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03-01-2007, 12:00 PM
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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. 
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03-01-2007, 12:18 PM
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Just a bit too far for a day out but it looks good 
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03-01-2007, 01:30 PM
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Hello, Susie,
How's the unpacking going?
I was wondering how you were getting along.
If ever we're near Arundel, I'll get in touch. It's great there. Lots of Eida ducks last time I went. I do love them.
And they were doing some extensive alterations, must have finished by now. Tell us all about it.
Have you ever been to Pagham harbour? That's great!
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03-01-2007, 01:39 PM
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Hello Badgerwatcher, happy new year to you.
Let me know if you are ever around here and we can do that.
I have never been to Pagham Harbour, but I have heard about it. I do hope to go there soon too.
At the moment, because I am new here, I don't know anyone in Sussex to go birding/mothing/nature watching with so I need to make some friends in the locality and hopefully they can recommend the good places to visit and (even better) show me around. Fortunately nature lovers are a friendly lot so I don't expect it will take too long for me to hook up with someone.
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03-01-2007, 04:50 PM
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You've got the South Downs near you, then Susie, didn't realise you were moving there. Arundal park is great chalk downland with all the blue butterflies and fabulous wild flowers. And loads of wonderful walks. I hope you are happy with your move.
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03-01-2007, 07:49 PM
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Hi Susie....You will love it at the wetland centre, its great there....Keep an eye out for the Water Voles too. I am down at arundel this weekend, but am bushcrafting in some woods there......
Welcome to W Sussex btw.... |
03-01-2007, 08:16 PM
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two sites i particularly liked in west sussex were Burton Mill Pond nr Petworth and Warnham Mill Pond nr Horsham
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03-01-2007, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete  two sites i particularly liked in west sussex were Burton Mill Pond nr Petworth and Warnham Mill Pond nr Horsham | I would recommend warnham too, its my local reserve, great wardens there too.... |
03-01-2007, 09:28 PM
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i'd be up for arundel assuming the date fits in with work , its not that local for me but as you folks know by now I'll go anywhere for a meet
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04-01-2007, 11:14 AM
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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.
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04-01-2007, 12:54 PM
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My partner James sounded quite interested in WWT Arundel, so let me know when you arrange it, we might make it after all.
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04-01-2007, 01:25 PM
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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 |
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
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08-01-2007, 08:21 PM
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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.
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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
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10-01-2007, 05:54 PM
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Good photo- Ken Livingstone might want to employ her! |
10-01-2007, 07:14 PM
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Thanks, Chris, and that is a smashing photo!
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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! |
20-01-2007, 10:10 PM
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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.
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02-02-2007, 01:46 PM
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It was grand - and what a lovely day for it too!
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