Haslemere Natural History Society

Providing a focus for enthusiastic naturalists of all ages

Forthcoming 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.
Visitors are very welcome at our meetings. A donation of £5 per person would be much appreciated.
Should it be necessary to cancel the walk we will inform you.

A St. Valentine’s Birdwatch!

Date: 15 February 2025
Time: 10:30
Directions: GR SU918348 GU27 2DJ W3W: notes.unclaimed.states

Leader: Jon Taylor (HNHS member)

A morning walk through woodland at
Grayswood where Jon, with his acute hearing,
will draw attention to birds beginning to pair
up before their breeding season.
Directions: Park at the Village Hall in
Grayswood, next to the village green.

Birds at Medmerry [RSPB Reserve]

Date: 1 March 2025
Time: 10:30
Directions: GR:SZ818968 PO20 7JM W3W: jousting.siesta.pumps

Leader: tba by RSPB
The Reserve was established in 2013 and now
with mudflats, tidal lagoons, saltmarsh and
wildlife-friendly farmland. 20 min walk to
scrapes and no hides.
Directions: From B2198 at East Wittering
turn L for Earnley. Nr. Earnley Church take
Drove Lane. Meet in RSPB car park on R.
Stay on for further bird watching and lunch,
optional

River and Flood Plain Restoration on Leconfield Estate, Petworth

Date: 22 March 2025
Time: 10:30
Directions: GR:SU969204 GU28 0LL W3W turntable.snooze.charities

Leader:
Andrew Thompson (Fisheries
Bailiff for Leconfield Estate)
River and Flood Plain Restoration on
Leconfield Estate, Petworth
A 2 mile walk on private land alongside the
grassy bank of the River Rother, south of
Petworth, looking at reed beds, plants, riffles,
scrapes and bank-lowering, to reconnect the
River with its flood plain. Wellingtons
essential.
Directions: From Petworth, southwards on
A286 on Station Road, after ¼ mile take R
turn into Rotherbridge Lane. After ¼ mile at
junction on R take this to parking area that
will be signed.

Spring birds at Ebernoe Common (SussexWildlife Trust)

Date: 26 April 2025
Time: 10:00
Directions: GR:SU976278 GU 28 7LD W3W: touched.notifying.capacity

Leader: Sara Shepley (HNHS member)
This ancient woodland and National Nature
Reserve is a quiet place to listen for birds.
Directions: From A283 1½ miles south of
Northchapel, take turning on L into Streels
Lane, signposted Ebernoe. After 1½ miles,
just past phone box, look for track on R
leading to Ebernoe Church.

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