Uppacott Wood
An ancient woodland to explore, with added panorama of the North Devon landscape.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This nature reserve will be closed on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February 2024 as DWT will…
An ancient woodland to explore, with added panorama of the North Devon landscape.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This nature reserve will be closed on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February 2024 as DWT will…
Will we find the “Early Purple Orchids” in full bloom?
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…
Niamh loves to feed the birds, so makes natural feeders out of pinecones and berries, to help them through the winter. She’ll tie this to a branch so that the birds can feast from it safely.
The speckled wood prefers the dappled sunlight of woodland rides and edges, hedgerows and even gardens. Despite declines, its range has spread over recent years.
As its name suggests, Wood spurge is found in woodlands. It is an attractive evergreen that displays cup-shaped, green flowers in clusters and dark green leaves.