Filsham Reedbed
Yes, today is World Wetlands Day 2020 (website), celebrating that Wetlands Biodiversity matters, including removing pollutants, providing storm protection, creating jobs, helping rare species to procreate, attracting tourists, providing food and water, and much more. So what can we do locally?
Well, I belong to the Sussex Wildlife Trust which manages a number of wetlands close by, including Pevensey Marshes, Castle Water and Rye Harbour and, closer to Hastings, Filsham Reedbed, which is located between Hastings and Bexhill, to the east of Combe Haven river (Grid Ref: TQ775097), and is one of the largest reedbeds in Sussex. It is a stopping off point for many birds, including swallows, warblers, bitterns and marsh harriers, plus reed warblers, bearded tits and water rail breed there. There are many rare plants growing there too, and amphibians and insects live within the reeds and open water. It's well worth visiting, and I regularly walk there (eg blog).
If you want to join Sussex Wildlife Trust, or to know more about its work and nature reserves, go to their website. Enjoy the day!
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