Mark – Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Guide in a Hide 25 October 2025

What great Guide in a Hide day we had yesterday, largely in sunshine, and ending with a rainbow!

The fantastic high tide gave us over 50 different species of birds to show our 131 visitors. The 1500 or so Golden Plover were spectacular when whirling around, the Wigeon whistled all day, the Spoonbill showed up, and a Kingfisher gave a few lucky visitors their first ever sighting.

This is our 4th year of running this wonderful and popular event. In that time the team has given 1700 hours of time and had the pleasure of welcoming over 8100 visitors!

We are continually thrilled to see the interest, excitement and amazement in people’s faces at seeing birds close up and learning something about them. In particular, the children, looking, listening and learning give us enormous pleasure and make giving up our time so very rewarding.

Thank you so much for coming along and we hope to see you again next time, Sunday 9th November 10am until 3pm.

Talks

13 December – A Guide to British Deer

Saturday 13th December 2025 1.30pm – 3pm at the Discovery Centre.

Ian Rumley-Dawson, past chairman of The Friends of RHNR and renowned speaker, will give us an insight into all the species of deer regularly found in the British Isles, paying special attention to those we may encounter in Sussex.

These talks are for members of The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve only. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you are not a member of The Friends but would like to attend, please JOIN US and let us know.
Limited places are available and booking for members of The Friends will open at 8.00am on 1st November.
Please note that dogs (except for guide dogs that have been pre-booked) are not allowed at talks.

Talks

08 November – The Role and Responsibilities of HM…

Saturday 8th November 2025 1.30pm – 3pm at the Discovery Centre.

David Dunlop from HM Coast guard will look at the role of HMCG nationally, but with especial reference to Rye Bay. He will also look at how that role, structure and working practice has developed and changed over the last 50 years.

These talks are for members of The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve only. There is no charge, though donations are gratefully accepted. If you are not a member of The Friends but would like to attend, please JOIN US and let us know.
Limited places are available and booking for members of The Friends will open at 8.00am on 1st October.
Please note that dogs (except for guide dogs that have been pre-booked) are not allowed at talks.

giah

24 October – Guide in a Hide

Saturday 24th October 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM

Drop in to the Gooders hide between the car park and the sea where there will be guides stationed throughout the day to show you the birds. Binoculars, telescopes and spotter sheets available for you to use. There will also be guides outside the Discovery Centre.

Suitable for all.

400m walk towards the sea from  Rye Harbour car park, TN31 7TY

No booking necessary.

This event is weather dependent so please check close to the date, before travelling, in case of cancellation.

giah