A partridge in a pear tree
10 December 2018
Concerted conservation efforts on farmland across the county could see the grey partridge thrive here once again – but we’re still unlikely to see one perching in a pear tree.
Archive of: Charlotte Owen
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Stoat
04 December 2018
The slinky stoat is a bundle of energy, always alert and highly inquisitive.
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Fabulous fungi
28 November 2018
Autumn reveals a wonderful array of fantastic fungi, marvellous mushrooms and tremendous toadstools.
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Sussex super-trout
25 November 2018
November signals the start of the wild trout spawning season.
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Golden plover
16 November 2018
‘Goldies’ descend from their upland breeding grounds to form large winter flocks in sheltered spots along the coast
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Magpie
07 November 2018
All corvids are renowned for their cleverness but the magpie has one of the best brains in the bird world
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Hazel Dormouse
04 November 2018
The hazel dormouse is well-known for being a sleepyhead, and rightly so. It will spend about six months of the year in hibernation.
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Sweet Chestnuts
28 October 2018
The sweet chestnut tree is a common sight in the Sussex landscape, it was originally introduced here by the Romans as a source of food
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Remember, remember...
26 October 2018
As bonfire season approaches, please remember to check for wildlife.
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Thistle-tweaker
19 October 2018
The goldfinch is a beautiful little bird, almost verging on the exotic with its scarlet facemask, vibrant yellow wing feathers and chunky, parrot-like beak.