Weather was set fair for the afternoon cruise with strong early spring sunshine. A few birds on Pole Sands with 50+ Dark Bellied Brent Geese on show at the start. Nice views of a Grey Seal on one of the Mussel vessels off Dawlish Warren. Red Breasted Mergansers put in an appearance throughout the Estuary and the same for Great Crested Grebe. Slovenian Grebe showed off Starcross and Good numbers of Gulls throughout with 1500+ off Exton. 200+ Avocets showed well between Turf Lock and Topsham with flights near the boat. 1000+ Lapwing flighty around this same area with 400+ Black Tailed Godwits. As the sun fell low in the sky the 800+ Golden plover looked more golden than usual and put on a fantastic display across the mudflats. Plenty of Black Tailed Godwits showed well near to Topsham along with a few Teal. The cruise back to Exmouth with the sun setting was enjoyed by all.
Derek Carter
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