Explore Ebernoe Common - guided tour with Dr Tony Whitbread
Ebernoe Common Nature Reserve, Petworth, GU28 9LD
Wednesday 13th May 2026
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 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 the exact location of the event will be provided upon confirmation of booking.
There is a limit of of 2 tickets per person.
Please contact [email protected] for any further detail or queries.
Ensure you download and read the guidance for walk participants document.
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 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 the exact location of the event will be provided upon confirmation of booking.
There is a limit of of 2 tickets per person.
Please contact [email protected] for any further detail or queries.
Ensure you download and read the guidance for walk participants document.
