The Great Kent Coastal Birdwatch

The Great Kent Coastal Birdwatch! This year we are very excited to be running the first ever Great Kent Coastal Birdwatch, during February half term. We are collaborating with local groups Kent Wildlife Trust, Bird Wise North Kent, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, the RSPB and Thanet Coast Project for this event. You have from Saturday the 12th February to Sunday … Read More

Happy New Year from Bird Wise!

As we enter the New Year after a lovely Christmas break, Ranger Alice reflects on some of the highlights of 2021 and what we look forward to in the months to come.  Last year was an exciting one, as Greg and I began our roles at Bird Wise in October. This is the first time that Bird Wise has had … Read More

The Curlew

The Curlew The largest of our daring dozen and the largest European wading bird! These guys are instantly recognisable due to their impressive size and long down-curved bill. This bill acts like a pair of tweezers or chopsticks to pincer its prey in the mud – yum. Females have marginally longer bills. It is thought that this is so that … Read More

The Sanderling

The sanderling The sanderling is one of our smallest winter waders (along with the little dunlin) and is definitely one of the people’s favourites along the coast here. These birds can often be found running in groups between the waves at high tide and are very entertaining to watch. They have a distinctive running action – a little bit like … Read More

Photography competition!!

Competition now closed! East Kent Coast Photography Exhibitions. Come and see the winners of our competition! 9-11 March: Crab Museum, Margate 17-21 March: York Street Gallery, Ramsgate 23-28 March: Horsebridge Arts Centre, Whitstable 20 July-2 Aug: Margate Visitor Information Centre, Margate Competition information Bird Wise East Kent and Thanet Coast Project have teamed up to host our first photography competition, to celebrate our coastal … Read More

Introducing our new Rangers

Introducing our new Rangers!   We’re delighted to welcome two new Engagement Officers to Bird Wise East Kent. Just in time as we enter the winter season and migratory birds continue to arrive back on our shores!  Ranger Greg and Ranger Alice will be out and about on the coast path, running events, going into schools and working to improve … Read More