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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…
Little Tern cruise on the Fleet Explorer
Join us for a boat trip on the Fleet Explorer to see the little terns, one of the UK’s rarest seabirds.
Little Tern cruise on the Fleet Explorer
Join us for a boat trip on the Fleet Explorer to see the little terns, one of the UK’s rarest seabirds.
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…
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.
Wildlife Week - Nocturnal Nature Discovery
Join our specialists learning more about Alderney’s nocturnal denizens. Help set up a moth trap, observe the island’s blonde hedgehogs using a thermal imaging camera, and listen to bats…