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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 11h

Oh, okay, Mike. I'm a little out of the loop with some of the local sightings. Please pass on my thanks to the finder if you can. Thanks for the info this afternoon though. Despite some calling, one of the most elusive YBWs I've encountered. Day was getting on though. 👍

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 12h

Clennon Valley Lakes, Paignton, S Devon. 16.00-17.00. Nice to chat to @clennonvalley.bsky.social and see his #YellowBrowedWarbler very briefly on two occasions, as it became elusive at Lake 2. Some calling. Thanks to Mike P. #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon. 09.57. Per Mike P - the Cetti's Warbler still present - now at the bottom of the site favouring the scrub and pear tree area S of the old fence line and quarry rim. Some calling, showed briefly. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Nice to find the site's first #GreatNorthernDiver of the autumn 🍁 distantly off the Point at S Devon's #HopesNose this morning. A true harbinger of the advancing season. Yesterday's Cetti's Warbler still present but elusively calling from deep scrub. #UKBirding #DevonBirds @birdtrack.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon this AM. I did not expect to find my first site Cetti's Warbler at the bottom of the first slope! Perhaps the first record here for several decades? 🤔 Mobile and vocal - it showed briefly on half a dozen occasions. #UKBirding #DevonBirds @backwardbirder.bsky.social #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Gillard Rd, Brixham, S Devon. Quick lunch break visit today to finally see Mark V's #TurtleDove in the horse field - just a stone's throw from work! Nice 📸 👇 by and big thanks to Mike P and @robmurphy.bsky.social for the info. #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Not too bad for one pair of eyes 👀 at The Point over a couple of hours. 😂

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Point, Hope's Nose, S Devon. 07.45-09.50. 2 Sooty Shears, 2 Great Skuas, 19 Arctic Skuas, 11 Barwits S, 50+ Balearics, 7 Manx, 10 Dunlin S, 7 Comm Sco, 6 Sand Terns, 6 Comm Terns, Med Gull. 2 small Tern sp S at c08.20. Much more passing distantly. Loved it! 👍 #UKBirding #DevonBirds #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thanks, Rob. First one there that I've been in a position to video. 👍

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Today's migrant #SpottedFlycatcher in the 🌞 at S Devon's, #HopesNose. It was mobile and elusive early on, before giving itself up late morning. A surprisingly scarce species for the site, with just a handful of records in recent years. #UKBirding #DevonBirds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon this AM. #SpottedFlycatcher at the bottom of the first slope. 32 Balearic Shears (great views of 21 around the Point), Arctic Skua, 3 Sand Terns, 3 Wheatears, 10+ Chiffs, Shelduck, 2 Firecrests, 8 Mipits, 14 H Martins, 10 Clouded Yellows, G Seal. #UKBirding #DevonBirds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Shiphay, Torquay, S Devon. 11.40. Sun comes out and the expected Hummingbird hawk-moth drops in to feed on the buddleia in the back garden. Even better were our first 2 Clouded Yellows floating through! What a year for them locally and beyond.

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I was packing up to leave 😂, but then very brief views at 18.00 before pretty good ones fifteen minutes later. It was in clear view for over 8 minutes - some calling too. Really pleased to see this scarce species in our local area - thanks for the find! A lovely part of the coastline too 👍.

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Froward Cove, Froward Point, S Devon. @jacob-wood.bsky.social's elusive #OrtolanBunting finally gave itself up and showed well for several minutes from 18.15 this evening. Thanks for the updates & advice from local birders. #DevonBirds #UKBirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon. 07.35-09.40. 15 #CloudedYellow butterflies were a site best for me this morning. 2 calling, flyover Yellow Wagtails, 5 Willow Warblers, 2 Wheatears, 2 Painted Ladies, and a Hummingbird hawk-moth were the best of the rest. #UKBirding #DevonBirds #Birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon this AM. My 1st site Sedge Warbler of the year S of the quarry. Also there, a low, calling, flyover Yellow Wagtail - another good site bird. 4 Wheatears, 3 Willow Warblers. 2 Clouded Yellows, 3 Painted Ladies, Hummingbird hawk-moth. #UKBirding #DevonBirds #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon. 06.55-09.30. Cracking Black Tern S at 07.53. 1500+ Common Terns, 250+ Manx Shears, 80+ Balearic Shears, 15+ Med Gulls, 2 Pom Skuas, 9 Arctic Skuas, Juv YLG, 40+ Sand Terns, Comm Sco S, 2 Turnstones, 15+ Sand Martins in off over the Point. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Thanks, John. It's been a top day!

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Shiphay, Torquay, S Devon. 19.30. Making dinner 🍽️ and I glance up to see this migrant #Nightjar sat on top of the covered washing line! Stayed for a good ten minutes. Amazingly, the second record for our back garden! #UKBirding #DevonBirds #birds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Powderham Marsh, Devon. Late PM. To and from the VP - Osprey (Ad), Green Sandpiper, Hobby, 3 Common Sandpipers, 2 Ruffs, Yellow Wagtail, 8+ Clouded Yellows. #UKBirding #DevonBirds #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Plus a Clouded Yellow at the car park.

