Welcome to wildhastings

This site is your gateway to the remarkable natural environment of Hastings and St Leonards.  With a network of six Local Nature Reserves throughout the town there is a rich diversity of wildlife, landscapes and history to explore.

Wildlife

butterfly

Discover our Wildlife area for details of the fauna and flora to be found in and around Hastings

Nature Reserves

Cliffs at Hastings Country Park

Explore our Nature Reserves area for a wealth of information about our local reserves, including location and access information and details of the habitats and wildlife to be found in each reserve.

Sightings

Use our Sightings area to report or search for wildlife sightings around Hastings.  Recent reported sightings include:

07 September 2008, Sunday

birds in warren glen

Bird ringing in Warren glen this morning found a lovely GRASSHOPPER WARBLER, this secretive species has been n... Read More


07 September 2008, Sunday

Combe Haven

It was looking like a quiet walk as myself and Lulu the dog headed upstream this afternoon. Then, as I gazed a... Read More


07 September 2008, Sunday

Shag at Rock-a-Nore

Early morning seawatching has been hard work this weekend, with just a few Gannets and 1-3 Scoters on both day... Read More


07 September 2008, Sunday

Fairlight birds this evening

With the wind having dropped a look around the top of Fairlight Coastguards at Hastings Country Park this even... Read More

News

18 August 2008, Monday

Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve Update

Heathland restoration:
The Highland cattle have done a superb job in Warren Glen over summer reducing the dominance of bracke... Read More


15 July 2008, Tuesday

Highland Cattle at Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve

A total of 25 Highland cattle are presently grazing within Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve as part of our ongoing management ... Read More

Events

12 September 2008, Friday

Friends of Summerfields Wood Conservation Task

Join the Friends of Summerfields Wood in a practical conservation task helping to maintain and improve this idyllic and historic l... Read More

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