RSPB Pulborough Brooks

14/06/2026

To celebrate 20 years of The Urban Birder, David Lindo is hosting a special series of guided walks across RSPB reserves. They’re relaxed, friendly sessions filled with birdwatching, chats and plenty of laughs.
Join us at one of these locations:

• Pulborough Brooks, 24 June (10:30-13:30)
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/166715

• Sherwood, 30 June (10:00-13:00)
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/166518

• Titchwell Marsh, 1 July (10:00-13:00)
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/166505

• Minsmere, 2 July (10:00-13:00)
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/168102

• Arne, 17 July (10:00-13:00)
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/167214

Come along and experience nature through the eyes of .lindo, we’d love to see you there!


THE URBAN BIRDER

13/06/2026

The 'non-bird' side of the wildlife sightings board is filling up nicely now we have some sunshine again - newts in the pond, dragonflies & damselflies on the seasonal trail and our first Marbled White butterflies of the year.
The bird list features one of my summertime favourites - the Hobby. Look out for them dashing and swooping over the ditches and riverbank.
📷Marbled White by Frank Prince-Iles.

13/06/2026

Event: Birding for absolute beginners 🦆🦅
Sunday 21 June at RSPB Pulborough Brooks

If you’re new to birdwatching, this is the session for you. We’ll take you through resources and equipment that will come in handy, give you plenty of hints and tips on how to enjoy watching birds and start working on your bird identification skills. Find out more & book:
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/148402

📷Wren by Graham Osborne

11/06/2026

Join The Urban Birder at an RSPB reserve 🐦🌿
We’re excited to share something a bit special…
To celebrate 20 years of The Urban Birder, David Lindo is coming to a selection of RSPB reserves across the UK for a series of small, friendly guided walks – and you’re invited to hop onto one at Pulborough Brooks reserve.
Whether you’re new to birding or already love getting out into nature, this is a lovely chance to spend time outdoors with one of the UK’s most recognisable wildlife voices. David will be sharing tips, stories and helping you see the reserve in a whole new way.

✨ A few things to expect:
• A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
• Plenty of chances to ask questions
• Tips to help you spot birds wherever you are
Places are limited, so if it sounds like your kind of day, we’d love to see you there.
👉 Follow this link to book: https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/166715

📷by Robin Sinha

10/06/2026

As more and more dragonflies and damselflies start to emerge so does this rusty coloured ‘trousered’ bird of prey. Hobbies are one of the smallest raptors that can be seen soaring across the fields and ditches around the reserve.
Did you know?
The tabletop football game Subbuteo was named after the hobby after the trademark office refused its creator Peter Adolph’s application to call it ‘Hobby’.
Photo Dan Sayers

09/06/2026

Despite the wet stuff falling from the sky there's still plenty to see on the reserve :-)

07/06/2026

🍃Saturday 27 June - Forest Bathing at RSPB Pulborough Brooks 🍃
Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this gentle, mindful session in the heart of the wooded heath and invites you to awaken your senses, reduce stress, and experience the healing power of nature. Led by the lovely Holly, a certified guide from The Forest Bathing Institute, expect two hours of calm and mindfulness as you are immersed in the sights, sounds, scents and sensations of our beautiful nature reserve.
Find out more https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/157449

The Forest Bathing Institute Experience Sussex

06/06/2026

Great to see White-tailed Eagle appearing on the board almost daily at the moment. Whilst many of our Lapwing and Avocet chicks are now adult-sized, we've spotted some young Redshank chicks from Winpenny hide and there are lots of bird families in the hedgerows and woodland.
Here's yesterday's sightings board:

04/06/2026

Night-time safari: Nightjars on the heath - NEW DATE!
Friday 26 June.
As our Nightjar-themed safaris have been so popular, we've added another event date.
Book your ticket here:
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/167723

As the sun sets we’ll lead you on a night-time walk onto the heathland. We’ll take a closer look at some marvellous moths and then head out on a search for myst

03/06/2026

We've been enjoying beautiful sunsets and plenty of Nightjar activities on our Night-time safaris (with the added bonus of bats and moths). Here's a little snippet of video taken on Saturday evening by volunteer Rob King.
Our safari on Friday is fully booked, but we have a few spaces left on Thursday 18 June and Saturday 4 July. Find out more & book a ticket here:

https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/157625