Natural History
This section is a 'work in progress' which will provide information on local species, both common and rare and aims over time to produce an historical record of wildlife in the parish.
Danehill Parish has a rich animal and plant life, which includes some rare species. The north of the parish includes part of Ashdown Forest an internationally important Ramsar wetland site.
Plantlife and Fungi
Churchyard Waxcaps
Details here about the All Saints Churchyard orchids Spring wildflowers in Danehill British wildflowers. Introduction from the Woodland Trust Local Birdlife by Clive Poole A new series from Clive stressing the changes that are occurring to the parish birdlife, helped by long-standing residents, Paul Marten and Hylda Rawlings. The first is below and others should follow monthly. Article 1 Woodlark, Siskin and Lapwing. Previous articles: Parish Birds in Spring Dawn Chorus Parish Birds in Winter Parish Birds in Early Spring Magical Nightjars Lapwings |
Scroll down for new work by Clive Poole
Orchids at the end of May
Spring Flowers in the Parish, click pictures
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