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A coastal wetland with an abundance of wildlife & miles of wheelchair friendly paths. Discovery Centre open daily 9.30-4.15 with fab @lime_kiln_cafe!

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We’re pleased to announce that Castle Water at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is open to visitors again, following careful monitoring of suspected avian botulism, confirmed bird flu and blue-green algae.

Visitors can enjoy Castle Water safely again by following this simple guidance:
> Do not touch or approach sick, injured or dead birds.
> Keep to designated footpaths and viewing areas, do not enter the water
> Keep dogs on a lead at all times.
> Do not let dogs swim, paddle or drink from any water.

photo © Barry Yates by @ryeharbournr

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2 days ago

🎶 Nightingales: Live with Sam Lee & Axel Wild at Rye Harbour 🎶Friday 6th November, from 7.30pm

Don't miss out on another very special evening with Mercury Prize-nominated folksinger, Sam Lee, in a truly intimate setting. We're delighted to welcome Sam back to Rye Harbour Discovery Centre for an enthralling audio experience.

Let folksinger and naturalist, @samleesong, and nature-sound-recordist and spatial audio maestro, @axelwildsound, take you on a narrated, musical and sonic journey into the world of the Nightingale.

Be immersed, via surround sound speakers, song, stories and recordings, in the extraordinary life and character of this exquisite singer. Hear tales of our relationship to the land through this now critically endangered species that Sussex Wildlife Trust works to protect.

Sam's talent for breathing new life into traditional songs earned him recognition at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. His springtime ‘Singing With Nightingales’ events have highlighted the plight of this bird. And his debut novel, ‘The Nightingale, Notes on a Songbird’, explores its enduring cultural legacy.

🔥Tickets are selling fast, visit link in bio or our website for our events listings: 👇
sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on

📷 Credits:
Sam Lee © Ollie Denton
Sam Lee at the Discovery Centre © Gesine Garz
Nightingale © Hugh Clark FRPS
@sussexwildlifetrust @1066country @newsrye
#SamLee #RyeHarbourDiscoveryCentre #FolkMusic by @ryeharbournr

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9 days ago

🌊 Hear about a new plan to heal the Sussex Seas. 🐬

The Blueprint for Seascape Recovery is the first shared roadmap for nature recovery across Sussex's marine and coastal environment.

Collaboratively produced, it provides 126 actions across key habitats and species as well as interconnected themes like water quality, marine protection & management, and offshore wind & nature inclusive design.

Join the webinar on Tuesday 20th October at 7pm to hear what's in the Blueprint, why it's important, and how we can move from plan to action.

Plus, hear from inspiring organisations already making recovery happen across our region, including Sussex Wildlife Trust, Harbour Oysters, Friends of Adur SSSI and the Sussex Dolphin Project.

Head to the link in the bio to register on Eventbrite.

[Image description: Team member and guest speaker Paul Tinsley-Marshall at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve by the red-roofed hut]

Photo © Gesine Garz by @ryeharbournr

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12 days ago

🎀🎄 Christmas Wreath Workshop at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre 🎄🎀 Sunday 29 November, 10am - 12pm

Bit early to be mentioning Christmas? Not if it prevents festive wreath-envy!!Join us to create a stunning and colourful wreath for your home with expert guidance from Lidiia, a talented Ukrainian florist. You'll make a wreath to be proud of using natural fir sprigs, decorative foliage and a beautiful cotton bow.

📷 Image by @lida_floral of a previous wreath workshop. Participants said:
🌲"Absolutely loved it! The one to one support. The location, interacting with others! The quality of the wreaths and teaching!"
🌲"The best wreath workshop I’ve attended. Lidiia demonstrated clearly how to construct the wreaths encouraging our own creative interpretations...a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and perfect location."

Ticket price - £64 including materials, tea or coffee and a mince pie. Don't miss out on the festive fun! 🔎 Find and book our events here: sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/

@newsrye @1066country by @ryeharbournr

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13 days ago

Walk #2 over and out 😍

It was so gorgeous to welcome back some faces from our first walk, and induct some new friends into birding this morning! 🐦🪶

@ryeharbournr never disappoints and today was no exception. We were totally spoilt and saw 23 different species of birds 😍

The highlight has to be filling out an empty bird hide 🥹

We are so lucky to have seen that many birds, but more than that we feel so lucky to have been joined by some wonderful people and birders who want to share the joy - thank you for coming and making this feel so worthwhile 🥹

We can’t wait for the next one…👀🥹💜 by @ryeharbournr

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14 days ago

Have you spotted the new visitors at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve?

We love the installations by local artist, Beverley Drury.

Beverley has made five sculptures of birds that can be found at the reserve. Her sculptures are made from a combination of new and up-cycled materials. Each one is unique and attempts to capture the fleeting pose, behaviour and character of the bird.

You’ll find her sculptures outside the Discovery Centre, they’ll be with us through the autumn.

Can you guess which bird species they are?

[Image description: bird sculptures made of wire on top of fence posts]

Photo © Gesine Garz by @ryeharbournr

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14 days ago

We love it when you share your photos with us

One visitor sent us these beautiful Kingfisher and Greenshank pics from their recent visit to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

If you'd like to share your photos with us too, send them to us at RHDCOffice@sussexwt.org.uk.

