Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay!
We want to shine a spotlight on one of North Devon’s iconic birds—the curlew, one of the UK’s largest wading birds, now listed on the Birds of Conservation Concern ‘Red List’.
This beautiful bird, with its long curved bill and haunting call, is the UK’s largest wading bird—but it’s now on the Birds of Conservation Concern Red List.
Curlews have declined dramatically, with around half of the UK’s breeding population lost since the mid-1990s.
Here in North Devon, they depend on healthy wetlands, farmland and moorland to raise their young—but habitat loss, changing land use and increased predation mean fewer chicks survive each year.
What you can do to support Curlews
• Support farmers and land managers working to protect nature
• Respect ground-nesting birds – keep dogs under close control during breeding season
• Support local conservation projects and organisations
• Help protect and restore wetlands and wild spaces
Head over to the RSPB's website for more information and Curlew facts >
.uk/birds-and-wildlife/curlew
#EndangeredSpeciesDay #NorthDevon #Curlew #NatureRecovery #protectedlandscape
Photo Credit: Martin Batt
🌿Join the @northdevonnt Devon to help bring water voles back to North Devon! 🐾
Join a free online training event with the National Trust and Citizen Zoo, where you can learn how to survey habitats and get involved in an ambitious water vole reintroduction project in the Combesgate catchment.
Water voles are the UK’s fastest declining mammal, and this project is a brilliant opportunity to help restore them to landscapes where they’ve been lost.
📅 Date: 18 May 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:30pm
💻 Location: Online (free to attend)
Whether you’re a local resident, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about conservation, this is a great way to get involved and make a difference.
👉 Find out more and book your place (copy and paste) https://bit.ly/WaterVoleSurveyTraining
The Water voles themselves have been purchased through our Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme which is helping farmers and land managers play a vital role in nature recovery across North Devon.
👉.uk/farming-protected-landscapes
#NorthDevon #WaterVoles #NatureRecovery #FarmingInProtectedLandscapes #fipl #NationalTrust #CitizenScience
🐬Synchronised Marine Mammal Watch🐬
The sun shone on Sunday for the Braunton Countryside Centre first synchronised marine mammal watch of 2026!
Volunteers took to the coast all over North Devon to survey for porpoises, dolphins and more.
We joined a group of volunteers at Gallantry Bower. No marine mammals this time but plenty of birds spotted.
The next synchronised event is on the 21st June. Email [email protected] for information on how to get involved.
#marinemammals #wildlife #northdevonwildlife #citizenscience
Its #NaturallyHealthyMay and what better way to celebrate than by getting outside and exploring this weekend 🌿
Naturally Healthy May is all about celebrating the power of nature to boost our wellbeing, and we can think of no better place to do that than along our North Devon coastline.
Have you ever visited Mouthmill Beach, tucked away between Clovelly and Hartland? This North Devon Coast National Landscape Top 10 is a quiet, rocky beach that offers a dramatic and secluded experience, with hidden gems such as the striking Blackchurch Rock.
Fresh sea air, wide horizons and some amazing geology make it the perfect spot to slow down, recharge and reconnect with nature. Just remember to check the tides, take care on the rocks, and leave nothing behind but footprints.
Accessible via the SW Coast path or from the Brownsham National Trust carpark > What3words ///butlers.person.when
Head to our website for more information about the special geology of the area > .uk/explore/point/mouthmill-and-blackchurch-rock
#naturallyheatlhy #getoutside #northdevongeology #ScenicViews
It’s officially the month of No Mow May! 🌼
For anyone with a greenspace, No Mow May is one of the easiest ways to help your local ecosystem and environment. By letting the plants in your lawn grow over the month of May, you’re giving wildflowers the chance to bloom and providing vital food for bees, butterflies and other pollinators at a time when they need it most. 🐝🦋
No lawn is too small to make a difference – even a tiny patch can help nature thrive. Plus, mowing less saves time, cuts carbon emissions and helps reconnect us with the wildlife right outside our door.
Put your mower to rest, and let it grow this May! 🌱
Find out more and get involved: .uk/campaigns/nomowmay/
#NoMowMay #LetItGrow #NoMowMovement #HelpingNature
Today is International Dawn Chorus Day! 🐦
As the mornings get earlier and lighter the native birds of our gardens, woodland and green spaces welcome in the day with their beautiful birdsong. At this time of year many birds have started, or are gearing up for breeding season and will be singing their hearts out defending territory, attracting mates, and celebrating spring in full swing.
