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We had another very pleasant, spring-like cruise this afternoon. After a brief glimpse of a Grey Seal off Exmouth sea front, we found no less than three of them on the Can-Doo. It looked as though yesterday’s two were still…

A beautiful sunny afternoon with spring-like temperatures. After seeing a Grey Seal’s head close to Exmouth, we saw two whole Grey Seals hauled out on the back of the local mooring servicing boat, Can-Doo; one was the dark bull seen…

Yet another of our outstanding cruises today dry overcast but mild and plenty on show for our visitors to enjoy. DB Brent Geese were viewed throughout the Estuary. Plenty of Gulls across the Estuary with great views of the 5…

Another of our outstanding cruises today dry overcast but mild and plenty on show for our visitors to enjoy. DB Brent Geese were viewed throughout the Estuary with a few flyby from these lovely small Geese. Oystercatchers were to be…

A beautiful sunny day and another excellent cruise, despite much human presence around Exmouth. We started with a nice comparison of Cormorant and Shag perched together on a buoy and soon after were watching a Great Northern Diver near Cockwood.…

A rather grey day today, but again very mild and with little wind. The sea front at Exmouth and the outer part of the estuary were rather quiet today, possibly a result of conspicuous human activity. Unfortunately, two immature Spoonbills…

Another fantastic day on the estuary, with lovely mild weather. An early highlight was an immature Great Northern Diver near Cockwood, where we also saw a Greenshank and the first of over 20 Great Crested Grebes. The immature Spoonbill and…

A lovely male Black Redstart was seen by some lucky people on the marina buildings before we had even boarded this morning’s cruise. Alas, it didn’t show afterwards, but lots of other birds did. After glimpses of Red-breasted Mergansers and…

Again our visitors on today’s cruise were treated to exceptionally calm sunny and clear conditions with mirror-like waters particularly in the upper part of the estuary. Plenty of action in the lower stretch with Shag and Cormorant fishing in packs…