RSPB Pagham Harbour

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Protecting and restoring habitats, saving species and helping
end the nature and climate emergency.

Pagham Harbour covers approximately 1450 acres, criss-crossed with miles of footpaths to explore. At its centre is the intertidal saltmarsh and mudflats which provides food and shelter for so many bird species including the brent geese and pintail ducks for which the harbour is internationally recognised. Complimented with grassland, farmland, copses, reedbeds, lagoons and shingle, this mix of habitats attracts a variety of flora and fauna, making it a special place at any time of year. Just a stone's throw from neighbouring Pagham Harbour and linked by a cycle path and public footpaths is our sister reserve, Medmerry. This is one our ‘wild and wonderful’ reserves offering long walks and cycle rides through an amazing landscape of panoramic views and glorious sunsets. The result of one of Europe's largest managed realignment schemes, Medmerry is an Environment Agency flood protection scheme, created in partnership with the RSPB and forming vital new intertidal wildlife habitats. It has since become a blueprint for similar projects across the UK and Europe - this five-minute video tells the story of its creation.

31/10/2026

Not sorted your costume for tonight yet?? Don't worry, we've got you covered!! 🎃🦆

28/10/2026

Sadly we are cancelling our planned pop up for the Great Coastal Birdwatch at Pagham Spit today due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope to run the final two pop ups on Friday at Church Norton and Saturday and North Wall. Sorry for any inconvenience. 😢🦆

27/10/2026

The weather has been pretty miserable recently, so a bit of sunshine was very welcome today! And the Ranger Team were even treated to this partial rainbow over the saltmarsh in the afternoon whilst out on patrol 🌈

A Kingfisher flew alongside us on the footpath, and small groups of Wigeon, Teal, Shoveler and Brent Geese were moving around with the falling tide. A couple of Curlews, Little Egrets and a lone Grey Plover were foraging on the exposed mud, and Linnets flitted along the gorse.

We've had some particularly high tides over the last few days so make sure to check the tides if you're visiting us soon 🌊

24/10/2026

Looking for something for the kids to do in October half term?

We've still got a few spaces left on our family events next week (Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th), follow the link below to secure your spot now 🦆🦉

https://events.rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour

23/10/2026

Ranger Gail took advantage of the calm before the storm on Thursday and headed out to the North Wall at Pagham for a patrol. Lots of people were out and about enjoying the sun.
With the storm now raging here are some photos I snapped whilst chatting to visitors about the birds and how everyone can help our winter visitors by giving them lots of space to feed and rest, and by keeping all dogs under close control and on the footpaths.

21/10/2026

Once again due to the weather we are having to cancel our planned Great Coastal Birdwatch pop up today which was due to be at Pagham Spit. 😢

Looking at the forecast for Friday we will most likely not be running the pop up at Church Norton either. Fingers crossed for better weather going forward. 🦆☀️

20/10/2026

Sadly we are having to cancel our planned pop up event this morning at the North Wall for the Great Coastal Birdwatch. 😢🦆

We’re hoping to get to Pagham Spit for the one tomorrow if the rain isn’t too bad.

19/10/2026

Happy Monday one and all. Hopefully you are all
having a sealy good day. (sorry couldn’t resist) 🤣🤣🤣

18/10/2026

‼️UPDATE - THIS EVENT HAS NOW SADLY BEEN CANCELLED, we apologise for any inconvenience.

Looking for something to do next weekend? Why not head down and check out the latest free art exhibition put together by four talented local artists, inspired by Pagham Harbour itself ✍️🎵🌊

The artists will be there over the weekend to show their works, and there will be ways for visitors to get involved too if you fancy getting creative 👀

Check the link in our bio for more details, we hope to see lots of you there!

17/10/2026

❄️ You know winter is coming when our reserves start looking this!!

It always goes a little quiet during the autumn migration period after lots of the breeding birds head back to Europe and Africa, but before long small flocks of ducks and geese begin to arrive from colder climes ready for their winter holidays and suddenly our reserves are alive again! All these photos and videos were taken here at Pagham Harbour last week 🦆

It won't be long now until there are thousands of overwintering birds feeding and resting across our reserves - species like Wigeon, Teal, Pintail, Shoveler and Brent Geese, as well as waders like Dunlin, Knot, Grey Plover, Golden Plover, Ringed Plover, Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew to name but a few.

‼️ As always, we ask all visitors to please give them plenty of space to feed and rest as they have travelled a long distance, and they will need plenty of energy to travel back again at the end of winter.

Address

RSPB Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve, Selsey Road
Chichester
PO207NE

Website

http://linktr.ee/easternsolent

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