Ravens, woodlarks and peregrine falcons are on the birdwatching list
February is a month of transitions; there are early signs of spring are such as drifts of snowdrops and increased birdsong as the courting begins.
Dorset’s Wonderful Wintering Waders
Avocet, black-tailed godwit, lapwing and golden plover are on the birdwatching list
Meet the curious bird haunting RSPB Arne in Dorset at night
This unusual looking bird travels over 5000 miles each spring from its overwintering grounds in Africa.
Where to see and hear cuckoos in Dorset this spring
The distinctive two note call of this bird traditionally heralds the arrival of spring and a cuckoo in the nest at RSPB Arne in Dorset
Where and when to see and hear bitterns booming in Dorset
Listen for booming male bitterns this month as the UK’s loudest bird is hiding in the reedbeds of the RSPB Weymouth Wetlands Nature Reserves
