Back at Stover Country Park
My next stop was a wonderful little reserve just next to the A38 and a short distance north of Newton Abbot.
How many happy memories have been made at Stover?
Thousands I’d guess. It’s a fabulous spot for bird watchers and dog walkers alike.
A place were the casual nature lover and serious birder can co-exist with an equal sense of satisfaction.
The ease of access, and variety of wildlife visible in a one hour make it well worth a visit.
My best ever sightings here were a Pied Bill Grebe, Bittern, and Brambling.
Last Monday I made do with squirrels, two large dragonflies, Willow, Blue, Great, and Coal Tits, Nuthatch, Chaffinch, and a Goosander.
Here’s a view across from an are undergoing refurbishment. On the High Res original I can make out Coromorant, Tufties, and Black Headed Gulls.
A small boy cried because the visitor centre was closed.
What “Mummy” may not have realised is that a nearby 59 year old was also equally disappointed!
I went back to the car, with the aim of taking an Autumn shot.
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