At Bird Wise we LOVE dogs. Meeting your canine companions when we’re out on site brings us immense joy. But we are also fully aware of the danger dogs pose to the birds we work so hard to protect. Dogs getting too close to birds causes them to fly away which wastes energy the birds cannot afford to lose. Interaction … Read More
Up With The Lark
There are many sounds that take us back to summer but perhaps one of the most memorable soundtracks is the song of the Skylark. Its beautiful trills from high in the sky accompany us on our walks along the coast through spring and summer and have inspired writers, artists and musicians through the years. In this article, Ranger Julie takes … Read More
A Birdy Staycation
You will know if you are a follower or our prose and social media that we refer to most of our waders as overseas visitors; the majority having bred in the Arctic regions of the globe. That said, quite a few of these birds have smaller breeding populations here in the UK – and as lockdown eases and more people … Read More
Winter Blues – How do birds adapt to cold weather?
Last week we saw temperatures plummet with most of Kent covered in snow and ice. Life is tough enough for our over wintering birds but how do they cope with freezing conditions and what can we do to help? Ranger Mel takes a look at what the cold snap means for our feathered friends. In our blogs and articles, we … Read More
Sandwiches in Kent
The Sandwich Tern is one of three birds to be named after places in Kent, the others are Kentish Plover and Dartford Warbler. Ranger Julie tells us more about these fascinating birds, and no, unlike gulls they don’t eat sandwiches so your picnic is safe! If you are lucky enough to spot terns then you will witness some of the … Read More