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06 January 2020

Dip into the world of dabbling ducks

Ducks can be split into two broad groups: dabblers and divers. As the name suggests, diving ducks feed mainly by diving underwater, using their strong feet (and sometimes their wings) to swim. Dabbling ducks, however, feed predominantly at the surface, sometimes even grazing on land. Many dabblers can often be seen upending, with their heads underwater and their bums in the air.

05 January 2020

Creature feature: Green Shore Crab

Green Shore Crabs have been recorded on every single Shoresearch survey we have undertaken in the last year

02 January 2020

Nathusius Pipistrelles at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

The Nathusius Pipistrelle has been known to migrate across mainland Europe for many years, however their movements into and out of the British Isles has been little known

01 January 2020

What to look for in Winter

Throughout the winter the Sussex countryside shuts down and can appear barren and lifeless but during these cold months there are still many opportunities to see some amazing wildlife.

01 January 2020

Making your outside space more wildlife friendly

January is the perfect month to start thinking about how to make your outside space more wildlife friendly, and we’ve put together some top tips to help you get started.

31 December 2019

Review of 2019 at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Well that was a challenging year. The 50th year of the nature reserve was one of preparing the foundations

30 December 2019

Make 2020 the year when you get closer to nature

Get closer to nature with our 2020 adult education courses

27 December 2019

Footprints

Footprints in mud or snow reveal the secretive creatures that have recently passed by

26 December 2019

Natural traditions

We all have our favourite Christmas traditions, and many of the oldest and best-known have nature at their heart. From boughs of holly to bunches of mistletoe, potted Poinsettias and evergreen wreathes, millions of us have been re-wilding our homes for the festive season by bringing the outdoors in.

23 December 2019

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