Haldon and Exminster Marshes
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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.
Posted February 3rd, 2019 at 5:12 pm by Paul Darlington in Bird News