RSPBSouthWilts

RSPBSouthWilts We actively support the work of the RSPB in South Wiltshire and involve RSPB members and the wider public in the Society's aims. Details are all on our website.

We have about 500 Local Group members from all over south Wiltshire and parts of Hampshire and Dorset. RSPB South Wiltshire Local Group actively supports the work of the RSPB in South Wiltshire and involves RSPB members and the wider public in the Society's aims: Giving Nature a Home. Some of our monthly Indoor meetings are on Zoom and open to all our members and their family and friends and anyone else with an interest in our group. We have at least 2 field trips a month ranging from gentle local walks to more distant locations, some by minibus. We have regular conservation sessions at RSPB Garston Wood, near Sixpenny Handley throughout the winter (on Wednesdays and Sundays). Volunteers work alongside friendly and knowledgeable RSPB staff to coppice hazel, maintain, widen and improve the ridesides for butterflies and other wildlife. Staff ensure all Covid 19 protocols are followed to keep volunteers safe. Details of dates are on our website for each winter season. Our volunteers also help on various tasks at RSPB Winterbourne Downs near Newton Tony. We've done collecting wildflower seeds from the surrounding area, sowing those seeds and planting tiny plant plugs of important butterfly foodplants in the reversion meadows and on new chalk butterfly banks, coppicing, replacing the carpark fencing – all great fun and so important to help the reserve get better and better and brilliant for wildlife. So, if you would like to have fun and meet like minded people then check out our website and contact us and help make a difference for birds and other wildlife. All RSPB members are welcome to join our Local Group – for FREE – a bargain!

Beaver dam at Blashford Lakes!! YAY!
09/10/2026

Beaver dam at Blashford Lakes!! YAY!

What an exciting find! 😮

🦫 Last month, Pete, Assistant Reserves Officer, found this beaver dam at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve.

🗓️ Back in May, beavers were spotted at Blashford for the first time but had since moved on. This dam is a clear sign that they've been back since!

🎉 The sighting marks an exciting moment for the reserve and highlights the importance of its rich network of lakes, wetlands and waterways.

⚠️ While this is an exciting and significant recording, we ask everyone to remember that beavers are wild animals. If you're visiting the reserve or surrounding area, please enjoy wildlife responsibly by keeping a safe distance, avoiding disturbance, and remembering that dogs are not permitted on the reserve.

Cuckoo Bean is well on his way!
04/10/2026

Cuckoo Bean is well on his way!

Cuckoo Bean is continuing to migrate south 🌎 Will his next move see him progressing into the lush jungles of Democratic Republic of Congo?

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Arne Moors has had its sea wall breached and is looking fabulous! No public access YET, but plenty of wildlife.
03/10/2026

Arne Moors has had its sea wall breached and is looking fabulous! No public access YET, but plenty of wildlife.

Great to take out the team from Arne Moors around the harbour today to see the results of their hard work. The sea walls have now been breached in the last week and the site looks terrific, with water across the area. Already birds are finding it with 5 Great White Egret feeding, Glossy Ibis flying over, up to 8 Marsh Harrier hunting and lots of waders and waterfowl. It'll be really exciting to see what else turns up over the next few months from the bird boats, where we have a great view of the new developments! Massive well done to the teams at RSPB, Natural England, Environment Agency and Kier for getting to this stage on this landscape recovery project. Please note that the site currently has no public access and the only ways to view the Moors is from our Birds of Poole Harbour boat trips or via the Hydes Heath path at RSPB Arne.

03/10/2026

A new boat cruise from Birds of Poole Harbour! Sounds excellent!

Keep your eyes peeled!
29/09/2026

Keep your eyes peeled!

A significant movement of Northern Nutcracker is taking place in Scandinavia this autumn.

Fantastic results at RSPB Winterbourne Down!
22/09/2026

Fantastic results at RSPB Winterbourne Down!

More than 100 Eurasian Stone-curlews have fledged at Winterbourne Downs RSPB since a former arable and sheep farm was transformed to create a landscape-scale safe haven for the species.

More rewilding! YAY!
15/09/2026

More rewilding! YAY!

The 3,035-ha estate is being transformed from a grouse-shooting and sheep-farming landscape, with Golden Eagle, Eurasian Curlew, Black Grouse and Eurasian Beaver among the species targeted for recovery.

A possible new breeding Osprey for next year?
09/09/2026

A possible new breeding Osprey for next year?

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