Nature

Brownsea Island aerial shot

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Brownsea Island to close to public from tomorrow

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

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Met Office reveals when and where Northern Lights 'may be visible' this weekend

The new fish pass

The new fish pass

New fish pass built in New Forest to help sea trout and eels migrate

Sibu Jr is a beautiful but vulnerable infant orangutan

Sibu Jr is a beautiful but vulnerable infant orangutan

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Monkey World go ape for new born orang-utan from Ireland

Expert mycologist Andy Knott, of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, left, discovered the rare mushroom on a nature walk at Bere Marsh Farm

Expert mycologist Andy Knott, of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, left, discovered the rare mushroom on a nature walk at Bere Marsh Farm

Rare fungi found growing on Dorset farm

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Extra funds could contribute towards BCP nature and green space

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see

Large cliff rockfall at East Cliff between West Bay and Freshwater Beach Holiday Park. 17th October 2024.

Large cliff rockfall at East Cliff between West Bay and Freshwater Beach Holiday Park. 17th October 2024.

PICTURES: Massive rockfall at west Dorset beach

Young salmon numbers are falling at the River Frome

Young salmon numbers are falling at the River Frome

Concern for salmon numbers in Dorset after 'worst' count in 20 years

Elaine Spencer-White, farm manager at Bere Marsh Farm with MP Simon Hoare

Elaine Spencer-White, farm manager at Bere Marsh Farm with MP Simon Hoare

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MP learns about nature-friendly farming during site visit

Debbie Gregory caught this picture of Comet A3 from Lymington moments before it disappeared

Debbie Gregory caught this picture of Comet A3 from Lymington moments before it disappeared

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Resident snaps picture of comet visible once every 80,000 years

There are various different types of fungi to find in Dorset and the New Forest

There are various different types of fungi to find in Dorset and the New Forest

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The mushrooms and fungi people can spot in Dorset and the New Forest

The Northern Lights as viewed at Horton Tower

The Northern Lights as viewed at Horton Tower

PICTURES: Amazing Northern Lights dance across Dorset's skies

The pipeline would have transported CO2 from Fawley refinery to a

The pipeline would have transported CO2 from Fawley refinery to a

Leading wildlife group reacts to pipeline plan update

Dorset Nature Buddies will help break down barriers to encourage individuals to connect with nature

Dorset Nature Buddies will help break down barriers to encourage individuals to connect with nature

'Buddies' to help people enjoy Dorset's nature

The upgraded track in Studland

The upgraded track in Studland

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Popular walkers' track upgraded to stop flooding

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

'Once-in-a-lifetime' comet to be visible in UK skies this month - see when

Hengistbury Head visitors centre

Hengistbury Head visitors centre

Cultural attractions

Hengistbury Head visitor centre marks 10 years with free weekend of events

The field is in the Pylewell area of the New Forest

The field is in the Pylewell area of the New Forest

Grandson in tears as beloved goat and chickens among animals stolen from family

Brownsea Island aerial shot

Brownsea Island aerial shot

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Brownsea Island to close to visitors from November

A concerned resident posted on social media warning others of a group of ‘feral kids’ abusing cows at Kinson Common on September 25.

A concerned resident posted on social media warning others of a group of ‘feral kids’ abusing cows at Kinson Common on September 25.

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Rocks thrown at herd of cows by 'group of kids'

Don Williams, a Dorset Camera Club member was sailing along the Dorset coast with City Cruises Poole, when he came across the photogenic creatures.

Don Williams, a Dorset Camera Club member was sailing along the Dorset coast with City Cruises Poole, when he came across the photogenic creatures.

Pod of dolphins seen 'playfully' entertaining cruise passengers

Scallops, mussels and razorfish were among the shellfish beached on the sand.

Scallops, mussels and razorfish were among the shellfish beached on the sand.

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'This is devastating, there’s literally thousands of sea creatures going to die'

Rogue swan captured

Rogue swan captured

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Rogue swan causes havoc on busy road

One of the 85 incidents that were not dealt with immediately was a category two incident with a ‘significant’ impact.

One of the 85 incidents that were not dealt with immediately was a category two incident with a ‘significant’ impact.

'We need Ofwat to approve our plans in full so we can get on with it'

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

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False widow spider warning issued as spider season hits

A piglet has been hit in the New Forest.

