Wild Groombridge is a community wildlife project in the village of Groombridge in East Sussex.
Join us to build an exciting picture of the natural world around us and take part in wildlife volunteering. It’s free and everyone can take part, whether you’re an expert or a beginner.
All you need to help us learn what lives around us is the iNaturalist app on your phone. Find out more on the About Wild Groombridge page.
Latest from the Blog
Bohemian Waxwings
We have had our first sighting of Waxwings this year in Groombridge – so keep a look out for these spectacular winter nomads. The Bohemian waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus), to give it its full name, is a starling-sized winter migrant from Scandinavia and western Russia. Immediately recognisable for its sleek plumage, distinctive crest and red, waxy…
Wildlife corridor – we have grant funding!
Wonderful news – we have been awarded a grant by the High Weald Nature and Community Fund to help us create a wildlife-friendly corridor between RSPB Broadwater Warren and Groombridge village. We’ll be working with the farmers and landowners to explore the possibilities of their land, looking at the soil, plants and wildlife that are…
BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT
This year’s Big Butterfly count is underway until the 10th August. Sadly butterfly numbers have been dwindling in recent years and its even more important to keep track of what is happening in our environment. Last year these were the top 5. Go to https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/ and download the free App to take part. You can…
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