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England Devon
Devon has a wide variety of habitats, fertile estuaries break up the rugged coastline North and South, there is heathland in the East, both coniferous and deciduous woodland, hilly farmland and of course high moorland. Rarities can and do, turn up in any of these habitats, witness the recent Spectacled Warbler found on Dartmoor. More often than not, however, the major rarities turn up in the most inaccessible places, and that of course means an Island, in Devon`s case; Lundy. For resident birds, Devon is best known for its population of Cirl Buntings, whose stronghold is the South Hams. Peregrine, Raven, Dipper, Pied Flycatcher and Little Egret are all relatively easy birds for visiting birders. Sea watching, mainly from the South coast, may provide Sabine`s gull, Sooty shearwaters etc, under the right conditions. Lundy`s impressive firsts for Britain list includes: American Robin, [27/10/52] (preceded by Irish records) Common Yellowthroat, [4/11/54] Sardinian Warbler, [10/5/1955] Baltimore Oriole, [2/10/58] Bimaculated Lark, [7/5/62] Rufous-sided Towhee, (Eastern Towhee) [7/6/66] Spanish Sparrow, [9/6/66] Eastern Phoebe, [24/4/87] Ancient Murrelet [27/5/90] |
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Bennets Cross, Dartmoor
(SX680810)Not far away from Yarner Wood, you can find Ring Ouzel and Whinchat in summer, and often a Great grey shrike or Hen harrier (roosting) in winter.Braunton
The area behind the sands is good for Barn owl amongst others and Dartford Warblers have been reported on the path above the road that runs from Braunton to Croyde in North Devon. This is the path that is almost opposite the Saunton Sand Hotel.Dawlish Warren/Exe Estuary
(SX980790)Consisting of a sand spit across part of the estuary mouth with a variety of habitats, the Warren has seen such goodies as Great spotted cuckoo, Cream coloured courser, Greater sand plover and recently the first mainland Semi-Palmated Plover. The nearby RSPB reserves of Exminster and Bowling Green Marsh are also worth a visit. The only Great Black Headed Gull accepted for the UK was recorded opposite the Warren at Exmouth – but that was in 1859!Haldon Forest Bird of Prey Viewpoint
(SX870850)Though the Honey buzzards haven`t shown as consistently here as of late, presumably like the Goshawk, they have shifted territory. It is still a good site for Nightjar and occasionally in winter, Hawfinch.Lundy
(SS130450)As far as rarities go, this Island off the North Coast of Devon is it. UK Firsts include Bimaculated Lark, Sardinian Warbler, Spanish Sparrow, Yellowthroat, and Rufous-sided Towhee. Most astonishingly of all was the much twitched Ancient Murrelet, a tiny auklet from the North Pacific, which was discovered on approach to the Island in 1990. Other major rarities include Veery, Ruppel`s Warbler, Bobolink, Yellow-billed Cuckoo and the UK`s second Yellow-rumped warbler (the first was also in Devon).Plym Estuary
(SX500550)Gull hotspot, with Kumlien`s, Bonoparte`s, Franklin`s, Laughing and Ross`s recorded as well as annual occurrences of Ring-Billed, Iceland etc. Birds often commute to Chelson Meadows rubbish tip, or the sewage out-fall as West Hoe.Prawle Point
(SX770350)One of the best sites for Cirl Bunting in Devon, Prawle with its prominent position and the funnel effect of Pigs Nose Valley is also a good site for migrants. Most notable recent rarity was the Chestnut-sided Warbler, which frustrated many birders with the brevity of its stay! Other American vagrants have included Blackpoll Warbler, Black and White Warbler and Red-eyed Vireo.Slapton Ley
(SX820430)Not far from Prawle, Slapton Ley is a freshwater lagoon separated from the sea by a shingle ridge. Cetti`s Warblers are resident and the quarry is a good place to check for passerine migrants. Rarities have included Little swift, and Whiskered Tern. The record of Eastern Pheobe from this site predates the officially accepted Lundy bird by a few days.Yarner Wood
(SX780780)This is the best woodland site in Devon, with breeding Pied flycatcher and Redstart. As the site is within Dartmoor, moorland species can be found nearby.contributor |
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James Chubb
Additional Material
(Education Ranger - East Devon District Council)
JChubb@eastdevon.gov.uk
Stephen Welch
Additional information on first for Lundy
steve_extra@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/steve_extra/birds.html
Matt Prince
(Exeter)
saker@eclipse.co.uk
