RSPB Exe Estuary & Darts Farm

Managing Exe Estuary reserves (Bowling Green, Matford, Exminster, Powderham marshes) & Labrador Bay, Ashill and n. Devon reserves + news from Aylesbeare Common

[Steve Hearn @SteveSdhearn22]

Pleased to have found a Temminck’s Stint early evening at Discovery Pool, Exminster Marshes plus singing Lesser Whitethroat from railway path @DevonBirds @RSPBExeEstuary

[mr and mrs thomas @3speeders]

Beautiful day exploring @RSPBExeEstuary Exminster & Powderham marshes. Sights & sounds of spring everywhere.

[Tim Ridgeway @TimTim292]

Four Spoonbills Bowling Green Marsh Topsham Devon just after being spooked by a peregrine @RSPBExeEstuary @freebirdnewsuk @GWLT2015 @LoveTopsham @Natures_Voice #Spoonbills #Devon #Topsham #BirdSeenIn2025

[Tim Ridgeway @TimTim292]

Lots of Blackcaps about at the moment, this one was at Exminster Devon on the road to the Turf. I like the mottled sunlight on its back. @RSPBExeEstuary @OlympusUK @freebirdnewsuk @Nature @BirdTrack #BirdsSeenIn2025 #BlackCap #Devon #Exminster #OM

[Robin Morrison @robinmmorrison]

Few Dartford Warblers showing on Aylesbeare Common this morning but I was delighted when this one popped up close to where I was standing. Having watched it for a while it was clear that I was no where near the nest site so there was no disturbance for this bird. @RSPBExeEstuary

[Robin Morrison @robinmmorrison]

Maybe an interesting dilemma for @Natures_Voice at @RSPBExeEstuary #Aylesbeare Common as this Queen Wasp appears to have started nest building in the leaflet box under the welcome board. 🤔

[Steph Murphy @StephMurphy66]

RSPB Bowling Green Marsh, always tricky on a sunny day. 4 Spoonbill, 4 Spotted Redshank (2 coming into summer plumage) and the LB Dowitcher @RSPBExeEstuary

[Goat Walk Land Trust @GWLT2015]

#SignsOfSpring Five Chiffchaffs were singing between the top of Bowling Green Road and the bird hide (#BGM @RSPBExeEstuary) and anther was singing in our hedge bordering the road near the top entrance to our upper field.

[Tim Ridgeway @TimTim292]

Still recovering from Achilles surgery but managed a couple hrs at Bowling Green Marsh Topsham today. Preening,Stretching,Scratching & feeding for 3 Spoonbill the order of the day. @RSPBExeEstuary @freebirdnewsuk @BirdTrack @BirdGuides #Spoonbill #Devon #Topsham #BirdsSeenIn2025

[Tim Ridgeway @TimTim292]

Closer views of the Little Ringed Plover Exminster Marshes @RSPBExeEstuary @freebirdnewsuk @BirdGuides @RSPBbirders @waderquest @DevonWildlife #Exminster #LittleRingedPlover #BirdsSeenIn2025

[Steve Hearn @SteveSdhearn22]

Topsham this afternoon. First 3 Sand Martins of the year at BGM plus 3 Spoonbill. Also Scaup, 2 Spotted Redshanks and 50+ Barwits close to VP plus a few Knot. And a lovely sunset from the Goatwalk @wildlife_devon @DevonBirds @RSPBExeEstuary

[Goat Walk Land Trust @GWLT2015]

At Bowling Green Marsh (#BGM @RSPBExeEstuary) yesterday, this handsome Grey Heron looked in my direction for just long enough for me to get this shot.

[Goat Walk Land Trust @GWLT2015]

Pintail drakes looking very smart on our neighbour's patch, #BowlingGreenMarsh #BGM @RSPBExeEstuary

[John Bryant#FBPE 💙 @JohnBryant1404]

Snipe at #BGM this afternoon @RSPBExeEstuary

[Tim Ridgeway @TimTim292]

Kingfisher, Dunlin, Brent Goose, Grey Plover Exe Estuary Exminster @RSPBExeEstuary @waderquest @freebirdnewsuk @CanalRegent @SEDwildlife #BirdsSeenIn2025 #OM #Devon

[Tim Ridgeway @TimTim292]

Firecrest in the lane Bowling Green Marsh Topsham Devon @RSPBExeEstuary @Natures_Voice @freebirdnewsuk @LoveTopsham @GWLT2015 @DevonWildlife @SEDwildlife #Firecrest #Exeter #Topsham #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Devon

[Shiphay Birder @ShiphayBirder]

The young male #Scaup showed quite well at Devon's Bowling Green Marsh this morning. Lots and lots of diving!

[AndyBro @ratherbsurfing_]

Couple of highlights from a lovely walk around Bowling Green Marsh and Exe Estuary last weekend…

[Goat Walk Land Trust @GWLT2015]

This reflection of this Snipe at #BGM (@RSPBExeEstuary) was at times easier to see than the bird itself

[Steph Murphy @StephMurphy66]

Kingfisher in its usual place at Turf Locks today @RSPBExeEstuary @TurfLocksPub