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Category: UK

Cirl Bunting

The Cirl Bunting is at the northernmost edge of its range in the UK and is found in the south-western … More

Cirl Bunting

Purple Sandpiper

This medium-sized wading bird is a winter visitor to the UK. It is mostly found in the north of the … More

Purple Sandpiper

Berry Head Lighthouse

Berry Head Lighthouse is one of the shortest in Great Britain, being only 5m tall. However, its position on the … More

Berry Head, Brixham

Berry Head Fort

By the end of the 18th Century, the threat of invasion from Napoleonic France was high and so the government … More

Berry Head Fort, Brixham

Exeter Cathedral (4)

The strange case of the Lady with two left feet. This is a sculpture on the tomb of John Atkinson … More

Exeter, Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral (3)

This unique 14th Century Minstrels Gallery has 14 Angels, 12 of whom are playing Musical instruments.

Exeter, Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral (2)

As I walk into the west door I am taken back by the glorious architecture

Exeter, Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral (1)

Construction of the Cathedral in Exeter began in 1194, but only small parts of this original building remain as a … More

Exeter, Exeter Cathedral

Naturelog: 1 March

The final day of our trip to South Devon and Keith and I went to Berry Head Nature Reserve, which … More

Berry Head, Brixham, Purple Sandpiper

Great Black-headed Gull

A visit to Exter Museum and a chance to see the only Great Black-headed Gull ever recorded in the UK. … More

Exeter, Great Black-headed Gull

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