This was a dream weekend with so many highlights from an impressive 85 total, seen during two days of glorious autumn sunshine. Early sightings included a fly over by hundreds of Fieldfares in wave after wave. The morning river boat cruise was 'Exe cellent' with four Spoonbills, some lovely Shags, countless Little Egrets, up to 200 Avocets and thousands of Brent Geese and waders. 

The afternoon proved equally rewarding with super views of many Wigeon and Shoveller, plus a bonus Barnacle Goose and even a Glossy Ibis! Sunday treats included Buzzard, Cetti's Warbler, a posing Kingfisher and two over wintering Chiffchaffs, followed by a stunning aerial display, over the mud of Bridgewater Bay, by thousands of Knot and Dunlin flashing white in tight formation, like shoals of Herring. 

To finish we had Hen Harrier and a superb Merlin on a stick!