer
Soussons Plantation:- Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Redstart ( f. ), Wood Warbler, Golden Ringed Dragonfly
Thurlestone Bay:- Common Sandpiper, 6+ Rock Pipit, Grey Seal
St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. ), Green Woodpecker, Hummingbird Hawkmoth, Jersey Tiger
Yealmbridge:- Weasel
31.7.19, Modbury:- 4 Swallow
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Trendlebeare Down:- 4 Swallow, Raven, 3 Siskin, Willow Warbler
Sticklepath:- 2 Swallow
Hameldown Tor:- Hobby ( 1 s. )
Postbridge:- 2 Swallow
Headland Warren:- 2 Swallow, 3 Wheatear
Noss Mayo:- 4 Swallow
30.7.19, Topsham:- 2 Wood Sandpiper, 4 Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, 30 House Martin
Torcross:- Common Sandpiper
Ottery St. Mary:- Mistle Thrush
29.7.19, South Milton:- Tawny Owl
Thurlestone Bay:- 4 Common Sandpiper
South Huish:- 2 Teal, Swift, 60+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin, 3 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Willow Warbler
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven
Dawlish Warren:- Greenshank, Grey Plover, 7 Dunlin, 5 Whimbrel, 27 Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull, 70 Sandwich Tern, 6 Common Tern, Blackcap, Reed Warbler, 2 Whitethroat, 2 Willow Warbler
Brisworthy:- Goosander, 2 Green Woodpecker, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 3 Redstart ( m., 2 f./imm. ), 5 Willow Warbler, Goldcrest
Sidbury:- 9+ House Martin
Seaton / Beer:- 2 Raven, 5 Common Blue Butterfly, Southern Hawker
Hamlyn Woods, Postbridge:- Dipper ( East Dart River ), Roe Deer, Silver Washed Fritillary, 2 Beautiful Demoiselle
Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl, Swallow, 25 House Martin, 2 Raven, Common Blue, Comma
Bellever Woods:- Roe Deer, 100+ Cinnabar Moth ( caterpillar )
28.7.19, Fremington:- GLOSSY IBIS ( Fremington Pill )
Soussons Plantation:- Jay, 20+ Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart ( f. / juv. ), 3 Crossbill, 3+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, 2 Hedgehog, Gatekeeper
St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. ), Green Woodpecker, 3+ Gatekeeper, 2 Holly Blue
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
Noss Mayo:- Comma, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
27.7.19, Thurlestone Bay:- Common Sandpiper
South Huish:- 2 Teal, 2 Dunlin, 7+ Swift, 10+ Swallow, 80+ House Martin, 4 Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), Siskin ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay, Comma
Kingsbridge / Bowcombe Creek:- Greenshank, Holly Blue, Small Copper, 5+ Gatekeeper
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 20+ Swallow, 4 Elephant Hawkmoth, Rosy Footman, 9 Common Footman, 6 Heart & Dart, Barred Straw, 7 Buff Ermine, 2 Dark Arches, 5 Common Carpet, Scorched Carpet, Garden Tiger, Lychnis, Riband Wave, Scalloped Oak, 2 Dwarf Cream Wave, Red Twin Spot Carpet, 5 Large Yellow Underwing, White Spotted Pug, 2 Clay, Peppered Moth, July Highflyer, Blood Vein, Single Dotted Wave, Burnished Brass, 6 Common Rustic, 8 Uncertain
Belstone:- Fox, Silver Washed Fritillary, 2 Small Skipper, Common Blue
26.7.19, Newton Ferrers:- 4 Swallow
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Roe Deer
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Comma
Crapstone:- Stock Dove, 3 Comma
Slapton:- 20+ Swallow, 2 Sand Martin, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, 3 Emperor Dragonfly, 2 Common Blue Damselfly, 3 Gatekeeper
Slapton Village:- 20+ Swift, 14 Swallow, 5 House Martin, Whitethroat, Comma
25.7.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Yealmpton:- 4 Swift, Swallow
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, 10+ Swallow, 20+ House Martin
Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, 2 Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Southern Hawker, 3 Broad Bodied Chaser, 2 Common Blue Damselfly, Beautiful Demoiselle
Great Torrington:- 9+ Swift, Silver Washed Fritillary
Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
24.7.19, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Jay, Swallow
Harford Moor:- Green Woodpecker, Raven
Okehampton:- 4 Raven
Newton Ferrers:- Green Woodpecker, Swift, Swallow, 2 House Martin
Great Torrington:- 2 House Martin, Raven
Cadover area:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, 1+ Redstart, 2 Redpoll, 3+ Willow Warbler, 4 Ringlet
23.7.19, Denbury:- Green Woodpecker, 18 Swift, 12 Swallow, 12 House Martin
Laughter Tor:- Raven
Okehampton:- 2 House Martin
Bridestowe:- Swallow
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow
Totnes:- 6 Swift
Brixham:- Swift
Newton Ferrers:- 4+ Swallow
Kingsbridge:- 20+ Swift
Otterton:- 20 Swift, 6 Swallow, 8 House Martin, 6 Gatekeeper, Ringlet, 2 Comma, Banded Demoiselle, Common Footmasn
Soar:- 5+ Swallow, 4 Common Blue, 2 Small Copper, 20+Gatekeeper, Comma, Wall Brown
22.7.19, Dawlish Warren:- 2 Roseate Tern
Plympton:- 30+ Swift
Noss Mayo:- Swallow
St. Budeaux, Plymouth:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet
Modbury:- 8+ Swift, Swallow
Sidford:- 2 Swift
Budleigh Salterton:- 2 Swift
Great Torrington:- 4 Swift, Raven, Ringlet
Otterton:- 2 Red Leg Partridge, Golden Ringed Dragonfly, Banded Demoiselle, Gatekeeper, Comma
Yealmpton:- Gatekeeper
Newton Ferrers:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Exmouth:- Peppered Moth, Barred Red, Ruby Tiger, Magpie, 6 Large Yellow Underwing, Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Poplar Hawkmoth, 6 Elephant Hawkmoth, 3 Willow Beauty, Grey Dagger, 10 White Line Brown Eye, Yellow Tail, 2 Riband Wave, 8 Uncertain, 7 Dark Arches, 16 Heart and Dart, Brimstone Moth
21.7.19, Dawlish Warren:- 4 Roseate Tern, 2 Common Tern
Belstone:- 3 Swift, 2 Swallow
Venford Reservoir:- 3+ Little Grebe, Cuckoo ( juv. ), Redstart ( juv. ), Redpoll, 7 Siskin, 3 Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Golden Ringed Dragonfly
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, 10+ Swallow, Lunar Hornet Moth
Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap, 2 Roe Deer, Silver Washed Fritillary, Ringlet,m Small Heath4 Comma, 2 Southern Hawker, 6 Banded Demoiselle
Taw Marsh:- Golden Ringed Dragonfly, 3 Common Blue Damselfly
20.7.19, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY, Roseate Tern ( Dawlish end )
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, 2 Jay
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 30+ Swallow, 3 House Martin, 2 Chiffchaff
Plympton:- Raven, Goldcrest
Plymstock:- 7 Swift, 2 Ringneck Parakeet
19.7.19, Okehampton:- 3 House Martin, 4 Raven
Saltern Cove, Torbay:- 3 Common Sandpiper
Noss Mayo:- Jay
Salcombe:- Mediterranean Gull
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
18.7.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, 16 Crossbill, 3 Siskin
Topsham:- OSPREY
Staverton Bridge:- OSPREY
Fernworthy:- 15 Swallow, 20+ Small Skipper
17.7.19, Cadover:- 4 Sand Martin
Saltern Cove, Torbay:- Common Sandpiper, Whimbrel
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow
Modbury:- 12 Swift, 2 Swallow, 15 House Martin
Lydford:- 12 Swift
Clearbrook:- Raven, Comma, 20+ Gatekeeper, Ringlet, 3 Small Heath
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Exmouth:- Brimstone Moth, Cinnabar, 4 Elephant Hawkmoth, Brown Tip, Yellow Tip, Small Fan Foot, Gold Triangle, Mottled Pug, Small Emerald, Lesser Yellow Underwing, Shoulder Striped Wainscot, Clouded Border, White Line Brown Eye, Common Footman, Riband Wave, Uncertain, Dark Arches, Buff Ermine, Fan Foot, Heart and Dart
16.7.19, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( off Exton Station )
Okehampton:- 5 Swift
Great Torrington:- Swift, Silver Washed Fritillary, Marbled White
Torrington Common:- 7 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, Silver Washed Fritillary, 8 Marbled White, 14 Ringlet
Slapton:- Blackcap, 2 Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 3 Reed Bunting ( 2 m., f. ), Emperor Dragonfly ( m. ), 2 Golden Ringed Dragonfly ( f. ), 5 Beautiful Demoiselle ( 3 m., 2 f. ), Small Copper
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, 2 Swallow, Jay, Roe Deer
River Otter, Budleigh Salterton:- 2 KIngfisher, 4 Swallow, 4 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, 30+ Banded Demoiselle, 3 Blue Tailed Damselfly, 5 Gatekeeper, 4 Comma
Forde Park, Newton Abbot:- Stoat
Kings Tor:- Fox
Harford Bridge, Peter Tavy:- Fox
Older Bridge, Princetown:- Small Skipper, 3 Beautiful Demoiselle, 8 Common Blue Damselfly ( Devonport Leat }
15.7.19, South Huish:- Dunlin, 100+ Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Raven, Sedge Warbler, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( juv. )
Powderham:- OSPREY, 30+ Swift
Okehampton:- 5 Swift, Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 7+ Swallow, Chiffchaff, Comma, Painted Lady, 10+ Ringlet, 4 Gatekeeper, Brimstone Moth, Swallowtail Moth, 7 Large Yellow Underwing, 27 Heart & Dart, 7 Dark Arches, 27 Uncertain, 4 Barred Straw, 2 Dot Moth, Snout, 2 July Highflyer, 5 Elephant Hawkmoth, 4 Riband Wave, 4 Clouded Silver, Coronet, Beautiful Carpet, 2 Double Square Spot, Single Dotted Wave, White Ermine, 3 Buff Ermine, 2 Beautiful Golden Y, 2 Willow Beauty, 3 Common Footman, 2 Rosy Footman, Lackey, 2 Sandy Carpet, Small Rivulet, Scalloped Oak, Flame, Flame Shoulder, Small Angle Shades, 10 Common Rustic, Fan Foot, Toadflax Pug, Smoky Wainscot
Collaton:- Weasel
Exmouth:- Elephant Hawkmoth, Poplar Hawkmoth, Buff Arches, Shoulder Striped Wainscot, Nut Tree Tussock, 39 Heart & Dart, 32 Uncertain, 11 Dark Arches, Common Footman, Lime Speck Pug, Buff Ermine, Large Yellow Underwing, Broad Bordered Yellow Underwing, Clay
14.7.19, Great Torrington:- 5 Swift, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin
Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( off Exton Station )
Cadover area:- Raven, 3 Wheatear, Redstart
Topsham Bridge:- 2 Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail
Torrington Common:- Green Woodpecker, 5 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. ), 10+ Ringlet, 5 Marbled White 3+ Small Skipper
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 2 Jay, Southern Hawker, 2 Small Heath, Comma, Scarlet Tiger Moth
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Hedgehog ( ad., juv. )
Stowford:- 6 Roe Deer
13.7.19, Exe Estuary:- OSPREY ( off Exton Station )
Kingsbridge:- 7+ Swift, 3 Swallow
Vale Down, Lydford:- 5 Swift
Moorshop, Tavistock:- 2 Swallow
Widecombe:- 3 Swallow
Poundsgate:- 2 Swallow
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl ( juv. ), Jay
Broadsands:- 2 Yellow Leg Gull ( juv. ), 7 Mediterranean Gull
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog
Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Chimney Sweeper Moth
12.7.19, Great Torrington:- 2 House Martin
Topsham:- OSPREY ( off Exton ), Spotted Redshank, Common Sandpiper
Bovey Tracey:- 2 Swallow
Shaldon:- 11 House Martin
Great Torrington:- 3 Swift
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay
Okehampton:- 2 Swift, 8 House Martin, 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog
Haytor:- 4 Swift, 2 Swallow, Adder, Painted Lady
Tiverton Canal:- Grass Snake, 3 Emperor Dragonfly, 6+ Black Tailed Skimmer, 2 Beautiful Demoiselle ( m., f. ), Red Eyed Damselfly, 6+ Blue Tailed Damselfly, 6 Large Skipper, 2 Gatekeeper, Common Blue
Exwick:- LARGE TORTOISHELL ( in private garden )
St, Marychurch:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
11.7.19, Beesands:- 4 Mediterranean Gull
North Molton:- 2 Tawny Owl
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swift, 2 Swallow, Chiffchaff
Sidmouth:- 9 Swift, Swallow
Stover Country Park:- Swallow, 12 House Martin, Jay, Siskin, Elephant Hawkmoth ( caterpillar ), 2 Blue Tailed Damselfly
Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, Swallow, 2 House Martin, Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Garden Warbler, Painted Lady, 5 Small Heath, Comma
Exmouth:- Brown Tail Moth, White Satin, Scarce Silver Lines, Silver Y
10.7.19, Exmouth:- 3 Swift
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Painted Lady
Sidford:- 2 Swift
Great Torrington:- Egret sp. ( yellow billed egret over, prob. Great White Egret ), Tawny Owl, 4 Swift, 2 House Martin
Sidmouth / Dunscombe:- 8+ Swallow, 7+ House Martin, Blackcap, Whitethroat, 3 Painted Lady, 14+ Marbled White, 3 Gatekeeper, 4+ Ringlet, Scarlet Tiger Moth
Hatch Bridge area, River Avon:- Kingfisher, 2 Swallow, House Martin, Chiffchaff, Emperor Dragonfly, Broad Bodied Chaser, 5+ Beautiful Demoiselle, 20+ Common Blue Damselfly, 2 Large Red Damselfly, 6 Painted Lady, Marbled White, Gatekeeper, 3+ Ringlet
Torrington Common:- 5 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. ), Large Skipper, Small Skipper, 24 Ringlet, 4 Marbled White
Okehampton:- 10 Swift, 18 House Martin, 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog
Paignton:- Scarlet Tiger Moth
9.7.19, Modbury:- 5 Swift, 18 House Martin
Meldon Reservoir:- 4 Swallow
Sourton Cross:- 2 Swallow
St. Marychurch:- 2 Tawny Owl ( juv. )
Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, 2 House Martin, 2 Mistle Thrush, Blackcap ( m. ), Painted Lady
South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 House Martin, Reed Warbler ( m. ), 4 Painted Lady, Small Heath
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker ( juv. ), Painted Lady, 2 Small Heath
Okehampton:- 5 Swift, 3 Swallow, 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog
Yarner Woods:- Swallow, Raven, 2 Chiffchaff, Roe Deer, 2 Emperor Dragonfly, 30+ Common Blue Damselfly, Silver Washed Fritillary, Gatekeeper
Peak Hill, Sidmouth:- Swift, 6 House Martin, Blackcap, 6 Painted Lady, 2 Marbled White, Silver Y Moth, Rosy Footman, 2 Six Spot Burnet
Central Park, Plymouth:- 2+ White Letter Hairstreak
8.7.19, Slapton:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )
Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove
Sidmouth:- 5 Swift, 3 House Martin
St. Marychurch:- Green Woodpecker ( m. ), 12+ Swift, Blackcap ( m. ), Painted Lady, Cinnabar Moth
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Painted Lady
Great Torrington:- 5 Swift, 2 House Martin, 2 Cinnabar Moth
Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog
