Archive

  • Management for Bumblebees at Rye Harbour

    24 September 2018

    Management for Bumblebees at Rye Harbour

    Over the last five years we have been managing some of our grassland for bumblebees, and every year between May and August we have also been counting the bees to monitor the effects.

     
  • Water Shrew

    20 September 2018

    Water Shrew

    Find out more about our only venomous mammal

     
  • A Bike* of Bees

    19 September 2018

    A Bike* of Bees

    At Rye Harbour, there are two quite similar species of ‘autumn colletes’ active at the moment, ivy bee (Colletes hederae) and sea-aster bee (Colletes halophilus), also known as saltmarsh bee

     
  • Sussex Project in the Running for a National Award

    17 September 2018

    Sussex Project in the Running for a National Award

    ScottishPower Foundation to donate additional £30,000 to charitable organisations across the UK

     
  • The Ocean Symposium

    14 September 2018

    The Ocean Symposium

    This September, Sussex Wildlife Trust is proud to be partnering with the United Nations Association to put on a day-long event all about our wonderful marine environment.

     
  • European Hornets

    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.

     
  • Fleabane

    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.

     
  • Remember Sussex wildlife in your will

    09 September 2018

    Remember Sussex wildlife in your will

    Legacies can play a vital role in securing the future of wildlife across our county.

     
  • Willow Emerald Damselfly

    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.

     
  • Free family fun and wildlife return to the Heath

    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

     
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings - August 2018

    03 September 2018

    Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings - August 2018

    One bird which is typical of autumn passage at Rye Harbour is the whinchat.

     
  • Brown Hairstreak

    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.