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. Bring a chair, and a 'scope if you have one.
Note that this is one week later than the official International Dawn Chorus Day. This will be a 3 mile walk and all on the flat. Spring migrants and songbirds. Meeting 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...
I’m pleased to announce the next minibus outing, where we will be visiting the Knepp rewilding estate, near Horsham on Wednesday 20th May. The 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...
Join Terry Goble on a butterfly hunt, the target species being the Dark Green Fritillary. Parking: Located off the Saddlescombe Road (the Poynings to Brighton Road) opposite NT Saddlescombe Farm. What3Words: https://w3w.co/amphibian.crew.jumpy Map Reference: TQ267121 Parking is limited to around 15 cars. Please be aware that one edge of the car park is deeply rutted &...
Park at the NT Lavington Common Car Park Advise clothing appropriate for evening conditions. Sturdy footwear is recommended and long trousers are recommended to protect from the risk of ticks and biting insects. Bring insect repellent (please do not spray near the group) a torch/ mobile phone and a cold drink.
We visit the Knepp Estate to search for the Purple Emperor butterfly. Purple Hairstreaks are also possible. It is also very likely that we will see the White Storks that...
This is our late Summer visit to Thorney Island and never disappoints - usually there is a good chance of Osprey and other summer migrants on early passage south as...
Beeding Hill Triangle and Room Bottom. 6km / 4 miles, ~3hrs An exciting opportunity to join expert birder Richard Allan on a local downland walk. We may need to limit...
A walk alongside the Adur SSSI, starting at midday from outside Ropetackle Arts Centre . The start of this walk is well served by the number 2 and 700 bus...
A visit for Autumn Migrants. On past trips these have included Wheatears, Whinchats, Yellow Wagtails ,Spotted Flycatchers and Common Redstarts. From the car park we will walk along the Monarch’s...
We are planning to run our ever popular minibus outing to Pagham Harbour to coincide with autumn migration. There is always lots to see here, and at this time of...
A walk alongside the Adur SSSI, starting at 8.30AM from outside Ropetackle Arts Centre (Little High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5EG). The start of this walk is well served by the...
