Chough Reintroduction Project

In July 2023, as a result of four decades of chalk grassland restoration, these charismatic birds are emerging from our history books and legends. They have returned to our skies, thanks to a partnership between Kent Wildlife Trust, Wildwood Trust and Paradise Park Cornwall.

How you can help

Chough in rain © Paradise Park

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Latest news

Liz Corry

Historic breakthrough as wild-born chough takes to the skies and thrives in Kent for the first time in over 200 years

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Conservationists celebrate landmark moment in bid to return red-billed choughs to South East England.

Tim Horton

Meet Jenny, our Blue Mentor, at Dover Youth Festival

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Nature-themed crafts on offer for young visitors to the festival

Tim Horton

The sky's the limit for Kent conservationists at nineteen red-billed chough take flight in the South East after a 200-year absence

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A total of nineteen red-billed chough have now released into the wild as part of a groundbreaking conservation project to return the at-risk species to Kent.