Emsworthy in the snow. Photo, Andrew Taylor
Where to go this season
In winter it may seem as if Devon’s wildlife goes to ground. But if you know where to look there’s so much to discover...
The bight, Dawlish Inner Warren. Photo, Simon Williams
Get great views of winter wading birds from the hides at South Efford Marsh (near Kingsbridge) and Dawlish Inner Warren (near Dawlish) nature reserves.
Spot flocks of avocets as they feed on mudflats along the edge of the Exe Reed Bed (near Exeter) nature reserve.
Find the lichens as they cling to the wind-blown stone walls which stretch across Bellever Moor and Meadows (Dartmoor) nature reserve.
Wembury east
Search along the strandline for shells, seaweed, mermaid’s purses (shark/ray egg cases) and cuttlefish bones close to Wembury Marine Centre (near Plymouth).
Hear the chattering alarm calls of redwings and fieldfares as they search for food in the fields of Ash Moor (near Hatherleigh) and Ashculm Turbury (near Cullompton) nature reserves.
Other wild places to go this winter
Crunch frosted leaves beneath your feet on a brisk winter’s walk through our Dunsford nature reserve (near Exeter).
Your winter highlights
Red fox. Photo, Danny Green/2020VISION
Redwing. Photo, Margaret Holland
Avocet. Photo, Mike Tuckett
Bare trees at Dunsford nature reserve. Photo, Simon Williams
Coffee and cake at Seaton Jurassic
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