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It was another cold and overcast day but pleasantly calm as we set out from Exmouth a littleafter 12:30pm. The shingle beds of Pole Sands held good numbers of Oystercatchers andCurlews as usual and the sharp-eyed on board picked out…

It was a cold grey morning; real February weather, but undeterred we set off in the capable handsof Captain Will. The shingle banks of Pole Sands at the mouth of the estuary were covered withOystercatchers, Curlews & gulls as usual…

There was rain in the air but our hardy visitors were up again for the challenge. Our first bird encountered off Shelly Beach was a Great Northern Diver and always a bonus Bird as it happened there were to be…

With floodwater in the estuary, it was decided to head straight into the Estuary instead of the seafront along Pole sands. The stormy weather of the last few days and a strengthening NW safety must come first. There was rain…

With a cool Southerly breeze, we headed off on our Guided Birdwatching cruise, a full compliment on board weather was dry visibility good, though slighty overcast and plenty to see throughout the estuary to keep us all interested. Captain Rich…

Another great cruise today in pleasant broken sunshine with a moderate southerly breeze. A trio of Eider in the surf off Pole Sands started things very nicely and as we proceeded up the estuary we encountered most of the usual…

Shifting from cold and grey to pleasantly sunny conditions, today’s cruise showed us the estuary in contrasting moods and provided a classic ‘Exe’perience with some great views of an impressive range of birds. Among the highlights were several close Red-breasted…