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Devon Wildlife Trust Our vision is for a Devon that is rich in all wildlife, where people enjoy and care about the natural world and take steps to safeguard it for the future.

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We love to hear from Devon Wildlife Trust members and supporters, to see your photos and hear your ideas and suggestions. All we ask is that users are respectful of others and keep their posts polite, civil and suitable for all ages. We do not tolerate any content that is offensive or abusive including material that is obscene, violent, aggressive, argumentative, harassing, defamatory, unlawful, insulting, indecent or otherwise objectionable. This includes any language that can be construed as offensive, sexist, racist or homophobic. Please note that we retain the right to hide or remove any comments that we consider inappropriate. This extends to spamming and any material judged to be off-topic in subject-specific areas. We retain the right to block individuals who repeatedly ignore this policy and post inappropriate content on our page. In these cases warnings will be give beforehand.

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In general, we don’t moderate posts on our page or groups – except when offensive language is used or libellous allegations are made. We have a duty to protect our staff and volunteers, so while deleting comments is a last resort and very unusual, our position is that any post containing libellous accusations should be removed. If an individual continues to post content contrary to our House Rules (see above) then we’ll be forced to block that person from the page, but we would prefer not to do this and warnings will be given beforehand.

Ever spotted a mystical fairy ring? πŸ„βœ¨This partial ring of hedgehog mushrooms is a magical sight on the woodland floor, ...
15/10/2026

Ever spotted a mystical fairy ring? πŸ„βœ¨

This partial ring of hedgehog mushrooms is a magical sight on the woodland floor, with a few milkcap mushrooms popping up nearby! πŸ¦”

Want to discover more of Devon’s wonderful wildlife?

Sign up to our newsletter and uncover nature’s hidden wonders πŸ‘‰οΈ https://buff.ly/eX14jW1

πŸ“Έ Chris, DBRC

πŸ¦” How do hedgehogs get up steps? πŸͺœOur wonderful volunteer Alan added some wood to help hedgehogs navigate the steps in h...
15/10/2026

πŸ¦” How do hedgehogs get up steps? πŸͺœ

Our wonderful volunteer Alan added some wood to help hedgehogs navigate the steps in his garden and captured this adorable photo of one putting it to good use! πŸ₯Ή

You can help too! Create a hedgehog highway by working with your neighbours to add mini steps and small gaps in fences, helping hedgehogs travel between gardens as they search for food and nesting sites.

Find out how to help hedgehogs this autumn πŸ‘‰οΈ https://buff.ly/14HKuOT

How is your garden hedgehog-friendly? πŸ’š

πŸ“Έ Alan Shuttleworth

The winners of our Travelling Pine Marten cuddly toy! πŸŽ‰Elena and Ruaridh spent their summer holiday exploring Exmoor, wh...
14/10/2026

The winners of our Travelling Pine Marten cuddly toy! πŸŽ‰

Elena and Ruaridh spent their summer holiday exploring Exmoor, where they discovered our Travelling Pine Martens at Horner Tea Gardens!

Both children loved learning about the recent reintroduction of pine martens to Exmoor and spent the rest of their walk keeping their eyes peeled for these elusive woodland creatures (sadly they didn't spot any). 🌳

Once home, they downloaded our Pine Marten Picnic Pack to discover even more about the project. They especially enjoyed making the finger puppets and becoming little pine marten experts, learning how to spot them in pictures! 🐾

Why not join in the fun? Download your own Pine Marten Picnic Pack here πŸ‘‰οΈ https://buff.ly/6n4iRiu

Thank you to everyone who hosted a Travelling Pine Marten and got involved with the Two Moors Pine Marten Project. This project is restoring healthy pine marten populations to the South West of England, with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and thanks to players.

Exmoor National Park | National Trust South West | Somerset Wildlife Trust

14/10/2026

A great opportunity for your little explorer to capture the magic of our temperate rainforests πŸ“Έ

The Wildlife Trusts have teamed up with Aviva and Hamza Yassin Photography, inviting primary school children to take part in the Rainforest Explorers Photography Competition!

