What a wonderful picture of a roe deer in the Dorset heather! 😍

This black adder was spotted on the heaths recently! Reptiles are enjoying the sunshine at the moment, and can be often seen on footpaths soaking up the warmth. 📷 Hilly Chittenden #BlackAdder #Baldrick #DorsetHeaths

Come and meet some of the stars of BBC Countryfile at Hengistbury Head! Moth experts will be on hand to help you with identification and tell you lots of interesting facts about the moths that live in Dorset.

Thanks for sharing this @lynda_lambert very interesting to see those flower spikes 🥰

Very cool to see this interesting plant in flower. Thanks for sharing it @ChilternWoods 😊

Heath Week 2024 starts tomorrow! Take a look at all the events organised by BCP Council across Poole's Heathland. Meet the Mitigation Rangers and find out about how they help to protect the heaths. More information can be found here: dorsetheaths.org.uk/heath-we… #HeathWeek2024

Get ready for a day full of adventure and wildlife! Come along to Upton Country Park to have a go at pond dipping, bug hunting, crafting and lots more. 🕷🌿🦋 Find us in the Walled Garden, it's going to be a great day!😄

🦋Big Butterfly Count🦋 Spend 15 minutes counting what you spot and upload your data online. Come along to one of our Heath Week walks to have some help with identification! dorsetheaths.org.uk/heath-we… 📷 1: Marbled white 2: Small heath 3: Gatekeeper 4: Silver-studded blue

Jordan spotted these two silver-studded blue butterflies enjoying the sunshine last week. You can find out about all the wonderful creatures that live on the heaths during Heath Week! Head to our website to find all the events on offer: dorsetheaths.org.uk/heath-we… #HeathWeek2024

The Purbeck pigs have an important role in conservation. 🐷 Their rooting and snuffling create bare patches which are vital for many species including sand lizards. 🦎 It's important not to stroke or feed them though or they will become quite demanding!

It was great to join our friends @BirdsofBARI and @nationaltrust at Knoll Beach! We showed the Year 6s the variety of habitats in this stunning location.

Something exciting is happening in South-East Dorset and you’re invited to get involved. Introducing Wareham Arc – a collaborative landscape-scale project connecting nature, communities and businesses. Find out more here – Wareham Arc (arcgis.com)

Join us as we celebrate our amazing and precious heathlands from Monday 29th July to Sunday 4th August. A week of exciting events including guided walks, moth traps, bioblitz, litter picks and family activities. Find event information on our website: dorsetheaths.org.uk/heath-we…

Wildflowers are popping up all over the place at the moment, even bee orchids right outside our office! 🌸🌼🌻

Heather spotted this beautiful little adder while out for a run over the weekend. 🐍 Footpaths are the perfect spot for adders and other reptiles to soak up the sun, so do be on the lookout when you are out on the heaths and remember to keep your dog on a short lead.

We have loved seeing emperor dragonflies on the wet areas of heathland. Have you seen flashes of blue as they whizz by?