Burham Down
Predominantly wooded, with areas of grassland and two disused chalk pits
Predominantly wooded, with areas of grassland and two disused chalk pits
The bronze-coloured bream can be seen gathering in large shoals in lowland ponds, lakes and slow-flowing rivers. It is a member of the carp family and looks similar to the dace, chub and rudd.
Located next to an industrial estate on the outskirts of Dover, it is hard to believe a nature reserve is there when driving through the estate. A mix of chalk downland, scrub and woodland with…
A west and south-west facing slope of the North Downs on the eastern side of the Darent Valley.
A tucked away area of downland forming a haven for wildlife
One of Kent Wildlife Trust’s newest Dover reserve, Coombe is undergoing management to restore chalk downland to the reserve, with a future goal to re-introduce frog orchids back to the site.
An ancient woodland with some areas of grassland with interesting associated flora.
Created from an enormous arable field in 2009, this nature reserve is building an impressive species list as it matures into a vital part of the Medway smile living landscape.
The black sea bream really is a fascinating fish. From sex changes to nest building, this fish is full of surprises!
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