All posts by jefftravis

A majestic short-eared owl soars over Seven Sisters Country Park on a crisp winter’s day. The country park’s newest visitor has delighted birdwatchers and walkers alike, captivated by its aerial acrobatics as it hunts for food. The bird of prey is an incredible spectacle of nature, but, up until recently, seeing one of these owls […]

The clock is counting down to the deadline on our call-out for new nature sites. The appeal launched during the autumn and invites farmers, land managers, communities and conservation groups across the National Park to put forward possible sites where new wildlife habitat could be created. Almost 20 expressions of interest have so far been […]

With the merriment of the festive season fading into the memory bank, January can feel like a long, taxing and sometimes depressing month. Cold weather, dark mornings, poor sunlight, and the tightening of purse strings can lead to low mood, lack of motivation and low energy – and that’s without the added stress of the […]

Olivia French, Heathlands Engagement Officer, takes a look at the simple things dog walkers can do to help wildlife flourish this year. It’s National Walk Your Dog month and with so many great places to explore with your four-legged friends in and around the National Park, we’ve got some top tips to keep you, your […]

The uplifting power of the coastal South Downs amid uncertain times is explored in an illuminating new podcast. “On The Same Edge” is the second podcast from Alinah Azadeh, the Writer In Residence for Seven Sisters Country Park and the Sussex Heritage Coast. On a clear, warm summer’s day in 2021, Alinah takes a walk […]