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30-08-2009, 07:27 PM
|  | Member of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hastings, East Sussex
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| | | Re: East Sussex meet up.
It's not a problem as I'm hoping that this will be the first of many. I know my way around a lot of the woods and country parks of the area but my knowledge of wildlife is limited so I can give a good tour of the terrain and learn from others knowledge.
Despite being heavily populated down this way we've got some cracking nature reserves. I Keep reading about Clumber Park and want to introduce people to areas down here. Brede High woods is undergoing big changes at the moment so it's an interesting project to watch and next year should be a good year as the heathland restoration continues. |
02-09-2009, 05:37 PM
| | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hastings, Sussex
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| | | Re: East Sussex meet up.
Myself and the wife are still up for this.
Should I leave the camera gear at home if we are doing alot of walking? I don't want to hold people up - you know what it's like when you see something photogenic!
If others are taking gear I may bring it still.
TobyH |
02-09-2009, 07:01 PM
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| | | Re: East Sussex meet up.
I don't think I'm physically capable of walking round the woods without a camera. I'm looking to do what normally takes me 2 hours with the dogs in around 3 - 3 1/2 hours so we've got a bit of time for discussion/photography on the way round. Most of my good pictures at the woods have been chance finds while out with the dogs rather than dedicated photography trips. I'm working on a device to prevent horizontal Dave seeing the ground which should speed things along.
There's no hard and fast agenda for the day, we'll take it as we find it. If a fantastic photo opportunity turns up we can always abandon the photographers and meet them later. |
02-09-2009, 07:37 PM
|  | Moderator | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belvedere, Kent
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| | | Re: East Sussex meet up.
I'll be bringing my camera plus a specially modified periscope so I can still see the ground past Mike's device. But I promise to be good and not hold everyone up too much! 
Dave P.
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02-09-2009, 09:43 PM
|  | Commander of the Wild Empire | | Join Date: Jan 2006
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| | | Re: East Sussex meet up.
Real life always gets in the way of having fun.  Can't make this time but hope to catch up with you all on another occasion. |
04-09-2009, 08:46 PM
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| | | Re: East Sussex meet up.
Best postcode for anyone using a satnav looks like TN31 6EX which is just under 1Km away.
Dave P.
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04-09-2009, 09:52 PM
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| | | Re: East Sussex meet up.
The car park will be fairly easy to spot as there will be a white land rover 110 parked adjacent to the entrance (doesn't fit under the barrier) with a nutter making tea on the bonnet. May even take a frying pan and make bacon sarnies.
Mike |
05-09-2009, 06:17 PM
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A great day was had by all that came. More info later but Horizontal Dave can also now be known under the pseudonym Dangerous Dave.
Mucho pictures later when I have processed them.
Mike |
05-09-2009, 07:05 PM
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| | | Re: East Sussex meet up.
Made it home about twenty mins ago after a fantastic day with great company and several new species for me!  Brede High Woods is well worth a visit and looks like a site that's good for all seasons.
A huge thank-you to Mike for organising this - an excellent guide and a first-class host. Teas, coffees and bacon butties!
I'll try and get my best shots posted up asap.
Dave P.
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