Wilder Kent Blog

Learn more about the wildlife and wild places in Kent and beyond.

Talk on the Wild Side The Minster Marshes with pylons built in the water.
©️ Nik Mitchell

Minster Marshes, its bird life, and the impacts of Sea Link

In episode 8 of Talk on the Wild Side, Rob Smith interviews George Cooper - a Thanet local with a passion for wildlife, who has been heavily involved in bird recording and ringing at Minster Marshes for many years. They talk about why Minster Marshes is so important for bird-life, the damage National Grid's Sea Link project will do to the area, and why he started the Save Minster Marshes campaign.

Talk on the Wild Side Elmley Stonechat
Jim Higham

Eco-Tourism at Elmley Nature Reserve

Join Gareth Fulton, Estate Manager at Elmley Nature Reserve to discover the incredible journey of farm to wildlife haven this private estate has taken. This interview looks at their journey and the importance of using eco-tourism to pay for conservation.

Species Jay
Mark Hamblin

6 places to see corvids in Kent

Where can you see corvids in Kent? Find out about some of the places where you can find these intelligent birds and a little help identifying them.

Species

10 birds that come alive at dawn

It's International Dawn Chorus Day! Find out about some of the most common sounds of the early morning dawn chorus and learn to identify them in this blog.

Nature Reserves

June on Hothfield Heathlands

Kent Wildlife Trust Volunteer Margery Thomas explains the nature of heathland habitat at our stunning Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve and how our volunteer teams help us to protect this important and beautiful reserve.