Posts by Stuart Line Cruises

Another great cruise today in pleasant broken sunshine with a moderate southerly breeze. A trio of Eider in the surf off Pole Sands started things very nicely and as we proceeded up the estuary we encountered most of the usual species including Curlews, Oystercatchers, Redshanks, Greenshanks, Bar-tailed Godwits, Grey Plovers and good numbers of colourful…

Shifting from cold and grey to pleasantly sunny conditions, today’s cruise showed us the estuary in contrasting moods and provided a classic ‘Exe’perience with some great views of an impressive range of birds. Among the highlights were several close Red-breasted Mergansers, two Great Northern Divers, a Kingfisher & lots of Avocets. Meanwhile, a thousand-strong flock…

We set off a little after midday. It was mild and almost still and with the lightly overcast sky,conditions were well set for our birding cruise. Indeed, we had a very pleasant time of it, enjoying some great views of a wide range of the expected Exe Estuary birds. A clear highlight for many, I’m…

As over one hundred eager passengers boarded the boat mid-morning, a light drizzle threatened a damp cruise, but the sunshine quickly won through shortly after setting sail, and we enjoyed a dry and calm sojourn on the Exe Estuary. The lower parts of the estuary did not hold many birds other than scattered Curlew and…

The grey skies stayed dry for today’s cruise, which was as exciting as ever! The highlight was finding not one, but two, Great Northern Divers. We had close views of the first, off Starcross. The second was more distant, but images showed that they were both immature birds. We had distant views of a young…

Today, the River Exe transformed into a wildlife spectacle. A record-breaking (for me) seven seals were spotted along its shores, a testament to the estuary’s rich biodiversity. The most I have ever seen on the river at any 1 point! From the majestic Harbour Seal basking on a sandbank to the playful Grey Seals lounging…

Would you believe it, the last day of November! The Christmas month is upon us tomorrow! We embarked on a winter Guided Bird Watching Cruise on the River Exe, a journey that unfolded into a delightful surprise. Despite the initial overcast conditions, the day turned out to be a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts…

Today, we set sail on a winter’s day, the sky a muted canvas, the sea a restless expanse beyond our destination of a cruise on the River Exe. Despite the unassuming weather, the River Exe was alive with activity, offering a feast for the eyes, many assisted by the included binoculars for even better views!…