Grey Heron I'm tall with a black stripe on my head. I can stand still patiently for a long time to catch my prey.

Stonechat Can you hear my noisy chatting call as I sit on top of bushes and posts?

Ringed Plover I like to wade near the rocks or search for food among the seaweed, and in the marshes too.

Little Egret If you look closely, you may see my bright yellow feet.

Oystercatcher Can you see my bright red bill? I often walk along the shoreline, looking for mussels and cockels.

Dunlin I'm the most common wader, often looking for insects, snails and worms. I may have a black belly too.

Black-headed Gulls You can often find me in flocks along the shoreline or in the fields, making lots of noise.

Wigeon I've got a chestnut brown head and pink chest, and a yellow forehead.

Teal I'm a bit smaller than the Wigeon. I have a chestnut coloured head too, but with a green eye patch.

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How many birds can you find? South Milton Sands has lots of places that birds live, such as the ponds, marshes, and of course the sea.

Look out for our feathered friends

Activity sheet

Where should we start our adventure? Take a look around the marshes, near the pond, or along the shoreline. Remember, be very, very quiet! The reserve is carefully looked after by Devon Birdwatching and Preservation Society. You can spot many species from the edge of the marshes, but please don't enter the reserve area.

What shall we take with us? Bring the spotter list on the back of this sheet so you can check off everything you find. You might want some binoculars if you have them, but don't worry if you don't - lots of our birds can be spotted easily. If you need help from one of the National Trust team, just ask!

When can we have more adventures this year? Try rockpooling to find underwater creatures, or maybe creepy-crawlies on our bug hunts. You can also have a go at watersports with Surfin' Sam or challenge our rangers with beach games. We've lots of fun activities and games all year round and especially in the school holidays. To find out what's going on, you can ask one of the team, pick up a leaflet or check the website when you get home.

facebook.com/NationalTrustSouthDevonCountryside twitter.com/NTSouthDevon www.nationaltrust.org.uk/south-milton-sands Phone: 01752 346585

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