Spring is in the air – and in the sea!
As the sea finally begins to warm after the winter, and marine wildlife gathers for mating and egg-laying, the Marine Team are busy finalising their winter maintenance and preparing to re-open The…
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Species Survival Fund: A busy spring
There’s been plenty of exciting activity on the nature reserves supported by the Species Survival Fund (SSF) this spring. Project Assistant Lydia Gill shares the latest news.
W21 Blog: What pollinators to see in Spring
W21 Blog: What pollinators to see in Spring
Early bumblebee
One of our prettiest and smallest bumble bees, the early bumblebee has a bright orange tail and lemon-yellow bands on its body. It is very common and can be found in all kinds of habitats in early…
Early purple orchid
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…
DWT receives £1,500 donation from Mapperton House spring plant sale
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to receive a generous donation of £1,500 from the proceeds of the spring plant sale which was held within the grounds of Mapperton House and Gardens this…
Early gentian
The early gentian is a rare plant that is only found in the UK. It likes sunny, lowland chalk grasslands, its purple, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in May and June.
My Early Days
I was appointed to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on 20th July 2020, as Head of Nature Recovery South, after being interviewed on two Zoom meetings, a very odd experience in these strange…
Pet owners urged to help keep wildlife and livestock safe this spring
Dorset Wildlife Trust is asking the public to keep dogs on leads to protect nature
Early grey
One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
What to look out for in your garden - early June
As the days lengthen, more and more insects are appearing but some, such as butterflies, may also be conspicuous in their absence. From flying leaves to dragons in your shrubs, here are a few…