It’s been a really busy summer for the Wildlife Warden group, with all sorts going on across Teignbridge – events, surveys, work parties, bioblitzes, and training sessions. One of the best things, though, is seeing wardens lending a hand not just in their own parishes, but also supporting projects in others – sharing their skills… Continue reading Summer 2025 Newsletter
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March 2025 Newsletter
Spring has finally sprung, and it’s been glorious to see the colours returning to the hedgerows and woodlands. I’m enjoying the sights and sounds of bird activity in my garden, as well as spotting the season’s first butterflies, bees and hedgehog poop! It’s always such a fab time of year in nature! Apologies for the… Continue reading March 2025 Newsletter
December 2024 Newsletter
I can hardly believe it’s already December! The festive season might be upon us, but there’s still so much amazing work happening across our Teignbridge parishes. Just a few weeks ago, several of us attended the Stars of Teignbridge award ceremony, where the Wildlife Warden Scheme was nominated in the Collaboration category. While we didn’t… Continue reading December 2024 Newsletter
October 2024 Newsletter
There has been a noticeable shift in the season over the past few weeks, with a distinct feeling of autumn in the air. While some of us may feel a touch of melancholy as we watch our summer visitors leave the skies, it’s also a great time to reflect on a busy and productive summer,… Continue reading October 2024 Newsletter
July 2024 Newsletter
What a glorious spell of weather we have had! It has certainly made all our wet days feel like a distant memory. With the arrival of warmer weather, it has been wonderful to see more insects back on the wing after a very slow start. There is also exciting news for Deer Park Farm: Audrey… Continue reading July 2024 Newsletter
May 2024 Newsletter
Wow! We have been so busy for the past few months! With a very wet, cold and slow start to spring this year we have all been dodging showers and switching between wet weather gear and sunscreen! Everything feels like it is in full swing now though – so nice to see the swallows and… Continue reading May 2024 Newsletter
March 2024 Newsletter
Spring is bursting out all around us, and we can start to look forward to some lighter evenings ahead. It is always lovely to be able to stop and catch a breath at this time of year, listening to the birdsong as it begins to crescendo over the next few months. Many of us are… Continue reading March 2024 Newsletter
November 2023 Newsletter
We had a mild start to the month but the temperature has finally dropped and following a beautiful frost for many of us on Saturday morning, today we have snow! The autumn colours and fabulous fungi have been a pleasure to find and enjoy during November. Thank you to everyone for continuing to do fantastic… Continue reading November 2023 Newsletter
September 2023 Newsletter
Welcome to the September newsletter. After a hot start to the month things have shifted and have an autumnal feel. Hedges are laden with berries and the swallows have been gathering, ready to leave south. Wildlife Wardens across Teignbridge have been continuing with their wonderful work throughout the summer. This month: Ridgetop Park Visit Is… Continue reading September 2023 Newsletter
July 2023 Newsletter
Welcome to the July Wildlife Warden newsletter. We have continued to be very busy this month with lots of great local action for wildlife. This month: Butterfly and Day-Flying Moth Training Pete Hurst, the county butterfly recorder for Butterfly Conservation, led a keen bunch of Wildlife Wardens on a thoroughly enjoyable walk through the Ruggadon… Continue reading July 2023 Newsletter