Archive of: Rye Harbour

  • The power of volunteering

    17 December 2024

    The power of volunteering

    We’re incredibly lucky to have 153 volunteers who help support our work at the nature reserve. So what’s the magic ingredient that keeps them coming back?

     
  • Highlights from the Discovery Centre in 2024

    16 December 2024

    Highlights from the Discovery Centre in 2024

    The team at the Discovery Centre in Rye Harbour Nature Reserve reveal some of their highlights from 2024.

     
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings: November 2024

    10 December 2024

    Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings: November 2024

    In November, hundreds of Gannets came fishing close to the shore at Rye Harbour. Find out the other wildlife sightings from the nature reserve last month.

     
  • Sea Mouse

    21 November 2024

    Sea Mouse

    Meet the Sea Mouse, a chunky marine worm

     
  • Barry Yates appointed as new Chair of the Friends

    17 November 2024

    Barry Yates appointed as new Chair of the Friends

    Reserve Manager of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for many years, Barry Yates is now Chair of the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Laura Ross caught up with him to ask about his hopes for the future.

     
  • King’s Award for Voluntary Service

    14 November 2024

    King’s Award for Voluntary Service

    The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve honoured with prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service

     
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings: October 2024

    08 November 2024

    Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings: October 2024

    October’s wildlife sightings included a bird that was last recorded at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in 2014.

     
  • The witch's accomplice

    31 October 2024

    The witch's accomplice

    The screeching calls and active night-time habits of some birds have made them a symbol of folklore and the paranormal. Find out more about three that can be found at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

     
  • Making nature inclusive

    25 October 2024

    Making nature inclusive

    We think nature should be inclusive, however for those living with disabilities, there can be barriers that get in the way. Hastings and Bexhill Mencap visited the nature reserve to help us try and understand what we can do better.

     
  • Abstract birds

    22 October 2024

    Abstract birds

    For artist, Jim Northover, inspiration for his latest art collection came from a Greenfinch. He realised overlaying two simple shapes in green and yellow was enough to distinguish it.

     
  • Pie, mash and wonderful wildlife

    18 October 2024

    Pie, mash and wonderful wildlife

    Pie and mash, plenty of birdlife and a stunning sunset proved to be the perfect combination for Sarah Watson, Events Officer, at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

     
  • Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife sightings: September 2024

    15 October 2024

    Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife sightings: September 2024

    In autumn, we start to welcome back our intrepid winter wanderers, as they migrate from colder climes. Find out the key wildlife sightings this month.