Devon Bird News

A Barred Warbler , found by LC this morning, still showing at Dawlish Warren early afternoon in bushes towards the end of Greenland Lake bo...

There may not have been any Greenshank at Fremington for Roy but there were 20 at Horsey Is at 08:40 this morning together with a few Snipe...

It seemed a bit pedantic to not publish this gem - especially as it's not a million miles from the Seaton area, which some may be visiti...

A very misty morning and a beautiful sunrise as I arrived at the hide at 7:00 straight away had a cetti's warbler calling and it continu...

In Bedford using Sons computer-lastpost botched. Before leaving had an hours viz mig watch at 07.45 at the high point of the Golf Course- ...

Some real lazy birding at the Quay today, sat on a bench in the sun and just waited for the birds to come into range. Nothing special but a ...

The Semipalmated Sandpiper was on the Axe, viewable from the Tower Hide. Also present were 33 Dunlin, 12 Ringed Plovers, 2 Bar-tailed Godwi...

Chris Dee (from Hertfordshire) has been ringing on Lundy this week. A text from Chris received earlier today says: " Rosy Starling rin...

Walked in from behind the Swan's Nest eating and drinking establishment, (its not really a pub). The crops sown for bird feed are just b...

Excellent views of the Axe Semi-P on Seaton beach this morning (09:00 - 10:00 at least). I've looked for it on the beach with the Dunli...

First snipe of the autumn this morning, 5 birds plus the first stonechat since the spring, a juvenile bird. Also the best numbers of skylark...

On a recent seabird survey of Lyme Bay one of our transects passed Berry Head, so it was interesting to see the seawatch point as a passing ...

Orcombe Point - 1600 - possible serin south at 1617. It called twice but it was a fair way off in breezy conditions so must remain just a ...

07:00 to 08:20 before work this morning - superb in the early morning sun! Good numbers of Meadow Pipits going over (though a lot of milling...

Had a delightful email this morning, reproduced here with permission. It is entitled 'Thank You' and is clearly aimed at all contrib...

Another beautiful day almost clear skies with some interesting birds logged Golf course this am - 4 Wheatear, 2 Tree pipit, 10 swallow . , 1...

Cracking early morning sunrise at Berry Head with 4 Wheater, 28 Goldfinch, 8 Linnet, 3 Chaffinch, 6 Skylark, a Tree Pipit, 9 alba Wagtail, 4...

Ringtail hen harrier being harassed by two ravens, early pm. Also: 5 wheatear, 50 meadow pipit, 10 alba wagtails ( mainly pied ), 2 chiffcha...

Honey Buzzard over Brixham today about 1.30 pm heading towards St Mary's Bay, quite pale with clear bands on tail and dark carpal patc...

2 Crossbill and 7 Siskin flew over my garden this morning all >SE plenty of Meadow Pipits and Alba Wagtails going over too - early on onl...