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oare marshes sunrise
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How to make a bee hotel vector

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Stay up to date with the latest stories about wildlife and our work in Kent.
Bob and the other Longhorns sitting in a field

Bob the Longhorn Cow

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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…

small copper butterfly on the grass

June on Hothfield Heathlands

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We have had the driest spring since 1956, with river and stream flow already well below average for the time of year, a worry for everyone. Area Manager Ian Rickards reports that “this crazy weather has been beneficial for some insects, but the vegetation…

a black pony walking through ferns

Konik ponies in conservation

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Koniks (sometimes referred to as Konik Polski) are a non-native primitive breed that originate from Poland. They are a descendant of the tarpan, a type of European wild horse that went extinct in the 19th century. They have been bred for almost 80 years…

Why are hedgerows important?

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Hedges - they sit at boundaries, at the edges of gardens, fields, and roads. But too often, they’re relegated to the edges of our minds...

The toothwort plant with white leaves, tinged with pink.
©️ Anne Rowe

Toothwort on Hothfield Heathlands in May

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Volunteer Margery Thomas talks us through a fascinating species you can find on Hothfield Heathlands in May: toothwort! Read all about it and the recent bird counts at the reserve here.