Field Meetings
- The HNHS cannot be held responsible for any injury, loss or damage to person or property incurred at any of its meetings.
- Dogs are not permitted.
- High tide is given for Chichester Harbour (entrance).
- In exceptionally severe or dangerous conditions please assume that the meeting is cancelled.
- Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear for expected weather conditions
- Junior members are always welcome but MUST be accompanied by an adult.
- If any of the leaders is unable to be present, every effort will be made to find a substitute.
Winter birds at Pulborough Brooks Reserve (RSPB)
Leaders: Doug Maughan and Phil Darley (HNHS Members)
A morning visit to the Reserve in the Arun Valley within the South Downs National Park. Habitats include wetland, woodlands and heathland, with several hides and viewing points. Tea room. Entry fee of £4 and parking fee £3 (all-day) for non-RSPB members.
Directions: Follow the A283 eastwards from Petworth to Pulborough and then continue on the same road through the town. The reserve is signposted on the A283 about 3km beyond Pulborough.
Birds at Farlington Marshes (Hampshire & Isle of Wight Trust)
Leader: Rebecca Law (a member of the H&IoWWT Farlington team)
The reserve comprises coastal marsh with freshwater and brackish pools and lagoons.
Directions: Head south along the A3. As you approach its end, follow signs for M27 west (Portsmouth). Immediately after the A3 merges into the M27, keep left then exit at the first roundabout, which leads to the A2030. Keep in left hand lane then, on the roundabout, turn sharp left at the first exit (it is just a track) then through a gateway. Rebecca will meet us in the second car park. (The above GR and W3W are for first car park entrance.)
A Field to a Nature Reserve – a Rewilding Success? (Grayswood)
Leader: Jonnie Taylor (HNHS Member)
We will visit a 7 acre- rewilded area near Grayswood. Jonnie will walk us around this site which is thick with wildlife in late March. We will discuss rewilding practice and achievement (or lack of, in many cases) in the UK.
Directions: From Haslemere north on A286 to Grayswood, just before the village green, turn right into Lower Road, past Grayswood School, then at crossroads turn left into Prestwick Lane.
After approx. 300m park on right at entrance to wood.
A Morning Walk at Woolbeding (Reimagined)
Leader: Charlotte Eley (Area Ranger, National Trust)
Woolbeding Reimagined is a long term land project that aims to restore wildlife habitats, support species recovery and contribute to tackling the climate crisis.
Directions: We will park at the NT office, which is on a minor road between Elmers Marsh to the north and Woolbeding to the south. The office is about 1.5km north of Woolbeding. Elmers Marsh can be reached from Liphook, using the road that passes Hollycombe, or from Fernhurst, using the road that heads west from the village centre. Alternatively, approach from the A272 and find the minor road signed to Woolbeding about 1km west of Midhurst.
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