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…
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UK Fungus Day: What to look out for in Dorset
UK Fungus Day is an annual celebration of our fungal world. There are around 15,000 species of fungi found in the UK. In this blog, Conservation Officer, Mariko Whyte, talks about some of the…
The Dawn Chorus at Wild Woodbury
The first Sunday of May is known as International Dawn Chorus Day, the worldwide celebration of nature's greatest symphony. All across the world people rise early to revel in the sweet sound…
Paws for thought!
We talk to nature and dog-lovers from Dogs Trust and Natural England to find out how they enjoy wild spaces with the needs of their four-legged friends.
Woodland Recovery: Bats On The Night Shift
As Dorset Wildlife Trust's Living Landscapes Ecologist, I relish the chance to see bats up close during an evening's bat surveying.
Chief Exec's blog: Making space for nature
In the first of a new series of blogs, Dorset Wildlife Trust's Chief Executive, Brian Bleese explores the strategic role that nature reserves play as building blocks for nature recovery…
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…