Autumnwatch

Have you been to Brownsea Island? Tell us about the wildlife you saw and send your pictures to dorset@bbc.co.uk

Matthew Moses
I love peacocks.Their colours are so beautiful and the boys faces are blue and have long tails and girls have short tails and have white or light brow

arnold babyborn
i love it

RUTH
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE PEACOCKS THAT WERE ON BROWNSEA, THEY WOULD EAT ANYTHING - YOU DARE NOT LEAVE PACKED LUNCH ABOUT THEY HAD EATEN IT!!!

Ryan
My Nan's family once lived on Brownsea island in the house by the quay. Her father worked therte as a carpenter. She spent many holidays in the fithties.

Sam
My dad and I went to Brownsea a year ago now but we saw loads of Solka deer and red squirrels as well as seeing a wide variety of birds. We did sit in one hide for hours listening to a ater rail nut unfortunately didn't see it.

joan
my family once lived on brownsea in the house by the quay.My father worked there as a carpenter.I spent many holidays in the fithties.

Teresa
We went this summer when there were 10 spoonbills on the lagoon. What a treat. We love the island and try to get down from London as often as possible.

Cameron
I went to Brownsea island and I did not manage to see any red squirrels, but I did see a peacock

sue
visted brownsea island in the summer loved it wish i lived nearer. only wished we had seen a red squirrel!

Chris & Mark
Brownsea Island is one of the most beautiful places in the uk. On our last visit we were lucky enough to meet a very nice lady called Joy who showed us where to look for the Red squirrels and we were lucky enough to see nine. Join The National Trust and enjoy.

Alice Murphy [Carlisle]
I stay at Brownsea most years. I walk around the Island at 6am and see lots of Sika deer and red squirrels. There used to be a golden pheasant but I haven't seen it for two years. I also go around the Island after 5pm because when it starts to get quieter the deer tend to come into the open again. I also saw a hummingbird moth on some flowers and was amazed as I had only ever seen a picture of one.

Val
I have been lucky enough to live all my life only a few miles from Brownsea Island and it is a wonderful place to visit. Its great to have the red squirrels here, the deer and all the different birds to name but a few. I hope everyone watching Autumnwatch will enjoy 'my backyard' and want to come and see for themselves.

Roger
The last time I visited I was lucky enough to see a spoonbill on the lagoon. I have also seen water vole and night jar on previous visits..... What a place. I have fond memories of spending hours just watching the comings and goings on the lagoon.I need to find a gap in my busy life to visit again soon.

Ron Morgan
I have had the pleasure of staying on Brownsea on many occassions and have enjoyed the wildlife at all times of the year.

Richard Chapman
Hi Autumn Watch - I am fortunate enough to be married to a John Lewis Partner and we have had many wonderful stays on Brownsea Island. The moment you jump on the boat at Poole Habour I find myself quickly slowing down the pace of life. It is a truely lovely wilderness and we very lucky to experience this unique island. One of the great things is walking the island when staying at Brownsea Castle, early in the morning before the Island is open to the rest of the public each day - that is very special - the peace, sites and sounds - the hides are great view points and full of detailed info. on the wildlife that you are likely to see. We also love "pottering about " on the beaches with our 3 year old son. Looking forward to the Autumn Watch 2008 - Enjoy the moment.... Richard Chapman - Northamptonshire.

Berni Conolly
Brownsea is my Earthly Paradise

jane read
Hi, I come from poole & went to Brownsea alot.It was not until we moved to Essex that I realised how much I would miss the wild life of Dorset.You lucky, lucky lot!!!!!!!!

Harriet
I want to go to Bronsea Island but I've never been but knowing autumnwatch is coming from there this year it's made me really want to go!!!