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Guided Tour of Marsland Nature Reserve – Saturday May 16th 10-30am at Gooseham Mill
Kate Langdon, the DWT reserve warden for Marsland will guide us around the area known as hard hills to see the Fritillaries. If the weather is good and the timing right, we may see all three species (Pearl Bordered, Small Pearl Bordered and Marsh). She will tell us about the reserve and the DWT management plans on the way.
The walk around hard hills should take about 1.5 hours allowing plenty of stopping time for photos etc. We can then walk back to the cars, and walk the rest of the reserve around the public footpaths at our leisure if we want to.
Important information:
- Please wear wellies for a couple of river crossings to hard hills. The terrain is fairly flat but the ground is uneven around hard hills and we will have to cross shallow water with rocky terrain.
- The valley is notoriously bad for ticks and other biting insects so appropriate clothing should be worn and insect repellent applied.
- Wear suitable clothing for the weather and bring hats and sun cream if necessary on the day.
- Please note that there are no toilet facilities on site.
* Please email Caroline secretary@hartlandnaturesociety.org.uk if you intend to come.*
We will be setting off promptly at 10.30 am, so it will be helpful to have a list of people coming, and please also be aware that we will have to postpone the walk if the weather is severe, so please keep an eye out for emails the evening before if the weather is looking bad.
Parking – Parking is limited allowing for 5 cars at Gooseham Mill by the old office building What3Words location – ///neater.recliner.polite
What3Words link here https://what3words.com/neater.recliner.polite Or download app onto phone
Google Maps link here https://maps.app.goo.gl/UYGFaavQoH7EaHms8 Google Maps info Below 50°55’36.0″N 4°31’05.4″W
Alternatively you can park at the top of the hill and walk down if there are too many cars W3W – ///crank.shift.robot What3Words link here https://what3words.com/crank.shift.robot
Google Maps link here https://maps.app.goo.gl/duFZdad2EagvEJXWA
Google Maps Info below 50°55’20.8″N 4°31’13.1″W
| May | June |
| Saturday16th May Marsland Nature Reserve – Devon Wildlife Trust. Guided walk with Warden, Kate Langdon 10-30am at Gooseham Mill | Saturday 6th June Deptford Farm near Bursdon Farm Walk with Steven Heard Details on timings and parking to follow soon |
| Saturday 23rd May Bat (& Moth) Evening 8.30pm (20.30) at Fosfelle Country Club | |
| Saturday 30th May Volehouse Moor Nature Reserve – Devon Wildlife Trust. Guided walk with Warden, Steve Details on timings and parking to follow soon |
Video from our Boosting Local Diversity Meeting in February 26
Next Event ~ Monday 27th April @ The Anchor, Hartland
Woodland Trust Talking about Our Local Temperate Rainforest
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About Us
- The Hartland Nature Society is a small group of like-minded individuals living in the parish of Hartland in Devon
- We are interested in sharing and developing our knowledge of wildlife and the natural environment in the Hartland Peninsula
- We are keen to protect our wildlife and to develop methods to enhance and encourage more wildlife
- We have a full calendar of activities from talks to surveys and regular nature walks.
If you want to find out more, or join us, please email
HNS has a trail camera available to borrow
This can be placed in your garden to capture videos and photos of anything that moves, day or night, so you can see what passes through – foxes, badgers, hedgehogs etc..
An instruction manual and additional notes on usage will be provided.
If you are interested in borrowing it please contact Richard Hannington at birds@hartlandnaturesociety.org.uk
The importance of hedgehog monitoring
Sadly, hedgehog numbers have declined drastically over the past 20 years, and we’ve lost a third of our hedgehogs in the UK. By monitoring hedgehogs, you can contribute to their conservation, gather data for scientific research, and gain a deeper appreciation for these remarkable creatures.
Our chairperson, Clare Gurton talks to Andrew Cotton about the Hartland Nature Society and how they work with the National Landscape Team.
“When I first decided to set up the Hartland Nature Society, I thought we might perhaps get about 20 people interested to join, but at the launch meeting in January 2023, over 50 people attended, and we now have a membership of around 80 people. Such is the interest in nature in this small Parish.
We were lucky to be able to dovetail with a North Devon Coast National Landscapes project, and they have supported us over the last years. We have grown in numbers and slowly we are having an impact. This video tells the story and shows that a small group of dedicated people can make important changes for nature. I am proud of our members and of our achievements.”
More Information here ->https://hartlandnaturesociety.org.uk
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