Bug Hunting at Lorton Meadows
Come and explore the fascinating world of beetles, centipedes, spiders and worms at our popular bug hunting session. Muddy knees guaranteed.
Come and explore the fascinating world of beetles, centipedes, spiders and worms at our popular bug hunting session. Muddy knees guaranteed.
Come and explore the fascinating world of beetles, centipedes, spiders and worms at our popular bug hunting session. Muddy knees guaranteed.
The children in Studland class at Bere Regis primary school enjoyed an afternoon of bug hunting in their meadow and forest school area with entomologist, author and TV presenter, Dr George…
Famed for their cunning and stealth, these orangey-red dogs with their bushy tails can be seen in towns and the countryside. They come out mostly at night but can also be seen during the day if…
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
The true fox-sedge is a rare and threatened plant in the UK. It relies on lowland floodplain meadows and damp habitats, which are rapidly disappearing. Look for reddish-brown flowers in summer.…
A streaky brown bird, the reed bunting can be found in wetlands, reedbeds and on farmland across the UK. Males sport black heads and a white 'moustache'.
Only a few pairs of snow bunting breed here, so look out for this striking black-and-white bird in winter around Scotland, the North West and the East coast of England.
Like many of our farmland birds, the corn bunting has declined in number in recent years. Spot this streaky brown, thick-billed bird singing from a wire or post - it sounds just like a set of…
Churches Together in Bridport & District in conjunction with Dorset Wildlife Trust and Sustainable Bridport are organising an elections hustings meeting at 6.30pm on Monday 17 June at Bridport…
The nursehound is a nocturnal predator, hunting smaller fish close to the seafloor.
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.