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James McCarthy
24 Riverdale Orchard, Seaton, Devon EX12 2RG
01297 24052
devon-birdrecorder@lycos.com
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County Bird - Montagu`s Harrier Circus pygargus
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Birds in Devon and the South West
David LandISBN: 82289W
Buy this book from NHBS.com
Birds of Dawlish Warren
Obtainable direct from: Ivan Lakin at Top Flat, 15 Regents Park, Exeter, Devon EX1 2NTDevon Bird Reports
The annual county report for Devon from Devon Bird Watching and Preservation Society - Series: DEVON BIRD REPORTS: For the latest details of all current publications: http://www.devonbirds.org or sales@devonbirds.orgThe Birds of Lundy
by Tim Davis and Tim Jones - Birds of Lundy 2007 ISBN 9780954008871http://www.birdsoflundy.org.uk for book details and latest updates to the systematic list entries
ISBN: 169223
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Where to watch birds in Cornwall and Devon
By David Norman and Vic Tucker, 4th Edition (Helm).See Fatbirder Review
ISBN: 0713656905
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Devon Wildlife Trust
http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/The Devon Wildlife Trust is the only independent organisation devoted solely to the conservation and care of wildlife and wild places throughout Devon. A registered charity (number 213224); DWT was established over 30 years ago and has a current membership of around 5,000. With nature reserves throughout Devon totalling over 2,500 acres, the Devon Wildlife Trust is closely involved in land management, scientific survey, policy formulation, marine conservation and education. [Includes an entry on Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve]
Devon Birdwatching & Preservation Society
http://www.devonbirds.orgThe Secretary, DBWPS, PO Box 71 Okehampton, Devon EX20 1WF info@devonbirds.org
South Devon Seabird Trust
http://www.seabirdtrust.co.uk/The Trust was founded in 1983 and specialises in the rehabilitation of oiled seabirds. The aim of the trust is to care for sick and injured seabirds, with the intention to release back to the wild, but where release is not viable - to offer sanctuary.
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Exeter University
http://www.education.ex.ac.uk/dll/list_courses.php?code=llnDistance learning course in Birdlife in a changing world This module will introduce the ecology of birds and investigate the different ways in which human activity influences bird life in the environment.
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Braunton Burrows Countryside Centre
http://www.ttef.org.uk/Biosphere/braunton_countryside_centre.htmBraunton Burrows and over 3000 hectares of the North Devon landscape have been formally recognised by UNESCO as Britain`s first new-style Biosphere Reserve...
Colyford Common Local Nature Reserve SY253921
http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countrysideLying to the north of Seaton Marshes LNR, Colyford Common Local Nature Reserve has a permissive boardwalk to a viewing platform overlooking the Axe esutary. A good site for passage waders, an winter waterfowl...
Dartmoor National Park Authority
http://www.dartmoor-npa.gov.ukDartmoor was designated one of the National Parks of England and Wales in 1951. It is a beautiful moor-land landscape with wooded valleys and wind swept Tors. 369 square miles (954 sq. km.) in area, with about 31,000 people living in it, and where about 10 million visits are made each year. All the land is owned by someone and the public is able to roam freely on un-enclosed, open moor-land on both foot and horseback. There are also about 600 miles of public rights of way. Dartmoor is a rich habitat for wildlife and has a wealth of archaeological remains.
Dawlish Warren NNR
http://www.dawlishwarren.co.uk/This site is dedicated to the wildlife of Dawlish Warren recording area, based around the Teignbridge District Council NNR and Devon Wildlife Trust reserve. This area is situated at the mouth of the River Exe in South Devon. Here you can find information about the recording area and the species that can be found on the Warren...
Exmouth Local Nature Reserve SY995812
http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countrysideThe Exmouth Local Nature Reserve covers some 218 hectares of intertidal mud and sand at the southerly end of the Exe estuary. Internationally important numbers of dark-bellied brent geese over winter here, amongst hoards of other waterfowl and waders...
