Archive
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03 May 2023
Can you identify this giant beetle?
In a series of blogs, WildCall Officer Andy Fry will share some of the questions (and answers) he’s been fielding. Here we learn about the Cockchafer Beetle
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02 May 2023
April events with the Eastbourne Local Members Group
David Beer from the Eastbourne Local Members Group writes about two recent events, a talk about Glow Worms and a walk around Arlington Reservoir
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02 May 2023
Private Garden Visit
Courtesy of Jane and Michael Joseph, our SWT Regional Group had the privilege of visiting this wonderful gem of a garden. Provide plenty of protection, food, water and shelter and the wildlife will pour in and reward you with abundance. A fine local example that inspired us all to do more! Please read this wonderful article by a member visitor and local historian.
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01 May 2023
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Wildlife Sightings – April 2023
During this very wet and cold month the reedbeds filled with warblers and the soundscape became more complex….
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30 April 2023
A farewell message
Barry Yates reflects on his time at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve as he starts his well-earned retirement.
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29 April 2023
My First Month as Heritage Trainee at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
David Bridger joined us for his traineeship in late March this year. Find out how David’s first month as Heritage Trainee at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve has gone.
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28 April 2023
Discovery of rare Mole Cricket
The Mole Cricket is an endangered species in the UK and was considered extinct here until relatively recently, so we were surprised when a sighting was reported to our WildCall, wildlife advice and information service.
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27 April 2023
Stories in Pictures From a Coastal Landscape
Lou joined us as the tutor of our six months screenwriting course last Autumn at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. She has guided a group of students through the process of developing ideas based on the Rye Harbour Landscape.
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27 April 2023
Falmouth Jungle: Pop-Up Automaton Exhibition at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre Shop
Rye Harbour Discovery Centre have been loaned an amazing automaton by the famous Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. This piece is called ‘Falmouth Jungle’ and was created by the artist Peter Markey.
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26 April 2023
Meet the staff: Andy Fry, WildCall Officer
We talk to Andy Fry about himself and his role as WildCall Officer
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25 April 2023
Pots of ideas for small-space gardening
Pots, tubs, hanging baskets and window boxes can brighten up the smallest spaces and help wildlife too.
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24 April 2023
Nature for everyone
Nature can benefit everyone’s health and wellbeing. But there are inequalities around how much we can all access healthy, natural places.