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SUMMARY:RSPB Pulborough Brooks
DESCRIPTION:This walk is particularly suitable for beginners and will focus on a wide range of birds and habitats. We will use sight and sound to identify birds. \nThe walk is likely to be about three miles in total. \nIt can be muddy after rain so suitable footwear is strongly recommended.  The site benefits from public toilets and a good cafe. Please bring your own food and drink or socialise with others at the end of the walk\, making use of the cafe on site. \nIf you are an RSPB member then you must bring your RSPB membership card with you\, otherwise you will have to pay to enter the reserve.  Non RSPB members will have to pay an entrance fee and will also have to pay to park. \nMeeting Point: outside the Visitor Centre.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/rspb-pulborough-brooks-2/
LOCATION:Pulborough Brooks\, Wiggonholt\, Pulborough\, West Sussex\, RH20 2EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pulborough_eagle.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="David Phillips":MAILTO:therealdavidphillips@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T130000
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UID:18245-1772272800-1772283600@sdos.org
SUMMARY:RSPB Pulborough Brooks
DESCRIPTION:This walk is particularly suitable for beginners and will focus on a wide range of birds and habitats. We will use sight and sound to identify birds. \nThe walk is likely to be about three miles in total. \nIt can be muddy after rain so suitable footwear is strongly recommended.  The site benefits from public toilets and a good cafe. Please bring your own food and drink or socialise with others at the end of the walk\, making use of the cafe on site. \nIf you are an RSPB member then you must bring your RSPB membership card with you\, otherwise you will have to pay to enter the reserve.  Non RSPB members will have to pay an entrance fee and will also have to pay to park. \nMeeting Point: outside the Visitor Centre.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/rspb-pulborough-brooks/
LOCATION:Pulborough Brooks\, Wiggonholt\, Pulborough\, West Sussex\, RH20 2EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pulborough_eagle.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="David Phillips":MAILTO:therealdavidphillips@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260215T114958Z
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UID:18491-1773221400-1773244800@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Warnham Local Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of previous visits\, and with current reports that Redpoll and Siskin are again present at the reserve\, we have decided to repeat our popular minibus outing to Warnham Nature Reserve on Wednesday 11th March 2026. \nDetails \nThe minibus for this trip will depart from Shoreham Station car park at 09.30AM.  The journey should take around 30 minutes and we aim to arrive for 10AM when the reserve opens. We will stay at the reserve till lunchtime and arrive back in Shoreham early afternoon. Light refreshments are available at the reserve\, but we recommend you bring your own lunch. Our driver will be SDOS member Ian Gifford. \nThe cost for the minibus will be £10\, to be paid in advance by bank transfer. In addition\, there is a £4.20 admission fee for the reserve. Please note that Shoreham station is close to the number 2 and 700 bus routes. Car parking advice can be given closer to the event. \nWhat to expect \nThis will be a half day outing. The walk around the reserve is about one to two miles long\, with good paths and a boardwalk. It may be muddy or slippery in places if wet. There are several hides to be visited\, and we would expect to see a good variety of woodland and water-related birds. There are excellent photographic opportunities from the bird hides. Anyone not wishing to complete the circuit around the reserve will have the option of spending additional time in the hides close to the reserve entrance.. \nToilets are available at the reserve. Hot drinks and snacks are also available. \nHow to apply \nIf you want to attend then please email  Jenny Holter personally – minutes@sdos.org  by no later than Wednesday 25th February. There will then be a random selection of participants if this trip is oversubscribed\, and you will hear one way or the other. Payment details will be sent to successful applicants in due course. \nWe hope that there will be a high level of interest in this outing. Since the reserve is fairly local\, we are happy for members who prefer to make their own way to meet us at the reserve. Please let us know if you are intending to do this.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/warnham-local-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Warnham LNR\, Warnham Road\, Horsham\, West Sussex\, RH12 2RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/warnham.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Holter":MAILTO:holterjen1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260304T203953Z
