Archive of: August, 2020
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31 August 2020
August 2020 - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings
Highlight this month was a Swallowtail butterfly which was found feeding on Buddleia at Watch Cottage on the 3rd, the first reserve record.
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27 August 2020
Naming of moths
For centuries, moths have cast a spell of fascination and intrigue so potent they have been bestowed with some of the most beautiful, fanciful and charming names in natural history.
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25 August 2020
How we name things
Nomenclature is the science of naming, with rules and systems for organising species and giving each one an official two-part title. But there is also an art to the naming of things and often a sense of magic.
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23 August 2020
Back Garden Bird Race 23 August Results
The results of the August Back Garden Bird Race
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20 August 2020
Creating a Wildflower Meadow in your Garden
How I turned my boring front lawn into a wildflower meadow.
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20 August 2020
Back Garden Bird Race Sunday 23 August 10-11
The Back Garden Bird Race returns for a late summer special.
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19 August 2020
Britain's rarest reptile
The Smooth Snake is only found at a single, precious location in West Sussex but this extra-special resident still takes some finding, even when you’re in the right place.
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18 August 2020
Here be dragons
If you know where to look, there are still plenty of dragons to be found in Sussex today. Granted, they are miniature dragons at just 15 cm from nose to tail but the Common Lizard is no less fearsome to its insect prey.
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17 August 2020
Dancing Adders
Courting Adders move in a synchronised flowing behaviour, with much tongue-flicking and tail-lashing. After mating, the male stays to guard his female and will dance with intruding males, rearing up and entwining bodies to wrestle his rival to the ground.
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13 August 2020
The Oak
The mighty oak is our most iconic tree, a symbol of strength and endurance with huge historical and cultural significance.
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12 August 2020
How to help wildlife in extremely hot weather
With such prolonged period of high temperatures, we’ve put together a list of some things you can do to help wildlife
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12 August 2020
A hot but good day at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Wildlife photography takes blood, sweat and tears. Or it does the way I do it! Sara Humphreys guest blog