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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.

Nature Reserves Bob and the other Longhorns sitting in a field

Bob the Longhorn

Bob is the most striking and charismatic of our longhorns; he is well loved by our staff and volunteers. He is good natured and respects the 10-metre distance that should be kept between people and livestock. Bob can sometimes be quite stubborn; if he is feeling particularly restful he will refuse to move for anything.