Large areas of Devon were once covered by temperate rainforests full of incredible wildlife and hidden wonders.

Our Dart Valley nature reserve is a stunning example and at Bowden Pillars 17,000 native trees have been planted to create a new temperate rainforest!

Get your kids outside and photographing our wonderful temperate rainforests and wildlife, submit by 3rd November, good luck πŸ’š

Become a Rainforest Explorer and learn more πŸ‘‰ https://www.aviva.com/rainforest-explorers/

If you go down to the woods today and come across a nibbled nut.. you might be wondering who left it there! πŸ” This is th...
13/10/2026

If you go down to the woods today and come across a nibbled nut.. you might be wondering who left it there! πŸ”

This is the perfect time of year to head out on a nut hunt adventure. Use this handy guide to identify whether the nuts you find had been enjoyed by a dormouse, a wood mouse, a bank vole, a squirrel, or even a bird. 🐁🐦🐿️

Download your guide πŸ‘‡
https://buff.ly/JOxmi61

'If looks could kill!' πŸ¦… That's what Malcolm has titled this photo he took of a Sparrowhawk in his garden in Exeter!The ...
12/10/2026

'If looks could kill!' πŸ¦…

That's what Malcolm has titled this photo he took of a Sparrowhawk in his garden in Exeter!

The unexpected visitor flew in and paused briefly, giving him just enough time to capture its intense stare.

By creating a wildlife-friendly garden that supports nature throughout the changing seasons, they’re helping everything from birds and pollinators to thrive.

Find out more about wildlife gardening (and keep an eye out for the nature that follows!) πŸ‘‡
https://buff.ly/fEwW5Df

πŸ“·: DWT supporter Malcolm Fleming

Oh to be a tiny snail on a tiny mushroom...πŸ“Έ Kevin Keatley, DWT Volunteer
12/10/2026

Oh to be a tiny snail on a tiny mushroom...

πŸ“Έ Kevin Keatley, DWT Volunteer

πŸ’œ A teeny-tiny, beautiful sea slug!The violet sea slug (Edmundsella pedata) is a stunning nudibranch with striking viole...
12/10/2026

πŸ’œ A teeny-tiny, beautiful sea slug!

The violet sea slug (Edmundsella pedata) is a stunning nudibranch with striking violet and pinky-purple colouring, topped with delicate white tips on the projections running along its back.

This fabulous little sea slug can be easily missed thanks to its tiny size. Adults are typically only around 20mm long!

Their eggs are laid as a thin, white thread, they can sometimes be easier to spot than the sea slug itself. πŸ₯šπŸŒŠ

πŸ“Έ Jake TB, found by volunteers at Wembury Marine Centre on a rockpool ramble.

Did you ever spot a red squirrel in Devon? 🐿️  These iconic but endangered mammals were once found in the wild but went ...
11/10/2026

Did you ever spot a red squirrel in Devon? 🐿️

These iconic but endangered mammals were once found in the wild but went extinct in Devon around 50 years ago.

While most of the remaining population is now in the north of the country, our nearest red squirrels are in neighbouring Dorset - where red squirrels live on three islands in Poole Harbour.

Around 200 red squirrels are estimated to be thriving on Brownsea island, and various conservation projects around the UK are seeking to restore their populations in the wild. Hopefully one day they may be spotted in Devon again 🧑

πŸ“·: Margaret Holland

Nature can help us pause, breathe, and find perspective. This  , take some time to venture outside - whether to your gar...
10/10/2026

Nature can help us pause, breathe, and find perspective.

This , take some time to venture outside - whether to your garden, a local park, or even one of our nature reserves - to notice the wildlife around you and see how you feel. πŸ’š

Explore our nature reserves πŸ‘‡
https://buff.ly/2NITV5g

πŸ“·: Jon Hawkins

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