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Kestrel on the grass, photo by Chris Moncrieff

Photo by Chris Moncrieff

Wildlife

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Species (https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife-explorer)
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Habitats (https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/habitats)
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Advice (https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/learn/wildlife-advice)

Discover the nature on your doorstep

Kent is a biodiversity-rich county, home to numerous endangered species, stunning animals and fascinating habitats. There are countless species for you to discover, from fungi, minibeasts and wildflowers on the ground, to buzzing bees and birds in the sky. 

There's no better time than now to step outside your door and see what wonders the natural world holds. 

Roadside Nature Reserve Butterfly

Wildlife Species Explorer

Learn more about our incredible native wildlife.
Oxeye daisy meadow, photo by Dave Kilbey

Oxeye daisy meadow, photo by Dave Kilbey

Habitat Explorer

Explore the UK's habitats - from sand dunes to ancient woods.

Helping wildlife

There are many ways you can help native wildlife, including by encouraging wildlife into your garden, or by becoming a member of Kent Wildlife Trust's work protecting wildlife and wild places in your area. Explore our pages below for wildlife advice and to support our work by adopting a species.

Badger, photo by Andrew Parkinson/2020VISION

Photo by Andrew Parkinson/2020VISION

Wildlife Advice

For advice on encouraging wildlife into your garden, to reporting and dealing with sightings, strandings, injuries and wildlife crime.
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Adopt a Species

Choose a Highland cow, grey seal or barn owl and help support the wider work of Kent Wildlife Trust in protecting habitats across the county.