Taunton Wildlife

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Birding trip reports:

North central Brittany, October 2007

South central Brittany, April 2008

Coming later in the summer:

Northwest Brittany, July 2008

This website is maintained by Andrew Williams.  I am a school teacher and birdwatcher living in Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom.

15 July 2008 - Ilfracombe

This bird caused some excitement, turning up in an Ilfracombe garden. It was eventually identified as a (presumed) escaped purple glossy-starling. It was making itself at home, feeding on invertebrates in the garden and allowing superb close-up views. Thanks to Katy for alerting me and allowing access.

10 July - Ilfracombe

Much quieter on the sea today, but this 3rd year gannet was one of many that came quite close...

8 July - Ilfracombe

Quite good sea-watching today with 1 puffin, 3 razorbill, 20+ gannet and 1 adult summer little gull flying west. A big bonus were the 2 cetacean species also present: common dolphin and harbour porpoise - well, it is mackerel season!

Blackdown Hills, Children's Wood &  Hankridge Riverside LNR, Exmoor, Greylake RSPB reserve, Ham Wall RSPB reserve, Netherclay Community Wood, Quantock Hills, Shapwick, Westhay, West Sedgemoor RSPB reserve