News
24 April 2008
Wildlife Festival
In late May there will be many extra events at the Nature Reserve and surrounding countryside.
Find out more by clicking here
2 April 2008
March was warm and windy.
From Hastings Meteorological Station.
January 2008
(normal value in brackets)
Sunshine 62.1 hours (63.9)
Mean maximum temp. 10.0 C (6.9)
Mean minimum temp. 5.4 C (2.5)
Rainfall 91.0 mm. (70.7)
Gale or stronger 4 day (2.1)
February 2008
(normal value in brackets)
Sunshine 152.1 hours (83.8)
Mean maximum temp. 10.2 C (7.0)
Mean minimum temp. 4.1 C (2.4)
Rainfall 21.8 mm. (52.9)
Gale or stronger 1 day (1.0)
March 2008
(normal value in brackets)
Sunshine 117.8 hours (132.3)
Mean maximum temp. 10.0 C (9.1)
Mean minimum temp. 4.5 C (3.4)
Rainfall 54.2 mm. (51.0)
Gale or stronger 2 day (0.9)
13 March 2008
Live Weather
We have established a weather station at Rye Harbour that provides live weather information on this website.
Click here for a detailed version or click here for a simple version or look at our weather page, here
24 February 2008
Preparing Ternery Pool
Recent workparties have prepared Ternery Pool for the imminent seabird breeding season. A raft has been moved from Castle Water, refurbished and placed at Ternery Pool to provide some extra safe nesting space for gulls and terns.
Some islands have been weeded and in a spirit of optimism four
Roseate Tern nesting boxes have been placed on an island where they have prospected in previous years.
5 January 2008
Events 2008 leaflet
The public events on the nature reserve for 2008 are listed in a new leaflet that is available from Lime Kiln Cottage or by downloading by clicking here
Events can also be found on this website by clicking here
4 January 2008
December was dry, warm and sunny
From Hastings Meteorological Station.
December 2007
(normal value in brackets)
Sunshine 86.7 hours (56.6)
Mean maximum temp. 9.2 C (7.9)
Mean minimum temp. 3.7 C (3.4)
Rainfall 65.5 mm. (79.7)
Gale or stronger 1 day (1.9)
November 2007
(normal value in brackets)
Sunshine 96.5 hours (76.3)
Mean maximum temp. 11.7 C (10.5)
Mean minimum temp. 5.3 C (5.5)
Rainfall 55.0 mm. (88.8)
Gale or stronger 0 days (1.6)
October 2007
(normal value in brackets)
Sunshine 130.3 hours (123.7)
Mean maximum temp. 15.4 C (14.6)
Mean minimum temp. 9.2 C (8.8)
Rainfall 61.6 mm. (89.4)
Gale or stronger 0 days (1.3)
September 2007
(normal value in brackets)
Sunshine 182.1 hours (168.4)
Mean maximum temp. 19.0 C (18.3)
Mean minimum temp. 12.2 C (11.8)
Rainfall 21.5 mm. (63.4)
Gale or stronger 0 days (0.6)
August 2007 (normal value in brackets).
Sunshine 242.7 hours (218.0)
Mean maximum temp. 20.3 C (20.2)
Mean minimum temp. 13.5 C (13.5)
Rainfall 42.9 mm. (59.3)
Gale or stronger 0 days (0.3)
July 2007 (normal value in brackets).
Sunshine 252.5 hours (228.1)
Mean maximum temp. 19.5 C (19.9)
Mean minimum temp. 13.8 C (13.2)
Rainfall 96.5 mm. (53.5)
Gale or stronger 0 days (0.1)
June 2007 (normal value in brackets).
Sunshine 206.8 hours (232.5)
Mean maximum temp. 19.1 C (18.1)
Mean minimum temp. 13.2 C (11.1)
Rainfall 115.6 mm. (46.6)
Gale or stronger 0 days (0.1)
May 2007 (normal value in brackets).
Sunshine 204 hours (228)
Mean maximum temp. 16.4 C (15.3)
Mean minimum temp. 10.3 C (8.3)
Rainfall 93.7 mm. (44.6)
Gale or stronger 0 days (0.3)
April 2007 (normal value in brackets).
Sunshine 277 hours (176)
Mean maximum temp. 17.1 C (11.8)
Mean minimum temp. 8.5 C (5.3)
Rainfall 0.0 mm. (47.6)
Gale or stronger 0 days (0.3)
March 2007 (normal value in brackets).
Sunshine 193 hours (132)
Mean maximum temp. 11.9 C (9.0)
Mean minimum temp. 5.2 C (3.4)
Rainfall 41.2 mm. (51.1)
Gale or stronger 2 days (0.8)
February 2007 (normal value in brackets).
Sunshine 80 hours (84)
Mean maximum temp. 10.3 C (7.0)
Mean minimum temp. 5.3 C (2.4)
Rainfall 100.3 mm. (52.5)
Gale or stronger 1 days (1)
January 2007 (normal value in brackets).
Sunshine 78 hours (64)
Mean maximum temp. 10.2 C (6.9)
Mean minimum temp. 5.7 C (2.5)
Rainfall 71.1 mm. (70.7)
Gale or stronger 3 days (2.1)
See our weather page for more information
22 December 2007
Google map of reserve
There is a new way of finding out more about the nature reserve – using Google maps you can see the layout of the reserve and surrounding area.
Click Here To View The Map
29 November 2007
In Focus
... the binocular and telescope specialists visit the nature reserve every month. They are very good at letting you try equipment in the field before you buy.
The forthcoming dates are Sat 22 Dec / Sat 26 Jan / Sat 23 Feb
click here for their website
PLEASE NOTE – the dates in the latest Friends Newsletter are incorrect!
20 November 2007
Next two ‘steps’ for Rye pedestrian and cycle route
Cyclists and pedestrians are set to benefit from a new route between Rye Harbour village and Rye.The county council has been working with local businesses who have dedicated land to the council allowing work to continue on the next two phases of the path.
Work will begin on the second section of the shared pedestrian and cycle path this Monday (19 November) and will last for 20 weeks. Once this is complete, work will begin in January 2008 on the third section from Weslake Industrial Estate to Rye Paddock.
The scheme is to be delivered in four sections. The first section of the route from Rye Harbour village to the sluice gate was completed in October 2006.
Councillor Matthew Lock, Lead Cabinet Member for Transport & Environment said: “This work will result in a much safer journey for cyclists and pedestrians along a route which is used by schoolchildren, residents of Rye Harbour village and visitors to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.”
For more information on the roadworks contact the Customer Access Team on 0845 60 80 193.
29 October 2007
Please join the FRIENDS
... of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, and then you will be doing something to conserve the important wildlife habitats and the unique character of the area. It will also give you the opportunity to learn more about it and participate in its success. Click here to find out more