Common Blue Butterfly (polyommatus icarus) The male of the species has pale blue wings with grey undersides. The female, on the other hand, has brown wings with orange markings. The Common blue can be found throughout the Isle of Purbeck as well as the rest of the UK, between the months of May and October, usually basking in the warm sunshine, in areas such as grassland, heaths, woodland clearings and meadows.
Kingfisher (alcedo atthis) Kingfishers are small bright blue and orange birds that reside near slow moving rivers and lakes. Growing to about 6.5 inches, Kingfishers are usually seen perching next to rivers, or flying rapidly across the surface of the water hunting for fish. They can be seen all year round on the Isle of Purbeck as well as in the rest of the UK. They can usually be found near rivers and streams. The staple diet of the Kingfisher is fish and various insects.
Purbeck has a wealth of wildlife few other places in Britain can match. This DVD takes you on a journey of discovery, uncovering the delights of this enchanted corner of England. From the heathland home of the Dartford Warblers, Hobbies and rare reptiles to sheer sea cliffs, the haunt of Peregrines and numerous sea-birds.Over open downlands, where orchids and blue butterflies abound, to the rivers and and wetlands inhabited by Kingfishers, Curlews and Dragonflies... This DVD has it all and much more.
Located in the south eastern corner of Dorset, Purbeck is roughly 60 sq. miles of land that is surrounded on almost all sides by water. The coastline of Purbeck is part of Doret's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and includes some breathatking scenery. The word "Purbeck" is actually a saxon word that translates as "beak-shaped ridge which is home to bittern or snipe". Purbeck compromises of Poole Harbour, including Brownsea Island which is part of Studland and therefore part of Purbeck. The harbour links to the English Channel at Sandbanks. To the south you find Studland Bay, Swanage Bay, and Peveril Point. To the west there is Durlston Bay, Anvil Point and the Lighthouse, while to the south you can find St. Aldhelms Head. A swing north and west further along the coast takes you past Chapmans Pool. Next is Kimmeridge, overlooked by Clavells Tower. Another mile away is the village of Tyneham which has lain abandoned since the war. Close by is Worbarrow Bay, just short of Lulworth and close to the tank firing ranges, where a swing inland takes you to Luckford Lake which is presumed to be the western boundary to Purbeck leaving most of Lulworth to the west. Further north at West Holme you join with the River Frome which meanders easterly, passing the ancient town of Wareham to flow into Poole Harbour.
Corfe Castle panoramic print available
Purbeck Greeting Cards available
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Peregrine Falcon (falco peregrinus) Growing up to a size of 18 inches with a wingspan of 37 inches the male Peregrine Falcon is a large powerful bird with the female being even larger by about 15%. Both have a grey back, crown and tail, with white cheeks and under parts. Peregrine Falcons can be seen within the Isle of Purbeck all year round, although usually, only around rocky sea cliffs near Durlston Bay, Anvil Point, St. Aldhelms Head and Chapmans Pool.
Red Squirrel (sciurus vulgaris) is now a very rare sight, with one of its last strongholds being Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour. They have declined in numbers in recent decades, largely due to the presence of the larger Grey Squirrel. The Red Squirrel grows to a size of around 8 inches with its bushy tale measuring almost another 7 inches. Its coat is usually a chestnut red although its thicker winter coat is a paler brown and includes the characteristic ear tufts, which are absent from the Grey Squirrel. Seeds from pinecones and hazelnuts form the basis of the Red Squirrel’s diet, along with other foods including berries, fungi and sometimes, insects.