Aylesbeare Common:- Blackcap, Common Lizard, 2 Black Tailed Skimmer, Common Blue Damselfly, Green Hairstreak, Painted Lady, 4 Large Skipper, 5 Small Heath, 2 Grayling, Ringlet, Silver Y Moth, Latticed Heath, Snout
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, Ringlet, 2 Gatekeeper, 8 Elephant Hawkmoth, Small Elephant Hawkmoth, Privet Hawkmoth, 20 Large Yellow Underwing, 9 Riband Wave, 2 Buff Tip, 41 Heart & Dart, 18 Dark Arches, Sharp Angled Peacock, 3 Double Square Spot, 6 Flame, Buff Arches, 6 Buff Ermine, 20 Uncertain, Sandy Carpet, Beautiful Golden Y, Clay, 2 Single Dotted Wave, Brimstone Moth, Scalloped Oak, Small Fan Foot, 2 Barred Straw, 4 Willow Beauty, 3 White Ermine, Flame Shoulder, Snout, 2 July Highflyer, 4 Common Rustic, Lychnis, Dun Bar
7.7.19, Saddle Tor:- 2 Raven
Okehampton:- 5 Swift, Swallow
Beesands:- 2 Mediterranean Gull
Hen Tor:- Cuckoo ( juv. ) Wheatear
Emsworthy Mire:- 30 House Martin, 3 Beautiful Demoiselle, 2 Small Skipper, Common Blue, Six Spot Burnet
Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker ( ad., juv. ), 3 Small Heath
Plymstock:- Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
6.7.19, Elburton:- 3 Swift
Sherford:- 4 Swallow
Okehampton:- 5 Swift, 2 Swallow, 4 Raven, Hedgehog
Sidmouth:- 8+ Swift
Clovelly:- 4 Swallow, Chiffchaff, 8 Painted Lady
Soar coast path:- 3 Swift, 4 Swallow, Whitethroat, 10+ Painted Lady, Dark Green Fritillary, Ringlet, 8+ Small Copper, Large Skipper, Marbled White, 10+ Gatekeeper
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Painted Lady, Small Heath, Garden Tiger
5.7.19, Lopwell / Maristow:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Stock Dove, 10+ House Martin, 2 Raven, Blackcap
Ditsworthy Warren:- 2 Grey Wagtail
Sidford:- 5 Swift
Okehampton:- 5 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 2 Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Comma, 2 Painted Lady, 2 Small Heath
Bolberry Down:- 2 Whitethroat, Dark Green Fritillary, 2 Ringlet, Small Heath, Small Skipper, 5+ Painted Lady, Marbled White, 10+ Gatekeeper, Wall Brown
Netton Island, Stoke Point:- 4 Grey Seal ( m., 3 f. )
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
4.7.19, Topsham:- Spotted Redshank ( nr. s/pl. )
Fernworthy Reservoir:- 3 Redstart
Modbury:- Swallow, Golden Ringed Dragonfly
Salcombe:- Mediterranean Gull
Great Torrington:- Swallow, 2 House Martin
Woolfardisworthy ( Woolsery ):- 3 Swift, 11+ Swallow
Horns Cross, N. Devon:- 3 Swift
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, Swallow, Chiffchaff, 2 Privet Hawkmoth, 2 Elephant Hawkmoth, 2 Buff Tip, 26 Heart & Dart, Heart & Club, 7 Buff Ermine, Flame, 11 Large Yellow Underwing, Clay, 2 Beautiful Golden Y, Riband Wave, 2 Mottled Pug, Smoky Wainscot, Lackey, Delicate, 2 Barred Straw, Sharp Angled Peacock, 7 Uncertain, 5 Double Square Spot, Dotted Border Wave, 6 Dark Arches, Brussels Lace
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
3.7.19, St. Marychurch:- 5 Green Woodpecker ( 3 juv. )
Kingsbridge:- 12+ Swift
Yelverton:-House Martin
Princetown:- 12 House Martin
Mary Tavy:- 2 Swallow
Clyst Estuary ( viewing platform ) :- Water Rail, Spotted Redshank, Avocet, 8 Greenshank, 2 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog
Sidbury:- Kingfisher, 4 Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Siskin, Beautiful Demoiselle
Seaton:- Common Lizard, 3 Painted Lady, 2 Marbled White, Large Skipper, Ringlet, Cinnabar Moth, Six Spot Burnet
2.7.19, Modbury:- 12 House Martin
Topsham:- Spotted Redshank ( s/pl. )
Collaton:- 4 Swallow
Sidmouth:- 3 Swift
Postbridge:- 10 Swallow, 3 Raven
Sticklepath:- 2 Swift, 5 Swallow, 2 House Martin
Okehampton:- 2 Swift, 5 Raven, Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Painted Lady, 2 Small Heath, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Exmouth:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Seaton Cliffs:- 2 Marbled White, 2 Large Skipper, Six Belted Clearwing, Riband Wave, Cinnabar Moth, 2 Scarlet Tiger Moth
1.7.19, Great Torrington:- 2 Raven
South Huish:- Little Ringed Plover
Torrington Common:- 3 Swallow, 2 Jay
Exmouth:- Swift
Sidmouth:- 5 Swift, 2 House Martin
Okehampton:- 5 Raven, Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, Chiffchaff, 2 Small Heath
South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 5+ Swallow / House Martin, Garden Warbler, 10+ Ringlet, 3 Marbled White, 4+ Large Skipper
Cadover:- Raven, Redpoll ( m. ), 3 Small Heath, Painted Lady, Beautiful Demoiselle
30.6.19, Tavistock:- RED KITE ( over N. )
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swift, , Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Redstart
Salcombe:- Mediterranean Gull
Slapton:- 3 Sandwich Tern
Great Torrington:- 10 Swallow
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff ( m . ), Privet Hawkmoth, 3 Elephant Hawkmoth, 17 Heart & Dart, 11 Large Yellow Underwing, 3 Riband Wave, Common Carpet, 11 Buff Ermine, Spectacle, 8 Dark Arches, 2 Buff Tip, Flame, Plain Golden Y, Small Fan Foot, Sharp Angled Peacock, Clouded Silver
29.6.19, Kingsbridge:- 8+ Swift
Topsham:- Spotted Redshank ( s/pl. )
Great Torrington:- 4 Swift
Moretonhampstead:- 2 Swift
Sourton:- 6 House Martin
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
Babbacombe:- Tawny Owl, Swift, Garden Warbler ( m. ), Blackcap ( m., ), Grey Seal, Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- 2 Swift, Stock Dove, Jay, Swallow, Painted Lady
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, Chiffchaff ( m. ), Ringlet
Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, Oak Eggar
Totnes:- 16+ Swift, Painted Lady, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Exmouth:- Green Silver Lines, 2 Swallowtail Moth, 18 Large Yellow Underwing, 2 Buff Tip, Buff Ermine, White Satin Moth, Beautiful Hooktip, Common White Wave, Riband Wave, Cinnabar, Silver Y, 12 Heart & Dart, Common Marbled Carpet, Scalloped Oak, Foxglove Pug, Barred Carpet, 16 Dark Arches, 2 Bloodvein, Heart & Club, 3 Bright Line Brown Eye, Snout, Pebble Prominent, Shark, Treble Brown Spot, Grey Pug, Scalloped Hazel, Lychnis, Shuttle Shaped Dart, Poplar Hawkmoth, 14 Elephant Hawkmoth
28.6.19, Topsham / Exe Estuary / Clyst Estuary:- CASPIAN TERN ( ad., ringed in Sweden, 4th June 2016, ring no. K7T ), 2 Little Tern
Seaton Marshes:- Wood Sandpiper
Central Park, Plymouth:- 100 Ringneck Parakeet ( inc. many juv. )
Great Torrington:- 4 Swift, Swallow, House Martin
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 3 Swift, 2 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Raven, 3 Painted Lady, 3 Ringlet, 2 Small Heath
27.6.19, Exe Estuary / River Clyst:- CASPIAN TERN ( ad. )
Rippon Tor:- 2 Raven
Bovey Tracey:- 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin
Moretonhampstead:- 7 Swift
Okehampton:- 8 Swift, 3 Swallow, 10 House Martin, 4 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Roe Deer ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- 20 House Martin, Blackcap, Painted Lady
26.6.19, Plympton:- Raven, Jay, Goldcrest
Vale Down, Lydford:- Swallow
Sourton:- 2 Swallow
Postbridge:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow
Two Bridges:- 4 Swallow
nr. Cadover:- Redpoll ( m. ), Painted Lady, Small Skipper, Blood Vein Moth
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swift, 2 Jay, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Painted Lady
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Whitchurch:- 2 Painted Lady ( Pixies Cross )
25.6.19, Manadon, Plymouth:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet
Bolberry Down:- 10 Swift
Shaugh Bridge:- 2 Grey Wagtail
Shaugh Prior:- 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin
Collaton:- Whitethroat ( m. )
Lynham House, Yealmpton:- Whitethroat
Tavistock:- 12 Swallow ( Longaford Farm )
Vale Down, Lydford:- 2 House Martin
Okehampton:- 5 Raven, 2 Hedgehog
Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Painted Lady
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff, 2 Painted Lady
Seaton Seafront:- 2 Swift, 4 Painted Lady, Large Skipper, Common Blue, Six Spot Burnet Moth
Plympton:- 3 Painted Lady
Slapton:- 5 Painted Lady
24.6.19, West Charleton:- Swift, Whitethroat
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swift, Swallow, Blackcap
Ashburton:- 3 Swift
Whiddon Down:- House Martin
Easton Court, Chagford:- Swallow
Budleigh Salterton:- 6+ Swift, 4 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 10 Painted Lady
Teignmouth:- 2+ Swift, Painted Lady
Okehampton:- 10 Swift, 3 House Martin, 5 Raven, 2 Hedgehog
Torrington Common:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, 3 Painted Lady
Exmouth:- 3 Painted Lady
St. Marychurch:- 4+ Painted Lady
Marldon, Paignton:- 8 Painted Lady
23.6.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Jay, Blackcap
Heavitree, Exeter:- 4 Swift, 6 House Martin
Ermington:- RED KITE ( over )
22.6.19, Plymouth Railway Station:- 60 Ringneck Parakeet
Exminster:- 2 Rose Coloured Starling ( Churchyard / Deepway Lane )
Okehampton:- 3 Raven
Teign Head Farm, River Teign:- 2 Grey Wagtail
Sidmouth:- Swift
Denbury area:- Little Owl, 4 Swift, 6 Swallow, 12 House Martin
Mannamead, Plymouth:- 4 Swift
Torrington Common:- 2 Swallow, Siskin, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. ), 2 Large Skipper
Tolman Stone, Chagford:- 2 Grey Wagtail, 5 Green Hairstreak
Manga Rails, River Teign:- Adder
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
21.6.19, Topsham:- Spotted Redshank ( s,/pl. )
Exminster:- ROSE COLOURED STARLING ( ad., Deeepway Lane )
Modbury:- 3 Swift, 4 Swallow, 8 House Martin, Blackcap
Bellever:- 4 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Redstart
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff
Three Beaches Headland:- 2 Whimbrel
Okehampton:- Swift, Swallow, 3 House Martin, 2 Raven, Hedgehog, Roe Deer ( m. )
Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, 5 Swallow, Large Skipper
20.6.19, Topsham:- Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank ( s,/pl. )
Modbury:- 4 Swallow, 4 House Martin
Great Torrington:- 6+ Swift
Sidmouth:- 16+ Swift
Okehampton:- 5 Raven, Hedgehog
Harbertonford:- Polecat
19.6.19, Topsham:- Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank ( s./pl. ), Greenshank
Ilsington:- 3 Green Woodpecker, 2 Siskin
Trago Mils, Newton Abbot:- 2 Swallow
Bovey Tracey:- 2 Swallow
Okehampton:- 4 House Martin, Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- Stock Dove, Swallow, Jay, Blackcap, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
18.6.19, Cann Woods:- Jay, Blackcap, 5+ Chiffchaff, Siskin
Plympton:- Raven, Goldcrest
Modbury:- Swallow, 5 House Martin
Topsham:- Spoonbill
Okehampton:- 12 Swallow, 5House Martin, 3 Raven
Bellever:- Cuckoo, 5 Swallow
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 4 Swallow, Chiffchaff ( m. ), Goldcrest
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Blackcap, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Slapton:- 2 Roe Deer ( m. )
South Milton:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
17.6.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Churchstow:- Swift, 3 Swallow
Topsham:- Spoonbill
Haytor:- 5+ Wheatear
Topsham Bridge:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, Dipper, 2 Grey Wagtail, 2 Marsh Tit
Heavitree, Exeter:- 6 Swift, 4 House Martin
Bellever:- Tawny Owl, Cuckoo, 3+ Nightjar, Raven, 3 Roe Deer
Noss Mayo:- 2 Roe Deer, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
16.6.19, Holbeton / Flete:- 6 House Martin, 2 Raven, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff
Combeshead Tor:- Cuckoo, 4 Wheatear, Redstart
Salcombe:- Mediterranean Gull, 4 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. )
Slapton:- Sandwich Tern
Aveton Gifford:- Spotted Flycatcher
Ashburton:- Tawny Owl, Swift, 2 Swallow
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Tawny Owl, 5 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. ), Whitethroat, 3 Chiffchaff
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
15.6.19, Berry Head, Brixham:- Great Northern Diver, 300 Manx Shearwater, 2 Storm Petrel, 2 Common Scoter, 30 Puffin, 2 Great Skua, Arctic Skua, 3 Mediterranean Gull
Kingsbridge:- Swift, 5 Swallow, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff
Dartmouth:- Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )
Plymstock:- Swift
Okehampton:- Roe Deer
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
14.6.19, Cranbrook, nr. Exeter:- 2+ BEE EATER ( reportedly present for several days )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff ( m. )
Gara Bridge:- Jay, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap
Topsham:- Spoonbill
West Charleton Marsh:- 6+ Swift, 5+ Swallow, 2 House Martin, 3+ Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting
Beesands:- 2 Mediterranean Gull
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 2 Hedgehog
Noss Mayo:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
13.6.19, The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 5 Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap ( m. ), Whitethroat, Chiffchaff ( m. )
Topsham:- Spoonbill
Noss Mayo:- 6 Swallow ( 4 juv. )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
12.6.19, East Prawle:- Cuckoo
Modbury:- 3 House Martin, Whitethroat
Topsham:- Spoonbill
Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Jay, Blackcap ( m. )
Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve:- 3+ Blackcap ( m. ), 2+ Garden Warbler ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 2 Willow Warbler ( m. )
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, 3 Hedgehog
11.6.19, Topsham:- Spoonbill
Ashburton:- 3 Swift, Raven, Blackcap ( m. )
Beesands:- Balearic Shearwater
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
10.6.19, West Charleton:- 3 Swift
Chillington:- 5 Swift, 3 Swallow
Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Raven, Whitethroat
Slapton:- 20+ Swift, 10+ Swallow
Kingsbridge:- Swift, 2 Swallow, Whitethroat
Topsham:- Spoonbill
Okehampton:- 4 Raven
Lopwell / Maristow:- 2 Stock Dove, 10 House Martin, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Marsh Tit
9,6.19, Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, 3 Swallow, Blackcap, Whitethroat
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, House Martin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Okehampton:- 4 Raven
Saltram, Plym Estuary:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet
