A wander around the Walnut Plantation, so many fungi about already Warnham LNR Friend Warnham Local Nature Reserve Sussex Wildlife Trust 🦔

⛔️Café Closed⛔️ Unfortunately we have had an internet outage at the Reserve which means we have no payment method so the café will be closed on Friday 25th October. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and will update as soon as we are back open.

🥳Good News🥳 The internet issue has been resolved and the Reserve and café will be open as normal tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you all in the morning

On this day in 1906 the floodgates at Warnham Millpond gave way, draining the area and leaving thousands of fish stranded. Our photo shows a large crowd watching the fish being hauled in. The problem was discovered early on, so many were rescued and moved. #HorshamMuseum

⛔️RESERVE CLOSED⛔️ - Please note that despite the best efforts of our warden team we have had to close the Reserve today due to flooding. We hope to be back open tomorrow and will make a decision at 9.00am tomorrow. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

🥳RESERVE OPEN🥳 We are pleased to inform you that the Reserve will be open as normal today. Please don’t wear your best footwear however as it is a bit muddy around the site!

12 Lapwing currently over the Millpond

⛔️RESERVE CLOSED⛔️ Unfortunately the heavy overnight rain has already reached the millpond and the hides and trails are flooded. We hope to be back open tomorrow and will update first things on Monday 6th. Happy New Year to all our visitors

⛔️RESERVE CLOSED⛔️ Unfortunately the flood water hasn’t receded enough for us to open so we are closed again. All being well we will reopen on Tuesday 7th Jan. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

💥WE ARE OPEN💥 The water has dropped over night and the warden team and pleased to be able to welcome you all back. Redpoll seen in Woodpecker Hide and lots more finches around the this morning. If you plan to come and please wear suitable footwear as it’s a bit muddy.

RESERVE CLOSED Unfortunately the overnight rain has already reached the millpond and the hides and paths are flooded. We will keep you updated when we can re open.

We're currently replacing the wooden Woodpecker bridge with a recycled plastic alternative. The new bridge is double the width of the previous structure, to improve accessibility, and the material is a sustainable option. The work is due to be finished in March 😃

Great White Egret from Heron Hide this morning Sussex Birding Sussex Ornithology BTO Sussex

With the weather set fair why not head down to the Reserve and take part in the Great Easter Trail today. It is guaranteed to give adults a peaceful afternoon on completion!!! We still have spaces on the 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm slots. To book, visit: bookwhen.com/warnhamlnr

💥Dewick’s Plusia💥First record for the Reserve, never expected one in April!!! Migrant Lepidoptera

Moth numbers gradually building with Great Prominent added to the year list and yet another Blossom Underwing Sussex Moth Group #teammoth

It might be a bit chilly but still plenty of fun to be had at The Great Easter Trail and we have some spaces too. It looks like we are going to miss the rain as well so why not head down and wear the kids out! To book: bookwhen.com/warnhamlnr

Hide maintenance Please be aware that Heron Hide will be closed tomorrow morning (15th October) for essential maintenance. We hope to have the hide back open by 12pm. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.