Around the Weald
Wildlife in the Weald

Discover the wildlife around us

From deer roaming Ashdown Forest to woodpeckers drumming in ancient woodland — explore recent sightings reported by the community and naturalists across the High Weald.

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Recent Sightings

The latest wildlife spotted in our area

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Bishop's Mitre Shield Bug
iNaturalist

Bishop's Mitre Shield Bug

Aelia acuminata

Wealden Sussex

Observation: iNaturalist — Corin · cc-by

Photo: (c) Corin, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by

iNaturalist

Common Kingfisher

Alcedo atthis

Wealden Sussex

Observation: iNaturalist — pkennett · cc-by

Cauliflower Fungus
iNaturalist

Cauliflower Fungus

Sparassis crispa

Wealden Sussex

Observation: iNaturalist — Lee Ismail · cc-by

Photo: (c) Lee Ismail, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by

Fly Agaric
iNaturalist

Fly Agaric

Amanita muscaria

Wealden Sussex

Observation: iNaturalist — Lee Ismail · cc-by

Photo: (c) Lee Ismail, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by

Carrion Crow
iNaturalist

Carrion Crow

Corvus corone

Wealden Sussex

Observation: iNaturalist — Nigel Bentley · cc-by

Photo: (c) Nigel Bentley, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by

Red Admiral
iNaturalist

Red Admiral

Vanessa atalanta

Wealden Sussex

Observation: iNaturalist — cedzz · cc0

Photo: no rights reserved · cc0

European False Blusher
iNaturalist

European False Blusher

Amanita excelsa

Ashdown Forest

Observation: iNaturalist — James Clow · cc0

Photo: no rights reserved · cc0

common heather
iNaturalist

common heather

Calluna vulgaris

Wealden Sussex

Observation: iNaturalist — James Clow · cc0

Photo: no rights reserved · cc0

Wildlife Areas

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Wealden Sussex

The High Weald area covering East and West Sussex, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Ashdown Forest

An ancient area of heathland and woodland in the centre of the High Weald. Home to deer, rare birds and diverse flora.

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Wildlife observations sourced from iNaturalist and community submissions. All map locations are approximate to protect sensitive species. External content is displayed under its original licence with attribution.