Following the Fortunes of Butterflies

Winter may not be the season for surveying, but it is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the extraordinary insect life found across Kent Wildlife Trust reserves. where in the UK, including some recent continental arrivals.

Hibernation, brumation, and torpor - these 6 species adopt these survival strategies to survive the long, cold UK winters.

Did you know, mistletoe is a hemiparasitic plant - meaning they attach to their host using a structure called the haustorium. They're fascinating plants with a rich cultural history. Learn more in this blog.