Not only is Rye lucky to have the beauty of the landscape and wildlife of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve but also is blessed with photographers who capture its wildlife and plants so brilliantly. Here is a selection of some of the recent sightings on the reserve.
An osprey was spotted flying over Gooders Hide towards Salt Pool on September 8 and was captured by James Tomlinson.
It’s blackberry season and there seems to be a bumper crop this year. Perfect for making jams and crumbles, they also provide a feast for a huge range of wildlife too.
High in sugar, they’re the perfect treat for migrating birds, including some warblers and thrushes. Blackcaps can increase their weight by around 20% by converting the sugar into fat to fuel their journey south.
The mighty wheatear undertakes one of the longest migrations of any songbird. They begin their epic voyage in September, crossing sea, desert and mountains to their wintering destination in Central Africa.
Image Credits: Alan Price/Sussex Wildlife Trust , James Tomlinson/Sussex Wildlife Trust , Barry Yates/Sussex Wildlife Trust , Patrick Roper/Sussex Wildlife Trust , Andy Overall .