Common bistort
Look for the delicate, pink flowers of Common bistort in wet meadows, pastures and roadside verges. It is also known as 'Pudding Dock' in North England because it was used to make a…
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Bream
The bronze-coloured bream can be seen gathering in large shoals in lowland ponds, lakes and slow-flowing rivers. It is a member of the carp family and looks similar to the dace, chub and rudd.
Roach
The silvery roach can be seen gathering in large shoals in lowland ponds, lakes and slow-flowing rivers. It is a member of the carp family and looks very similar to the dace, chub and rudd.
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
Butterflies and a brew at Chesil Beach
Join us at Chesil Beach for a butterfly walk, then head to our café for a hot drink and a piece of cake.
Common beech
An iconic tree, particularly in the south of the UK, the common beech stands tall and proud in woodlands and parks. It turns beautiful golden-brown in autumn, strewing the floor with its '…
Birdwatching at Chesil Beach
As the seasons shift into autumn and winter, Chesil becomes a haven for birdwatchers, offering the chance to see an incredible variety of species — from flocks of dark-bellied brent geese and…
My breath of fresh air
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
Black sea bream
The black sea bream really is a fascinating fish. From sex changes to nest building, this fish is full of surprises!
Autumn birds of Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon
Community Ranger, Abi Mustard, talks about some of the fascinating birds you might see on Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon this autumn.
A wild day at Chesil Beach
Last month, Dorset Wildlife Trust was joined by Alice Wood, a young wildlife photography student and enthusiast, for a week’s work experience. Alice spent the week supporting various departments…
Beech and yew wood
Soaring beech trunks and a feeling of spaciousness mean that these woods have often been likened to cathedrals. Dense shade means that little grows on the thick layer of fallen leaves underfoot,…