Archive
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12 September 2018
European Hornets
There’s little doubt that the European hornet is a rather fearsome looking insect. But this ferocious exterior betrays a species that is in fact rarely aggressive.
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11 September 2018
Fleabane
It may seem like summer is on its way out but there are still some late bloomers spreading colour in the countryside.
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09 September 2018
Remember Sussex wildlife in your will
Legacies can play a vital role in securing the future of wildlife across our county.
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05 September 2018
Willow Emerald Damselfly
Commoner species of late summer dragonfly abound, but amongst the Darters and Hawkers may be the rare, slender metallic form of the Willow Emerald Damselfly.
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05 September 2018
Free family fun and wildlife return to the Heath
FREE Secrets of the Heath Festival, Petersfield Heath, 8 & 9 September 11am-5pm
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03 September 2018
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings - August 2018
One bird which is typical of autumn passage at Rye Harbour is the whinchat.
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30 August 2018
Brown Hairstreak
The Brown Hairstreak is the largest of the UK’s five native Hairstreak species. Now is a great time to spot this most elusive of Butterflies at Woods Mill.
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29 August 2018
Wildlife Walks and Courses in September 2018
Michael Blencowe looks forward to the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s wildlife courses, walks and talks in September
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28 August 2018
Emperor Dragonfly
Emperor dragons are spectacular insects. It is easy to see how they earned their name.
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21 August 2018
Self-willed Wildlife
The notion of self-willed wildlife is emerging at the moment. It is, in effect, a trusting that nature knows what is best for itself, and a handing back of the reigns to nature.
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18 August 2018
A walk around Old Lodge nature reserve
Guest blogger Mya Bambrick takes us on a walk around Old Lodge, in the heart of Ashdown Forest.
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17 August 2018
Old Photos
Old photographs of the Sussex countryside can sometimes tell a good story. This one from 1947…