Lundy
http://www.lundyisland.co.uk/wildlife.htmLundy is famous for its birds. It is for ever associated with the Puffin which inspired the name - Lund -ey is Norse for Puffin Island. Serious bird watchers will be up before dawn to see rarities, particularly during the spring and autumn passage. Walkers can focus their binoculars on everything from a melodious warbler or firecrest to a tree pipit or dotterel. About 35 species breed on the island every year and 280 different species have been seen. Lundy recorded the first British sighting of the Sardinian warbler and American Robin and the first European sighting of the ancient murrelet. The warden often notes on the Tavern blackboard when and where interesting birds can be seen.
Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust
http://members.aol.com/offwell1/Wildlife experts at the Woodland Education Centre have put a camera into a sparrowhawk`s nest with six chicks. The director of Offwell Woodland and Wildlife Trust and Forestry Commission, Steve Lawson, says We`re all waiting to catch the moment when the young birds at last fly the nest. Must be eager to get the camera back.
RSPB Reserve - Aylesbeare Common
http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/a/aylesbearecommon/index.aspThis quiet area of East Devon heathland is important for Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats. Its sheltered wooded fringes, streams and ponds abound with butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies...
RSPB Reserve - Chapel Wood
http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/c/chapelwood/index.aspThis small reserve is a mixed woodland with the remains of an old hill fort and an historic chapel with a well. The nature reserve is in a remote location...
RSPB Reserve - Exe Estuary
http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/e/exeestuary/index.aspThis reserve has two separate areas of coastal grazing marsh on opposite sides of the estuary – Exminster Marshes and Bowling Green Marsh. In spring, look for breeding lapwings and redshanks...
Seaton Marshes Local Nature Reserve SY251908
http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countrysideSeaton Marshes LNR is an area of grazing marsh on the west side of the Axe estuary. A bird hide provides excellent views across the estuary, and surrounding grazing marsh, which is allowed to flood seasonally to attract winter waders and waterfowl. Permissive paths lead around the reserve, and there is wheelchair access to disabled facilities in the hide...
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Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you can’t find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page… give them a try!
2000 [March] - John Girdley - Seeking out the South of England Specialities in Devon
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/england/devon/devon.htmFor most birders based in the northern areas of the UK, chances to see birds like Cirl Bunting, Dartford Warbler and Cetti`s Warbler don`t come around very often. However, with a little planning it is quite possible to see all three in a day and have a great days birding...
2003 [August] - Hans Schick - South Coast
http://www.ornithos.de/Ornithos/Trip_Reports/England-Devon2003/England-Devon2003-Excursions.htmFrom August 16 – 31, 2003 I spent my holidays with my wife at the south coast of Devon. We rented a holiday house of friends in Salcombe at the Kingsbridge Estuary. During our excursions, walks and hiking tours I had many opportunities to watch birds and to take photos of them using a digital camera and a telescope...
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Avocet Cruises on the River Exe
http://www.avocetcruises.co.ukThe original operators of Avocet Bird Watching Cruises on the River Exe (Devon Princess Cruises) are pleased to announce the arrival of their newest passenger vessel the 'Dartmouth Castle'…
Bird Breaks
http://www.portlight.co.uk/birdwatch.htmPort Light is situated on one of the most southernmost coastlines in England, which is the reason so many rare birds have been spotted in our area. The unique micro climate provides an excellent habitat for many unusual birds not often seen on English mainland, such as the Red Breasted Flycatcher, Red Backed Shrike, Melodious and Icterine Warbler, Wryneck...
Birding Pal
http://www.birdingpal.org/Unitedkingdom.htmLocal birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...
Seaton Tramway Bird Watching Trips
http://www.tram.co.ukThese special, expert-led trips operate when no other trams are running, which means that frequent stops can be made, with the tram acting as a hide. The leader`s commentary makes the trips suitable for all interests, from the keenest twitcher to the enthusiastic novice! Rod Lawrence (RL) is a renowned expert on birds in the South West and leads groups all over the world. Don Cotton (DC) is Chairman of the East Devon branch of Devon Birds and leads groups for the RSPB. Donald Campbell (DnC) is Chairman of the Axe Vale & District Conservation Society and author of The Encyclopaedia of British Birds. He also monitors wetland bird stocks in the area on behalf of the British Trust for Ornithology.
