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This was my last trip of the season and what a glorious day to end on. The sun shone and, despite gathering clouds, the rain stayed away. Spring seemed truly to have arrived. Birds were not present in mid-winter abundance,…

A fresh breeze, sunny intervals, and an absence of rain made for a most enjoyable trip today. Our winter visitors will soon be returning to their breeding grounds, and indeed some have already departed, leaving bird numbers a little sparse.…

With the weather dry but overcast and a blustery Northerly breeze, we set off along the seafront with Captain Will at the helm. A few Oystercatchers, several Herring Gulls, and a lone European Shag were spotted fishing on and near…

The weather for this afternoon’s cruise was not perfect for birdwatching, with heavy and intermittent rain; however, everyone stayed warm and undercover. Visibility was reasonably good for the conditions and the birds seen in the lower estuary were easy to…

The weather for this afternoon’s cruise was perfect for birdwatching: even light from a milky sun – and no rain for once! A Grey Seal showed its head a few times at Exmouth, while later we glimpsed similar views of…

A bright and blustery day today with the wind gusting strong at times, which is probably why we saw fewer birds than usual. Those birds that were braving the mudflats were often forced to lean into the wind to remain…

Today’s cruise was one of contrasts: some dismal rain was followed by sharp, bright afternoon sunshine. Bird numbers were lower than expected, but there were several key species that posed well for us and gave great views. The birdlife obliged…

The weather was dry, chilly and overcast with a strong south-easterly wind. Visibility was good for the duration of our cruise, but it turned out to be a beautiful, sunny and calm ending. With the Pride of Exmouth and Captain…