Recent heatwaves across the UK have brought record-breaking temperatures and prolonged dry spells — and it’s not just people who feel the strain. Birds, like all wildlife, must find ways to cope with extreme heat, often in surprisingly clever ways. Keeping cool without sweat Unlike humans, birds don’t have sweat glands, so they rely on a combination of physiology and … Read More
Marvellous May Guided Birdwatching Walk – Higham
Join us this May half term for a gentle walk around the coastline with time to stop and observe the birds we spot and hear along the way. These walks are suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead to avoid disturbance. Meeting place – Little Peckers snack … Read More
The 12 Walks of Christmas – Cliffe Pools
Through the festive season this year join us to escape the Christmas chaos for a gentle walk around the coastline with time to stop and observe the birds we spot along the way. The walk is suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead to avoid disturbance. Meeting … Read More
12 Walks of Christmas – Milton Creek Country Park
Through the festive season this year join us to escape the Christmas chaos for a gentle walk around the coastline with time to stop and observe the birds we spot along the way. The walk is suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead to avoid disturbance. Meeting … Read More
Guided Birdwatching Walk – Oare Marshes
Join us during the Great Kentish Bird Off for a gentle walk around the reserve with time to stop and observe the birds we spot along the way. The walk is suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead to avoid disturbance. Meeting place – Oare Marshes Nature … Read More
Beginners Birdwatching Walk – Higham & Shorne Marshes
Join us during the Great Coastal Birdwatch for a gentle walk around the marshes with time to stop and observe the birds we spot along the way. The walk is suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead to avoid disturbance. Meeting place – Little Peckers Cafe, Canal … Read More
Beginners Birdwatching Walk – Queenborough Accessible Walk
Join us during the Great Coastal Birdwatch for a gentle walk around the coastline with time to stop and observe the birds we spot along the way. The walk is suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead to avoid disturbance. Meeting place – next to Queenborough Park … Read More
Beginners Birdwatching Walk – Seasalter
Join us during the Great Coastal Birdwatch for a gentle walk around the coastline with time to stop and observe the birds we spot along the way. The walk is suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead to avoid disturbance. Meeting place – Seasalter Sailing Club, Faversham … Read More
Beginners Birdwatching Walk – Riverside Country Park
Join us during the Great Coastal Birdwatch at for a gentle walk around the coastline with time to stop and observe the birds we spot along the way. The walk is suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead to avoid disturbance. Meeting place – Riverside Country Park, … Read More
The Bird Wise Guide to Trickery in Birds
Birds can be cunning in many different ways. From the Common Redshank, with its not-so-red shanks (legs), to the collective noun for a flock of lapwing: a “deceit”… Little lies and clever tricks are everywhere in the bird world. Here’s the Bird Wise team’s top 5 examples of trickery in birds that you can see through the year in Kent. … Read More