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  • Woods Mill Visit

    03 September 2022

    Woods Mill Visit

    Our regional Group had a lovely walk around Woods Mill with James Duncan in May 2022 at our 1st AGM. This resulted in the inspiration for this 2 minute video clip.

     
  • 1st AGM (May 2022)

    03 September 2022

    1st AGM (May 2022)

    Storrington and Arun Valley Regional Group’s first Annual General Meeting was held at the headquarters of the Sussex Wildlife Trust in May 2022.

     
  • Challenging times

    02 September 2022

    Challenging times

    On Monday we will have a new Prime Minister. With so many major current and future challenges, there’s no doubt that whoever gets the job will have to hit the ground running.

     
  • Rye Harbour Heritage Trainees

    01 September 2022

    Rye Harbour Heritage Trainees

    It’s time to say hello to our new Rye Harbour Heritage Trainee Shannon.

     
  • Can dragonflies fly backwards?

    01 September 2022

    Can dragonflies fly backwards?

    Dragonflies can fly further, higher and faster than any other insect, and their wings are a marvel of natural engineering. But can they fly backwards?

     
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve sightings - August 2022

    01 September 2022

    Rye Harbour Nature Reserve sightings - August 2022

    Wildlife highlight month was probably the discovery of both male and female Lesser Emperor dragonfly at the northern end of Castle Wate

     
  • Insect Wings

    30 August 2022

    Insect Wings

    Insects are the only invertebrates that can fly. Charlotte Owen explores the great variety of insect wings.

     
  • Meet Sophie Atkinson, Wild Coast Sussex Intern

    30 August 2022

    Meet Sophie Atkinson, Wild Coast Sussex Intern

    We meet Wild Coast Sussex Intern Sophie Atkinson and hear what she’s been up to

     
  • Wading into autumn

    25 August 2022

    Wading into autumn

    For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are six waders to watch out for.

     
  • How do feathers grow?

    25 August 2022

    How do feathers grow?

    Feathers are made in feather follicles, just as hairs are made in hair follicles. Both feathers and hair are dead structures, so they cannot repair themselves and must be shed and replaced when damaged or worn out.

     
  • Barn Owl feathers

    23 August 2022

    Barn Owl feathers

    Charlotte Owen looks into how a Barn Owl feathers are adapted to help them hunt

     
  • Sussex Wildlife Trust Chief Executive update

    22 August 2022

    Sussex Wildlife Trust Chief Executive update

    Sussex Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Corrigan as interim Chief Executive for the Trust.