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Not at all bad for a December seawatch. Well done Dave.

Keep an eye out for these! Not just in Devon but anywhere.

Two male Brambling seen on the feeders this morning at Haldon Forest. Devon Birds

Many thanks to all who have submitted their 2021 sightings, either via BirdTrack or direct, so far 199K records have been received. Please send in any outstanding records asap to [email protected] devonbirds.org/birdwatching/r…

Don't forget to take part in the #rspb #BigGardenBirdWatch this weekend! Full details: rspb.org.uk/get-involved/a…

We have another free BirdTrack online virtual training event coming up on 23-02-2022. We will guide you through adding your first records to BirdTrack and answer any questions you might have. You can sign up here bto.org/civicrm/event/…

Time is running out to object to a solar farm on Chelson Meadow, & back an alternative delivering solar panels while conserving the best wildlife habitat. Please object by 22 March. Details: docs.google.com/document/d/19B… Devon Birds Cornwall Birds BirdGuides RareBirdAlertUK plse RT

A pristine Male Wheatear on Torcross Beach this morning. Spring has officially Sprung in the South Hams Devon Birds FSC Slapton Ley

Male Wheatear and c80 Redwing, some singing, on Crownhill Down, Dartmoor, this morning. Devon Birds Wildlife In Devon #TwitterNatureCommunity #LocalBigYear #BirdsSeenIn2022

Birders - help is needed in East Devon (and elsewhere) with fieldwork for the BTO Breeding Waders of Wet Meadows survey this spring. Three visits between mid April and the end of June. These are the priority sites for coverage. Thank you! bto.org/our-science/pr…

Visiting two great Devon Birds reserves in a great location in great weather

Terribly sad news to report that Dave Hopkins passed away this morning - an absolute legend of Devon birding and national twitches from Scilly to Shetland -he will be greatly missed - photo (courtesy of Dave B) of his last visit to his beloved Exminster Marsh earlier this spring

At Godborough Castle owned by Devon Birds the bumblebee-friendly Yellow rattle and Eyebright seeds sown last year to help restore meadow habitats are blooming, with generous support from Teemill and Will Bees Bespoke alongside pond plants from West Country Buzz Bumblebee Conservation Trust

Sadly no sign so far today of this absolute stunner. But well done Angus on such a fantastic find.

Our brand new website is now LIVE including the new-look daily bird sightings blog: devonbirds.org There is so much to see on the new website that it won't all fit in one Tweet, so please take the time to have a browse and see for yourself! #birding #birdwatching #devon

It is #BigGardenBirdwatch weekend! Be sure to take part in this incredible piece of citizen science. You never know what you might see? And even if you don't see as much as expected, or maybe nothing at all, that is still important data.

Fantastic news from Lundy today, officially now the location of a Bird Observatory. Congratulations to all who worked hard to put this application together.

Devon birdwatchers - can you help with the BTO GWCT Woodcock Watch Woodcock Survey? Two-three evening visits required between now and end of June. All the blue squares are available. Thanks to everyone who has helped so far! bto.org/woodcock #0rnithology

Tragic news to report that Devon birder Ernie “Butch” Davis passed away overnight after a short illness-known to many from UK twitching since the 80’s & avid WP lister including his beloved visits to Corvo - he will be so greatly missed by all that knew him.