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Tits, crests and warblers

What do you know about Kent's tits, crests and warblers? Learn more about these birds and how to identify them using our handy species guides.

Carrion crow

Crows and shrikes

Corvids and shrikes are a popular bird in Kent but it can be hard to identify individual species. Take a look at our species guides to learn more about them.

Male chaffinch in flight - Image via www.vinehousefarm.co.uk

Finches and buntings

Finches and buntings are seed-eaters though buntings generally feed from the ground while finches tend to feed in trees and shrubs. Learn more about them and how to identify them in our species guides.

Birds

Explore the avian world in our species guide to the birds of Kent. A myriad of bird species call our county home and feed in our coastlines, woodlands, parks and gardens.

Mammals in Kent

Mammals make milk to feed their young. There are mammals in the air, earth, and sea. Learn about some of the amazing mammals that live in Kent using our species guide.

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How to create a mini pond

Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.

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How to make a bee hotel

Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch them buzz happily about their business.

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How to grow a wild patch or mini meadow

Whether it's a flowerpot, flowerbed, wild patch in your lawn, or entire meadow, planting wildflowers provides vital resources to support a wide range of insects that couldn't survive in urban areas otherwise. It is also a great way of avoiding tools such as lawnmowers that are powered by fossil fuels!