The present East Devon branch of DBWPS was formed in 1977 and represents the County east of the River Exe. This includes the pebblebed heathland of East Devon Commons, an important and rare heathland habitat, as well as the coastland and estuaries of the Exe, Otter and Axe. The Society owns a small woodland reserve at Tawny Wood, Dalwood, access being restricted to Devon Birds members though a combination lock. DBWPS has supported the establishment of the bird hide overlooking the Otter Estuary and the new hide and viewing platform at Colyford Common Reserve on the Axe.

Birdwatching field trips are organised twice monthly, some being half-day walks and others full-day activities. The field trips are suitable for prospective members as well as the more experienced. All attending should be suitably dressed for the weather conditions and have a reasonable degree of fitness as the terrain can sometimes be rough. Each walk has a designated leader who has knowledge of the area and of the birds to be seen in the various habitats. Field trips are advertised in the Society's annual Programme, in The Harrier and on this website (see under Meetings) and typically range over areas of South and East Devon, Dartmoor, the Somerset Levels and Portland, Dorset.

The branch undertakes survey work and promotes the Society through displays at the annual Axe Vale Countryside Show held each June. Since 2007, an indoor meeting has been held in October, jointly with RSPB members, when a guest speaker is invited.

For further information about East Devon branch, please contact the Branch Secretary, or for information about field trips, the Field Trip Organiser. Contact may also be made via email to info@devonbirds.org.

The branch is organised by a Committee which holds its AGM each March, followed by an illustrated talk.

Branch Committee

Chair – Jonathan Ruscoe (Tel. 01404 822689)
Secretary – Ian Pullan (Tel. 01404 811322)
Treasurer – Sheila Sherburn
Field Trip Organiser – David Jannaway (Tel. 01395 567159)
Committee Members – Jean Millen & Michael Harding