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 of 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
One of the first young Hobbies in the DRSG colour ringing scheme.
October 2026
With Hobbies heading south on migration, we look to our data and plans for 2027. We’ve just launched a new page featuring early Colour Ring data with mini Bio’s for some of the birds involved. Thanks to all for your support throughout the year and don’t forget to have a look at our gorgeous organic cotton merch.
Live Hobby nest cam
Hobbies live-streamed for 5th year in row
Welcome to Dorset’s live Eurasian Hobby nest camera, brought to you by Wildlife Windows and Dorset Raptor Study Group.
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
Engaging communities and connecting with the wildlife around them, we share stories, live-stream nest cameras and talk to TV about the work we do.
DRSG organic cotton clothing
Shop sustainably and support conservation
We have teamed up with Teemill to bring you the great new DRSG collection. 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.
Dramatic news from last season
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.
Volunteering opportunies
Interested in raptors and have good ID skills? Have a question? Or just want to find out more? Drop us a line to say hi and see how you could help us!
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.