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Species

Sand hopper

Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.

Event

Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer

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Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.

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Wildlife

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Sand martins

Watch out for one of the earliest signs of spring - a swooping, buzzing sand martin. We round up some of the best places to see them around gravel pits, reservoirs and large rivers.
Species

Small copper

The small copper lives up to its name in both colour and size! Look out for it from April onwards in dry, sunny habitats like heathland, downland and woodland. It can be spotted in gardens, too.…

Habitat

Sand dunes

Sand dunes are places of constant change and movement. Wander through them on warm summer days for orchids, bees and other wildlife, or experience the forces of nature behind their creation - the…

Species

Sand sedge

Sand sedge is an important feature of our coastal sand dunes, helping to stabilise the dunes, which allows them to grow up and become colonised by other species.

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Rockpool wildlife

Explore rockpool wildlife all year round at our top spots, and discover a world between the tides.