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Bird ringing demonstration July 8th

Event Date: 
08/07/2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Discvoery Hut, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, EX12 2SP

Bird ringing demonstration by Axe Estuary Ringing Group

An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.

Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute. Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information or cancellation.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
07/06/2016 - 2:00pm to 07/07/2016 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Tower Hide, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, EX12 2SP

Improve your bird identification skills

Drop-in session - improve your bird identification skills, whatever your level of knowledge, with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Meet in the Tower hide at Seaton Wetlands. Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

Bird ringing at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
28/06/2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Discovery Hut, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, EX12 2SP

Bird ringing demonstration by Axe Estuary Ringing Group

An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.

Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute. Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/

RSPB - All of a flutter at Aylesbeare Common - an East Devon Heath Week Event

Event Date: 
29/07/2016 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
RSPB Aylesbeare Common, Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare, Devon, EX5 2JS

Friday 29 July 11 am-1 pm Price: Adult £4, child £2

Booking essential

This is the final day of East Devon Heath Week - so join us to experience this heathland wonderland.

Aylesbeare is full of colourful creatures on the wing, we have more butterflies and damselfly than any other RSPB reserve - impressive! Join our guides to step into this world as we go on a hunt for these stunning insects.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Booking essential. Click here to book via Eventbrite

Meet point: reserve car park at Joney’s Cross,...

RSPB - All of a flutter at Aylesbeare Common - an East Devon Heath Week Event

Event Date: 
29/07/2016 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
RSPB Aylesbeare Common, Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare, Devon, EX5 2JS

Friday 29 July 11 am-1 pm Price: Adult £4, child £2

Booking essential

This is the final day of East Devon Heath Week - so join us to experience this heathland wonderland.

Aylesbeare is full of colourful creatures on the wing, we have more butterflies and damselfly than any other RSPB reserve - impressive! Join our guides to step into this world as we go on a hunt for these stunning insects.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Booking essential. Click here to book via Eventbrite

Meet point: reserve car park at Joney’s Cross,...

RSPB - Water and wellies at RSPB Aylesbeare nature reserve - an East Devon Heath Week event

Event Date: 
29/07/2016 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
RSPB Aylesbeare Common, Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare, Devon, EX5 2JS

Join us to hunt for underwater beasts! Bring your wellies and we’ll bring the nets!

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We'll take you by tractor from the car park to the ponds.

Meet point: reserve car park at Joney's Cross, on the A3052 (SY 058898). With kind permission of Clinton Devon Estates.

Friday 29 July 11 am-12.30 pm Price: Child £2 (adults free)

Booking essential. Click here to book.

East Devon Heath Week is a week of heathland celebration organised in association with East Devon AONB, RSPB, Clinton Devon Estates, Pebblebed...

Family forage

Event Date: 
18/09/2016 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Holyford Woods, meet at the picnic site at the top of Seaton Down Hill Road, EX12 2TH

Join the Education Ranger for a foraging walk in the woods

Follow the walk with a cook-up, including seasonal wild foods.

Concessions available to EDDC tenants, please contact the Countryside team.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/september-2016/family-forage/

Starfish by starlight

Event Date: 
12/09/2016 - 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Beach, left of the lifeboat station, Queen's Drive, Exmouth

Join the Rangers for a torch-lit rockpool safari

Watch creatures in their underwater habitat without disturbing their usual behaviours.

Aged 8+

Concessions available to EDDC tenants, please contact the Countryside team.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/september-2016/starfish-by-starlight/

Night time ramble

Event Date: 
31/08/2016 - 9:00am to 10:30am
Venue: 
Younghayes Community Building, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR

Take a walk on the wild side through Cranbrook Park in the dark

See the park and wildlife in a different light!

Wear warm clothes, bring a torch along.

Sturdy footwear.

No dogs.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/night-time-ramble/

Bird watching for children

Event Date: 
29/08/2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Island Hide, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford to Seaton Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Join an expert as they introduce you to the art of bird watching

Binoculars available to borrow.

Suggested donation £2 per child.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2016/bird-watching-for-children-29th-august/

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