James is on a personal mission to inspire and connect people to their natural world. This time round, it’s taken the form of a new art exhibition of painted birds, currently on display in the Discovery Centre.

We’re incredibly lucky to have 153 volunteers who help support our work at the nature reserve. So what’s the magic ingredient that keeps them coming back?

The team at the Discovery Centre in Rye Harbour Nature Reserve reveal some of their highlights from 2024.

In November, hundreds of Gannets came fishing close to the shore at Rye Harbour. Find out the other wildlife sightings from the nature reserve last month.

Meet the Sea Mouse, a chunky marine worm

Reserve Manager of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve for many years, Barry Yates is now Chair of the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Laura Ross caught up with him to ask about his hopes for the future.

The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve honoured with prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service

October’s wildlife sightings included a bird that was last recorded at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in 2014.

The screeching calls and active night-time habits of some birds have made them a symbol of folklore and the paranormal. Find out more about three that can be found at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

We think nature should be inclusive, however for those living with disabilities, there can be barriers that get in the way. Hastings and Bexhill Mencap visited the nature reserve to help us try and understand what we can do better.