Although the covid-19 regulations reduced much of the Swift survey work done in Lewes, members of the Lewes Swift Supporters Group did well, and this is their end of season report.
Audrey Wende
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Lewes Swift Group – Autumn Newsletter
Recent News
- 16 Sep 2026
A Walk Around Ardingly Reservoir, with Sand Martins, House Martins, and Spotted Flycatchers
Read more →About 25 members gathered for a Sunday morning stroll around Ardingly Reservoir, a 5km walk that included a detour over the River Cuckmere. The weather forecast indicated wet periods, but the precipitation was minimal for a short period. The event was led by Mark Wright who recorded 34 species, the full list of which can […]
- 14 Sep 2026
Kittiwake Colony Abandons Seaford Site During Summer Heatwave
Read more →The colony of Kittiwakes nesting at Seaford abandoned their nests during the June heatwave this summer, with the population present in mid-June vacating before the first of July. We hope to see the Kittiwakes return in future years, though rising summer temperatures might not bode well for the colony. Colony history Kittiwakes are a Red-listed […]