Dartmoor

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