Category: Dorset Wildlife & Animals

A weasel is weasily identifiable, whereas a stoat is stoatally different

The stoat has a mesmerising effect on those who spot it and Dorset may be a perfect habitat. But they remain a mystery, says...

The scavenging Milvus milvus

The red kite is a popular conservation success story, says Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Jack Clarke, but the birds are still at risk from poisoning The...

The disappearing bullfinch

He’s a short, beefed-up robin, a ‘skinhead in a Hawaiian shirt’, and he has a voice ‘like a squeaky wheelbarrow’, says wildlife writer Jane...

The everyday, ordinary reptile

With the right environment, the aptly-named common lizard really is a common sight in the county, says Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Alex Hennessy Living up to...

Rescuing 40,000 animals, TV’s Salvage Hunter in Sherborne, and a lack of listening in the food industry

Three fascinating interviews this week – Jenny chatted to Kevan Hidges of ferne Animal Sanctuary about it's fascinating and inspiring history and work. Terry...

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Feel the Heat: Great Dorset Chilli Festival Returns This August!

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August 2025 Mark your calendars and spice up your summer! The Great Dorset Chilli Festival returns for its 14th year...
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The inviting taste of a savoury cake

We British are renowned for our sweet cakes – but it took a French cook to create some savoury alternatives From Mary Berry and Delia...

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