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

It was a no-show for Osprey on the Axe this morning, but there was a female Kingfisher flitting around various points near the hide, to keep us occupied. #Devonbirds

Couldn’t resist another stop at Seaton Wetlands on the way home from work for a second round with this juvenile pectoral sandpiper. It put on a great show in the evening shadow of the hide. Amazing views considering I’d never seen one a week ago! #Birds #DevonBirds #WildlifePhotography

Great day out to Seaton Wetlands yesterday with @mave23.bsky.social where the Pectoral Sandpiper showed very well along with Ruff, Wood Sandpiper, 2 Curlew Sandpiper and 2 Spotted Redshank although the star of the show was an Osprey fishing in front of the Tower Hide #devonbirds

Ortolan Bunting still with Cirl Bunting flock at Froward Cove, Froward Point this morning #ukbirding #devonbirds

A somewhat bedraggled Osprey, flying down the Axe this morning in the gloom and the rain. #Devonbirds

Today on Seaton Marsh, Curlew and Wood Sandpiper, Green and Spotted Shank. Snipe. The Osprey dived in front of Tower Hide, amazing to see it so close.
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A few years since I last saw one of these in the Axe Valley. The beautifully-marked juv Pectoral Sandpiper that is at Black Hole Marsh right now... 😎
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There was no sign of the Osprey in the early morning (07/09/26), but there are still plenty of interesting small birds on the wetlands. Pec Sand, Common Sand, Curlew Sand, Common Snipe, Ruff, Kingfisher and Spot Red. #Devonbirds

Froward Point- 1 Ortolan Bunting, 2 Tree Pipit, 1 Willow Warbler, 2 Sand Martin with 400 House Martin + 150 Swallow

Scabbacombe Point- 5 Spot Fly, 2 Willow Warbler, 1 Whinchat and another 100+ Hirundine
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Ortolan Bunting top of Froward Cove at Froward Point, Devon #ukbirding #devonbirds

Froward Point this morning- 1 Redstart, 1 Whinchat, 1 Whitethroat, 9 Spot. Fly, 1 Pied Fly (my first at FP), 250+ House Martin and 120+ Swallow #ukbirding #devonbirds

The juvenile Osprey on the Axe seems to be getting more efficient at fishing. One aborted swoop then a successful dive. It was only a small mullet(?), so hopefully it will return later in the day. #Devonbirds

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

Seaton Wetlands was a wader fest today. Pectoral Sandpiper dropped in at around noon (great find by visiting birders) Singles of Curlew & Wood Sandpipers, Ruff, plus 2 Spotted Redshank made a very special visit! #DevonBirds