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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

Dorset Wildlife Trust

🌿 Join us on 20 June for a community litter pick at Upton Heath! 🌿 Help us care for one of Dorset’s most special wild places – an internationally important heathland full of rare wildlife and stunning views. All equipment provided – just bring yourself! Find out more: https://bit.ly/43qnJj8 ~Jack

A lovely selection of butterflies spotted by Lynda! 🦋 What butterflies did you see over the weekend? Let us know in the replies! ~ Jack

Great to see - and some fantastic photos! 👏 ~ Jack

🌿 Join us on 18 June for a community litter pick at Upton Heath! 🌿 Help us care for one of Dorset’s most special wild places – an internationally important heathland full of rare wildlife and stunning views. 💚 All equipment provided – just bring yourself! Find out more: https://bit.ly/4opzgsv

What a beauty! Did you know? An average garden accommodates more than 2,000 different species of insect! One way to increase the comfort of your patch for insects is to build them a bug mansion. Find out how here: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/actions/how-... ~ Jack

All stunners! 😍🦋~ Jack

Ready to level up your bird ID skills this #30DaysWild? 🐦 Swipe through to discover some of our bird species and the key features that make them easy to spot, from bill shape to wing style. Have you ever been lucky enough to spot any of these? Tell us in the comments 👇 ~ Jack

Have you explored the Kimmeridge snorkel trail yet? 👀 Follow the buoys of this 400m trail to explore underwater habitats and spot incredible marine life. 🐟🦀 Find out more about the trail and how to plan your trip here 👉 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/kimmeridge-b... ~ Jack 📷 Hayley Roberts

Long days, warm sun and wild trails are calling your name this #30DaysWild ☀️ Whether you want a peaceful stroll, a family picnic or an accessible adventure, there is something for everyone. Find a wild walk near you 👉 https://bit.ly/2HVeT6Z ~ Jack 📷 Jack Clarke

A glorious day for a butterfly transect. The meadows in Lyscombe bottom looking incredible. Meadow browns, small heaths and marbled whites most numerous. Common blues, large + small skippers, small copper and small tortoiseshell seen also. @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social

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Good to see Poole’s “Urban” Peregrines doing well this year, WZ is the male juvenile and was spreading his wings well yesterday especially as he’s only been fledged for about a week ! @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @martinadams1.bsky.social

3 different Painted Ladies today in Poole. #butterfliesoftheworld #Butterflies @savebutterflies.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @bournemouthecho.bsky.social @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @europebutterfly.bsky.social #holesbaynature

Mid afternoon I struggled to see just one each of these butterflies spread out over Upton Heath but as I was leaving there were 8 Red Ads 4 Spk Wds & a Holly Blue in a sunny clearing, fighting .Yes the HB chased a Red Ad! @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Bugs in my Bridport garden... Common cockchafer... #photography #insects #nature @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social

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