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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Good close views of Turtle Dove in field with horses near #BerryheadBrixham this am and good to see Cirl Buntings in the hedgerow behind. Female Merlin in off the sea and flew inland just under #BerryHeadLighthouse 12.50pm today with @vivthesetter.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Wryneck dropped onto the seawall 10.05 before disappearing into the hedgerow opposite turf end of cycle bridge, Little Stint on the estuary mud from the seawall and an Osprey heading down the river to fish from #PowderhamCorner on the #ExeEstuary this am with @vivthesetter.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Good distant views of Buff-breasted Sandpiper at #NorthamBurrowsCP today along with a Sanderling, 2 Bar-tailed Godwits several Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Curlew and Oystercatchers with @vivthesetter.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Great views of the Ortolan Bunting late afternoon in the ploughed field next to the coastal path near #BudleighSalterton golf course after dipping the froward point bird earlier. Another great find by @wisebirding.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Happy Birthday Steph have a great day!

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Pectoral, Wood, Curlew, Green & Common Sandpipers, Spotted Redshank, Ruff and Peregrine from island hide + Osprey, Whinchat and Sparrowhawk at Seaton Marshes today at #SeatonWetlands

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Pectoral Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Spotted Redshank, Ruff and Snipe from the island hide and an Osprey from the tower hide which was mobbed non-stop by corvids over the marsh and the river Axe today at #BlackHoleMarsh #SeatonWetlands today

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Wood Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper from island hide and Osprey from tower hide at #BlackHoleMarsh #SeatonWetlands this pm.

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Masses of Sandwich & Common Terns on #BullHillSandbar on the dropping tide in the #ExeEstuary with 1 Little Tern from #ShellyBeach #Exmouth this am.

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Osprey on post #ExeEstuary north of #Exton and Common Seal from #Turf this am.

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Good views of 2 juv Spotted Redshanks and Great Egret from the tower hide at #BlackHoleMarsh with @vivthesetter.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Awesome views of the Red-necked Phalarope close to the island hide at #BlackHoleMarsh #SeatonWetlands this am with @vivthesetter.bsky.social Good to catchup with so many birders too. Nice pint at the Anchor Inn in Beer on the way home. Perfect 👍

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Wood Sandpiper from island hide + 2 juv Spotted Redshank, Great Egret and 8 Ringed Plover from tower hide at #BlackHoleMarsh #SeatonWetlands were the highlights today

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Fill in claims! On the train you can 🤣

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

My first bike was a Raleigh!

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Surprised to see both Barn and Little Owls using the same quarry at #Portland earlier. A few Willow Warblers being ringed today. @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

2 Choughs showed well in field along the South West Coast Path at #LangerstonePoint #EastPrawle 11am today with @vivthesetter.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Good distant views of the Hudsonian Godwit feeding and flying around at #Cattawade #Suffolk today after the mist lifted and sunshine came out with @vivthesetter.bsky.social @archieoram.bsky.social @kevinbirder.bsky.social Lifer ✅

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

2 Spotted Redshank, 3 Bar-tailed Godwit, Knot, 20 Whimbrel, 18 Greenshank, 4 Cattle Egret, Common and Green Sandpiper on #BowlingGreenMarsh over last evenings high tide

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

2 Spotted Redshank, 3 Knot, 15 Whimbrel, 2 Green Sandpipers and 7 Cattle Egrets were the highlights over last evenings high tide at #BowlingGreenMarsh with @vivthesetter.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Great pics! Just like busses wait 26 years and 2 come along at same time 😅

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Family of 10 Grey Partridge running across the field behind the Long-tailed Shrike www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMlu...

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10 Grey Partridge - Eastleach Turville, Gloucestershire 21/7/2026

YouTube video by Exeter Birder

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Relocated the Caspian Tern on the River Clyst mud from #BowlingGreenMarshViewPlatform on the evening dropping tide after missing it on the marsh. Also seen on the marsh were 10 Mediterranean Gulls including 3 juveniles.

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

2 Moulting sp Spotted Redshanks, Spoonbill, Green Sandpiper, Whimbrel and 7 Mediterranean Gulls (1/s 2/s and 5ad) were the highlights on #BowlingGreenMarsh over the pm high tide

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A visit to #DeepNatureReserve looking towards #Skomer #Pembrokeshire where we saw Chough, Puffin, Razorbill, Guillemot, Gannet, Wheatear and Com Whitethroat with @vivthesetter.bsky.social @kevinbirder.bsky.social @archieoram.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Great views of the Western Reef Heron a lifer✅ and 1st for UK on a superb trip out to #GannEstuary #Penbrokeshire_Wales with 3 other local birders today.

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

2 Summer plumage Spotted Redshanks, 2 Spoonbills, 4 Green Sandpipers, Knot, Ringed Plover and 3 Greenshank on #BowlingGreenMarsh this evening

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Summer plumage Spotted Redshank, 2 Spoonbills, 2 Whimbrel, Green Sandpiper, c120 Redshank, c45 Black-tailed Godwits, 30 Curlew, 7 Lapwing, Dunlin and several Sand Martins at #BowlingGreenMarsh over the am high tide today.

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Osprey caught a fish early evening north of #TowerHide and headed up river to large tree trunk. Earlier it was mobbed by female Marsh Harrier and forced off the usual dead tree. Also seal heading up river on the rising tide at #BlackHoleMarsh #SeatonWetlands.

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Great views of the Broad-billed Sandpiper in the Bight @warrenbirding.bsky.social over the evening hide tide with @vivthesetter.bsky.social . Also seen were Sanderling, Ringed Plover, Grey Plover and Oystercatchers #DawlishWarrenNNR

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Good views of Yellow Wagtails, Hobby, Great Egrets, Marsh Harriers, Cranes, Grass Snakes, Scarce/4 Spot Chasers and usual subjects on a nice trip out to the #SomersetLevels today with @vivthesetter.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Nice bird to get on your own patch 😂🤣

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Great views of the Lesser Kestrel (Lifer)✅ @ Mr.Bray's Cot of all places😆 #GoonhillyDowns + Chough, Wall Brown and Painted Lady Butterflies at #The_Lizard #Cornwall today with @vivthesetter.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Tree Pipits, Dartford Warblers, Crossbill and Stonechats on a walk around this am with @vivthesetter.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

My first Hobby, Swifts and Whimbrel of the year + several hirundines, Spoonbill, Sedge/Reed/Cetti's Warblers, Reed Bunting, Blackcap and Long-tailed Tits at #ExminsterMarsh this am with @vivthesetter.bsky.social

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Dave B @exebirder.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Superb views of the Red-spotted Bluethroat at #Swineham #Dorset. Also Bearded Tits heard pinging in the nearby reedbeds

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