Why not set your alarm slightly earlier one day this week and take a moment with a morning cuppa to appreciate your local birdsong.
Check out RSPB's helpful tips and more facts about the Dawn Chorus here > .uk/whats-happening/news/the-dawn-chorus-all-you-need-to-know-about-natures-big-show
Can you identify any of the birds in our Dawn Chorus video clip? *SOUND ON!*
When listen to birdsong you can use the Merlin Bird ID app to help you identify the individuals and their calls.
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You may be surprised just how rewarding getting out of best earlier can be!
#DawnChorus #Birdsong #NatureSounds #SpringMagic #northdevonnature
Happy Friday! 🙌🏼
Its almost the weekend, and that means it time to get out and explore. Have you ever been to the tiny village and beach of Bucks Mills?
A brilliant family rock‑pooling spot, featuring a secret little beach that only appears at low tide – one of the North Devon Coast National Landscape’s Top 10 lesser known places!
Tide times from this week are low midday and high early morning and evening. Always check the tide times before you go > /United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Bucks-Mills/
If you aren't able to get the beach at low tide there is also a stunning woodland walk that joins the SW coast path nestled in the valley, with special species and a calm secluded feel.
Free car parking at the top of the village > What3words: ///bikes.comet.toothpick
Happy exploring!
Photo Credit 1 & 3: Neville Stanikk
#getoutside #protectedlandscape #northdevonnature #exploremore
NEW FOR 2026
🚍National Landscape Transport Fund🚍
The North Devon Coast National Landscape Transport Fund is open to schools, community and voluntary groups to help with accessing the Coast.
✅The visit is within the National Landscape
✅ The visit benefits people or the landscape through education, health & wellbeing or conservation activities.
👉 Find out more .uk/our-work/grants
or email [email protected]
#NorthDevonCoast #NationalLandscape #SustainableTransport #PeopleAndPlace #ClimateAction #AccessForAll
🌿 North Devon Coast National Landscape Community Fund 🌊
NOW OPEN FOR 2026!
Have you got a project that helps care for our coast, celebrates local heritage, or brings communities together? Our Community Fund is here to support local groups and organisations making a real difference across the North Devon Coast National Landscape.
From nature conservation and access improvements to community events and creative projects, we’re proud to invest in ideas that protect this special place and help people connect with it.
Find out more and apply 👉 .uk/our-work/grants
#NorthDevonCoast #NationalLandscape #CommunityFund #LocalAction #PeopleAndPlace #LoveYourLandscape
We all know how good getting outside is for our wellbeing, but did you know that exploring a new place can actually boost dopamine levels, improve creativity and even improve memory.
We are drawing your attention to a North Devon Coast National Landscape Top 10 this week, and invite you to get out exploring at Lee Bay, a beautiful and secluded bay nestled between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe.
It's a great beach for swimming and rockpooling at low tide. There's also a stunning circular walk through the woods and along coast path in spring.
What3words > ///defaults.surprise.repay
We’d love to see your outdoor adventures – tag us in your Lee Bay photos and help us celebrate our incredible coast 📸
#NorthDevonCoast #LeeBay #GetOutside #ExploreMore
🌊Are you Passionate about the North Devon Coast?🌊
We are recruiting new members and a Chair to join our Partnership
⭐New Vacancies⭐
- Community Representatives
- Partnership Chair
You would be joining local people, organisations and representatives of statutory agencies, on the Partnership in an advisory role, to ensure that the natural beauty of the North Devon Coast National Landscape is conserved and enhanced for future generations.
The Partnership is seeking people who are passionate about the North Devon Coast, its communities, accessibility, environment and who want to ensure the North Devon Coast remains a special place.
People from our local communities are important in advising the Partnership on community issues and priorities and we currently have vacancies for Community Members
Please email [email protected] to express your interest or to arrange an informal chat with the National Landscape Manager, Joe Newberry.
For more information about how to apply please visit .uk/news/are-you-passionate-about-the-north-devon-coast
@northdevoncouncil@torridgedc@northam.burrows@brauntoncountrysidecentre@earthactionnorthdevon@northdevonbiosphere@northdevonnt
We love you to join us on a walk around the farm see our #rewilding progress and learn how with the help of grants and talented landscapers we made the changes. Start at 9.30 am. Coffee and lunch
#Wildlife #Grants #NorthDevon #Ponds
