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On this short break we will explore some of Dorset’s best nature reserves from a delightful, country inn in the heart of the county. Early summer is an ideal time to enjoy the wildlife of the ‘Jurassic Coast’ and its hinterland and on our first afternoon we will look for breeding seabirds, raptors and Ravens before heading to a purpose-built hide for some Badger-watching. We will visit heathland to look for Sand Lizard and the very rare Smooth Snake, as well as birds such as Dartford Warbler and Hobby. At Radipole Lake Marsh Harriers, and numerous breeding warblers including Cetti’s Warbler, will be among the species we will hope to find before heading to Lodmoor and Portland Bill. Finally, we will visit selected beaches along the Jurassic Coast which bear witness to the area’s special 185 million-year-old natural history.

View nesting seabird colonies at Durlston Cliffs
Badger-watching 
Look for all 6 of Britain’s reptile species 
Listen for Nightjars & Noctule Bats at dusk
See the south-west’s largest breeding colony of Common Terns at Lodmoor
Look for Manx & Balearic Shearwaters at Portland Bill, plus skuas & auks
Visit the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site
Led by an expert naturalist

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On our first afternoon we will visit Radipole Lake and look for the Marsh Harriers and numerous warblers that breed in its reedbeds, including the Cetti’s Warbler with its loud, explosive song. Around the corner at Lodmoor we'll find the south-west’s largest breeding colony of Common Terns.
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One evening we will go in search of badgers, perhaps utilising one of the nearby, purpose built hides.
Finally, we will visit Portland Bill where we will scan for such seabirds as Manx and Balearic Shearwater, skuas and auks, and look for late spring migrants on the headland.  
 
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The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!
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Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
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• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
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Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!
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The Best of Dorset's Wildlife

Tour Code: GBR45

A 4-day appreciation of one of Britain's most scenic and interesting widlife counties.

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Highlights

• View nesting seabird colonies at Durlston Cliffs
• Badger-watching 
• Look for all 6 of Britain’s reptile species 
• Listen for Nightjars & Noctule Bats at dusk
• See the south-west’s largest breeding colony of Common Terns at Lodmoor
• Look for Manx & Balearic Shearwaters at Portland Bill, plus skuas & auks
• Visit the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site
• Led by an expert naturalist

Summary

On this short wildlife break we will explore some of Dorset’s best nature reserves and enjoy its beautiful rolling countryside from the perfect, centrally positioned base, near Dorchester. Dorset's enviable variety of special habitats offers a wealth of natural history, and there's no better time to enjoy this than in the early summer.

On our first afternoon we will visit Radipole Lake and look for the Marsh Harriers and numerous warblers that breed in its reedbeds, including the Cetti’s Warbler with its loud, explosive song. Around the corner at Lodmoor we'll find the south-west’s largest breeding colony of Common Terns.

On our second day we will visit Durlston Cliffs to view one of England's most southerly seabird colonies, and look for breeding Peregrines and Ravens. We will then move on to the Purbeck heaths, which is home to all six of Britain's reptile species, including the stunning, jewel-green Sand Lizard and the very rare Smooth Snake. We'll also look for Dartford Warblers amongst the gorse and Hobbies as they hawk for dragonflies overhead; then, as dusk approaches, the sound of ‘churring’ Nightjars will permeate the evening air as Noctule Bats take to the wing.

The next day we will head for the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site that stretches from Orcombe Point in Devon to Old Harry Rocks in Dorset and tells the story of the region's past 185 million years. Here, beneath our feet, lie the clues to a natural history of a past world, from ammonites to belemnites, sea dragons to dinosaurs, and we will take great delight in exploring a coast line that offers a window into the wonders of the past.

One evening we will go in search of badgers, perhaps utilising one of the nearby, purpose built hides.

Finally, we will visit Portland Bill where we will scan for such seabirds as Manx and Balearic Shearwater, skuas and auks, and look for late spring migrants on the headland.  

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Outline Itinerary

Day

1

RSPB Radipole Lake and RSPB Lodmoor Reserve

Day

2

Durlston and heaths

Day

3

Jurassic Coast

Day

4

Portland and Chesil Beach

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Food

All meals are included in the price except lunches.

Accommodation

We will be staying in a lovely, local hotel near Dorchester.

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2027

Tue 1st - Fri 4th Jun

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Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

• The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
• Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
• Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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