2021 highlights of a wilder Devon life – part 2
Much of the nature I’ve enjoyed in Devon this year has been close to home. It’s been a short walk or cycle ride away. Having an electric bike has flattened the topography as far as effort uphill is concerned. One local park brought me great joy as I walked to check the Dippers on the River Lemon.
Blue Tits and blossom are such an awesome combination.
![Blue Tit in Blackthorn Blossom - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Blue-Tit-in-Blackthorn-Blossom-The-Hall-of-Einar--725x483.jpg)
The River Lemon let me in to her secrets as I found a Kingfisher’s nest as well as a Dipper’s nest:
![Kingfisher - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/River-Lemon-The-Hall-of-Einar-5-725x483.jpg)
I did manage to get further afield to see the Cuckoos at Emsworthy Mire again:
![Cuckoo - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/The-Hall-of-Einar-0694-725x363.jpg)
Emsworthy Mire is a wonderful place during Bluebell season, especially when there are Common Redstarts, even if Bluebells are actually purple and Redstarts are orange:
![Common Redstart - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Common-Redstart-The-Hall-of-Einar-7-725x408.jpg)
It’s a pleasure to see Buzzards on Dartmoor, too:
![Common Buzzard - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Common-Buzzard-The-Hall-of-Einar-5-725x483.jpg)
A summer visit to Yarner Wood meant a few hours standing behind a tree in total camouflage enjoying the company of Pied Flycatchers:
![Pied Flycatcher - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/The-Hall-of-Einar-20-725x725.jpg)
Ducklings are always a joy. Here’s a Mallard duckling. Just don’t look at its reflection or it might creep you out.
![Ducklings - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)](https://www.thehallofeinar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Ducklings-The-Hall-of-Einar--725x483.jpg)
I told you not to look.