Swallow Birding
http://www.swallowbirding.co.uk/On Swallow Birding trips we are enthusiastic, relaxed, friendly and fun. Small groups mean Leader Steve Grimwade can give the time and attention necessary to make your trip a great birding experience!
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Barkham Exmoor Cottage
http://www.btinternet.com/~adie.exmoorWe have three Bed and Breakfast rooms at Barkham. A double with en-suite bathroom which looks down our valley. This is £25 per person per night. A twin bedded room that overlooks the courtyard. This is £20 per person per night. A double-bedded room, which also overlooks the courtyard. This is also £20 per person per night. Excellent dinners served by candlelight in the oak panelled dining room. Licensed for those dining . The cottages are attractive conversions from two 18th century stone barns. All three are ETB inspected and 4 Keys Highly Commended.
Bracken House Hotel - Exmoor
http://www.brackenhousehotel.com/A haven of tranquillity on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Superb long rural views as far as Hartland Point. Convenient for Arlington, Marwood Hill and Rosemoor. Featured in The Good Hotel Guide 2000. All set in eight acres of garden, woodland, pond and paddocks.
Clinton House B&B - Exmouth
http://www.clinton-house.com/We offer exceptional bed and breakfast accommodation in a prime location in Exmouth, East Devon. Our rooms have en-suite facilities with sixty channel colour Televisions, DVD Players & refreshment trays. Wi Fi access & car parking available...
Gara Mill - Slapton
http://www.sheridans-guides.com/towns/estabdetails.php3?ID=1530&SEARCH=&LANG=The surrounding area is farm and woodland, with many varieties of broad leaved trees and hedgerows which explode with colour each spring. Our meadows above the lodges feature some rare orchids and many different wild flowers. Buzzards soar overhead, kingfishers and dippers patrol the river, the bird tables attract a large and diverse population of nuthatches, tits, warblers and even the greater spotted woodpecker. In summer butterflies and moths are everywhere. Slapton Ley nearby is well known to bird watchers.
Gardeners Cottage - Kingsbridge
http://www.kingsbridgesouthdevon.co.uk/...close to the Salcombe Estuary. Good for cirls; waders. Not far from Slapton/Prawle/Bowling Green Marsh is 1 hr away...
Highover Apartment - Devon Coastal Path
http://highoverapartment.moonfruit.comSituated on the clifftop, on the Devon Coastal Path, a mile from central Dawlish and a mile from Dawlish Warren, this newly converted first floor apartment enjoys uninterrupted, and stunning views of Lyme Bay from all of its windows. The apartment, which sleeps 2-4 people, is set in the grounds of Highover, one of the country’s most photographed coastal gardens, and visitors have exclusive use of a purpose-built deck area, perched on the clifftop, within the garden. The nearest beach is just two minutes walk away, down the coastal path...
Hill Cottage & South Beer - Nr. Holsworthy
http://www.selfcateringcottagesdevon.co.uk/We are currently working at creating a private wildlife sanctuary with educational access for interested parties. We are aiming to rebuild the traditional devon banks, hedgerows and restore wildlife habitats for such creatures as owls, bats, badgers, foxes, rabbits and encourage new visitors such as hares, otters and dormice to take up residence. We are learning to manage the pasture and mixed grazing to encourage all sorts of wildflowers and plants both common and rare. We welcome bird watching reports from all our guests, keeping us up to date with the activities of birds from goldfinches to woodpeckers and buzzards to bullfinches...
Langstone Cliff Hotel
http://www.langstone-hotel.co.ukThe wonderful situated of the Langstone Cliff overlooking the sea and red cliffs means you can almost taste the fresh air. The expansive lawns are sunlit from morning till night, a sunbathers paradise, but the large Victorian veranda offers shade when required and is also a favourite spot for after dinner coffee - our mild West country climate often enables guests to enjoy the sea view across to the twinkling lights of East Devon long after the sun has gone down.
New Barn Farm Cottages & Angling Centre - Nr Paignton
http://www.newbarnfarm.com/We support the angling/bird tie up as we have many anglers who fish our fishery who are avid bird watchers and in fact do not normally bother whether they catch any fish or not - as long as they can enjoy the countryside wildlife etc.
