Tag Archives: Northam burrows

Ticks are out in force on Northam Burrows.

Posted on 04/05/2018 by Tango Alpha

Spring is here, even if the weather doesn’t seem to be on board! With the lengthening days and blossoms blooming we begin to see a blossoming of ticks. Not so beautiful! Ticks are arachnids that bite animals to take a … Continue reading →

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“Discovery desk” unveiled at Northam Burrows.

Posted on 05/09/2017 by Tango Alpha

A new exciting display has been unveiled at Northam Burrows Visitors Centre. The ‘Discovery Desk’ includes a powerful public-use microscope and collections of samples, helping visitors to take a closer look at the unique local environment. Northam Burrows Visitors Centre … Continue reading →

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Floods – policy versus practicality.

Posted on 26/01/2014 by Tango Alpha

With flooding very much in the news last month this may be a good time to review the policy of the authorities on flood protection and the effect it is having on the vulnerable Northam Burrows. There are two major … Continue reading →

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Wreck at Westward Ho!

Posted on 22/07/2011 by RoseArno

SS4329 : Wreck on Westward Ho! beach, near to Westward Ho!, Devon, Great Britain. The Geograph Britain and Ireland project aims to collect geographically representative photographs and information for every square kilometre of Great Britain and Ireland. Wreck on Westward … Continue reading →

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