Where to watch wildlife Exe-tatic about the RSPB Avocet Cruise

Exe-tatic about the RSPB Avocet Cruise

Chris H 10/02/2015 01:49

I travelled from Edinburgh to the Exe Estuary in Devon because, despite previous attempts, I'd never seen an Avocet. Well I have now: scores of them at close range (they have blue legs !!) from the RSPB Avocet Cruise. The trip departed from the pretty town of Topsham and the excellent RSPB Volunteers, Derek & John, helped us to see all the incredible wildlife. Not just birds: A young (grey?) seal slid down the silt as we passed, incredibly close to the boat. Avocet, Grey Plover, Black Tailed Godwit, Brent Geese and many other species were all to be seen at close range. It was the perfect end to a hugely successful birding long-weekend. Highly recommended.

wren 10/02/2015 03:13

Glad you had a lovely time in Devon and that you saw plenty of birds & seals.

J
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Seaman 10/02/2015 03:19 in reply to wren

Glad you had a good trip after going to the trouble to travel so far. We are lucky as we get Avocets breeding about 10 minutes drive up the road but they do not over winter so we have to wait until late spring before they return.

Pete

Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
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Derek C 12/02/2015 02:47 in reply to Seaman

Great review Chris, really pleased we could make your stay an enjoyable one. You picked a cracking weekend. You'll have to come again.... everyone and anyone are welcome but book early for the Avocet cruises as they are snapped up pretty quick.
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