They might even be featured on the digital exhibition screen in the Discovery Centre.

[Image description: 2 x Kingfisher perching on fence post, Greenshank wading through water, Greenshank foraging in the mud]

Photos © Phil Harrison by @ryeharbournr

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17 days ago

🎄✨ Festive Makers Market at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre ✨🎄
‼️Save the date: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, 10am to 4pm.

In a few weeks, we'll open our doors to our annual festive market. Join us, get into the festive spirit and discover unique and special gifts that you won't find on the high street!

We're showcasing some 20 talented local artists and makers offering products focussed on nature and the environment. You'll find beautiful homeware, ceramics and woodenware, jewellery, prints, gorgeous knits, naturally-dyed clothing and handmade chocolate.

Entry is free and our café will serve festive treats and drinks. Our shop offers quirky, nature-inspired, ethically-sourced gifts too.

📷 Rye Harbour linoprint by Annie Soudain.
📷 Fern cork linocut coasters by @jackdawandbear.
📷 Rosehips, felt & embroidered notebook cover by @lilypearl26.
📷 Earrings by @thesilvery.
@sussexwildlifetrust @newsrye @1066country by @ryeharbournr

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20 days ago

Essential roadworks to improve access are underway 🚧

The Environment Agency has scheduled up to five days of work to resurface an important access track that cuts through the nature reserve.

When: Monday 28th September - Friday 2nd October.

Where: There will be potential disruption to access along the footpath that follows the access track from Oyster Creek to Dog's Hill Road at Winchelsea Beach.

The red line on the image shows where the work is taking place.

If you would like more information on alternative routes around the nature reserve, please call us on: 01797 360960 or email RHDCOffice@sussexwt.org.uk taken in Rye Harbour Nature Reserve by @ryeharbournr

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22 days ago

Opticron Optics Day - Saturday 26 September 🔭

Looking to buy wildlife-watching gear? Come and find out what best suits your needs at our Discovery Centre. You'd be hard pushed to find a better place to try out your binoculars and telescopes than Rye Harbour Nature Reserve!

At our Optics Day you'll have the chance to try out a large range of Opticron binoculars, monoculars and telescopes specifically designed for wildlife watching. Drop-in anytime between 10am-3pm with no need to book. Opticron expert Rob Laughton will be on hand to guide you through the different types of kit.

Buying a new bit of kit from our shop helps to support Rye Harbour Nature Reserve & Discovery Centre; all profits will fund the work of Sussex Wildlife Trust.

📅 Saturday 26 September
⌚ 10:00am - 3:00pm
📍 Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

📷 Rob Laughton
#opticron #opticronbinoculars #tyrharbournaturereserve by @ryeharbournr

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23 days ago

A new community action group has been set up in Rye thanks to our Youth Rangers.
Five Youth Rangers recently hosted a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing at the Discovery Centre.
They all worked hard to help facilitate the screening by welcoming the attendees, supporting guests and speaking in front of the audience.
Fifty people watched the screening. There were lots of great discussions and hopeful outcomes.
It was great to hear that a Rye town councillor and another member of the audience have decided to take immediate action and set up a local community action group for Rye.
Protecting and restoring nature is a team effort, with local communities often leading the way. That's why Sussex Wildlife Trust works alongside communities to build genuine, lasting connections with the wild places on our doorsteps.

[Image description: Youth Rangers speaking to the audience, Youth Rangers dressed up in our sea-inspired 'Take a Kelpie' stand, Youth Rangers greeting attendees, audience watching the film.]

Photos © Arthur Sloman by @ryeharbournr

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25 days ago

🌊 Pie & Mash Evening with a View at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve 🌊
📅 Saturday 10 October
🕠 5.30pm - 8pm
💷 Price for three courses: £34.95 per person.
Child (or small appetite) half-size portion: £19.95.

Enjoy the perfect comfort food with friends or family while watching the sun set over an unbeatable view at the Discovery Centre. You might spot an endangered Curlew or an elegant Little Egret during your meal. By joining us you're supporting our work to connect people with nature.

🍽️ Start the evening with homemade Leek & Potato soup with croutons.

🍽️Then choose from award-winning locally-made pies: Steak & Ale, Chicken & Bacon or Mushroom & Spinach. Served with mashed local potatoes, seasonal veg, and the all-important gravy.

🍽️ For dessert, choose from Apple & Blackberry Crumble or Banoffee Pie, served with cream, ice cream or custard. To ask about a vegan option, email us on: rhdcoffice@sussexwt.org.uk

🍷 It’s a ‘bring your own’ evening with no corkage fee, so bring your favourite wine or ale. Cold non-alcoholic drinks and teas & coffees will be available to buy.

Sound good? Reserve your table with a £10 deposit 👇
🔗See link in bio or our latest events listings at sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

📷 Saltmarsh sunset view by Barry Yates
📷 Pie & Mash evening by Martin-Paul Everett and Sarah Watson
@1066country @newsrye #sussexwildlifetrust by @ryeharbournr

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