Nature in Devon

Devon nature reserve at Lower Bruckland Farm

Archive for the 'Birdwatching/Birding' Category


   Aug 15

Sandpiper Spectacular: It’s Axe Estuary Birds 162

This post republished with permission and thanks to the team. The Birds The highlight of the week has been the Wood Sandpipers at BHM.  First there was one, and that was soon joined by another and today (Sunday 14th) I am told there are six! This lovely photo taken by Sue Smith. “Whilst on my [...]

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   Aug 02

Resident Devon swans produce 4 cygnets

The swans that reside in our little corner of East Devon have surpassed themselves, producing 4 cygnets, compared to the 1 last year. Let’s hope that the fine weather and delightful surroundings keep them around for many years to come! Update: The 4 cygnets and their parents are doing well and the youngsters have more [...]

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   Aug 02

Whitethroat, Mediterranean Gull, Little Grebe | Axe Estuary Birds 161

[Axe Estuary Birds is republished with permission and sincere thanks to the team! Apologies -- due to technical limitations it has not been possible to preserve the layout of the print version of the newsletter on this occasion. See gallery at the bottom of the post.] The Birds This Whitethroat was just next to Seaton [...]

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   Aug 02

Cafe now open 7 days a week for the summer!

The cafe is now open 7 days a week for the summer. Why not pop down for a cup of tea and some cake?

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   Jul 17

Oyster Catcher, Water Rail, Little Grebes: Axe Estuary Birds #160

Reprinted here with permission and sincere thanks to the team! Axe Estuary Birds No 160    July 15th 2011 The Birds On July 11th, an Oyster Catcher chick emerged at Black Hole Marsh.  We think that the parents are those whose first attempt was frustrated by marauding gulls some weeks ago, and it’s great that they [...]

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