Park Farm (by the water) - Kingsbridge - South Devon
http://www.parkfarmbythewater.co.uk/In the mid 19th century Park Farm was the home of an important ship owner who had an interest in many of the fruit schooners built in the shipyards of Salcombe that traded to the Canaries and West Indies. He used the barns at Park Farm, of which Rivermead was one, as warehouses for this enterprise. More recently, Rivermead has been used as a Ballet school patronized by Madame Rambert.Both the Farmhouse and Rivermead have now been extensively refurbished to provide both a home for our family and a pleasant holiday retreat for our guests.
Royal Beacon Hotel - Exmouth
http://www.royalbeaconhotel.co.ukSituated in Exmouth, the oldest seaside resort in Devon, the Royal Beacon has long been established as a premier hotel. An elegant building, it was originally a Georgian posting house.
Sidmouth Holiday Let
http://www.seaside-holiday-house.co.uk/In a quiet cul-de-sac, 10 minutes walk into town centre, 15 minutes to the sea front, and just a few minutes walk to the Byes (a long park running right through the centre of Sidmouth). There is a Spar shop close by which stays open late...
The Port Light
http://www.portlight.co.uk/birdwatch.htmBolberry Down, lying between Salcombe and Hope Cove on the South West coastal path, is an ideal place to enjoy this magnificent area whether you want to walk West to Bolt Tail or East to sandy Soar Mill Cove or merely sit and enjoy the views from the cliffs with their great variety of wild flowers and birds. The scenery is outstanding, with wildlife literally on the doorstep, including badgers, foxes with their cubs, rabbits and peregrins. The Port Light is the ideal base from which to enjoy the natural beauties of southernmost Devon...
Two Farthings B&B - Ashcombe, South Devon
http://mysite.freeserve.com/twofarthingsTwo Farthings is situated in the peaceful countryside of Ashcombe, about a mile and a half along small country lanes north of Dawlish, with spectacular views across the estuary and out to sea. The house is set at the top of a hill looking down towards Dawlish Warren nature reserve, at the mouth of the Exe estuary which is famed for it`s huge variety of seabirds...
Woodside Cottage - Blackawton Dartmouth
http://www.woodsidedartmouth.co.uk/Originally the gamekeeper`s lodge for the Oldstone estate in the 18th Century, Woodside Cottage has now been transformed into a really comfortable and attractive home of great character. Reached down a quiet country lane just off the main road to Dartmouth, it is ideally placed for easy access to the whole of this beautiful area and to Dartmoor beyond.
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Birds of South Devon
http://www.kingsbridge.info/hhbirds.htmlBirdwatching around the Kingsbridge / Salcombe EstuaryThe following birds have been recorded around the Estuary with those in red having been seen at High House or Bowcombe Creek...
Birdwatching by Tram
http://www.tram.co.uk/Join us for a ride through two beautiful nature reserves, Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common, next to the glorious River Axe estuary, which plays host to an ever-changing selection of birds through the seasons. Seaton Tramway`s Bird Watching Trips give you exclusive access to remote parts of the valley; you are likely to see between 30 and 50 different species of bird during your 2-hour trip. You will be in the company of one of the following expert ornithologists, who provide a commentary, answer your questions and help you to complete a checklist of birds for you to take away...
BLOG - Dave`s Diary
http://www.surfbirds.com/blogs/stonegrouse/A very well kept weblog from Devon in the SW of England
BLOG - Wildlife in a Suburban Garden
http://parrotletsuk.typepad.com/wldlife_in_a_suburban_gar/A detailed account of species visiting my Exeter Devon [UK] Garden…
Devon Biodiversity Action Plan
http://www.devon.gov.uk/biodiversity/Conservation needs and plans...
Lundy Birds
http://www.lundybirds.co.uk/Welcome to the Lundy Birds website. Lying astride the mouth of the Bristol Channel, Lundy has long proved to be a magnet for migrating birds, with a long list of major rarities to its name, and is nationally important for its breeding seabirds...
