December moth
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.
Large or small, your garden or green space can make a real difference to local wildlife and the way you choose to care for your garden matters. Collectively, wildlife-friendly green spaces act as…
The island may have closed to visitors for the winter but it's been a busy time for the Brownsea team and the volunteers with the Countryside Stewardship work taking place to restore the…
On their boards, Tom and Finn get to rub shoulders with mackerel, eels, crabs, bass, whiting and more. Very soon, they hope to add dolphins to that list too.
An important part of monitoring and improving the health of a river is monitoring the fish population and a recent survey of the Corfe River discovered five different species, some of which are…
A traditional hay meadow with an abundance of wildflower species.
The pretty-in-purple amethyst deceiver can be seen growing in the leaf litter of our woodlands during late summer and autumn. Although edible, it looks similar to the poisonous Lilac fibrecap.
A coastal reserve, attracting a wide range of migrant bird species
In mild years, the spring-flowering primrose can appear as early as December. Look out for its pretty, creamy-yellow flowers in woodlands and grasslands.
Mary Civil tells us about her experience volunteering with Dorset Wildlife Trust in west Dorset. We're saying thank you to Mary and all our volunteers this Volunteers' Week 2021.
West Dorset volunteer Kevin Rogers reflects on volunteering for Dorset Wildlife Trust and what it means to him. This week (1-7 June) is Volunteers' Week and we're saying thank you to…
Early Autumn has arrived with crisp, sunny mornings, cooler temperatures and no doubt a blustery, rainy day or two. In the garden this month, the focus is on making the most of remaining…