Wilder Kent Blog

Insects may be small, but they are vitally important to life on our planet, helping our ecosystems to thrive. Here we explore the wonderful world of these fascinating creatures.

Here's a helpful guide to help you identify dabbling ducks this winter.

#BeesNeeds week is a campaign to help raise awareness of bees (and other pollinators), as we rely on them to pollinate most of our fruit and vegetables. But our bees are under threat, and without them so is our environment, food and economy. Here are 10 interesting facts and ways you can do your bit to help the bees.

When you think of wildlife at Christmas, you'll most likely find the robin popping into your head. Most people will certainly think of robins as the bird of the season, but how much do you know about them? We've put together 10 fun facts about our red-breasted friends that you may not have known...

Fiona White, our Marine Officer, writes about an exiting discovery in our country's coasts. A species never before recorded in Kent has been found by a Kent Wildlife Trust volunteer Seasearcher, whilst diving in the newly designated Folkestone Pomerania Marine Conservation Zone.

Carrying out a butterfly transect each week provides a wonderful opportunity to follow the fate of these beautiful insects throughout their flight period. Find out more about Butterfly Transects with Ian Blomfield, our Volunteer Butterfly Surveyor.