Maer Valley, Exmouth:- Ringneck Parakeet, Green Woodpecker
Topsham:- Spoonbill
Ideford Common:- 4 Nightjar
8.6.19, Kingsbridge:- Swift, Swallow, Whitethroat
Ryders Hill:- Cuckoo
Ermington:- 4 Swallow., Spotted Flycatcher
South Allington:- 8+ Swallow, , 2 Whitethroat, 3 Spotted Flycatcher
Plymouth Railway Station:- 60 Ringneck Parakeet ( mainly juv., inc. 3 blue )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swift, 5 Swallow, 2 Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Common Blue
Dartmouth:- Hedgehog, Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Torr Quarry, nr. Kingsbridge:- Weasel
7.6.19, Kingsbridge:- 3 Swift, Swallow
Beesands:- 4 Common Scoter
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff
St. Thomas, Exeter:- 2 Swift
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
6.6.19, Exmouth:- BONAPARTE'S GULL ( 1 s., Shelly Beach )
Postbridge- 4 Swallow
Moretonhampstead:- 2 House Martin
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, 2 House Martin, Hedgehog
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, Chiffchaff ( m. ), Privet Hawkmoth, 13 Treble Lines, 2 Larch Pug, 4 Heart & Dart, 2 Flame Shoulder, Cinnabar, 3 Silver Ground Carpet, 2 Dark Arches, Pale Tussock, Brimstone Moth, 2 Purple Bar, 2 White Ermine, 2 Mottled Beauty
5.6.19, Exmouth:- BONAPARTE'S GULL ( 1 s., Shelly Beach )
Great Torrington:- Swift, House Martin, Siskin
Okehampton:- 4 Raven
Sourton:- Swallow
Princetown:- 2 Swallow
Haytor:- Cuckoo, 2 Wheatear
Topsham Bridge:- Dipper
St. Marychurch:- 2 Swift, Blackcap ( m. ), Cinnabar Moth
4.6.19, Exmouth:- BONAPARTE'S GULL ( 1 s., Shelly Beach / Imperial Ground ), Mediterranean Gull, Sandwich Tern
Colaton Raleigh:- HOOPOE ( in private garden )
Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo, Raven, Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher
Headland Warren:- 2 Wheatear, 3 Whinchat
Beesands:- 8 Manx Shearwater, 12+ Common Scoter
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
Gutter Tor:- Adder
3.6.19, Exmouth:- BONAPARTE'S GULL ( 1 s. ), 6 Brent Goose ( probably pale bellied )
West Charleton Marsh:- 4 Swift, 8 Swallow, House Martin, 2 Blackcap, 2 Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff
Torrington Common:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Jay, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
Kingsbridge:- 7 Swift
Sidbury:- 4 Siskin, Beautiful Demoiselle
Okehampton:- Hedgehog
Seaton:- Roe Deer, Common Blue ( f. ), Garden Tiger Moth, Speckled Yellow
2.6.,19, Hope's Nose:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Manx Shearwater, 10 Common Scoter, Puffin, 2 Mediterranean Gull
Central Park, Plymouth:- 2 Ringneck Paraket ( ad., juv. )
Ham Woods, Plymouth:- Ringneck Parakeet
Totnes:- 3 Swallow, Siskin
Soussons Plantation:- 5 Crossbill
Okehampton:- 4 Raven, 2 Hedgehog
Dartmouth:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
1.6.19, Okehampton:- 4 Raven ( 2 ad., 2 juv. )
Beesands:- 2 Great Northern Diver
Kingsbridge:- Swift, 3 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. )
Fernworthy Reservoir:- Cuckoo, 6 Swallow, 3 Raven, 5+ Mistle Thrush, Redstart ( m. ), 2 Tree Pipit, Garden Warbler, 3 Willow Warbler, Marsh Tit
Exmouth:- 9 Ringneck Parakeet ( Maer Valley, to roost )
Burrator, Middleworth area:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 6 Raven, 2 Redstart, 2 Blackcap
Lopwell Dam:- 12+ House Martin, Blackcap
Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, 4 Swallow, Raven, 3 Whitethroat
Halstock, Okehampton:- 5 Swallow
Cullever Steps, Belstone:- Dipper
Belstone:- Small Copper
31.5.19, Beesands:- 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Common Tern
Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, Swallow
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven
Great Torrington:- Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. ), Siskin ( m. ), Common Blue
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swift, Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff
30.5.19, Venford Reservoir:- 2 Cuckoo, 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 5+ Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 5+ Siskin, Redpoll
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Beesands:- 3 Sanderling
Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, Swallow, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
29.5.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Shaldon:- 30+ House Martin
Combeshead Tor:- 2 Cuckoo, Tree Pipit, Wheatear
Sheepstor:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 4 House Martin, 3 Mistle Thrush, Chiffchaff
Ashburtion:- 3 Swift, Blackcap ( f. )
28.5.19, Slapton:- 6 Dunlin, 400+ Swift, 20 House Martin, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Aveton Gifford:- Swallow, 8+ House Martin
Steer Point:- Stock Dove, 8+ Swift, Swallow, Mistle Thrush
Okehampton:- 3 Raven
Blackingstone Rock:- Redstart
Holwell Tor:- Cuckoo
Emsworthy:- Cuckoo, 5 Swallow, 10 House Martin
Hennock:- 10 Swallow
Great Rock, Hennock:- Raven, Sika
27.5.19, Central Park, Plymouth:- 15 Ringneck Parakeet ( inc. 6+ juv. )
Great Torrington:- 8 House Martin
Challacombe Farm:- Spotted Flycatcher
Tor Royal:- Cuckoo
Two Bridges:- Cuckoo
Lee Moor:- 4 Swallow
Crownhill Down:- Cuckoo, Swallow
Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift, Swallow
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swift, 4 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Venford Reservoir:- 2+ Cuckoo, 5 Swift, 2+ Chiffchaff
Okehampton:- 3 Raven, Hedgehog
26.5.19, Central Park, Plymouth:- 12 Ringneck Parakeet
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Heavitree, Exeter:- RED KITE ( 13:10, over S. ), 2 Swift, 4 House Martin
Sidmouth:- 4 Swift
Great Torrington:- Swallow, 4 House Martin
St. Marychurch:- 2 Swift, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 10+ Holly Blue
25.5.19, Kingsbridge:- 2 Swift
Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 5 Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Redstart ( m. ), Whitethroat ( m. ), 20+ Willow Warbler, 2 Marsh Tit
Exmouth:- 7 Ringneck Parakeet ( Maer Valley )
Totnes:- 3 Swift, Siskin ( f. )
Sheepstor:- Green Woodpecker, 4+ House Martin, 2 Wheatear
Dartmouth:- 4+ Whitethroat
Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, Swallow, 4 House Martin
Torrington Common:- 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, Garden Warbler, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Hebrew Character Moth, 3 Flame Shoulder, Purple Bar, 6 Treble Lines, 2 Common Marbled Carpet, Clouded Bordered Brindle, Lychnis, Rivulet, Green Carpet, Pale Tussock, Marbled Minor, Dark Barred Twin Spot Carpet, Common Quaker
Barnstaple:- Grass Snake
Okehampton:- 4 Hedgehog
Seaton:- Roe Deer, Common Blue
24.5.19, East Portlemouth:- Marsh Harrier
Ashburton:- 5 Swift, 6 Swallow, 3 House Martin,. Raven, 3 Blackcap, Chiffchaff
South Huish:- 2 Barnacle Goose
Exmouth:- 2 Swift
Great Torrington:- Swift, Swallow, 7 House Martin
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Swift, 3 Hedgehog
Barnstaple:- 2 Grass Snake
23.5.19, Ideford Common:- 3+ Nightjar ( 21:40 )
Aylesbeare Common:- Tawny Owl, Tree Pipit, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler
Ashburton:- 3 Swift
Venford Reservoir:- Cuckoo, Swallow, 3 House Martin, 3 Mistle Thrush, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Redpoll, 4+ Siskin
Exminster Marshes:- 3 Little Gull, 8+ Swift, Swallow, 4 House Martin, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Blackcap ( f. )
Postbridge:- Cuckoo
Bellever:- Cuckoo
Burrator:- 2 Cuckoo, 2 Green Woodpecker, 2 Grey Wagtail
Sidmouth:- 5 Swift
22.5.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Merrivale:- Cuckoo
Meldon:- Swallow
Bridestow:- Swallow
Paignton:- 3 Swift
Wotter:- 2 Green Woodpecker
Knapp Mill:- 2 Swift, 3 Swallow, House Martin, Raven, 2 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher, Beautiful Demoiselle
nr. Cadover:- Cuckoo, Redstart, 3 Willow Warbler, Redpoll, 2 Green Hairstreak
21.5.19, Meavy:- 4 Swift, Swallow, Raven
Grenofen:- 2 Swallow
Broadhempston:- RED KITE ( over N. )
Beardon, Lydford:- Cuckoo
Mary Tavy:- Swallow
Plymstock:- 2 Swift, 3 Swallow
Sidmouth:- 4+Swift
South Brent:- RED KITE ( 12:30, over E. )
Okehampton:- RED KITE, 4 Swift, Hedgehog
Exmouth:- Common Blue
20.5.19, Exminster Marshes:- 3 WHITE WINGED BLACK TERN, Curlew Sandpiper ( Turf Hotel ), Hobby, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler
Noss Mayo:- Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap
Knapp Mill:- 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff
Kingsbridge:- Swift
Venford:- 5 Cuckoo, 2 Spotted Flycatcher, 6 Siskin
Headland Warren:- 3 Cuckoo
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
Sidbury:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 2 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Large Red Damselfly, Silver Ground Carpet Moth
19.5.19, Whitleigh, Plymouth:- 6 Ringneck Parakeet ( over towards Tamerton Foliot )
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( m. )
Bagtor / Bagtor Mire:- Stock Dove, Swallow, Wheatear ( m. ), Garden Warbler ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 2+ Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Siskin ( m., f. )
Totnes:- Spotted Flycatcher
Mannamead, Plymouth:- 2 Swift
Heavitree, Exeter:- 4 Swift, 4 House Martin
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
18.5.19, Dawlish;- Hobby ( over town centre )
Noss Mayo:- 3 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 4 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Saltram, Plym Estuary:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Chiffchaff
Challacombe Farm:- 6+ Swallow, Redstart, Spotted Flycatcher
Backslade Mire:- Cuckoo
Haytor car park:- 20 House Martin
Hemsworthy Mire:- Cuckoo
Rippon Tor Rifle Range:- Cuckoo
Buckland Beacon:- Swallow
Bagtor:- Cuckoo
Ponsworthy:- Cuckoo
Mannamead, Plymouth:- 6 Swift
Heavitree, Exeter:- 6 Swift, 4 House Martin
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, 3 Hedgehog
Princetown:- Stoat
17.5.19, Chudleigh Knighton Heath:- Jay, 6+ Willow Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff
Venford Reservoir:- 3+ Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, 4 House Martin, Tree Pipit, Blackcap, Willow Warbler, 2 Siskin
Powder Mills:- Swallow, 2 Jay, Whitethroat
Challacombe Farm:- Garden Warbler, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler, Redpoll ( m. )
Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, Wheatear, 3 Whinchat, 2 Willow Warbler
Bennets Cross:- Cuckoo, Whinchat, Willow Warbler
Riverford Bridge:- 8+ Swift, Swallow, 3 House Martin
Holwell Lawn, Haytor Vale:- 2 Cuckoo
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Chiffchaff, 5 Hebrew Character Moth, 3 Muslin Moth, Pale Prominent, Common Quaker, Silver Ground Carpet, Dark Barred Twin Spot Carpet
16.5.19, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Whimbrel, 30+ Sanderling
South Huish:- Shoveler ( m. ), 4 Dunlin, Swallow, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Topsham:- 5 Swift
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swift, 9 House Martin
Yealmpton:- 2 Swift
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 4 Swallow, Chiffchaff ( m. )
Dartmeet:- Grey Wagtail
Beltor Corner, Dartmoor:- 2 Swift
Great Torrington:- 3 Swift, 2 Swallow, Siskin
Soussons:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo, 3 Raven, Jay, Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart, 2 Tree Pipit, 5+ Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Chiffchaff, 10+ Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, 2 Crossbill, Siskin, 2+ Roe Deer
South Milton:- 3 Stock Dove, Whitethroat, Fox
Okehampton:- 4 Hedgehog
15.5.19, Brixton:- Swift, Stock Dove, Swallow
Yealmpton:- 4 Swift
Collaton:- Whitethroat ( m. )
Plympton:- RED KITE ( 11:00, over Chaddlewood )
Slapton:- 2 Ringed Plover, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Exe Estuary / Exton Riverfront:- RED KITE ( 13:20, over E. )
Heavitree, Exeter:- 2 Swift, 4 House Martin
Babbacombe:- 2 Swift
Sidmouth:- 5 Swift
Thurlestone Bay:- KENTISH PLOVER ( m.,on beach nr. flats ), 5 Grey Plover
Noss Mayo:- 5 Swift
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Hedgehog
14.5.19, Okehampton:- Raven
Great Torrington:- Swallow, Siskin
nr. Wolfardisworthy:- 2 RED KITE, 5+ Raven
Heavitree, Exeter:- 2+ Swift, 4 House Martin
Matford Pools:- Swift
Slapton:- 4 Swift, 8 Swallow, 3+ Blackcap, 5 Holly Blue
Plympton:- 6+ Swallow, Raven, Chiffchaff, Common Blue
Challacombe:- 2 Cuckoo, 22 Swallow, 10 House Martin, Slow Worm
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Jay, Blackcap ( m. ), Large Red Damselfly
13.5.19, Plympton:- RED KITE ( E. over Colebrook )
Yealmpton:- 2 Swift
Noss Mayo:-Green Woodpecker, Jay, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Stoke / Membland:- 4 Whitethroat
East Portlemouth:- 3+ Swift, 2 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher
South Huish:- Avocet, Swift
Heavitree, Exeter:- 1+ Swift, 4 House Martin
Thurlestone Bay:- 31 Sanderling, Dunlin, Whimbrel, Bar Tailed Godwit, Ringed Plover
Hawks Tor:- Swallow
Exeter:- Swift, 2 Whitethroat
Okehampton:- Raven, 2 Hedgehog
Berry Head:- Holly Blue, 2 Wall Brown
12.5.19, East Portlemouth:- Pied Flycatcher ( f. )
Beesands:- 30+ Whimbrel / Bar Tailed Godwit, 6+ Swift, Wheatear ( f. )
nr. Moretonhampstead:- RED KITE ( over E. )
Mannamead, Plymouth:- 2 Swift
Okehampton:- Swallow, 2 Raven, Common Blue Butterfly
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 7 Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff, 7 Hebrew Character Moth, 3 Muslin Moth, Early Grey, Streamer, Silver Ground Carpet
11.5.19, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Whimbrel
South Huish:- Ruff ( m., nr. s/pl. ), 6 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Raven, Grasshopper Warbler ( m. ), Blackcap, 3 Whitethroat, 4 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff
Whitleigh, Plymouth:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet
Slapton:- 7 Whimbrel, 7 Blackcap, Whitethroat ( m. ), 2 Sedge Warbler, 15+ Reed Warbler, 9 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Bellever:- Cuckoo
Jennycliffe, Plymouth:- 3 Swallow, 2 Whitethroat ( m. )
