All posts by Luke Geoghegan

Five chicks on the barn owl webcam

June 8th, 2018

Over the last day or so, the last of this year’s eggs have hatched, bringing the total of tiny and very hungry owlets to five! Learn more about the barn owl box project. To feed her young, the adult female will tear bit of food off and feed it to the owlets. But from about […]

Your summer of South Downs cycling starts here

June 8th, 2018

From new or nervous riders to mountain bikers, the South Downs has something to offer most cyclists. Alister Linton-Crook, South Downs Cycling Officer, shares some ideas. Where to get started If you’re new to cycling or haven’t ridden for a while you’ll be looking for a wide, flat surface well away from traffic where you […]

Most asked: Tania Hunt and Diana Adamson, SDNPA support service officers.

June 8th, 2018

Answers to questions about a particular area of work in the National Park – some sent in to our newsletter and others that we get asked all the time. Answering this month are: Tania Hunt and Diana Adamson, SDNPA support service officers. I run a local information booth. Are you happy for us to take […]

On the ground in May 2018

June 8th, 2018

From meeting with farmers, offering training and support to local communities, leading walks, organising and training volunteers, controlling invasive species and supporting key species, South Downs National Park Rangers are out in the National Park every weekday and many weekends over the year. Don’t forget to say hello if you spot them out working. Here’s […]

What makes our coastline special

June 8th, 2018

At the eastern end of the National Park the South Downs tumble to the sea in an iconic stretch of chalk cliff and river mouth. This dramatic landscape – which takes in Seaford Head, Cuckmere Haven, Seven Sisters and Beachy Head – is officially called the Sussex Heritage Coast and we need your help to […]