Nearby, on the ridge is a pocket #castle, a #folly, called #haldon #Belvedere or Laurence's Castle.
It has been partly repainted with Lime to allow moisture to escape. That's a big expensive job, and the Trust's funds are limited.
Interesting building.

A small video of a male Common Crossbill feeding on Haldon, nr Exeter.

#Devon #Haldon #Birds #BirdsofMastodon #birding #wildlife #nature #exeter

https://youtu.be/Bkv49CgOOWQ

Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Haldon Hills, Devon

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A male Common #Crossbill feeding (with its unseen mate) on #Haldon, #Devon this morning. They weren't calling but I noticed debris falling from the top of the tree and when I looked up, there they were.

#birds #birding #nature #wildlife

https://youtu.be/Bkv49CgOOWQ

Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra), Haldon Hills, Devon

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I’ve been experimenting with watercolour layers to paint light through trees. This one is of Haldon Forest in Devon.
#devon #haldon #southdevon #watercolour #watercolor #art #artist

A Hooded Crow (unusual visitor to Devon on #Teignmouth Quay this morning.
Common Crossbill on the Haldon Hills.

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Today up on the ridge. We went for a short walk.
#snow #Haldon #belvedere #photography #castle #Devon

The Obelisk - Haldon Hill

#devon #snow #obelisk #haldon #walking