As the weather warms up, many early butterflies and dragonflies can be seen on the wing. A butterfly survey on the reserve today revealed 11 species, including typical early species such as Peacock and Red Admiral, as well as less expected species like Small Copper and Green Hairstreak. If you are interested in surveying butterflies in your area then please visit http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/bnm/index.html.
The first Black-headed Gull chicks have now hatched and with about 2,000 pairs nesting it is very busy at Ternery Pool. Best place to watch is from Parkes Hide, but be warned nature is cruel… the chicks suffer from their own species and several other birds.
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Three free exhibitions are continuing beyond our Wildlife Weekend.
Pausing the eye until 4th June, at Rye Art Gallery (10.30am - 5pm closed Tuesdays)
Ten local artists celebrate the coast, marsh and wildlife of the RX area.
Photo and Art Exhibitions 12th-14th May, next to Museum in Winchelsea (9.30am - 5pm)
International prizewinners of French photo competition, amazing winter wildlife photos plus the watercolours by Noelle Le Guilouzic of the Baie de Somme countryside and wildlife.
Celebration of Wildlife of the RX area thoughout May at Turtle Fine Art, 26 Landgate, Rye. Watercolour images in Watercolour, oil, bronze, etchings and ceramic.