CREATED:20260304T203252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T203953Z
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SUMMARY:Beginners Session\, RSPB Pulborough Brooks
DESCRIPTION:This is our first of two trips to RSPB Pulborough this week. The second is on Saturday 11th April \nMeet by the ‘welcome hut’\, just before the entrance to the cafe and shop. \nThis walk is particularly suitable for beginners and will focus on a wide range of birds and habitats. We will use sight and sound to identify birds.  \nThe walk is likely to be about three miles in total.   \nIt can be muddy after rain so suitable footwear is strongly recommended.  The site benefits from public toilets and a good cafe. Please bring your own food and drink or socialise with others at the end of the walk\, making use of the cafe on site.  \nIf you are an RSPB member then you must bring your RSPB membership card with you\, otherwise you will have to pay to enter the reserve.  Non RSPB members will have to pay an entrance fee and will also have to pay to park.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/beginners-session-rspb-pulborough-brooks/
LOCATION:Pulborough Brooks\, Wiggonholt\, Pulborough\, West Sussex\, RH20 2EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Eagles_pulborough-Brooks.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Benton":MAILTO:tonybenton@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260304T204142Z
CREATED:20260304T203836Z
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UID:18523-1775901600-1775912400@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Beginners Session\, RSPB Pulborough Brooks
DESCRIPTION:This is our second of two trips to RSPB Pulborough this week. The first is on Friday 10th April \nMeet by the ‘welcome hut’\, just before the entrance to the cafe and shop. \nThis walk is particularly suitable for beginners and will focus on a wide range of birds and habitats. We will use sight and sound to identify birds.  \nThe walk is likely to be about three miles in total.   \nIt can be muddy after rain so suitable footwear is strongly recommended.  The site benefits from public toilets and a good cafe. Please bring your own food and drink or socialise with others at the end of the walk\, making use of the cafe on site.  \nIf you are an RSPB member then you must bring your RSPB membership card with you\, otherwise you will have to pay to enter the reserve.  Non RSPB members will have to pay an entrance fee and will also have to pay to park.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/beginners-session-rspb-pulborough-brooks-2/
LOCATION:Pulborough Brooks\, Wiggonholt\, Pulborough\, West Sussex\, RH20 2EL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Eagles_pulborough-Brooks.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Benton":MAILTO:tonybenton@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T081500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260326T090127Z
CREATED:20251210T120001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T090127Z
UID:18267-1776586500-1776607200@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Hope Gap\, Cuckmere & Seaford Head
DESCRIPTION:We walk in search of warblers in the scrub at Hope Gap\, chats\, pipits and Wheatears on the grassland and Fulmars and seabirds as we approach the Cuckmere Valley. \n\nAn optional extra is a short drive to Splashpoint in search of Kittiwakes. \n\nMeet at 08.15 at South Hill Barn\, approaching from Chyngton Way. Arrive via Chyngton Road and keep ahead (east) via a square roundabout until the end of the road where turn right up the hill on a concrete road. Beware: Keep to the righthand side of the triangular junction to avoid pot-holes. OS 199/TV505980.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/hope-gap-cuckmere-seaford-head/
LOCATION:Hope Gap\, Cuckmere & Seaford Head\, South Hill Barn\, Chyngton Lane\, Seaford\, East Sussex\, BN25 4JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CuckmereHaven.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen & Tim Holter":MAILTO:jenny.holter@sdos.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T052453Z
CREATED:20251210T124243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T052453Z
UID:18271-1777107600-1777123800@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Henfield Levels\, a full circuit
DESCRIPTION:The walk includes fields\, hedgerows\, scrub\, trees and riverbank and is ideal for spotting the full range of songbirds active in early spring. Note that the route is 5 miles although all flat. \nLocation Henfield. Meet outside Grommets light industrial unit. Park on Hollands Lane or Hollands Road. \nOrganised by Richard Allan & Paul Emmerson.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/henfield-levels-a-full-circuit/
