March 2009

Bowling Green Marsh - Adult Little Gull in flight viewable from hide for 30 minutes then roosted on far shore at 14.00 with Black-headed Gulls. (Thanks P. Holyday and M. Gray)

Exminster Marshes - Little Ringed Plover showing well at 12.45, viewable from car park. Summer plumaged Water Pipit still present.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore with 5 Velvet Scoter and a summer plumaged Black-throated Diver.

Powderham - Cattle Egret still in field near Powderham Castle early afternoon.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark just east of boardwalk at 10.20. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park. SX.892.598.

Goodrington - 6 Black-necked Grebes and a Slavonian Grebe offshore.

Slapton - 2 Garganey, female Marsh Harrier and a Slavonian Grebe present.

Beesands - Drake Garganey at Beesands Ley.

Countess Wear - Female Scaup still at Matford Pools.

Thurlestone - Black-throated Diver in Thurlestone Bay as well as a Purple Sandpiper. Drake Garganey still on Thurlestone Marsh.

Colyford Common - Osprey and 2 Little Ringed Plovers present early evening (Thanks K. Hale). 2 White Wagtails and 3 House Martins also onsite.

Pottington - Iceland Gull at Bradiford Water outfall at 12.30 SS.536.338.

Penhil Marsh - 3 Spoonbills present early afternoon at SS.534.335.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark just east of boardwalk at 16.00. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park.

South Milton - Siberian Chiffchaff on north side of sewage works at South Milton Ley along with 2 Willow Warblers.

Thurlestone - Drake Garganey still on Thurlestone Marsh.

Countess Wear - Female Scaup and 2 Green Sandpiper still on Matford Pools.

Honiton - Red Kite over north east at 15.10 (Thanks P. Johnson)

Bystock NR - Grasshopper Warbler reported singing at far end of reserve at 16.10.

Prawle Point - 50+ Manx Shearwaters past.

Berry Head - 2 Wheatears early morning (Thanks J. Marshall)

Brixham - Swallow at Sharkham Point (J. Marshall)

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Soter still. Also 2 Swallows, a House Martin and 16 Wheatears present.

Powderham - Cattle Egret on main pool at Powderham Estate.

Powderham - 4 Sandwich Terns on Exe Estuary.

Thurlestone - 2 Garganey (male and female) on Thurlestone Marsh.

South Milton - Siberian Chiffchaff singing at South Milton Ley.

Bideford - First winter Little Gull still at Southcott Valley at 09.55.

Wrafton - 3+ Willow Warblers singing late morning.

Westward Ho! - 3 Purple Sandpipers below Elizabethan Club at 13.30.

Haldon - Osprey circling alongside A380 between Ashcombe junction & Ideford Dip. (Thanks S. Wilson)

Broadsands - 2 Black-necked Grebes still offshore.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark late afternoon. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park.

River Dart - 7 Egyptian Geese (pair + 5 young) in Bow Creek.

Bideford - First winter Little Gull still at Southcott Valley at 07.30 as well as 4 Swallows.

Northam Burrowes - Sandwich Tern at The Skern at 06.50.

Wrafton - 20+ Swallows over Wrafton Pond early evening.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark at 13.30. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park.

Exminster Marshes - Water Pipit still on pools near car park (Thanks J. Almond)

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark, showing very well and singing in brambles and trees by railway bridge viewed from boardwalk at 12.30. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park. (Thanks M. Bailey)

Preston - 2 Sandwich Terns off seafront.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark in rushes near car park at 09.40. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park.

Exminster Marshes - Summer plumaged Water Pipit still on marsh at 12.30.

Bowling Green Marsh - House Martin and Swallow at 14.30.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore at 11.00.

Newton Abbot - Swallow and 25 Sand Martins at Rackerhayes. (Thanks M. Bailey)

Bellever - Great Grey Shrike still on south side of Bellever Tor in afternoon though mobile cSX.644.763.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark showing well from boardwalk by railway. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park.

  Penduline Tit, Paignton, © Rob Laughton

Berry Head - 4 Black Redstarts.

Slapton - Slavonian Grebe.

Seaton - Juvenile Iceland Gull on Axe Estuary.

Colyford Common - 2 Ruff on marsh.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark mid morning though mobile. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park.

