The Long-billed Dowitcher was in the estuary corner with Redshank for just over an hour on the dropping tide. Only visible from an area with no general access. Viewing tomorrow - meet at the golf course clubhouse at 13.15, donations to Devon Wildlife Trust welcomed.
Also in the estuary 85 Dunlin, 20 Ringed and five Grey Plover, 14 Sanderling, 10 Bar-tailed Godwit and three Knot.
Elsewhere a mobile Coal Tit was the only other news received.
Ringing News: Regular monitoring of the Oystercatcher roost has shown that at least 135 of the c300 birds colour ringed by the DCWRG since 2018 have been recorded this month, already returned for the winter. A large number of the plastic rings have not coped with the rigours of being on an Oystercatcher leg and are unfortunately unreadable, but the accompanying BTO ring may be read with patience and proximity.
Individuals recorded today included a bird first ringed as an adult at the Warren in 1989, back for at least its 36th winter. This bird is know to breed in Holland. One of several non Exe-ringed birds present include a metal ringed Welsh bird last recorded in 2018 but no doubt present each winter.
Silver Y - Kevin Rylands A few popping up in random places
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