Ottery St Mary, Devon
Due to family commitments, I spent most of my day at home. I was treated to my first ever true garden Northern Jay first thing but it was ever so brief. I was constantly watching the skies for a Red Kite. No such luck but did get a few Common Swift and Common Buzzard. however, late afternoon a distant raptor was making its way east. For me, a possible European Honey Buzzard. All the characteristics where there. Large tail, large wings, very pale underside with wide bands and dark carpals. Slow wing beat and a nice curve to the wings, unlike a Common Buzzars. It was however, too distant for me to be 100% certain.
Exminster Marsh, Devon
Early evening I popped along to see the American Golden Plover. The bird showed fantastically and I was able to get a few record shots. I do love this species and have been dying to see it since it was recorded yesterday.
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| American Golden Plover |
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| American Golden Plover |
