Harbour porpoise
Despite being a little shy, these amazing marine mammals can be spotted close to shore in shallow waters. If you do get close, keep an eye out for the loud ‘chuff’ noise they make as they come to…
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Poole Harbour oil spill
We are deeply concerned about the news of the oil spill in Poole Harbour and its potential impact on wildlife, especially at this time of year when breeding seabirds such as ospreys and terns are…
Water Pollution in Dorset's Rivers and Poole Harbour
With only 10% of Dorset’s rivers in favourable ecological condition and Poole Harbour suffering from major ecological decline, urgent action is needed to clean up our rivers.
Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Ocean Cruises return for 2019 - FULLY BOOKED
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to announce the return of the Ocean Cruises events for 2019, inviting members of the public on a boat trip around Poole Harbour to learn about Dorset’s…
Dorset Wildlife Trust cruise ship anchoring report reveals seabed damage
A report carried out by Dorset Wildlife Trust earlier this year has revealed the impact of large cruise ships mooring for long periods off the coast of Dorset due to Covid-19.
Common seal
The smaller of our two UK seal species, common seals are also known as harbour seals. Despite being called "Common", they are actually less common than grey seals!
Planning Bill breaks Labour’s nature promises, say The Wildlife Trusts and RSPB
New evidence shows nature does not block growth
New poll: Voters say Labour’s failing nature
Pull part 3 of the Bill: nature recovery pretence is ‘licence to destroy’
Climate and nature - cracking two crises at once
As the COP26 Climate Change Conference gets underway, Imogen Davenport, Director of Nature-based solutions reflects on the effects of climate change on wildlife that we are seeing here in Dorset…
Election Focus: The Climate and Ecological Crises
This is an election year, locally and nationally, which gives us all an opportunity to make our elected representatives aware of our concerns and priorities.
Brownsea Island - an insight into island life during lockdown
Brownsea remains closed to the public with response to the spread of Covid-19, but wildlife is getting on with things as normal during Spring. Luke Johns, DWT's Poole Harbour Reserves Officer…
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…