Tuesday 7th
February
Today
it was a case of perfect timing. High
pressure with low tide made for slow progress to Topsham. As we turned for the return journey a large
flock of Brent Geese appeared flying in from Darts Farm direction and landed
alongside the river in front of us. It
was a wonderful sight that got better as we approached. The Red-breasted Goose was the first bird
giving excellent views and we had the wonderful guttural chatter of the Brent
Geese.
All expected waders were seen but well spread
out due to large areas of mud exposed by the tide.
A female Goldeneye flew past and the Common
Seal entertained as it tackled a large flat fish.
Wednesday
8th February
Similar
conditions to yesterday. As usual we
started by checking the exposed beds outside the river mouth where on the sand
bar there was a pair of Peregrine Falcons.
The larger female sat looking in our direction whilst the male was
enjoying a meal. First time I have seen
them in this area. If seen they are
usually on the sandbanks inside the river mouth.
Once again waders were spread out but there
were still good views of most species, especially Knot and Grey Plover. There was only a distant view of a Slavonian
Grebe but Great Crested Grebes were regularly seen.
Once again Bar-tailed Godwits outnumbered
Black-tailed. As we returned to the
Harbour a pair of Razorbills very obligingly stayed on the surface close to the
boat.
P.S. Pleased
to say despite the late finish I was on time for treading the boards!
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