The Alfrey clan (Pete, Holly and Jacob) have been staying at my home. Pete is an all round Naturalist and birding pal. There were various activities on the agenda, birding, moths, dragonflies, cream teas and tourist stuff!
The first day began with Pete sorting out the moths in the trap (another post to follow). We then all piled into the mobile observatory and crossed the border into Devon meeting up with Jaffa (we all have nicknames) at Seaton Wetlands. After a brew and a flapjack made our way onto the wetlands which has a couple of excellent hides overlooking the wetlands and the Axe Estuary.
Bird(s) of the day were a few Wood Sandpiper that were feeding on the wetlands, Common Sandpiper, a Greenshank, Blackwits, Redshank and an Oystercatcher made up the shorebird total. Gulls were well represented on the Axe Estuary but no Yellow legged Gull!
A Marsh Harrier made infrequent fly pasts to ruffle the feathers below! The cream head and the fresh feathering with no signs of moult through the primaries and secondaries suggested a juvenile bird.
A visit to Colyford Tram Station resulted in cream teas all round with a few bonus wasps thrown into the mix! Jaffa then took us to a spot where White Legged damselfly was present.
This was a new damselfly for my list with both male and immature/females showing.
The evening was spent at the Blue Vinny and some excellent dining!
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