Blog: Nature Reserves

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Nightjar in its nest on the ground

The valiant nightjar

As spring arrives, Dorset’s heathlands, including Upton Heath, become vital nesting grounds for some of our rarest birds, such as nightjars. Dr Lesley Haskins explains why following the Heathland…

Sandwich Tern islands on Brownsea Island by Paul Williams

News from Brownsea Island

Re-opening the hides and the reserve, welcoming groups of visitors and keeping a close eye on the island's thriving wildlife, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Poole Harbour Reserves Manager, Luke…

Brownsea © Damian Garcia

Wild discoveries on Brownsea Island

Late summer wildlife has been thriving on Brownsea Island, and if you haven’t visited yet, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Poole Harbour Reserves Manager, Luke Johns gives us a taste of what there is to…

Fontmell Down screenshot by Google

Take a virtual tour with Dorset Wildlife Trust

As we all stay at home and practice social distancing to help stop the spread of Covid-19, DWT is pleased to be able to bring some of its nature reserves to your living room through Google Virtual…

Boardwalk on Brownsea Island © Nicki Tutton

Autumn has arrived at Brownsea

Now October has arrived, the island is looking ever more autumnal. Fungi is starting to appear on rotten logs and dead trees all over the reserve; the squirrels are busy caching food for the…