With no news of the Royal Tern I decided to take a walk around Yarner. On arrival I took a brief walk on Trendlebere Down and was instantly greeted with several Tree Pipit. I took a few circuits around the woods and failed to see any Lesser Spotted Woodpecker or Wood Warbler. I bumped into one of the locals who advised that there are around 5 birds but the nests have failed due to mice! A sad state of affairs for an already struggling Devon breeder! Birds of note though included a smart Grey Wagtail around the pond hide, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Marsh Tit, Eurasian Treecreeper, Eurasian Nuthatch and a nice family of Common Redstart. Not much else around apart from a smart Silver-washed Fritillary. Still an enjoyable walk in lovely weather. Oh and it beats working!!
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| Tree Pipit |
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| Grey Wagtail |
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| Silver-washed Fritillary |
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| Small-leaf Bramble |
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