Natural History Bookstore - Totnes
http://www.nhbs.com/Welcome to a world of diversity at the NHBS Mail-order Bookstore - thousands of titles describing and explaining the amazing diversity of the natural world - field guides, textbooks, monographs, reports, CDs, videos, and cassettes on every environmental subject - from aardvarks and amphibians through to zebras, from biogeochemistry, botany and ecology to environmental assessment, species and habitat conservation and zoology and much more. Located in Totnes.
Nature & Wildlife
http://www.devonguide.com/wildlife/The RSPB`s conservation programme in Devon has almost trebled the numbers of cirl buntings in Britain. Key to the success of this project was the involvement of the local community...
Nature Net
http://www.naturenet.net/england/devon.htmlSome contact information and directions to the parks and nature reserves of Devon.
North Devon Bird of Prey Centre
http://www.themilkyway.co.uk/attraction_details.asp?id=2&aid=10The centre also operates a rescue and recuperation programme for birds of prey.
Soar Mill Seeds
http://www.soarmillseeds.co.uk/Colin and Vanessa Mills welcome you to our site. As farmers in the South Hams of South Devon we can bring you a new, exciting and worthy alternative to the vast importation of seed for wild birds. Soar Mill Seeds Winter Stubbles® offers a unique opportunity to directly help in halting the decline of our farmland birds. Just by changing to our seed products, allows us to put more and more land into stubble fields to be left over the winter period as a food source for all wildlife to use. During the winter we don`t plough it, spray it or plant it, that is your contribution to the British countryside and of course the more you buy the greater that contribution becomes.
South Devon Birds
http://mysite.freeserve.com/southdevonbirds/This site is intended to provide ideas and information for bird watchers in (or visiting) South Devon. Please send any interesting sightings and ideas...
West Country S.W.I.F.T. (Society for the Withholding of Information From Twitchers)
http://web.onetel.net.uk/~wcswift/SWIFT consists of a small band of active birders in the West Country. It is not anti birders who enjoy rare birds, nor is it pro suppression per se. It is against the increasingly disruptive aspects of twitching, where common sense, civility and the aesthetic enjoyment of observing a natural creature has been largely replaced by boorish, sometimes even aggressive behaviour and an often total disregard for the welfare of the bird involved, habitat, fellow enthusiasts, the general public and property...
Wildlife of Torbay & Devon
http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/environment/natural_environment/biodiversity/wildlife_guidelines/wildlife_designations.htmMostly photos...
Wildlife Watching Supplies
http://www.wildlifewatchingsupplies.co.ukAll you need to get closer to the wildlife. Designed and developed by wildlife photographer Kevin Keatley. In the pursuit of improving the Wildlife Watching Supplies website we have now added an online shopping facility which uses a secure server for safe transactions.
Yarak Birds of Prey Centre
http://www.yarakbirdsofprey.co.uk/How would you like to handle and fly birds of prey in a completely rural and relaxed location where all the emphasis is on you and the birds? We are situated in Devon 4 miles from Junction 28 M5 near to Cullompton. Here at Yarak you will have a life changing experience you'll want to repeat!! You will have our undivided attention for a fully hands on falconry experience day with no outside distractions!
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Artist - David Mead - Hawkart
http://www.hawkart.co.uk/I am one of the artists who worked on Raptors of the World (Helm 2001) and Pheasants, Partridges & Grouse (Helm 2002). The originals of my illustrations for these books feature on my site...
Artist - Mike Langman
http://www.mikelangman.co.uk/index.htmlSince leaving the RSPB and moving to Devon in 1993, Mike has worked on nearly 20 books for many publishers including Hamlyn, New Holland, Academic Press and Mitchell Beazley. He still paints for the RSPB Magazine`s, Nature Centres as well as the Wildlife Trusts and his artwork is regularly published in all the UK Birding Magazines. With tight publication deadlines and a heavy workload he was little time to work on his own ideas for paintings but over the years has produced several limited edition print runs, of his favourite paintings some of which can be seen on this Web Site.
Webcam - Sparrowhawk Webcam
http://www.habitats.freeserve.co.uk/webcam02.htmThe Sparrowhawk Webcam runs every year from the end of June, when the chicks hatch until they leave the nest. At other times you can see our best sparrowhawk webcam images from previous years by following the links below.2002 was a highly successful year for our Sparrowhawk Webcam. It will be back in Summer 2003!
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