Spring Birds of Chesil, The Fleet and Portland Harbour
Discover the variety of waders and migrating birds visiting Chesil, the Fleet Lagoon and Portland Harbour in spring.
Discover the variety of waders and migrating birds visiting Chesil, the Fleet Lagoon and Portland Harbour in spring.
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…
Dorset Wildlife Trust is asking the public to keep dogs on leads to protect nature
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
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.
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
Brownsea remains closed to the public with response to the spread of Covid-19, but wildlife is getting on with things as normal during Spring. Luke Johns, DWT's Poole Harbour Reserves Officer…
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
Lilac is an introduced species in the UK that can sometimes be found in hedgerows and along woodland edges. Flower spikes appear in spring, beautifully scented and packed with small, lilac-pink…