A unique partnership between the UK’s best known homebuilder and the RSPB promises to see more wildlife-friendly housing developments being built in the area, giving nature a new home.
Barratt Homes has signed an agreement - the first of its kind in the UK – with the RSPB to boost natural habitats at its developments in Exeter using updated landscaping and new guidance.
As the country’s urban wildlife struggles, with 60% of plants and animals facing decline, it is hoped that this agreement between the major homebuilder and conservation charity will help boost biodiversity...
A morning walk in the lower Exe valley, first visiting Matford Pools for ducks and waders, then exploring the Riverside Valley Park between Countess Wear and the Double Locks.
No toilets
Please note: this event is run by an RSPB volunteer group and is organised for interested members of the local community.
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Directions Meet at University Boat House car park off A379, Countess Wear SX940895. Alternative car parking by Countess Wear bridge...
Saturday 13 February 9.00 am Price: Free, but donations welcome
As part of a scheme to prevent coastal flooding, a large area of saltmarsh has recently been established on the Steart peninsula.
We will start early today, with the aim of seeing flocks of waders at high tide at the Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserve. In the afternoon we will visit the new nature reserve, which is managed by the WWT.
Tuesday 9 February 7.30 pm Price: Local Group Members £3.50; Non Members £4.00
Prepare to be informed, surprised and entertained by Terry Bond's slant on bird identification. An illustrated, interactive talk that will challenge everyone's bird recognition skills. At the end of the evening you will approach bird watching in a new light.
Please note: this event is run by an RSPB volunteer group and is organised for interested members of the local community.
Sunday 31 January 9.45 am Price: Free, but donations welcome
In this all-day visit we will visit the RSPB Ham Wall reserve and the neighbouring Shapwick Heath. We will be able to visit the new Avalon hide at Ham Wall, and we hope to be lucky enough to see Marsh Harriers, Great White Egrets and Bitterns.
Bring packed lunch.
The new toilets at Ham Wall should be open.
Please note: this event is run by an RSPB volunteer group and is organised for interested...
Tuesday 12 January 7.30 pm Price: Local Group Members £3.50; Non Members £4.00
Nigel is Chair of the Somerset Wildlife Trust Marine Awareness Campaign and will talk about wildlife in the Severn Estuary. Somerset has 73km of coastline which Nigel believes is teeming with wildlife. The Severn estuary is actually one of the largest in the UK and Nigel will tell us about wildlife found both above and below water. The Somerset coast has the second highest tidal range in the world,...
A morning visit to Broadsands, hoping to see grebes and divers if the weather is favourable, plus winter visitors and the local Cirl Buntings. The trees at Broadsands can also be a good place to see Goldcrests and warblers including Chiffchaffs and the occasional Yellow-browed Warbler. Car park charge. Toilets on the sea front. Please note: this event is run by an RSPB volunteer group and is organised for interested members of the local community.
