Somehow managed to miss out on a Spring Osprey this year, this bird over RSPB Exe Estuary & Darts Farm Bowling Green Marsh made up for it - thanks to Steve Cox Alphingtonbirder for the shout. Not a close photo but clearly not a fresh juv; maybe a failed breeder/2cy?

A summer plumaged Little Stint this afternoon on Exminster Marsh showing very distantly found by Alphingtonbirder - others have much better pics than mine - also 6 Hobby (2 north marsh and 4 over Station Road) and plenty of Swifts

A lovely summary of the man’s complete incompetence. And that is his party. Rishi Sunak's latest act of stupidity exceeds even his own high standards - inewsg apple.news/AKx5gvafFQ5CGb…

Time people woke up and realised this is serious and climate change is changing everything. Heads in sand isn’t an option if you want a future. Farmers warn ‘crisis is building’ as record rainfall drastically reduces UK food production - The Guardian apple.news/AsPqIzaDrSiC5m…

Bonelli’s Wblr sp E Soar willows; elusive & not since 12.40. With Alphingtonbirder
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Ryan Dale Vince Julia Hartley-Brewer Dim dim dim

Steve Cox Look closely as currently it’s a few sand dunes at Dawlish Warren, but soon it will be the golf course, then the town, then Starcross and how long to it being Topsham. 10 years, 20 years? But you can be sure it will happen while we continue to ignore climate change.

Silvio Tattisconie 💎 ©™ 🇬🇧 Dale Vince Julia Hartley-Brewer Another selfish thicky

Alphingtonbirder BirdGuides 😳😳😂😂👏👏👏

Dale Vince Julia Hartley-Brewer She’s just a selfish individual like most on the far right of British politics. Me me me …..,

J - UK 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧 Liz Webster We all want that mate, but with the Tories in power we won’t have it for much longer. They are Tice’s Reform party are right wing scum

BirdGuides The suggested Bean Geese at Darts Farm are Swan Geese. Saw them this afternoon.

Tim Ridgeway RSPB Exe Estuary & Darts Farm Exeter City Council Teignbridge ExeterHour Be nice to catch them and get their vehicle crushed.

Alphingtonbirder Paul Kemp Yes, a fine mature male Red-veined Darter. The white stripe on the side of the thorax is also a good clue, and other species of darter aren't usually red at this time of year. There's been a small arrival in recent days.

Alphingtonbirder It was luckily. She was ready to go.

Alphingtonbirder Hi Steve, yes definitely!

Dave Smallshire Any thoughts David?

Alphingtonbirder National Grid Nice one Steve. What a great time of life 👍

Alphingtonbirder Exeter City Council If it's public highway it will be Devon county council doing a great job 😀