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 | Jul 19, 2017 | Marine, News, The Fleet, Video
The Chesil Bank and Fleet Nature Reserve is designated a Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI), this designation is primarily for the internationally important seagrass beds that dominate the Fleet, owing to its soft sediments. In addition to this, the Reserve...
by ReserveTeam | Jun 26, 2017 | Birds, News, The Fleet, Video
A member of the Wader family, the Oystercatcher is a very distinctive breeding bird that can be seen along the entire length of the reserve, from Abbotsbury to Ferrybridge. These stocky, medium size birds are fairly easy to spot for two distinct reasons. Firstly for...
by ReserveTeam | Jun 11, 2017 | Birds, News, Video
This delightful Pied Wagtail nest was found in one of our hides, below one of the window shutters. The Pied Wagtail is a resident UK bird and is commonly seen dashing (walking/running) in a variety of different habitats, and is quite a common sight in our urban areas...
by ReserveTeam | May 24, 2017 | Birds, News, Video
Even though there is an abundance of breeding/nesting activity occurring all over the reserve, with particular attention on the Little Terns, Common Terns and Mute Swans, it is easy to over look the vast variety of birdlife that utilise the many habitats that border...
by ReserveTeam | May 13, 2017 | Birds, News, Video
Reedbeds are a vital habitat for numerous different species of birds and when it comes to breeding birds, reed is an excellent site due to it’s cover and protection from predators and the elements. The three warbler species that commonly nest within the reedbeds...
