Arundel WWT

badgerwatcher · #11 (**permalink**) 04-01-2007, 12:54 PM

My partner James sounded quite interested in WWT Arundel, so let me know when you arrange it, we might make it after all.

Riverbird · #12 (**permalink**) 04-01-2007, 01:25 PM

Welcome to West Sussex!!
You will love it!
Arundel is a lovly place, WWT is brill & the castle is beautiful.
You will have a great day out

eeyore · #13 (**permalink**) 04-01-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie

Looks like it is you and me so far then, hun. lmao I am sure we can get a few more people together.

Warnham is lovely, I have already been there a few times. I had hoped to go on the walk there on New Years day and meet a few people but the better half and kids opted to go to the seaside - can't complain cos it was a lovely day for it.

I know a few people in Surrey and have explored some of the North Downs, which are great for butterflies, but don't know anything about the South Downs yet. I am looking forward to finding out more.

best bet is probably for you to just pick a date susie - in my xperience you get more interest in meets when people have a definite date to diarizes

Susie · #14 (**permalink**) 08-01-2007, 08:21 PM

The weather is so grot at the moment I just cannot get motivated to get anything sorted but as soon as it improves I will pick a date.

Chris Hawes · #15 (**permalink**) 10-01-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie

I am thinking of popping along to see the birds at Arundel over the next few weeks - anyone fancy coming along?

Here's a link to the site. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust.

Edit: Another local site to me that I would like to visit is Pulborough Brooks so if anyone local wants to show me around I would be extremely grateful.

Hi Susie,

You'll like Arundel WWT - I'd highly recommend it. I went last weekend for the first time and had a great time. Despite the awful weather, there was still lots going on a lots to see.

The highlight was this sparrowhawk I saw with a freshly caught pigeon. Not the greatest shot in the world but I never seem to have much luck with sparrowhawks - this is only about the third or fourth I've ever seen, and certainly the first I've had a chance to photograph.

All the best, and hope you have a great time when you go!

Chris

(fingers crossed this works - it's my first attempt at posting an image!)

aeshna5 · #16 (**permalink**) 10-01-2007, 05:54 PM

Good photo- Ken Livingstone might want to employ her!

Susie · #17 (**permalink**) 10-01-2007, 07:14 PM

Thanks, Chris, and that is a smashing photo!

Chris Hawes · #18 (**permalink**) 11-01-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Susie

Thanks, Chris, and that is a smashing photo!

thanks Susie and aeshna5!

Susie · #19 (**permalink**) 20-01-2007, 10:10 PM

Welcome to the WWT official website

I'm going to be there on Friday 2nd February - can you make it on a weekday, Badgerwatcher?

Free entry plus "Guide in the hide spotting wetland birds (volunteers with telescopes in hides)

Boat Safaris with Ramsar based commentary throughout the day

Wetland Themed foods with focus on sustainable foods including fish and alternatives to endangered species such as local Cod" - sounds too good to miss.