CCTV appeal after break-in at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve
Kent Police investigating a burglary at a nature reserve in Sevenoaks have released a CCTV image, shown below, of a man they would like to identify. It is reported the…
Romney Warren Nature Reserve remains open but visitor centre future is uncertain
Romney Warren Nature Reserve The Romney Warren Nature Reserve which is a 27-acre Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is to remain open to be enjoyed whilst the long-term future…
Where are all the Butterflies in Kent?
Red Admiral – Image: Ralph – Pixabay ::: Wet weather and low temperatures appear to be causing havoc for butterflies, not just in Kent but across the UK. Leading wildlife…
Officers arrest man after eight geese are discovered dead in Dartford road
Library image A man has been arrested by officers investigating a report of a collision which led to the death of eight geese in Dartford. Kent Police was called at…
Kent exodus? – Help track butterflies on the move!
Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on people across the UK to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count (12 July – 4 August) and help scientists understand…
Kent ancient woodland blighted by mountains of rubbish will finally be cleared
Image by Kev from Pixabay The Woodland Trust has welcomed news that an ancient woodland beauty spot near Ashford is finally being cleared of mountains of dumped rubbish, but warned…
Help Kent transcend 322 recorded species in upcoming Bioblitz
By Olivia Miller: Kent is calling for local community members to help uncover and document over 322 species at its upcoming Bioblitz event On Saturday 18 May (08.00-21.00 on the…
Catapults and ball bearings seized from boys after wildlife and cars targeted in Paddock Wood
Library image – Wildlife targeted Image: Unsplash Kent Police say that catapults and more than 60 ball bearings were seized from two boys in Paddock Wood following reports the weapons…
New study reveals how to double butterfly numbers in your garden
Letting parts of your garden grow wild with long grass can increase butterfly numbers by up to 93% and attract a wider range of species, according to new research from…
UK butterflies: A year of mixed fortunes
Best-ever year for the Red Admiral – Image by Ralph from Pixabay — In a comprehensive report released by the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS), 2023 has been characterized as…