Devon specialities - 22nd, 23rd and 24th April 2022

 

Two and a half days in east Devon specifically to see and photograph Cirl Bunting and Dartford Warbler, was successful with fantastic views of both species and decent photos, too.

I arrived in the afternoon of the Friday and visited Dawlish Warren after dropping stuff off at my digs.  I heard a Cirl Bunting here, but could never locate it, annoyingly, but was unphased knowing it was the main target the following day.  I did however snap a male Stonechat and a male Linnet at very close range.


Linnet



Stonechat

The Saturday was very windy, with variable amounts of cloud.  I spent four hours watching Cirl Buntings, but the strong breeze made it hard work.  I managed a few decent shots never the less.








Cirl Bunting

On the Sunday I headed to Aylesbeare Common. The wind had dropped and there was light cloud.  It took me an hour of walking around in suitable habitat to find a Dartford Warbler. The bird showed very well, but feeling I might have been in an active territory, I got a few shots and left the area.




Dartford Warbler


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