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Devon interlude, September 2016: Grey seals on a jetty

Grey seals on a jetty

Two grey seals sunning themselves as they rested on a jetty on the River Dart. One of them seemed to be watching the passing boat with as much attention as we were watching them.

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Devon interlude, September 2016: Sparrows on the q.v.

Sparrow on the q.v.

Two of a large group of active house sparrows which haunted the garden of a coffee shop, paying attention ready to remember the spot where every crumb fell.

Sparrows on the q.v.

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Birch bolete by the pitch and putt, Bantock Park

Birch bolete by the pitch and putt, Bantock Park

Birch bolete growing under the silver birches (d’oh) on the edge of the pitch and putt in Bantock Park. It’s autumn, and the main fungi season is now well under way, but this is the only one I’ve noticed on several recent visits to Bantock Park. Eve this only lasted a day before someone noticed it and kicked it over.

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Devon interlude, September 2016: River Dart trip, landscapes

River Dart trip, landscape

Small selection of the stunning views on a boat trip on the River Dart heading downstream from Totnes to Dartmouth.

River Dart trip, landscape

Looking upstream when the deep meanders of the river open up the view is the brooding mass of Dartmoor rising beyond Totnes with its narrow streets, tall church tower and castle. On either shore the lush countryside of the South Hams, with country houses and prosperous-looking villages beyond the wildlife-rich banks of the river.

River Dart trip, landscape

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Devon interlude, September 2016: Sea holly

Sea holly

Sea holly by the seaside: another of the plants in Teignmouth’s Den.

Sea holly

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Devon interlude, September 2016: Yellow red-hot poker flower

Yellow red-hot poker flower

Yellow (rather than the more usual orange) flowered red hot poker. This one was growing in the Den, a small park by Teignmoth prom.