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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nButterfly and Day-Flying Moth Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Pete Hurst, the county butterfly recorder for Butterfly Conservation, led a keen bunch of Wildlife Wardens on a thoroughly enjoyable walk through the Ruggadon Middlepark nature reserve. The reserve was absolutely buzzing with butterflies and insect life on the day. We looked at all the butterflies and day-flying moths, particularly chatting about where and when we would see each species in relation to habitat and time of year. We recorded an amazing 19 species on the walk, including an abundance of Marbled Whites and Five-spot Burnet moths. Both Audrey and Pete feel that this year is probably the best one for several years, which is excellent to hear. We all felt we had gained so much from this event, so thank you very much to Pete for his time and knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Oxen Park Farm BioBlitz <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We ran a BioBlitz last weekend at Oxen Park Farm, Lower Ashton, with a group of enthusiastic wildlife wardens. The 55-acre farm has been managed by the current owner for the past 7 years with the land used for a market garden and orchard, whilst also providing learning opportunities for schools, universities and family groups. Steps have been taken to try and improve the biodiversity on the farm; benefitting wildlife alongside food production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We had a wonderful few hours looking and recording all the species we could find within several target areas. There was lots to see and we all enjoyed learning from each other during the process. We will create a species list for Oxen Park Farm enabling them to build on this in the future. Thank you to those who came along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n County Wildlife Surveys for Devon Biodiversity Records Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Small teams of DBRC<\/a> trained wildlife wardens have been out to several sites this month, using their skills to survey potential County Wildlife Sites (CWS)<\/a>. These have included an old orchard in Tedburn, a meadow in Dunsford and a woodland area in Chudleigh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n County Wildlife Sites make up nearly 30,000 hectares, approximately 4% of Devon and have been designated due to the presence of particular habitats and species such as traditionally managed species-rich lowland meadows, upland oak woodlands, lowland fens and mires. They provide a network of wildlife-rich habitats in the county and play a significant part in ensuring sites of high biodiversity value are recognised and protected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wildlife Wardens have an important role to play<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n DBRC really value the Wildlife Wardens local knowledge and connections within their parish and would love to use this to gain permission to survey new sites next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please do contact me vicky@actionclimateteignbridge.org<\/a> if you are interested in being involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates for your diary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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