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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
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