Beguiled by blues
Butterfly expert Alan Sumnall offers a thorough guide to one of our most enchanting groups of butterflies – the blues.
This COP28 season, we want to celebrate those on the ground who are doing their part in fighting the climate and nature crises.
These Nature Heroes, those individuals or groups based in Kent who are taking action for nature, are also inspiring those around them to make an impact.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be introducing you to a range of Nature Heroes across Kent, from our very own Kent Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers to wildlife champions we work with across the county.
Butterfly expert Alan Sumnall offers a thorough guide to one of our most enchanting groups of butterflies – the blues.
Amazingly it is already ten years since Kent Wildlife Trust acquired the site and five years since our volunteer team started work. As the reserve matures we are continually finding new species of…
Lydden Temple Ewell is a massive reserve, home to a host of exciting and often rare species of birds, plants and insects - many of which have started emerging in these spring months.
Butterflies bring beauty to any garden. You can attract them by choosing nectar-rich plants that they love and that caterpillars can feed on.
Carrying out a butterfly transect each week provides a wonderful opportunity to follow the fate of these beautiful insects throughout their flight period. Find out more about Butterfly Transects…