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Hope for Turtle Doves

This year, the South Downs National Park Authority have been taking part in a project to bring back Turtle Doves…


Sightings

November Sightings

Generally a wettish month, with typical November weather and winter wildfowl were around in abundanceThe Isabelline Shrike disappeared from Wood Mill at the very start of the month, though it had been enjoyed by many from far and wide. Just

‘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

Trip Reports

Nightjar Success

Tony F, Pete T, Sam H, Mary F, Helena and myself went to Heyshott Common last night.  A272 was shut…

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…


Bird Identification

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