Red-necked Grebe

The surprise discovery of a Red-necked Grebe off Teignmouth early afternoon saved an otherwise disappointing seawatch. Frequenting an area between the yellow buoys north of the yacht club, it wasn't too far out but didn't show especially well due to the choppy conditions and frequent dives. It was possible to make out some faint stripes on the face, suggesting this was a first-winter bird.

Earlier at Passage House nine Greenshanks, four Redshanks, four Ringed Plovers, four Dunlins, a Kingfisher and a Common Gull were noted.

Red-necked Grebe

Common Gull