Top 12 at Living CoastsTorquay’s coastal zoo, Living Coasts has some exciting new developments – from the Penguin Academy to the Mangrove Forest… READ MORE » 
A Plantsman’s Garden at Andrews CornerA family dynasty has developed the garden at Andrews Corner near Belstone, but it’s taken them over 30 years READ MORE » 
Wildlife along the Exe CanalA walk along the Exeter Canal can reveal wildlife in droves – even in the most unexpected of places… READ MORE » 
Fox and the CityUrban foxes are on the increase. David Ireland from the Devon Wildlife Trust considers the reasons READ MORE » 
Blackbird Singing in the Dead of NightIt may be a common sight hopping across our lawns, but don’t let familiarity breed contempt. The blackbird has real charisma and some very unusual habits. In the light evenings of mid-summer, or even where street lights illuminate their breeding areas, their rich flutey song can sometimes be mistaken for that of the nightingale, although as we move into winter they’re more likely to sing a jumbled collection of notes from hiding places in the undergrowth. READ MORE » 
THE OTTER ESTUARY -Devon Gardens and WildlifeMeet natives, aliens and migrants this September, at this most accessible of wildlife reserves at the mouth of the Otter Estuary. If you enjoy the natural world, don’t miss it if you’re in Budleigh Salterton. READ MORE » 
| Growing Your OwnMore and more people are getting involved with growing their own food, but while that’s fine for those who have their own gardens, many don’t. Allotments are the perfect alternative, but land for allotments is under competing pressure from many sources. READ MORE » 
Docton Mill – Not Just a Spring GardenJess Wynne explains why Docton Mill Gardens were an obvious candidate for inclusion in a new film and book project READ MORE » 
Kingsteignton’s Hackney MarshesHackney Marshes near Kingsteignton were once used for archery practice in the Middle Ages. This one-time haunt of clay bargemen is now a controlled wetland teeming with wildlife READ MORE » 
Wild About Woody BayIn this particular stretch of the Exmoor coast, owned by the National Trust, wildlife is plentiful whatever the time of year, and a stroll along the coast path opens up some of the most spectacular views in the county. READ MORE » 
In Search of Autumn ColourIn spring and summer gardens abound with floral offerings. Come October, and it’s the turn of the foliage. Why does it happen, and where can you best see it? Terry Underhill explains, and flags up some of the gardens in the county where you can best see the annual rainbow of colours that are at their best when still and quiet autumn days are followed by chilly nights. READ MORE » 
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