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Wilder Diaries: Getting started and finding funding
Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group (BANG) has been working to enhance the habitats and their associated biodiversity within Buckfastleigh and the surrounding area. Tracey shares how the group…
New film highlights ‘fragile, threatened beauty’ of Devon’s rivers
Devon Wildlife Trust has released a new film which focusses on the threats facing the South West’s beautiful rivers and streams.
Wildlife haven gets boost
Ludwell Valley Park in Exeter has just been boosted by news of funding from Viridor Credits.
Beavers in the news
It’s been a noisy week for beavers in the media, but still not a lot of clarity about what their future will be.
Wilder Future: a toad's view
It’s always intrigued me that Kenneth Grahame chose Toad as his most impulsive, charismatic and rumbustious character. An adrenaline junky, desperate to be loved and the antithesis of Ratty’s…
Azure damselfly
The azure damselfly is a pale blue, small damselfly that is commonly found around most waterbodies from May to September. Try digging a wildlife pond in your garden to attract damselflies and…
Blue-tailed damselfly
The blue-tailed damselfly does, indeed, have a blue tail. It is one of our most common species and frequents gardens - try digging a wildlife pond to attract dragonflies and damselflies.
Emerald damselfly
The metallic-green emerald damselfly can be seen from June to September around ponds, lakes, ditches and canals. Unlike other damselflies, it holds its wings half-open when perched.
Wilder Diaries: Pinhoe View Hospital
Pinhoe View Hospital in Exeter provides care across two wards for people who have enduring mental health problems. Each ward at the hospital has access to its own garden. Through Nextdoor Nature…
Mini-beasts receive major boost
Millions of mini-beasts in South Devon are set to benefit from improvements to their nature reserve homes after Devon Wildlife Trust secured a £41,000 grant from Biffa Award; a multi-million pound…
Common blue damselfly
Living up to its name, the common blue damselfly is both very common and very blue. It regularly visits gardens - try digging a wildlife-friendly pond to attract damselflies and dragonflies.