10.5.19, Slapton:- 5 Whimbrel, 2 Swallow, 3 Blackcap, 5+ Whitethroat, 8+ Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff
Slapton Village:- 6 Stock Dove, 4 Whitethroat
Heavitree, Exeter:- 3 Swift, 4 House Martin
South Huish:- Ruff ( m., nr, s/pl. ), Swallow, Blue Headed Wagtail, Chiffchaff
East Soar:- Spotted Flycatcher
South Milton Ley:- 3 Swallow, 30+ House Martin, 3 Blackcap, Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler, 5+ Reed Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, Spotted Flycatcher, Reed Bunting
Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Whimbrel
9.5.19, Saltern Cove, Paignton:- 2 Whimbrel
Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill
Powderham Marshes:- Little Gull, 4 Swift
Noss Mayo coast path:- Whitethroat ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- 4 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. )
Newton Abbot:- 2 Swift
Great Torrington:- 2 Swift, 2 House Martin, Siskin
Emsworthy Mire:- 2 Cuckoo ( m. ), 3 Willow Warbler
South Huish:- 2 Barnacle Goose, Ruff ( m., nr, s/pl. )
8.5.19, Thurlestone Bay:- 31 Manx Shearwater, 2 Balearic Shearwater, 8 Whimbrel, Puffin, 5 Great Skua, Arctic Skua, 3 Pomarine Skua, 2 Mediterranean Gull, Common Tern, 18 Sandwich Tern
South Huish:- 6 Whimbrel
Yealmpton:- 3 Swallow, House Martin, Whitethroat
Central Park, Plymouth:- 60 Ringneck Parakeet ( around Barn Park entrance )
Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill, Garganey ( m. ), Little Gull
Slapton:- probable PURPLE HERON ( dropped into reeds nr. bridge ), 2 Whimbrel, 100+ Swift, 80+ Swallow, 200+ House Martin, 3 Blackcap, 5+ Reed Warbler, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff
Heavitree, Exeter:- 4 House Martin
7.5.19, Central Park, Plymouth:- 50 Ringneck Parakeet
Slapton:- PURPLE HERON, 3 Whimbrel, Sandwich Tern, 5 Swallow, House Martin, 4+ Blackcap, 510+Whitethroat, 20+ Reed Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, Raven, 3 Whitethroat
Nattor:- Cuckoo, 2 Wheatear, 3 Willow Warbler
Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Sand Martin
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )
Puslinch:- Jay
Collaton:- 2 Swallow, Whitethroat
Plympton:- 5 House Martin, Chiffchaff, 3 Siskin
Hopes Nose, Torquay:- Swallow, Whitethroat
6.5.19, Central Park, Plymouth:- 7 Ringneck Parakeet
Heavitree:- 2 House Martin
Slapton:- 30 Swift, 2 Swallow, 15 House Martin, 5 Blackcap, 5 Whitethroat, Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Paignton:- Cuckoo ( m., Clennon Woods )
South Huish:- 2 Barnacle Goose
Bennets Cross / Challacombe Farm:- 2 Cuckoo, 6+ Swallow, 6+ House Martin, Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, 4 Willow Warbler
Great Torrington:- 3 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. ), Siskin
Cadover:- 2 Cuckoo, 4 Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear, 2 Willow Warbler
5.5.19, St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Swift, 3 Swallow, 2 House Martin, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff
Great Torrington:- 4 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. )
Slapton:- 2 Whimbrel, 3 Swallow, Wheatear ( f. ), 8 Whitethroat, 7 Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Exminster Marshes:- Egyptian Goose, Whimbrel, 4 Hobby, 10 Swift, 10 Swallow, Whitethroat, 3 Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler
Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. )
Noss Mayo coast path:- 2 Swallow, House Martin, Raven, 3 Whitethroat
Powderham Marshes:- Little Gull, 6+ House Martin, Sand Martin
Lydford:- RED KITE
Exbourne:- Swift, 4 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 2 Siskin ( m., f. )
4.5.19, Whitleigh Woods, Plymouth:- 4 Ringneck Parakeet
Causton:- 5 Swallow
Rowden:- House Martin, Whitethroat
Modbury:- 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin
East Soar:- Yellow Wagtail
Noss Mayo coast path:- Swallow, 3 Raven
St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl
Great Torrington:- 2 Swallow, 3 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. ), Goldcrest
Paignton:- 3 Swallow
Cadover area:- 2 Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, Raven, 4 Wheatear, Redstart ( m. ), Whinchat ( m. ), Blackcap, Garden Warbler ( m. ), Grasshopper Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Torrington Common:- 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), Holly Blue
Three Beaches Headland, Torbay:- Small Copper
3.5.19, Kingsbridge:- Swift, Stock Dove, 2 Swallow
Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Whimbrel, 2 Sandwich Tern, 5 Swallow, 4 Blackcap, 5+ Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting
Noss Mayo / Revelstoke Drive:- 3+ Swallow, 2+ House Martin, Raven, , Wheatear ( m. ), 3 Whitethroat
Great Torrington:- 2 House Martin
Shaldon:- Blackcap ( m. )
St. Marychurch:- 3 Swift, 2 Blackcap ( m. )
Broadhempston:- RED KITE ( over community woodland )
Crownhill Down area:- Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, 2 Wheatear ( f. ), 2 Tree Pipit ( m. )
Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, 3 Swallow, 4 Whitethroat, Roe Deer
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 4 Swallow, House Martin, Chiffchaff, 4 Muslin Moth, 5 Hebrew Character, Early Grey, Common Quaker, Flame, Shoulder Stripe
East Allington:- Mink
2.5.19, Powderham Marshes:- Little Gull, 7 Stock Dove
Exminster Marshes:- Whimbrel, 50+ Swift, 4 Swallow, 3 Whitethroat, 4+ Sedge Warbler, 8+ Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting
Ipplepen:- 2 House Martin, Jay
Trendlebeare:- 2 Swift, Raven, Mistle Thrush, Redstart, 2 Tree Pipit, 3 Garden Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Redpoll
Yarner Woods:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Redstart, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 5+ Pied Flycatcher
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 3 Mistle Thrush, 4+ Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff ( m. )
Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo, Redstart, 3 Wheatear
Soussons Plantation:- Cuckoo, Raven, Jay, 2+ Mistle Thrush, 2 Redstart ( m. ), 2 Tree Pipit ( m. ), 5 Blackcap, Garden Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 12 Willow Warbler ( m. ), Crossbill, 3+ Siskin, 2 Redpoll, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Headland Warren:- Cuckoo, 4 Wheatear, Whinchat ( m. )
Venford Reservoir:- 4 Cuckoo, Swallow, Tree Pipit, Redpoll
Heathfield:- 20 Swallow
Great Torrington:- 2 Swallow,2 House Martin, Goldcrest
Netton:- Whitethroat ( m. )
Wembury:- 8+ Whimbrel, Ringed Plover, Blackcap ( m. ), 25+ Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, Cream Spot Tiger Moth
1.5.19, Plympton:- 5 Swallow, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
Ilsington:- 30 House Martin, 2 Siskin ( m., f. )
Collaton:- 2 Swallow
Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET
Powderham Marshes:- Little Gull
Princetown:- 2 Cuckoo
Plymstock:- 2 Ringneck Parakeet, 3 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- Cuckoo, Blackcap ( m. ), Holly Blue
30.4.19, Cadover:- 2 Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, Sand Martin, 3 Raven, Mistle Thrush, 4 Wheatear, Redstart ( m. ), Blackcap, Grasshopper Warbler, 4+ Willow Warbler
Slapton:- 2 Sandwich Tern, 4 Swift, 2 Swallow, 6 House Martin, 5 Whitethroat, 7+ Reed Warbler
Broadsands:- Whimbrel, 2 Wheatear
Saltram, Plym Estuary:- Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, Little Gull ( ad., s/pl., with Black Headed Gulls nr. Blaxton Meadow ), 3+ Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Jay, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Modbury:- 2 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- Jay, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Yarner Woods:- 2 Redstart, 3 Tree Pipit, 4 Garden Warbler, 6 Pied Flycatcher
Goodameavy:- Green Woodpecker, 20+ Swallow, 2 Raven, 2+ Redstart, 4+ Willow Warbler
Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- Ringneck Parakeet
Crownhill Down area:- Hobby, 4 Cuckoo ( m. ), Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, Jay, 3 Tree Pipit ( m. ), 4 Wheatear
29.4.19, Slapton:- Red Throated Diver, 50+ Swallow, 3 Sand Martin, 2 House Martin, 3 Whitethroat, 5+ Reed Warbler, Chiffchaff
Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, Swallow, Raven, Whitethroat
Modbury:- 4 Swallow, 2 House Martin, Whitethroat
Whitleigh, Plymouth:- Ringneck Parakeet
Woolacombe:- of interest, presumed escape Pied Crow
Princetown:- Cuckoo
Burrator:- Cuckoo, Redstart, 2 Tree Pipit
28.4.19, Cadover:- Whimbrel, 3 Cuckoo, 2 Swallow, 2 Wheatear, Willow Warbler
Crownhill Down:- Wheatear, 2 Tree Pipit ( m. )
Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 9 Ringneck Parakeet
27.4.19, Westward Ho!:- DARK EYED JUNCO ( Slate Coloured Junco , in garden of 79 Atlantic Way, access from 10:00-17:00, use main car park, do not park on road, donations to The Otter Trust, 1st record for Devon )
Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, Garganey ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Beesands:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Common Scoter, Pomarine Skua
26.4.19, Westward Ho!:- DARK EYED JUNCO ( Slate Coloured Junco , in garden of 79 Atlantic Way, access from 10:00 27.4 if bird is still present, use main car park, do not park on road, donations to The Otter Trust, 1st record for Devon )
Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, Garganey ( m. )
Trendlebeare:- Garden Warbler
Challacombe Farm:- Cuckoo, Redstart
Headland Warren:- Whinchat
Broadsands:- 3 Whimbrel
Modbury:- Swallow, House Martin
25.4.19, Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET
Three Beaches Headland, Torbay:- Whimbrel, 3 Common Sandpiper
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Swallow, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff
Beesands:- Great Northern Diver, Great Skua
Soar Mill Valley:- Swallow, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 3 Whitethroat, 2 Roe Deer
24.4.19, Plympton:- Raven, Siskin, Goldcrest
Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET, Swift
South Huish:- 10 Teal, 13 Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, Stock Dove, Swallow, Whitethroat, 2 Sedge Warbler
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Brixton:- 2 Swallow, House Martin
23.4.19, Slapton:- 19 Whimbrel, 4 Swallow, Grasshopper Warbler ( briefly, nr. Bridge ), 4 Whitethroat, 7 Reed Warbler
Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET
Buckfastleigh:- RED KITE
Princetown:- 2 Cuckoo ( m. ), 2 Wheatear
Yarner Woods:- Redstart, 2 Pied Flycatcher
Trendlebeare Down:- 2 Cuckoo, Garden Warbler
Emsworthy:- 4 Cuckoo
Branscombe:- Raven, 3 Blackcap, Whitethroat, Roe Deer
22.4.19, Cadover:- OSPREY ( 08:45, over towards Burrator ), 2 Goosander, Green Woodpecker, 2 Cuckoo, 5 Swallow, 4+ Sand Martin, Redstart ( m. ), 8+ Wheatear, Grey Wagtail, Garden Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff, 18+ Willow Warbler
Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET
Lopwell / Maristow:- 3 Common Sandpiper, 3 Swallow, 4 House Martin, 4 Blackcap, 2 Willow Warbler
Noss Mayo:- Raven, Jay, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff ( m. )
Start Point:- Short Eared Owl
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Swallow, Raven, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Holly Blue,
21.4.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Great Northern Diver, 4 Common Scoter, 3 Whimbrel, Common Sandpiper, 20+ Swallow, 10+ Sand Martin, 20+ House Martin, 6+ Blackcap, 8+ Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, 10+ Reed Warbler, 6+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Haytor:- Cuckoo ( m. ), 3 Wheatear
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
Exminster Marshes:- 2 CATTLE EGRET
20.4.19, Whitleigh, Plymouth:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet
Slapton:- 11 ( presumed ) Whimbrel, 2 Swallow, 6 Whitethroat, 7 Reed Warbler, Reed Bunting ( m. )
N. of Venford Reservoir:- Cuckoo, 10 Tree Pipit, 3 Redstart, 18 Willow Warbler, 4 Redpoll
Smeatharpe Aerodrome:- Whitethroat
Noss Mayo:- Jay, 3 Blackcap, 3 Chiffchaff
Dartington Hall:- 4 Goosander, 6+ Swallow, 2 Dipper, Mistle Thrush, 5+ Blackcap, 2+ Chiffchaff
Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, 6 Swallow, Dipper, 4 Siskin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Great Torrington:- Swallow
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 3 Swallow, 2 Raven, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, 15 Hebrew Character Moth, 5 Common Quaker, Water Carpet, 2 Streamer, Ruby Tiger, V-Pug, 4 Foxglove Pug, Shoulder Stripe, 2 Dotted Border, Mottled Grey, 2 Early Tooth Striped, Spruce Carpet
19.4.19, Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, Whitethroat
Great Torrington:- House Martin
Exminster Marshes:- CATTLE EGRET, Avocet, 3 Dunlin, 6 Whimbrel, Swallow, 3 House Martin, 6 Sand Martin, 4 Sedge Warbler, 4 Reed Warbler, 2 Willow Warbler, 6 Reed Bunting
Powderham Marshes:- Little Gull ( ad. )
Ilsington / East Lounston / Liverton:- Tawny Owl, 2 Green Woodpecker, 8+ Swallow, Raven, Mistle Thrush, Siskin, 23 Blackcap ( m. ), 7 Chiffchaff
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff
East Soar:- HOOPOE ( nr. pond below East Soar Farm )
Appledore:- OSPREY ( over R. Torridge )
Dewerstone ( Wigford Down ):- 2 Cuckoo, Wheatear ( m. ), 2 Tree Pipit ( m. ), 2 Redstart ( m. ), Blackcap ( m. ), 15 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting
Gara Bridge:- Firecrest ( 100m N. of bridge )
Slapton:- 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Sandwich Tern, 20+ Swallow, Sand Martin, 4 Jay, 3 Blackcap, 5+ Whitethroat, 8+ Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting, Fox
Venford Reservoir:- Goosander ( f. ), 2 Cuckoo, Swallow, 8 Blackcap, Common Lizard
18.4.19, Fernworthy Reservoir:- Swallow, Redstart, Tree Pipit, Siskin, Pied Flycatcher ( in woods below dam )
Powderham Marshes:- Green Sandpiper, Little Gull ( ad. )
Kingsbridge:- 4 Swallow, Chiffchaff ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- 2 House Martin, Blackcap ( m. )
Teignmouth:- Swallow
Heavitree, Exeter:- 2 House Martin
Bovey Tracey:- 4 House Martin, 2 Marsh Tit ( woodland N. of Parke )
