We have been informed that long time Devon Birds member Barrie Whitehall died recently. His funeral is scheduled for the 2nd August at 10.30am at Torquay Crematorium. All donations will be for Devon Birds.

Please see the link below for the report of Plymouth Branch's second visit of the year to Cann Woods

Nightjar walk at Cann Woods

Please see the link below to access a report of the recent trip to Aylesbeare Common by Plymouth Branch

Plymouth Branch report

Please follow the link below to read the latest Devon Birds newsletter

Newsletter issue 5

As you may know, next week (2nd - 10th July) is Swift Awareness Week.  As part of that national event, Uffculme Green Team wildlife group has arranged to get access to Coldharbour Mill car park on the evenings of Tuesday 5th and Thursday 7th July to invite people to come and (hopefully) enjoy the spectacle of the evening gatherings, fly-bys and pre-roost activities.  From 8pm on both evenings - bring your own chair for a comfortable grandstand view!  The grist mill building at Coldharbour Mill hosts the most significant swift colony in the area and for those who haven't experienced it, the pre-roost activity can be amazing at this time in the swift season.

 

We'd like people who aren't familiar with swifts to get 'hooked' and maybe think about what they might be able to do and for those who are already knowledgeable, just to gather and enjoy the evening display.

 

The swifts are having a pretty rough time at the moment with such unsettled weather - just at the crucial time when they are feeding their young. However, the forecast is improving and things will hopefully get better for these and other birds, especially the aerial feeders.

 

Please come and join us if you can. (No need to book.)

Tuesday 5th July, Thursday 7th July from 8pm, Coldharbour Mill car park, Uffculme EX15 3EE

Best wishes,

 

Jeni, Chris, Jo, Stuart

uffculmeswifts@gmail.com

 

Please see the below link for a report on the Plymouth Branch's Nightjar Walk at Cann Woods

Plymouth Nightjar Walk

Devon bIrds is seeking volunteers to participate in a monthly bird survey of the historic Fursden Estate.

The estate consist of undulating fields, streams and woodlands just two miles from Thorveton in Mid Devon, north of Exeter.

The results of our effort will assist Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) in formulating and estate wide Biodiversity Action Plan. We plan to undertake the first survey in October 2022. To participate, email Nick Arnstrong before Thursday 30th June at armstronick@gmail.com. 

We are also looking for a team of leaders to help plan the bid count and coordinate and monitor specific areas of habitat during the survey. Please let us know if you would like to take on a leadership role.

Please use the link below to see a report of the Plymouth Group's walk at Venford reservoir

Plymouth Group walk at Venford Reservoir

Please use the link below to see the report of this event held by the Plymouth Branch

Plymouth Group visit to Braodsands