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Clouded yellowbutterfly by Richard Revels (rspb-images.com) Take part with us Medmerry is an ever Guided walks Throughout the year we have guided walks changing environment, to show you the wildlife here, explain how Medmerry was created and reveal its teeming with wildlife... fascinating history. you can see Get involved yellowhammer, Dartford There’s lots that needs doing at Medmerry, from planting trees to showing people this exciting warbler and skylark; place. Please come and join us as a volunteer. nesting avocets and little- Welcome For dates, prices and full details ringed plovers. If you’re of future events, or if you would RSPB Medmerry is a fantastic new lucky you may hear the like to volunteer, please e-mail: nature reserve on the coast. ‘plop’ of a water vole or [email protected] Lots of wildlife is moving in – come or ring 01243 641508. and see for yourself! spy an osprey passing overhead. Try to imagine Medmerry in 2011. It was low-lying farmland, and the fields and hundreds of nearby John and Jill, Hampshire houses were under constant threat of flooding In this area… by the sea. The Environment Agency’s solution? Build strong clay banks, creating the bay you can Other local attractions: see now – and then let the sea in. It’s the largest flood risk management scheme of its kind ever RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, undertaken in Britain. Sidlesham, PO20 7NE Tel: 01243 641508 (½ mile) rspb.org.uk/paghamharbour Now the new habitats are forming, exciting wildlife This is RSPB Medmerry’s main base. There’s is turning up here, and there are miles of new paths a small visitor centre, toilets, and hot drinks for you to walk or cycle amongst glorious Sussex available to buy. countryside. RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Pulborough, Explore this amazing new landscape as it develops, , RH20 2EL discover Medmerry’s fascinating past, and find out Tel: 01798 875851 (23 miles) how this wildlife haven was created, whilst you rspb.org.uk/pulboroughbrooks watch and listen for the nature now making itself Set in the beautiful Arun Valley, Pulborough at home. It’s a great time to be a part of something Brooks is home to all kinds of nature. Look out special – enjoy your day! for ducks such as teals and wigeons, hunt for weird and wonderful fungi in autumn and listen for nightingales in spring. With a visitor centre and café, it’s a great day out for all the family. Tom (rspb-images.com) Marshall RSPB Medmerry Finding your way around

Visiting Medmerry is an adventure. We want to make sure that you (and all our visitors) have a great time at There are long footpaths and cycle RSPB Medmerry and enjoy your visit. To make the best of your day and tracks that are open at all times, for to help the special wildlife here, please follow this advice as you explore: Wetlands beside the sea defences you to wander as you choose. are home to water voles Bring a picnic on warm days – there Strictly no unauthorised motor of exposed objects, areas of soft mud are lots of places on the beach vehicles (including motorbikes and cliffs. Do not enter tidal areas, as and the new floodbanks to enjoy it. and minibikes) are allowed on the mud and fast flowing water are If you’re lucky, you might Relax on one of the specially-created the reserve or paths. dangerous. Please don’t attempt to glimpse an adder in the grass viewing mounds for far-reaching views cross the breach. and to watch the wildlife around you. Horse riders and cyclists: Horse riding and cycling is welcome on the Dog walkers: please stay on public and If it’s too cold to sit still, wrap up reserve – please keep to the permissive rights of way and keep your warm for a tingling walk: let the bridleways and cyclepaths, leaving dog under close control. For safety, dogs bracing breeze rushing off the footpaths clear for pedestrians. Riding must be on leads around grazing livestock. Solent blow away the cobwebs! and cycling is not permitted on the Then head into Selsey or to one flood bank itself. Please don’t let your dog chase of the local pubs to warm up livestock or wildlife, or foul paths with hot food. Stay safe: please take care as you or car parks. If they are caught short, move around the site. The beach please clean up after them. Thank you. changes with every tide so be aware Jeroen Stel (rspb-images.com) Jeroen

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