Following the recent severe storms that have engulfed Chesil Beach, over a hundred birds have been found washed up this weekend – the majority of which have been found dead or in distress. Birds such as Razorbills, Guillemots and two Kittiwake’s have been found. Five dead puffins, which are species...
A donation by Dorset-based gorilla conservation charity Gearing up for Gorillas (G4G) has provided much needed practical support to an orphaned mountain gorilla facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The latest donation of £900 has provided fridge-freezer capacity at the Senkwekwe Centre for orphan mountain gorillas in...
Dear Mr Shrubb, Thank you for your email of yesterday evening. I am afraid you have been misled about the current situation. I am perfectly clear that animals are sentient. That is a matter of fact – and no Parliament could make it otherwise. The question that has arisen...
Wildlife Trusts in Somerset, Devon, Dorset, and Wiltshire have received initial support¹ for a £829,200 bid from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) under its Skills for the Future programme² for their Wild Futures project. The project aims to: Diversify the conservation workforce by providing opportunities for people from...
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to announce the launch of the popular annual ‘Wildlife Friendly Garden competition’ for 2015, which is now in its fifth year. Sponsored by the Gardens Group of Castle Gardens and Poundbury, all entrants will get a visit to their garden from a judge...
The cull zones for Dorset have already been identified and will take place next winter unless enough people confront the government policy. Cull area 1 Cull area 2 Let us know your opinions at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Dorset-Eye/393573824052904
After years of declining butterfly populations, a recent survey by the Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has found a record number of a rare butterfly species on the Upton Heath nature reserve. A group of DWT volunteers surveyed Upton Heath in July, and counted 101 Silver Studded Blues in just...
Conservationists and volunteers at Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) were delighted to find the first evidence of harvest mice at the Upton Heath Nature Reserve in Corfe Mullen. The first nest discovery was made by volunteer and DWT member Anna Smith on an Urban Weekender volunteering work party on 25thFebruary. DWT...
