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Bubble beach cleans and wild activities this half term
Dorset Wildlife Trust is offering plenty of opportunities for families to get out and help wildlife this half term, with a ‘bubble beach clean’ at the Fine Foundation Chesil Beach centre from 24th…
How to clean nestboxes and bird feeders
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of…
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.
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…
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…
Volunteers wanted at Kimmeridge Bay and The Chesil Beach Centre
It's New Year, why not volunteer? DWT is appealing for local people to help with its wildlife conservation work in the Isle of Purbeck area and Weymouth & Portland. New recruits are…
Beaches and strandlines
Skip the town beach and find an untamed shore to explore. Wild sand and shingle beaches are great places to see the variety of natural habitats and the amazing force of the elements that help…
Little Tern Project at Chesil Beach wins the RSPB President’s Award
The team of volunteers working on the Little Tern Project at Chesil have been recognised by the RSPB with the President’s Award for their invaluable work during the pandemic.
Rare Dorset sighting of Risso's dolphin made by local fishermen 5 miles off Chesil Beach
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has received a report of a rare Risso’s dolphin sighting off Chesil Beach on Wednesday 8th April by local whelk fisherman Ryan Casey. Risso’s dolphins are rarely seen…
Stranded seahorses found washed up on Dorset beaches
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has been made aware of an unusual amount of stranded seahorses being washed up on Dorset beaches within a couple of weeks of one another, thanks to members of the…