Mid Devon Birder
@middevonbirder.bsky.social
A mid Devon birder interested in all wildlife but specifically birds with occasional mammals, moths and fungi thrown in the mix.
Two Black-Necked Grebes briefly at Cheddar Reservoir this morning and then just one, which showed nicely.
December 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Two Black-Necked Grebes briefly at Cheddar Reservoir this morning and then just one, which showed nicely.
I was out of County a long way away when it came up but I just got back in time to see it #lessercrestedtern
December 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I was out of County a long way away when it came up but I just got back in time to see it #lessercrestedtern
Lesser Whitethroat (and a Black Redstart) near Seaton Bowling Green this morning with @leonwr.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Lesser Whitethroat (and a Black Redstart) near Seaton Bowling Green this morning with @leonwr.bsky.social
Nice to get my second Black Redstart in two years in Mid Devon. First one was at a Catholic Church and this one at a Protestant Church 🤣.
November 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Nice to get my second Black Redstart in two years in Mid Devon. First one was at a Catholic Church and this one at a Protestant Church 🤣.
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Our birdwatching in Extremadura video is live! Our first birdwatching trip abroad and what a time to remember! youtu.be/g4ntM_NxR88 #birds
Autumn Birdwatching in Extremadura
YouTube video by Plymouth Birders
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November 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Our birdwatching in Extremadura video is live! Our first birdwatching trip abroad and what a time to remember! youtu.be/g4ntM_NxR88 #birds
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Incredible pics of the Pallid Swifts at Dawlish Warren today by Luke H shared with his permission
November 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Incredible pics of the Pallid Swifts at Dawlish Warren today by Luke H shared with his permission
Pallid Swift is a bird I have wanted to see in the UK for many years and today was the day with two over Dawlish Warren. Thanks to @markrabailey.bsky.social for the updates. This is the first lifer I have had in Devon for over 11 years, so, very chuffed 😃.
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Pallid Swift is a bird I have wanted to see in the UK for many years and today was the day with two over Dawlish Warren. Thanks to @markrabailey.bsky.social for the updates. This is the first lifer I have had in Devon for over 11 years, so, very chuffed 😃.
Peregrine wearing its best trousers to church and tucking into its delicious fresh breakfast.
October 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Peregrine wearing its best trousers to church and tucking into its delicious fresh breakfast.
I made the annual pilgrimage to Emsworthy Mire for migrating Ring Ouzel this afternoon and saw 5 in challenging conditions 🌧️😱.
October 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I made the annual pilgrimage to Emsworthy Mire for migrating Ring Ouzel this afternoon and saw 5 in challenging conditions 🌧️😱.
Did my first ever guided bird watch today for two ladies at Ashclyst. Was a bit nervous but they loved it and really enjoyed seeing Nuthatch for the first time 😀.
October 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Did my first ever guided bird watch today for two ladies at Ashclyst. Was a bit nervous but they loved it and really enjoyed seeing Nuthatch for the first time 😀.
Week 42 of my 2025 200 bird year. Now at 228 after a couple of trips Scilly. Will I reach 230? Can I be bothered? There are a few obvious species that I could chase after.....🤔🤣
October 16, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Week 42 of my 2025 200 bird year. Now at 228 after a couple of trips Scilly. Will I reach 230? Can I be bothered? There are a few obvious species that I could chase after.....🤔🤣
Hello Scilly again - didn't think I'd be back again so soon but it had to be done #scillybirds
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hello Scilly again - didn't think I'd be back again so soon but it had to be done #scillybirds
A farewell to Scilly yesterday. We won't be back next year due to other holiday commitments but may be back the year after.
October 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
A farewell to Scilly yesterday. We won't be back next year due to other holiday commitments but may be back the year after.
Scilly Day 6:- Bit of a grey old day. Don't mention the Mourning Dove again 😥. Consolation birds were Turtle Dove and Red-breasted Flycatcher.
October 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Scilly Day 6:- Bit of a grey old day. Don't mention the Mourning Dove again 😥. Consolation birds were Turtle Dove and Red-breasted Flycatcher.
Scilly Day 5:- T-Shirt weather again. Don't mention the Mourning Dove 😥. Best bird for me today was Common Rosefinch.
October 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Scilly Day 5:- T-Shirt weather again. Don't mention the Mourning Dove 😥. Best bird for me today was Common Rosefinch.
Scilly Day 4:- Another fine day. This time spent on St Agnes. Hoopoe, Spotted Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail and Curlew Sandpiper. #scillybirds
October 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Scilly Day 4:- Another fine day. This time spent on St Agnes. Hoopoe, Spotted Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail and Curlew Sandpiper. #scillybirds
Scilly Day 3:- A beautiful sunny day with the wind gradually easing. Paid homage to the Wilson's Phalarope again. Also Yellow-Browed Warbler and American Pipit. #scillybirding
October 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Scilly Day 3:- A beautiful sunny day with the wind gradually easing. Paid homage to the Wilson's Phalarope again. Also Yellow-Browed Warbler and American Pipit. #scillybirding
Scilly Day 2:- Very blowy and therefore challenging but not a bad day with Short-Eared Owl, Glossy Ibis, 2 Spotted Flycatchers, Pied Flycatcher and Rosy Starling. #scillybirding
October 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Scilly Day 2:- Very blowy and therefore challenging but not a bad day with Short-Eared Owl, Glossy Ibis, 2 Spotted Flycatchers, Pied Flycatcher and Rosy Starling. #scillybirding
Scilly Day 1:- A bit blowy and rainy, so only managed to catch up with the Wilson's Phalarope, but what a bird. #scillybirds
October 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Scilly Day 1:- A bit blowy and rainy, so only managed to catch up with the Wilson's Phalarope, but what a bird. #scillybirds
Early afternoon sea watch off Otterton with @leonwr.bsky.social gave us lots of Sarnies and 2-3 Arctic Skuas then a dash back down the M5 for the Baird's at LORP this evening.
September 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Early afternoon sea watch off Otterton with @leonwr.bsky.social gave us lots of Sarnies and 2-3 Arctic Skuas then a dash back down the M5 for the Baird's at LORP this evening.
Distant shot of the turf Grey Phal. Another lunchtime Devon ✔️ for me. Thanks to @markrabailey.bsky.social for pinging me. Now back to work 🤣.
September 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Distant shot of the turf Grey Phal. Another lunchtime Devon ✔️ for me. Thanks to @markrabailey.bsky.social for pinging me. Now back to work 🤣.
Heard somewhere that there was a Wryneck at the Turf Hotel in Devon 😉 so I finally got off my backside to go and see it.
September 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Heard somewhere that there was a Wryneck at the Turf Hotel in Devon 😉 so I finally got off my backside to go and see it.
What an evening:- Sabine's Gull (Devon ✅); Wryneck (Year ✅); Glossy Ibis (Year ✅).
September 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
What an evening:- Sabine's Gull (Devon ✅); Wryneck (Year ✅); Glossy Ibis (Year ✅).
A birder never stops birding, even when being a tourist. Nice Grey Wags at Corpus Christi 🤣.
August 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
A birder never stops birding, even when being a tourist. Nice Grey Wags at Corpus Christi 🤣.
Took a gamble and decided to take a detour en route to Cambridge for the weekend via Walberswick. Reward after a 90 minute wait - 3 Zitting Cisticolas flitting around the reeds, keeping out of the wind.
August 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Took a gamble and decided to take a detour en route to Cambridge for the weekend via Walberswick. Reward after a 90 minute wait - 3 Zitting Cisticolas flitting around the reeds, keeping out of the wind.