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BBC Radio Devon at the Barn Owl Trust
Barn Owl Trust on BBC Radio DevonJohn Acres, a BBC Radio Devon presenter, visited the Barn Owl Trust in June 2024. During the five interviews that aired, John delved into the Trust’s origins and traced its evolution from modest beginnings to a thriving charity. The...
Wildlife Diary July 2024
A Butterfly Walk on the afternoon of the 2nd revealed more Butterflies than during June but numbers are extremely, and worryingly, low compared to other years. Species spotted included Small and Large Skippers, Marbled Whites, Ringlet, Meadow Browns and one...
Wildlife Diary June 2024
The month began dry, and the Lesser Stitchwort and Birdsfoot Trefoil had begun flowering in the grassland alongside the Germander Speedwell. The Skylark was seen and heard again on the 1st over the Main Field. On the 2nd a Heron was seen on the river below the top...
Wildlife Diary May 2024
The first Crosswort was seen flowering in the Main Field on the 1st of the month. The Orchid patch was still looking magnificent as were the Bluebells and the large patches of Greater Stitchwort in the rough grass. Three Wood Mice and a Slow worm were found when...
News Bytes – April 2024
News Bytes – April 2024 These news bytes have appeared on our social media pages, Facebook, X/Twitter and Instagram during the month. If you are on social media, you can support our work by following us, liking, commenting and sharing our posts. This all helps to...
Wildlife Diary April 2024
A Mandarin Drake was in the pool above the top bridge in Corner Wood on the 1st. On the 2nd there was a pair there and a Wood Mouse under the corrugated sheet nearest to the Top Field Shelter. The Mouse was there again on the 3rd and the 4thand has built a nest. A...