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Shiphay Birder

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Apr 7

Pleased to find a #CornBunting in the afternoon ☀️ sunshine at Devon's #HopesNose today. A rare bird in the county and the first for the site since Nov '94. #DevonBirds #UKBirding. With @backwardbirder.bsky.social @markrabailey.bsky.social @stephmurphy.bsky.social @robmurphy.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 8h

Hope's Nose, S Devon. 07.20. The first 4 seeping Redwings of the 🍂 autumn for the site, flew N over the entrance gate. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 1d

1 of 3 #PurpleSandpipers at S Devon's #HopesNose this morning. First of the 🍂 autumn there, and incredibly, likely arrived from the arctic or subarctic. Should be in the vicinity for at least the next 6 months. Amazing. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #Migration #birds

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 1d

Hope's Nose, Devon this morning. A Snipe inadvertently put up from vegetation S of the Point, was my 1st for the site! A good bird for the location. Nearby, I was pleased to find the first Purple Sandpiper of the autumn 🍁 - a further two were also seen. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 7d

Always something to see 👍.

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 7d

Great views of a #Spoonbill at Devon's #PassageHouse, #TeignEstuary at 2.00pm today. This obliging bird was admired by lots of passers-by. Thanks to the finder and Mike P for the nudge. Just my 2nd at this local site. #DevonBirds #UKBirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 13d

This cracking #PectoralSandpiper showed well in the late September sunshine 🌞 this afternoon at Devon's #BowlingGreenMarsh. A 🎩 top find by @backwardbirder.bsky.social 👍. A decent supporting cast of local birders too. #DevonBirds #UKBirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birds

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 15d

Today's #SlavonianGrebe S of Cockwood Steps on Devon's #ExeEstuary. A difficult bird to video due to its distance and frequent diving in blustery conditions. Just my 2nd in Devon this year 😉. Thanks again to Lee C & @robmurphy.bsky.social. #DevonBirds #UKBirding @warrenbirding.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 15d

Cockwood Steps, Exe Estuary, Devon. Slavonian Grebe showing well, if a bit distantly, to the S. Favouring the area around the green buoy until 12.45 at least. Thanks Lee C. With @robmurphy.bsky.social @stephmurphy.bsky.social. #DevonBirds #UKBirding @warrenbirding.bsky.social

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Sep 1

A further short clip from yesterday of the #GreyPhalarope currently gracing South Devon's #SouthHuishMarsh. Smashing bird 👍. #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 31

The #GreyPhalarope at South Devon's #SouthHuishMarsh this morning. Although a little distant, it showed well for periods, much to the delight of the onlooking birders. Thanks 🙏 to Mike P, @robmurphy.bsky.social @southhamsbirder.bsky.social @startbirder.bsky.social #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 28

In honour of Mark V's #Wryneck doing the decent thing and staying for a second day, here's another bit of footage 👍. #TurfHotel #ExminsterMarshes #UKBirding #DevonBirds #birds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 27

Turf Hotel, #ExminsterMarshes, Devon. Very interesting to watch Mark V's #Wryneck feeding along a gravel path this afternoon. Super views once again of this enigmatic species 👍. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 27

Hope's Nose, Devon. 06.40-12.00. Quieter than hoped, with much passing S too distantly. So, best site bird 6 Sand Martins (3 in off), 60+ Bal Shears, 60+ Manxies, 25+ Comm Terns past the Point, 5 Med Gulls, 5 Sand Terns. Many Kitts/Gans. Painted Lady, Grey Seal. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 27

Turf Hotel, #ExminsterMarshes, Devon. 15.30. Mark V's superbly found #Wryneck still showing incredibly well next to the lock. My 2nd Devon Wryneck in 8 days! Thanks for the info Mike P, Keith M and @markrabailey.bsky.social. @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKBirding #birds

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 26

Great to see my mate Mike P's fabulous photo of the recent #Wryneck at Devon's Hope's Nose feature in the 👇 below. Also, good to see Devon's #MarshSandpiper in there - congratulations to Paul B, Lee C, Phil A, and everyone else involved 👍. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · Aug 26

Review of the Week: 18-25 August 2025

Britain's second Black-winged Kite headlined an excellent period that also included a juvenile Marsh Sandpiper, a Bridled Tern, and the momentous confirmation of Zitting Cisticola breeding for the first time:

Review of the Week: 18-25 August 2025

Sam Viles rounds up the rare bird news for Britain, Ireland and the Western Palearctic for the week of 18-25 August 2025. Britain's second Black-winged Kite headlined an excellent early autumn period that also included a juvenile Marsh Sandpiper, a Bridled Tern and the confirmation of Zitting Cisticola breeding for the first time.

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 25

Coombe Cellars, Teign Estuary, Devon. 10.05. Nice views of an Osprey flying straight past the pub and then W/upriver. Lovely summer 🌞 vista too. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 24

Nice amble along the Templer Way on Devon's #TeignEstuary today. Flight views of an Osprey E of Passage House at 11.20 and then back W and N carrying a fish 🐟at 11.45. Thanks to @robmurphy.bsky.social & @stephmurphy.bsky.social for the heads up about the latter. 👍. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 22

Today's #MarshSandpiper found by @seatonbirder.bsky.social at E Devon's #BlackHoleMarsh. A lovely bird that was greatly admired by a phalanx of birders from near and far. #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 22

Good to see you too, Bill. Hoping to see you at Berry Head over the next couple of months 🤞🤔.

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 22

An incredible morning at E Devon's #BlackHoleMarsh! #MarshSandpiper, Wood Sand, 2 Little Stints, 2 Ruff, Spotted Redshank, Osprey, & White-tailed Eagle! Thanks for the heads up @robmurphy.bsky.social, Mike P, @markrabailey.bsky.social. Great find @seatonbirder.bsky.social. 👍 #UKBirding #DevonBirds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 19

I concur. Finds have somewhat increased since I have sallied forth with the hallowed optic 👍.

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thanks, Bill. It had been too mobile to video earlier on, so we were lucky it sat still for a bit in the open. 👍

Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 19

Having been mobile and elusive during the late morning, it was a surprise when this #Wryneck flew in and gave fantastic views to the small group of birders standing nearby. A memorable encounter at Devon's #HopesNose. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 19

Top work, chap. I was amazed when it flew in towards us after being so elusive. 👍

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · Aug 19

Very pleased to find my 2nd site #Wryneck at Devon's #HopesNose this morning. It showed briefly at 10.25, 10.55, 11.05, before giving itself up at c13.30 on the south side. Stunning bird. 👍. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds @wildweevils.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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