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.
Contact email secretary@chichesternaturalhistorysociety.org.uk Spring 2025
Fri 25th April - Burton and Chingford Ponds Nature Reserve. See events - Field trips. (see updated directions on the field trips page)
Tues 20th May - Cobnor Point and its wildlife. See events - Field trips.
Friday 23rd May - Mothing Morning, North Bersted, Bognor. 10 am. Details in email update to Members.
Thurs 5th June - Mothing Morning, Easthampnett. 10 am. Details in email update to Members. Other mothing dates on the Field trips page.
Wed 11th June - Wild Flowers and much else at Bepton Down. See events - Field trips. Phenology - the 2025 season of recording has started. Download your 2025 phenology form. DOWNLOAD Click below to open/download.
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See our new Facebook group for members' wildlife sightings. Join the group and upload your own sightings.
iRecord
ChiNATs has started to use iRecord to record our sightings on field outings. You can also use it to submit any wildlife sightings of your own. Find out more here on the ChiNATS iRecord guide or see the iRecord website. Details of local events that may be of interest to membersSunday 4 May Lavant Duck Race/River Fest 12 midday to 5pm
This is the 30th anniversary of the Lavant Duck Race and to commemorate this milestone, a big “RiverFest” event is being held to celebrate all things wildlife and river related.
The duck race starts at 2pm when the ducks plop into the river at Pot Nore bridge and meander their way down to end up at the finish line at Sheepwash Lane.
Western Sussex Rivers Trust will be on Lavant Green with family activities where you can have a go at water quality testing and look at the amazing invertebrate life living in and on the river bed. Please see further details by clicking here
Both of the following events are held as part of the Festival of Chichester and further details, including cost and how to book, can be found at Festival of Chichester - Arts & Culture Festival, Chichester
Wednesday 25 June 07.45 - 21.00 Day of Discovery at Brandy Hole Copse
There will be a series of walks and activities looking at the life of Chichester’s only designated Local Nature Reserve. From an early morning bird walk to pond dipping or an evening stroll, join a planned activity or explore by yourself.
Wednesday 9 July 18.00 - 19.30
Explore Trees with Chichester Tree Wardens in Jubilee Gardens
 Medmerry Surveyors amongs the Oxeye daisies EventsField 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. more  Our BlogIn 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. more ReportsOn our field trips we encounter a wide range of wildlife and many of our members are keen wildlife photographers.
more West Dean Daffodil and Aldwick Rockpooling reports added
2025 Mothing Mornings added
Spring field outing details updated
Titchfield haven field outing report added
Photographic Competition details added
2025 Indoor Lecture Programme addedAny questions on the website please send an email to Web-Master@chichesternatural historysociety.org.uk s
The blog allows you to log wildlife 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.
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