  Penduline Tit, Paignton, © Rob Laughton

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore with 6 Sandwich Terns.

Exminster Marshes - Summer plumaged Water Pipit on marsh (Thanks D. Stone)

Countess Wear - 2 Green Sandpipers still on Matford Pools.

Beesands - Drake Garganey on Beesands Ley.

Aveton Gifford - Juvenile Iceland Gull on river Avon.

Prawle Point - Male Black Redstart.

Yelland - Cattle Egret still along Tarka Trail at Lower Yelland Farm and at Isley Marsh RSPB.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore with 2 Slavonian Grebes.

Bellever - Great Grey Shrike still on Bellever Tor slope at 11.35.

West Charleton - Pale-bellied Brent Goose still in West Charleton Bay.

Seaton - Juvenile Iceland Gull still on Axe Estuary.

Pottington - Juvenile Iceland Gull on Taw Estuary along with 2 Spoonbills and 2 Goosanders.

Bideford - First winter Little Gull still at Southcott Valley at 10.30.

Bellever - Great Grey Shrike still 100 yards south of Bellever Tor early afternoon. (Thanks H. Cook) Willow Warbler also present as well as a Firecrest (Thanks T. Bragg)

Budleigh Salterton - No sign of first winter American Herring Gull on Otter Estuary SY.075.820 by early evening. Water Pipit near hide.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore with 3 Slavonian Grebes, a Red-throated Diver and 7 Sandwich Terns. White Wagtail and Swallow over.

Broadsands - Black-necked Grebe offshore (Thanks B. Croad)

Exminster Marshes - Adult Spoonbill still present at 4pm as well as a Water Pipit.

Plymouth - 2 Black Redstarts at Ford Park Cemetry.

Thurlestone - Black-throated Diver in Thurlestone Bay.

Stoke Point - Firecrest.

Bideford - First winter Little Gull still at Southcott valley at 10.30.

Kenwith NR - 4 Mandarins flew over.

Budleigh Salterton - First winter American Herring Gull again on the Otter Estuary showing well from the viewing platform at 09.20.

Exminster Marshes - Osprey circling north of the marshes then flew down the estuary carrying a fish at 16.10. Several Sand Martins also present.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark in conservation area behind lake until 16.00 then flew towards Clennon Valley. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park. (Thanks H. Cook)

Bellever - Great Grey Shrike still west of Bellever Tor at 11.30.

Dawlish Warren - Slavonian Grebe still.

Bowling Green Marsh - Spotted Redshank still.

Broadsands - 3 Black-necked Grebes still offshore.

Trendlebere Down - Swallow over at 13.00.

Yelland - Cattle Egret still along Tarka Trail in field at Lower Yelland Farm and at Isley Marsh in afternoon.

Lynton - Northern Wheatear in the Valley of Rocks at 11.00.

Isley Marsh - 3 Spoonbills still at the eastern end of the reserve SS.488.333. 

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still showing well at 11.30 south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park. (Thanks J. Almond)

Exminster Marshes - Spoonbill still at Exminster off The Turf hotel at 14.35.

  Spoonbill, Exminster Marshes, © Dave Stone

Bowling Green Marsh - Spotted Redshank still.

Prawle Point - 3 Black Redstarts (immatures/females) and 10 Northern Wheatears (8 males and 2 females) between Prawle Point and Langerstone Rocks this morning (Thanks T. Marchese and J. Lambert).

Branscombe - 5 Northern Wheatears at Branscombe Mouth along coast path up to West Cliff at 12.25. (Thanks T. Smith)

Budleigh Salterton - Red-throated Diver off seafront at 15.45. (T. Smith)

Plymouth - Black Redstart still at West Hoe.

Exmouth - 3 Northern Wheatears in first fied on right by Mudbank Lane at 13.40. First winter Yellow-legged Gull briefly on estuary at 12.30 then flew off. (Thanks T. Smith)

Thurlestone - Female Black Redstart still at Thurlestone Marsh.

Colyford Common - 5 Northern Wheatears, 5 Green Sandpiper and a Ruff present.

Wrafton Pond - 25 Sand Martins over the pond at 18.10.

Budleigh Salterton - No sign of first winter American Herring Gull at Otter Estuary mouth SY.075.820. Whimbrel still on estuary.

