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Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Stuart Conway
Discover the nature reserve

Discover the nature reserve


Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is one of the largest and most important wildlife sites in England, set in an exceptional coastal and wetland landscape and home to more than 4,355 species of plants and animals including 300 that are rare or endangered.

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Avian Flu update

You may see dead or sick birds along the beach and elsewhere.

Do not touch dead or sick birds and keep dogs away from them.

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Wildlife

Wildlife

With a mosaic of different habitats it is not surprising that there is such a wealth of wildlife on the nature reserve
 
History

History

Historic military buildings, including Camber Castle, are a reminder of past threats of invasion
 
What to see this month

What to see this month

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve's wildlife highlights throughout the year
 
Get involved

Get involved

Whether you are looking to fill a few hours once a month or make a major contribution to the work of the nature reserve, there are many ways to get involved.
 

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