First School pupils discover Poole Harbour wildlife
Parley First School’s head said it was wonderful to see children so engaged and excited by the natural world.
Read more
Category: Nature & Wildlife
You are here:
Archives
Categories
LATEST NEWS
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole raptors have got their talons out in autumn
White-tailed eagles, Ospreys, Hobbys, Peregrines and Marsh Harriers can be spotted in locations across the conurbation.
Bumper year for Osprey chicks in Poole
The Birds of Poole Harbour project has not only seen a record number of chicks, hundreds of people have enjoyed the Osprey tours.
Studland’s seahorses star in new marine conservation website
Elaborate seahorse courtship and pregnancies in Studland Bay feature with other wildlife stories on the new Studland Bay Marine Partnership website.
New Forest National Park Authority calls for green careers
A report has found that many young people remain unaware of the range of green opportunities that are available.
First confirmed breeding Bittern in Dorset since 1883
The RSPB is celebrating the first confirmed breeding Bittern at RSPB Lodmoor – and the first breeding record for Dorset since 1883.
Butterfly count across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
People have until 9 August to take part in a butterfly count, and BCP Council is urging people to take part.
Future of Dorset’s rights of way under consultation
Cllr Nick Ireland said the feedback will help Dorset Council to build on the strengths of Dorset’s extensive rights of way network.
Welcome back, swifts!
Schoolchildren from Witchampton First School’s eco team gave a presentation to pupils at St John’s First School in June all about the common swift, as the birds have recently returned to nest in Wimborne Minster, having completed a 6,000-mile journey from Africa to breed in the UK.
Peacock struts its stuff as nation’s favourite butterfly
The nation has spoken and crowned the Peacock Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark poll held by wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation.