American Golden Plover And A Possible European Honey Buzzard

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.

American Golden Plover

American Golden Plover

American Golden Plover 

European Honey Buzzard

Clyst Road, Near Whitehall Lane, Topsham, Devon
On my drive home from work I notice a bird of prey that on wing impression looked like a European Honey Buzzard. I managed to stop (blocking the road) and extremely quickly get my bins on the bird (bins were on the passenger seat) and was able to confirm the ID.

Mudbank Lane, Exmouth, Devon 
I had a quick look after work and there was nothing of any note. I did enjoy some of the flora around though.

Multiflora Rose

Rugosa Rose

Hedge Bindweed

Hirsute Rasberry

Red Valerian

Common Valerian

Byron Way, Exmouth, Devon 
At home I was greeted by 2 Common Swift screeching around the house. 1 landed briefly on my roof but it was all to quick for a photo. My Common House Martins were both poking their heads out of the nest with plenty more busily feeding. A flock of around 30 Common Starling but alas no Rosy Starling in amongst them.