Torrington Common:- Swallow, Raven, Siskin, 3+ Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Comma, Holly Blue
17.4.19, Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Swallow, 2 Raven, Wheatear, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. ), 6+ Willow Warbler ( m. ), Reed Bunting
Brixton:- 2 Swallow, House Martin, Willow Warbler
Aveton Gifford:- Red Leg Partridge
Noss Mayo:- Raven, 3 Blackcap ( m. ), 4 Chiffchaff ( m. )
Sharkham:- Whimbrel, Whitethroat, 3+ Blackcap
Start Point:- 2 Wheatear, Grasshopper Warbler ( reeling nr. car park )
Ilsington:- 3 Swallow, House Martin, 2 Siskin, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
Sidbury:- Red Leg Partridge, Green Woodpecker, 18 Swallow / House Martin, 4 Siskin, 3 Blackcap
Andrew's Wood, nr. Loddiswell:- Tawny Owl, 2 Jay, Holly Blue
West Charleton Marsh:- 2+ Blackcap, 4+ Chiffchaff, Holly Blue, Painted Lady
16.4.19, Powderham Marshes:- Green Sandpiper, Little Gull ( ad., also of interest, Snow Goose )
Plympton:- 4 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. )
Halwell:- 6+ Swallow, 2 Raven
Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Redstart, Tree Pipit, Siskin, 2+ Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff, 6+ Willow Warbler, Pied Flycatcher
Saltram:- 6 Ringneck Parakeet ( nr. café )
Flete:- 2 Mistle Thrush
Noss Mayo:- 2 Swallow, Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail, 2 Chiffchaff
Stibb Cross, nr. Great Torrington:- 2 Swallow
15.4.19, Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Swallow
Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, Raven
Thurlestone Bay:- 2 GARGANEY ( m., f. ), 40 Manx Shearwater, 2 Shoveler, 6 G14 Black Tailed Godwit, 6 Whimbrel, 64 Sandwich Tern, Swallow
South Huish:- 18 Teal, 21 Black Tailed Godwit, Bar Tailed Godwit, 7 Whimbrel, 3 Dunlin, 10 Ringed Plover, 30 Swallow
14.4.19, Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 12 Manx Shearwater, 27 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, 2 Great Skua, 20 Sandwich Tern, Swallow
Kilmington:- escaped Kookaburra ( beside A35, presumably from the nearby Axe Valley Bird & Wildlife Park who hold this species )
East Prawle:- Wheatear, 2 White Wagtail
Plymouth:- 6 Swallow ( over North Hill )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff
East Portlemouth:- Hobby, 20+ Swallow, 3 House Martin
Maer Valley, Exmouth:- 3 Ringneck Parakeet
13.4.19, Appledore:- OSPREY ( over R. Torridge )
Hen Tor:- 3 Wheatear
Noss Mayo:- 4 Blackcap ( 3 m., f. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
Slapton:- 3 RING NECK DUCK ( 2 m., f.), Great Northern Diver
Dartmouth:- Black Redstart ( m. ), 3 Chiffchaff
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Swallow, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), Goldcrest, Hedgehog
12.4.19, Slapton:- 3 RING NECK DUCK ( 2 m., f.), 2 Little Grebe, 40+ Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall, , 4 Sandwich Tern, Swallow, Sand Martin, 4 Blackcap, 3 Reed Warbler, 8+ Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting
Slapton Village:- 4 Stock Dove
Yarner Woods / Trendlebeare:- Mandarin, Siskin, Tree Pipit, 2 Willow Warbler, 3 Pied Flycatcher
Noss Mayo:- 2 Jay, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff ( m. )
Ilsington:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Mistle Thrush, 2 Siskin ( m., f. ), Blackcap ( m. ), Roe Deer, Hedgehog
11.4.19, Emsworthy Mire:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, Swallow, Raven, 2 Wheatear, 3 Willow Warbler
Noss Mayo:- Swallow, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
Lopwell / Maristow:- Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove, 2 Swallow, Blackcap, Chiffchaff
Wolfardisworthy:- RED KITE
10.4.19, Emsworthy Mire:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, 2 Raven, Wheatear ( f. ), Chiffchaff ( m. ), 5 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting
Churchstow:- Stock Dove, Swallow, Raven
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Jay, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
9.4.19, Emsworthy Mire:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, Mistle Thrush, 2 Wheatear, Willow Warbler
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 4 Chiffchaff ( m. )
Cadover:- Goosander ( f. ), Green Woodpecker, 2 Sand Martin
Slapton:- 3 Swallow, 3 Sand Martin, 2 House Martin, 2 Raven, Dipper ( Gara Mill ), Willow Warbler
Paignton:- 2 Blackcap ( m. ), Holly Blue
8.4.19, Chillington:- 2 Jay, Mistle Thrush
Slapton:- 3 RING NECK DUCK ( 2 m., f.), Little Grebe, Black Necked Grebe ( s/pl. ), Goldeneye ( m. ), 40+ Tufted Duck, 5 Gadwall, 2 Teal, 6+ Sandwich Tern, 4 Sand Martin, 4 Blackcap, Reed Warbler, 12+ Chiffchaff, 5 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting
Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, Grey Wagtail
Emsworthy Mire:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE, Wheatear
Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Sand Martin, 2 Wheatear
Berry Head:- 2 Swallow, Redstart ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, Jay, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
Thurlestone Bay:- OSPREY ( 10:20, landfall Bolt Tail ), 2 Great Northern Diver, 12 Black Throated Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, 165 Manx Shearwater, 96 Common Scoter, 4 Great Skua, 2 Mediterranean Gull, 12 Sandwich Tern, 4 Common Tern, 10 Swallow, 2 House Martin
Yarner Woods:- Mandarin, Blackcap ( m. ), 3+ Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler ( m. ), Siskin ( Trendlebeare )
Ilsington:- 2 Swallow, Jay, Mistle Thrush ( m. ), Blackcap, 3 Siskin
River Otter:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Wheatear, Blackcap, Comma
Lopwell / Maristow:- Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Blackcap, 7 Chiffchaff, Stoat
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff ( m. ), 13 Hebrew Character Moth, 6 Common Quaker, Water Carpet, Streamer, Early Grey, Oak Beauty, 2 Clouded Drab, 2 V Pug, 4 Small Quaker
7.4.19, Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Black Throated Diver, 21 Sandwich Tern, 4 Common Tern, 2 Swallow, 7 House Martin
South Huish:- 25 Black Tailed Godwit
Exe Estuary:- OSPREY
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
Woolfardisworthy:- RED KITE ( over N. )
Emsworthy Mire:- GREAT GREY SHRIKE ( 200yds. N. of barn )
Exmouth:- OSPREY ( over, 15:25 )
Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Roe Deer
6.4.19, Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET
Slapton:- 3 RING NECK DUCK ( 2 m., f., N. of Stokeley Bay ), Goldeneye, Grey Plover, 4 Sandwich Tern, 500 Sand Martin, House Martin, Wheatear ( m. ), Reed Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting ( m., f. )
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
Exmouth:- 2 Swallow, Holly Blue, Comma
5.4.19, Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Swallow, Wheatear
Dart's Farm, Topsham:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( earlier seen at Goosemoor & Exminster Marshes )
Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, 16 Manx Shearwater, 92 Common Scoter, Whimbrel, 43 Sandwich Tern, Swallow
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Hopes Nose:- 6 Manx Shearwater, 8 Sandwich Tern
Powderham:- OSPREY ( 13:00 )
4.4.19, Collaton:- RED KITE ( 12:30 )
Slapton:- 3 RING NECK DUCK ( 2 m., f. ), Red Necked Grebe, 2 Teal, 4+ Gadwall, Goldeneye ( m. ), 10+ Tufted Duck, 6 Sandwich Tern, 5+ Swallow, 500 Sand Martin, Jay, 2 Blackcap, 2 Reed Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest
South Huish:- 15+ Teal, 16+ Black Tailed Godwit, Little Ringed Plover, 3 Wheatear ( m. ), 3 Water Pipit
Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 2 Manx Shearwater, 2 Common Scoter, Arctic Skua ( dark phase )
South Milton:- Short Eared Owl
East Prawle:- Ring Ouzel ( m., nr. pond )
Lopwell / Maristow:- Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Stock Dove, Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Hedgehog
3.4.19, Slapton:- 3 RING NECK DUCK ( 2 m., f., Torcross ), GARGANEY ( m., Ireland Bay ), Scaup, 30+ Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall, 3 Sandwich Tern, 2 Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, 400+ Sand Martin, 6+ Blackcap ( m. ), Reed Warbler ( Ireland Bay ), 10+ Chiffchaff, 3 Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting
Stokenham:- RED KITE
Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, Blackcap ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 3 Chiffchaff ( m. )
South Huish:- 3 RED KITE, 6+ Teal, Little Ringed Plover, 25 Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Water Pipit
Beesands:- 100+ Swallow, 50+ Sand Martin
Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Black Throated Diver
Topsham:- 2 Greenshank, 50 Sand Martin
South Milton:- Stoat
2.4.19, Dawlish Warren:- RED RUMPED SWALLOW ( over main pond ), Green Woodpecker, 2 Sand Martin, 3 Chiffchaff
Torquay:- RED KITE ( 12:00 )
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
Slapton:- 3 RING NECK DUCK ( 2 m., f., Torcross ), Sandwich Tern, 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 5 Chiffchaff, 2 Willow Warbler
Exminster Marshes:- RED KITE
Ilsington:- Stock Dove, 5 Swallow, Siskin ( m. )
South Huish:- 9+ Teal, Avocet, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, Wheatear ( m. ), 2 Water Pipit ( nr. s/pl. )
Budleigh Salterton:- 2 Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaff
1.4.19, Exmouth Seafront:- Sandwich Tern
Maer Farm, Exmouth:- Ringneck Parakeet, 2 Green Woodpecker
Wembury:- Redstart ( m., nr. church )
Plympton:- Raven, 2 Siskin
Gara Bridge:- Dipper, 2 Chiffchaff
Seaton Marshes:- 2 Greenshank, Wheatear, 3+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting
Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker
31.3.19, North Molton:- RED KITE ( 10:05, high over )
Noss Mayo:- Jay, Blackcap ( f. ), 3 Chiffchaff ( m. )
Barnstaple:- OSPREY ( over N. )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 29 Hebrew Character Moth, 2 Oak Beauty, 2 Early Grey, 2 Powdered Quaker, 20 Common Quaker, 8 Small Quaker, 2 Twin Spot Quaker, 2 Clouded Drab
30.3.19, nr. Moretonhampstead:- RED KITE ( 11:30 )
Matford Pools:- 2 CATTLE EGRET
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Swallow, Raven, Mistle Thrush ( m. ), Blackcap ( f. ), 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), Hedgehog, 2 Orange Tip
River Dart, Dartington Hall:- 3 Goosander ( m., 2 f. ), Dipper, Mistle Thrush, 3 Blackcap, 6+ Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Orange Tip
St. Marychurch:- Wall Brown
29.3.19, Slapton:- Black Necked Grebe, Scaup, 4 Goldeneye
Cadover:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, 2 Reed Bunting ( m. )
Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, 2 Grey Wagtail
Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, Raven, Cirl Bunting
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), Common Lizard
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Blackcap ( f. ), 4 Chiffchaff ( m. ) , Hedgehog
28.3.19, Riverford Bridge:- 2 Goosander ( f. )
Dawlish Warren:- Little Grebe, Shoveler, 2 Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff, Cirl Bunting ( m. )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl, Chiffchaff ( m. )
Lopwell / Maristow:-3 Goosander ( 2 m., f. ), Common Sandpiper, 2 Raven, Blackcap, 4 Chiffchaff
27.3.19, Chelston, Torquay:- RED KITE ( 14:50, over )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven ( coast path ), Blackcap ( f. ), 3 Chiffchaff ( m. )
Teigngrace:- 6+ Sand Martin
Aveton Gifford:- 3 Greenshank, Black Tailed Godwit, Grey Wagtail
Haytor Quarry:- Wheatear ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff ( m. )
Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Siskin, Chiffchaff
Yarner Woods:- RED KITE ( 14:30, over N. ), 1+ Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, 5 Raven, Redpoll, 10+ Siskin, 2 Marsh Tit, 2 Chiffchaff, 6 Peacock, 4 Brimstone
Budleigh Salterton:- 2 Roe Deer
26.3.19, River Plym, Riverside Valley Caravan Park:- 2 Mandarin ( m., f. ), Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff ( m. )
Slapton:- 3 RING NECK DUCK ( 2 m., f., nr. Torcross hide ), Wheatear
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush ( m. ), Blackcap ( f. ), 5 Chiffchaff ( m. )
Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap, Small Tortoishell, 2 Brimstone
Yarner Woods:- 2 Mandarin ( m., f. ), Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Redpoll, Siskin, 6+ Chiffchaff, 10+ Brimstone
25.3.19, Lower Compton, Plymouth:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Slapton:- 2 GARGANEY ( m., landed middle Lower Ley ), 3 RING NECK DUCK ( 2 m., f. ), Great Northern Diver ( Strete Gate ), Little Grebe, Pochard ( m. ), 30+ Tufted Duck, 2 Gadwall, 3+ Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 8+ Cetti's Warbler, 5+ Chiffchaff, Reed Bunting, 4 Cirl Bunting
Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove
Bowcombe Creek:- Greenshank, 3 Raven, Goldcrest
Aveton Gifford:- 4 Greenshank, Raven, Chiffchaff
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
Plymbridge:- 2 Mandarin ( m., f. ), Mistle Thrush
Kitley:- Chiffchaff
Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker, Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin, 2 Chiffchaff, Small Tortoishell
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff ( m. ), 40 Hebrew Character Moth, 7 Early Grey, 2 Powdered Quaker, 4 Common Quaker, Small Quaker, Twin Spot Quaker, Clouded Drab
St. Marychurch:- Hummingbird Hawkmoth
24.3.19, Great Torrington:- Siskin
Slapton:- RED KITE ( over Torcross ), 2 Red Throated Diver, Red Necked Grebe, 8 Tufted Duck, Scaup ( m., Lower Ley, Torcross ), Wheatear, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff
Beesands:- Gadwall, 2 Teal, 3 Pochard, 20+ Tufted Duck, 2 Cetti's Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Reed Bunting
Noss Mayo:- 3 Chiffchaff ( m. )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Grey Wagtail, Chiffchaff
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
Wembury:- 6 Chiffchaff, Orange Tip, 3 Peacock
Clennon Woods, Paignton:- Brimstone, Peacock
23.3.19, Plymbridge:- Goosander ( f. ), 3 Mandarin ( 2 m., f. ), Raven, Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit.
