Brownsea lagoon wildlife webcams

This is a live and unedited stream, so occasionally you might see disturbing images of the natural world. Our policy is to allow nature to play out without disruption or interference. If there are any technical camera issues, we will work as quickly as possible to get them fixed. If you have a problem viewing the stream, please try refreshing your screen. Our thanks to Birds of Poole Harbour for the camera installations. 

Dorset Wildlife Trust manages 100 hectares of land on the northern side of Brownsea Island, which is an internationally important nature reserve featuring rare wildlife including several species of wading birds. Located in the heart of Poole Harbour, the reserve is managed in partnership with the National Trust and forms part of the Purbeck National Nature Reserve and also a legacy of the Great Heath Living Landscape.

Brownsea Island is one of the few places left in the UK where you can catch a glimpse of a red squirrel, with an estimated 250 of these iconic creatures living on the island. The lagoon plays a vital role in providing a safe haven for overwintering birds including avocets, black-tailed godwits and large numbers of wildfowl. In winter it’s also possible see huge groups of spoonbills. These tall white birds can be seen swishing their spoon-shaped bills through the water as they feed. 

In the summer, the lagoon bird hides are a great place to watch common terns, sandwich terns and gulls. The reedbeds and alder carr are home to water voles, sika deer, kingfishers and water rails.

Learn more about Brownsea Island.