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Arch Brook, Teign Estuary, S Devon. 14.25. A juvenile Osprey showed well for three or four minutes off Coombe Cellars. #UKBirding #DevonBirds #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon. 08.30. Stunned to find a Greenish Warbler in an ash tree on the northern side of the first slope, below the entrance. The bird showed briefly but incredibly well at close range, before moving off. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon. Late AM. 175+ Common Terns (65+ rafting NE of the Point), 850+ Kittiwakes. Super views of Great Skua, Arctic Skua, and 3 Balearic Shears close around the Point. 4 Sand Terns, 80+ Gans, 3 Harb Porps. Autumn Lady's-Tresses nearby. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today's #RedNeckedPhalarope at E Devon's #BlackHoleMarsh, #SeatonWetlands. This very smart bird gave good views to the assembled rogues' gallery in the Island Hide 😉. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Aylesbeare Common, Devon. 13.50. Red Kite S of the A3052, about half a mile E of the reserve entrance. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Black Hole Marsh, Seaton Wetlands, E Devon. The #RedNeckedPhalarope showed very well around the Island Hide up to 11.30. Many thanks to the finder, Mike P & @markrabailey.bsky.social #UKBirding #DevonBirds @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Best ever views of a migrant #Osprey for me at S Devon's #CoombeCellars on the #TeignEstuary this afternoon. So glad that Mike P came over after the initial sighting to take these photos of this young bird. Brilliant stuff! 👌 #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Coombe Cellars, Teign Estuary, S Devon. 15.20-15.30. Stunning views of an Osprey just off Hearn Field, over the pub, and as it drifted off W and upriver. Probably the same bird towards Teignmouth at 14.05 too. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A southbound #Wheatear at South Devon's #HopesNose this morning. One of three on site. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon. Late AM. 400+ #Kittiwakes on and rafting around Flat Rock. Greenshank (good site bird), unseen calling Kingfisher, Willow Warbler, 3 Wheatears, 2 Balearic Shears S, 8 Comm Dolphs, 2 Painted Ladies, Hummingbird hawk-moth. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Plus 2 Clouded Yellows and a Hummingbird hawk-moth.

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

South Huish Marsh, S Devon. 14.00. At least 5 Yellow Wagtails showing well around the cattle. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Today's #Spoonbill seen from the #TemplerWay opposite #PassageHouse on the #TeignEstuary at lunchtime. Still a good bird to see in S Devon, away from the Exe. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Passage House, Teign Estuary, S Devon. 13.00. The #Spoonbill still present, but occasionally going out of sight in the central channel, towards the A380 bridge. Thanks to Mike P and the initial finder. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon. 08.00-09.05. My 1st site Common Sandpipers of the year, with 2 mobile and vocal birds around Sandy Point/Cove. Also, my 1st returning Wheatear and Willow Warbler. 2 H Martins over the Point. Jersey Tiger, G Seal. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Hope's Nose, S Devon. Late AM. Distant and hazy group of 70+ Shears rafting and milling about NE of the Orestone - many likely Balearic. Comm Sco N, Whitethroat, 3 Clouded Yellows, 2 Painted Ladies, Jersey Tiger, 5 Hummingbird hawk-moths, 8+ Comm Dolphs. 🔥 🥵 #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Yes, I think I recall Brittany being mentioned previously. 🤔

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A special treat to watch 2 #Choughs in the #PrawlePoint area of S Devon today. Superb views of the birds together. Really interesting to know where they came from. #DevonBirds #UKBirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @birdtrack.bsky.social #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Always nice to catch up with #YellowWagtails in South Devon. 3 showed very well at #SouthHuishMarsh early afternoon today. #DevonBirds #UKBirding #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Prawle Point, S Devon. 12.00. 2 #Choughs still present about 2/3 of the way to Langerstone Point from the NT Car Park. #DevonBirds #UKBirding @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @birdtrack.bsky.social #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Montana Roja's crater held Canarian Southern Grey Shrike, Trumpeter Finches, Berthelot's Pipits, and Plain Swifts overhead. Well worth the warm and windy walk up. 👍

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Calling Laughing Dove outside our accommodation. As a relatively recent colonist from the African mainland, not hugely common, but seen most days.

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Spanish Sparrows were ubiquitous. Great characters. Plenty of young birds seen too.

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

#CanarianSouthernGreyShrike chasing 10+ Trumpeter Finches in Montana Roja's crater the "best" on foot in #PlayaBlanca #Lanzarote. Laughing Doves, Plain Swifts, E Canarian Kestrel (Dacotiae), Berthelot's Pipits, Cory's Shears (to 25m!), Spanish Sparrows, Cattle Egrets, Flying Fish, Algerian 🦔. #birds

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Shiphay Birder @shiphaybirder.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🏃🏖️🩴🌞🩳🛏️💤🌜😉

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