January 13, 2026
Lulworth’s Wildlife
Lulworth is a haven for wildlife. The diverse and rich biodiversity brings a range of different birds, flora, fauna, insects and more.
This area is home to 25 types of bird, 32 different types of butterflies and over 100 different types of flower and plants.
The Lulworth Skipper was first discovered in Lulworth, Dorset in 1832. It is one of our smallest butterflies and can be distinguished by its pale orange colouring, whereas the males have darker-brown, coloured wings. Conservation efforts are ongoing to ensure their environment is protected and their population remains stable.
Lulworth Cove and the surrounds are home to rare orchids that grow in the chalk grasslands, including the Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes.) The plant is slender and grows to around 20cm in the UK. The petals are greenish yellow sometimes marked with reddish-brown. The lip is dark reddish-brown and velvety in appearance.
