Archive

18 August 2016

A living reflection of the stars in the sea

Bioluminescence is a spectacular thing to watch, and for me it is one of the true wonders of nature.

17 August 2016

Silver-spotted (but going for Gold)

Silver-spotted skipper butterflies are now flying on our Malling Down reserve

16 August 2016

Charity Ball

Sussex Wildlife Trust is delighted to be holding their first ever Charity Ball next month (17 September) to help raise funds that will protect the beautiful landscapes and wild places of Sussex.

16 August 2016

Last dormouse in Sussex?

Don Filliston from Storrington was so inspired by our recent Dormouse Appeal that he penned a poem about the threats faced by this adorable creature.

15 August 2016

Stop, Look and Listen for Wildlife

The summer holidays are in full swing and August is a wonderful time to get outside to see what you can spot in your local patch of Sussex nature.

11 August 2016

Lord of the skies

Most of you have seen a swift even if you are not aware that you have. Their screeching calls as they scythe through the towns and villages of Sussex are one of the sounds of summer.

08 August 2016

Photography Competition

Sussex Wildlife Trust’s 2016 Photo Competition is open for entries

02 August 2016

July 2016: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings

One of the characteristic plants of Rye Harbour at this time of the year is red hemp-nettle. This inconspicuous little relative of the mints and dead-nettles, with its red flowers and nettle-like leaves, grows on sparsely vegetated habitats on the Beach Reserve and Harbour Farm, often where the ground has been disturbed.