Category: Dorset Wildlife & Animals

Graveyards: an excuse for weeds or a space that nature needs?

Rachael Rowe investigates how Dorset’s living legacy of churchyards blend history, wildlife conservation and community care There was a time when most people were buried...

It’s purr-fect inside Dorset Cattery

When Kirsty Sturmey goes to work each morning, she walks across the yard into a space filled with purrs, whiskers and the unmistakable comfort...

Have yourself a sustainable Christmas

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year … but it can also be the most wasteful.As the festive season approaches, it’s worth thinking...

Our ancient neighbours

Wildlife writer Jane Adams explores the fascinating history and potentially fragile future of Dorset’s ancient yew trees Yews are a common sight in Dorset, but...

Fantastic fungi in Dorset

Dorset Wildlife Trust’s conservation officer Mariko Whyte takes a closer look at just a few of the fungi you can find on a walk...

A firework of cinders

An early dawn drive captures the magic of mist, light and a sudden, spectacular dance of jackdaws for wildlife writer Jane Adams I’m driving to...

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Enter the Spice Merchant

Soupy dinners, a lorry full of mice and a dreamy back end – Basil begins his first season with Jess Rimmer with power, promise...

Let itbee spring

As spring gathers pace, Dorset’s gardens begin to fill with tawny mining bees, hairy footed flower bees and colourful nomads emerging from winter Bees are...