RSPB Pagham Harbour

Pagham Harbour is a sheltered inlet and an internationally important wetland site for wildlife, featuring saltmarsh and mudflats, lagoons, reedbeds, farmland and shingle beach. Follow the RSPB trails around the reserve, venturing past the old Sidlesham tramway, along the pebbly beach, and to Pagham Harbour's neighbouring reserve, Medmerry, the largest open coast realignment site in the UK and one of the largest in Europe.

Recent January 2026 sightings at RSPB Pagham Harbour include wintering specialists like Red Knot (200+), Ruff, Spotted Redshank, and Peregrine Falcon. Hundreds of Brent Geese and Wigeon are present, alongside sightings of European Stonechat, Common Buzzards, and Cattle Egrets. The North Wall and Sidlesham Ferry areas remain active for waders. 

The RSPB hosts a lot events at Pagham and you are welcome to take part. Details of the events such as cost and location can be found in the following link: RSPB Pagham Harbour Events

Solar Boat

There are many environmental benefits to be found when using an electrically driven Solar Powered catamaran as opposed to more conventional fuel driven vessels: · Silent running – therefore no disturbance to birds, animals or humans · No exhaust emissions – therefore no CO2 contribution to greenhouse gases · The twin hull configuration contributes two major benefits; tremendous stability and no wash.... Read More»

Archaeology in the Manhood Peninsula

The Manhood Peninsula is a large peninsula of land to the south of Chichester. The name is thought to derive from the Anglo-Saxon maene-wudu meaning ‘common wood’. It has long been known as a particularly attractive area because of its fertile soils and its rich, varied natural resources. This popularity is borne out by concentrations of archaeological sites and... Read More»

1950's Selsey Sea Defences

Sea defences have been required in the Manhood Peninsula for many years. A great deal of work was needed following a particularly bad storm in December 1951 which wrecked houses along the Selsey sea front, and led to their subsequent demolition.  Following is a gallery of images courtesy of Royal Haskoning, the Coastal Engineering Consultant for Chichester District, showing the coastline and sea defences evolve... Read More»