Places to see birds

Osprey in larch tree

Grebes, divers and even migratory ospreys can be found on one of the Eastbourne An District Local Group's favourite birding sites. More...

Beachy Head: Plantation Wood & Surrounding Area

A landmark of some notoriety it may be, but Beachy Head and the surrounding area offer many good bird sightings in all seasons. More...

Birling Gap

Located between Eastbourne and Seaford and accessible from the A259 via East Dean, Birling Gap offers the chance to see a variety of birds all year round. More...

Cuckmere Haven

From waders to raptors, Cuckmere Haven is home to a variety of birds and affords us sightings of sea mammals too. More...

Calling redshank in meadow

Sadly, much of the natural history of The Crumbles is in the past, but there are still birds to be seen at Eastbourne Marina. More...

Hankham Level

A good place to see ducks and wintering waders. More...

Hooe Level

Winter birding in a harsh, but strangely comforting location! More...

Pevensey Bridge Levels

A good place for rarities. More...

Pevensey Levels- The Beach Area Near Waller's Haven.

Coastal birding and the occasional rarity. More...

Bittern feeding in reedbeds

Good birding all year round along the river. More...

Pevensey Levels- The Rickney Bridge Area

A good place to see members of the Thrush family in winter. More...

The Ouse Valley Estuary Project

A relatively new reserve between Seaford and Newhaven, it is easily accessible and boasts a variety of habitats. It is probably the best place locally to see purple sandpipers. More...

Male wigeon swimming

A little-known birding spot, but well worth checking out, especially if you are a duck enthusiast. More...

Male snipe singing in the rain

Opportunities to see birds at a newly acquired reserve. More...

little egret, wading, water

Great birding to be had within easy reach of Lewes. More...