A NEW mural has appeared in Poole town centre inspired by the nature surrounding the area, including red squirrels.

Created by artist, Kizzibcreative, Poole BID commissioned the mural at Towngate Bridge by Poole train station.

Kizzi's work displays species native to the area which includes gannets, sandwich terns, and the red squirrel which has become synonymous with Brownsea Island.

 Kizzi said: “My latest mural on Towngate Bridge is inspired by the majestic gannets that grace Dorset's coastline.

"Often misunderstood and unfairly labelled as 'greedy,' gannets are, in fact, one of the most graceful and romantic seabirds, renowned for their beauty in flight and their tender, gift-giving courtship rituals.

"These birds are not only striking with their brilliant white feathers and soft yellow heads, but they also play a vital role in the coastal ecosystem.

"By honouring them through art, I hope to challenge their negative perception and remind us of the importance of celebrating and protecting these incredible seabirds.”

Kizzi created this commission with 100% recycled materials by Tomorrow artist and was ably assisted by Chelsea May Illustrations.

Poole BID's support was match funded by The Dolphin Poole, Legal and General, and BCP Council's Community Infrastructure Levy.

Jacqui Rock, Poole BID Lead, said: “We strongly believe that the addition of murals enhances the overall experience for Poole Town as a destination for residents and visitors alike, and public art like this fosters a sense of pride in the local community while also supporting the town's cultural and artistic identity.

“It is important to us that any public art we commission adheres to Poole and its heritage and so seeing the final results of a year-long project which guided Kizzi to produce our latest creative artwork for the town is wonderful to see.”

Centre manager of The Dolphin Poole, John Grinnell, expressed that the initiative fitted well with its wider plan to transform the shopping centre into a welcoming place for the local community.

He shared that he is 'really pleased' with how the mural has turned out and is glad it has improved the appearance of an area that has 'needed some TLC.'