News
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30 May 2022
Wild orchids
Patrick Roper talks about the orchids that can be found in Sussex
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23 May 2022
Field Crickets at Burton and Chingford Ponds nature reserve
A fascinating guided walk around the varied habitats of Burton and Chingford Ponds led by Reserves Ecologist Glenn Norris
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22 May 2022
The magic of hiding
Rye-based writer Sam Pyrah explores a game of bird hide and seek at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
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22 May 2022
Are Weasels weasily?
We thought we’d take a look at how a few animal characteristics are perceived or understood in our language use - then think about whether or not there’s truth in those reputations - such as - are Weasels weasily?!
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19 May 2022
Local author donates hundreds of nature books to Sussex schools
Sussex-based award-winning TV producer Nick Powell has donated hundreds of copies of his children’s book Poppy Goes Wild to local primary schools to use in collaboration with the Sussex Wildlife Trust as part of its 30 Days Wild annual challenge.
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18 May 2022
Blog by Tim Castle, Heritage Trainee May 2022
Heritage Trainee Tim Castle tells us what he’s been up to at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
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18 May 2022
We meet new member and trundl tester Helena
We meet new member Helena, who tells us about how walking and the trundl app has helped with her health and wellbeing
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16 May 2022
Let it Bee this spring
People ask what to do about bumblebees nesting in the garden. Our answer? Let them bee!
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16 May 2022
Good weather for ducks
Wet weather wildlife. Which creatures either love, hate or just about tolerate rain? asks Charlotte Owen
Around Sussex
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01 November 2016
October 2016: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings
This month saw a major influx of ring ouzel, with six on Harbour Farm the 8th, three on Harbour Farm on the 10th and an amazing 85 at Castle Water on the 13th, by far the largest number ever recorded on the nature reserve (before this year the maximum was two!).
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08 October 2016
Sea Pea at Rye Harbour
Sea pea is a Nationally scarce plant and its stronghold in Sussex is at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
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03 October 2016
September 2016: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings
One regular but uncommon wader which turns up at Rye Harbour at this time of year is the curlew sandpiper, and this year was no exception with small numbers present on the reserve during September.