Guided Bird Watching Cruises

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!…

Saturday, November 16th, painted a serene picture on the River Exe. Despite the overcast sky, the day was calm and peaceful, a perfect setting for a boat trip with a lovely crowd. The comforting aroma of freshly baked pasties filled the lower (and heated) deck as we departed from Exmouth Marina, setting the tone for…

The morning of the 15th looked picturesque with the dense morning fog filling the Exe Estuary had fortunately burnt off by noon, so the weather was bright, sunny and utterly calm day as we cruised slowly up the estuary on the incoming tide. Some may say, perfect sailing conditions to do a spot of Bird…

A virtual lack of wind and good, even light provided excellent conditions for this afternoon’s cruise, the first of the season for me! We saw lots of birds feeding offshore on Pole Sands and especially inside the estuary off Dawlish Warren, where hundreds of Wigeon, Brent Geese, Oystercatchers and other waterfowl were taking advantage of…

Well what a start to the 2024/25 Guided Bird Watching Cruise season with a full compliment on board! The weather was mild with little wind and good visibility with plenty to see throughout the Estuary to keep us all interested. Captain’ed by the skillful Captain Will, he took us along the seafront to Poll Sands…

The fresh ESE wind persisted, but the cloudy start ended in pleasant sunshine. The cruise started well, with a Red-breasted Mergansers and a loose group of Eiders, the latter diving over the mussel beds. A dozen or more Shags were seen in the outer part of the estuary, including nice views of breeding plumage adults…

There was a fresh ESE wind today, but mostly sunny conditions. Groups of Brent Geese were feeding in the Wildlife Refuge area at Dawlish Warren, the first of maybe a thousand seen today! A dozen or more Shags were scattered around the outer part of the estuary, several sporting their breeding crests which blew around…