Archive
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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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02 October 2020
Bridge of Scythes
Cutting with scythes creates a patch mosaic with some areas left rough and longer than others and, in this way the volunteers emulate the work of a herd of browsing animals moving through.
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01 October 2020
September 2020 - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings
Wildlife highlight during September were two records of Marsh Mallow Moth on the reserve.
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30 September 2020
Natural Regeneration at Rye Harbour
Natural Regeneration is what has been going on with the strip of land along Rye Harbour Farm
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30 September 2020
Just one day left to have your say on changes to the planning system
Please take action now to respond to the Government consultation (closes 23.45 on Thursday 1 October 2020)
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29 September 2020
30% of our land for wildlife, what does this mean?
The Government has committed to dedicating 30% of land for nature in the UK. This is, of course, a welcome ambition. However the real fate of nature, and the future success of this announcement relies not on a percentage, but on the depth of the intention through all levels of government.
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29 September 2020
Heathland Dragonflies at Stedham and Iping Commons
As part of the Heathland Sculpture Trail that connects the heathlands within the South Downs National Park, a sculpture dedicated to the specialist heathland dragonflies has been erected at Stedham Common.