Wilder Kent Blog

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

Species A redshank standing amongst seaweed on the edge of the water
Redshank © Tom Marshall

Top migratory birds to spot this winter

Nina Jones, former Protected Area Warden at Sandwich and Pegwell Bay shares some of the best birds to look out for on the way back to the UK for their winter stay.

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Grass snakes in the UK: The symbol of Britain’s wilds

The British snake: do you think of a greenish snake with dark stripes down its body? That’s a grass snake you’re picturing, and for good reason. This countryside icon is the UK’s most widespread and commonly spotted snake.

Species A flat periwinkle snail on a frond of seaweed.
© Tracy Sutton

Seabed secrets: 6 lesser-known marine species

National Marine Week is our celebration of UK seas! From 26th July - 10th August 2025 we'll be showcasing the 'Secrets of our Seabeds'. One of these secrets are lesser-known marine species.