Poole Harbour oil spill
We are deeply concerned about the news of the oil spill in Poole Harbour and its potential impact on wildlife, especially at this time of year when breeding seabirds such as ospreys and terns are…
We are deeply concerned about the news of the oil spill in Poole Harbour and its potential impact on wildlife, especially at this time of year when breeding seabirds such as ospreys and terns are…
Despite being a little shy, these amazing marine mammals can be spotted close to shore in shallow waters. If you do get close, keep an eye out for the loud ‘chuff’ noise they make as they come to…
Discover the variety of waders and migrating birds visiting Chesil, the Fleet Lagoon and Portland Harbour in spring.
Wilder Communities Officer, Sue Dawson, shares an update on the Nextdoor Nature project and the work being carried out in Dorset's urban settings, including the resurrection of the Poole Town…
Despite secrecy over its operations, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has learnt that the Corallian Colter Exploratory oil rig is arriving in Dorset any day now to commence 38 days of drilling for oil…
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has objected to the plans to drill an exploratory well for oil six kilometres out to sea in Poole Bay, in a letter written to the Environmental Management Team at the…
Nextdoor Nature works alongside communities using a community organising approach but with our main goal of empowering and supporting people to care for and improve places that matter to them. The…
Despite concerns expressed by Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) and many local groups, Corallian Energy Limited were granted consent to drill the Coulter Appraisal Well in Poole Bay. The drilling was…
We want to see a Dorset rich with wildlife, with 30% of land and sea managed for nature by 2030. This means making more space for nature in our urban areas. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (…
The smaller of our two UK seal species, common seals are also known as harbour seals. Despite being called "Common", they are actually less common than grey seals!
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…