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Hat Gate
We bought this small section of dismantled railway in Marlborough from British Rail in 1988 for £1. It has a variety of common plants and birds such as whitethroat and garden warbler.
Help create a safe haven for Brownsea's Sandwich terns
We have seen a worrying decline in fledgling rates of the Sandwich terns on the Brownsea lagoon. Urgent work is needed to restore the unique habitat provided by the nesting islands - please help…
Roseate tern
This elegant tern is named for the rosy flush to its summer plumage. With just one regular nesting colony, it is the rarest breeding seabird in the UK.
Little tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the little tern is a diminutive seabird. Despite its size, it performs remarkable aerial courtship displays.
Sandwich tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the large Sandwich tern can be spotted diving into the sea for fish such as sandeels. It nests in colonies on sand and shingle beaches, and…
Common tern
During the breeding season, the common tern can be seen around our coasts and also inland at gravel pits, reservoirs and lakes. It nests in noisy colonies and can be spotted plunge-diving for fish…
Arctic tern
The Arctic tern is famed for its aggression towards any that would disturb its nest - it will dive-bomb intruders with its sharp beak. Large, noisy colonies can be found on the Farne Islands and…
Geocaching and space pirates
This is a fantastic family event to learn about geocaching, take part in a treasure hunt, and help clean up our coasts. If you have a planet or pirate themed accessory, please wear it – we’ll be…
Re-tern: Cemlyn Nature Reserve in 2024
Come along to this online talk and explore what summer may hold for Cemlyn Nature Reserve and its terns.
Coastal Wildlife Walk
A circular walk along the Wales Coast Path looking at spring flowers and Sandwich terns returning for the breeding season at our Cemlyn Nature Reserve
My local takeaway
At dusk, when Dan’s done sharing his love for nature with others, he follows the terns and goes fishing and foraging for dinner. And often cooks it on the beach.