Welcome to Mid Devon Wildlife
Aims and Objectives of Mid Devon Wildlife
"The objects of the Society shall be to encourage interest in natural history; to study natural history in its environment; to protect species of wild life and the environment; to promote the exchange of ideas and interests with other natural history societies and conservation bodies and to conduct field study expeditions to places of interest".
The Society holds indoor meetings once a month from September through to May,
and field meetings every month throughout the year.
See events page for further details.
July Outdoor
Meeting
Visit to Wildflower Meadow Puddington
MDW Members Only
July Outdoor
Meeting
Evening Visit to Aylesbeare Common for Nightjars
Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026
Time: 20.30 (that's 8.30pm!)
Venue: Aylesbeare Common
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Details: An evening visit to Aylesbeare Common to hopefully see and hear that unusual bird, the Nightjar.
The nightjar rests during the day, but awakens at dusk to catch large moths and other insects. Hopefully it will be warm with little wind for the Nightjars to perform. There is also the possibility of hearing an owl or two and seeing glow worms.
More information It will be a short and reasonable level walk but a little uneven in places, therefore suitable footwear is recommended. A torch to light your way back to the car park after the meeting is also recommended.
No dogs please. PAYG members £2.50, please bring cash.
Directions from Tiverton: From Junction 27, take the southbound M5, exit at Junction 30 and take the A3052 towards Sidmouth. After the crossroads with the B3180, look out for Joney's cross car park on the right hand side. Meet at Joney's Cross car park (SY057897) at 8:30 PM.
Facilities: No toilets or running water on site.
Leaders: Ray Jones
September Outdoor
Meeting
Visit to Fire Beacon Farm and Bat Walk
Date: Wednesday 9th September
Time: 18:30am - 21:00.
Venue: Fire Beacon Farm
Cost: Free to inclusive members. £2.50 for PAYG members and £3.50 for non members (please bring cash)