Dawlish Warren - 2 Bearded Tits on Main Pond mid afternoon, and the female Surf Scoter still off the sea wall. (Thanks K. Rylands)

South Huish - 2 Garganey (1 drake) on marsh.

Thurlestone - Black Redstart still at Thurlestone Marsh and a Purple Sandpiper in Thurlestone Bay.

Slapton - 2 Scaup on ley.

Exminster Marshes - Adult Spoonbill still present until 10.20 then flew off.

  Spoonbill, Exminster Marshes, © Dave Stone

Otterton - Cattle Egret one mile south of Otterton on west side of River Otter at 12.05.

Tamar Lakes - 8 Goosanders and a Black Redstart at Lower Tamar Lake mid morning.

Dawlish Warren - Unconfirmed report of a Great White Egret viewable from hide mid afternoon. Female Surf Scoter still offshore with a Red-throated Diver and 2 Slavonian Grebes. Wheatear and Mediterranean Gull also onsite.

Budleigh Salterton - First winter American Herring Gull still on rocks at Otter Estuary mouth at 17.25 SY.075.820. 

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark. Access east along road opposite leisure centre car park.

  Penduline Tit, Paignton, © Brian Chard

South Huish Marsh - Second winter Glaucous Gull present.

Bellever - Great Grey Shrike still present at Bellever Tor along with a ringtail Hen Harrier.

Hexworthy (Princetown) - Great Grey Shrike on Down Ridge at The Henroost SX.652.712.

Powderham - Cattle Egret still present though mobile.

Exmouth - Female Northern Wheatear in top fields of Orcombe Point at 13.10. (Thanks T. Smith)

Exminster Marshes - Adult Spoonbill still present early afternoon.

Countess Wear - Female Scaup still on Matford Pools with 3 Green Sandpiper.

Pottington - 5 Spoonbills off Tarka Trail at 15.00 cSS.539.337.

Lundy - 2 Snow Buntings and a Brambling present.

   Snow Bunting, Lundy, © Mike Langman

Budleigh Salterton - American Herring Gull first winter again at the mouth of the River Otter from 16.55 until 17.10 before flying east over the headland. Present on rocks at mouth of river at 18.10 then flew east again. Whimbrel still on estuary with 2 Avocets

Bellever - Great Grey Shrike still south east of Bellever Tor as well as 2 Black Redstarts.

Exminster Marshes - Adult Spoonbill still showing well, viewable from the canal footpath at 14.00.

Countess Wear - Female Scaup again on Matford Pools with 2 Green Sandpipers (Thanks R. Williams)

Yarner Wood - Several Lesser Redpolls with small Siskin flock. (R. Williams)

Kingsbridge Estuary - Pale-bellied Brent Goose still in Charleton Bay.

Beesands - Female Scaup still on ley.

Powderham - Cattle Egret still at Powderham Park on the north shore of the lake at 11.50.

Bowling Green Marsh - Firecrest still in scrub near the viewing platform.

Start Point - Firecrest at Start Farm.

Seaton - Juvenile Iceland Gull on Axe Estuary viewable from Coronation Corner in afternoon.

Bideford - First winter Little Gull again at Southcott at 10.15.

Northam Burrowes - First summer Mediterranean Gull present at 08.25.

Isley Marsh - Colour-ringed juvenile Spoonbill still on marsh at 09.00.

Wrafton Pond - 5 Sand Martins at 09.30 SS.490.335.

Ilfracombe - 3 Purple Sandpipers on rocks below Windy Corner, Capstone at 09.30.

Budleigh Salterton - First winter American Herring Gull still at Otter Estuary mouth at 15.00. SY.075.820.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore with a Slavonian Grebe, 3 Sand Martins, 10 Sandwich Terns and 2 Northern Wheatears also onsite.

Exminster Marshes - Spoonbill and 8 Sand Martins in morning.

  Spoonbill, Exminster Marshes, © Dave Stone

Bowling Green Marsh - No sign of any Garganey by late morning.

Countess Wear - Female Scaup and 3 Green Sandpiper still on Matford Pools.

Exmouth - 4 Sandwich Terns off seafront from Harbour View Cafe at 11.10.

Hope's Nose - 4 Northern Wheatears (3 males and a female) on rocks at low tide this afternoon.

Plymouth - 2 Black Redstarts at West Hoe.

