The South Devon Railway 'Out of Season Visitors'

Late October brought "Twitchers" out in force to see a Common Crane (if you live in Russia) but a Jolly Rare Crane if you live in the UK. This one took up residence in a watermeadow beside the line near Staverton. Our well informed crew knew immediately what it was and reported that there was an Emu by the line, or maybe it was an Ostrich. RSPB were contacted and reckoned it was a crane, which was confirmed after they rushed to see it at high speed - soon to be followed by an entourage of bird watchers!