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Devon Birding

I had a single Dartford calling on an East Devon Local Nature Reserve a few weeks ago - a very quiet spring for these charming little guys. James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,894
- May 3, 2011
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Was it flying south?!?
- Ranger James
- Post #2,873
- Apr 20, 2011
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Looks like a gropper - well done on getting a shot, they are notoriously hard to see. James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,870
- Apr 18, 2011
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

pair of hobbies at Knapp Copse yesterday, fighting, feeding and generally being wonderful!
- Ranger James
- Post #2,601
- Sep 17, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Ooh, pretty! What a fabulous bird. James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,588
- Aug 25, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Looking forward to seeing it Jon. james
- Ranger James
- Post #2,581
- Aug 9, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Don't tell Prof M, he'll be livid!
- Ranger James
- Post #2,579
- Jul 31, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Raptor day for me today, and I've not managed to spend a minute birding! Hobby flew over M5 on the elevated section above Exminster Marshes this morning. I nearly drove through the central reservation! And a peregrine flew low through the back garden this afternoon at ugbrooke! I've had...
- Ranger James
- Post #2,577
- Jul 30, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

...Too quiet...
- Ranger James
- Post #2,572
- Jul 20, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Hi Rob, Firstly pubs. If you are schlepping all the way down to Aylesbeare, then you may as well duck in to Topsham and enjoy a pint in the finest pub in the UK, the Bridge Inn. You will only kick yourself that you can't spend the night! Up near Croyde, the pub at Rackenford is meant to be...
- Ranger James
- Post #2,558
- Jun 7, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

hi Mate, The county is pretty big, with slow roads, so not sure you can do you're wish list unless you have a very understanding family. seabirds - any stretch of jutting-out cliff. is Lundy worth a visit - yes, if you have the whole day to yourself, and if you want to do some birding, spend...
- Ranger James
- Post #2,556
- Jun 6, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Good luck Andrew...
- Ranger James
- Post #2,545
- May 10, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Top sighting for me yesterday was a cuckoo flying low over Cullompton Cricket Club at about four in the afternoon. I was so chuffed to see one this year I didn't mind the fact we played terribly and lost to CCC! James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,542
- May 9, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Hi Devon Birders, I recently filmed this short homage to David Attenborough for the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDX0gkdbpNE please watch and comment to help my chances of meeting Sir David himself! WOW! James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,538
- May 8, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Cheers Roger... Roger that.
- Ranger James
- Post #2,535
- Apr 29, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

I shall forward this info to relevant officer, very useful to know the site is hard to find! James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,533
- Apr 28, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Cracking shot Steve, one of my favourite sea birds. James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,517
- Apr 19, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Had a grasshopper warbler at colyford common thursday morning last week. Splendid! James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,502
- Apr 11, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Hi Roy, With stunning shots like this, did you need to get any closer?? Really beautiful shot, I am envious. James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,468
- Apr 2, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Good luck Jon, fingers crossed for a gyr here in Devon. Anyone know when the last county record was?? James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,429
- Mar 18, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

A little perambulation around Haldon's pushchair-friendly paths turned up a few crossbills, loads of goldcrests and a croaking raven. James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,351
- Feb 21, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

Great photos Roy, you can really appreciate the oystercatcher is a 'priser' rather than a 'hammerer' with that sharp beak! Also, anyone know why it is that spoonbills spend so much time with that highly adapted bill tucked below a wing? It is heavy and this is a comfy place to rest it, or is it...
- Ranger James
- Post #2,345
- Feb 15, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

I see, how nice to have sympathetic land owners on your patch! James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,340
- Feb 11, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

What about the "Private" status of the track? James
- Ranger James
- Post #2,338
- Feb 10, 2010
- Forum: Devon
Devon Birding

I've not got any facts or data to hand, but a scratchy memory in my mind is telling me that there have been records from north of Creddy for Willow Tit, I am prepared to stand corrected on this however! JC
- Ranger James
- Post #2,322
- Feb 4, 2010
- Forum: Devon