Saturday 14 and Sunday 15, 10 am - 5 pm
Our big day out! Attractions include guided walks, children’s activities, arts and crafts, local wildlife organisations, a binocular and telescope demo and all day BBQ. Free admission for all.
Tim Smith - the assistant county ecologist is running a shoresearch event at Pett Level on Tuesday 13th July (this Tuesday!). This is for all who are interested in marine ecology and who may be able to help identifying and surveying this part of the Sussex shoreline. Meeting at 6pm up on the beach wall from the Smuggler’s car park.
The pair of purple herons that started nesting on the reserve in early May, are believed to have bred successfully, with increased activity around the nest.
We are seeing more frequent changeovers at the nest, one bird returning from a feeding foray at regular intervals, presumably to deliver food to the awaiting chicks. As this bird approaches the nest often with head and chin feathers raised, its partner normally rises from the nest, after a short greeting ceremony that involves much calling from within the reedbed and departs to nearby marshland.
It is the first time ever that the UK has hosted a breeding pair of purple herons and we set up a round-the-clock Species Protection Scheme to give the birds as good a chance of breeding as possible. It seems to have paid off with the pair at Dungeness looking set to be the first to successfully breed in the UK.
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There are many local walks in the new Summer programme of Guided Walks co-ordinated by East Sussex County Council.
Click here for link to more information.
On this website there are links to many local countryside events - click on wildlife events in the column on left…
20th March 2010 - Guided woodland archaeology walk in Brede High Woods @ 10.30am-1pm. Nicola Bannister will guide you through the evidence on the ground which tells the story of Brede High Woods’ rich historical past. TO RESERVE A PLACE - the events are free to attend but book up very quickly. To reserve your place reply to this email or for more information call James Luxton: 0845 2935734 jamesluxton@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
RSPB Dungeness nature reserve
Sunday 28 February, 2 pm - 3 pm. Admission free, booking advisable. 01797 320588.
Artist and illustrator Peter Partington will be giving an entertaining talk on his work and techniques.
RSPB Dungeness nature reserve
Sunday 28th February to Saturday 27th March (10 am - 4 pm on 28th, 5 pm thereafter).
We are delighted to be hosting an exhibition of work by reknowned wildlife artists Peter Partington and Bob Greenhalf. On the opening day Peter will be signing copies of the RSPB’s beautifully illustrated ‘Secret Lives’ books and will give a talk on his work and techniques (see below).
A leaflet describing the events organised by Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for next year is now available for download from the WildRye website. A hard copy will be distributed to all Friends of the nature reserve or you can pick one up at the Lime Kiln Cottage Information Centre from December. Wildlife events in the whole RX area can be found from the “wildlife events” link in the left column.
Camber Castle will be open to visitors on Saturday 31st October from 1.00-4.00pm. New children’s book “The Ghost of Camber Castle” will be available to buy for just £7, and author Marian Mason will be there to sign your copy! Alternatively, people can take part in a guided walk taking in both the Castle and the wildlife at Castle Water. The walk leaves Brede Lock at 1pm and will finish at around 4pm. Donations appreciated.
24th and 25th October (9.30-5.30). Wildbird Care at Merriments Garden Centre are holding a special event. An opportunity to talk with and join the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. All Friends will receive 15% off all birdy products. At Hawkhurst Road, Hurst Green TN19 7RA
AND InFocus will be at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve on 24th with their selection of binoculars and telescopes.