Arne RSPB reserve, Nature reserve in Purbeck, United Kingdom.
The reserve extends across 565 hectares of ancient oak woodland, salt marshes, mudflats, and heathland along the southern bank of Poole Harbour.
The village of Arne, situated within the reserve, underwent military occupation during World War Two and never regained its previous population levels.
The site regularly features on BBC nature programs, including Springwatch, Autumnwatch, and Winterwatch, documenting seasonal changes in wildlife patterns.
Seven marked walking trails traverse the reserve, with bird observation points positioned strategically along Poole Harbour for optimal wildlife viewing.
The reserve houses all six native British reptile species and maintains a population of 500 sika deer that descended from Victorian-era park escapees.
Location: Purbeck
Phone: +441929553360
Email: arne@rspb.org.uk
Website: https://rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/arne
GPS coordinates: 50.68300,-2.04000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:57
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