Wildlife Wildlife blog Two by two It is as if Noah had finished the Ark after a very wet December and put out the call: we have had two barn owls, two otters and also two herons on the pond. The pair of owls is pleasing sight after all the effort put into repairing the barn. The two otters are a male and a female. Whilst otters have an extensive range of roughly 10 miles, the fresh spraint on the river bank is a promising sign. The herons are a bonus and show that the pond is relatively healthy; however, they have to compete with a kingfisher. We intend to do a bit of management work around the pond to let some light into it to improve it further. Other plans include some hedge laying, tree planting, making bird and bat boxes and installing them. But of course, this is all subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Andy FaleDorset Wildlife Monitor and Volunteer Manager Thanks to Alan Wicks Photography for the beautiful images. Donate to help our monitors Please select a donation amount (required) £5 Is the approximate cost per pair of gloves. We like every volunteer to wear gloves and we have nearly 100 volunteers. £15 Is the cost for one pair of Loppers, and we need 35 pairs! £25 Is the cost of a heavy duty bow saw, perfect for low hanging branches. Other Donate