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Two bison calves in the woodland

A Wild Year in Kent

Snap Elections, Bison calves and a runaway goat! 2024 has been a whirlwind, hasn’t it? Between surprise elections, England almost bringing football home, and the groundbreaking construction of bison bridges, it’s been a year to remember. But while the headlines grabbed our attention, what about the wildlife in Kent? Sally Smith, PR and Advocacy Manager for Kent Wildlife Trust takes us on a trip down memory lane to reflect on this wild year.

Stinkhorn

Devil's Fingers Fungus

This smelly, strange looking fungus is also referred to as octopus stinkhorn or octopus fungus. Its eye-catching red tentacles splay out like a starfish.

Dryad's saddle

Dryad's saddle

This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.

Green elf cup

Green Elf Cup

A beautiful, tiny fungus, green elf cup can be commonly found on the decomposing wood of deciduous trees in woods, parks and gardens.

Morel

Morel

This unique fungus is one of the most sought after spring fungi of them all.