Seaton - Iceland Gull on Seaton Marshes at 10.30. 2 Whooper Swans off yacht club at 07.20 then flew west.

Colyford Common - Green Sandpiper, Pale-bellied Brent Goose and a Northern Wheatear present.

Yelland - Cattle Egret still along Tarka Trail at Lower Yelland Farm SS.490.325.

Isley Marsh - 4 Spoonbills still at SS.490.328.

Budleigh Salterton - American Herring Gull first winter again showing well on rocks at Otter Estuuary mouth 15.46 - 16.30 at least.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379, again at Youngs Waterpark showing well in reeds behind boating lake at 14.57. Access along road opposite leisure centre car park.

Exminster Marshes - Spoonbill and 12 Sand Martins.

Countess Wear - Female Scaup still on Matford Pools as well as 5 Green Sandpiper.

Slapton - 2+ Northern Wheatears present.

Bowling Green Marsh - 3 Little Stints, 4 Garganey (female and 3 drakes) and 9 Sand Martins on marsh. Firecrest still near the viewing platform.

  Garganey, Bowling Green Marsh, © Dave Stone

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still present along with 2 Northern Wheatears and a Mediterranean Gull.

Broadsands - 8 Black-necked Grebes still offshore.

Man Sands - Female Black Redstart by coastguard cottages.

Colyford Common - Pale-bellied Brent Goose, Water Pipit and Sand Martin at Colyford Marsh.

Yelland - Cattle Egret still along Tarka Trail at Lower Yelland Farm at 08.50 with 8 Little Egrets SS.490.325.

Isley Marsh - 2 Spoonbills still on marsh at 08.50 SS.490.328.

Barnstaple - 2 Spoonbills at Bradiford Water nature reserve at 08.35.

Wrafton - 2 Spoonbills in field across Tarka Trail from Wrafton Pond at 06.45 as well as 12 Sand Martins.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379, again at Youngs Waterpark in reeds behind boating lake and showing well at 15.00. Access along road opposite leisure centre car park.

Broadsands - 12 Black-necked Grebes still offshore.

Powderham - Cattle Egret still present. 

Stover CP - 12 Crossbills.

Yealmpton (Plymouth) - Male Black Redstart at Yealm Bridge.

Thurlestone - 3 Sand Martins over Thurlestone Marsh.

Bowling Green Marsh - Spotted Redshank still.

Countess Wear - Female Scaup still at Matford Pools.

Budleigh Salterton - 4 Cattle Egrets north east of Budleigh Salterton at Otter Estuary nature reserve one mile upstream of white bridge along with a Whimbrel.

Bideford - Juvenile Iceland Gull north east of Bideford on Torridge Estuary midway between two bridges off long stay car park. Mediterranean Gull also on estuary but no sign of Little Gull. Swallow west of New Torridge Bridge at 15.00.

Wrafton - 9 Sand Martins over Wrafton Pond at 09.45.

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379, again at Youngs Waterpark in willows behind boating lake this morning. Follow road signed Goodington.

Slapton - Bittern in Higher Ley.

Thurlestone - Female Black Redstart still present as well as two Sand Martins.

Torbay - 16 Black-necked Grebes in the bay this morning.

Plymouth - 2 Black Redstarts in east corner of Central Park this afternoon.

Seaton - Mediterranean Gull on Axe Estuary by Coronation Corner.

Bideford - Little Gull on river at 08.43 but no sign late afternoon SS.459.271.

Isley Marsh - 4 Spoonbills still present.

Yelland - No sign of Cattle Egret along Tarka Trail at Lower Yelland Farm SS.490.325.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still off the sea wall.

Exminster Marshes - Water Pipit and Mediterranean Gull off The Turf.

Countess Wear - Female Scaup and Green Sandpiper still at Matford Pools.

Newton St Cyres - 60 Redwing and 12 Fieldfare on the football pitch this morning. (Thanks D. Stone)

Yelland - Cattle Egret still by Tarka Trail in horse field at Lower Yelland Farm SS.490.325.

Isley Marsh - 4 Spoonbills still.

Pottington - 3 Goosanders (1 drake) by Bradiford Nature Reserve at 09.40.

Budleigh Salterton - American Herring Gull first winter again at Otter Estuary mouth in afternoon then flew north.

