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What to look out for in October & November
Wintering birds like Redwings and Fieldfares will be arriving from the north and east whilst several breeds of ducks and Diver species will arrive in the reedbeds around Slapton.
Fieldfare
The Redwing has rust-red on its side and under their wings. Its face has a white eyebrow stripe and dark brown cheeks. Its spots on its front appear blurred.
The Fieldfare has a distinguishable blue- grey head and back, with a black tail. Both birds are often seen in loose flocks with other similar birds such as starlings.
Winter visiting ducks you might see at Slapton Ley Redwing Wildlife &
Nature events 8 October
UK Fungus Day Delve into the natural world of fungi – there’s lots around at this time of year and this day will bring together experts and enthusiasts to explore and enjoy the wonders of the mycological kingdom.
Ukfungusday.co.uk
9 October
Forage for food & medicine Sharpham Trust Discover the amazing world of plants and nature through foraging for wild herbal medicine and food with Brigit Anna McNeill.
Sharphamtrust.org
16 October Tufted duck Long tailed duck Common Pochard
There’s a partial solar eclipse scheduled on the 25 October at around 10.08am. Hope for a clear sky and make yourself a pinhole camera to watch it safely.
Hedgehogs
Cockington Apple Day Cockington Court Entertainment and fun activities for all the family. 11am – 4pm. Free entry.
Countryside-trust.org.uk
25 October
Hope’s Nose Litter Pick Torbay Please help us clean up Hope’s Nose. Join us for a litter pick 10am - 12 noon. See
Countryside-trust.org.uk
29 October & 26 November
- are searching out their hibernation spots. Leave them a woodpile and don’t forget to check bonfires before lighting them.
Wonderful Autumn Walks
Ausewell Wood by Ashburton Ausewell is like a lost world, its raw beauty a haven for rare and endangered wildlife. It is 342 acres of wild, rugged wood and heath with dramatic rocky outcrops, boulders and screes, dense woodland and damp temperate rainforest along the famous River Dart. Special wood that’s home to a number of unusual animals that thrive in its temperate rainforest conditions.
Woodlandtrust.org
Hembury & Holne woods, Newton Abbot Enjoy a leisurely stroll or a brisk walk in this lichen-clad, ancient oak woodland valleys which follow the River Dart.
Nationaltrust.org.uk
Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge 2 October – 13 November. On Sundays & Wednesdays from 11am – 5pm these gardens will be open to the public. With a great and colourful variety of trees and shrubs, this is a perfect time to visit.
Lukesland.co.uk
Forest Bathing – Autumn Dittiscombe Estate, Slapton Reconnect with nature from the inside out with Donna McCheyne.
Simplysoulful.co.uk
29 October
Wild Food Walks Learn how to forage safely in the beautiful Dartington estate and discover the power of connecting with wild plants. 10am – 12.30pm.
dartington.org
6 November
Autumn Watch Hope’s Nose, Torbay Join Mike Langham at this popular birdwatching location to see both resident and migrating birds. 9.30am – 12noon.
Countryside-trust.org.uk
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