Northern Mockingbird

Exmouth, Devon 

Popped to the in-laws to spend some time with them in the garden. As they live less than half a mile from the Northern Mockingbird, I took a walk to enjoy this bird one more time. The best place to view is from the opposite side of Exeter Road, looking across into the gardens between Iona Avenue and Cauleston Close. You can fully see the birds preferred Holly tree and avoid going down the footpath and drag a step ladder to (quite rightly) avoid standing on neighbours walls. The bird showed beautifully and I was able to get a better picture with my phone to scope. 

Northern Mockingbird 

Northern Mockingbird And Summer Arrivals

Beer Head, Devon 

I had the day off so I headed here in search of any summer arrivals. I had already got a heads up from Kevin Hale of a decent fall. This first bird was a Northern Wheatear. I never get tired of seeing this species. On the east side of the head were a very decent amount of Common Chiffchaff and in among them were a few Willow Warbler. 2 male Eurasian Blackcap put in an appearance. Oddly my first of the year! A few Barn Swallow came in off the sea. I so wished for a Ring Ouzel as that place is primed to receive one. Not today though.

Northern Wheatear (Male)

Exmouth, Devon 

As the stay at home rule has been lifted, I felt it safe to go for the Northern Mockingbird that has been a long stayer in Exmouth. I only had my binoculars with me so I only managed a record shot. What a cracking little bird to see. 

Northern Mockingbird