by ReserveTeam | Jun 8, 2018 | Management, News, Scientific Research, The Fleet
A series of loggers are currently deployed underwater in in the middle of Rodden Hive measuring temperature, light levels, salinity and water depth. There are also temperature loggers buried in the shingle on the landward side of Chesil Bank. The loggers require...
by ReserveTeam | May 2, 2018 | Birds, Little Terns, Migration, News, The Fleet
Both species of nesting tern have now returned to the Reserve over the past few weeks. The Little Terns have arrived at the Ferrybridge end of the Fleet on the shingle within their usual colony site. The wardening team are now on site and the management of this unique...
by ReserveTeam | Mar 8, 2018 | Events, News, Swans, The Fleet
With the current cold weather, the Fleet lagoon plays a vital role in providing shelter and food for thousands of water birds. Becoming relatively fresh water however, the western end of the Fleet is partial to freezing over. The images below shows snow on Chesil...
by ReserveTeam | Dec 12, 2017 | Mammals, News, The Fleet, Video
The Otter, a member of the mustelid family alongside badgers, stoats, weasels, polecats, and more, has frequented and visited the Reserve for many, many years, but until recently, evidence of their visits were seldom seen, if at all. Unfortunately, around the country,...
by ReserveTeam | Nov 14, 2017 | Birds, Geology, Management, News, The Fleet
Managing and protecting the shorelines along the Fleet is an imperative part of our work. This intertidal area is one of the most important habitats on the Reserve as it provides shelter and protection for resting/feeding/migrating waders and waterfowl, an abundance...
by ReserveTeam | Oct 12, 2017 | Birds, Events, Management, News, Swans, The Fleet
This year has been another good year for our nesting birds along the Fleet and productivity has been very high. Our two annual colonies of nesting terns have both had their most productive years to date. Our other nesting birds on the Reserve, which include...
