2022 Events
New Great Crested Newt event! We’re excited to announce that we will be joined by David Dewsbury to survey a woodland pond near Laughton, East Sussex. David will demonstrate his novel way of GCN surveying using a box trap. Please come along to learn more about the ‘Dewsbury Trap’ and meet the inventor himself! Dates:Wednesday 18 May PM - trap demo Thursday 19 May AM - trap checking Spaces are limited, so if interested please email Louise for more info and to book: sxargchair@icloud.com Fri 8 April / Sat 9 April early morning – Pond Survey, Lewes. Too cold again! Fri 20 May pm – Great Crested Newt torch survey and moth survey, near Laughton Sun 17 July, 11am – Friends of Weir Wood Reservoir Open Day, near East Grinstead. Reptile round plus pond dipping, bird ringing, scopes on reservoir. Sun 11 September morning – Rare Reptile Ramble, near Midhurst If you would like to attend, please email sxargchair@icloud.com More events coming! Rare Reptile Ramble Report 2021
Paul Stevens event went really well thanks to the sharp eye of a group member who, almost miraculously, spotted a smooth snake entwined in heather. It was a warm day and the refuges proved unproductive . No sand lizards were found, but a tiny common lizard was enjoying the sun (see photo). Paul gave a delightful talk on smoothies some of which was recorded on Fiona McKinnon's phone. Photographs are courtesy of our leader, Louise Smith. Thank you Paul for a great morning. Click here for the short video that will give you a flavour of the event. The sound is quite faint in parts so maximise the volume. Postponed Pulborough Brooks Reptile Walk. We are awaiting a date from the RSPB. |
Smooth snake (Paul is licensed)
Juvenile common lizard soaking up the sun
 Marsh Frogs are an alien species which have colonised several areas in Sussex. There is a large colony around Lewes along the Ouse valley. They spend much more time in water than our smaller, native frog and consequently are thought not to be damaging the native population.
Photo, Aidan Mackay
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