Dorset dinosaurs are soaring above the Jurassic Coast – and around the world!
But don’t be alarmed, dinos have not returned to rule the planet.
The sightings of flying dinosaur the pterodactyl are only kites, made in the county and now flying around the globe, just as their real life ancestors would have done hundreds of millions of years ago.
The flyers are produced by Dorset-based Jurassic Kites, which is celebrating the fact its unique pterodactyl kite is now being sold all over the UK and in Europe, Australia and North America.

As part of the deal, co-director of Jurassic Kites Ltd Martin Cooke, encouraged people to send in pictures of their kites flying – and has received snaps from around the world, including in the Seychelles, over the Washington Monument in the USA, and even above the Pyramids in Egypt.
Pterodactyls were a type of pterosaur, a flying reptile that flew over the Jurassic Coast millions of years ago.
Famed Dorset fossil hunter Mary Anning discovered the fossilised remains of the first British pterosaur early in the 19th century.
The realistic-looking kite was the idea of Sibyl Fine King of the Fine Family Foundation, a long-standing supporter of projects along the Jurassic Coast, who is also a co-director of the firm.

She thought it would be wonderful for pterodactyls to fly once more over the famous Dorset and Devon coastline and so worked with designers to create and patent the unique design, and Jurassic Kites Ltd was born.
To begin with the kites were only available with local stockists but moving to direct mail order soon meant that pterodactyls were flying all over the UK.
Sibyl said: “I’m thrilled to see pterodactyls flying so far and wide. It’s wonderful to hear from so many customers how much they enjoy our kite.
“One of my favourite comments is from a kite festival participant, who said ‘’Pterry’ stole the show! Well worth the money, highly recommended’.
“With each kite we also include information about the history of the dinosaurs and the Jurassic Coast which we hope will help promote our wonderful county across the globe.”
Martin added: “It’s great to see our kite being sold across the globe, from dinosaur museums in the outback of Queensland, Australia to toy shops in states across the US.
“We want more people to experience the fun of flying a kite. Our pterodactyl is educational and encourages the whole family to get outdoors together.”
For more details, log on to www.jurassickites.co.uk