Budleigh Past and Present

A heathland scene near Budleigh Salterton: Squabmoor Reservoir surrounded by slopes of gorse and heather East Devon Heath Week starts this Sunday 24 July 2011 from 11.00 am with a Family Festival Day at Woodbury Castle, the Iron Age hill fort mid-way between Budleigh Salterton and the village of Woodbury. A Dartford Warbler. This rare bird is one of the special sights of East Devon's heathland. Photo credit: Peter Beesley The Heath Week is an annual series of events that aim to celebrate the fantastic landscape of the region. Each year it takes place at the end of July, a good time to see heathland and its wildlife at its best. This legless lizard known as a slow worm is a protected species found on the commons near Budleigh. They are described as elusive, but I generally find them hiding in my compost heap. Photo credit: Devon Clinton Estates There are specific events which will concentrate on different species that make lowland heath their home. Particular f...