By Michael O'Shea, Life on the Edge Conservation Trainee I've always been fascinated by the natural world. As a wild child, spending time outdoors gave me somewhere to channel my curiosity while grounding what was, at times, a rather chaotic energy. Looking back, I realise those...
South Devon National Landscape has been recognised with a prestigious national Bees’ Needs Award in the Communities category for its groundbreaking Life on the Edge project, celebrating its support of pollinators and creation of thriving habitats across South Devon. The award forms part of Defra’s annual...
Life on the Edge (LotE) is a product of partnership, it is delivered as a partnership and relies on partnership for its legacy. South Devon National Landscape came together in 2023 with Buglife, National Trust and Doorstep Arts to create the proposal for what has...
Life on the Edge has partnered with the National Trust at Wembury Beach to raise awareness of the impact of water quality on biodiversity as part of their Wembury Stream Resilience Project. An arts trail of 8 large dragonfly sculptures created from marine-ply by a...
As the first warm breezes of spring unfurl across South Devon’s hedgerows and , an extraordinary cast of invertebrates awake from their winter slumber. Among these, some aerial acrobats take to the skies, the bee-flies. These enchanting insects, clad in soft fuzz and armed with...
Oil beetles are distinctive invertebrates with an unusual life history. Termed ‘blister beetles’ in other parts of the world, they are named for the oil-like substance they secrete from their joints when threatened, which puts off any potential predators. These charismatic beetles can be up to...
Our three 2025 Apprentices have written a few words about their experiences on the apprenticeship programme. We are delighted to share it with you. If you are looking to get involved with Life on The Edge or apply for our advertised roles, these blogs are...
It has been a busy year for the LotE team, the gorgeous summer we enjoyed meant that we had lots of opportunities to get people out and about exploring the beautiful South Devon coast! Over 5400 people have been involved with the project this year. We have been...
Jump to: Distribution in the UK and on the Continent Preferred Habitat Spotting a Moon Spider Current Threats How to Help: Life on the Edge Distribution The Moon Spider, Callilepsis nocturna, is only known to populate three locations in the UK: Pembrokeshire, the Isle of Wight, and...
Flies get a bad rap. Their unwanted presence on your plate of food or habit of lodging themselves at the back of your throat mid-conversation gets them swatted away or squashed without a second thought. However, flies do many essential jobs for our ecosystems. Not...
