My birding
A couple of years ago Nick took the plunge and bought into a bird watching holiday company, and at a stroke his hobby became his livelihood.
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Wild Brownsea
Wild Brownsea is about enabling everyone to experience Brownsea's beautiful nature and abundant wildlife.
Brownsea Island
Dorset Wildlife Trust manages 100 hectares of land on the northern side of Brownsea Island in partnership with the National Trust. The brand new Lookout wildlife observatory and two bird hides…
Wild Brownsea Project
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Brownsea Island map
Brownsea Island map
Brownsea blog
Wader numbers have peaked, work on the Countryside Stewardship scheme continues and signs of spring are appearing across the island. Poole Harbour Reserves Officer, Luke Johns gives an update on…
Living and working on Brownsea Island
Wild Brownsea Project Officer, Nicki Tutton describes what life is like living and working on Brownsea Island during an outbreak of avian flu, and how truly resilient nature can be.
Summer wildlife on Brownsea Island
Discover the wildlife that has been making Brownsea Island its home in Summer 2020.
We’re delighted to be back on Brownsea
We've been delighted to welcome visitors back to Brownsea Island. Find out what changes we have made and what the future holds...
Wild discoveries on Brownsea Island
Late summer wildlife has been thriving on Brownsea Island, and if you haven’t visited yet, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Poole Harbour Reserves Manager, Luke Johns gives us a taste of what there is to…
News from Brownsea Island
Re-opening the hides and the reserve, welcoming groups of visitors and keeping a close eye on the island's thriving wildlife, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Poole Harbour Reserves Manager, Luke…
Volunteers' Week: Brownsea Island
Monday 1 June - Sunday 7 June 2026 is Volunteers' Week, a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector, and…