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Otter looking at camera

Talk – “Otters – Coming to a river near you” by Stephen Powles on 15th January 2025

It is hard to do justice to Stephen’s talk in words alone, as the most captivating part was the incredible…

Brent geese in flight

Powderham to Turf Lock, 11th January 2025

A large group of over 30 people, including 2 enthusiastic young lads, met at Powderham Church on an overcast morning…

Mixed seabirds

Talk – “Bempton Cliffs and Filey Bay” by Mike Pearson, 11th December 2024

Mark began by outlining the varied habitats of the Filey Bay area of Yorkshire, which is on the east coast…

Black headed-gull at Exe Estuary.

Morning walk to Bowling Green Marsh, 9th December 2024

We started our walk with a chill in the air and grey sky, which reduced our expectations for a fruitful…

Full day visit to Broadsands and Torbay, 28th November 2024

The day was overcast, chilly and windy when 11 of us met at Broadsands. We started to look around the…

Talk – “The Galapagos: wildlife, birds and Darwin”, 20th November 2024

Our speaker is a widely travelled naturalist and an excellent photographer. This talk followed his voyage 7 years ago around…

Morning visit to Exminster Marshes, 9th November 2024

A large group of some 30 birdwatchers gathered at Exminster Marshes car park looking forward to a good morning of…

Talk – “Animals behaving badly”, 6th November 2024

Mike is a zoologist and author who has a particular interest in animal behaviour, which falls into two categories: instinctive…

Viewing platform at Hackney Marsh

Morning visit to Passage House Inn and Hackney Marsh, 24th October 2024

On Thursday 24th October, twelve members of the RSPB Exeter Group met at The Passage House Inn for a walk…

A rainy day at Emsworthy Mire.

Morning visit to Emsworthy Mire, Tuesday 8th October

Eight of us convened in the car park below Saddle Tor on a very wet and windy morning. The weather…

View of Seaton Wetlands

Morning visit to Seaton Wetlands, 22nd September 2024

Twelve rather foolhardy people assembled in the car park. It was raining and waterproof trousers wellies, boots and raincoats were…

View towards coastguard station at Prawle Point

Full day at Prawle Point, 10th September 2024

The trip to Prawle Point proved to be a windy affair with a gale force wind. We were unsure what…