wildlife

Take a wild walk in Cranbrook

Walk with the Countryside Ranger and see how many of these amazing aerial acrobats we can find.

No dogs.

Rough ground to be expected. Wear wellies.

Weather permitting event.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/dragonfly-spotter-day/

Bug, butterflies, birds, dragonflies and possibly even some snakes!

Wear your best safari gear and come for a ramble with our Ranger to explore this heathland site and the creatures who call it home.

Bring binoculars and a camera.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/wildlife-safari-fire-beacon-hill/

Which bugs live at the wetlands?

Find out what lives in the meadows and stream with the Countryside Rangers.

Suggested donation £2 per child.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/bug-hunt-at-seaton-wetlands/

Guided trip down the river Axe to discover the area's wildlife

Led by qualified instructors from the Axe Vale Canoe Club and accompanied by EDDC Countryside Rangers.

Riverside picnic included.

No experience necessary, must be able to swim 25m and be aged 8+.

U16's pay child price.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/canoe-safari-16th-july/

Learn about nightjars and the night sky

Help with the Rangers' nightjar survey, and learn about the night sky with the Norman Lockyer Observatory staff.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2016/nightjars-and-stars-5th-july/

A morning of birds and moths with experienced experts

Join the EDDC Rangers and a group of experienced volunteers for a morning of Bird ringing and moth identification.

Finish the morning with a tasty bacon bap.

Teas and coffees also available.

Small charge for food and drink.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/wake-up-to-wildlife-moths-birds-and-breakfast/

A guided trip down the river Axe to discover the areas wildlife

Led by qualified instructors from the Axe Vale Canoe Club and accompanied by EDDC Countryside Rangers.

Riverside picnic included.

No experience necessary, must be able to swim 25m and be aged 8+.

U16's pay child price.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/canoe-safari-16th-june/

A full-day course with an experienced ecologist and tutor

What does a stream full of worms, blood worms and water lice compared with one containing stone flies, mayflies and caddis flies tell us about their relative water qualities?

Led by experienced ecologist and tutor Adrian Bayley, this day course will give you an insight into the world of freshwater life, and how species are adapted to different aquatic systems.

By the end of the day you'll be able to make assessments of water quality based on the invertebrates you find.

http://eastdevon.gov....

See what's on the Wetlands at night

Learn how to use bat detectors, keep an eye out for hunting owls and listen for the night time sounds of the many residents of Seaton wetlands.

At the end of the walk we'll join up with the local bat group and hopefully see bats up close.

Wrap up warm and bring a torch.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/wild-night-on-the-wetlands/

Help with the Rangers' nightjar survey

Help with the Rangers' nightjar survey and learn about the night sky with the Norman Lockyer Observatory staff.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2016/nightjars-and-stars-7th-june/