Devon residents urged to become ‘bat detectives’
Wildlife enthusiasts are being encouraged to take part in one of Devon’s biggest citizen science projects.
Wildlife enthusiasts are being encouraged to take part in one of Devon’s biggest citizen science projects.
The appearance of semi-circular holes in the leaves of your garden plants is a sure sign that the patchwork leaf-cutter bee has been at work. It is one of a number of leaf-cutter bee species…
A much-loved garden bird, the blackbird is famous for its harmonious song. In winter, our resident birds are joined by migrants from Scandinavia and the Baltics.
The short-eared owl, or 'Shortie', is an unusual owl because it prefers to be out and about in the daytime. It is most easily spotted in winter, when resident birds are joined by…
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in…
The exotic and beautiful swallowtail is the UK's largest butterfly. A strong flier, residents can be spotted over wetlands in Norfolk during summer. Migrants occasionally appear in southern…
An early morning Spring walk around the Woodah Farm site in the company of a local ornithologist who will identify the resident songsters
Devon Wildlife Trust's latest nature reserve. A must for bird watchers. No access at present to the nature reserve but great views of it and its wildlife are available from a public road/path…
A Plymouth University researcher is asking the public for help in her vital work recording the fortunes of the South West's only resident pod of bottlenose dolphins.
• The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild kicks off on 1 June
• More than 2,200 Devon residents took part in 30 Days Wild last year, with 1,600 already signed up for 2022
• Actor Cel…