Wildlife sightings & events tweeted by our teams in the Weymouth/Portland area of Dorset, UK. For queries/replies tweet @DorsetWildlifedorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Weymouth/Portland Area, DorsetJoined October 2011
Due to the strong winds and higher than normal tides, we regret that we've decided to cancel the Spring Birds of Chesil and the Fleet event today. We apologise for any inconvenience ~ Sarah @DorsetWildlifedorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-04…
Our Try & Buy events are a great way to get expert advice and test out our range of optics, and we've got plenty lined up this month, starting with three events next week!
08/03: Nene Wetlands @wildlifebcn
09/03: Brandon Marsh @WKWT
09/03: Wild Chesil Centre @DorsetWildlife
We had a good turnout for the Sea Watch at Portland Bill today. With reports of dolphins off the Bill yesterday, hopes were high, but sadly they didn't appear. We did see a grey seal though & watched purple sandpipers foraging on the rocks below us @SeaWatchersUK@DorsetWildlife
Join us for a guided walk on Chesil tomorrow at 2pm to see what natural treasures have washed up. Booking essential, as spaces are limited. Call the centre on 01305 206191 to reserve your place. Full details can be found on our website: dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-02…@DorsetWildlife
Places still available on our Bird Feeder Making Event at Lorton Conservation Centre, Wednesday 14th, 10am - 12pm. We'll be turning recycled materials into bird feeders and you can take yours home to feed your garden birds. Adults and parking free, Kids £5
dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/lorton
The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre will be closed tomorrow - Saturday 13th January - due to staff illness, and we are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. ~ Abi @DorsetWildlife
This morning's bird list from around the Wild Chesil Centre include:
🌿 curlew
🌿 great northern diver
🌿 red-breasted merganser
🌿 shelduck
🌿 brent goose
🌿 oystercatcher
🌿 dunlin
🌿 ringed plover
🌿turnstone ~ Abi
📷 Abi Mustard
Although we didn't spot any dolphins on our Sea Watch at Portland Bill, there was a lot of bird activity with plunge-diving gannets and hundreds of auks streaming past. Thanks to everyone who braved the bitter wind to help us. Next watch is 8th Feb ~ Sarah dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-02…
It was a treat to see a spoonbill from the Wild Chesil Centre earlier today, and there have been plenty of other birds to see too, including:
🌿 Great northern diver
🌿 Ringed plover
🌿 Dunlin
🌿 Oystercatcher
🌿 Dark-bellied brent goose
🌿 Kestrel ~ Abi
📷 Abi Mustard
Can you help? We are looking for people, aged 18+ who are enthusiastic about wildlife to join our volunteer teams at our visitor centres at Chesil, Kimmeridge and Kingcombe. Find out more about the opportunities on offer 👉 bit.ly/46KEhlc
📸 Sarah Hodgson @DorsetWildlife
I had great views of a female red-breasted merganser devouring a fish this morning by Ferrybridge, which was just one of at least 20 individuals around Ferrybridge/Portland Harbour. The other highlight from this morning, were three black-necked grebes in Portland Harbour. ~ Abi
Looking for the perfect present for a nature-lover? We have a great range of wildlife-inspired gifts at the Wild Chesil Centre. Plus you can watch the wildlife on the reserve from our windows with a hot drink from our self-service machine. Open daily 10am to 4pm @DorsetWildlife
My sightings from this morning's wander around the Wild Chesil Centre included:
🌿 Black-necked grebe
🌿 Red-breasted merganser
🌿 Dark-bellied brent geese
🌿 Dunlin
🌿 Ringed plover
🌿 Oystercatcher
🌿 Little egret
🌿 Stonechat
🌿 Kestrel
~ Abi
#ChesilandFleetNatureReserve
Get closer to wildlife with the perfect Christmas gift. We have an @opticronuk try & buy event at the Wild Chesil Centre on Sat 2nd Dec 10am-3pm. Profits from sales on the day help support our conservation work. Treat a loved one & treat your local wildlife! @DorsetWildlife
It's the final week of the art exhibition at the Wild Chesil Centre. If you're looking for unique gift ideas that support local artists and wildlife do come along. The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 4pm until Sunday 3rd December @DorsetWildlifedorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2023-11…
The best way to choose a pair of binoculars is to test them in the field. Rob will be at @DorsetWildlife Wild Chesil Centre next Saturday with a range of optics for you to Try & Buy - it's also a great time to see Brent Geese, grebes and other waterbirds across Portland Harbour.
One of my favourite winter birds to spot along the Fleet Lagoon and Portland Harbour, is the red-breasted merganser, of which several have been seen today. Other sightings include:
🌿 2 great northern divers
🌿 Great crested grebe
🌿 Turnstone
🌿 Dunlin
🌿 Brent geese
~ Abi
Another artist taking part in the exhibition at the Wild Chesil Centre is Steve Robinson who specialises in digital & acrylic drawing and painting. Steve seeks to capture the constantly changing atmosphere & character of the Dorset coast in his work @DorsetWildlife
Local artist Terri Peay is displaying her work in the current exhibition at the Wild Chesil Centre. Dorset's serene landscape and creatures provide inspiration for Terri's watercolour illustrations. Exhibition open daily 10am-4pm until Sunday 3rd December @DorsetWildlife
Fired Up Rebels are a newly formed pottery collective taking part in the exhibition at the Wild Chesil Centre. Their work is inspired by a wide range of sources and they love experimenting with different types of clay, glazes, textures & finishes dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2023-11…
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