About Us
Welcome to the Dorset Raptor Study Group
Through research, monitoring, and conservation, we aim to ensure the survival and well-being of these raptors in their natural habitats. Our work is focussed within the southern and largely rural county of Dorset, in the UK.
All about us
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Our Mission
Read about why DRSG is dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding and protection of birds of prey and owls throughout Dorset.
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Our Story
Learn about our how we began as a small team of skilled field researchers with a shared interest in helping and studying some truly remarkable species.
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Education
Helping people learn about the wildlife around them, we share stories, live-stream nest cameras and talk to TV about the work we do.
Innovating in the field of raptor research
Our Story
Beginning as a small team of skilled field researchers with a shared interest in helping and studying raptors in Dorset, since 2017 we now deploy advanced tech at nest sites to allow us to study in great detail the nesting ecology of rare raptor species like the Eurasian Hobby.
Working to understand and protect of birds of prey and owls throughout Dorset, our monitoring work gathers data and helps with the conservation of some truly remarkable species.
Through research, monitoring, and conservation, we aim to ensure the survival and well-being of these raptors in their natural habitats. Our work is focussed within the southern and largely rural county of Dorset, in the UK.
“FE whole heartedly value the dedication and professionalism that DRSG bring to our species conservation efforts for the wide variety of raptors that use our woodlands in South Dorset.”
— Mark Warn BEM, Wildlife Ranger & Landscape Recovery Manager
Our Mission
The Dorset Raptor Study Group (DRSG) is dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding and protection of birds of prey and owls throughout Dorset. Several commonly known species are experiencing noticeable declines, while others are showing signs of growth. Through our research, we track these changes and contribute to the conservation of these remarkable birds.
Sharing our passion
We talk about the special wildlife here in Dorset to all who will listen! TV shows allow us to reach a wider audience as we help raise awareness of the value of nature to our lives and in our community.
Working in partnership
Key to our work are great relationships with the people who work the land. Working alongside land managers and owners like Forestry England enables us to access special areas and also to input our research to better assist data as part of wider management plans.
Unique live streaming cameras
Our research
Amongst our research we are carrying out colour ringing studies and detailed analysis of the prey items brought in to Hobby nests across different habitats and years using innovative camera solutions. We look forward to the next stages of our research and we look forward to sharing the results with you.
Working with volunteers
As a small team, we welcome help from others and teamwork is often the best way forward. Sometimes this is assistance with monitoring or simply reports of sightings. We also team up with the Dorset Forest’s Wareham Wood Volunteers - you can find out more about them below.
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Support Us
Looking to support our work on raptors in Dorset? Donate today to help the work on some truly remarkable species.