Nesting in the eaves of our buildings and other small gaps in our homes, Swifts make the return journey from sub-Saharan Africa each year to breed in Dorset and the wider UK.
Greg Lambe, Vice Chairman of Christchurch Harbour Ornithological Group (CHOG), tells us that these “enigmatic birds which are the...
The Natural Hazards Partnership (NHP) issued an Amber alert for the risk of wildfires over the weekend (Saturday 20 May 2023). This means that the weather and ground conditions give a higher likelihood of wildfire, and that any fire that broke out would potentially be difficult to control.
The highest risk areas...
DOG OWNERS PLEASE READ THIS
This is OLLIE, my beautiful 11 months old cocker spaniel.
While out for a walk, Ollie got bitten by an adder and sadly after 3 days of multiple visits to the vets and being in the emergency hospital, he lost his fight. His little body couldn’t...
A previously thriving river in Dorset has “shocking” levels of E-coli coated with “a layer of brown sludge”
A previously thriving river in Dorset has been declared “ecologically dead” due to “shocking” levels of E-coli and the amount of sewage overflowing into it tripling in under a year.
The River Lim used to...
Nothing sums up Dorset more than a flock of sheep.
Busy day w/ friendly neighbours!#Dorset #BlackmoreVale #Villagepub @CAMRA_Official @VisitDorset @Dorset_eye @Dorset_Live @Blackmore_vale @Dorset_Hour @BBCRadioSolent @CAMRAwessex @blackmore_vale @CampAndCaravan #Familyfriendly #Dogfriendly #Camping #Caravanning #HardyCountry pic.twitter.com/8IzpIfXK5l— The Trooper Inn (@TrooperinDorset) April 22, 2023
Sheep are domesticated mammals that are raised for their...
There once was a cat by the name of Tombili (a common Turkish name that is given to chubby pets) who lived in the Kadiköy district of Istanbul, Turkey.
She was famous for leaning against steps and people watching. She was also known for her friendly demeanor.
When she died in...
Insects are on the decline.
Recently, scientists have been researching the speed of the decline of insects as it is crucial to understand due to their importance in ecosystem function and food pollination.
It is estimated the decline is 9-25% every 10 years... the variation is due to their global and...
Atlantic mackerel should no longer be considered a sustainable seafood, according to the UK's leading ocean charity.
Populations of the oily fish - often bought as smoked fillets or in tins - have suffered from more than a decade of overfishing, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has warned.
It has blamed...
A recent study found that the squirrels on the East and West side of the Isle of Wight have different gene pools.
This supports conservation work to build tree and hedge "stepping stones" around the island, so they can all mix together.
Other research found that squirrels on the islands have...
Gordon Buchanan's "30 years in the wild" talk is an awe-inspiring account of his experiences as a wildlife filmmaker, documenting the world's most beautiful and dangerous creatures. Having worked on numerous projects with the BBC and National Geographic, Gordon's passion for wildlife is evident in the way he speaks...
