Walks with the Caseys from Prince Hall

Mr and Mrs Casey booked two walks in one day from Prince Hall.  We had to put it back by a day because of the terrible weather, but managed two successful walks on the Sunday.  The Caseys are quite new to birding and very keen, coming to me with a wish list of species to look for - Whinchat, Redstart, Dipper and Ring Ouzel.  We managed all four during the day, with plenty of others such as Cuckoo, Tree Pipit, Treecreeper and Spotted Flycatcher.

Broom blossom by the West Dart.

Stonecrop on a rock in the river, Prince Hall.

Red cap lichen

We had excellent views of a Redstart, Dippers and a family of Treecreepers here.

New Bilberry leaves

A full moon coming up over Hamel Down.

The Caseys on Birch Tor, 10pm.

We were still out on the moor at 10 pm, with a Ring Ouzel singing and Cuckoos and Whinchats still calling.  An atmospheric end to a fantastic day.