Cockwood - Spotted Redshank and Greenshank on Exe Estuary.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still off the sea wall with 2 Slavonian Grebes. 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese in estuary.

Powderham - 1+ Cattle Egret still at Powderham Park.

Kingsbridge - 4 Cattle Egrets still at Park Farm. Please view only from lane to Gerston water treatment works.

South Milton - Possible Siberian Chiffchaff at South Milton Ley.

Seaton - Pale-bellied Brent Goose on Axe Estuary.

Yelland - Cattle Egret still by Tarka Trail in horse field at Lower Yelland Farm SS.490.325.

Fremington - 2 Spoonbills on rocks by Fremington Quay at mid day.

Isley Marsh - 4 Spoonbills still present.

Bideford - Little Gull first winter again at Southcott at 12.30 SS.468.268.

Budleigh Salterton - No sign of first winter American Herring Gull on Otter Estuary by mid afternoon.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Soter still offshore with 2 Slavonian Grebes, a Red-throated Diver and a Mediterranean Gull.

Kingsbridge - 3 Cattle Egrets still at Park Farm at 13.00. Please view only from lane to Gerston water treatment works. 

Bowling Green Marsh - Spotted Redshank still off the viewing platform.

Plymouth - Black Redstart at Devil's Point.

Yelland - Cattle Egret still along Tarka Trail at Lower Yelland Farm at 08.22 SS.490.325.

Isley Marsh - 4 Spoonbills still present at 08.50.

Dartmouth - Probable ALPINE ACCENTOR on 27th February 4 miles west north west of Dartmouth and south of Allaleigh near Woodlands Holiday Park. Seen at close range in area with no public access, but no sign since - bird will be looked for again on Monday 9th.

Budleigh Salterton - First winter American Herring Gull still on Otter Estuary 14.00 - 14.30 then flew east.

  American Herring Gull, Budleigh Salterton, © Dave Stone

Powderham - 3 Cattle Egrets still in field behind round house SX.962.848.

Starcross - Adult Black Brant again on Starcross Golf Course until 15.30 when it flew towards Dawlish Warren.

Broadsands - 11 Black-necked Grebes and 6 Eiders off Broadsands. Probable Siberian Chiffchaff still in car park.

Kingsbridge - 3 Cattle Egrets still at Park Farm viewable from lane to Gerston water treatment works.

Brixham - Male Black Redstart still in car park at Shakham.

West Charleton Marsh - Ringtail Hen Harrier west at 11.00. Female Marsh Harrier 10.45 - 11.30 then flew towards Slapton. Pale-bellied Brent Goose still in estuary.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore with 3 Red-throated Divers mid afternoon. 3 Mediterranean Gulls , a Spotted Redshank and a Slavonian Grebe in the estuary. Red-necked Grebe and 2 Slavonian Grebes at Rockstone.

Matford Pools - Female Scaup still present as well as 4 Green Sandpipers.

Dartmoor - Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers at Yarner and Dunsford.

Barnstaple - 6 Goosanders off Pottington this morning.

Budleigh Salterton - First winter American Herring Gull again just east of Budleigh Salterton on Otter Estuary from hide on east side early afternoon and still present at 15.45 but no further sign by 16.30. Please note: there will be disturbance on the estuary tomorrow between 10:00 and 12:00, due to a litter clean-up session.

Paignton - No sign of male Penduline Tit south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark. Follow road signed Goodrington.

Goodrington - 14 Black-necked Grebes on sea between Goodrington and Broadsands this morning as well as a Great Northern Diver.

Preston - 12 Black-necked Grebes offshore.

Dunsford - Female Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. (Thanks I. Seward) 

  Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Dunsford, © Ian Seward

Slapton - Firecrest showing well in quarry at 15.40.

Starcross - Black Brant again on golf course at 11.00 with Dark-bellied Brent Geese.

Dawlish Warren - Adult female Surf Scoter still off the sea wall.

Matford Pools - Female Scaup still present.

Axminster - 6 Crossbills this afternoon in the plantation at Trinity Hill.

Bideford - First winter Little Gull on river at 14.30 then flew towards Southcott SS.468.268. 3 Mediterranean Gull also present. Firecrest at Bradiford nature reserve by Tarka Trail. Mandarin on River Taw.

Braunton - 2 Ruff still on River Caen just south of Toll House at 11.30.