Estover, Plymouth:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Roadford Reservoir:- Pink Footed Goose
Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, Grey Wagtail, Marsh Tit
Gara Bridge:-Dipper
East Soar:- 2 Wheatear, Cirl Bunting
22.3.19, Topsham:- 3 GARGANEY, 3 Greylag, Marsh Harrier, Avocet, Green Sandpiper, Kingfisher, 4 Sand Martin
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Jay, Chiffchaff
South Huish:- 30+ Teal, Black Tailed Godwit, Water Pipit, 2 Rock Pipit, Chiffchaff ( m. )
Radford Lake, Plymstock:- Kingfisher
Riverford Bridge:- 3 Goosander ( 2 m., f. )
Hembury Woods:- Goosander ( f. ), 2 Mandarin, 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, 2+ Mistle Thrush ( m. ), 3 Grey Wagtail
Matford Roundabout:- CATTLE EGRET
Exminster Marshes:- 24 Sand Martin
Broadhempston:- Chiffchaff ( m., Community Woodland )
Newton Abbot:- Peacock Butterfly
21.3.19 Hopes Nose:- Green Woodpecker, Wheatear ( m. ), 2 Chiffchaff
Beesands:- Little Grebe, Scaup ( m. ), 2 Pochard ( m. ), 30+ Tufted Duck, 4 Gadwall, 2 Raven, Cetti's Warbler ( m. ), Chiffchaff ( m. )
Bowcombe Creek:- Greenshank, Kingfisher, Raven, Grey Wagtail
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 3 Little Grebe, 4+ Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap ( f. ), 3 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 4 Cirl Bunting
South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 14 Teal, 25 Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank, Chiffchaff
Kingsbridge:- 2 Blackcap ( f. )
Saltern Cove:- Wheatear, Orange Tip
20.3.19, Cadover:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 5 Raven, Reed Bunting ( m. )
Plympton:- Chiffchaff ( m. ), Goldcrest
Saltern Cove:- 2 Wheatear
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. )
Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, 7 Black Tailed Godwit
19.3.19, Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 2+ Green Woodpecker, Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Redpoll, 2 Marsh Tit
South Huish:- Swallow, Wheatear, Water Pipit
Powderham Marsh:- Gadwall, 3 Green Sandpiper, Ruff
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- 2 Jay
Sidbury:- 2 Roe Deer
18.3.19, Slapton:- 3 Little Grebe, 4+ Water Rail, 8+ Cetti's Warbler, 2 Chiffchaff ( m. ), Reed Bunting, 5 Cirl Bunting
Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, Raven
Berry Head:- Wheatear
Sheepstor Village:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush, Siskin ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. )
East Soar:- Swallow, 2 Wheatear
17.3.19, St. Marychurch:- 2 Blackcap ( m. )
Crownhill Down:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Wheatear
Cadover:- Teal, Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, 2 Reed Bunting
Plymbridge Woods:- 7 Mandarin, Kingfisher, Ringneck Parakeet, Marsh Tit
Plympton:- Dipper ( Tory Brook, Newnham Park ), 4 Siskin
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, 2 Blackcap ( f. )
16.3.19, Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. )
Beesands:- RING NECK DUCK, Scaup, Pochard, Sand Martin
Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( f. )
Topsham:- 10+ Teal, 20+ Wigeon, 8+ Tufted Duck, 4 Pintail, 4+ Shoveler, Avocet, Greenshank, Kingfisher, Stock Dove, Chiffchaff
Exminster Marshes:- 3 Egyptian Goose
Powderham Marshes:- 3 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Green Sandpiper, 50+ Sand Martin ( also of interest, Snow Goose, behind Swans Nest pub )
15.3.19, East Soar:- Wheatear ( m. )
South Huish:- 20+ Teal
Cadover:- Green Woodpecker
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Raven, Blackcap ( f. )
Exton Station:- Mediterranean ( 1 w. )
14.3.19, Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Steer Point:- Green Woodpecker
Matford:- 2 CATTLE EGRET
Kitley Estate:- Kingfisher
13.3.19, Matford:- 2 CATTLE EGRET ( opposite side of road from Matford Pools )
Exminster Marshes:- 3 Sand Martin
Yealmpton:- Raven, Chiffchaff
Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, 2 Greenshank, 30+ Black Tailed Godwit
Noss Mayo:- Raven
Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( f. )
12.3.19, Bickleigh Bridge, River Plym:- 5 Mandarin
Matford:- CATTLE EGRET ( opposite side of road from Matford Pools )
11.3.19, Aveton Gifford:- 3 Greenshank, Grey Wagtail
Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, 2 Raven
Hackney Marshes, Newton Abbot:- 3 Common Sandpiper, Water Rail, 2 Mistle Thrush, Cetti's Warbler
St. Marychurch:- Comma
10.3.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 12 Common Scoter, 30+ Tufted Duck, 2 Water Rail, Raven, 3+ Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap ( m. ), Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting, 2 Cirl Bunting
Slapton Village:- 5 Stock Dove, 3 Raven
Ryders Hill, Dartmoor:- Hen Harrier ( Ringtail )
9.3.19, East Portlemouth:- Wheatear ( m. )
Beesands:- 2 Sand Martin
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, 2 Raven, Blackcap ( f. )
South Efford Marsh, Aveton Gifford:- 2 CATTLE EGRET, Kingfisher
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 3 Little Grebe, Black Necked Grebe, 50+ Tufted Duck, 6 Gadwall, 4 Teal, 3+ Water Rail, 7+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 2 Cirl Bunting ( also Seal sp. on beach )
8.3.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Torcross ), Great Northern Diver, 2 Little Grebe, 20+ Common Scoter, 4+ Water Rail, Raven, 8+ Cetti's Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting, 3 Cirl Bunting
Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, Cirl Bunting
South Huish:- 17+ Teal, 12+ Wigeon, Rock Pipit
Knapp Mill, nr. Aveton Gifford:- 2 Goosander ( m., f., also of interest, Black Swan )
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
Aveton Gifford:- 2 Greenshank, 20+ Black Tailed Godwit
Steer Point:- Green Woodpecker, , 2 Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush
7.3.19, Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, 35 Black Tailed Godwit ( inc. 1 in S/pl. )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven
6.3.19, Modbury:- 100+ Redwing
Kingsbridge:- 40+ Lapwing ( over solar farm )
Estover, Plymouth:- 2 Siskin ( m., f. ), 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest
Noss Mayo:- Raven
Starcross:- 5 CATTLE EGRET
Slapton:- 2 Otter ( swimming across Stokeley Bay
5.3.19, Slapton:- 2 Snipe, Swallow ( over Bridge )
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
Bickleigh, River Plym:- 5 Mandarin
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
4.3.1.19, St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl
Matford:- CATTLE EGRET ( opposite side of road from Matford Pools )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
3.3.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Estover, Plymouth:- 2 Siskin ( m., f. ), 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Goldcrest
Gara Bridge:- 3 Raven, Dipper, Grey Wagtail
Topsham Bridge:- Green Woodpecker , Dipper, 2 Marsh Tit
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, 2 Stock Dove, Chiffchaff
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
Great Torrington:- Tawny Owl
St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl
2.3.19, Okehampton:- Tawny Owl, Raven
Roadford Reservoir:- Pink Footed Goose, 2 Barnacle Goose, 4 Goosander, 3 Goldeneye, 12 Brambling
Bellever:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, Crossbill, 2 Roe Deer
1.3.19, Yarner Woods:- 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, Tawny Owl, Raven, 6+ Redpoll, 3 Siskin, Goldcrest
Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 Little Grebe, 40+ Tufted Duck, 3+ Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, 10+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Reed Bunting, 2 Cirl Bunting, Otter
28.2.19, East Soar:- Wheatear
Plympton:- Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin
27.2.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK
Beesands:- 2 Sand Martin
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Hatherleigh:- 2 Barn Owl
Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, Peacock, Brimstone
26.2.19, Cadover:- Green Woodpecker, 3 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Portworthy:- 2 Little Grebe, 2 Tufted Duck
Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, 10+ Siskin
Noss Mayo:- 4 Raven, Blackcap ( f. )
South Huish:- 2 Barnacle Goose
Gara Bridge:- 2 Dipper
Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter:- Woodcock, Tawny Owl
Belstone:- Chiffchaff
25.2.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Red Necked Grebe, 30+ Common Scoter, 50+ Tufted Duck, 2 Teal, 3+ Water Rail, Common Sandpiper, 3 Mistle Thrush, 8+ Cetti's Warbler, 4 Chiffchaff ( m. ), 3 Goldcrest, 2 Reed Bunting, 3 Cirl Bunting
Slapton Village:- Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Chiffchaff ( m. )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Chiffchaff ( m. )
Yarner Woods:- 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Brimstone, Red Admiral
Cornwood:- Brimstone
24.2.19, Clennon Valley, Paignton:- GLOSSY IBIS ( on playing fields, early a.m. )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Crownhill Downs:- 4 Snipe, 3 Raven
Plympton:- 2 Siskin
Aveton Gifford:- 2 Teal, 2 Greenshank, 40+ Lapwing ( over ), Barn Owl
Ilsington:- Green Woodpecker, Mistle Thrush ( m. ), 2 Siskin ( m., f. )
Dawlish:- Swallow ( over town )
Heathfield Water Treatment Plant:- 2 Chiffchaff, 2 Brimstone
Knapp Mill, Avon Valley:- Barnacle Goose ( with Canada Goose flock ), 50+ Redwing / Fieldfare
Noss Mayo:- 2 Green Woodpecker, 2+ Raven, Blackcap ( f. ), Small Tortoishell
Yarner Woods:- 2 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, 20+ Redpoll, 10+ Siskin, 12+ Brimstone Butterfly
St. Marychurch / Oddicombe:- 2 Raven, Grey Seal, Red Admiral
Torrington Common ( Quiet Possession ):- 2 Raven, Brimstone, Small Tortoishell
23.2.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Exton Marsh:- GLOSSY IBIS ( early a.m. then flew E. )
Exmouth:- 1+ Swallow
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( f. )
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Great Northern Diver, 4 Red Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe ( Lower Ley ), Red Necked Grebe, 33 Common Scoter
Meldon Reservoir:- 3 Dipper, 3 Raven, 2 Fieldfare, 2 Marsh Tit
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- RED KITE ( 12:30, over A381, Woolcombe )
Bellever:- 2 Raven, 4 Roe Deer ( inc. m. )
22.2.19, Plymbridge, Bickleigh:- 7 Mandarin, 3 Raven
Okehampton:- Raven
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Goldcrest
Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey:- Kingfisher, 2 Dipper, 2 Mistle Thrush, Grey Wagtail
Maristow / Lopwell Dam area:- 3 Red Leg Partridge, Common Sandpiper, 20+ Raven, Marsh Tit
21.2.19, Haldon Hill Park:- Green Woodpecker, Brambling ( m., below feeders ), 30+ Siskin
Ideford Common:- 4+ Crossbill, 7 Siskin
Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker ( m. ), Raven, 50+ Redpoll, 5+ Siskin, 3 Marsh Tit
Kingsbridge:- 3 Blackcap ( 2 m., f. )
Goodrington:- Black Throated Diver ( towards Brixham )
Gara Bridge:- Dipper, Grey Wagtail, 2 Siskin
Knapp Mill, Avon Valley:- Barnacle Goose ( with Canada Goose flock )
Roadford Reservoir:- Pink Footed Goose, 2 Barnacle Goose ( with Canada Goose flock, also feral Greylag type ), Goldeneye
Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit, Comma
Alexandra Rd., Plymouth:- dragonfly sp. ( possibly Vagrant Emperor ? )
20.2.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), 2 Black Necked Grebe ( Stokeley Bay ), 60+ Tufted Duck, 7 Pochard, 2 Gadwall, 40+ Common Scoter
Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Tavistock:- Grey Wagtail ( R. Tavy )
19.2.19, Cadover:- 2 Goosander, 2 Teal, Green Woodpecker, 2 Raven, Reed Bunting
Topsham:- GLOSSY IBIS ( from hide, at dawn, no sign later )
Yarner Woods:- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Aveton Gifford:- 5 Greenshank, 35 Black Tailed Godwit
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Jay
Haldon Hill:- Brambling, 4 Siskin
Exminster Marshes:- Kingfisher ( also of interest, presumed escape Snow Goose )
Great Torrington:- Blackcap ( f. )
Bellever:- Roe Deer
18.2.19, Slapton:- Little Grebe, 3+ Water Rail, 20+ Teal, 5 Gadwall, Green Woodpecker, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff ( m. ), 2 Goldcrest, Reed Bunting ( m. ), 3 Cirl Bunting
Slapton Village:- 3 Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Yarner Woods:- 20+ Mandarin, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Jay, 20+ Redpoll, 8 Siskin, 4 Marsh Tit
Bellever:- 2+ Raven, Mistle Thrush, 20+ Siskin, 5 Goldcrest
Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Marsh Tit
Portworthy Mica Dams:- Little Grebe, 10 Tufted Duck, 4 Teal
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
Great Torrington:- Siskin, Blackcap ( f. )
Haldon Forest:- Brambling ( m. ), 50+ Siskin
Aylesbeare Common:- 2 Jay
Powderham Marshes:- 50 Teal, 200+ Wigeon, 10+ Tufted Duck, 6 Stock Dove
Exminster Marshes:- 50 Pintail, 400+ Wigeon, 40 Teal, Lapwing, Chiffchaff ( m. )
Chagford:- Grey Wagtail ( Mill End, R. Teign ), Sika Deer
17.2.19, Broadsands:- GLAUCOUS GULL ( 1w., on rocks ), 2 Red Necked Grebe, 2 Mediterranean Gull
Great Torrington:- Blackcap ( f. )
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
Crane Hill:- 2 Golden Plover
Nun's Cross Farm:- 60 Fieldfare
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Plym Head:- Raven
Stumpy Post Cross, nr. Kingsbridge:- Barn Owl
Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( f., slipway )
Great Torrington:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( f. )
Slapton:- 2+ Water Rail, 3+ Tawny Owl, 4 Cetti's Warbler, Otter ( Higher Ley, from Bridge )
16.2.19, A38, South Brent:- probable Swallow ( over )
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( f. )
Fremington Pill:- GLOSSY IBIS
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Tawny Owl, Stock Dove
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
Gara Bridge:- 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
15.2.19, Okehampton:- 3 Raven
Ideford Common:- Green Woodpecker, 4+ Crossbill
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove
Topsham:- Redwing, Blackcap ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit, Red Admiral
Dartmouth Golf Club:- Brimstone
14.2.19, Ideford Common:- 2 Crossbill ( m., f. ), 3+ Siskin
