Pony grazing at #RSPBArne in the #PurbeckHeathsGrazingUnit #PurbeckHeathsNNR. Extensive grazing by cattle, ponies and pigs helps maintain the mosaic of habitats that support a multitude of scarce and threatened species.

Dorset Open Land (Number 2) Anti-social Behaviour Related Public Spaces Protection Order 2025 - Dorset Council - Citizen Space Find and participate in activities run by Dorset Council

This is an important consultation from Dorset Council which proposes a ban on fires (e.g. #BBQs) on open countryside in a number of places including the #PurbeckHeathsNNR enforceable through a £100 fine #RememberWarehamForest
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consultation.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/c-e/olpspo/

Fab pm birding around Hartland #PurbeckHeathsNNR 400+ Avocets in front of Middlebere hide and a fly by Marsh Harrier, then across to watch the ringtail Hen Harrier quartering before dropping into roost, rounded off by a Woodcock in the gloom. @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @harbourbirds.bsky.social

Rounded the day off nicely with 2 female Marsh Harriers on Arne Moors (from Slepe Heath) and a Merlin and absolutely gorgeous ringtail Hen Harrier at Hartland Moor #PurbeckHeathsNNR