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
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
Wild About Whitstable Eco Fair 2025
We are excited to attend the Eco Fair which this year is part of a whole year of activities celebrating the environment in and around Whitstable. The Eco Fair is taking place at the St Johns Methodist Church in Argyle Road CT5 1JS with stalls from various local environmental groups to promote conservation and environmentally friendly living. There will also … Read More
Great Coastal Birdwatch Walk at RSPB Cliffe Pools
Join us during the Great Coastal Birdwatch 2024 to celebrate the return of our winter migratory birds as they come back to our coastline in north Kent. This walk will take us around the RSPB Cliffe Pools reserve. Meeting in the main car park next to the noticeboard, we will walk out on the pathways between the various pools. The … Read More
Nature Trail and Games at Riverside Country Park
We will be at Riverside Country Park on Wednesday 21 August from 10.30am to 2.30pm with nature themed fun for all the family. Take part in our free nature trail or have a look through our telescope to see what birds you can spot. The team at Riverside also have their Teddy Bears Picnic taking place in the park from … Read More
Wild About Whitstable Eco Fair
We are excited to attend the Eco Fair which marks the end of a week long series of nature based talks and activities as part of the Wild About Whitstable festival. The Eco Fair is taking place at the St Johns Methodist Church in Argyle Road CT5 1JS with stalls from various local environmental groups to promote conservation in and … Read More
Sheerness Seaside Festival
Join the Bird Wise Rangers for lots of free nature-based fun for all the family during the summer holidays. For this event we’ll be joining our friends from the Medway Swale Estuary Partnership at Sheerness blue flag beach. Look out for the Bird Wise table up on the promenade near the cafe. We’ve got a free nature trail to take … Read More
Easter holidays guided walk at Seasalter
Join the Bird Wise rangers during the Easter holidays and enjoy some time out in nature. Our gentle guided walks are suitable for all the family and all abilities. Well behaved dogs are welcome on our walks but they must be kept on a lead at all times to avoid disturbing the wildlife. This walk is at Seasalter and will … Read More
Big Wild Summer – Riverside Country Park
Join the Bird Wise Rangers for lots of free nature-based fun for all the family during the summer holidays. For this event we’ll be at Riverside Country Park in Rainham with the environment team from Medway Council. Look out for the Bird Wise table near the visitor centre. We’ve got a free scavenger hunt and nature trail to take part … Read More
The Festival of Chatham Reach
We had a great time at this fantastic festival in 2021 so are excited to return this year. Held on Saturday 23 September at Sun Pier and the surrounding area of Chatham from 11am-5pm, it will celebrate the history of the River Medway. There will be plenty to keep all the family entertained both on the water and alongside and … Read More