Tag: devon
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Tottiford Reservoir
Tottiford was the first reservoir to be constructed on Dartmoor and was completed in 1861. It was drained in 2009 and is still partly empty. Lichen growing on a blackthorn bush. In the conifer plantation above the reservoir. Fly agaric Amanita muscaria Looking north from Tottiford’s central bridge. In November 2009 a prehistoric ceremonial complex…
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Trenchford Reservoir
Trenchford is one of eight reservoirs on Dartmoor and was constructed in 1907. Looking south-east from the northern end – 07.36 BST. A view north-west from the bridge – sunlight just beginning to catch the tops of the trees. Larch trees in the plantation above the reservoir at about 08.00. A sunnier view from the…
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Dawlish Air Show
A nice young man from RAF Benson offered to take my picture beside the Merlin. Once I was actually standing there it didn’t seem such a good idea, but it came out okay – I guess they’re trained for the tough assignments.
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Haldon Forest
An evening outing to Haldon Forest, to make sound recordings of nightjars.
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Orley Common
Greater Butterfly-orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) Orley Common is half a mile west of Ipplepen on the road to Torbryan: grid reference SX 828 667. It is a fragile site of great value for its wildlife, geology and historical interest. Because it has fairly undisturbed ancient grassland and ancient woodland, it is very species-rich, with County and…
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Dragonfly
Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa) beside garden pond.
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Foxgloves
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Teignmouth Pier
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Teignmouth Harbour
More pictures from Teignmouth, 23 March 2010. Looking from New Quay across to the Fish Quay, with Shaldon Bridge and the sheds of Teignmouth Docks visible in the background. New Quay from Back Beach. The quay was constructed in 1820 by George Templer to facilitate the shipping of Dartmoor granite from Haytor. The building under…
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Alder leaves