Welcome to
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.”
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.
News from 2025
Learn about a dramatic summer season of wild nature in videos and blogs about our work on the wonderful, wild raptors of Dorset.
conservation/research
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Monitoring and research
Learn about our work in the field and how the data we gather adds to the research on rare raptor species.
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Communicating conservation
Communication is key to conservation, sharing stories and data about the amazing birds we study.
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The species we study
We monitor many rare and more familiar species, with a strong research focus on Eurasian Hobby.
About Us
Each year our monitoring work gathers data and helps with the conservation of some truly remarkable species. Find out about our aims, methods and motivations, and how our work helps the conservation of these amazing birds.
Support Us
Looking to support our work on raptors in Dorset? Donate today to help the work on some truly remarkable species.
Report a sighting
We welcome all sightings of Hobby in Dorset, especially those with a colour ring. Please contact us to find out about your sighting.
Injured raptors & Wildlife Advice
We only assist in exceptional cases so here are some great links to help you find the right person.
Shopping sustainably
We have teamed up with Teemill to bring you the great new DRSG Store! Full of sustainably sourced organic cotton clothing plus a few other cool things, there is a hassle free returns & exchanges policy on all of our products.
