OUR AIM IS TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE HABITAT IT PROVIDES FOR WILDLIFE ALONG THE RIVERSIDE
A look back at our meets in 2015 confirm the general impression that it hardly ever stopped raining for more than a day or so during the year! Our meets on first two months of the year were on cold and frosty days but then no less than seven of the meets took place in mostly continuous drizzle with only our meet days in June (warm and humid) and September and October (fine dry weather) breaking the pattern. The rainfall was generally light however - ideal for growth of vegetation and autumn fruits and berries, benefitting wildlife.
After a long and warm autumn the landscape quickly changed, with rivers running high and muddy amongst the bare trees.
The Arun looking downstream, running high and fast
This year, 2016, we hope for a real spring and summer with more frequent glimpses of the sun….as our last meet of 2015 on 20th December was typical of last year, warm with continuous drizzle and some heavier bursts of rain.
Look at 'Hills Farm Wildlife Conservation' wildlife record for 29th December 2015
