105 Life’s a beach
Digging in the sand and splashing about in rockpools, searching for fish, crabs and crustaceans is an essential childhood experience and there’s no better place to do it than along the South Devon coastline. In a recent article on rockpool hot spots in the UK, Wembury, near Plymouth topped the list and it’s also the favourite of wildlife loving ex- Goodie, Bill Oddie. See
www.bythedart.co.uk,
www.mcsuk.org or
www.southdevonaonb.org.uk for more infomation about local beaches and upcoming events .
Follow the Seashore Code this summer
Download Devon Wildlife Trust’s “Love the beach leaf- let” at
www.devonwildlifetrust.org with its guide on what to spot in our local rockpools: anemone, blennie, shore crab, limpet and the common mussel & prawn.
THE SEASHORE CODE ● HANDLE ME WITH CARE – poking or squeezing soft-body animals like sea anemones can harm them.
● DON’T MAKE ME HOMELESS – make sure a shell is empty if taking it home.
● I DON’T LIKE LITTER – take your rubbish home – litter is a killer for wildlife.
● PUT ME BACK – Always replace animals, rocks and seaweed where you found them. Don’t leave animals in buckets.
● WATCH WHERE YOU WALK - be careful not to dislodge or crush small sea creatures. Don’t force animals like limpets off the rocks
• Look after yourself – Check the tide and keep away from the cliffs.
Summer Seaside Events
CELEBRATE START BAY Sunday 13 August Slapton Field Centre An afternoon celebration of ‘all that is good’ about the start bay area showcasing the great outdoors! There will be stalls, activities & entertainment for all the family. Get hands on and try activities, food and crafts from the local area. 12 noon – 4pm. Tel: 01548 580466
BEACH FUN @ WEMBURY 17, 24 & 31 August Join National Trust rangers for some beach fun, stream dipping and raft races. 11am – 1pm. Free. Tel: 01752 346585.
BIG NIGHT OUT ON THE BEACH, South Milton Sands, 9 September Annual evening of fun and activ- ities. Watersport taster sessions, rockpooling, lantern-lit parade
and refreshments and more. 4 – 9.30pm. run by AONb and NT.
GREAT BRITISH BEACH CLEAN 15 – 18 September A great way to spend a few hours and help keep our wonderful beaches wonderful! Various beaches along the south Devon coast including slapton, Wembury and south milton sands. Check
www.mcsuk.org
Don’t forget to check the tides! - see page 128 Anenome blennie Shore crab Limpet
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