12 June 2019
Around four years ago, we attempted to rejuvenate one of the fields at Woods Mill into something less grass dominated and more meadow-like. A sign that a project like this has become really successful though is when host-specific invertebrates turn up to feed on the their food plants.
24 April 2019
When it comes to birdsong, the nightingale is a world famous virtuoso with a voice so powerful, melodious and varied that few other species can match it.
21 January 2019
Footpath renovation work at Woods Mill nature reserve
10 January 2019
We’re delighted that Woods Mill was chosen as one of Horsham District Council’s Year of culture “Hidden Gems”. To celebrate, we’ve put up a number of nature-related quotations around Woods Mill. Do come and have a hunt for them #HDYOC19
14 November 2018
Cetti’s Warbler can be a frustratingly difficult bird to see - always on the move and often close to the ground. The thinning vegetation makes now a great time to try and spot one at Woods Mill.
06 October 2018
Have you spotted lots of ladybirds recently? Ladybirds tend to gather together at this time of year, looking for cracks and crevices to hibernate.
05 October 2018
Phase Two of the Habitat Restoration Project Begins at Woods Mill
12 September 2018
There’s little doubt that the European hornet is a rather fearsome looking insect. But this ferocious exterior betrays a species that is in fact rarely aggressive.
05 September 2018
Commoner species of late summer dragonfly abound, but amongst the Darters and Hawkers may be the rare, slender metallic form of the Willow Emerald Damselfly.
30 August 2018
The Brown Hairstreak is the largest of the UK’s five native Hairstreak species. Now is a great time to spot this most elusive of Butterflies at Woods Mill.