Author: coastwisend

….wasn't quite as mucky as feared. People were wary of the softer mud after scary tales of lost wellies, so stuck to the firmer areas. The excursion was organised by Liesje, with the help of Burrows Rangers Rose and Jess,

………….not to start a Limerick, but  the latest of our annual visits to other shores.   At Jay Nicholson's invitation Heather Buttivant organised a  long weekend visit for us in April, to Hannafore (R, top) and the lovely Talland Bay (R,

Coastwise cameras were in action at Lee Bay last week  as we geared up for a summer season of surveys.  A dozen of us equipped with the cameras to be used were set the task of refreshing our skills by

…….from Northam Burrows Country Park. Rose Roberts is an old friend of Coastwise since her days across the bay in Croyde where she was ranger for Ruda Holiday Park, and is a dedicated environmentalist, writer and blogger. Before her time

…….is afforded to marine biologist and author Julie Hatcher by the drysuit she uses when diving in winter, so she adds a battery-powered vest underneath….very sensible ! Julie told Coastwise members about the differences that winter makes to looking for

…..is where Heather Buttivant likes to spend her time – mainly in the rock pools. The authoress, conservationist and blogger ( Cornish Rock Pools) lives within sight of the Looe shore, and gave Coastwise members a virtual tour of what

……with lots of new projects delivering or starting, as Andy Bell, the Biosphere Coordinator and Chief Executive of the North Devon Biosphere Foundation, told Coastwise members. Andy explained that the purpose of the 714 Biospheres round the world is to

……….in areas run by the National Trust is something that all Coastwise members do. To help us understand more of what goes on behind the scenes, Lead Beach Ranger at Croyde Holly Robertson and Assistant Ranger Fraser Goodfellow from Woolacombe