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for in June June is the best month for orchids. Common spotted, heath spotted and pyramidal orchids are fairly common on road banks and in old grassland. This is also the month of the
dog-rose and the sweetly scented honeysuckle, attracting moths of all sizes such as the swallowtail and brimstone. Marsh marigolds con- tinue to flower through till August in damp and boggy places. Ragged robin appears in damp places also. Butterflies include common blues, meadow
browns and large skippers on down land and road verges. In the garden, leaf-cutter bees carve circles
from leaves (particularly from roses) to create their nests in holes in plant stems, dead wood or old walls. The bees use their saliva to glue these discs
together to form cells in which to house their larvae. On sea cliffs, young guillemots and kittiwakes will jostle for space whilst gull and tern colonies will be full of the sound of hungry youngsters clamouring for food. Other birds to look out for
- pied wagtails and spotted flycatchers who will be busy feeding their families.
Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve
Birds of Slapton Ley on Saturday 13 May 10am – 12noon. Discover the birds of Slapton Ley on a guided walk along the nature trail, skirting the edge of Slapton Ley. Booking Essen- tial. Contact: 07967 497624.
FOR THE KIDS Throughout Half Term 28 May – 2 June activities in the Beach Activity Trailer (in middle car park) and other outdoor adven- tures looking at seashore and local wildlife. Many are free but must be booked.
www.slnr.org.uk or contact 07967 497624.
Devon Orchid Society holds its 42nd annual show in Budleigh salterton saturday 13 May.
www.devon.ukos.com
Berry Head in Brixham now boasts a new cliff camera overlooking the Reserve’s guillemot colony which grows to over 1,400 birds during the breeding season from March to early July. A screen in the Visitor Centre relays live feed from the cliff so the colony can be viewed by visitors to the reserve.
www.countryside-trust.org.uk
Berry Head is also famous for its Greater Horseshoe Bats. To learn more why not join up for a bat walk at dusk on 26 May or 23 June with a local expert.
Walls Hill Nature Walk on 11 June - enjoy a summer stroll with a Trust ranger and learn more about the rare wildflowers and butterflies that live on Torbay’s coastal slopes!
Dartington Hall - Garden Tour
Free volunteer-led tour of the beautiful, historic (Grade II listed) Dartington
Hall Gardens every Wednesday 11am – 12.30pm until October.
www.dartington.org
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Conserve water for the summer months ahead. Install a water butt or recycle your bathwater for watering plants.
South Devon is officially ranked as the 3rd best location in the UK for spotting whales and
dolphins. We’ve all been following the movements of the humpback whale in Torbay and Start Bay so if you’re interested in marine life put 30 May in your diary – Brixham Marine Conservation Day. An exciting new event bringing together local, national and international organisations to raise awareness of marine conservation issues, educate the next generation and to introduce children to research and survey work. A day filled with interesting and informative talks, interactive stands showing the latest research techniques and results, demonstrations throughout the day. There will be fun for all the family with the all important crab competition.
brixhammarineconservationday.uk
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