Discover RSPB Arne

Discover Arne Nature Reserve

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Visit Arne to track down some of the amazing wildlife to be found here and see how the RSPB at Arne are working hard to give it a home.

Arne remains one of the few places in the UK where all six of the UK's native reptiles can be found. Situated on Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area of Natural Beauty, it's a stunning landscape which consists of dramatic open heathland and ancient oak woodland.

RSPB Arne is one of the best places to spot the Dartford warbler, especially during Spring when they will be busy nesting.

Spoonbills, merlin, sika deer, Dartford warblers; who knows what you might spot? 

Keep an eye to the sky too, osprey heading south will often call in at Arne to fish in the harbour.

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Opening (9 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2024)
Arne Road
Arne
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5BJ
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Tel01929 553360

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