Discover wildlife in Devon
Discover the wildlife that lives in Devon. From beneath the waves and on the beach, to in the city and on the farm – wildlife lives everywhere. Learn more here.
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Discover wildlife at the beach
Devon's coastlines are great places for hand's on wildlife experiences. Discover what to look for on the strandline, how to rockpool & learn the seashore code!
Discover wildlife
With two coastlines, two moorlands, ancient woodlands, tumbling rivers and miles of footpaths, Devon's nature is there for you to discover. Find out more.
Discover wildlife on the heath
Find out which Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserves make great places to begin to explore Devon’s wild heathlands and learn about the wildlife that lives there
Discover wildlife on the moors
Find out what wildlife to look out for next time you visit one of Devon’s moorlands – Dartmoor and Exmoor, and discover Devon Wildlife Trust’s moorland reserves.
Discover wildlife on the river
Learn about Devon’s rivers and the wildlife that lives in and around them. Discover which of our nature reserves provide some of the best river views in Devon.
Discover wildlife in the woods
Woods and trees are home to a huge variety of wildlife! Discover which nature reserves to visit to see wildlife rich woodlands and learn what to look out for
Discover wildlife in the city
Cities can be a haven for wildlife. Read about the wildlife you might see around cities and urban gardens including foxes, hedgehogs, frogs and butterflies!
Thongweed
One of the longest seaweeds native to the UK, thongweed helps create a beautiful underwater forest to rival that of any on the land!
Discover wildlife in your garden
Devon’s gardens are a great place to see wildlife up close. Discover the importance of gardens for wildlife and learn what to look out for in your garden
Discover wildlife around farmland
An introduction to the wildlife you might see around Devon’s farmlands including birds, mammals and flowers. Find out more about habitats around farms.
Snakelocks anemone
It's easy to see where the snakelocks anemone got its name when you spot its flowing tentacles. But be careful when out rockpooling, those tentacles give a nasty sting!