Topsham:- 400+ Brent Goose ( over ), 50+ Pintail, Pochard ( f. ), 50+ Shoveler, 30+ Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank, Ruff, Snipe, 50+ Lapwing
Exminster Marshes:- Spoonbill, 600+ Wigeon, 100+ Teal, 3 Pintail, 50+ Shoveler, 100+ Lapwing
Starcross Golf Course:- 300+ Brent Goose
Dawlish Warren:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Slavonian Grebe, Green Woodpecker
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. )
Yarner Woods:- 3 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Jay, 40+ Redpoll, Marsh Tit, 2 Red Admiral, Brimstone
13.2.19, Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, 2 Greenshank, 2 Black Tailed Godwit
Lopwell / Maristow area:- 3 Little Grebe, 5 Teal, 2 Common Sandpiper, 20+ Avocet, Red Leg Partridge, 30+ Raven
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Powderham Park:- 2 Egyptian Goose
Plymbridge:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. ), 12 Mandarin ( 6 m., 6 f. )
Bickleigh Bridge, River Plym:- 3 Mandarin ( m. )
East Lyn River:- 2 Goosander ( m., f., upstream from Lynmouth ), Brimstone
12.2.19, Cadover:- 2 Goosander ( m., f. ), 3 Raven
Portworthy Mica Dams:- Little Grebe, 10+ Tufted Duck, 3 Wigeon ( m., 2 f. ), Green Woodpecker
Sheepstor Village:- 60+ Redwing
Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, Jay, 5+ Raven, 4 Mistle Thrush
Great Torrington:- 2 Siskin, 2 Blackcap ( f. )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. )
Exmouth:- Black Redstart ( m., Leeward Court, behnd Shelly Beach )
Okehampton:- 3 Raven
11.2.19, Slapton Village:- 60+ Lapwing, Stock Dove, Mistle Thrush
Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. )
Exmouth:- Black Redstart ( m., Leeward Court, behnd Shelly Beach )
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m ), 5 Little Grebe, Scaup, 2 Goldeneye, 6 Gadwall, 50+ Tufted Duck, 4+ Water Rail, Green Woodpecker, 4+ Cetti's Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest, Firecrest, Reed Bunting, 3 Cirl Bunting, Otter ( Lower Ley, from Bridge )
10.2.19, Kingsbridge Estuary:- Spoonbill ( from pumping station slipway ), 4 Brent Goose, 30+ Wigeon
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, 2 Blackcap ( f )
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
9.2.19, Collaton St. Mary School:- Bittern
Great Torrington:- 2 Siskin, 2 Blackcap ( f )
Kingsbridge Estuary:- Spoonbill ( from pumping station slipway )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Slapton / Start Bay:- RING NECK DUCK, Red Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe ( on Ley ), Red Necked Grebe, Scaup, 6 Pochard, 4 Goldeneye, 57 Common Scoter
8.2.19, Kingsbridge Estuary:- Spoonbill ( from pumping station slipway ), 4 Brent Goose
Collaton St. Mary School:- Bittern ( picked up by RSPCA officer then released in field behind school )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. )
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Blackcap ( f. )
Great Torrington:- 2 Siskin, 2 Blackcap ( f )
Sidmouth:- 3 Purple Sandpiper ( Chit Rocks )
7.2.19, Great Torrington:- 2 Siskin, 2 Blackcap ( f )
Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit ( also of interest, Frog spawn )
Shaugh Lake, Cadover:- 6 Goosander ( 3 m., 3 f. )
Kingsbridge Estuary:- Spoonbill ( from pumping station slipway ), 5 Brent Goose, 50+ Wigeon, Greenshank
Bowling Green Marsh, Topsham:- 2 Water Rail, 3 Knot, 2 Ruff
Dart's Farm, Topsham:- 5 Greenshank, Water Rail, Water Pipit
6.2.19, Haldon:- Woodcock ( out from roost )
Lopwell / Maristow:- 5 Common Sandpiper, 30+ Raven
River Tavy, Tavistock:- Goosander, 2 Dipper
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Estover, Plymouth:- 4 Siskin ( 2 m., 2 f. ), 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Black Tailed Godwit
Ideford Common:- 2 Brambling ( f. ), 4 Crossbill
Plymbridge:- 26 Mandarin, Kingfisher, 3 Dipper
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Blackcap ( f. )
Kingsbridge Estuary:- Spoonbill ( from pumping station slipway )
Great Torrington:- Tawny Owl, 9 Siskin, Blackcap ( f. )
5.2.19, Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Blackcap ( m. )
Plympton:- 8 Siskin
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Great Torrington:- 2 Raven, Siskin
Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 70 Ringneck Parakeet ( inc. 5 blue & 2 olive )
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Noss Mayo:- 15 Redwing, 2 Blackcap ( f. )
River Meavy, nr. Yelverton:- Dipper
Exe Estuary ( from boat trip ):- Great Northern Diver, 50+ Brent Goose, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 3 Eider ( imm. ), 3+ Avocet, 12+ Dunlin
Olderwood, Yelverton:- 2 Roe Deer
4.2.19, Great Torrington:- 2 Siskin
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )
Estover, Plymouth:- 3 Siskin ( 2 m., f. ), 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Exminster Marshes:- Marsh Harrier ( f., between Station Rd. & lagoon )
Mary Tavy:- 20 Lapwing ( also of interest thrush flock of 30, inc. Fieldfare )
3.2.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. )
Okehampton:- 3 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Ashprington:- 200+ Redwing, 50+ Fieldfare
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, 4 Raven
Ilsington / East Lounston:- 18 Lapwing, Stock Dove, 2 Raven, Grey Wagtail, 2 Mistle Thrush, 20+ Redwing, 2 Fieldfare, 3 Siskin
Crimps Cross, nr. Bowcombe Creek:- Barn Owl
Great Torrington:- Blackcap ( f. )
Noss Mayo:- Green Woodpecker, Blackcap ( f. )
Sidmouth Seafront:- 10 Turnstone, Rock Pipit
2.2.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Row Tor:- 2 Raven
Doublewaters, River Walkham:- Goosander ( redhead ), 2 Dipper
Estover, Plymouth:- 2 Siskin ( m., f. ), 3 Blackcap ( 2 m. )
Noss Mayo:- Raven, 2 Blackcap ( f. )
Great Torrington:- Blackcap ( f. )
Totnes:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Brambling ( m. )
Sidbury:- 20 Redwing / Fieldfare
1.2.19, Bowcombe Creek:- Goosander ( f. ), Greenshank
West Charleton Village:- 2 Cirl Bunting
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Black Throated Diver, 3 Little Grebe, 8+ Common Scoter, 4 Water Rail, 3+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest
Noss Mayo:- 3 Blackcap ( m., 2 f. ), Chiffchaff
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- 2+ Blackcap ( f. )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Belstone:- 3 Raven
West Cleave, Belstone:- Snipe
Great Torrington:- 2 Siskin, Blackcap ( f. )
Sidmouth:- 4+ Redwing, 5+ Fieldfare
Fatherford, Okehampton:- 2 Roe Deer
31.1.19, Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
Great Torrington:- 8 Siskin, Blackcap ( f. )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl ( m. ), Blackcap ( m. )
30.1.19, Aveton Gifford:- CATTLE EGRET ( over bridge ), Greenshank, 2+ Black Tailed Godwit
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Flete Estate:- 12+ Wigeon ( with Canada Goose flock )
Ideford Common:- 2 Siskin
Haldon:- 9+ Redpoll ( beside road to Chudleigh )
Knapp Mill, nr. Aveton Gifford:- Barnacle Goose ( with Canada Goose flock )
Bowcombe Creek:- Goosander ( f. ), 2 Greenshank, 2 Stock Dove
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Torr Quarry, nr. Kingsbridge:- Barn Owl
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
29.1.19, West Charleton Marsh:- Brent Goose, 3 Red Breasted Merganser, 10+ Wigeon, Greenshank, Golden Plover ( flock ), Dunlin ( flock ), Chiffchaff
Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
Great Torrington:- Siskin
River Plym:- Dipper
Estover, Plymouth:- 5 Siskin ( 4 m., f. ), 4 Blackcap ( 2 m., 2 f. )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Great Torrington:- Blackcap ( f. )
Sidbury:- Green Woodpecker
28.1.19, Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Greenshank, 5 Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper
Okehampton Camp:- 2 Raven
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit
Bantham Beach:- Sanderling
River Plym:- 2 Dipper
Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 80 Ringneck Parakeet
Great Torrington:- Blackcap ( f. )
27.1.19, Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide ), 7 Greylag, Pochard, 8+ Pintail, 400+ Wigeon, 200+ Teal, 300+ Shoveler, 12 Gadwall, 37 Lapwing, Ruff, 1,000+ Black Tailed Godwit, 20+ Bar Tailed Godwit, Snipe, Chiffchaff
Sheepstor Village:- Green Woodpecker
East Allington:- Barn Owl
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl
Exmouth:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
26.1.19, Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 60 Ringneck Parakeet
River Tavy, Tavistock Town Centre:- Goosander ( m. ), Raven, Dipper
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
North Hallsands:- 30+ Common Scoter
Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide ), 15 Tufted Duck, 6 Gadwall, 100 Lapwing, Ruff
25.1.19, Yarner Woods:- Redpoll
Lopwell / Maristow:- 6 Little Grebe, 3 Common Sandpiper, 40+ Raven
Soar:- Short Eared Owl ( opposite Higher Soar Farm )
Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., from Stokeley hide ), 30 Common Scoter, 50+ Tufted Duck, 2 Goldeneye ( m., f. ), 6 Gadwall, 4+ Pochard, Wigeon ( m. ), Rock Pipit, Peacock Butterfly
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( f. )
24.1.19, Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
Okehampton:- Raven
Plymbridge:- 12+ Mandarin
Burrator:- Raven
Noss Mayo:- Tawny Owl, Blackcap ( f. )
Great Torrington:- 8 Siskin, Blackcap ( f. )
nr. Yealmpton:- Hare
23.1.19, Gutter Tor, nr. Burrator:- 100+ Redwing / Fieldfare, 5 Mistle Thrush
Plympton:- 2 Raven
Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
Matford:- RED KITE ( 15:20, over Devon Motel )
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Jay, Blackcap ( m. )
Brixham:- Black Redstart ( Wishings Rd. )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Vale Down, Lydford:- 10 Fieldfare
River Tavy, below Double Waters:- 2 Dipper, Grey Wagtail
River Walkham, above Double Waters:- Dipper
Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, 2 Greenshank, 20+ Black tailed Godwit, Stock Dove
Dawlish Warren:- 2 Red Throated Diver, Slavonian Grebe, Velvet Scoter, 3 Eider, 6 Sanderling, 6 Bar Tailed Godwit, 4 Cirl Bunting
Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 60 Ringneck Parakeet
22.1.19, Portworthy:- Red Crested Pochard ( f., on rear pool at Mica Dams ), 50+ Teal, Wigeon, 2 Tufted Duck, 3 Raven
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Okehampton:- Tawny Owl
21.1.19, Slapton:- 2 Red Throated Diver, Red Necked Grebe, Black Necked Grebe, 3 Little Grebe, 2 Common Scoter, Kingfisher, 6+ Water Rail, 5+ Cetti's Warbler, 2 Reed Bunting
Thurlestone Bay:- Black Throated Diver, Long Tailed Duck, 22 Common Scoter, 8 Turnstone
Great Torrington:- 2 Raven, 2 Siskin
Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Ideford Common:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Crossbill
Portworthy:- 60+ Teal, 6 Wigeon, 2 Tufted Duck, Raven
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Plymbridge:- 17 Mandarin, 12 Fallow Deer
Steps Bridge, Dartmoor:- 3 Roe Deer
20.1.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Red Necked Grebe, Black Necked Grebe, Little Grebe, 2 Common Scoter, Scaup, 5 Goldeneye, 80+ Tufted Duck, 6 Pochard, 2 Gadwall
Thurlestone Bay:- Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Long Tailed Duck, 15 Common Scoter, 9 Turnstone
Thurlestone:- Brambling ( f., in private garden )
Plymbridge:- 4 Mandarin ( 2 m., 2 f. ), Water Rail
Estover, Plymouth:- 2 Blackcap ( m. ), 4 Siskin ( 2 m., 2 f. )
Torr Quarry, nr. Kingsbridge:- Barn Owl
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Sherford, nr. Plymstock:- 100+ Lapwing
Plympton:- 5 Siskin
19.1.19, Slapton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( Torcross ), RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), Red Throated Diver, 5 Little Grebe, Black Necked Grebe, Red Necked Grebe, Scaup ( Torcross ), 4 Water Rail, 3 Snipe
Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Estover, Plymouth:- 4 Siskin ( 2 m., 2 f. )
Okehampton:- Raven, 3 Reed Bunting ( 2 m. )
Aveton Gifford:- Greenshank, 2+ Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper
Portworthy:- Red Crested Pochard ( f. ), 2 Little Grebe, 69 Teal, 8 Wigeon, 4 Tufted Duck
18.1.19, Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
Thurlestone Bay:- 2 Common Scoter
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, 20+ Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank, Stock Dove
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. )
Great Torrington:- Blackcap ( f. )
17.1.19, Mansands:- Firecrest
Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Darts Farm, Topsham:- 6 Water Pipit, 1+ Redpoll
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
St. Marychurch:- Tawny Owl
16.1.19, Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Cadover:- Goosander ( f., over ), Snipe, 3 Raven, Reed Bunting
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( f. )
Saltram, Plym Estuary:- Yellow Legged Gull ( ad., Blaxton Meadow )
Plympton:- 30+ Lapwing
15.1.19, Estover, Plymouth:- 4 Siskin ( 3 m., f. ), 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Brixton:- 30+ Redwing, 20+ Fieldfare, 2 Mistle Thrush
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Great Torrington:- 2 Tawny Owl, Siskin ( m. ), Blackcap ( f. )
Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush
Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide ), Wigeon
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Great Northern Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 11 Common Scoter, Long Tailed Duck ( f. ), 8 Ringed Plover, 3 Turnstone
14.1.19, Darts Farm, Topsham:- 3 Water Pipit, 4 Reed Bunting
Plympton:- 40+ Lapwing, 2 Raven, Blackcap ( m. )
Noss Mayo:- Greenshank, Blackcap ( f. )
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m. ), YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( Torcross, in Leyside trees opposite "Windfalls" ), GREAT WHITE EGRET ( over Sokeley Bay ), Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 4 Little Grebe, 2 Black Necked Grebe, Red Necked Grebe, 3 Scaup ( m. ), Pochard, 5 Goldeneye ( m. ), 10+ Water Rail, Kingfisher, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 8+ Cetti's Warbler, 2 Blackcap ( f. ), Chiffchaff, 6+ Goldcrest, Cirl Bunting
Great Torrington:- Blackcap ( f. )
Thurlestone Bay:- 3 Red Throated Diver, Black Throated Diver, 11 Common Scoter, Long Tailed Duck ( f. ), 8 Turnstone, 30 Dolphin sp.
