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  • Living with spiders

    09 October 2020

    Living with spiders

    Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?

     
  • Response to Horsham District Council's press release on Rookwood golf course

    08 October 2020

    Response to Horsham District Council's press release on Rookwood golf course

    Sussex Wildlife Trust’s response to Horsham District Council’s press release about Rookwood golf course.

     
  • Winter Wetland Birds at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

    08 October 2020

    Winter Wetland Birds at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

    The first of the really cold weather will soon hit Europe and many waterbirds will find our warm Sussex coastal wetlands to their liking.

     
  • Bluefin Tuna

    07 October 2020

    Bluefin Tuna

    Officers at the Sussex IFCA were surprised to find an Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) which had washed up on the shores of Chichester Harbour.

     
  • Sparrowhawk

    07 October 2020

    Sparrowhawk

    Sparrowhawks are ambush predators, relying on the element of surprise. They are experts at appearing out of nowhere for a sudden attack, breaking cover with explosive acceleration in an attempt to snatch a surprised snack.

     
  • Why I decided to leave a gift in my Will to Sussex Wildlife Trust

    05 October 2020

    Why I decided to leave a gift in my Will to Sussex Wildlife Trust

    “I was a teacher at a junior school until my retirement in 2001, and all my working life I’ve tried to instil a love of nature into the younger generation. That’s why I have chosen to leave a gift in my Will to Sussex Wildlife Trust – they believe in the next generation and are getting youngsters involved in and inspired by wildlife.”

     
  • Into the Wild photo competition - public vote open

    05 October 2020

    Into the Wild photo competition - public vote open

    Our Into the Wild Photography Competition judges had the difficult task of selecting 12 finalists from over 680 entries - the most we’ve ever received. Thank you to everyone who has taken part.

     
  • Help Our Kelp - Year One Anniversary

    05 October 2020

    Help Our Kelp - Year One Anniversary

    One year ago, the Help Our Kelp Partnership was formed with the aim of regenerating the much depleted West Sussex kelp forests.

     
  • Meet Our Members: Polly and Sue

    05 October 2020

    Meet Our Members: Polly and Sue

    We meet members Polly Mair and Sue Robinson and talk to them about their love of wildlife and photography

     

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