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A wealth of wildlife in a beautiful setting. News, sightings and events from nature reserve and neighbouring RSPB reserves. Posts by the Arne team.

13/11/2026

🐦🎄 Robin's Road to Christmas - Get Crafty! 🎄🐦
Our robins have discovered one of the festive favourites waiting for you at Pull a Pine... our Christmas craft area! ✨
Take a look at this wooden disc before and after a little festive creativity. When you visit, you can decorate your own wooden tree discs to create a unique Christmas keepsake to take home and hang on your tree. 🎨🌲
Best of all, it's included in your ticket price, along with plenty of festive fun throughout the weekend.
Will your decoration be traditional, colourful, sparkly... or completely unique? We would love to see your creations!
🎄 Dorset Christmas Pull a Pine 📅 28 & 29 November 📍 RSPB Arne
Please note: The route includes a hill at the start of the path to the event and some slopes, so a moderate level of fitness is recommended.
💚 Make festive memories, help nature and start your Christmas with friends and family at RSPB Arne!
🎟️ Don't miss out - book today
Saturday 28 November https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/174961
Sunday 29 November https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/175063
Book your tickets and start making Christmas memories with us. ❤️

13/11/2026

🌟Welcome the winter solstice with us on the shortest day of the year🌟
Experience the sun rise and witness dawn break over Poole Harbour, while all around you nature wakes up🐦😍
RSPB Arne - Monday 21st December - 7.30 - 9.30am
Booking essential please: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/177999
(Photo: sun rising into orange sky with bare winter trees in front)
Photo credit: RSPB - Ben Andrew

12/11/2026

📣Last chance to get tickets for our Biofluorescence Experience in Nature event tomorrow evening: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/178831
🔦See nature in a whole new light at RSPB Arne‼️🤩
(Photo: purple glowing Candlesnuff fungi, with bright glowing tips)
Photo credit: RSPB - Leonard

12/11/2026

Species Spotlight: Woodlark 🐦
Have you ever heard a woodlark singing? Its beautiful, flute-like song is one of the sounds that makes heathland so special. 💚
RSPB Arne's heathland provides an important home for them. They nest on the ground amongst low vegetation, making them particularly vulnerable to habitat loss. Without careful management, young pine trees can gradually take over the heathland, changing this rare landscape and making it less suitable for species like the woodlark. 🎄 By taking part in this years Dorset Christmas Festival - Pull a Pine, you are helping us remove young pines from the heath, keeping this special landscape open for wildlife and giving species like the woodlark a better chance to thrive.
Join us on 28 & 29 November for a festive day out where every tree cut helps nature.
🎟️ Book your tickets today and help protect Dorset's precious heathland while finding the perfect Christmas tree.
Please note: The route includes a hill at the start of the path to the event and some slopes, so a moderate level of fitness is recommended.
🎄 Book now and join us for a wonderfully different Dorset Christmas tradition.
Saturday 28 https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/174961
Sunday 29 https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/175063

(photos of Woodlark)
image credit RSPB Ben Andrew

12/11/2026

Hire a Tramper at RSPB Arne and explore the nature reserve with family and friends🥰
🍂All our nature trails are Tramper friendly, as is the cafe garden and shop terrace.
🍂Reserve a tramper before you visit, or take a chance on the day.
🍂Go to https://events.rspb.org.uk/arne for more details and ask our friendly welcome team when you arrive.
(Photo: off-road mobility scooter parked next to a bench on the reserve)
Photo credit: RSPB - Simon Bridges

12/11/2026

🐦 Robin's Road to Christmas - Sign Writing Duty! 🎄🖌️
Christmas doesn't just happen overnight... there's a lot of preparation behind the scenes! This week, Robin joined our fabulous volunteer Katie to help get the Pull a Pine signs ready for the Dorset Christmas Festival. Armed with paint pens and plenty of enthusiasm, Robin was keen to make sure visitors can find their way to all the festive fun. ❤️
So, when you are following the signs around Pull a Pine on 28 & 29 November, spare a thought for the Robin's and Katie and all the hard work that goes into preparing for the big weekend.
Please note: The Pull a Pine route includes a hill at the start of the path to the event and some slopes, so a moderate level of fitness is recommended.
🎄 Book now and join us for a wonderfully different Dorset Christmas tradition.
Saturday 28 https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/174961
Sunday 29 https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/175063

11/11/2026

🎄✨ More than just a Christmas tree... 🎄
RSPB Arne's Dorset Christmas Festival -Pull a Pine is all about making memories. Wrap up warm, pull on your wellies, enjoy a walk through the heathland, choose your family's Christmas tree, listen to live music and warm up afterwards with festive food and hot drinks in our café tent. It's become a Christmas tradition for so many families and we would love you to be part of it this year.
Bring the family and friends for a festive day out helping nature at the same time!
🌲 Cut your own Christmas tree and help protect rare heathland wildlife
🎶 Enjoy live festive music ☕ Warm up in our café tent on the heath with festive food and treats
Your ticket includes: ✅ Parking ✅ Entry to the event and reserve for the day
✅ A Christmas tree(s) to cut and take home ✅ 15% off RSPB binoculars and general stock in our shop - perfect for Christmas presents! (this does not include binoculars or telescopes).
Every tree removed helps create space for the rare wildlife that depends on Arne's precious heathland, so you will be making a real difference for nature while creating magical Christmas memories.
Please note: The route includes a hill at the start of the path to the event and some slopes, so a moderate level of fitness is recommended.
📅 Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 November ⏰ 10am–3pm
🎟️ Book your tickets now!
Saturday 28 November https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/174961
Sunday 29 November https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/175063
image credits RSPB/Terry Bagley

11/11/2026

Last minute tickets available for tomorrows Autumn Sunset guided walk at RSPB Arne‼️
Listen out for our nocturnal nature as you watch the stunning sunset 🦆🦉🦌
3.30pm 12th Nov - Booking essential please: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/179200
(Photo: yellow sun rays over heathland at Arne)
Photo credit: RSPB - Annabel Sharpe

11/11/2026

Make time to get together this December.
The festive season is often the busiest time of year, which makes it the perfect excuse to slow down and spend quality time with the people who matter most.
Whether you're gathering friends, family, colleagues or a community group, our bespoke guided walks offer a memorable way to experience Arne together.
Join one of our knowledgeable guides and explore winter wildlife, breath-taking landscapes and hidden corners of the reserve. From keen birdwatchers to first-time visitors, every walk is tailored to your interests and pace.
With a range of guided walk options available throughout December, there's plenty of opportunity to find a date that works for you.
All you need to do is gather your group. We'll take care of the rest. Visit: https://events.rspb.org.uk/arne

(photo Snowy tracks on woodland path)
image credit Ian Barthorpe

11/11/2026

Pull a Pine is the perfect time to do your Christmas shopping! Once you've chosen your pine tree, join us in the shop to get a bargain or two. You get 15% off our fantastic gift range when you show your wristband during the event.

Address

Arne Road
Wareham
BH205BJ

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01929 553360

Website

http://www.rspb.org.uk/arne

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