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Guided Bird Watching Cruise – 4th March 2026

The weather was dry but very murky; visibility was poor with reports of an improving picture for the duration of our cruise, but it turned out to be murky the whole trip! This didn’t dampen spirits, however, and we were…

Guided Bird Watching Cruise 3rd March 2026

The light was mostly excellent for this afternoon’s cruise, which progressed slowly on a very low tide. There was evidence that some of the wintering birds had already started to move back towards their breeding grounds. For example, we saw…

Guided Bird Watching Cruise – 2nd March 2026

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,…

Guided Bird Watching Cruise – 1st March 2026

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.…

A Reflection on the ‘Let Birds Be’ Campaign

As another winter season on the Exe Estuary draws to a close, all of us at Stuart Line Cruises have been reflecting on the vital importance of the ‘Let Birds Be’ initiative. Our estuary is far more than just a…

Met Office Private Guided Bird Watching Cruise 19th February

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…

Guided Bird Watching Cruise – 18th February 2026

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…

Guided Bird Watching Cruise – 17th February 2026

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…

Guided Bird Watching Cruise – 16th February 2026

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…

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