Blog: Species

What is a Nature Hero?

This COP28 season, we want to celebrate those on the ground who are doing their part in fighting the climate and nature crises.

These Nature Heroes, those individuals or groups based in Kent who are taking action for nature, are also inspiring those around them to make an impact.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to a range of Nature Heroes across Kent, from our very own Kent Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers to wildlife champions we work with across the county.

Adonis Blue Butterfly perched on a leaf with its underwings showing

Beguiled by blues

Tuesday 23 May 2023

Butterfly expert Alan Sumnall offers a thorough guide to one of our most enchanting groups of butterflies – the blues.

10 birds that come alive at dawn

Sunday 7 May 2023

Find out about some of the most common sounds of the early morning dawn chorus and learn to identify them in this blog.

Ladybird crawling down a blade of grass with dew drops hanging off of a spider's web above it

Predators in our Garden Lawns

Monday 24 April 2023

Discover some of the predators stalking through your garden’s grassland.

The ultimate guide to adders

Wednesday 19 April 2023

With this ultimate guide to adders, we aim to dispel some myths and foster a love of this shy and mysterious creature that roams our Kent landscape.

Baby beaver at Ham Fen, photo by Terry Whittaker

Celebrating International Beaver Day: What you don't know about beavers and Southern England

Friday 7 April 2023

On International Beaver Day, Amy Fitzmaurice reflects on the rich history of south east England's relationship with beavers and links to the 14th Century 'Beaver Wars'!