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-…
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Orchid spotting at Lyscombe nature reserve
Of all the wildflowers, it is orchids that seem to cause the most excitement. The combination of their unusual and beautiful flowers, along with their scarcity, means that when you spot one, it…
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Wildlife
Information on the UK's wildlife and habitats - from birds, bees and dragonflies to wildflowers and ancient trees.
Writing the Seasons: Autumn
The third of four creative writing workshops for adults, drawing inspiration from the changing seasons at Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve.
Writing the Seasons: Winter
The last of four creative writing workshops for adults, drawing inspiration from the changing seasons at Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve.
Wildlife Advice
Find out what to do if you find injured wildlife, a marine stranding or discover a wildlife crime.
Shop for wildlife
Shop for wildlife with Dorset Wildlife Trust. Your purchase will help to fund vital conservation work across Dorset.
Water for wildlife
Like us, insects, birds, amphibians and mammals all need water to survive. So, whether you have a patio or balcony, an allotment, or garden, it is important to provide water to help wildlife…
Species Survival Fund: Seasonal work across our nature reserves
As spring fast approaches, Species Survival Fund Project Assistant, Lydia Gill, reflects on the essential winter tasks carried out by Dorset Wildlife Trust to maintain the habitats within its…
Tune in as breeding season begins on Dorset Wildlife Trust’s barn owl webcam
Wildlife lovers can watch live at any time of day or night as a pair of resident barn owls nest, breed and raise their young in a nest box at Lorton Meadows nature reserve in Dorset.
Water for Wildlife
We need your help to create more space for water and wildlife in Dorset