Exploring
Wildlife
Close to areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Scientific Interest, our diverse region is host to a wide variety of wildlife.
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Otters
Otters have been spotted along the beautiful Stour Valley Way.Red Squirrels
Be enchanted by the red squirrels on a day out to Brown Sea Island.Wild Goats
There are even wild goats to be easily spotted at Cheddar Gorge.Nightingales
You might not see these shy visitors, but in the Spring you can hear nightingales at nearby Alners Gorse Reserve, and you can find rare butterflies and moths all summer long.Dolphins
You might be lucky enough to spot dolphins off the coastline at Portland Bill.Mute Swan Colony
You are sure to see flocks of swans at Abbotsbury Swannery near Chesil Beach. In the Springtime, you will see the baby cygnets too.