Today is #WorldSaltmarshDay. Saltmarshes create an important transition zone between sea & land. This rare & important habitat is found at only a few places in Sussex: mainly at the harbours of Rye, Chichester & Pagham & along the tidal reaches of the Rivers Rother, Cuckmere & Adur 📸 Barry Yates
Our Youth Rangers were invited to Wakehurst to help with their annual bio blitz - looking for bats in the night & identifying small mammals in the morning. Big thanks to Sussex Mammal Group, Sussex Bat Group, Knepp Wildland Foundation & Wakehurst for having us on board! 📸 Katie Bell/Archie Taplin
Sussex Wildlife Trust
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It's depressing how often we're asked about 'pests'. But what are pests exactly? We'd argue, it's humans who have created the problems, & it's only us that can resolve them.
https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/just-who-are-you-calling-a-pest
📸 A Humphries
Nature can be really calming! Lovely photo of a ladybird on unfurling fern by Dean Waddington, posted on the Nature Table
This Bee Orchid was found in Bevendean, Brighton, by the Communities Team, after Brighton Permaculture Trust took action to plant fruit trees & stop mowing in the area.
It's possible to support incredible wildlife in urban spaces 📸 Katie Bell
Meet new Wilder Learning Manager Jonny Owen and find out about his wiggly route to conservation, his time on Brownsea Island, plus Rave Therapy! 📸 Roz Bassford
https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/meet-the-staff-jonny-owen
Dew pond oasis! In the recent heatwave, Assistant Ranger Callum Forster saw a great range of birds visiting the dew pond at Southerham Farm Nature Reserve near Lewes - Corn Buntings, Goldfinches, Meadow Pipit and Whitethroat.
What goes down your drain can end up in the ocean. Everyday choices at home have an impact on marine life. This #30DaysWild, think about what you wash away & choose ocean friendly options where you can.
Tell us how you plan to help the ocean or changes you've already made at home in the comments 👇
Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sussex Wildlife Trust
Sussex Wildlife Trust
A free in-person workshop to support you in campaigning for nature and feeling confident to share your voice.
