Wildlife wardens helping patrol seasonal sanctuary for birds
Restrictions are now in force on the River Exe until the end of December
Wildlife Wardens are now on patrol on Devon's Exe Estuary to help promote the Exmouth Wildlife Refuge from mid-September until December.
They will also be reminding water users about the Dawlish Warren Wildlife Refuge, which is operational all year-round.
A spokesperson for East Devon District Council said: "Many birds arrive after flying thousands of miles from places like the Arctic, using up huge amounts of energy. They need calm, undisturbed feeding grounds to refuel.
"The Exe Estuary is designated under UK and international law (SPA, SSSI, Ramsar site) for its rich intertidal mudflats, saltmarsh, and diverse birdlife."