Wednesday 13 May 2026, 10:30am

Join Dr Tony Whitbread, Trustee of Friends of the South Downs and former Chief Executive of Sussex Wildlife Trust, for this guided tour of Ebernoe Common. This is a chance to hear the song of the nightingales, who arrive in the UK in mid-April and return to Africa in late summer.

A secretive bird, finding a Nightingale out in the open is a rare event. Their numbers are in decline, as is their range; they are only found in small areas of southern and eastern England.

Sussex Wildlife Trust’s (SWT) Ebernoe Wildlands nature reserve is just to the north of Petworth and within the National Park, and features the ancient Ebernoe Common National Nature Reserve at its heart.

We invite you to join us for this unique, member-only event, your chance to hear the nightingales sing and find out more about the vital conservation work that is taking place to preserve this special habitat.

Please note that bookings are on a first come, first served basis for this event, and bookings are open to Friends of the South Downs members only.

Please note that the exact location of the event will be provided upon confirmation of booking.

There is a limit of of 2 tickets per person.

Please ensure that anyone you are booking for is also a Friends of the South Downs member. Please contact enquiries@friendsofthesouthdowns.org.uk for any further detail or queries.

Ensure you download and read the guidance for walk participants document.