@poolesheathland.bsky.social
We are the BCP Council Ranger Team that look after our heathland nature reserves around Poole - Canford Heath, Bourne Valley, Corfe Hills, Talbot Heath, Alder Hills, Ham Common and Luscombe Valley. #heaths #heathland #nature #biodiversity
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Who else is obsessed with watching their garden birds? 👀🐦
Keep an eye out for these common garden visitors and let us know if you spot any! ~ Jack
This is just as important on our heathlands. Birds need to conserve their energy as much as they can.
Surprised to see this Peacock butterfly enjoying the winter sunshine this morning at Canford Heath Nature Reserve
#butterfly #lepidoptera
Why not look out for common signs of Spring and help gather valuable data at the same time.... Check out the link to the Field Studies Council @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social
A great way to start off 2026 is taking part in the Signs of Spring Survey by @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social
www.field-studies-council.org/signs-of-spr...
We have now released our new courses and workshops programme. 🙌
From spoon carving to beaver ecology and field signs, learn a new skill in 2026 with like-minded nature enthusiasts and expert tutors. 🥄🪵
PLUS - they make a great Christmas present! 🎁
Check out our latest advice for helping amphibians this Winter, and a complete guide to garden pond maintenance ❄️🎄
A Tale of Frogs and Ice: https://ow.ly/2aB450XzX7Y
Creating Garden Ponds for Wildlife: https://ow.ly/nqxV50XzX7Z
Warmer days may feel far away now, but some of our fluttery friends may still make appearances when that winter sun shows itself in our gardens and green spaces 🦋❄️
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
Support your county bird club! Dorset Bird Club is a fantastic organisation that funds conservation initiatives, collates ornithological data from across the county, & provides a social & focal hub for local birders. If you're not one already, DBC have a fab new membership offer for the next... 1/n
Cows just chillin' in the sunshine this morning on Canford Heath #heaths #heathland #biodiversity #nature
Absolutely amazing moths. The caterpillars are really cool looking as well. Go out on the BCP heaths at the right time of year and you may well see one 🐛 #TeamMoth
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Have you spotted hedgehogs in your garden this year?
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You can log any sightings on the Big Hedgehog Map – every ‘hog logged helps us get a better understanding of hedgehog population & spread across the UK!
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www.bighedgehogmap.org
#HedgehogStreet is run jointly by us & @ptes-org.bsky.social
Take a look at our Hibernation FAQ to learn why and how amphibians and reptiles hibernate, as well as tips and tricks for helping them 'chill out' from October to February🎄🐸
👉 https://www.arc-trust.org/hibernation-faqs
This is a fascinating blog post about winter active bumblebees #bees #insects #invertebrates #hymenoptera
😢Not good news...
We love Yellow Rattle and collect the seeds to spread on poor grassland areas to increase their biodiversity.
Such a difference between 1945 and present day for Canford Heath and around Poole. So much heathland and its wildlife has been lost in those years.
Calling all #BSBImembers & anyone who wants to know more about our Society!
Tomorrow is our online AGM (at 7.15pm) preceded (from 6.15pm) by 2 short talks:
Interview with top botanical trainer Faith Anstey
Whistlestop tour of the new BSBI website.
Programme & booking link:
bsbi.org/take-part/ev...
How cool is this...? #nature #science #fungi
It's your last chance join our new citizen science project as a BrockWatch Trapper! Find out more: buff.ly/IZlxfaK
This was a fantastic webinar - well worth a watch 👀😎
Tonight! Knepp's lead ecologist Matt Phelps joins a cast of experts, hosted by @lsepress.bsky.social, to discuss saving Britain's wildlife. Join online or in person. 🦇🦗🦅
@mostlyscarce.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social
www.lse.ac.uk/events/savin...
Would love to get one of those in the trap ❤️
Useful advice 👍
Cow dung is an important habitat and resource for fungi like the ones in this photo.
Isabella Tree's TED talk is out! 🗣️🍃
We may think of rewilding as something huge - restoring nature and wildlife in vast landscapes - but anyone who has a garden, backyard or window box can do it.
Isabella tells us how. Watch the talk ⬇️
www.ted.com/talks/isabel...
Ento Live events are brilliant and well worth attending👍😊
Join River Catchment Manager Amanda Broom & Assistant Conservation Officer Hannah Divine in our BRAND NEW podcast episode as they chat about why rivers matter, the threats they face, and how we can all help protect them — from small home habits to Dorset Wild Rivers projects.💧👉 bit.ly/43k5ZGy ~ Jack