Spring is in the air – and in the sea!
As the sea finally begins to warm after the winter, and marine wildlife gathers for mating and egg-laying, the Marine Team are busy finalising their winter maintenance and preparing to re-open The…
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Species Survival Fund: A busy spring
There’s been plenty of exciting activity on the nature reserves supported by the Species Survival Fund (SSF) this spring. Project Assistant Lydia Gill shares the latest news.
W21 Blog: What pollinators to see in Spring
W21 Blog: What pollinators to see in Spring
DWT receives £1,500 donation from Mapperton House spring plant sale
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…
Pet owners urged to help keep wildlife and livestock safe this spring
Dorset Wildlife Trust is asking the public to keep dogs on leads to protect nature
Spiny lobster
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.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Spiny spider crab
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
Ring ouzel
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.
Spiny squat lobster
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
Brownsea Island - an insight into island life during lockdown
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…
Bring back Dorset's lost wildlife
Immense pressure from decades of pollution and habitat loss has driven wildlife into catastrophic decline.