Sunday 23 August 2015

Yet another BB rarity for the Teign

After what turned into a failed seawatching attempt by myself and Will at Teignmouth this morning, things took a turn for the better as I looked down to find that the Bonaparte's Gull had returned for another winter, perching on the same pipe as I first found it in 2013. It remained in the area for the couple of hours we were there, ranging between the Yacht Club and the groynes north of the pier giving stunningly close views.

Out to sea, the best bits were three Common Terns which flew south, five Common Scoter, a flock of c.20 Whimbrel, and about a dozen each of Gannet and Sandwich Tern.

The next bit of excitement came when Will called an Osprey making it's way north over the pier, circling it's way slowly over our heads and off towards the Exe where it was later picked up at the Warren 15 minutes later.

Earlier at Flow Point there were c.10 Dunlin and two each of Common Sandpiper, Ringed Plover and Whimbrel.

Adult Bonaparte's Gull and juvenile Osprey
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4 comments:

  1. matt knott23 August 2015 at 17:02

    Good stuff! You've had more good birds in a few weeks on the Teign than I had in years of slogging it! Well done both of you - keep up the good work. Great photos too Laurie.

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    1. Laurie Allnatt23 August 2015 at 17:33

      Thanks Matt - certainly an impressive run of birds. Not a bad day for you either! We're always amazed at the stuff you find at Exmouth.

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  2. Anonymous24 August 2015 at 22:43

    Hi Laurie, couple of cracking birds you spotted there, great photos. Well done.
    Peter (WWT)

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