Sightings from Around Dorset

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HornetThank you to Jane Adams from Corfe Mullen for sending in this picture of a hornet in her house!

Birch BoletesMany thanks to Jane Adams for these pictures of Autumn Fungi taken in Corfe Mullen.

Red Squirrel - David CrossThanks to David Cross for sending more images of wildlife from Brownsea Island

 

Goose Barnacle, Lepas hilli - Steve TrewhellaAnother usual find has turned up on the shores of Worbarrow Bay recently.

Avocet by David CrossThese images were taken by David Cross on Brownsea Island

Mauve Stinger, Pelagia noctiluca - Steve TrewhellaA number of jellyfish have been washing up in the reserve recently including the beautiful mauve stinger Pelagia noctiluca, a first for Dorset. 

Mantis ShrimpThis photo of mantis shrimps was taken from a smooth hound (a small shark) caught in Swanage Bay

Grey Heron - David CrossThis photo was taken by David Cross on the River Stour

Damselfly - David CrossThis image of a Demoiselle damselfly was taken by David Cross

Portuguese Man O'War - Steve TrewhellaSeveral Portuguese Man O' War, Physalia physalia have been found at Kimmeridge, adding to a current total of over 40 reports on the Dorset coast. 

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