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Heath fritillary

… Heath fritillary … Melitaea athalia … The rare heath fritillary was on the brink of extinction in the 1970s, but … fortunes around. It is still confined to a small number of sites in the south of England, however. … Heath fritillary …

Common rock-rose

… Common rock-rose … Helianthemum nummularium … Golden banks of common rock-rose make a spectacular sight on our chalk and limestone grasslands in summer. A creeping shrub, it is good …

Barn owl hunting at night by Donald Sutherland

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… I'm so pleased to support Kent Wildlife. It's so important that we … lottery number. 3. Check your emails or this page to find last month's lottery numbers and find out if you've won! … … which donate as little as 28% to good causes, 60% of the income from the Kent Wildlife Trust lottery goes to supporting …

Welcome “two” the herd

… Ground-breaking wilding project welcomes the birth of two female bison calves … Welcome “two” the herd …

Common bird's-foot-trefoil

… Common bird's-foot-trefoil … Lotus corniculatus … Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and …

Woolly thistle

… Woolly thistle … Cirsium eriophorum … Look for the round, cottony, … purple flower heads of the Woolly thistle on chalk and limestone grasslands in summer. It is mainly found in Southern England. … …

Roadside Nature Reserve Appeal Launches

… More news … Roadside Nature Reserve Appeal Launches … Kent Wildlife Trust's Roadside Nature Appeal has launched this springtime with an important message about preserving these significant wildlife …

Humpback whale makes a splash off Kent coast

… Sea Link plans … -Ends- Footage - The footage of the whale and the pod of dolphins are available for media use … About the Sussex Dolphin Project Sussex Dolphin Project is committed to understanding and protecting local dolphin … their behaviour, movement, prey species and breeding sites. This data can then be used to protect our marine …

65 Green Actions to Start the New Year

… can do for nature this year. … 6. Switch to eco-friendly cleaning products Making the switch can help reduce the … 14. Grow a wildlife-friendly vegetable garden Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic … the car! Learn how to install a water butt from our website. 21. Plant a tree It might surprise you, but even the …

The mythology around red-billed chough reintroduction inspires song by folk music duo

… More news … The mythology around red-billed chough reintroduction inspires song by folk music duo … … of the species, which has been entered into a song competition. … Jo Church, of Milton Hide said: “We had … the project, Milton Hide also found inspiration from the website “ Operation Chough ” which centres on the mythology …

Cows “moove” into Scotney Castle

… Read more news … Cows “moove” into Scotney Castle … History has gone full circle with the return of grazing … Castle. The mix of longhorns and Sussex cows have been welcomed to the historic landmark to create wilder, more … that those who are enjoying the dog-friendly nature of the site keep their pet on a lead around all livestock grazing …

Wilder Kent Volunteer Award Winners 2023

… about the natural world and supporting it in the challenges it faces. The volunteers take part in practical … interact with members of the public who are walking on the common to share their good work and the value of … at the reserve. He responds proactively to issues on site, and is not afraid to put his DIY skills to use where …