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
Bird Wise at The Strand Big Splash Event
We are so excited to be taking part in this event to mark 130 years of The Strand Leisure Park in Gillingham. A fun-packed day of swimming, dodgeball, pickleball, football – and of course, birdwatching! – will celebrate the reopening of Medway’s famous Strand Lido and Leisure Park. Our team will be there with our friends from the RSPB Medway … Read More
Easter Holiday Guided Walk at Allhallows
Join us to celebrate the change of seasons this Easter Holidays for a gentle walk around the coastline with time to stop and observe the birds we spot 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 – … 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 – 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
Summer Fun at KWT Oare Marshes Reserve
We are joining up with our friends at Kent Wildlife Trust to bring you nature themed activities and a guided walk. Children can make their own binoculars before testing them out on our nature trail. We’ll also have a guided walk around the reserve at 12.30pm. It is free to attend our events but spaces on the walk are limited … Read More
Summer Fun and Guided Walk at Milton Creek Country Park
This summer holidays we are excited to bring more family fun to greenspaces throughout North Kent. For this event we will be at Milton Creek Country Park with a nature trail and craft activities. Make your own binoculars and try them out on our nature trail. Sessions at 10am, 11am and 12 noon. We’ll also have a guided walk at … Read More
Women’s Wildlife Walk – Faversham Active Travel Month
As part of Faversham Active Travel Month throughout June, we are excited to host a guided walk for women, as research shows that sadly many women do not feel safe accessing remote locations alone. Meeting at Standard Quay outside Customs House, ready to set off at 10.30am. We will head out along the creek towards Nagden do a loop around … Read More
IWD Women’s Wildlife Walk – KWT Oare Marshes Nature Reserve
We are pleased to join up with our friends at Kent Wildlife Trust to bring you a Women’s Wildlife Walk to celebrate International Women’s Day this March. Research has shown that sadly many women do not feel confident to spend time out in remote locations to view wildlife alone. This walk provides women an opportunity to enjoy wildlife at a … Read More