Undulate ray
The undulate ray has beautiful wavy patterns on its back, which helps it camouflage against the sandy seabed.
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Rare pygmy sperm whale discovered on Dorset coast
Dorset Wildlife Trust were alerted to the unfortunate dead-stranding of a very rare animal on Hive Beach in West Dorset on Friday 10 December. The pygmy sperm whale washed ashore on Thursday and…
Roman Villa re-discovered on DWT nature reserve
An ancient roman villa has been re-discovered on a Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) nature reserve in west Dorset near Frampton. The results of the dig will be shown on the Digging for Britain series…
My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
Discover Bats - ecology and detection
Join expert Nick Tomlinson to learn about our diverse and fascinating bat species, and the equipment used to detect and study them.
Discover Bats - Ecology and Detection
Join expert Nick Tomlinson to learn about our fascinating bat species and the equipment used to detect and study them.
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…
Take The Helm - a voyage of discovery
In June 2025, a team from Dorset Wildlife Trust staff joined forces with the University of Plymouth to carry out a five-day visual and acoustic survey for cetaceans along the south coast of England.
Alcathoe bat
The Alcathoe bat was 'discovered' in the UK in 2010 when it was confirmed as a separate species to the very similar whiskered and Brandt's bats. Little is known about its range and…
Beavers living on the River Stour and the formation of the Dorset Beaver Management Group
Recent evidence indicates that beavers are now living on the River Stour in Dorset. Beaver feeding signs have been discovered in several areas along the Stour and are a clear sign that beavers are…
Electro fishing on the Corfe River
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…
Dorset Dolphins
Discover all about dolphins in Dorset.