News
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01 September 2022
Can dragonflies fly backwards?
Dragonflies can fly further, higher and faster than any other insect, and their wings are a marvel of natural engineering. But can they fly backwards?
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01 September 2022
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve sightings - August 2022
Wildlife highlight month was probably the discovery of both male and female Lesser Emperor dragonfly at the northern end of Castle Wate
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30 August 2022
Insect Wings
Insects are the only invertebrates that can fly. Charlotte Owen explores the great variety of insect wings.
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30 August 2022
Meet Sophie Atkinson, Wild Coast Sussex Intern
We meet Wild Coast Sussex Intern Sophie Atkinson and hear what she’s been up to
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25 August 2022
Wading into autumn
For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are six waders to watch out for.
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25 August 2022
How do feathers grow?
Feathers are made in feather follicles, just as hairs are made in hair follicles. Both feathers and hair are dead structures, so they cannot repair themselves and must be shed and replaced when damaged or worn out.
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23 August 2022
Barn Owl feathers
Charlotte Owen looks into how a Barn Owl feathers are adapted to help them hunt
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22 August 2022
Sussex Wildlife Trust Chief Executive update
Sussex Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Corrigan as interim Chief Executive for the Trust.
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21 August 2022
All about feathers
Feathers are the defining features of birds: only birds have them (though they first evolved millions of years ago on their dinosaur ancestors) and feathers are the most complex structures to be found on the skin of any vertebrate.
Around Sussex
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30 June 2017
Nesting Tern Update
The nesting terns at Rye Harbour had a late start to the season, but……
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27 June 2017
New Discovery Centre Development for Rye Harbour nature reserve
A series of public events are being held to hear your views on the proposed Discovery Centre at Rye Harbour nature reserve
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23 June 2017
June sightings at Seaford Head
Flowers and butterflies at Seaford Head