Join the National Landscape Finding Nature’s Footprints Team to explore the area around Atlantic Academy and record all of the wildlife that’s seen. Al events are FREE but please book your spot below to avoid disappointment.
BioBlitz 2025 – North Devon Coast
Friday 27th June
8:30pm – 10:30pm Nighttime Nature Exploration
Join us for an unforgettable evening adventure as we explore the Atlantic Academy grounds and the enchanting Buck’s Mills woodland after dark. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, stargazers, and curious minds alike, this event offers a rare glimpse into the nocturnal world.
Our journey begins at Atlantic Academy, where species-rich grasslands and wooded areas provide a haven for wildlife. As twilight descends, we’ll set up moth and mammal traps to uncover the secret lives of the creatures that emerge after sunset.
From there, we’ll venture into the mysterious Buck’s Mills woodland and delve into the world of bats. Using bat detectors, we’ll listen to their ultrasonic calls and discover how these fascinating animals hunt, navigate, and thrive in the night sky.
Saturday 28th June
8:30 – 9:30am – Moths and Mammals
Who’s had an all-nighter?
A morning peak at those intriguing nocturnal creatures we caught overnight, before we release them.
9:30 – 10:15am – Brilliant Birds
Taking in the tranquil sounds of birdsong whilst touring the grounds of Atlantic Academy.
10:30am The Low-down on Lower Plants
Join Dr Eirene Williams as we make our way down through Buck’s Mills temperate rainforest to discover what makes lower plants, such as ferns and mosses, so special.
Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to look around campus on a
Tour of the School Building.
11:45pm Life in the Stream
Discover the fascinating life in the stream that flows out to Bucks Mills coast, looking out for otter signs along the way.
1pm Lichens
A chance to explore the many lovely lichens that thrive in these woodlands alongside local lichen experts, Maxine Putman & John Skinner.
1pm Rainforest Invertebrates
Finding Nature’s Footprints project assistant, Jamie Owen, will be leading an invertebrate exploration in the Buck’s Mills rainforest, searching for a diverse array of bugs.
2:30pm Rock Pool Ramble
Discover the curious creatures that live amongst the rock pools on Buck’s Mills Beach.
3:30pm Woodland Plants
A chance to explore the many magical woodland plants that thrive in these woodlands with expert ecologist Mary Breeds.
5pm Finish.
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