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…

Hannah Divine, Assistant Conservation Officer – Rivers and Wetlands, explores the growing threat of pollution to Dorset’s rivers and the vital role of citizen science in tackling it. Through…

At Wild Woodbury nature reserve, a major wetland restoration project is transforming drained farmland into a thriving, natural river system. This work is helping to restore Dorset’s wetlands,…

Species Survival Project Manager, Seb Elwood outlines how restoring natural water flows at Tadnoll & Winfrith nature reserve will transform drained farmland into thriving wetlands. By re-…

Mycologist Ellen Winter from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust shares her fungi tips for beginners – and some surprising fungi facts you’ll never forget!

The River Frome in Dorset, England’s most westerly major chalk stream, faces multiple pressures including pollution, climate impacts, and historic channel changes, all of which affect its…

Ahead of Labour Conference, with rumours swirling about coming deregulation, Ministers are urged to reflect on the “little joys” which are safeguarded by nature protections. Matt Browne, Head of…

Species Survival Fund (SSF) Project Assistant, Lydia Gill, tells us about some of the smaller species found at our Lyscombe nature reserve.

Blink and you’ll miss it! Despite its bright blue and metallic copper colours, the unmistakable kingfisher can be tricky to spot. However, September is actually a fantastic time for kingfisher-…

River Catchment Manager Amanda Broom explains the remarkable come back of one of our top predators, the elusive otter.