Amelia's photos with the keyword: Budleigh Salterton

Sunday Challenge 107- Observing people This group of children were so engrossed in painting pebbles and arranging them at the edge of of the beach, that they didn't notice the photographer. The adult supervisor didn't mind me taking the photograph even when I said it might be posted on an independent photographic site. None of these painted stones will show the artwork now, but the work of these young artists will remain in my gallery. The PiP, taken recently, shows a dachshund puppy, that's had enough of walking, refusing to budge, much to the dismay of the owner, and the amusement of the onlookers.

A cold, dull and very windy day at Budleigh, but a very enjoyable walk to and from there from Otterton. The salt marsh programme along the River Otter is now complete, with new bridges, bird hides and circular walks. We must visit between October and March to see best of the wildlife. That day we only saw some swans, an egret, a few geese, and an oyster catcher. The PiP was taken about the same time of year in 2023. What a difference in the weather. www.lowerotterrestorationproject.co.uk/estuarytoday.html

Common names include Sea Fig, Western Iceplant, Coastal Iceplant, Baby Sun-Rose, Angled Pigface, I can't understand the 'Pigface' name. Carpobrotus edulis is a southern African plant. Introduced to Europe, the plant can be found entirely naturalised in some coastal habitats, particularly sea cliffs and sand-dunes in the south west of the UK. The plant tends be quite invasive, spreading and forming continuous mats over large areas. It does look stunning, but there may some problems with it. First of all it is not indigenous, and is colonising this area to the detriment of other natives such as thrift. Also it is a succulent and holds on to water, becoming heavy in wet weather. Whole mats of it can become dislocated from the cliffs causing rock falls. I'm not sure what the policy is in Budleigh. Maybe in certain areas the plants should be eradicated to allow indigenous species to thrive in order to prevent more coastal erosion.

Common names include Sea Fig, Western Iceplant, Coastal Iceplant, Baby Sun-Rose, Angled Pigface, I can't understand the 'Pigface' name. Carpobrotus edulis is a southern African plant. Introduced to Europe, the plant can be found entirely naturalised in some coastal habitats, particularly sea cliffs and sand-dunes in the south west of the UK. The plant tends be quite invasive, spreading and forming continuous mats over large areas. It does look stunning, but there may some problems with it. First of all it is not indigenous, and is colonising this area to the detriment of other natives such as thrift. Also it is a succulent and holds on to water, becoming heavy in wet weather. Whole mats of it can become dislocated from the cliffs causing rock falls.

A relatively quiet Devon town with a pebbly beach, and a lovely walk along the esplanade. This view is taken at the east end of the town overlooking the River Otter and the salt marshes beyond. A bird watcher's paradise at certain times of the year. The bench faces south towards the sea.