Taw Estuary - 2 immature Spoonbills still on estuary at Pottington late morning.

Barnstaple - Proable adult Kumlien's Gull on River Taw just south of B3233 bridge off North Devon Leisure Centre at 15.00 then flew downstream. Immature Spoonbill just east of Taw Bridge off Anchor Wood Bank in afternoon.

Matford Pools - Female Scaup still present as well as 2 Green Sandpipers and a Jack Snipe.

Kingsbridge Estuary - 2 Spotted Redshanks in Lincombe Bay.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore with 5 Slavonian Grebes.

Plymouth - Black Redstart at West Hoe.

Woolfardisworthy - No sign of female Rough-leged Buzzard west of Woolfardisworthy at Trew Plantation this morning.

Yelland - Cattle Egret still along Tarka Trail and Lower Yelland Farm SS.490.325.

Sidmouth - Purple Sandpiper still on rocks this afternoon.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still offshore as well as 2 Slavonian Grebes and a Mediterranean Gull.

West Charleton Marsh - Sand Martin in afternoon. (Thanks P. Sanders)

Kingsbridge - 4 Cattle Egrets still at Park Farm viewable from lane to Gerston water treatment works.

Beer - Female Black Redstart on Beer Beach in afternoon.

Yelland - Cattle Egret still along Tarka Trail in first field beyond Lower Yelland Farm at 11.00 SS.490.325.

Wrafton - 4 Spoonbills again on Wrafton Marsh early morning, then on Isley Marsh again at high tide. 

Braunton - 2 Ruff still on River Caen in afternoon at SS.487.349.

Fremington - Spotted Redshank and Greenshank still at Fremington Pill.

Dartmoor - Male Snow Bunting at Ryders Hill.

Bowling Green Marsh - 4 Sand Martins.

Kingsbridge - 4 Cattle Egrets still at Park Farm viewable from lane to Gerston water treatment works.

Yelland - Cattle Egret still along Tarka Trail at Lower Yelland Farm SS.490.325. 4 Spoonbills still at Isley Marsh RSPB.

Braunton - 2 Ruff on River Caen near runway landing lights.

Kingsbridge - 3 Cattle Egrets still at Park Farm viewable from lane to Gerston water treatment works.

Matford Pools - Female Scaup and Green Sandpiper still.

Preston - 16 Black-necked Grebes offshore.

Goodrington - 4 Black-necked Grebes.

Broadsands - 4 Black-necked Grebes offshore (including full summer pumaged bird).

Paignton - Male Penduline Tit still south of Paignton and east of Clennon Valley, just east of A379 at Youngs Waterpark showing well in reeds at back of lake by railway mid morning. Follow road signed to Goodrington.

  Penduline Tit, Paignton, © Mike Langman

Seaton - 2 juvenile Iceland Gulls still on Axe Estuary.

Wrafton Pond - 2 Sand Martins over in afternoon.

Isley Marsh - 4 Spoonbills still. Spotted Redshank by Tarka Trail.

Woolfardisworthy - Rough-legged Buzzard adult female reported at Trew Plantation at 15.30.

Paignton - Juvenile Iceland Gull on rocks at Hollicombe Beach at low tide at 15.00. 17 Black-necked Grebes offshore.

Goodrington - 11 Black-necked Grebes and a Slavonian Grebe off sea front.

Broadsands - 4 Black-necked Grebes and a Red-throated Diver offshore.

Clennon Valley - Again no sign of male Penduline Tit at Clennon Valley or Youngs Waterpark by late morning. Park in leisure centre car park and take the path south west past the football pitches. SX.884.593. Wellingtons recommended, path is muddy.

Bowling Green Marsh - Spotted Redshank on Clyst Estuary from viewing platform.

Kingsbridge - 4 Cattle Egrets at Park Farm. View from lane to Gerston water treatment works.

Dawlish Warren - Female Surf Scoter still off the sea wall with 2 Slavonian Grebes.

Starcross - Black Brant still on golf course with Dark-bellied Brent Geese.

Seaton - Juvenile Iceland Gull again on Axe Estuary viewable from Coronation Corner at 16.30.

Yelland - Cattle Egret at Isley Marsh RSPB at 11.45 with Little Egrets. Merlin and 4 Spoonbills also present.