My calling
Living in the rocky uplands of mid Wales, Emma regularly walks her farm checking not only on the livestock but seeing the seasonal changes in the wildlife and landscape too. The upland habitats of…
Search
Search
Dormice monitoring at Fontmell Down.
Dorset Wildlife Trust volunteer, Rachel Harris, recounts her experience surveying dormice over the years at Fontmell Down.
Fontmell Down
A rare chance to see stunning displays of chalk downland flowers and butterflies with stunning views over the Blackmore Vale.
Greenhill Down
A reserve with a mix of different habitats, attracting a wide variety insects and birds
Sovell Down
An oasis of chalk grassland, bordering on an ancient routeway
Stonehill Down
High on the chalk ridge in the Isle of Purbeck, this chalk downland reserve has far-reaching views across to Poole Harbour.
Dorset Wildlife Trust calls for a unified stand on our natural environment
We at Dorset Wildlife Trust, the largest nature conservation charity in the county, urge local political leaders to reinforce their dedication to the natural environment and sustainable growth.…
Curled dock
Curled dock is often considered a 'weed'. It can be found near water or on disturbed ground almost anywhere. It is similar to Broad-leaved dock, with which it can hybridise.
Lily-of-the-valley
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.
Red-tailed bumblebee
Living up to its name, the red-tailed bumblebee is black with a big, red 'tail'.
White-clawed crayfish
The White-clawed crayfish is a freshwater, bronze-coloured crustacean with pale undersides to its claws - hence the name. It is under threat from an invasive and introduced species of crayfish.…
Blue-tailed damselfly
The blue-tailed damselfly does, indeed, have a blue tail. It is one of our most common species and frequents gardens - try digging a wildlife pond to attract dragonflies and damselflies.