Green Lanes and Green Fields

A Green Lane is a hedged path between fields. This Green Lane is managed by the North Devon National Trust. Worthygate Woods beyond are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the area forms part of the North Devon Coast AONB. This is a totally unspoilt stretch of the Hartland Heritage Coast between Bucks Mills and Peppercombe. Little changes here which is good for the birds, wildlife, wild flowers, insects and butterflies. Tap here for the North Devon Focus photos taken on one day in May about ten years ago. There is a circular walk from the car park at Bucks Mills just off the A39 at Bucks Cross. You can walk through ancient woodland on this stretch of the Southwest Coast Path then leave the path to explore a Green Lane banked by traditional Devon hedgerows with glimpses of stunning views across green fields over Bideford Bay.

Photo Pat Adams
Posted by North Devon Coast & Country Chronicle on Friday, May 29, 2015

Wildlife charity teams up with filmmakers for new course

Wildlife charity teams up with filmmakers for new course Devon Wildlife Trust is offering a unique opportunity to work alongside professional wildlife cameraman, Tim Shepherd. The course in wildlife film making is set to take place at the Trust's beautiful Marsland nature reserve in north Devon. The one day course is aimed at beginners in wildlife filming and those who have their own video cameras and want to improve their techniques. The day will be spent in the scenic meadows of Marsland working in small groups. The groups will encounter Britain's largest butterfly, the silver washed fritillary; moths drawn from the surrounding oak woodland and a rich diversity of other wildlife which inhabits the reserve. The day will be led by cameraman Tim Shepherd, a wildlife filmmaker best known for his work on BBC's Life and Frozen Planet programmes. Tim said: "I hope I can inspire other naturalists to have a go at filmmaking. It's a great way to tell a story or get a message across. Modern digital technology and the internet allow anyone to make and show high quality films. Even just a one-day course like this can get you going in the right direction.' Gary Pilkington, DWT's Senior Nature Reserves Officer who looks after Marsland said: "I can't think of a better place than Marsland nature reserve for budding wildlife film makers to make a start and with expert guidance from Tim it should be a brilliant experience." The course will be held on Saturday 14 July from 10am until 5pm with lunch provided. The day's course will cost £99 per person. Filmmakers are encouraged to bring their own camera and a tripod although a limited amount of equipment is available for use, including a variety of lenses suitable for DSLR cameras. The course is organised by Bristol Wildlife Filmmakers for Devon Wildlife Trust. For more information contact: http://www.bristolwildfilm.co.uk or call Devon Wildlife Trust on 01392 279244.

Wildlife filming with Tim Shepherd - copyright DWT