If you’re visiting the Dartington estate, keep an eye out for woodcocks, which can be seen by the eagle-eyed watcher at this time of year.
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Category: Blogs
Conservation diary: First signs of autumn
During this month you will be able to see the autumn colour in the hedgerows and trees. The fruit on trees are starting to ripen, like the sweet chestnuts and the acorns.
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Mary’s blog: a swift journey to the moon and back
In this blog, Dartington veteran Mary Bartlett explores the impact of David Lack, a legendary ornithologist whose career took flight at Dartington.
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Food & Farming blog: What is agroforestry?
John tackles the topic of agroforestry – an important part of the Old Parsonage vision.
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Mary’s blog: The forgotten gardener
As the Chelsea Flower Show approaches, Mary is moved to remember Stewart Lynch, who oversaw at golden era at the Dartington gardens.
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Mary’s Blog: Remembering the Teign Valley railway
As the destroyed Dawlish railway line re-opens after the 2014 UK storms, Mary reflects on the old Teign Valley line, and how her family were involved in both.
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