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08 April 2025

Out and about

While on the hunt for Butterflies found plenty of birds, my first Swallow of the year brought a smile to my face.

Plenty of Pied Wagtails about and a nice singing Siskin at Dunsford was again a nice surprise. Plenty of Skylarks, Willow Warbler, Robin, Blackbird, Dunnock and Song Thrush in full song.

Plus all the usual stuff and not many humans about which was a surprise, it being Easter School holidays?

Really a great day out on Dartmoor.

08 April 2025

Chasing Butterflies

Visited a few places today on the look out for some new species for the year, visited Aish Tor, Dunsford Meadows and Holden Butterfly Walk.

While seen quite a few out in the sun, no new species, did notice a lot of work has gone into both Aish Tor and Holden, nice to see and about time, lets hope it brings some results!

06 April 2025

Butterflies makes 7

Have been looking in several places this last couple of days, sunny but a cold wind in the air. Nevertheless Ive managed a few more species.

Places visited have been RSPB Exminster and Powderham Marshes, Dunstone Meadow, Dawlish warren and a few back lanes/hedgerows.

Seen plenty of Peacocks, a few Small White, Comma, Brimstone, Orange Tip and single Green-veined White and a single Red Admiral from before.

05 April 2025

Dawlish Warren

On a visit to the Warren looking for Butterflies it was a pleasure to see a couple of favorites.

In the sun, the Dawlish Sand Crocus where out in force and great to see them.

Also in good numbers were some Cirl Buntings, 10 years ago I don't think you would have seen them here but the species has gone from strength to strength, great to see!

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