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We're Dorset's biggest conservation charity, caring for 42 nature reserves and managing 4 visitor centres and a National Nature Reserve.
Support our work and become a member: dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Happy #UKFungusDay π
The UK is full of fascinating and fabulous fungi β and autumn is the perfect time to spot them.
But how much do you really know about fungi? Are they an animal or a plant? How do they help boost biodiversity in the UK?
Find out in our new blogπ https://bit.ly/4yHNxVZ ~Clara
Having a very good day with mushroom expert John Wright at Kingcombe Meadows National Nature Reserve @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social
Some beauties here Stevie - thanks for sharing! π€©
Would you like to learn more about the fascinating fungi that can be found in Dorset? Now's the perfect time! ππ
Sign up to our FREE 7-day fungi ID email course here π bit.ly/4AUvltQ ~ Jack
42 spoonbill Shipstal now . Counted by 2 of us
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Looks and sounds like a fabulous day! π
You can learn more about this internationally important lowland heath here π www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reser... ~ Jack
Busy spoonbill, avocet, egret and gull flocks in the mist this morning π€ #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
My latest update - Lancashire Hot-Spot. An update on the CR Avocet K0 that was seen on the @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social Brownsea lagoon on 16 & 30 Sept
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Atlantic bluefin tuna have been spotted regularly off Portland Bill recently! Growing up to 2.5m long and reaching speeds of 43mph, these incredible fish are making a welcome comeback after decades away from UK waters. Have you spotted one along the Dorset coast? Let us know! ~Sarah πΈ David House
Another of the eagle/corvid interactions earlier... eagle keeping a very close eye on its companions! #WildBrownsea @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social #RoyDennisFoundation
π Celebrating 28,000 members! π
Every membership helps us protect Dorsetβs special places and achieve incredible wins for wildlife β from acquiring Lyscombe National Nature Reserve to bringing beavers back to Dorset. π±
Join our growing community here π bit.ly/4e4xk4D
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@dorsetwildlife.bsky.social Brownsea
Sea-eagle 1 for 20 mins
Spoony 101 till the Eagle landed
Wig 5
Avocet 377
R Plov 32
Curlew 15
Blackwit 69
Barwit 7
Rshank 121
Gshank 25
Curlew Sand 4
Dunlin 58
Sanderling 2
Sarnie T 9
Kfisher 1
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π¨πΏExplore watercolours at our upcoming art workshop at Chesil! πΏπ¨
Join us at The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre on 17β18 October for a two-day Natural History Watercolour Workshop, led by two local artists. ππ
Find out more π https://bit.ly/4dkT7om ~Clara
π· Melanie Symes
Giant house spiders are on the move this autumn β but theyβre not invading your home to scare you. The males are usually out searching for a mate, making autumn something of a spider dating season! π·οΈ
Find out more about these misunderstood visitors π https://bit.ly/4rCSDzX ~ Jack
Some lovely shots Katy!
Despite its bright blue and metallic copper colours, the unmistakable kingfisher can be tricky to spot. Read River Catchment Manager Amanda Broomβs blog to learn more about these incredible birds, and how to spot them. π www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/blog/amanda-... ~ Jack
Quite a spike in totals over the last week, with 93 Spoonbill now present on the @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social Brownsea Lagoon. Still plenty of time for last years record of 116 to be broken with the peak usually hitting in early October before birds move off further south @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
Love working outdoors and looking for a new challenge? π
Dorset Wildlife Trust has a vacancy for a full time, permanent North Dorset Warden, perfect for an enthusiastic and practical person.
Find out more here - https://bit.ly/4hGK2sA ~ Clara
Closing date: Friday 2 October
πΈ John Palmer
Purbeck this week... house martins in huge numbers on poles, lines and nearby houses. An amazing sight! #Purbeck @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
Thank you so much! π ~ Jack
Fantastic. So inspiring to see, and congratulations to everyone involved! πππ
What a shot! π ~ Jack