Garden Bird Survey 2026
A parish-wide citizen science project During 2026 we are asking everyone in the parish to record the birds that visit…
‘Stinky Pond’ & Henfield Levels from Rye Farm Track
Any cold grey morning can be improved by a walk along this track off Hollands Lane. We went looking for the Water Rails spotted there recently by Sharon. No sign of them but our walk did not disappoint. The 'Stinky
Isabelline Shrike
A new species for the parish! An Isabelline Shrike at Woods Mill was found by Birdwatch member Alex R on the 26th. There are two species formerly listed as Isabelline Shrike - of course we all knew that! Opinion is
Millstream
I walked up the Millstream this morning, and the Nightingales were there, but making a very strange peeping noise which I wonder if it’s their alarm call? below. There was a Magpie about and both Nightingales were flitting about. Liz
Three (and a dog) go Twitching!
Last minute change of plan on 6th May from Castle Hill to the River Ouse as a pair of Spotted …
Monday Walk April 26
A lovely mostly sunny morning for Angela, Andy, Alan & Stella, Ezio & myself to enjoy yesterday. A Red Kite…
Ferring Rife walk 8th April
What a lovely morning for Roger K, Angela, Rikki, myself and Ezio to do the Ferring Rife walk! Local birders…
Val’s Area Walk – 23rd March
Quite a crowd of us this morning! Alan (+ Stella), Angela, Carole, Helen, Maggie (+ Otto), Scott & Tessa met…
Winter Wildfowl
During the winter when the Henfield Levels are in flood, many ducks and geese take advantage of the opportunity of…
Raptors
Or perhaps better known as birds of prey, all eat other creatures to survive, be it birds, mammals or insects,…