News
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10 October 2020
Attack of the Eight-legged Ladies
This month ends with Halloween. Outside, the undead patrol the streets. My advice is to lock your doors, close your curtains and turn off the lights. But what if the very thing that you’re most terrified of is locked in the house with you?
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09 October 2020
Living with spiders
Every autumn, headlines warn about spiders invading our homes. But what’s the real story with our eight-legged neighbours?
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08 October 2020
Response to Horsham District Council's press release on Rookwood golf course
Sussex Wildlife Trust’s response to Horsham District Council’s press release about Rookwood golf course.
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08 October 2020
Winter Wetland Birds at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
The first of the really cold weather will soon hit Europe and many waterbirds will find our warm Sussex coastal wetlands to their liking.
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07 October 2020
Bluefin Tuna
Officers at the Sussex IFCA were surprised to find an Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) which had washed up on the shores of Chichester Harbour.
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07 October 2020
Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawks are ambush predators, relying on the element of surprise. They are experts at appearing out of nowhere for a sudden attack, breaking cover with explosive acceleration in an attempt to snatch a surprised snack.
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05 October 2020
Why I decided to leave a gift in my Will to Sussex Wildlife Trust
“I was a teacher at a junior school until my retirement in 2001, and all my working life I’ve tried to instil a love of nature into the younger generation. That’s why I have chosen to leave a gift in my Will to Sussex Wildlife Trust – they believe in the next generation and are getting youngsters involved in and inspired by wildlife.”
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05 October 2020
Into the Wild photo competition - public vote open
Our Into the Wild Photography Competition judges had the difficult task of selecting 12 finalists from over 680 entries - the most we’ve ever received. Thank you to everyone who has taken part.
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05 October 2020
Help Our Kelp - Year One Anniversary
One year ago, the Help Our Kelp Partnership was formed with the aim of regenerating the much depleted West Sussex kelp forests.