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At Haldon Forest Park, 2 female Bramblings visiting the area around the feeders, despite the disturbance on a busy morning.  Also there were 20+ Chaffinch, GSW, 10+ Siskin, Yellowhammer, Pied Wagtail, 2 Song Thrush, Mixed Tit flock and a Nuthatch.

Later at Exminster Marshes: Large numbers of a variety waders and waterfowl.  Highlights were Water Rail and 2 Ruff. Also, 5 Fieldfare and 15+ Redwings.  Sparrowhawk close to Lion's Rest.

At Cockwood Steps, Slav Grebe and 4 R B Mergansers.  50+ Brent Geese on Starcross Golf Course.

On the way back, good numbers of woodland birds visiting the feeding station at Ideford Common Car Park.