Arne RSPB reserve

About this reserve

Explore the heathland, woodland, mudflats, and wetland to see wildlife such as Spoonbills and Dartford Warblers, before refuelling in the Café. Join us for guided wildlife walks and other events throughout the year with our large events programme. ? ? Pack a picnic not a BBQ In warm and dry weather, the risk of wildfire is high. Please do not light BBQs and make sure to dispose of any rubbish as these can be a fire hazard in hot and dry environments. Smoking is not allowed on RSPB Dorset nature reserves. Please be advised that there may be alternative opening for the cafe and shop, so please do check before travelling to the reserve. Arne is not only a brilliant Dorset bird watching spot, it’s also one of the few remaining places where all six of the UK’s native reptiles can be found. Situated on Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, landscapes don’t get much more breathtaking than Arne. It’s a rich patchwork of habitats, home to a huge array of wildlife. Explore wide-open heathlands where reptiles roam, as well as ancient oak woodland humming with bird song, farm fields where Sika Deer stags rut and wetlands where Spoonbills wade. Still want more? How discovering wading birds among the mudflats, watching Dartford Warblers darting in the scrub, and spotting seals from the shoreline. We carefully manage Arne's unique mix of habitats to create the ideal conditions for wildlife to thrive. As a threatened habitat in the UK, our lowland heath is of particular importance and many rare birds including Dartford Warblers, Woodlarks and Nightjars…

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