Dates for your diary
Other wildlife events
Other activities in the surrounding area can be found on the RXwildlife events page.
There is a leaflet of Rye Harbour Events 2010 available click here for details
September 2010
Sat 11 September 2010 @ 09:00
Autumn Migration on the Beach Reserve
There should be movements of seabirds, coasting passerines, waders refuelling on the pools and perhaps some raptors. Meet at Rye Harbour car park. Approx 3 mile walk, 9am – 12noon. Donations appreciated.
Sun 12 September 2010 @ 10:00
Camber Castle Wildlife and History
A chance to go inside Camber Castle, visit the birdwatching hide at Castle Water, and see the wetland wildlife there. Meet at Brede Lock. 10.00am – 1.00pm. Donations appreciated.
October 2010
Sat 02 October 2010 @ 13:00
Shrimping at Rye Harbour
The tidal shallows are murky but full of life. Bring the family to catch shrimps, flatfish and crabs. Please wear suitable footwear for paddling/wading in the sea. Meet at Lime Kiln Cottage at 1.00pm. Donations appreciated.
Sat 09 October 2010 @ 09:00
Autumn Migration Watch
Join the warden in search for warblers in the bushes, waders on the islands and wagtails overhead. Meet at Brede Lock. Approx 3 mile walk. 9am – 12noon. Donations appreciated.
Sat 16 October 2010 @ 14:30
Winter Lecture: Sikkim the Hard Way
An illustrated talk by David Lang, organised by the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Meet at Winchelsea Beach Community Hall at 2.30pm. Open to all, donations appreciated.
Wed 27 October 2010 @ 10:30
The Big Draw
Join this national event by helping to create artwork based on the reserve’s wildlife. Drop in to Lime Kiln Cottage any time between 10.30am – 3.00pm. Donations appreciated.
Thu 28 October 2010 @ 12:00
The Ghost of Camber Castle
A spooktacular trail around Camber Castle, for young witches and warlocks. Follow the clues to win a prize… Drop in to Camber Castle any time between 12noon – 3pm. £2 per trail sheet, every trail sheet completed will win a prize.
Fri 29 October 2010 @ 10:30
Feed the Birds
Make tasty treats to help your garden birds get through the winter months. Drop in to Lime Kiln Cottage any time between 10.30am – 3.00pm. Donations appreciated.
Sat 30 October 2010 @ 13:00
Camber Castle Exploration
Explore the Castle, the birdwatching hide and the Castlw Water wetland for early winter wildlife. Meet at Brede Lock. Approx 2 mile walk. 1.00 – 4.00pm. Donations appreciated.
November 2010
Sat 20 November 2010 @ 13:30
Winter Lecture
“Over the Sea to the Isles of Scilly”
An illustrated talk by Ian Rumley-Dawson, organised by the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Winchelsea Beach Community Hall 2.30pm. Open to all. Donations appreciated.
Sun 21 November 2010 @ 09:30
Winter Birds at the Beach Reserve
A chance to get to grips with a good variety of winter visitors: wildfowl, waders, finches and raptors. Meet at Rye Harbour car park. Approx 3 mile walk. 10.30am – 1.00pm. Donations appreciated.
December 2010
Sat 04 December 2010 @ 09:30
Festive Beach Clean
A pre-Christmas clean-up of the rubbish washed up along the beach by the autumn’s storms, plus the chance to see many wintering birds. Your efforts will be rewarded with hot soup and mince pies at Lime Kiln Cottage afterwards. Please bring work gloves if you have them. Meet at Rye Harbour car park. 10.30am – 1.00pm.