Northern gannet
Famed for its super-fast fishing dives into the sea, the northern gannet (or gannet) is a distinctive white bird with a yellow head and black wingtips. It nests in large, noisy, smelly colonies on…
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Northern Devon Natural Solutions
Northern Devon Natural Solutions (NDNS) is a large and ambitious project that aims to create and restore over 1,000 hectares of nature-friendly habitat covering 360 landholdings to help tackle the climate and ecological emergency.
Northern Devon Nature Improvement Area
The North Devon Nature Improvement Area (NIA) aims to restore a wildlife-rich landscape across the internationally important river Torridge catchment.
Northern Devon Natural Solutions Volunteer
This group will help to deliver practical conservation works across privately owned holdings and common land, primarily as part of the Culm Grassland Natural Flood Management Project.
Great northern diver
This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.
Northern hay meadow
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
Southern hawker
A common dragonfly of ponds, lakes and canals near woodland, the Southern Hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. A fast-flying species, it will…
Southern wood ant
The most common wood ant is the southern wood Ant, or 'red wood ant', which is found in England and Wales. An aggressive predator, it plays a vital pest control role in our woodlands.…
Southern marsh orchid
This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.
Southern migrant hawker
This dazzling dragonfly, also known as the blue-eyed hawker, is a recent arrival to Britain.
Case Study - Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project
The Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project was a five year project which worked with local communities to secure a future for greater horseshoe bats in Devon, their northern European stronghold.
Our vision for Devon
Devon Wildlife Trust has a vision for a county where wildlife can flourish in a connected landscape. Find out more about our vision for Devon’s future.