November and December are the deadliest months for New Forest animals
The deadliest months for New Forest livestock are November and December as days become shorter and the clocks go back.
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Geese and ducks run over and killed in Purbeck
It appears that the driver deliberately killed the birds and police would like to speak to anyone with dashcam footage.
Swan shot in Poole Park
The mute swan was found dead in Poole Park on Sunday 3 October and police are keen to speak to any witnesses.
Signs of hope for long-term future of salmon in Dorset’s River Frome
Following years of decline in salmon on a Dorset river, numbers of smolts leaving the Frome to go to sea in 2020 were 40% up on the 10-year average.
Did you know that orchids don’t like soggy bottoms?
Fordingbridge & District Horticultural Society has held its first meeting since 2020 and Roger Frampton gave a talk on growing orchids in the home.
Ramping up access for newts in Dorset
‘Project Newt’ will make Knoll Garden’s iconic Dragon Pond and Mill Pond more accessible for these elusive creatures.
Get to know the River Stour in Wimborne
You may think you know Wimborne but Wimborne Community Theatre’s town trail and cryptic clues will test your knowledge.
Bournemouth aviary to be rebuilt with 360º viewing experience
The squawks and chatter of almost 200 birds will soon be heard in Bournemouth with the rebuilding of Bournemouth’s popular aviary.
Explore the New Forest during an autumn walking festival
The New Forest Walking festival – backed by new sponsor Hoburne Bashley holiday park in Sway – takes place from 16 October to 7 November, incorporating the half term.
Swimmer surrounded by 50 sharks off Branksome beach
Oly Rush was training for a world record attempt when he was circled by 50 sharks off the beach at Branksome.