Black Poplars
16 September 2020
Back in 2003 we collected some saplings of Sussex Black Poplar from Wakehurst Place and with our team of volunteers planted them out at Castle Water.
Archive of: Wetland 2
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August 2020 - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings
31 August 2020
Highlight this month was a Swallowtail butterfly which was found feeding on Buddleia at Watch Cottage on the 3rd, the first reserve record.
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July 2020 - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Sightings
01 August 2020
While this year has not been a great one for out breeding birds, there were still some bright spots to be found!
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June 2020 - Rye Harbour Wildlife
01 July 2020
Bird highlight during June was probably a Grasshopper Warbler which was present on Harbour Farm towards the end of the month.
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Breathing new life into a neglected farm pond
04 May 2020
Local community groups have restored Rolls Farm pond
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March 2020 - Rye Harbour Wildlife
31 March 2020
Bird highlight during March was a Glossy Ibis which was seen at Castle Water and on Harbour Farm.
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Wonderful Waders
28 March 2020
Wading birds come in all sorts of size and shape.
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Avocets return
17 March 2020
In the last few weeks some familiar friends have returned to Rye Harbour in good numbers for the nesting season.
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Denizens of the Dark
04 March 2020
At this time of the year there is always much excitement around the appearance of the first bumblebee or the first butterfly, and why not?
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Is it as simple as planting trees to reduce flood risk?
28 February 2020
We have seen widespread calls for increased tree planting, primarily in tackling climate change, Sam Buckland from Sussex Flow Initiative looks at the issues.