13.1.19, Great Torrington:- Siskin, Blackcap ( f. )
Ernesettle, Plymouth:- Firecrest
Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 3 Little Grebe, 13 Goosander ( 3 m., 10 f. ), 2 Black Tailed Godwit, 154 Dunlin, 6 Greenshank, 5 Ringneck Parakeet
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. ), Marsh Tit
Dartington Estate:- 6 Snipe ( Queens Marsh )
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Stokeley Bay ), YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( Torcross, in Leyside trees opposite "Windfalls" ), 2 Red Throated Diver, 6 Little Grebe, 2 Black Necked Grebe, Red Necked Grebe, 3 Scaup ( m. ), 4+ Water Rail, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, Blackcap ( f. ), 3 Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, Firecrest, 3 Cirl Bunting
Burrator:- 12 Golden Plover, Woodcock, 2 Raven, 2 Goldcrest, 3 Roe Deer
12.1.19, Thurlestone Bay:- 5 Common Scoter
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
Bowcombe Creek:- Goosander ( f. ), Greenshank, 2 Stock Dove, 3 Redwing, 10+ Fieldfare
Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( m., Stokeley Bay ), YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( Torcross, in Leyside trees opposite "Windfalls" ), Red Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Red Necked Grebe, 2 Pochard ( m. ), 3 Scaup ( m. ), Barn Owl ( behind Torcross ), 2+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff
11.1.19, Dawlish Warren:- Velvet Scoter ( from railway bridge ), 4 Common Scoter
Okehampton:- Raven, Mistle Thrush
Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
Noss Mayo:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Marsh Tit
Thurlestone Bay:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. ), 12 Common Scoter
South Huish:- 60+ Wigeon, 30+ Teal ( also of interest Black Swan )
River Tamar:- Great Northern Diver ( from Ernesettle )
Aller Park, Newton Abbot:- Green Woodpecker
10.1.19, Exminster Marshes:- 4 Barnacle Goose, 200+ Golden Plover
Powderham Marsh:- 18 Golden Plover
Haldon:- 2 Crossbill
Kenton:- 8 Red Leg Partridge, 23 Redwing, 11 Fieldfare
Thurlestone Bay / Beach:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. ), 15 Common Scoter, 3 Turnstone, 4 Ringed Plover, Water Pipit, 3 Rock Pipit
Cockwood:- 10 Ringed Plover, 3 Sanderling
South Huish:- Brent Goose, 50+ Wigeon, 30+ Teal, Gadwall ( m. ), Raven, Jay
Saltram / Plym Estuary:- 10 Goosander ( 6 m. ), Common Sandpiper, 2+ Ringneck Parakeet, 10 Redwing, Chiffchaff
Topsham:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( nr. Bowling Green Marsh hide )
South Milton:- 20+ Cirl Bunting, 3 Reed Bunting
Littleham:- Black Redstart ( in churchyard )
Slapton:- Goldeneye ( m. ), Gadwall, 10+ Wigeon, Raven, 4 Chiffchaff, 3+ Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest
Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Raven
Pork Hill, Dartmoor:- 2 Snipe
Burrator:- Woodcock
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( m. )
Netton:- 200 Redwing
Isley Marsh RSPB:- 30+ Wigeon, 2 Lapwing
9.1.19, Brixton:- 5 Redwing
Aveton Gifford:- 22 Black Tailed Godwit, Common Sandpiper, 3 Mistle Thrush
Okehampton:- Mistle Thrush, 2 Raven
Plympton:- 7 Siskin
Plymouth Railway Station:- 70 Ringneck Parakeet
South Milton:- 10+ Cirl Bunting
Thurlestone Bay:- Long Tailed Duck ( f. )
8.1.19, Lopwell Dam / Maristow:- Little Grebe, 2 Red Leg Partridge, Raven
Plympton:- 2 Raven
Burrator:- 2 Mandarin, Green Woodpecker, 5+ Siskin, 4 Goldcrest
Brixham Harbour:- Great Northern Diver, 10 Purple Sandpiper
Coleton Fishacre:- 10+ Cirl Bunting
Noss Mayo:- Blackcap ( f. )
St. Marychurch:- 2 Blackcap ( m., f. )
Plymbridge, River Plym ( nr. Bridge ):- 12 Mandarin ( 6 m., 6 f. ), 2 Goosander ( brownhead )
Estover, Plymouth:- 2 Siskin ( m., f. ), 3 Blackcap ( 2 m., f. )
Buckfast:- Dipper
Stover Park:- 3 Mandarin ( 2 m. ), 14 Goosander ( 4 m. )
Teigngrace:- 30 Redwing
Plymouth Railway Station:- 70 Ringneck Parakeet
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Blackcap ( f. )
Yellowmeade Farm, Princetown:- 25 Fieldfare
Foggintor Quarry, Princetown:- 5 Fieldfare
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Whiteworks, Princetown:- 2 Fieldfare
Cadover:- Gooosander ( f. ), Green Woodpecker, 15 Redwing
7.1.19, Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Greenshank, 17+ Black Tailed Godwit, Grey Wagtail
Ford Park Cemetery, Plymouth:- 40+ Ringneck Parakeet
River Teign:- 3 Little Grebe, Common Sandpiper
Cockwood, Exe Estuary:- Slavonian Grebe, 2 Eider, Greenshank
Powderham Park:- 4 Stock Dove
Central Park Plymouth:- WAXWING ( in trees opposite Pitch n Putt Cafe ), 4 Ringneck Parakeet, Green Woodpecker
Slapton:- Great Northern Diver, Red Necked Grebe, 2 Black Necked Grebe, Goldeneye ( m. ), 2 Common Scoter
6.1.19, Slapton:- GREAT WHITE EGRET ( 09:00, over Bridge towards Torcross ), RING NECK DUCK ( Torcross ), Red Throated Diver, Red Necked Grebe, 2 Black Necked Grebe, Wigeon, 2 Common Scoter, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 3 Goldcrest
Slapton Village:- 100+ Golden Plover, 100+ Lapwing, Stock Dove, Raven, 2 Mistle Thrush
Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Black Tailed Godwit, 2 Greenshank
East Soar:- Little Owl, 30+ Golden Plover
Central Park Plymouth:- WAXWING ( in trees opposite Pitch n Putt Cafe )
Hatherleigh:- Barn Owl
Plympton:- 7+ Siskin, Blackcap ( m. )
Burrator:- Green Woodpecker, 2 Jay, 20+ Siskin, Marsh Tit
Thurlestone Bay:- Black Throated Diver, 2 Red Throated Diver, 10 Ringed Plover, 6 Turnstone, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. )
South Huish:- 2 Water Pipit
Topsham Bridge:- 2 Dipper, 2 Goldcrest, Marsh Tit
Bowcombe Creek, nr. Kingsbridge:- Goosander ( f. ), Greenahsnk ( also of interest, Bar Headed Goose )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Tawny Owl
Buckland-Tout-Saints:- Barn Owl
5.1.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( Torcross ), Red Throated Diver, 2 Common Scoter
Slapton Village:- 40+ Lapwing, 200+ Golden Plover, 3 Stock Dove
nr. Denbury:- 100+ Redwing
Central Park Plymouth:- WAXWING ( in trees opposite Pitch n Putt Cafe )
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- Stock Dove, Blackcap ( m. )
Waddeton, Torquay:- CATTLE EGRET, 4 Lapwing
Goodrington:- Eider
Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, 2 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, 2 Black Necked Grebe, 10 Cirl Bunting
Exwick:- Black Redstart ( Guys & Hylton Allotments )
Brixham Harbour:- Great Northern Diver, 8 Purple Sandpiper ( most on seaward side of Breakwater ), 23 Turnstone, 3 Rock Pipit
Powderham / Exe Estuary:- 5 Pintail, 10 Grey Plover, 3 Cirl Bunting
4.1.19, Lower Tamar Lake:- RING NECK DUCK, 3 Little Grebe, 5 Goosander, Scaup, 2 Willow Tit
Lower Compton, Plymouth:- Blackcap ( f. )
Central Park Plymouth:- WAXWING ( in trees opposite Pitch n Putt Cafe )
Torquay Harbour:- 10 Common Scoter ( by mussel beds off Meadfoot Beach ), 7 Purple Sandpiper ( Living Coasts )
Okehampton:- 2 Raven, Mistle Thrush
Powderham Sawmills:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, 10 Red Leg Partridge, Chiffchaff, Marsh Tit
Exminster Marshes:- of interest, Snow Goose ( escape )
Seaton:- Water Rail, 10 Fieldfare, Cetti's Warbler
3.1.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( Stokeley Bay ), 5 Little Grebe, 4+ Water Rail, Snipe, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, 4 Goldcrest, 3 Reed Bunting
Slapton Village:- 2 Stock Dove, Mistle Thrush
Yealmpton:- 3 Red Leg Partridge
Okehampton:- 2 Raven
Great Torrington:- Tawny Owl
The Mounts, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Stock Dove, Blackcap ( m. )
Central Park Plymouth:- WAXWING ( in trees opposite Pitch n Putt Cafe ), 2 Ringneck Parakeet
Noss Mayo:- 2 Raven, 2 Blackcap ( m., f. ), Marsh Tit
Bowcombe Creek, nr. Kingsbridge:- 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 2 Greenshank
Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )
Aveton Gifford:- 2 Little Grebe, 2 Greenshank, Grey Wagtail
Stover Park:- 8 Goosander, 5 Tufted Duck, 3 Siskin
Haldon:- Brambling ( f. ), 6 Siskin
Ludwell Valley, Exeter:- 8 Green Sandpiper, 2 Grey Wagtail
Topsham:- 5 Greylag, Pochard, Ruff, 10 Knot, Grey Plover, 30 Bar Tailed Godwit
Powderham Sawmills:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, 35 Red Leg Partridge, Raven, Marsh Tit
Cockwood:- Slavonian Grebe, 2 Goldeneye, Kingfisher
Lympstone:- 50 Redwing
Maer Vale, Exmouth:- Ringneck Parakeet ( below Maer Farm )
Burrator:- 3 Mandarin ( 2 m., f. ), Mistle Thrush, 2 Roe Deer
2.1.19, Central Park Plymouth:- WAXWING ( in trees opposite Pitch n Putt Cafe ), 2 Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Ringneck Parakeet
Endsleigh, Milton Abbot:- Raven, Grey Wagtail, Goldcrest
Newton Abbot:- Great Northern Diver ( Decoy Lake )
Shelly Beach, Exmouth:- Slavonian Grebe, 2 Eider, Black Redstart ( Leeward Court )
Mudbank Lane, Exmouth:- Greenshank
Bowcombe Creek, nr. Kingsbridge:- Goosander ( f. ), 3 Red Breasted Merganser ( m., 2 f. )
South Huish:- 40+ Wigeon, 60+ Teal, 2 Cirl Bunting ( also of interest, Black Swan )
Thurlestone:- 10+ Fieldfare ( nr. Huxton Cross ), Black Redstart ( garden in village )
Aveton Gifford:- Little Grebe, Wigeon ( f. ), 20+ Black Tailed Godwit, 3 Greenshank, Mistle Thrush
Willsworthy Military Range, Dartmoor:- Hen Harrier ( m., 15:00 )
River Plym:- 9 Goosander, 2 Greenshank
Chivelstone:- 10 CATTLE EGRET ( Cousins Cross )
Broadsands:- 3 Red Throated Diver, 3 Black Necked Grebe, Chiffchaff, 8 Cirl Bunting
Slapton:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER ( Deer Bridge, 200 yds. along path towards Slapton ), RING NECK DUCK ( Torcross ), 2 Black Necked Grebe ( on sea ), 5 Little Grebe, 5 Goldeneye, 10+ Wigeon, 35 Gadwall, 20+ Tufted Duck, 16 Teal, 35 Gadwall, 5+ Water Rail, Grey Wagtail, 6+ Cetti's Warbler, 3+ Chiffchaff, 5+ Goldcrest, 2 Firecrest ( Deer Bridge )
Thurlestone Bay:- Red Throated Diver, 7 Gadwall, 5 Common Scoter
Kingsbridge Estuary:- 50+ Brent Goose, 100+ Wigeon, 40+ Teal, 3 Greenshank
Warren House Inn, Dartmoor:- 3 Red Deer
1.1.19, Slapton:- RING NECK DUCK ( Torcross ), 7 Red Throated Diver, Black Necked Grebe, Little Grebe, Teal, 50+ Tufted Duck, 4 Goldeneye, Pochard ( m. ), Water Rail, Mediterranean Gull, Raven, Mistle Thrush, 20+ Redwing, 4+ Cetti's Warbler, 3 Chiffchaff, 2 Goldcrest
Central Park Plymouth:- WAXWING ( in trees opposite Pitch n Putt Cafe )
Okehampton:- Raven
Kingsbridge:- Blackcap ( m. )
Walkhampton Common:- 100 Golden Plover
Slapton Village:- 200+ Golden Plover, 100+ Lapwing
Chivelstone Cross:- 2+ CATTLE EGRET
Kingsbridge Estuary:- Great Northern Diver, 30+ Brent Goose, 50+ Wigeon, 20+ Teal, 2 Greenshank, 30+ Dunlin
Sousson's Plantation:- Raven, 12+ Redwing, Crossbill, 2 Goldcrest
Gara Bridge:- 2 Dipper
Topsham Bridge:- Dipper, 2+ Marsh Tit
Tamar Estuary:- Litle Grebe, 2 Red Breasted Merganser, 49 Teal, Common Sandpiper, Mediterranean Gull ( ad. ), Kingfisher, Chiffchaff
Paignton Zoo:- CATTLE EGRET ( flew out from zoo grounds towards Clennon Valley )
Ernesettle Creek:- Greenshank, 65 Snipe, Water Rail
Preston, Torbay:- Great Northern Diver, Eider
Broadsands:- YELLOW BROWED WARBLER, 4 Great Northern Diver, Red Throated Diver, Red Necked Grebe, 2 Black Necked Grebe, 2 Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Firecrest
Plympton:- Water Rail, Blackcap ( m. )
Prawle Point:- Peacock Butterfly