A stop at Exminster Marshes was not as profitable as we had hoped as the entire site was flooded out meaning there was no access. Scoping from the one area of the road that was not under water did produce the expected wildfowl but nothing of note. We popped along to a nearby site where we got lucky when I found a pair of Cirl Buntings. Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting and Skylark were also added to the day list.
Round then to the other side of the River Exe and as we failed to find anywhere to park in Topsham we left the car at Darts Farm and walked round to Bowling Green Marsh. There were good numbers of waders present, the most numerous being Avocet but several Bar-tailed Godwits and Black-tailed Godwits were also noted. Highlight was a single Spotted Redshank. After returning to the car news came out of the Bonaparte's Gull at Exmouth...so off we went!
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