Species
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The aim of this section is to:
- Provide information about a specific species of animal or plant that can be found in Dorset
These aims are achieved by:
- Providing a primary species photograph that is used in a variety of places as an 'icon' or link for the species
- Providing a short statement of the species status in Dorset
- Providing a 'blog' article written by the Nature of Dorset about the species (not 00% coverage!)
- Providing further photographs, a distribution map, record analysis charts and listings of records where available
This section can be used for:
- Accessing detailed information about a particular species of animal or plant
- Helping with identification by reference to various photographs of the species
- Reviewing the general distribution of this species across Dorset
- Finding the best places to see this species in Dorset
- Establishing what time of year is best for seeing this species in Dorset
- Monitoring trends in population levels and behaviour of this species in Dorset
- Increasing ones general knowledge of this species within Dorset
From the home page you can:
- Access detailed information about the species by clicking/tapping one of the provided thumbnails (see below)
- See other species in the same family or logical group for comparative purposes