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.

Burton Mill April 2021 Team 1 report added

First Field Outing of 2021 announced

Medmerry Survey dates added

Zoom Lecture details for March and April 2021 added on Events page

2021 Photographic Competition details added

Phenology form for 2021 added

2021 Photographic Competition
This year's competition as the theme of Garden Wildlife. Entries will be displayed at the Members' Christmas Meeting in December 2021 if COVID restrictions permit the event, otherwise entries will be displayed on the CNHS Website. Please send your submissions to web-master@chichesternaturalhistorysociety.org.uk by 1 December 2021

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

The blog allows you to log sightings and comment on those put up by other members - please use it.
We still need to keep the sightings book so please enter any observations in the sightings book on lecture evenings.

We would welcome more photos for the site from members

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