A piglet has been hit in the New Forest.

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Piglet killed in New Forest day after pannage begins

The works at Ballard Lake will take eight weeks.

The works at Ballard Lake will take eight weeks.

Local government

Fish to be removed because of 'overpopulation' fears

The National Trust said populations of the silver-studded blue butterflies at Studland heaths in Dorset, which the charity cares for, have seen a bumper year.

The National Trust said populations of the silver-studded blue butterflies at Studland heaths in Dorset, which the charity cares for, have seen a bumper year.

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Silver-studded blues at Dorset nature reserve buck bad year for butterflies

The Harvest Moon will be visible in the night sky this week, seeing the full moon seem bigger and brighter.

The Harvest Moon will be visible in the night sky this week, seeing the full moon seem bigger and brighter.

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This week is your only chance to see a bigger and brighter Full Moon

Dolphins were spotted swimming in the water at Barton-on-Sea beach

Dolphins were spotted swimming in the water at Barton-on-Sea beach

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Surprise as dolphins spotted off beach

Woman birdwatching and exploring woodland, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire, July

Woman birdwatching and exploring woodland, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire, July

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Free Dorset Bird Festival at nature reserve to take place this month

Grass snake at Alder Hill

Grass snake at Alder Hill

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Metre long snake captured swimming through the water in Poole

Adders, Grass Snakes and Smooth Snakes are all found in the UK

Adders, Grass Snakes and Smooth Snakes are all found in the UK

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How rare are snakes and are there any venomous species in the UK?

Are Adders, Grass Snakes and Smooth Snakes protected in England, Scotland and Wales?

Are Adders, Grass Snakes and Smooth Snakes protected in England, Scotland and Wales?

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Are snakes classed as a protected species in the UK? Everything you need to know

Kingston Lacy will offer tours around its Japanese Garden this Autumn.

Kingston Lacy will offer tours around its Japanese Garden this Autumn.

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First tints of colour appear in Kingston Lacy's Japanese garden

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

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Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Roger Penny Way with inset of stock image of Gary

Roger Penny Way with inset of stock image of Gary

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Driver's shock as he comes across 'huge' dying cow in the middle of the road

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay

Thousands of mating spiders are about to invade UK homes - how to keep them out

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

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Brits issued false widow spider warning as woman almost loses her foot

Which is your favourite image released so far?

Which is your favourite image released so far?

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

David Bowie spider among first 14 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 images

While there aren't any jellyfish in UK waters that are as dangerous as the box jellyfish, which is found in Australia, there are some that can give you a nasty sting.

While there aren't any jellyfish in UK waters that are as dangerous as the box jellyfish, which is found in Australia, there are some that can give you a nasty sting.

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Which jellyfish are common in UK waters and are any of them dangerous?

Sturgeon supermoon over the New Forest

Sturgeon supermoon over the New Forest

PICTURES: Dazzling supermoon lights up the skies over Dorset

Dorset beauty spot could 'become a victim of its own success’

Dorset beauty spot could 'become a victim of its own success’

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Dorset beauty spot could 'become a victim of its own success’

A blue moon will be visible in the UK tonight

A blue moon will be visible in the UK tonight

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When and how to see the seasonal blue moon that will be visible in UK skies tonight

There are three snakes native to the UK including the venomous adder.

There are three snakes native to the UK including the venomous adder.

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How to tell the difference between adders, grass snakes and smooth snakes?

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Popular beauty spot ‘suffering due to climate change’

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Warning to public after poisonous plant found in meadow

Hang captured the shower at the northern lights in the New Forest.

Hang captured the shower at the northern lights in the New Forest.

Perseid meteor shower

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'You step into a different realm and forget everything that's around you.'

The Northern Lights over north Dorset

The Northern Lights over north Dorset

PICTURES: Northern Lights dazzle across Dorset

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

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Perseid meteor shower peaks this week - how to see it

Perseid Meteor Shower

Perseid Meteor Shower

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Shooting stars to light up night skies with up to 100 meteors every hour

Five unusual things found on Dorset's beaches through the years

Five unusual things found on Dorset's beaches through the years

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Five unusual things found on Dorset's beaches through the years

Queen's Park pond

Queen's Park pond

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'Here is what's wrong at Queen's Park pond'