Wild Isles
Celebrating the wildlife of Britain and Ireland
We are fortunate enough to have some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes on Earth, right here in Britain and Ireland.
A fantastic series, BBC Wild Isles, has brought some of our most precious wildlife and habitats to our living rooms. Co-produced by RSPB, WWF-UK and the Open University, the series features several stunning locations cared for by The Wildlife Trusts.
If you have felt inspired by Wild Isles to get out and explore nature right on your doorstep - or to find out more about some of the creatures and places featured - we've pulled together a handy guide here to help!
Species spotlight
Fascinated by Lords-and-Ladies or enamoured by the white-tailed eagle comeback - you can find out more about the species on the show right here.
Get out and explore!
Many of the species and habitats featured in Wild Isles can be found across our beautiful nature reserves. If after watching, you're itching to get out and explore, then why not plan a trip to one of the 59 nature reserves we manage in Devon?
Wild daffodils at Dunsford nature reserve. Photo, Vicki Gardner
Wild Daffodils at Dunsford
Dunsford is one of our best-loved and most beautiful nature reserves and is famous for its wild daffodils in early spring
Photo credit, Dave Chamberlain
Magical Marsland
Few people forget their first visit to Marsland nature reserve. At 212 hectares it's one of our biggest reserves. A magical, secretive mix of woodland, coastline and butterfly-filled meadows - all in a single stream valley.
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Blooming Emsworthy
In early summer Emseorthy greets visitors to a stunning sight of dazzling purple from the flowers of thousands of bluebells
©Derek Moore
Magnificent meadows
Dunsdon is perhaps Devon's finest example of Culm grassland only now found in Devon and Cornwall it is a vital haven for rare wildflowers, for threatened butterflies and other insects, for barn owls and willow tits, reptiles and small mammals.
Looking for ways to help?
Inspired by Wild Isles and keen to do your bit to help wildlife where you live? There are loads of actions you can take to attract wildlife to your garden or local greenspaces. We've shared a few ideas below, but for more visit our 'Help wildlife at home' pages.