The Exmouth Wildlife Refuge is one of two refuges operating on the Exe Estuary, along with the Dawlish Warren Refuge. These areas are out of bounds for boats and people, in order to minimise disturbance to the migratory birds that overwinter on the Exe. Its imperative that these creatures are able to rest and feedContinue reading “A Crucial Point”
Category Archives: Birding Devon
A River Dart walk
Newbridge car park was busy on our arrival, many families and couples enjoying the cool, shady Dartmoor woodlands, which provided a much-needed break from the sweltering heat. The Dart flowed raucously to our left, entering a series of miniature, rocky rapids before tumbling under a bridge. A wooden signpost, chipped and weathered pointed the way.Continue reading “A River Dart walk”
This Green and Pleasant Land?
The British Science Festival is a yearly event that rotates around the UK and this year is being held in Exeter. We had tickets for a talk entitled ‘This green and pleasant land?’ – this particular talk was held in the gardens surrounding the historic Cathedral. A number of white, domed tents, varying in sizeContinue reading “This Green and Pleasant Land?”
Dartmoor Curlew Recovery Project
The Eurasian Curlew is one of those waders, that switches habitats dramatically according to the season. By summer, it is a moorland bird, breeding on the ground in cover afforded by gorse and scrub. By Winter, it is a bird of the estuaries and coast, feeding in the tidal mudflats many places around Britain entertain.Continue reading “Dartmoor Curlew Recovery Project”
The Wild Lens Kingsbridge Photography Workshop
We came to a small gravel car park, hugging the hedge. It could barely fit four vehicles, but we had arrived early so it did not matter. The sea sparkled on the near horizon, framed by the sky and the hilly fields. We walked onto the path and were met by local wildlife photographer RowenaContinue reading “The Wild Lens Kingsbridge Photography Workshop”
Wild Lens Kingsbridge Photography Workshop
On Saturday, Bertie and I will be heading down to Slapton Ley NNR, all ready for a workshop that teaches the basics of wildlife photography. I must say, I am really looking forward to this. It will be fun, but also informative. I am a bit of a beginner when it comes to photography, andContinue reading “Wild Lens Kingsbridge Photography Workshop”
The Big Freeze
We clambered out of the car into the refreshing yet bitter dawn air, having woken at an ungodly hour. It was just the two of us [me and Daddy] and the alluring calls of geese and wildfowl rose up into the misty morning air. With all the equipment either hoisted onto shoulders or clutched inContinue reading “The Big Freeze”
The Restless
The ‘Restless’ rocked from side to side in the moderate easterly winds. The rumble of the motor droned on as we cruised up the coast from Teignmouth. Caves, rock formations, beaches and trees hanging perilously close to the sheer cliffs. Spray sprung up over the gleaming red and white sides of the boat, soaking anythingContinue reading “The Restless”
Slapton Surprise
It was early evening as we trudged through the mud, coating the path like a blanket. We were at Slapton ley NNR and looking for some birds. Again, my piece of essential gear was my DMC – FZ330 camera. As we strolled down the trail, conditions looked promising. There was plenty of coots on theContinue reading “Slapton Surprise”
New Year’s Day Birding
Today we were at Riverside Valley park. Out with my DMC – FZ330, I predicted some good shots and I would be right, I just didn’t know it yet. We started on a path which took us through some ponds and overall marsh areas. Being very cold indeed, most of the ponds had frozen overContinue reading “New Year’s Day Birding”
The Bovey Birder 