Farmers in East Devon are being praised for their “stellar effort” in helping the endangered Cirl Bunting to increase its population in Devon tenfold in the past 25 years.
Now, the initiative has been shortlisted for the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards in the Wildlife Success Stories category and voters are being asked to consider the Cirl Buntings alongside the River Otter beavers as their favourite wildlife project.
image004.jpgThe Cirl Bunting is a small farmland bird related to the yellowhammer, but is much rarer. Once formerly widespread across southern England and...
Schools are being reminded that they can arrange year-round outdoor sessions with education rangers from East Devon District Council’s (EDDC) Countryside Team who will help children get the most out of learning about nature and the outside world.
Evidence shows that giving children the opportunity to discover, learn about and experience the natural world is hugely important and the education rangers believe that outdoor learning shouldn’t be limited to summer alone.
Meg Knowles, a ranger for EDDC, said: “Winter provides some excellent outdoor learning opportunities which...
Sunday 8 January and Sunday 22 January Cruises are tide dependent. Selected dates/times only. See details below. Booking essential
It's certainly worth the early start to see the wildlife on the Exe foraging for food this early in the morning on a cruise that lasts 1.5 hours (approx).
All throughout the cruise, expert commentary is provided by knowledgeable RSPB volunteers who will keep a close eye out and help you spot the various species of waders and wildfowl that either flock to the Exe to overwinter or call the Exe their home.
Sunday 13 November to Monday 27 February Cruises are tide dependent. Selected dates/times only. See details below. Booking essential
Stop Press: Extra cruise due to popular demand: 26 November at 10.30 am.
Come and enjoy a popular RSPB birdwatching cruises that lasts between 1-1.5 hours and is well known for the variety of birds you can see and how close you can get to them – so ideal for everyone.
All throughout the cruise, expert commentary is provided by knowledgeable RSPB volunteers who will keep a close eye out and help you spot the various species of waders...
Thursday 3 November 6.30 pm-8.30 pm Price: RSPB members free, non-members £10. (Become an RSPB member on the night and your £10 will be reimbursed.)
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Come and enjoy a taster session - discover why the 'Birdwatching for Beginners' course is so popular.
This evening's session is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the wonderful world of birds and have birdwatching demystified. It's a perfect opportunity to find out more about this respectable, well-liked course that is run regularly at Darts Farm by our volunteer, Chris Lee.
Join us for our annual Christmas celebration, held at the beautiful Cricklepit Mill.
A day of family activities at the historic Cricklepit Mill just a few minutes walk from the high street - but a world away.
Children's activities include making natural Christmas decorations and bird feeders to give the birds in your garden a treat at this chilly time of year. There will also be the chance to meet Father Christmas and his reindeer!
Mince pies and hot drinks will be available, while visitors can also buy from the charity’s wonderful range of Christmas cards,...
Make your half term break memorable! On the night before Halloween, are you brave enough to join us for an evening walk along the marsh? As the sun sets, we will begin our walk, searching for bats, frogs, insects and other creatures of the night. Bring warm clothes and a torch and prepare for a wild night! Cost: RSPB Wildlife Explorers free, child non-member £3, Adult £1 - payable on the day at the start of the event. Booking essential - but tickets are not required as we will have a list of attendees. * Please wear suitable clothing * Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult *...
Sunday 13 November to Monday 27 February Cruises are tide dependent. Selected dates/times only.
See details below. Booking essential Come and enjoy a popular RSPB birdwatching cruises that lasts between 1-1.5 hours and is well known for the variety of birds you can see and how close you can get to them – so ideal for everyone.
All throughout the cruise, expert commentary is provided by knowledgeable RSPB volunteers who will keep a close eye out and help you spot the various species of waders and wildfowl that either flock to the Exe to overwinter or call the Exe their home...
Human use of artificial light is causing Spring to come at least a week early in the UK, researchers at the University of Exeter in Cornwall have found.
New research led by a team of biologists based at the University’s Penryn campus highlights for the first time and at a national scale the relationship between the amount of artificial night-time light and the date of budburst in woodland trees.
The study, the result of a long term collaboration with independent environmental consultants Spalding Associates, in Truro, made use of data collected by citizen scientists from...
Friday 29 July 8.30 pm till late Price: Adult £5, child £3 (payable on at the start of the event)
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Celebrate the final night of Heath Week and venture out into the dusk to track down the night time creatures living on the reserve including moths, nightjar, bats and more.
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East Devon Heath Week is a week of heathland celebration organised in association with East Devon AONB, RSPB, Clinton Devon Estates, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, Devon Wildlife Trust and East Devon District Council...
