24-05-24 07:30 - 27-05-24 18:00
We have been running the Big Bird Bash since 2020. We raise money for The Haven and over the four years £1860.00 has been raised through sponsorship for one of the teams, the number of species recorded or general donations. We will be doing this again over the weekend of May 24th -27th so if you wish to sponsor through any of the above methods, please donate to Henfield Birdwatch at Barclays Bank 20-98-74, Account 53401154 reference BBB or by cheque (payable to Henfield Birdwatch) sent to Val Bentley, Lanacre, Blackgate Lane, Henfield, BN5 9HA.
You can take part in a number of ways, simply report the number of species you see in your garden over the weekend, random sightings as you walk around the parish or even take your own walk. You can report your sightings at sightings@henfieldbirdwatch.co.uk
You can also sign up for one of the following guided walks by contacting the walks leaders
Friday 24th May with Hazel Haylock & Angela Thyer – Furners Lane, Bylesborough, Morley & Park Farms, Wantley. Leave Village Hall 7.30a.m. Approx 4hrs. Contact Hazel on hazelhaylock@rocketmail.com or 07802899876
Saturday 25th May with early bird Paul Cole – Downslink to Betley, riverside to New Inn and back via Hollands Lane. Leave Downslink Car Park by The Old Railway pub 6.30a.m. Approx 4½ hours. Contact Paul paulcolewildlife@gmail.com or 07841924726
Sunday 26th May with Will Green – Henfield Common, Woodmancote woods, Furners Lane. Leave Village Hall 8.30a.m. Approx 3½ hours. Contact Will greengardendesign@hotmail.com or 07710289638
Monday 27th May with Val Bentley – Downslink to Streatham Bridge, riverside to New Inn and back via Frogshole & Rye Farm. Leave Hollands Lane end of Downslink near the Old Steam Mill 8.30a.m. Approx 4 hours. Contact Val chetsford@talk21.com or 01273 494723
Monday 27th May with Mike Russell in the evening – Reserve, Mill stream opposite Woods Mill, Downslink to Streatham Bridge, back via West Mill Farm. Leave Woods Mill Car Park 6.00p.m. Approx 3½ hours. Contact Mike mikerussell51@yahoo.co.uk