Devon Wildlife Trust
@DevonWildlife
DWT is the leading conservation charity in the county protecting Devon's wildlife for the future.
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https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/ 24-02-2009 10:33:13
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Derek Gow
Ecologist, reintroduction specialist and farmer. Author of Bringing Back the Beaver pub by Chelsea Green September 2020.
John Walters
Devon based naturalist with a passion for observing and sketching wildlife in the field. Also on Instagram john_walters_wildlife
Dartmoor National Park
Welcome to Dartmoor National Park! A landscape forged by time - Wild, open moorlands and deep river valleys, with a rich history and rare wildlife #LoveDartmoor
Jo King
Gone with the wind
Steph Murphy
Devon birder and artist. Birds, bees, butterflies, bugs & flowers. Engaging with nature as much as possible.
How do you create a working wetland?
DWT is working with the landowner to re-connect the land to its βwatery rootsβ, and create natural features to slow the flow of water. Watch π buff.ly/3V07qGi
Made possible thanks to the landowner and support from North Devon Biosphere.
Don't forget to complete the University of Exeter survey about public attitudes to the possible reintroduction of wildcats in the South West. Open to SW residents until 9am 23/05, takes approx. 15 mins to complete π buff.ly/3ynoQUo
Illustration: Liz Scott Art #ConnectToNature
New report! π£
A newly published Devon's County Wildlife Sites Report highlights the value of these areas to nature and people, but also reveals the vulnerability of these important nature havens.
Read on π
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Devon County Council #ConnectToNature
β οΈ Always check for hedgehogs and other wildlife before strimming or mowing in your garden. If you find an injured hedgehog, contact your local hedgehog hospital or RSPCA (England & Wales).
Graphic credit: Sussex Wildlife Trust π¦
#ConnectToNature Hedgehog Society People's Trust for Endangered Species Secret World Wildlife Rescue
There are about 900 species of lichen in Devon. follow the link below to help Devon Wildlife Trust find out more about their distribution. devonwildlifetrust.org/get-involved-sβ¦
π·Tom Hibbert
We're excited to be taking part in the Exmoor Festival of Nature!
π Hear from Nick Bruce-White
π’ Find out more about the #TwoMoorsPineMarten project
π³ Walk through the trees with the #SaveDevonsTrees team
π± Ask your wildlife-friendly gardening questions
See you there?
The bluebells are emerging at DWT's Emsworthy Mire nature reserve! Why not visit and see what you can spot? π buff.ly/4b840XD
π· Hannah Best (bluebells), Lloyd Grey (cuckoo), Robin Morrison (redstart)
#ConnectToNature #NaturallyHealthyMay @devonlnp Active Devon
Reptile check Devon Wildlife Trust Bystock today with the reserves assistant Lineke today. Several slow worms, a toad and common lizard under the refuges. holly blue. Brimstone + eggs on Alder buckthorn. Common Marbled carpet moth pictured
Interested in raising funds for Devon's wildlife? Here's a great opportunity to get outdoors for a great cause. It could be one of your 'wild' acts for #30DaysWild .
#30DaysWild from The Wildlife Trusts The Wildlife Trusts #Outdoors #CharityFundraiser #FitnessChallenge
DWT supporter Katie shared this wonderful footage of an otter carrying her cub. Surprisingly, otters are not natural born swimmers and adults will often force their young into the water for their first swimming lesson.
π· Katie Williams
#AmazingNature
Do something wild every day this June and feel all the benefits of spending time in nature! Taking part in #30DaysWild can help improve your mental health π buff.ly/4dFpWLy
π· Matthew Roberts
#ConnectToNature #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #NaturallyHealthyMay @devonlnp
Join DWT's #SaveDevonsTrees team for a bat walk and talk!
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Tuesday 21 May, 20:45-22:45
π Bystock Pools nature reserve, EX8 5EA
Get your free ticket here π buff.ly/4bpQkHP..
π· Dale Sutton/2020VISION
#ConnectToNature #NaturallyHealthyMay Devon Local Nature Partnership @ActiveDevon
Local wildlife enthusiast Bill spotted this Risso's dolphin in a cove near Berry Head earlier this week. Risso's dolphins are usually only found in deep, offshore waters, so this inshore sighting was very special!
π· Bill Coulson
#AmazingNature @wemburymarine
As temperatures warm, we appreciate people might want to cool off in nature. The large lakes at Meeth Quarry nature reserve are deep and cold, with steep sides. We ask that visitors do not swim, use inflatables or paddle boards, as it can be dangerous.
#RespectProtectEnjoy
π¦A great night for a bat hunt!
Delighted to have joined a Devon Wildlife Trust organised event with around 60 others last night looking for bats in Bartholomew cemetery and the River Exe.
Saw 6 species out of 15 in Devon including the rare Greater Horseshoe.
Zom-bee?
DWT supporter Liz spotted something strange on a carder bee's head at Meeth Quarry reserve. What appeared to be a parasitic 'zombie' fungus (Cordyceps), was identified as pollen from a flower (orchid pollinia)!
π· Liz Mary Photography #AmazingNature Bumblebee Conservation Trust
