Devon Reserves and Other Sites

Introduction

There are two lists available from this page. The first is a list of Reserves that are owned and/or managed by DBWPS. The second is a list of Other Devon Sites that have a significance for birdwatching and/or conservation.

The lists contain basic background information about each of the sites. As more information is contributed by birdwatchers/DBWPS members – about habitat, facilities, access and species – this will be added to the page.

We welcome input from everyone. Please attempt to make information as accurate as possible, particularly grid references, so that this section can be of maximum benefit to both members and visitors to Devon. Thank you.

You may send information by email here

List 1 – The Devon List of DBWPS Reserves

The first list will eventually contain all the Reserves currently owned or managed by DBWPS. This will include full reserves right down to individual hides on sites owned by other organisations or on public land.

Beesands Ley

Kingsbridge
Hide only - Managed by DBWPS, Freshwater coastal lagoon with reed beds.

Bradiford

Barnstaple
Site owned and managed by DBWPS, Freshwater marsh beside tidal estuary.

Fernworthy Reservoir

Dartmoor
Hide only, owned by DBWPS, set beside reservoir at grid ref. SX662838. Surrounded by mid-age deciduous trees with mature conifer plantation close by.

Godborough

Bideford
12 ha Site owned and managed by DBWPS. Recently replanted wooded hillside with ponds.

Kenwith

Bideford
8 ha Site managed by DBWPS. Ponds and reedbeds; part of a flood prevention scheme.

Otter Hide

Otter Estuary
Hide only, managed by DBWPS, overlooks the tidal estuary.

Pig's Nose Valley

Kingsbridge
0.25 ha site owned and managed by DBWPS. A wooded area with a bird ringing ride.

Prawle Point

Kingsbridge
0.75 ha site owned and managed by DBWPS. A wooded area with pasture and scrub.

Roadford Hide

Hide only, managed by DBWPS, overlooks a freshwater lake.

Slapton Ley

Ringing hut only, managed by the DBWPS Ringing Group. Large lake and reedbeds and wetlands with coppice.

South Huish

Kingsbridge
8 ha site owned and managed by DBWPS. Coastal water meadows with reedbeds.

South Milton Ley

Kingsbridge
18 ha site owned and managed by DBWPS. Freshwater reedbeds (SSSI).

Tamar Lakes

Hide only. Agreement to manage the hide by DBWPS under negotiation.

Tawny Wood

Honiton
2 ha site owned and managed by DBWPS. Open deciduous woodland.

Velator

Barnstaple
0.5 ha site licenced from SWW and managed by DBWPS. Estuarine/freshwater reedbed.

West Charleton

Hide only, managed by DBWPS, overlooking estuarine/freshwater reedbed.

List 2 – Other Devon Sites

This list will include as many Devon sites as possible and will attempt to identify the key species, type of site, prevailing conditions, and facilities.

Once again, your input is welcome.

You may send information by email here

 

Lundy Island

Bristol Channel, via Bideford or Ilfracombe
Owned by the National Trust with properties managed by the Landmark Trust. A small but ecologically important island with coastal cliffs and diverse habitats.

Tamar Lake

SW Devon
Site owned and managed by South West Lakes Trust. A new hide has been built for use by visiting birdwatchers.