Eurasian Spoonbill

Coastal path near Otterton, Devon 

I had a few hours to spare this morning so I visited a few old haunts. I started at the sea watching ledge near the Sewage works. As it was high tide, my thought was possibly a good chance of some Loons. Not great quantity but singles of Common Loon and Red-throated Loon were enjoyed. A few Common Murre and Northern Fulmar plus a hunting Peregrine Falcon were also enjoyed. Unfortunately I didn't see any Common Scoter or Cirl Bunting.

Bystock Pools, Exmouth, Devon 

Next I visited one of my old favourite areas when I lived in Exmouth. It was rather quite, with no sign of a Common Firecrest but a solo Lesser Redpoll was a nice consolation. 

Shelley Beach, Exmouth, Devon 

I had a lightening quick look for the Black Redstart with no success. 

Mudbank Lane, Exmouth, Devon 

Finally, a look off here. As it was hight tide, it was nice to see a few Common Greenshank, Ruddy Turnstone and a single Dunlin close up. Out in the estuary were a few Great Crested Grebe but I couldn't locate the 2 Black-necked Grebe. The star bird was initially sleeping on arrival but a short wait meant great views of the Eurasian Spoonbill.

Eurasian Spoonbill

Eurasian Spoonbill 

Baikal Teal

Greylake, Somerset 

I had the day off do I thought I would give the Baikal Teal another go as I dipped 2 Sundays ago but only had 1 hour on that attempt. Sadly, I spent 4 cold hours waiting with no joy. However, good views of a pair of Bearded Reedling, a Water Rail a few Western Marsh Harrier and a Great Egret. I'm sure the Baikal Teal won't be going anywhere for a while so I will give it another go soon. 

Western Marsh Harrier 

North Curry, Somerset 

On the way home I quickly pulled into a lay by just when you get on to the minor road from the A361 and managed quick bin views of 2 Whooper Swan.

Whooper Swan 

Glossy Ibis

Black Hole Marsh, Seaton, Devon 

The Mrs has a bad back so I was desperate to get the kids out of the house. Hmmmm "let's go for a scooter ride kids". I decided the cycle path here was good for scooters so off we went with a small detour to bridge Marsh for the reported Glossy Ibis. I did a quick scan looking south of the A3052 with no success but a little further up the road the three Glossy Ibis were showing nicely. I was only on bins and the kids were keen to get going so no pictures. It was a case of the usual suspects on the Marsh and despite a bit of a search. There was no sign of yesterday's Lesser Scaup. 

Pink-footed Goose

Exminster Marsh, Devon 

I popped to the Marsh this afternoon with two targets in mind. The Glossy Ibis and the Pink-footed Goose. A few hundred metres along the railway path and after a good scan the later finally popped out of a ditch a showed for a while. The later though seemed a master at avoiding me, despite many others on site seeing it. Although, I heard many on site hadn't see the Pink-footed Goose (swings and roundabouts). The Glossy Ibis seemed rather mobile today but I will try again. It was nice to get a few sightings of Western Marsh Harrier though.

Pink-footed Goose 

Red-legged Partridge

Ottery St Mary, Devon 

I haven't had any chance to make a dent in the 2022 year list, apart from the usual garden birds which has included Eurasian Jay, Redwing, Common Pheasant and a non tickable Indian Peafowl. I did pop to a few places late afternoon toady though. 

On the Road out of Ottery to Putts Corner (Hare and Hounds) in the first field on the left past the animal rescue centre were a group of 6 Red-legged Partridge. I was only on bins, so poor record shot below.

A few 100 metres south of St Saviours Bridge, wad a nice White-throated Dipper and 6 Common Merganser. 

Red-legged Partridge