Welcome to our website
This is the website of the Eastbourne & District Local Group. RSPB local groups are a great way to meet friendly, like-minded people in your area while learning more about birds and wildlife.
Next events
Shinewater Park, Sovereign Harbour (change due to flooding)
Walk: Wednesday 8th November
Meet at 10.00am in the Sovereign Harbour Village car park, off the A259.
Wild Britain – Mick White
Talk: Wednesday, 1st November – starts 2:15pm and 7:00pm
In this talk professional wildlife photographer Mick White will take us on a journey through the seasons looking at some of the wildlife that can still be found around Britain from our gardens to our coastal areas.
Latest news
Talks and walks 2023
TALKS We hold our Wednesday meetings in St.Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6HL Admission £5.00 for members, £6.00 for non-members. Refreshments are included. The…
Nestbox and insect house building in Eastbourne
On Saturday, some of us gathered at a house in Eastbourne to put together nestboxes and make a start on building insect houses. Fortified by…
Past events 2023
Weir Wood Reservoir Walk, Saturday 21st October Read about our Weir Wood walk here P.S. The Friends of Weir Wood have an open day on…
Beached Bird Survey
The beached bird survey is an annual survey that takes place at the end of February when in theory it will be nice and mild…
From the blog
Saturday Walk: Weir Wood Reservoir
A few of us braved the weather and made it to Weir Wood Reservoir, in the Ashdown Forest. We sat in the hide for ¾…
Saturday Walk: Down Level
Date: 16th September 2023 Our walk started at Rickney Bridge and went along Rickney Lane till the footpath over Down Level then along White Dyke…
Wednesday Walk: Cooden Moat and Hooe Level
Date of walk: 13th September 2023 Seven RSPB Eastbourne & District members set off from Arden Cottage for a walk that included ancient woodland, the…
Saturday Walk: West Rise Marsh
Date of walk: 12th August 2023 I took eight members for a stroll around the marsh with the help of Steve on his local patch,…
Links to local and national wildlife organisations
For information and help on your local wildlife.