Birds in the Otter Valley

The Otter valley is inside an area of local natural beauty. We have a variety of native bird-life, as well as exciting migratory species that visit at different times of the year. Below you will find pictures taken of different birds within the Otter valley. You can also track observations using the App iNaturalist ( here ).

The Raptors of the Otter Valley	Birds near Water
One exciting group of birds is that of Raptors that are frequently seen across the valley. Have you ever seen a Barn Owl with its prey, or a Buzzard fighting off a carrion crow? How about a juvenile Peregrine Falcon catching its own prey or a Sparrowhawk looking for it's next meal? Checkout some amazing photo's by clicking on one of the following pictures. Warning: Some of the pictures are graphic in nature. Be prepared!	When you walk around the countryside - nears rivers, on hte estuary or by the sea - keep an eye out for birds nearby. Here you will find a lovely selection of birds that have been spotted and collated by David White.

Peregrine Falcon taking it's own prey	Male Grey Wagtail

Commonly Observed Species across the Otter Valley

(Click on various images to view further details - work in progress)



Herons	Cormorants	Egrets	Swans	Buzzards

Oystercatchers	Avocets	Redshanks	Curlews	Kingfishers

Gulls	Ducks	Pheasants	Crows	Canada Geese

Robins	Stonechats	Magpies	Wagtails	Goldcrests

Chiffchaffs	Pipits	Blackbirds