Welcome to the
Chichester Natural History Society Website

Registered Charity No 259211

The Chichester Natural History Society, Chi Nats for short, is a friendly group of local people with a shared interest in all aspects of wildlife, who have been studying and recording all branches of natural history for over 50 years. We do this in an entertaining manner and, in cooperation with other like-minded groups, help conserve the flora and fauna of Sussex. Members of the Society share a common interest in natural history and while some are experts in particular wildlife fields, others are newcomers to the subject. New members are always welcome - Single membership £12 per annum, Joint/Family Membership £22 per annum.

Events

Field outings, small groups led by some of our experts, are arranged throughout the year to various wildlife locations in West Sussex. Lecture evenings are held regularly in Chichester over the winter, while lunchtime sessions in a local pub allow a small group to focus on a particular aspect of nature.

Our Blog

In addition to our formal surveys we encourage our members to record wildlife wherever they see it. There is so much to be seen in our local area as we are fortunate in being close to a wide range of diverse habitats.

Reports

On our field trips we encounter a wide range of wildlife and many of our members are keen wildlife photographers.

Links to 2018 AGM Minutes and 2019 Phenology forms added to Administration page

Chichester Lakes Field Report added

Hayling Island Oyster Beds Field Report added

Tree planting in Chichester report added

The Photographic Competition for 2019 will have no particular theme just a natural history photo with same rules as last year but with 3 prints of any size, not necessarily A4.

Any questions on the website please send an email to Web-Master@chichesternatural historysociety.org.uk s

The new blog allows you to log sightings and comment on those put up by other members - please try it out.
We still need to keep the sightings book so please enter any observations in the sightings book on lecture evenings or send to Gay Dent email-jlgadent@gmail.com , phone 01243 785738 with postcode where known.

We would welcome more photos for the site from members

Below is shown number of visitors to the site from April 2017.