Wilder Kent Blog

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

Nature Reserves

February on Hothfield Heathland

Do you still feel like hibernating through to the end of winter? You would be in good company with many animals and invertebrates on Hothfield Heathland. However, a walk out there at this time of year is exhilarating and you won’t be alone.

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Guardians of the Deep Assemble!

Kent Wildlife Trust was thrilled to hear that its Guardians of the Deep project passed the second stage of the HLF application process with flying colours. Our Marine Officer Fiona White reflects on the 2-year journey to get here.

Wilder Kent Strategy Fairfield church, Romney Marsh
Ray Lewis

The Magic of the Marsh...

Our Connectivity Programme Manager Paul Hadaway reflects on the hard work and tireless efforts of the Kent Wildlife Teams and supporters for the Fifth Continent Landscape Partnership Scheme project for Romney Marsh.

Species

Is that a duck or an owl?

Lynne and Peter Flower have written an update on our work to enhance the number of Barn Owls in and around Kent.

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Reflections from a Train Window…

Paul Hadaway, our Connectivity Programme Manager, has written for us about his reflections on conservation in the county inspired by the beauty he encoutered during a train journey.

Nature Reserves

March on Hothfield Heathlands

Margery Thomas is one of our fantastic volunteers and she has written a blog for us about our Hothfield Heathlands nature reserve. She spends many hours supporting our wardens to protect and enhance wildlife at this special reserve.

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Building homes for barn owls

Our hardworking volunteers, Lynne & Peter Flower, have written their second blog for Kent Wildlife Trust. This time they are focusing on our work building homes for barn owls.