Wilder Kent Blog

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

Species Hornet Robberfly
Stephen Weeks

Insect highlights from our reserves 2025

Winter may not be the season for surveying, but it is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the extraordinary insect life found across Kent Wildlife Trust reserves. where in the UK, including some recent continental arrivals.

Families and Schools Robin
Robin ©Neil Aldridge

Birdwatching in winter in the UK – our tips

Whether you’ve been recently introduced to the idea of birdwatching through something like the Big Garden Birdwatch, or you already know your robin from your nuthatch, it’s a great hobby to pick up in the winter months.

Wilder Kent Strategy Hothfield oak tree

Kent’s ancient woodlands: History, wildlife, and conservation

Asked to picture an ancient woodland, our minds conjure thickets of gnarled, towering trees where you could easily slip off the path and find yourself amongst the fellowship on the way to Mordor or perhaps come face to face with a witch. The truth is, though our imaginations may run wild when out amongst nature, it may not be so far off.