If you’ve been following us from the beginning, you’ll know that our focus is on birds that migrate to north Kent each autumn and spend the winter months on our coast. This is because the designations that protect the Thames Estuary and Marshes, The Medway Estuary and Marshes and The Swale as special protection areas (SPA), are mainly concerned with … Read More
Welcoming in winter …. and our new Ranger
Not only did we mark the winter solstice this week, as the days gradually get a little bit longer, we also marked the start of our new seasonal ranger Naomi to the Bird Wise team. It’s fantastic to have a full team back out on the north Kent marshes again, so we’ve asked Naomi to introduce herself before she gets … Read More
Ranger Julie Sets Sail
As you know our awesome Bird Wise seasonal rangers are only with us during the winter months but have you ever wondered what they get up to during the warmer summer months? For Julie it turned into an exciting season as she joined the whale and dolphin charity ORCA as a surveyor and Wildlife Officer for a 16 day round … Read More
Birding Basics – Duck ID part 2
Ranger Julie is back with some more expert hints and tips to help you identify different duck species you might spot this time of year on our coasts, even when they are far from view or the weather is making it difficult to spot them clearly. Duck ID: part 2 In part one we looked at the concept of GISSS. … Read More
The Bird Wise Guide to Surviving Lockdown
As we find ourselves in a second period of lockdown in England, our team reflect on how their working lives have been impacted by lockdown restrictions and share tips on surviving the next period of restrictions. Mel – Seasonal Ranger It was March 16th when the PM advised the first of many Covid-19 safety measures and back then I wrote … Read More
Back on the coast this winter!
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a different year for everyone, but some things have remained the same and that includes our Seasonal Rangers, as we welcome them back for another winter season. This is the third year that Julie and Mel have joined us on the North Kent Marshes and they are looking forward to speaking to … Read More
New Years Eve at Conyer
As we say goodbye to 2019, come and say hello some amazing birds. Join our rangers for a gentle walk around Conyer Creek and learn more about the birds that spend winter on the Swale. All are welcome, including well behaved dogs on leads. If you have binoculars don’t forget to bring them and we will have a scope set … Read More
Read All About It!
Our November newsletter has landed! Find out what the team have been up to and how you can join us on one of our walks or talks.
Ranger Walk – Higham & Shorne Marshes
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 Walk – Lower Halstow
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
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