LOCATION:Henfield Levels\, Hollands Lane\, Henfield\, West Sussex\, BN5 9QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Emmerson":MAILTO:paulemmerson@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T220000
DTSTAMP:20251210T131033Z
CREATED:20251210T131033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T131033Z
UID:18280-1778265900-1778277600@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Woods Mill
DESCRIPTION:An evening walk around the reserve and then cross the road and wander down the Mill Stream to hopefully hear Nightingales. Bring a torch as it will be getting dark by the time we return\, at around 10pm. Could be one muddy section. \nMeet at 6.45pm at the Visitor Centre Car park
URL:https://sdos.org/event/woods-mill-2/
LOCATION:Woods Mill\, Shoreham Rd\, Henfield\, West Sussex\, BN5 9SD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/nightingale.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Val Bentley":MAILTO:chetsford@talk21.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T143403Z
CREATED:20260505T143403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143403Z
UID:18686-1778313600-1778324400@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Seawatch at Ferring
DESCRIPTION:It is possible that we would see Sandwich and Common Terns\, Whimbrel\, Common Scoter\, Arctic Skua\, Red-throated Diver plus a chance of Velvet Scoter\, Bar-tailed Godwit and incoming migrants like Swallows and Wheatears. \nBring a chair\, and a ‘scope if you have one.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/seawatch-at-ferring/
LOCATION:Sea Watch\, Ferring\, Sea Lane\, Ferring\, West Sussex\, BN12 5HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/sea_watch.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Clive Hope":MAILTO:clivehope@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T140726Z
CREATED:20251210T132358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T140726Z
UID:18283-1778398200-1778410800@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Amberley Wild Brooks: Nearly Dawn Chorus walk
DESCRIPTION:Note that this is one week later than the official International Dawn Chorus Day. \nThis will be a 3 mile walk and all on the flat. \nSpring migrants and songbirds. \nMeeting Point: Hog Lane\, Amberley\, 200 metres west of the Black Horse pub (BN18 9NH) where Hog Lane makes a turn OS:TQ030132. If there are no parking spaces on Hog Lane\, there is a free village car park at ///shatters.relating.clap \nOrganisers: Paul Emmerson & Richard Allan
URL:https://sdos.org/event/amberley-wild-brooks-nearly-dawn-chorus-walk/
LOCATION:Amberley Wild Brooks\, Hog Lane\, Amberley\, West Sussex\, BN18 9NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Amberley.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Emmerson":MAILTO:paulemmerson@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T205948Z
CREATED:20260421T204900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T205948Z
UID:18662-1779264000-1779283800@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Minibus Outing to Knepp
DESCRIPTION:I’m pleased to announce the next minibus outing\, where we will be visiting the Knepp rewilding estate\, near Horsham on Wednesday 20th May. \nThe main target bird is obviously the White Stork\, which should be on nests and bill clapping at the time of our visit. However\, we should also find plenty of summer migrant species and with luck may also find Turtle Doves. \nDetails \nWe will depart by minibus from the front of Shoreham Station at 8AM. The station is close to the number 2 and 700 bus routes. Our driver will be SDOS member Ian Gifford. \nWe will spend the morning at the reserve and aim to arrive back in Shoreham around 1 – 1.30PM. \nThe cost for the minibus will be £10\, to be paid in advance by bank transfer. \nWhat to expect \nThis will be a half day outing. There are flat\, wide marked routes around the site\, but the ground can be uneven and muddy in parts\, dependent on weather conditions. There is an option to climb up steps to view the landscape from tree platforms\, but this is optional. Grazing cattle and pigs are likely to be encountered. \nRefreshments are available near the car park\, or you may bring your own refreshments. There is a picnic area near the car park. Toilet facilities are available at the cafe area. \n\n\nHow to Apply \nIf you want to apply\, please email me personally at chair@sdos.org by no later than Thursday 30th April. There will be a random selection of participants if the trip is oversubscribed\, and you will hear one way or the other. Payment details will be sent to successful applicants in due course. \nWe hope that there will be a high level of interest in this outing. Given the reserve’s proximity\, some members might prefer meeting us there. Please let us know if you are intending to do this.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/minibus-outing-to-knepp/
