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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Identify British butterflies
Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
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…
How you can help butterflies
When wildlife conservation student Ellen approached us asking for our help with a campaign about protecting butterflies with our everyday actions, we were inspired. She kindly wrote this blog for…
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
Fleet Explorer
Take a boat trip on the Fleet lagoon to find out about Chesil Beach, the little tern colony and all the wildlife that call it home.
Record number of rare butterflies found in Dorset
After years of declining butterfly populations, a recent survey by the Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has found a record number of a rare butterfly species on the Upton Heath nature reserve.
Portland butterflies put forward for Tesco Bags of Help scheme
Saving butterflies on Portland has been put forward for the Tesco Bags of Help scheme and could be awarded up to £2,000 of funding - depending on the customer vote. Shops taking part in the…
Wildlife
Information on the UK's wildlife and habitats - from birds, bees and dragonflies to wildflowers and ancient trees.
Hibernation – wildlife’s winter survival strategy
The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…
Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
Wildlife Advice
Find out what to do if you find injured wildlife, a marine stranding or discover a wildlife crime.