RSPB Arne and Weymouth Wetlands

RSPB Arne and Weymouth Wetlands A wealth of wildlife in a beautiful setting. News, sightings and events from nature reserve and neighbouring RSPB reserves. Posts by the Arne team.

Imagine this…The longest day of the year.The soft glow of sunrise over the harbour.The sound of birds celebrating the da...
15/06/2026

Imagine this…
The longest day of the year.
The soft glow of sunrise over the harbour.
The sound of birds celebrating the dawn all around you.
This is what awaits you on our Summer Solstice Walk 🌅
With just a handful of tickets left, now’s the moment to book this truly special experience.
🎟 Come and welcome the longest day with us
Click the link to book https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/153958
(photo two people sitting on a bench watch the sunrise)
image credit RSPB Ben Hall

Join us on our Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walks, where as the light fades, the heath comes alive…Bats flicker ov...
14/06/2026

Join us on our Night Wildlife and Nightjar Guided Walks, where as the light fades, the heath comes alive…
Bats flicker overhead, birds call in the distance, and nightjars begin to churr – it’s pure magic 💫
We still have tickets available for walks in July and early August. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable “wow” moment in nature – click the link to book your place.
🎫https://events.rspb.org.uk/arne
(photo deer on a hilltop at sunset)
image credit Bev Lagden

If you are planning a visit and looking for a flat, accessible trail, our Silver Birch Trail is a great choice.Located c...
14/06/2026

If you are planning a visit and looking for a flat, accessible trail, our Silver Birch Trail is a great choice.
Located close to our accessible parking area, this beautiful woodland path offers a gentle, level stroll, with benches along the way where you can pause, rest, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
For more information, please speak to one of our volunteers in the information area in the café garden – they will be happy to help.
If you are planning a visit please click the link to our webpage for more information
https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/arne

With just one week now to Summer Solstice Guided walk at RSPB Arne why not book a ticket and enjoy the start of summer ...
14/06/2026

With just one week now to Summer Solstice Guided walk at RSPB Arne why not book a ticket and enjoy the start of summer in an amazing location. As the sun rises over Poole Harbour, the landscape glows with soft golden light. It is a moment to enjoy a peaceful, sensory experience in nature.
Spaces are limited and we have a few tickets remaining.
Click the link to book your space: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/153958
(photo a group of people walking at sunrise)
image credit Roz Aldred

On our Nature At Night - Sunset Family Guided Walks at RSPB Arne watch the sky transform at sunset… then step into the n...
13/06/2026

On our Nature At Night - Sunset Family Guided Walks at RSPB Arne watch the sky transform at sunset… then step into the night.
Our guided family walks take you through woodland, heathland and shoreline as darkness falls – a magical experience for all ages. You will learn top facts from our guides as you walk. Did you know moths are🦋 Night pollinators
They play a vital role in pollination, helping plants thrive overnight 🌸
Bring your curiosity (and maybe a torch)! 🔦
📅 7 & 21 August | 7:30–9pm
7 August https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/158648
21 August https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/158670
(photo Feathered Thorn moth on leaves on a woodland floor)
image credit Luke Philips

Would you like to walk at RSPB Arne with one of the UK’s leading wildlife voices? David Lindo THE URBAN BIRDER is an aw...
13/06/2026

Would you like to walk at RSPB Arne with one of the UK’s leading wildlife voices? David Lindo THE URBAN BIRDER is an award-winning broadcaster, writer and regular contributor to The RSPB Magazine. He will be exploring RSPB Arne on a guided walk on Friday 17 July and you can explore the reserve alongside him.
Whether you are a nature enthusiast or simply just love nature, this is a chance to see the reserve through expert eyes 💚
📅 17 July
Click the link to book your space, tickets are limited https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/167214
(photo a man looking through binoculars in an urban landscape)
image credit Robin Sinha

The warden team have been hard at work over the past month, carrying out repairs and improvements across the reserve – i...
13/06/2026

The warden team have been hard at work over the past month, carrying out repairs and improvements across the reserve – including the Curlew screen, the harbour viewpoint steps, and giving the Dragonfly Pond path a recent makeover.
The refreshed path looks fantastic – a huge thank you to the team for all their effort!
At this time of year, Dragonfly Pond is a wonderful spot to pause a while. Keep an eye out for dragonflies skimming across the water, especially on warm, still days.
If you’re planning a visit to the reserve, it’s well worth adding this peaceful corner to your list of places to explore.
To plan your visit click the link to our webpage for more visitor information 🙂https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/arne
(photo 1 path with new stone laid in a natural landscape 2 Path in a natural landscape 3 Four Spot Chaser Dragonfly
image credits 1 & 2 The Arne team 3 RSPB/Georgina Brookes

If you’re planning a visit to RSPB Arne this August, why not join one of our Osprey and Heathland Bird Guided Walks for ...
12/06/2026

If you’re planning a visit to RSPB Arne this August, why not join one of our Osprey and Heathland Bird Guided Walks for a fabulous morning of wildlife watching?
Watch ospreys as they pause to fish in Poole Harbour before continuing their incredible migration south.
Our expert guides will help you spot them and share their amazing story, including the success of the Birds of Poole Harbour reintroduction programme.
📍 Book your guided walk today.
Click the link to book - https://events.rspb.org.uk/arne
(photos 1 Osprey flying over a natural landscape with trees in the background. 2 Heathland landscape with water and hills in the background)
image credits 1 RSPB Ben Andrew 2 Roz Aldred

🌿 Up Close to Nature at RSPB Arne 🌿We are launching our brand new weekly series, where the team will share their top wil...
12/06/2026

🌿 Up Close to Nature at RSPB Arne 🌿
We are launching our brand new weekly series, where the team will share their top wildlife highlights them around the reserve. There is always something amazing waiting to be discovered!
✨ In the spotlight this week… the Buff-tip moth! ✨
A true master of camouflage, this fascinating moth looks just like a broken silver birch twig when it’s resting – making it incredibly easy to miss unless you know what to look for.
👀 Why not come and see if you can spot one for yourself?
Take a wander through our woodland trails, keep an eye on silver birch trees, and see what’s hiding in plain sight.
Every visit is different, and you never know what you might find.
📍 Plan your visit today and get closer to nature at RSPB Arne

Why the Summer Solstice walk at RSPB Arne is so special🌿 Imagine this… The longest day of the year.The soft glow of sunr...
12/06/2026

Why the Summer Solstice walk at RSPB Arne is so special
🌿 Imagine this… The longest day of the year.
The soft glow of sunrise over the harbour.
The sound of birds celebrating the dawn all around you.
This is what awaits you on our Summer Solstice Walk 🌅
With just a handful of tickets left, now’s the moment to book this truly special experience.
🎟 Come and welcome the longest day with us.
Click the link to book it's well worth setting your alarm clock for!
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/153958
(photo sunrise over a shoreline landscape with a warm sunny glow)
image credit Roz Aldred

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