LOCATION:Knepp Estate\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, West Sussex\, RH13 8NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2T2A6888.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Holter":MAILTO:holterjen1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T065637Z
CREATED:20260612T072150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T065637Z
UID:18742-1782208800-1782219600@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Outing to Newtimber Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join Terry Goble on a butterfly hunt\, the target species being the Dark Green Fritillary. \nParking: Located off the Saddlescombe Road (the Poynings to Brighton Road) opposite NT Saddlescombe Farm. \nWhat3Words: https://w3w.co/amphibian.crew.jumpy \nMap Reference: TQ267121 \nParking is limited to around 15 cars. Please be aware that one edge of the car park is deeply rutted & must be avoided. Participants should take great care when crossing the road. Cross with care and avoid the blind corner. \nConsider car sharing where possible. \nMeeting Point: Meet at the Wildflower Cafe\, which is just across the road from the car park \nPost Code: BN45 7DE \nWhat3Words: https://w3w.co/save.lotteries.pimples \nMeet at 10.00 am for a tea or coffee\, or at 10.30 am when we will commence the walk. We will visit for approximately 2.5 hours. The cafe also serves light lunches.Toilets are available here. \nThere are some fairly steep slopes and one stile to negotiate. Stout shoes or walking boots are recommended. Bring drinking water\, a hat and sunscreen. \nGiant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) can give nasty burns to the skin so don’t touch and consider long trousers. \nAlso please be aware that we could encounter adders. \nBirds could include Peregrine\, Raven\, Skylarks & the usual Downland species.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/butterfly-outing-to-newtimber-hill/
LOCATION:Newtimber Hill\, Newtimber Hill\, BN45 7DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copilot_20260612_081611.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Goble":MAILTO:terryx2x@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T221500
DTSTAMP:20260624T093913Z
CREATED:20260624T093748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T093913Z
UID:18754-1782850500-1782857700@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Nightjars at Lavington Common
DESCRIPTION:Park at the NT Lavington Common Car Park \nAdvise clothing appropriate for evening conditions. Sturdy footwear is recommended and long trousers are recommended to protect from the risk of ticks and biting insects. \nBring insect repellent (please do not spray near the group) a torch/ mobile phone and a cold drink.
URL:https://sdos.org/event/nightjars-at-lavington-common/
LOCATION:Lavington Common\, Duncton Common Road\, Duncton\, West Sussex\, GU28 0QL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nightjar-1-2024-Sept-11.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T091341Z
CREATED:20260617T091341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T091341Z
UID:18748-1782986400-1783000800@sdos.org
SUMMARY:Butterfly Extravaganza Number 2 to Knepp
DESCRIPTION:We visit the Knepp Estate to search for the Purple Emperor butterfly. Purple Hairstreaks are also possible. \nIt is also very likely that we will see the White Storks that the estate is famous for. The walk is mostly on flat ground; but uneven in parts. Supportive walking shoes are recommended. Either bring lunch or you can eat at the cafe; which has toilets. There are no other toilets at this site. \nIf we have time we can go by car to a nearby semi-ancient woodland; part of the Southwater complex to look for White Admiral and Silver-washed Fritillary. On route there is a service station for snacks and facilities.   \nPlease be aware that parking charges were recently introduced at Knepp \n £3 for up to 3hours\, £5 for 3 to 10 hours. \nPlease consider car sharing \nMeet at 10.00am outside the entrance to the Knepp Wilding Kitchen & Shop \nPlease be aware that in order to minimise disturbance to birds\, only guide dogs or assistance dogs are permitted to attend Outdoor events
URL:https://sdos.org/event/butterfly-extravaganza-number-2-to-knepp/
LOCATION:Knepp Estate\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, West Sussex\, RH13 8NQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdos.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/purpleemperor.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Goble":MAILTO:terryx2x@msn.com
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