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Revision as of 17:00, 29 June 2025
Dartmoor is a moorland national park in Devon, local to me.
Birding
My suspicion is that Dartmoor is quite underwatched, bird-wise. I have a casual resolution to visit more spots and find out if there is any hidden potential.
Good Locations
- Yarner Wood
- Burrator Reservoir
- Cadover Bridge
- Crownhill Down
- Challacombe Farm
- Postbridge
- Bellever Forest
- Soussons Common
- Warren House
- Parke (NT)
- Black-a-tor Copse
- Tavy Cleave
- North moor via Rowtor car park
- Clearbrook
- Dart Valley / Spitchwick
- Emsworthy Mire
Star species
Somewhat reliable species include:
- Merlin
- Hen Harrier
- Fieldfare
- Redwing
- Dipper
- Brambling
- Golden Plover
- Common Redstart
- Cuckoo
- Whinchat
Rare species include:
- Shrikes
- Ring Ouzel (more common on passage)
- Red Grouse