Friday 26 July, 2024 Despite yesterday’s rain, last night’s Glowworm Walk was a success. Whilst 19 glowing females flightless w... by Pau Jones
Thursday 25th July 2024 Despite the dull grey sky and seas, wonderful to be walking along the clifftops this morning. Perched on the rock a Gr... by Katie Black
Wednesday 24th July 2024 Off into the woods this morning, the sun causing the water in Durlston Bay to sparkle beautifully, silver and gold. Fl... by Katie Black
Tuesday 23rd July 2024 Floating across the dull damp grey sky was a Kestrel, stopping to hover amazingly in mid-air as I watched, the tail ro... by Katie Black
Monday 22 July, 2023 The first week of the school “summer” holidays so of course its raining. A constant drizzly accompanied by... by Hannah Hastings
Sunday 21st July 2024 Bright and sunny as I took a patrol through the meadows, which are full of wildflowers and grasses. Fluttering through... by Katie Black
Saturday 20th July 2024 The morning patrol began in sunshine, so a wander along the cliffs was called for, there a single Fulmar was circling ... by Katie Black
Friday 19th July, 2024 I observed what past volunteer & staff member Ralph described as a “tonsure” resembling ring of petals... by Paul Jones
Thursday 18 July, 2024 Apologies for the late diary this morning, we were without power all morning as SSE did some maintenance work. Now to ... by Hannah Hastings
Wednesday 17th July 2024 A bright blue sky welcomed my early start, as I strolled around the National Nature Reserve I was struck how quiet it ... by Katie Black
Tuesday 16th July, 2024 Another gloomy morning with a cool breeze under dark clouds. But a glimmer of sunlight appears through the emergent Bl... by Ben Holley
Monday 15th July, 2024 A cooler grey start to the day. I grab my jacket as I step out under dark clouds and with a feeling that it’s ab... by Ben Holley
Sunday 14 July, 2024 A sunny morning stretches across the park, heading down light house road, I’m on a mission to make sure the cows... by Hannah Hastings
Saturday 13 July, 2024 I was looking forward to my patrol having been off for many days. It started well with good weather. Tall mustard-colo... by Pau Jones
Thursday 12 July, 2024 An overcast morning though still pleasantly warm. I head out through south field, dancing round a Bloody Nosed Beetle ... by Hannah Hastings
Thursday 11 July, 2024 A glorious sunny morning welcomes me to the park this morning. The droning noise of Bush Crickets hidden in the grassy... by Hannah Hastings
Wednesday 10th July, 2024 Beautiful blooms line the pathway to the Observation Point; the fluffy purple Spear Thistle flowerheads which crowns s... by Ben Holley
Tuesday 9th July 2024 As I started off towards the woods a Roe Deer was standing watching my movement, it chestnut back providing a bright s... by Katie Black
Monday 8th July 2024 The tinkling calling of a group of Goldfinches as they perched in the tops of the Sallow, as they fluttered their gold... by Katie Black
Sunday 7th July, 2024 The morning rain dissipates just as I arrive at Durlston. The park is left scattered with puddles and damp grass in it... by Ben Holley
Saturday 06 July, 2024 A breezy morning but bright and sunny after last nights rain. Heading through Skipworth field, the droning noise of Bu... by Hannah Hastings
Friday 5th July 2024 As the thick grey cloud drizzled water, I wandered off towards the cliff tops. Underfoot care required not to tread an... by Katie Black
Thursday 4th July, 2024 A bright and breezy start to the day, turning the meadows into a dancing, dazzling kaleidoscope of colour. Tall whit... by Ali Tuckey
Wednesday 3rd July 2024 The sight of a Kestrel as it hovered above the rough flower strewn meadow, raised the spirits, the amazing ability of ... by Katie Black
Tuesday 2nd July 2024 A lovely morning for a wander around Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve, as a Skylark took flight from the ... by Katie Black
Monday 01 July, 2024 A perfect morning for a walk round the park, warm but to warm with a gentle cooling breeze. Heading through the car pa... by Hannah Hastings
Sunday 30th June, 2024 As I covered a wedding, at 22:00 hours I stepped outside the castle with a Bat detector. This picked up the strongest ... by Pau Jones
Saturday 29th June, 2024 A glorious morning for our weekly parkrun – royal blue skies scuffed with high cirrus and a gentle north-westerl... by Ali Tuckey
Friday 28th June, 2024 A pleasantly breezy start to the day, with a westerly wind sending some dense shoals of greyish cloud rolling across t... by Ali Tuckey