Posts by Stuart Line Cruises

It was fairly calm today with some lovely sunshine to take the edge off the chilly northerly breeze and show up the birds to their best. After seeing what was probably a Great Northern Diver inside the estuary near Exmouth, for the second day we had great views of an immature Great Northern Diver, this…

It was a great privilege for us here at Stuart Line to host Devon Wildlife Trust on board for their 60th anniversary and what better way to do so then with a private Guided Bird Watching Cruise along the River Exe. We were excited to have Dave Smallshire on board again for this season. Today…

Are you searching for Christmas Gift Ideas? Perhaps a Christmas present which is a little different to the usual socks and pants? Or maybe (like me), you are seeking something meaningful – something to last a lifetime? With November almost behind us, it is nearly time to get your advent calendars out and no doubt…

We were delighted to welcome Jo King aboard for her first cruise during which she delivered the Guided Commentary, alongside Derek. Jo offered an excellent insight into the feeding habits, behaviours and species found during the cruise and we look forward to welcoming her back again soon. Again, like yesterday the weather was set in…

With the weather set in a showery mode it was surprising a few showers were had at the start of todays cruise with some fantastic Rainbows on view across the estuary. Across Pole Sands several Curlews were seen foraging. As we entered the mouth of the River Exe and the Estuary DB Brent Geese were…

This annual events is without doubt, our favourite way to kick-start our Christmas Cruising Celebrations! FORCE Cancer Charity is a local, Exeter-based charity which seeks to offer support for people and their families affected by a cancer diagnosis, both from their centre in Exeter and from a number of local community hospitals. Vital support is…

Plenty of DB Brent Geese and Oystercatchers and a few Curlew again seen throughout the estuary, DB Brent Geese were on the move with several flybys as the birds headed for Dawlish Warren and Shutterton Brook area. Shags and Cormorants were seen around Starcross to Turf. Little Egret and a few Grey Heron plus Greenshank…

Another fantastic Birding Cruise today with plenty to see throughout.  Plenty of DB Brent Geese and Oystercatchers again seen throughout the estuary, Turnstone and Widgeon with large flock of Brent seen at Dawlish Warren Shutterton Brook area Shags and Cormorants were seen from Starcross to Turf numerous Little Egret and a few Grey Heron and…

We are up and running for the new Guided Birdwatching season 2022/23. With a total of over 40 species seen today our visitors had a real treat topped off with 50+ Avocets near Topsham.  With a bit of the wet stuff in the air at the start but this soon cleared with plenty of of…

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Boat Master to join our small and friendly team! The end of September saw farewell to our most loved and trusted colleague, Josh. Josh had worked with us for many years and we were proud to have provided full training for him to become a fully…