Helena

North Kent Bird Wise Ranger

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

Meet the Grey Heron our #BirdOfTheMonth for May
One of our tallest birds, it stands up to 1 metre high with long legs, an S‑shaped neck and broad wings
Often seen silently stalking fish along rivers, lakes and wetlands
A true underrated bird!
#GreyHeron #birdwise #BirdWatching

[Seasalter birder @chiddymark]

Singing sedge warbler #kentbirding

[Murray Orchard @MurrayOrchard]

Great teaming up with Helena & Eddie from @Birdwisenk + RSPB interns Wren & Reece to do 2026 Grey Heron census at Northward Hill. Further decline with just 47 nests (60/25, 78/24, 105/23). One dead on nest.
Much egret activity inc 8+ CE (2 AON) but LE in decline here too.
@_BTO

[Baldbirder @Baldbirder1]

Colour-ringed Med Gull (3FR9) at Cliffe Marshes RSPB on 21/3/26 has come back as 22y, 9m, 20d old - originally ringed as a pullus (chick) in Belgium on 1/6/03. That makes it older than X/Twitter! Good to report CR birds. @Natures_Voice @_BTO @KentishPlover @Birdwisenk #birding

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

Our final guided walk of the week was at Seasalter and we were treated to 30 species including Raven and Red Kite 👏
Thanks to everyone who joined us today! More walks next week 🦆

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

The #easterholidays are in full swing and we're looking forward to our #birdwatching walks next week 🐰
Still a few spaces for Gravesend, Cliffe Pools & Oare Marshes but the others are full
If you've booked and can't come please let us know so we can release your space #birdwise

[Baldbirder @Baldbirder1]

Hundreds, if not thousands, of Black-tailed Godwits, feeding at low tide from Motney Hill last night - gaining weight for their flight to Iceland. It may may not rival the Serengeti, for wildlife spectacles, but it was pretty impressive! @Birdwisenk @KentishPlover #birding

[Mike Gould @mike_gould6]

Sanderling, bar-tailed godwit and curlew at Seasalter.

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

Gadwall migrate shorter distances than many waterfowl, preferring mild European winters, including right here along our coastline
🌍 A small number breed in the UK but most winter here before leaving in spring to breed in Iceland and Northern Europe
#birdwise #birdofthemonth

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

Yesterday at Queenborough we were thrilled to spot one of @ElmleyNNR head started Curlew N8 with its yellow leg flag feeding on the mud by the harbour along with lots of other Curlew!
#birdwise #birdwatching #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Kent

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

Well done to the hardy souls who braved the cold 🥶for our guided walk today at Conyer
We were rewarded with birds galore and 48 species recorded! 🐦‍⬛🦢🦆
Looking forward to Riverside tomorrow once we thaw out ❄️
#birdwise #swale #conyer #coast #birdwatching #Kent

[Murray Orchard @MurrayOrchard]

Wonderful morning at Oare Marshes, with Steve & Nadia of @KentWildlife discussing management plans.
Drought, sluice, salt/fresh water, EA, NE licences etc. Not as simple as some might think!
Water back on East Flood & a Dartford Warbler along the road😊
Nice to meet @Birdwisenk

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

Today is definitely fine weather for ducks 🌧️🦆
If you're sat indoors keeping dry, why not check out this blog by Ranger Helena looking at some sayings inspired by ducks 🦆🔗
https://t.co/gJ1hQUKUg0
#birdwise #DuckTales #rainyday

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

A fantastic afternoon at @ElmleyNNR with @NESussexandKent RSPB, @MurrayOrchard and the EA
Thanks to Gareth and Simon, watching Marsh Harriers roosting at sunset was spectacular
#elmleynature #sheppey #swale #kent

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

Happy #December1st everyone 🎄🎅
Have you got the decorations up already or do you prefer to wait?
Not long to wait until our 12 Walks of Christmas and spaces are filling fast
Full info here 🔗👉https://t.co/c8NGsLyidw
#birdwise #December2025 #Christmas #birdwatching #Kent

[Murray Orchard @MurrayOrchard]

Perfect day for a trip along the North Kent Marshes, from Northward Hill (Thames) to Capel Hill (Sheppey) with stops along the South Medway.
Highlights - 3 P/F Geese, 4,000 Wigeon, 530 Pintail, drake Goldeneye, 730 Avocet, 425 Knot & 3 Bewick’s Swans.
@WeBS_UK @Birdwisenk

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

Instead of our #adventcalendar this year we bring you the gift of time in nature with our 12 Walks of Christmas 🥾🐦‍⬛🦆🦢🦉🎄🎅
For full details and booking visit our website here 👇https://t.co/c8NGsLyQ34

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

We’ll just let the scenery do the talking today ☀️🥶❤️

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

Tomorrow 🥳Will @BirdWiseEK retain the trophy 🏆for a 3rd year or can we bring it back to North Kent?
Join us at Oare Marshes and help us spot as much as possible from 10am-3pm
Who do you think will win this year?
#birdwise #Kent #birding #greatcoastalbirdwatch #coast

[Bird Wise North Kent @Birdwisenk]

The #GreatCoastalBirdwatch is back 🥳🦆🔭
Check out our website for all the info and get involved from 18 October to 2 November
https://t.co/3vCt6NN0Et
#birdwise #GCBW2025 #birdwatching #birding #coastalbirds #birds