Lyscombe's Invertebrates
Species Survival Fund (SSF) Project Assistant, Lydia Gill, tells us about some of the smaller species found at our Lyscombe nature reserve.
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Kingfisher-spotting in Dorset
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-…
Otters of Dorset: A Conservation Comeback
River Catchment Manager Amanda Broom explains the remarkable come back of one of our top predators, the elusive otter.
From compost heaps to garden ponds: grass snakes uncovered
Sophie Baker, Communications Officer for the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire, reveals why we should celebrate, not fear, this mysterious British reptile.
Butterflies at Lyscombe: Not getting the blues?
Butterflies are one of our most beloved insects, bringing joy to gardens and green spaces with their whimsical beauty. In our latest blog, Lyscombe Ranger Ben Atkinson talks about some of the…
Fixing our broken water system – will the outcomes from the Water Commission put things right?
Ali Morse, The Wildlife Trusts' Water Policy Manager, delves into the recent Independent Water Commission report, and what it means for our water system.
Take the helm - surveying cetaceans along the south coast
In June 2025, a team from Dorset Wildlife Trust staff joined forces with the University of Plymouth to carry out a five-day visual and acoustic survey for cetaceans along the south coast of…
UK Government amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill – a cautious welcome but more to do
The government’s recent announcement of amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill has prompted a cautious welcome from conservation groups across the country. The Bill is currently in its…
Protect our offshore Marine Protected Areas
Marine Policy and Evidence Manager, Peter Tinsley talks about Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority’s 2023 Bottom-Towed Gear byelaw coming into force.
Summer at the Wild Seas Centre
National Marine Week is back! The Wildlife Trusts’ annual celebration of all things marine runs from 26 July - 10 August, and Dorset Wildlife Trust is hosting a range of marine-themed event to…