We have been closely monitoring the pair since their release and it has been clear that they have formed a strong bond in the time they have been on site, and this latest discovery is further evidence of this.The trail cams have only identified one kit so far, but...
Inspired by the Green Space Dark Skies event in Dorset, we’ve pulled together a programme of events to celebrate and explore the outstanding landscapes of Dorset at Dawn and Dusk … and sometimes the hours between!
See Dorset in a new light as we head out to enjoy our outstanding...
Cats or dogs? Does it really matter when one sees something like this?
Soooooo cute.
However, if your cat devours birds... then this may help.
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A correctly fitted collar and bell can reduce cat predation by a third, according to new RSPB research. The study, undertaken by volunteer cat owners from across the UK, tested the effect of different collar-mounted warning devices in reducing cat predation within gardens.
Results show that cats equipped with a...
Purbeck has had a successful stone industry for centuries and continues today with a number of active quarries. The Portland and Purbeck limestone of late Jurassic and early Cretaceous age (140-150 million years old) is exploited for example at Swanworth Quarry and Keates Quarry near Worth Matravers and Langton Matravers respectively. The stone...
People are being warned not to buy pugs as pets due to the high rate of health issues associated with the breed.
New research from the Royal Veterinary College shows that pugs are almost twice as likely to experience one or more disorders annually compared with other dogs.
Experts now say...
Dorset Council has noticed an increase in damage being caused to its trees by some people across the county, including in Weymouth, Corfe Mullen, Alderholt and Sturminster Marshall.
On each occasion, the culprit appears to be trying to poison and kill the tree so that it will have to be...
Following on from the poisoning of at least two eagles on hunting land in Dorset a few weeks ago
https://dorseteye.com/wildlife-experts-suspect-cover-up/
this disturbing issue has taken another sinister turn.
Raptor Persecution UK take it up:
Last week I blogged about Dorset Police’s refusal to respond to my Freedom of Information request, where I’d...
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
Many of our prettiest insects feed on nectar, so need flowering plants for their survival. Butterflies, moths, bees and hoverflies all need sources of nectar and pollen to thrive. As they travel from flower to...
Picture: HelenMartin
