Discover the latest news from the East Devon District Council Countryside team

A rare hoverfly spotted in Devon: a possible new arrival to Britain

03 Feb 2026
During a spring field trip to one of our nature reserves, Holyford Woods in East Devon, members of the Devon Fly Group made an exciting discovery: a hoverfly species never confirmed in Britain!
Hoverfly, Sphegina limbipennis

A Week in the Life of Our Work Experience Student

16 Feb 2026
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming a fantastic work experience student, Elena, to our team - and what a week it was!
A Week in the Life of Our Work Experience Student

Department Rolls Up Sleeves for Nature Recovery

18 Feb 2026
East Devon District Councils Countryside Team recently hosted a highly successful practical conservation day at Seaton Wetlands Nature Reserve.
Department Rolls Up Sleeves for Nature Recovery

Bird Ringing Breakthrough: East Devon Warbler Rediscovered in Africa

26 Feb 2026
The Axe Estuary Ringing Group's their first-ever African recovery from Seaton Wetlands
Bird Ringing Breakthrough: East Devon Warbler Rediscovered in Africa