Natural History

Natural History
This section provides 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.
The slideshow shows examples of rarer species reported in this area, both regulars and occasional visitors.

News
Janet Woolcot reports that Swifts are nesting in Danehill Memorial Hall this year. They have chosen to nest in the roof again despite us providing custom-made nest boxes. How annoying is that!

Brown Hare has been sighted recently on Broadhurst Estate at TQ403 299 by Mike Kirk of Horsted Keynes. Chris Drewery found a dead hare at TQ40742971 in mid May.This is the first sightings of hare in the area for many years. If you see any hares please report at dphs@outlook.com

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 Wildlife by Clive Poole
A new series for 2022/23 from Clive stressing the changes that are occurring to the parish birdlife, helped by long-standing residents, Paul Marten, Jennie Marten. More articles will follow monthly.
Article 1 Woodlark, Siskin and Lapwing.
Article 2 Nightingale
Article 3 Turtle Dove and Ring-necked Dove
Article 4 Red-backed Shrike
Article 5 Spotted Flycatcher
Article 6 Common Buzzard
Article 7 Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Article 8 Buzzard
Article 9 Red Kite
Article 10 Little Owl
Article 11 Linnet
Article 12 Yellowhammer
Article 13 Dartford Warbler
Article14 Wood Warbler
Article15 Stoats and Weasels
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 (Latest, article 15 Stoats and Weasels) and news

Orchids at the end of May

Spring Flowers in the Parish, click pictures

Natural HistoryThis section provides 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.The slideshow shows examples of rarer species reported in this area, both regulars and occasional visitors.

Natural History
This section provides 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.
The slideshow shows examples of rarer species reported in this area, both regulars and occasional visitors.