In this post we introduce you to Ranger Helena, our newest member of the Bird Wise North Kent team and her trusty sidekick Ranger Dog Suki. “For those of you that I haven’t had the privilege to bump into yet – nice to meet you, I’m Ranger Helena. For those who’ve already met me out and about on the North … Read More
It’s goodbye from me and goodbye from her…for now!
As we say goodbye to the winter season and our wintering birds head north, we also say goodbye to our Seasonal Rangers Julie and Mel. Here they take a look back at the last six months and consider what lockdown might mean for our coastal wildlife. Well I have had a great time as one of the Bird Wise Rangers … Read More
Ranger Walk – Faversham Creek
Come and join the Bird Wise Rangers for a walk and learn more about the incredible birds that depend on our coastline over the winter. Walks will be at a gentle pace with plenty of time to stop and look at the birds we spot. We normally stop behind at the end of the walk for a chat and to … Read More
Ranger Round Up – Part 2
This week, Ranger Mel gives us a round up of what she got up to over the summer season. When my co-ranger, Julie, left at the end of March to sail around the Scottish Islands, my first thought was……..more office chocolates for me! No, really, I thought …it’s going to be very quiet round these parts, for two reasons: No … Read More
Nature is good for your health – or is it?
We’ve all seen the headlines telling us that getting outside and spending time with nature is good for our mental and physical health, but our Project Manager Hayley has had a chance to dig a little deeper behind the headlines and issue a few cautionary words….. 1. Risk of bumps and bruises – I’ve lost count of the number of times I … Read More
Springing into a new season
After a packed winter season, our wonderful wintering waders and waterfowl will be heading up to their breeding grounds with rested wings and full bellies to spend the summer raising the next generation. It’s not just the birds that are heading north though, our very own Ranger Julie tells us what she will be up to over the next few … Read More
Autumn 2018 – Meet the Team
At Bird Wise we celebrate autumn, not only for the spectacular colour show that nature provides but because it’s time to welcome our winter bird migrants back to north Kent and that means the arrival of our new Seasonal Rangers. Each month we will share our ‘Ranger Round-Up’ showing what our team have been up to, this month we are … Read More